Canadian CEOs more optimistic than global peers on mergers: PwC
CEO still worried about global economy
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 24, 2012 February 24, 2012
- 09:30
CEO still worried about global economy
Oil prices rise, traders look to U.S. economic data
Oil prices continue to climb
Housing correction would leave households with a huge debt load
Financial sector operating profits up 21.8%
Overseas markets mixed
Toronto benchmark index remains well off 2011 highs
Commodity stocks rally
Fitch further downgrades Greece
Falcon’s budget includes tax increases, along with tax breaks aimed at the elderly and families
Dow backs off after passing 13,000 mark
U.S. stocks poised for double-digit returns; Commodities should help drive Canadian equities
Sales were down in five provinces, with British Columbia reporting the largest drop
Liquidity-stress index nears record-low
Traders eye acquisitions
Another heavy earnings week for Corporate Canada
Oil closes at a nine-month high
Credit quality of Canadian covered bonds will also be stable because the Canadian financial institutions that issue covered bonds are strong
Inflation hike unlikely to impact interest rates in Canada, analysts say
Seventh consecutive monthly gain: StatsCan
Encana selling stake in B.C. gas assets to Mitsubishi $2.9 billion
Further evidence of continued strength in the manufacturing sector
2011 marked the highest annual Canadian investment in foreign securities since 2007