Richardson GMP favours defensive stocks to start 2012
A soft landing in China and signs of a U.S. recovery bode well for equities towards the end of the year
- By: James Langton
- January 6, 2012 January 6, 2012
- 11:25
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TSX headed for positive open as U.S. jobs growth beats expectations
Loonie moves off earlier lows
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- January 6, 2012 January 6, 2012
- 09:00
Toronto, N.Y. markets close little changed
Canada, U.S. jobs reports on deck
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- January 5, 2012 January 5, 2012
- 16:40
Equities an increasingly good bet: BCA research
The total return to equities should easily surpass bonds, even factoring in very weak growth
- By: James Langton
- January 5, 2012 January 5, 2012
- 16:25
Canadians increasingly pessimistic about economy: survey
The majority of respondents to a survey released by the Economic Club of Canada believe the country is already in a mild recession
- By: David Friend
- January 5, 2012 January 5, 2012
- 16:00
Plenty of opportunities to make money in 2012, experts say
Strong corporate balance sheets bode well for stocks; Gold expected to reach US$2,500
- By: Megan Harman
- January 5, 2012 January 5, 2012
- 16:00
Some bright spots ahead for investors in 2012, portfolio managers say
Investors should look to “quality steady income”
- By: Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
- January 5, 2012 January 5, 2012
- 14:15
Companies sitting on cash: Moody’s
Liquidity position may be near its peak as companies face the potential for economic weakness
- By: James Langton
- January 5, 2012 January 5, 2012
- 11:10
Inflation slows in November: OECD
Easing in the annual rate of inflation mainly reflected the slower growth in energy prices
- By: James Langton
- January 5, 2012 January 5, 2012
- 08:55
TSX poised to open lower
Fresh round of eurozone worries pressures commodities
- January 5, 2012 January 5, 2012
- 08:40
TSX steady following strong start to 2012 trading
U.S. markets post mixed results
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- January 4, 2012 January 4, 2012
- 16:40
Recession risks have receded: BMO
U.S. economy is picking up; Canada’s expansion continues in fits and starts
- By: James Langton
- January 4, 2012 January 4, 2012
- 16:33
TSX set for lower open amid falling commodity prices
Purchasing report show continued economic deterioration in Europe
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- January 4, 2012 January 4, 2012
- 08:45
Small businesses more optimistic in December: CFIB survey
Business owners in Alberta and Saskatchewan were Canada’s most optimistic
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 4, 2012 January 4, 2012
- 08:00
Federal Reserve pledges to reveal interest rate forecasts
Projections aimed at helping the public better understand the Fed’s monetary policy decisions
- By: James Langton
- January 3, 2012 January 3, 2012
- 18:30
Strong manufacturing data sends TSX sharply higher
Benchmark index surges 253 points on the first trading day of 2012
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- January 3, 2012 January 3, 2012
- 16:45
TSX set to start 2012 trading on positive note
China’s main manufacturing index shows expansion
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- January 3, 2012 January 3, 2012
- 08:45
Key economic reports to kick off 2012 trading
Jobs reports on deck
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- January 2, 2012 January 2, 2012
- 12:35
TSX racks up solid advance at end of losing year
Benchmark index sheds 11% in 2011
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- December 30, 2011 December 30, 2011
- 17:00
TSX, U.S. markets close higher on pre holiday optimism
Oil prices advance
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2011 December 23, 2011
- 16:30
GDP flat in October
Economists forecast weak fourth quarter
- By: Julian Beltrame
- December 23, 2011 December 23, 2011
- 16:00
Ottawa reports $2.2 billion deficit in October
Federal government remains on pace to beat budget target
- By: Julian Beltrame
- December 23, 2011 December 23, 2011
- 12:40
TSX, Wall Street headed for positive pre holiday open
Trading volume is expected to be low Friday and into next week
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 23, 2011 December 23, 2011
- 08:45