Thursday outlook: Stocks poised to advance on economic data
National Bank profit up 46%
- By: IE Staff
- May 28, 2009 May 28, 2009
- 06:30
National Bank profit up 46%
U.S. markets slide on GM bankruptcy jitters
Profits in financial industries drop 9%
Index provider now has Shariah compliant indices in 52 markets
Laurentian Bank earnings slip
Bank shares surge as BMO beats expectations
Auto industry’s woes continue to have an adverse effect on the metals industry
Biggest increases in Alberta and B.C.
Canada's deficit set to climb
Materials, energy shares slip
Households continue to borrow at a swift pace
Record decline follows a decline of 2.0% in the previous quarter
Consumer spending won’t drive U.S. or Canadian economies
U.S., UK markets closed
Finance Ministers' meeting presents opportunity to bring about "immediate changes"
Too soon to tell whether further stimulus measures will be necessary
U.S. markets closed Monday
Rise in oil prices boosts energy stocks
GDP expected to fall 2.5% in 2009 before rising 1.2% in 2010
Agreements contribute $1.4 billion in new funding
New car sales up 3.6% in March
Retail sales rise for third straight month in March
U.S. stocks drop on higher-than-expected jobless claims
Foreign investors flock to short-term paper