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Opening bell: RIM profit beats expectations

U.S. jobless claims surge

By: IE Staff
April 3, 2008 April 3, 2008
07:50

Canada’s economy to modestly outperform the U.S., says RBC Economics

Bank of Canada to keep on its current path of lowering interest rates

By: IE Staff
April 3, 2008 April 3, 2008
07:35

Wednesday close: Materials power TSX higher

Toronto markets posted solid gains Wednesday on strong energy and gold prices, despite a grim outlook on the U.S. economy from Fed chief Ben Bernanke.…

By: Regan Ray
April 2, 2008 April 2, 2008
15:45

Bank of Canada says more rate cuts likely

Deputy governor emphasizes need for economic flexibility

By: Regan Ray
April 2, 2008 April 2, 2008
13:55

U.S. economy may shrink: Bernanke

Fed chief expects economic activity to strengthen in the second half of the year

By: James Langton
April 2, 2008 April 2, 2008
10:10

Opening bell: Futures climb ahead of Bernanke testimony

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a modestly higher open Wednesday, as traders awaited congressional testimony by U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke.Bernanke will discuss…

By: IE Staff
April 2, 2008 April 2, 2008
07:50

Energy stocks undervalued, says CIBC World Markets

Surging utility demand to boost natural gas prices

By: IE Staff
April 2, 2008 April 2, 2008
07:50

Tuesday close: Financials buoy TSX as gold sinks

U.S. markets soar as banking jitters ease

By: Regan Ray
April 1, 2008 April 1, 2008
15:45

U.S. manufacturing index comes in better-than-expected

Economists say report still weak

By: Regan Ray
April 1, 2008 April 1, 2008
11:50

DBRS places ABCP ratings under review

Four trusts do not meet global liquidity standards

By: James Langton
April 1, 2008 April 1, 2008
10:50

TSX Quantum doing better than expected: Parkhill

24 more symbols to begin trading on platform

By: IE Staff
April 1, 2008 April 1, 2008
10:25

Opening bell: U.S. markets open strong

Gold and oil futures tumble

By: Regan Ray
April 1, 2008 April 1, 2008
07:30

Morgan Stanley trims outlook for Canada

Bank of Canada expected to cut rates agressively

By: James Langton
March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
16:20

Institutional investors bracing for a U.S. recession: Greenwich

Survey shows growing realization that last summer's liquidity conditions may never return

By: James Langton
March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
15:45

Monday close: Financials lift TSX

U.S. markets rise on regulatory plan

By: Regan Ray
March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
15:30

Green Exchange announces Goldman Sachs as founding member

The Green Exchange, the NYMEX’s carbon trading venture, announced that Goldman, Sachs & Co. has agreed to help build the exchange as a founding member.The…

By: James Langton
March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
11:30

Economy grows 0.6% in January: StatsCan

Canada’s gross domestic product grew 0.6% in January, not quite erasing a 0.7% decline recorded in December, Statistics Canada reported today.Growth was broadly based in…

By: IE Staff
March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
09:35

Opening bell: U.S. proposes to overhaul financial regulation

GDP growth rebounds in January

By: IE Staff
March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
07:45

The week ahead: Jobs reports coming Friday

RIM to report Q4 earnings

By: IE Staff
March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
07:10

Federal surplus shrinks in January

Cuts to income taxes and GST reduces revenues by 4%

By: IE Staff
March 30, 2008 March 30, 2008
15:35

Debt financings reached new highs in 2007 despite re-pricing of risk

Level of financings expected to moderate this year, IIAC says

By: IE Staff
March 30, 2008 March 30, 2008
14:10

Friday close: Resources, banks drag down TSX

Financial issues pulled the Toronto stock market lower Friday as U.S. markets struggled with weak consumer spending and confidence data.The S&P/TSX composite index lost a…

By: Regan Ray
March 28, 2008 March 28, 2008
15:45

NYSE to introduce reserve orders for electronic entry

“This is about providing our customers with greater choice and flexibility in how they access our market,” said Lawrence Leibowitz, executive vice president, U.S. Markets…

By: James Langton
March 28, 2008 March 28, 2008
14:55

ECB to inject more liquidity into financial markets

The European Central Bank announced that it will pump yet more liquidity into the financial system.The ECB announced that its governing council decided at its…

By: IE Staff
March 28, 2008 March 28, 2008
13:10

Correction may be over for U.S. stocks, says NBF

While U.S. markets are likely to be volatile in the months ahead, much of the selloff may now be over, says National Bank Financial. But…

By: James Langton
March 28, 2008 March 28, 2008
11:40