Mis-measurement leads to surprise increase in Q4 labour productivity: report
Canada’s productivity performance remains miserable, says TD Economics
- By: James Langton
- March 13, 2007 March 13, 2007
- 11:15
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CIBC World Markets forecasts $12 billion greenhouse gas emissions trading market in Canada
B.C. economy likely a seller of credits
- By: IE Staff
- March 13, 2007 March 13, 2007
- 07:45
Opening bell: U.S retail sales stall
Goldman Sachs revenue jumps 22% in first quarter
- By: IE Staff
- March 13, 2007 March 13, 2007
- 07:40
Toronto stocks finish flat
Toronto stocks ended slightly higher Monday, after spending most of the session in negative territory, as the energy sector largely offset a positive day across…
- By: IE Staff
- March 12, 2007 March 12, 2007
- 15:50
CME to launch weekly weather futures and options contracts
Another alternative for investors to hedge their risk associated to weather
- By: James Langton
- March 12, 2007 March 12, 2007
- 11:10
S&P launches global listed private equity index
Index provides exposure to companies that invest or operate in the private equity arena
- By: IE Staff
- March 12, 2007 March 12, 2007
- 10:55
Opening bell: North American stocks poised to rise
M&A activity expected to drive trade
- By: IE Staff
- March 12, 2007 March 12, 2007
- 07:50
Business productivity rises in Q4: StatsCan
Shortage of skilled labour in Western Canada curbs annual productivity growth
- By: IE Staff
- March 12, 2007 March 12, 2007
- 07:35
The week ahead: U.S. inflation report coming Friday
Wall Street giants report Q1 earnigns
- By: IE Staff
- March 11, 2007 March 11, 2007
- 15:25
TSX moves up slightly
Friday marked fourth-straight positive session for Canada’s senior exchange
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 9, 2007 March 9, 2007
- 16:56
Pure Trading to undergo more tests
After the May 5 test, Pure Trading will confirm a launch date
- By: James Langton
- March 9, 2007 March 9, 2007
- 13:59
New B.C. securities transfer legislation introduced
The proposed legislation provides a legal foundation for existing securities market practices
- By: James Langton
- March 9, 2007 March 9, 2007
- 10:36
Older worker challenges highlighted in new discussion paper
The federal government will use the paper to facilitate discussions
- By: James Langton
- March 9, 2007 March 9, 2007
- 10:34
Canadian exports reach record high in January
Trade surplus widens to $6.3 billion
- By: IE Staff
- March 9, 2007 March 9, 2007
- 09:15
Jobless rate drops to 6.1%: StatsCan
Manufacturing employment hurt by rail strike
- By: IE Staff
- March 9, 2007 March 9, 2007
- 09:10
Opening bell: Stocks facing mixed start
Jobless rates fall in Canada, U.S.
- By: IE Staff
- March 9, 2007 March 9, 2007
- 08:55
TSX climbs back to 13,000
Canadian, U.S. markets see gains following last week’s selloff
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 16:50
David Dodge calls for development of a more efficient regulatory framework
Bank of Canada governor says a uniform Canadian regulatory framework is in the interests of all Canadians
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 16:20
Moody’s speculative-grade default rate unchanged in February
There were no new corporate issuer defaults in the month
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 15:31
European regulators report progress on international financial reporting standards
CESR to report on progress made by Canada, Japan and U.S. toward convergence with IFRS
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 15:18
China financial markets need rapid reform, says U.S. Treasury secretary
Reform will spread prosperity, promote greater stability and demonstrate leadership
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 12:06
Elimination of capital gains taxes would spur entrepreneurship and investments
Current capital gains taxes discourage entrepreneurs from starting and investing in new ventures
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 11:30
Europe hikes rates by 25 bps
The European economy enjoyed a stronger than expected end to 2006
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 11:05
Housing starts move down in February
Weather was a big reason why housing starts returned to levels more in line with expectations
- By: IE Staff
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 10:48
CD Howe calls for securities that back infrastructure investments
Securities backed by infrastructure portfolios would be a valuable asset class for Canadians saving for retirement
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 10:38