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Another stellar year for Canadian real estate investment

Exceptional growth in Alberta lifts returns to near record highs

By: IE Staff
February 28, 2007 February 28, 2007
12:10

Gas industry profits to rise, but not until next year: Conference Board

Profits in Canada’s gas extraction industry will be little changed in 2007, before taking off in 2008, according to a report from the Conference Board…

By: IE Staff
February 28, 2007 February 28, 2007
10:55

System problem caused lag in Dow

Normal operation expected today

By: IE Staff
February 28, 2007 February 28, 2007
09:55

U.S. GDP growth revised lower in fourth quarter

Growth rate trimmed to 2.2% from 3.5%

By: IE Staff
February 28, 2007 February 28, 2007
08:50

Opening bell: Chinese stocks recover

Indices fall elsewhere in Asia, Europe

By: IE Staff
February 28, 2007 February 28, 2007
08:40

Climate change will impact all businesses: report

Firms that recognize the challenge early will create opportunities for themselves

By: James Langton
February 28, 2007 February 28, 2007
08:15

Sell off hits world markets

TSX tumbles 364 points, Dow drops 415

By: IE Staff
February 27, 2007 February 27, 2007
16:50

Boston Stock Exchange announces plans to demutualize

New structure will open opportunities for innovation

By: James Langton
February 27, 2007 February 27, 2007
16:25

TSX interested in establishing carbon market

TSX Group publishes submission to legislative committee on Bill C-30

By: IE Staff
February 27, 2007 February 27, 2007
15:10

Corporate Canada is not being hollowed-out, but location matters

Head-office employment up sharply in Calgary

By: James Langton
February 27, 2007 February 27, 2007
11:25

Federal budget should focus on investment and savings, says C.D. Howe Institute

Shadow budget recommend tax pre-paid option for retirement saving

By: James Langton
February 27, 2007 February 27, 2007
11:20

U.S. orders for durable goods plunge in January

Existing-home sales rise, but prices fall

By: IE Staff
February 27, 2007 February 27, 2007
10:20

Opening bell: Shanghai stocks tumble

Global indicators were mostly negative for North American stock markets Tuesday morning after a 9% plunge in Chinese stocks overnight.The biggest drop in China’s benchmark…

By: IE Staff
February 27, 2007 February 27, 2007
08:15

Resource stocks lift TSX to new record

Higher energy costs drag down Dow

By: IE Staff
February 26, 2007 February 26, 2007
16:50

U.S. investor optimism tumbles in February

Slumping real estate markets continues to weigh heavily on investors

By: James Langton
February 26, 2007 February 26, 2007
13:10

Commodity prices retreat in January

Investment funds take profits in base metals

By: IE Staff
February 26, 2007 February 26, 2007
10:55

Alberta among worst governments for overspending: report

C.D. Howe Institute ranks governments on spending promises

By: James Langton
February 26, 2007 February 26, 2007
10:40

Opening bell: M&A activity heats up

Insurance brokerage Hub International agrees to be acquired by Apax Partners, Morgan Stanley

By: IE Staff
February 26, 2007 February 26, 2007
08:15

BMO Capital Markets global resources conference begins today

More than 200 leading world mining companies to participate

By: IE Staff
February 26, 2007 February 26, 2007
08:10

The week ahead: Bank earnings on deck

Quiet week for Canadian data

By: IE Staff
February 25, 2007 February 25, 2007
17:20

Japanese stocks still looking good, says NBF

Japanese economy is at the early stage of a sustainable economic expansion

By: James Langton
February 25, 2007 February 25, 2007
16:50

Resource shares lift TSX

U.S. markets finish lower

By: IE Staff
February 23, 2007 February 23, 2007
16:50

London, Tokyo stock exchanges sign co-operation agreement

The London Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. today announced an agreement aimed at enhancing their international presence through co-operation on access arrangements and…

By: James Langton
February 23, 2007 February 23, 2007
16:15