UBS has launched the UBS World Emissions Index, the first index for global markets of emissions allowances. The index will cover several European emissions trading…
Quebec’s Minister of Finance, Michel Audet, praised the federal government’s decision to tax income trusts.In a statement issued yestereday, Audet indicated that he is satisfied…
Certain funds face immediate consequences
Barrick Gold profit soars
TSX plunges 294 points as investors dump income trusts
The surprise announcement out of Ottawa on income trust taxation has analysts suspecting that large, planned conversions will now not proceed.In a report released today,…
BCE shares off 13%
Income trust conversions in doubt
Federal government to push ahead with income-splitting for seniors
AEMI set to launch November 6
Economies in resource rich provinces expected to grow at a faster rate
Earnings up 30% in Q3
Annual growth rates of between 2.5% and 3%
Canada’s economic activity increased by 0.3% in August, the highest growth in six months, Statistics Canada said today. The figure matched economists’ expectations. StatsCan said…
Alcan profit soars
Liquidnet, the electronic institutional block trader, announced the launch of Canadian equity trading. Trading began on October 24. Including Canada, Liquidnet supports trading in 17…
Shift to low-carbon economy would bring huge opportunities
Personal spending slows
U.S. personal income growth picks up steam
Earnings parade continues
System continues to perform well
Slump in housing sector trims GDP increase