TSX creeps toward 12,000
U.S. markets also gain on strong corporate earnings news
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- August 2, 2006 August 2, 2006
- 16:04
U.S. markets also gain on strong corporate earnings news
Sales in U.S., Japan lagging due to record-high oil prices
But TD Economics reports that Canada's strong diversification will help prevent it from feeling the full effects of a U.S. slowedown
European, Asian equity fund indices also perform well
Oil prices rise ahead of weekly inventory report
Strong Q2 from Rogers Communications drives market gain
Any downturn will prove to be "mild and transitory," TD says
Nasdaq will become operation as an exchange in other exchange-listed securities on Oct. 1
But private residential construction declines again
Businesses continue to invest in new technology and equipment, which is helping economic growth
Volatility should continue until rates start creeping downwards
Tropical storm jitters boost oil prices
But U.S. markets dip on higher energy costs
Provinces experiencing varying levels of growth, but all lag Alberta
Canada’s economy was essentially unchanged in May after edging up 0.1% in both March and April, but was up by 2.6% from May of last…
Teck revises offer for Inco
Earnings season continues
Metal and mineral index decline at the heart of the drop-off
U.S. Q2 GDP growth weaker than expected
Stock exchange moves ahead with mergers
And Mideast tensions overshadow strong quarterly earnings news in the U.S.
Plans are in place to make the market a product incubator and innovator in order to create new listed products