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Better value in U.S. relative to Canadian bonds: BCA Research

Consumer slowdown in the U.S. will help Treasurys to rally

By: James Langton
June 19, 2006 June 19, 2006
07:10

Toronto stocks finish flat

Toronto stocks closed slightly lower on Friday, reversing earlier gains sparked by bargain-hunters.The S&P/TSX composite index finished down 5.21 points, or 0.05%, at 11,207.95.Six of…

By: IE Staff
June 16, 2006 June 16, 2006
15:50

IMF forecasts 3% growth for Canadian economy

Aging population poses a challenge

By: IE Staff
June 16, 2006 June 16, 2006
11:20

Quebec government to launch carbon tax

Funds to be used to fight climate change

By: IE Staff
June 16, 2006 June 16, 2006
08:15

Microsoft founder to step down

GMP Capital to acquire Edgestone

By: IE Staff
June 16, 2006 June 16, 2006
07:50

Markets rally on Bernanke comments

North American stocks rallied strongly Thursday, erasing some part of the losses they’ve absorbed over the last five weeks, as investors rushed back into the…

By: Rudy Mezzetta
June 15, 2006 June 15, 2006
15:30

Fed chief highlights inflation risks

Higher energy prices to persist

By: IE Staff
June 15, 2006 June 15, 2006
14:20

U.S. industrial output unexpectedly falls

Job jobless claims dip below the 300,000 threshold

By: IE Staff
June 15, 2006 June 15, 2006
13:55

Hedge funds falter in May: Credit Suisse

Hedge funds lost 1.3% in May, according to the Credit Suisse/Tremont Hedge Fund Index.Emerging markets funds were the weak spot, dropping more than 5% for…

By: James Langton
June 15, 2006 June 15, 2006
11:45

Risks to Canadian financial system remain modest, says Bank of Canada

Economy has adjusted remarkably well to appreciation of the Canadian dollar

By: James Langton
June 15, 2006 June 15, 2006
11:10

Euronext launches Alternext Index

Index tracks companies listed on alternative market

By: James Langton
June 15, 2006 June 15, 2006
10:50

TSX Group returning to China

Focus is on attracting Chinese companies to list in Canada

By: IE Staff
June 15, 2006 June 15, 2006
09:30

Canada’s net external liabilities drop to record low

Q1 net external liabilities down $14.2 billion from the end of 2005

By: IE Staff
June 15, 2006 June 15, 2006
09:10

Combined government surpluses hit near record levels

2005-2006 surplus grows to $26 billion

By: IE Staff
June 15, 2006 June 15, 2006
08:45

Oil prices edge higher

Bear Stearns reports record revenue

By: IE Staff
June 15, 2006 June 15, 2006
07:30

Toronto stocks end losing streak

S&P/TSX gains 56 points

By: Rudy Mezzetta
June 14, 2006 June 14, 2006
15:55

Signs of slowing growth in U.S. economy: Beige Book

Higher energy prices fuelling price increases in manufacturing

By: James Langton
June 14, 2006 June 14, 2006
15:10

OSC approves Pure Trading

New alternative trading market will increase competition among Canadian stock exchanges

By: IE Staff
June 14, 2006 June 14, 2006
10:30

Weaker economic times ahead, TD economists say

Cooling U.S. economy will dampen global growth

By: IE Staff
June 14, 2006 June 14, 2006
09:20

Manufacturing shipments slip in April: StatsCan

Canadian manufacturing shipments declined in April, losing most of March’s gains, Statistics Canada reported today.The government agency said a substantial drop in the production of…

By: IE Staff
June 14, 2006 June 14, 2006
08:30