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“Wake-up” call to governments to lower taxes

CD Howe says business investment taxes are the third highest among 20 industrialized nations

By: IE Staff
January 18, 2005 January 18, 2005
16:50

Markets close: North American markets advance

Gold and energy stocks carried Canadian markets, while some strong earnings helped U.S. stay in the black on Tuesday.At close, the S&P/TSX was up 70.93…

By: IE Staff
January 18, 2005 January 18, 2005
16:36

Midday report: Oil, gold stocks power Bay Street; earnings spark Wall Street

S&P/TSX up 31 points; Dow adds 47

By: IE Staff
January 18, 2005 January 18, 2005
12:44

Economists bullish on Canadian economy

Survey forecasts GDP of 3% for 2005 and beyond

By: IE Staff
January 18, 2005 January 18, 2005
11:45

Fed response key to understanding global markets, analysts say

Stock prices at risk if Fed hikes rates

By: James Langton
January 18, 2005 January 18, 2005
11:20

Leading indicator rises for first time in six months

Six of 10 components advance in December

By: IE Staff
January 18, 2005 January 18, 2005
11:10

Opening bell: Markets mixed as oil prices jump

S&P/TSX up 26 points; Dow slides 40

By: IE Staff
January 18, 2005 January 18, 2005
10:12

Market close: Toronto stocks end mixed

Alcan warning offsets energy gains

By: IE Staff
January 17, 2005 January 17, 2005
16:50

BOC survey sends mixed signals on rates

Outlook for business activity remains largely positive

By: James Langton
January 17, 2005 January 17, 2005
14:50

Midday report: Toronto stocks flat

Toronto stocks were flat Monday as gains in energy issues were offset by a disappointing earnings forecast from Alcan. At midday, the S&P/TSX composite index…

By: IE Staff
January 17, 2005 January 17, 2005
12:20

Opening bell: Toronto stocks likely to trade in narrow range

U.S. markets closed

By: IE Staff
January 17, 2005 January 17, 2005
09:10

Structured finance issuance slips in 2004: report

Reasonable growth predicted for 2005, says Moody’s analyst

By: James Langton
January 17, 2005 January 17, 2005
08:20

The week ahead: Earnings season in full swing

U.S. markets closed Monday

By: IE Staff
January 17, 2005 January 17, 2005
00:00

Market close: Toronto stocks end with broad-based gains

U.S. markets buoyed by wholesale inflation numbers

By: IE Staff
January 14, 2005 January 14, 2005
17:15

Midday report: Bargain hunting lifts TSX

U.S. markets rise following drop in wholesale inflation

By: IE Staff
January 14, 2005 January 14, 2005
12:40

U.S. wholesale prices show big decline in December

Gains in industrial production stronger than expected

By: IE Staff
January 14, 2005 January 14, 2005
10:30

Opening bell: U.S. wholesales prices show big decline

North American markets are expected to open higher Friday, lifted by declining oil prices, and a surprise drop in U.S. wholesale prices.Crude-oil prices slipped 17¢…

By: IE Staff
January 14, 2005 January 14, 2005
09:10

Market close: Techs weigh on TSX

U.S. markets end lower on rising oil prices

By: IE Staff
January 13, 2005 January 13, 2005
17:30

Midday report: CIBC share sale weighs on TSX

Rising oil prices curb U.S. stocks

By: IE Staff
January 13, 2005 January 13, 2005
12:40

Opening bell: U.S retail sales climb

Initial jobless claims rise

By: IE Staff
January 13, 2005 January 13, 2005
09:15

Market close: Toronto stocks finish flat

Late session buying boosts U.S markets

By: IE Staff
January 12, 2005 January 12, 2005
17:15

Developed world equity markets all post positive returns in ’04, says S&P

International small-cap companies were the driving force behind strong gains for developed world equity markets in 2004, says ratings agency Standard & Poor’s.According to S&P’s…

By: IE Staff
January 12, 2005 January 12, 2005
12:50