Markets rise on economic optimism
Techs, banks boost Toronto stocks
- By: James Langton
- August 21, 2003 August 21, 2003
- 11:50
Techs, banks boost Toronto stocks
Manufacturers report increased activity
Sales climb 1.2%, excluding autos
U.S. jobless claims hit six-month low
Golds climb, banks slide
Exchange partners with newswire
June sales flat
Temporary disruption should have negligible effect
HP earnings expected to weigh on stocks
U.S. markets mixed
Report could allow Bank of Canada to cut interest rates
Lower reading surprises economists
Strong housing market good news for retailers
U.S. housing starts rise
Techs lift Toronto stocks higher
CIBC World Markets shifts portfolio weightings in wake of blackout
Volume remains light amid fear of blackouts
Biggest outflow in bonds
Ontario businesses asked to conserve power
Losses likely be recovered as deferred spending
CIBC Q3 earnings due Wednesday
Volume much lower than usual
No sign of deflation