Howard Weil provides equity research, institutional sales and trading, and investment banking services for the oil and gas industry
MRS purchase costs leave earnings short of expections
Optimism weakened in construction and manufacturing, but it was more than offset by big improvements in retail and hospitality
$45 million loss reflects low interest rates, increased equity market volatility
Activity will be fueled by continued demand for base and precious metals from emerging markets
Cheques under $1,500 can’t be held more than four days
Greenback pressures commodities
Improvements in personal and commercial banking
Investment manager acquires a team of energy specialists and lenders as well as a Calgary presence
Bank books lower loan impairment charges