Richardson GMP's net income increased on lower expenses
Company earned $657 million, down from $731 million the same time last year
Net income attributable to shareholders increased 59% from a year earlier
Only a few sectors may still have upside potential, a CIBC report says
Brokerages took a hit, but banks remained solid and can expect tempered earnings growth
The quarterly payment to shareholders will go up by 5.2% to 45.55 cents per common share
Quebecor releases earnings, BoC's Carolyn Wilkins speaks in Vancouver, Statscan releases data on household debt
Earnings fell short of analyst expectations
The bank saw a $17M wholesale banking net loss
CEO Louis Vachon said the bank delivered a "good performance despite challenging markets"