Canadian drilling and well services firms’ contracts were the first to be cut following the commodities’ massive drop in prices
Although dividend-paying stocks have fallen in value, yields have increased as a result
Sales in B.C. and Alberta down 35% year-over-year
Greater returns earned by investing in gold equities rather than physical gold, analyst says
Interest in oil will likely be overshadowed by rebounding equities next year
Losses and writedowns cause significant changes, says PricewaterhouseCoopers
Strong policy support will continue to drive growth in China, Europe and the U.S
Brighter earnings prospects seen for 2010
Poor economic conditions curbing demand for new homes
Despite the precipitous decline in the prices of certain commodities, the bust should last for a matter of quarters, not years