The insurer will increase its quarterly common share dividend by 2¢
The pace of starts in urban areas fell 4.7% in April to 198,090
U.S. employment numbers coming Friday
Strengthening domestic demand boosts imports
The increase comes partly from growth in core earnings thanks to lower U.S. tax rates and strong growth in Asia and global wealth asset management
The mining and oil and gas extraction sector gained 2.4% for the month
Rate will change from 4.99% to 5.14%
Loonie, oil advance; gold retreats