Remains near seven-year high
Largest gains observed in machinery and electronic equipment
Investors snap up maple bonds
Nasdaq profit more than triples
Subprime worries weigh on U.S. stocks
Citigroup Alternative Investments to replace AllianceBernstein
Rising domestic travel will allow profits to improve steadily after 2008
Minimum initial purchase is $100,000 per fund
Interest rate hikes may lead consumers to re-assess the health of the economy