The Canadian Securities Administrators members’ latest joint report on enforcement activities shows efforts of securities regulators over the six-month period ended March 31, 2007 resulted in fines totalling more than $3.8 million and, in some cases, prison terms.The report, issued twice a year, summarizes proceedings launched and sanctions issued to businesses and individuals who disregard […]
Real GDP at 0.7%, 2.7% annualized
GE earnings up 9.6% in second quarter
North American stocks rallied to record highs Thursday, as investors piled into the markets on strong earnings news and economic reports, and in reaction to a lucrative bid from Rio Tinto for Canadian aluminum giant Alcan. The S&P/TSX composite index surged 189.91 points, or 1.34%, to 14,356.00, a fresh record close. Alcan shares surged $8.35 […]
New feature to link BlockBook marketplace and TSX central limit order book
Lockwood agrees to pay $25,000 and cease trading for a period of five years
Developing countries most concerned about need to combat climate change
Economic growth and inflation in Canada in the first half of this year have been stronger than expected. the Bank of Canada said today in its July update to its monetary policy report.Final domestic demand has remained the key driver of economic growth in Canada, bolstered by firm commodity prices. The central bank said economy […]
Company pilots new feed for Canadian distribution partners
Imports and exports decline