TSX, Wall Street see gains following Bernanke testimony
Net income falls a drastic 72% in Q4, 29% for 2008 as a whole
S&P/TSX composite index and Dow Jones industrial average suffer triple-digit losses; DJIA reaches its lowest level in almost 12 years
The main issue of discussion will be how the security of pension plan benefits can be strengthened
Base metals such as zinc and copper could see a dramatic reversal of their fortunes if demand begins to grow again
Future prosperity depends on policies that incorporate flexibility to allow businesses to seize opportunities as they arise
DJIA ends its worst week since October 2008, reaching levels not seen since October 2002
Prohibition of conduct in securities-related business is also part of the penalty issued on Thursday
U.S. indices fall on investor concerns about the ailing banking sector
Popularity of SRI has increased as responsible corporate behaviour has become increasingly mainstream