Toronto stock market caps wild week by closing higher for fifth straight week
The TSX closed up 169.27 points on Friday
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 24, 2020 April 24, 2020
- 16:32
The TSX closed up 169.27 points on Friday
A quick rebound isn’t expected for provinces that rely significantly on tourism
The TSX closed down 37.07 points on Thursday
In March, sales were down more than 15%
Video game makers and consumer staples have gained ground
The TSX closed up 348.10 points on Wednesday
Despite a 9.5% drop in assets, ETFs recorded net sales of $3 billion
Will Canada see a V-, U- or L-shaped recovery from Covid-19?
The coronavirus outbreak has significantly slowed market activity
The TSX closed down 3.1% on Tuesday
In Canada, VC investment was already weak in Q1
Reports from BMO and the C.D. Institute look at the post-crisis economy
Surge in trading activity helps offset many negative effects of Covid-19
Operations are coping well but human effects pose a bigger obstacle
Metropolitan areas in Central and Eastern Canada are most likely to hit the brakes hardest
Liquidity mismatches, pricing uncertainty driving redemption shutdowns
Mental health concerns associated with job security fears
Energy and finance stocks lead TSX to 460-point gain
Current challenges facing large pension funds are generally viewed as temporary
Equity index derivatives trading jumped more than 60% in the quarter
Almost 40% of employees now work from home, up from about 10%
The TSX closed down 59.26 points on Thursday