TSX slips at close of trading
U.S. markets post slight gains
- By: Ross Marowits
- April 29, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 17:30
U.S. markets post slight gains
Only a few sectors may still have upside potential, a CIBC report says
More than 75% of Canadian equity fund managers underperformed the S&P/TSX composite last year
Jump suggests economy had solid momentum going into the April-June quarter
Materials offset energy pullback; U.S. markets post modest gains
The CSE is home to a large number of B.C.-based, early-stage companies
The gain reflected a big jump stockpiling by businesses and a sharp contraction in the trade deficit
Dow posts triple-digit loss
Gold production and exploration spending are on the rise
The dollar traded at an average of US74.21¢ on Wednesday
But the central bank predicted the economy would pick up in the second quarter
Low-value deals accounted for more than three-quarters of global VC activity
Canadian direct investment abroad jumped by 10.4% to $1.3 trillion in 2018
Strong U.S. corporate results, better oil prices fuelled returns
U.S. M&A activity and a shift in accounting rules could pose risks
Dip comes in spite of increase in crude oil price
The drop followed an 11.2% gain the previous month
Respondents to a Horizons survey were bullish on 10 of 14 asset classes
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The S&P/TSX composite index surpassed the previous record close set last July
Big banks weigh in on Canada’s economic outlook
The professional services sector gained jobs, while the finance/real estate sector lost jobs
But their higher net worth is accompanied by more debt
This was the first increase since October, but it likely won’t boost Q1 GDP above 1.5%
But ethical funds are just as likely to outperform a benchmark, according to Mackenzie Investments