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Securities industry earnings drop in first quarter: IIAC report

Quarter saw significant decline in revenues from fee-based accounts

By: Regan Ray
May 28, 2008 May 28, 2008
10:15

TSX responds to rumours about appointment of new CEO

TSX Group Inc. today responded to rumours in the marketplace about the appointment of a new CEO.In January, the TSX Group Board appointed its Governance…

By: IE Staff
May 28, 2008 May 28, 2008
09:20

Calgary to host investor showcase for junior oil & gas companies

ATB's Edgelow to deliver keynote address

By: IE Staff
May 28, 2008 May 28, 2008
07:35

Auto sales rev higher in Canada: Scotia Economics

U.S. sales drop led by decline in light trucks

By: IE Staff
May 28, 2008 May 28, 2008
07:30

Tuesday close: Energy, bank stocks sink TSX

U.S. markets post gains despite weak consumer confidence

By: Regan Ray
May 27, 2008 May 27, 2008
15:40

Soaring energy costs may reverse the impact of globalization, says Rubin

Rising transport costs could force some manufacturing to move closer to home: report

By: IE Staff
May 27, 2008 May 27, 2008
13:30

U.S. house prices fall 14%

The S&P/Case-Shiller home-price indexes, a closely watched gauge of U.S. home prices, saw prices fall further in the first quarter amid the continued deterioration of…

By: IE Staff
May 27, 2008 May 27, 2008
09:15

Optimism plummets in corporate Canada

Optimism about the country’s 12-month economic outlook has declined significantly according to CICA/RBC Business Monitor for the first quarter of 2008.Only 24% of chartered accountants…

By: IE Staff
May 27, 2008 May 27, 2008
08:35

Opening bell: Bank earnings on deck

Supreme Court grants BCE quick hearing

By: IE Staff
May 27, 2008 May 27, 2008
07:40

Monday close: Toronto stocks flat in quiet session

Toronto markets moved in a narrow range Monday and trading activity was sluggish with U.S. markets closed for the Memorial Day holiday.The S&P/TSX composite index…

By: Regan Ray
May 26, 2008 May 26, 2008
15:30

Canadian retail sales rise 5.8% in 2007: StatsCan

Sales surge in Saskatchewan

By: IE Staff
May 26, 2008 May 26, 2008
08:45

Opening bell: Quiet session expected with U.S. markets closed

Oil prices move higher

By: IE Staff
May 26, 2008 May 26, 2008
07:43

The week ahead: Bank earnings season kicks off

On Thursday, Statistics Canada reports on the current account balance for the first quarter. A surplus of $2.9 billion is expected, compared with $500 million…

By: IE Staff
May 25, 2008 May 25, 2008
15:25

Ottawa reports $1.2 billion March deficit

Federal surplus comes in at $10.2 billion for fiscal 2008

By: IE Staff
May 25, 2008 May 25, 2008
13:40

Friday close: Rising oil prices can’t lift TSX

Toronto stocks regained some of their earlier losses in afternoon trading but financial and energy stocks still pulled the market to close lower Friday.The S&P/TSX…

By: IE Staff
May 23, 2008 May 23, 2008
15:40

Federal Reserve has little appetite to cut rates again: BCA Research

Policymakers remain nervous about U.S. economic outlook

By: James Langton
May 23, 2008 May 23, 2008
11:10

Profit picture to improve for Canadian stocks

Improving U.S. economy should boost resource sector profits in second half of 2008

By: IE Staff
May 23, 2008 May 23, 2008
09:35

U.S. home resales, prices decline

Median home price down 8% from a year ago

By: IE Staff
May 23, 2008 May 23, 2008
09:15

Opening bell: Oil prices climb

BCE shares to resume trading

By: IE Staff
May 23, 2008 May 23, 2008
08:10

Thursday close: Toronto stocks finish flat

U.S. markets climb as oil prices retreat

By: Regan Ray
May 22, 2008 May 22, 2008
15:40

TSX suspends trading in BCE

The Toronto Stock Exchange has halted trading in shares of BCE Inc. until further notice.The exchange says “a trading message protocol issue this morning caused…

By: IE Staff
May 22, 2008 May 22, 2008
14:25