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Surging RIM lifts TSX

U.S. markets post strong gains

By: IE Staff
October 23, 2007 October 23, 2007
15:50

Global economic backdrop remains decent despite a weak U.S. economy

Another shakeout in risky assets appears to be underway following explosive gains in recent weeks, says BCA Research.“Renewed concerns emanating from weakness in U.S. housing,…

By: James Langton
October 23, 2007 October 23, 2007
15:45

Canadian firm lists on Dubai exchange

Unigold is the first North American company to list on DIFX

By: James Langton
October 23, 2007 October 23, 2007
15:10

TD economists trim 2008 growth forecast

Gap between eastern and western provinces in narrowing

By: IE Staff
October 23, 2007 October 23, 2007
11:30

Third quarter earnings provide little comfort for investors, NBF says

Q3 earnings estimates down 3% so far

By: James Langton
October 23, 2007 October 23, 2007
10:25

Opening bell: Strong earnings likely to boost stocks

Canadian retail sales climb in August

By: IE Staff
October 23, 2007 October 23, 2007
07:50

PC-Bond rebrands fixed income indices

New name reflects change from single dealer to multiple dealer index pricing

By: IE Staff
October 23, 2007 October 23, 2007
07:20

Markets end higher after volatile session

Financial stocks lift TSX

By: IE Staff
October 22, 2007 October 22, 2007
15:50

S&P launches first investable index for frontier equity markets

Standard & Poor’s announced the launch of the first investable index covering frontier equity markets across Emerging Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East.…

By: James Langton
October 22, 2007 October 22, 2007
15:10

New hedge fund classifications would promote transparency and boost investor confidence:
study

Report highlights common myths regarding hedge fund volatility

By: James Langton
October 22, 2007 October 22, 2007
09:35

U.S. efforts to add ethanol to gas tanks will fuel little more than inflation: report

Diversion of corn crop set to send food prices soaring

By: IE Staff
October 22, 2007 October 22, 2007
07:35

Opening bell: Loonie slips following Dodge comments

Stock selloff poised to continue

By: IE Staff
October 22, 2007 October 22, 2007
07:30

The week ahead: Retail sales on deck

Third-quarter earnings season continues

By: IE Staff
October 21, 2007 October 21, 2007
14:40

Toronto stocks sink on profit-taking

The Toronto stock market closed sharply lower on Friday as profit-taking and jitters over the impact of the credit squeeze on global economies triggered broad-based…

By: IE Staff
October 19, 2007 October 19, 2007
16:25

Opening bell: Oil touches new high of US$90 a barrel

Google profit climbs 46%

By: IE Staff
October 19, 2007 October 19, 2007
07:55

Inflation rate jumps to 2.5%

Higher gasoline prices boost consumer price index in September

By: IE Staff
October 19, 2007 October 19, 2007
07:50

Oils, resources power Toronto stocks higher

TSX soars 112 points

By: IE Staff
October 18, 2007 October 18, 2007
16:25

Exports to slow GDP growth, Bank of Canada says

Core inflation projected to gradually decline to 2% in the second half of 2008

By: IE Staff
October 18, 2007 October 18, 2007
15:30

U.S. market for commercial paper shows signs of stabilizing: report

No injections of liquidity from Bank of Canada for two days

By: James Langton
October 18, 2007 October 18, 2007
15:25

Credit Suisse launches Emerging Market Corporate Bond Index

Credit Suisse today introduced a performance benchmark exclusively devoted to U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income issues from Latin America, Eastern Europe and Asia. The new index,…

By: James Langton
October 18, 2007 October 18, 2007
13:20