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Australian Securities Exchange eager to run emissions trading scheme

Success of the proposed ETS will be dependent on the introduction of a futures market for emission permits

By: James Langton
June 4, 2007 June 4, 2007
11:10

ICE acquires commodity trading business from ChemConnect

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ChemConnect, Inc.’s commodity trading business. ChemConnect is an electronic marketplace for…

By: James Langton
June 4, 2007 June 4, 2007
10:50

U.S. factory orders up 0.3%

April increase weaker than expected

By: IE Staff
June 4, 2007 June 4, 2007
10:40

Opening bell: Chinese stocks tumble overnight

Canadian dollar continues to climb

By: IE Staff
June 4, 2007 June 4, 2007
07:30

The week ahead: Canada’s jobs report on deck

CWB reports second-quarter earnings

By: IE Staff
June 3, 2007 June 3, 2007
14:40

Commodity prices boost Toronto stocks

Loonie closes above US94¢

By: IE Staff
June 1, 2007 June 1, 2007
15:50

U.S. job growth in May beats expectations

But certain sectors such as manufacturing, construction and retailing still slumped

By: IE Staff
June 1, 2007 June 1, 2007
09:20

Loonie to be on-par with U.S. greenback by end of 2007: report

A rise in the Bank of Canada’s interest rate, combined with stronger-than-expected economic growth will drive the Canadian dollar to parity with the U.S. dollar…

By: IE Staff
June 1, 2007 June 1, 2007
08:10

TSX dips on energy, financial sectors

National Bank, CIBC shares decline following Q2 results that fell short of analysts’ expectations

By: Rudy Mezzetta
May 31, 2007 May 31, 2007
15:50

Securities and investments industry is at “flashpoint” for globalization

M&A activity among exchanges will drive massive change across industry, says TowerGroup

By: IE Staff
May 31, 2007 May 31, 2007
10:48

C.D. Howe Institute forms advisory panel on Canada’s pension challenges

The panel, headed by Claude Lamoureux and Nick LePan, will advise on a three-year pension program

By: IE Staff
May 31, 2007 May 31, 2007
09:42

Opening bell: Canadian economy strengthens in Q1

Canadian dollar continues upward climb

By: IE Staff
May 31, 2007 May 31, 2007
07:50

Resource shares boost TSX

Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs

By: IE Staff
May 30, 2007 May 30, 2007
15:50

Europe poised to become leading power in a globally integrated capital market, report suggets

Trends position Europe for rapid growth in electronic trading, direct market access, and algorithmic trading flow

By: James Langton
May 30, 2007 May 30, 2007
15:10

Event-driven sector leads hedge fund performance

Sector has benefited from a wide range of opportunities

By: James Langton
May 30, 2007 May 30, 2007
14:55

Fed more upbeat on U.S. economy, minutes suggest

Fears of worse inflation remain

By: IE Staff
May 30, 2007 May 30, 2007
13:20

Merrill Lynch introduces Alpha Surprise Model index

“Surprise” component identifies stocks where ML analysts have earnings forecasts that are significantly above consensus estimates

By: James Langton
May 30, 2007 May 30, 2007
09:55

Consumer confidence holds steady despite high gas prices: Conference Board

Confidence levels dip in Ontario and the West

By: IE Staff
May 30, 2007 May 30, 2007
09:10

ICE reaches agreement with Chicago Board Options Exchange

Pact with CBOE could help bid for Board of Trade

By: James Langton
May 30, 2007 May 30, 2007
08:55

Mortgage rates rise again

Rates climb by up to 30 bps

By: IE Staff
May 30, 2007 May 30, 2007
07:55

Opening bell: Chinese stocks tumble on tax hike

ICE reaches agreement with CBOE in bid for CBOT

By: IE Staff
May 30, 2007 May 30, 2007
07:30

Slumping resources, Bank of Canada drag TSX lower

Toronto stocks moved down Tuesday, as falling resources prices weighed down the broader market and investors took in the Bank of Canada’s decision to hold…

By: IE Staff
May 29, 2007 May 29, 2007
15:50