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Fed leaves rates unchanged
The U.S. Federal Open Market Committee decided today to keep its target for the federal funds rate at 5.25%.The FOMC voted unanimously to leave rates…
- By: IE Staff
- May 9, 2007 May 9, 2007
- 15:20
Another year of losses forecast in paper products industry
Sector is expected to return to the black in 2008, Conference Board says
- By: IE Staff
- May 9, 2007 May 9, 2007
- 14:10
NYMEX introducing energy and metals options trading on CME Globex
Trading on electronic platform to start on June 24
- By: James Langton
- May 9, 2007 May 9, 2007
- 12:50
Investments hit highest percentage increase in six years at end of 2006
Weaker loonie, foreign takeovers boost investment, StatsCan says
- By: IE Staff
- May 9, 2007 May 9, 2007
- 08:50
Opening bell: Rate decision on deck
Cisco forecasts slower revenue growth
- By: IE Staff
- May 9, 2007 May 9, 2007
- 07:30
Canadian dollar in early stages of rebound, says BCA Research
Rising oil prices should favor loonie over other currencies
- By: James Langton
- May 8, 2007 May 8, 2007
- 10:30
Housing starts continue to ease in April: CMHC
Multiple starts continue to rise
- By: IE Staff
- May 8, 2007 May 8, 2007
- 08:45
Junk bond default rate remains low in April, Moody’s says
Global default rate will increase to 2.4% by the end of 2007
- By: James Langton
- May 8, 2007 May 8, 2007
- 07:35
Opening bell: Stocks likely to take a breather
Reuters, Thomson unveil proposed merger details
- By: IE Staff
- May 8, 2007 May 8, 2007
- 07:30
M&A action boosts TSX, Dow to record highs
Dow closes at record high for fifth day in a row
- By: IE Staff
- May 7, 2007 May 7, 2007
- 15:50
Pure Trading moves closer to launch
Electronic trading system passes key test with dealers and access vendors
- By: IE Staff
- May 7, 2007 May 7, 2007
- 11:55
First North to open in Baltic countries
OMX Group expands scope of venture capital market
- By: James Langton
- May 7, 2007 May 7, 2007
- 11:10
Value of building permits soars in March
Strong gains in residential and non-residential sectors
- By: IE Staff
- May 7, 2007 May 7, 2007
- 07:55
Opening bell: Alcoa makes US$33 billion bid for Alcan
Stocks may open on flat note
- By: IE Staff
- May 7, 2007 May 7, 2007
- 07:30
The week ahead: U.S. rate decision on deck
Jobs report coming Friday
- By: IE Staff
- May 7, 2007 May 7, 2007
- 07:25
Companies weigh taking pro-environmental stance
Firms that take lead on environmental challenges can make operational savings, says Merrill Lynch report
- By: James Langton
- May 6, 2007 May 6, 2007
- 15:56
TSX closes at record high to finish week
U.S. markets also move up on positive economic news
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 4, 2007 May 4, 2007
- 16:06
U.S. employers add 88,000 jobs in April
Unemployment rate rises to 4.5%
- By: IE Staff
- May 4, 2007 May 4, 2007
- 08:25
Opening bell: Stocks may rise
U.S. jobless rate edges higher
- By: IE Staff
- May 4, 2007 May 4, 2007
- 07:50
TSX posts big gains
U.S. markets move up modestly on positive economic news
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 3, 2007 May 3, 2007
- 15:45
Canadian investment in foreign securities doubles in eight years
Growth in holdings of foreign debt securities led to a 19% increase of foreign securities in 2005
- By: James Langton
- May 3, 2007 May 3, 2007
- 11:32
Nasdaq Capital Market Securities relieved from state registration requirements
Action cuts capital raising costs
- By: James Langton
- May 3, 2007 May 3, 2007
- 09:15