Toronto stocks close mixed
Financials retreat on profit-taking
- By: IE Staff
- August 25, 2006 August 25, 2006
- 15:55
Financials retreat on profit-taking
Improvements in market liquidity has contributed to the decline, says BIS paper
But warns that geopolitical concerns may slow down the pace of global economic integration
Oil prices rise on tropical storm fears
Financial sector falls as well despite TD Bank’s strong quarterly earnings
Results due to higher tax revenue, lower expenses
Latest SPIVA scorecard shows only 48.4% of Canadian small-cap funds beat the index
Percentage decline the largest since February
But figures still well below average quarterly increases registered in 2005
TD hikes dividend
Dow sheds 42 points
Little evidence of long-term scarcity
Capital funding increased by $1.8 billion
Energy and utilities likely to lag: report
Sales hit lowest level in 2 1/2 years
Mining deals lead the way
The composite index rose by 0.2% in July, after an upward revised 0.3% increase in June, Statistics Canada reported today.The government agency said the components…
Oil prices dip
U.S. markets finish flat
Core rate drops to 1.5%
European markets edge lower
U.S. markets close lower
Declines in automotive and general merchandise sectors offset gains elsewhere