Optimism weakened in construction and manufacturing, but it was more than offset by big improvements in retail and hospitality
$45 million loss reflects low interest rates, increased equity market volatility
Activity will be fueled by continued demand for base and precious metals from emerging markets
Cheques under $1,500 can’t be held more than four days
Greenback pressures commodities
Improvements in personal and commercial banking
Investment manager acquires a team of energy specialists and lenders as well as a Calgary presence
Bank books lower loan impairment charges
Cuts meant to keep staffing levels in line with investment banking demand
Maple Group Acquisition Corp. has again extended its takeover offer for TMX Group Inc. (TSX:X), this time until March 30 as the federal Competition Bureau continues to examine the offer. The bid by the consortium of 13 financial institutions and pension funds, which values the TMX at about $3.8 billion, had been set to expire […]