Opening Bell: Markets bearish on Europe woes
North American investors joined the negative sentiment overseas ahead of another European summit and heightened concerns on a Greek debt deal. Markets opened sharply down with the Dow and TSX both...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets join global gains on euro optimism
U.S. markets joined in global enthusiasm for a European fiscal pact and posted gains on open Tuesday. Rising commodity prices also lifted the TSX despite word from Stats Can that Canada's economy...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets gain on manufacturing data
Optimism on Chinese and German manufacturing data and modest gains in a U.S. jobs report had markets up Wednesday morning. The Dow was up close to 80 points on open while the TSX, boosted by commodity...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Modest gains as markets take in U.S. jobs data, lower commodities
It was a muted open for North American markets as investors mulled better than expected weekly unemployment claims in the United States ahead of tomorrow's big monthly labour report. Commodity prices...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets up on Greek deal
North American markets joined the global enthusiasm for the austerity deal Greek leaders finally pushed through parliament, while the euro also made gains and commodity prices ticked up. The Dow was up...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets dip on U.S. data, Moody's eurozone downgrades
Disappointing January sales in the United States and a slew of European downgrades weighed on North American markets on open Tuesday. The Dow was down about 26 points while the TSX lost about 27
View ArticleIran denies shutting off Europe's oil
Iran’s Oil Ministry denied state media reports on the Islamic state stopping its crude exports to six European countries today
View ArticleOpening Bell: Mixed open as markets eye U.S. data, Europe
It was a mixed open for North American markets amid further signs of improvement in the U.S. economy and reassuring words from China on its continued commitment to Europe even as the Greek bailout...
View ArticleIran's threats supporting oil price
Crude oil prices spiked again Wednesday as Iran engaged in more sabre rattling with its European adversaries, furthering the risk of oil supply disruptions coming out of the Middle East
View ArticleOpening Bell: Muted open as markets weigh Greek deal delays
North American markets were mixed on open as investors took in bullish U.S. economic data following an earlier warning from Moody's that it might downgrade 17 global banks (including Royal Bank of...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets up on Greek resolution
North American markets opened in positive territory Tuesday on relief following news that eurozone leaders finally reached an agreement on a long-awaited bailout deal for Greece although concerns about...
View ArticleResurgence in fears about global growth drag on markets
Canada’s benchmark stock index was swinging between gains and losses at midday Wednesday as other markets fell on concerns about global economic growth
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets in the red on persistent eurozone fears
North American markets opened in negative territory Thursday as concerns about a European recession outweighed good news on German sentiment and rather neutral news on U.S. unemployment claims
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets positive on surging oil
North American markets were up at the beginning of the final trading day of the week with oil prices surging on persistent supply concerns along with signs of economic recovery around the world
View ArticleTSX erases gains
Canada’s benchmark stock index posted its second straight weekly gain on Friday even as it dipped slightly on the day due a drop in the price of gold
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets open in red after G20 meeting
North American markets joined their global peers in negative territory Monday in the wake of a weekend meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers. The leaders called on Europe to do more to combat the...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Mixed open as U.S. data disappoints
Initially poised to start the day higher North American markets were mixed on open after news that U.S. durable goods orders slumped in January, falling by the most in three years
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets up on U.S. GDP news, Nasdaq briefly hits 3,000
North American markets made gains on open Wednesday and the Nasdaq briefly touched 3,000 at 10 a.m. before slipping back below the level, which it hadn't hit since 2000
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets up after U.S. jobs data
U.S. stocks regained some of the ground lost in the previous trading day as investors took in more encouraging news on the country's job market but personal income and consumer spending rose less than...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets dip on China, Europe economy fears
North American markets were down on open Monday, sharing the negative mood of their global peers as China cut its growth target to an eight-year low and data out of Europe showed the region's private...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets slump as Greek default fears loom
North American markets tumbled on open as nervous investors fret about the prospect of a Greek default if private bondholders don't meet a Thursday deadline for a debt swap
View ArticleOpening Bell: U.S. markets gain while TSX in the red
After North American markets posted their biggest losses of the year during Tuesday's dramatic sell off, investors were in a more optimistic mood Wednesday. The Dow picked up 17 points while the TSX...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Greek optimism lifts markets to solid start
North American stocks made gains on open as investors took an optimistic view of the last-minute negotiations on a Greek debt deal. The Dow picked up 73 points while the TSX gained 68, boosted by a...
View ArticleThe American oil boom and its impact on Canada
Sherry Cooper: What has been a boon for the U.S. oil-producing companies and regions is a negative for Canadian oil companies, which carry the burden of oil sands projects that have some of the highest...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets muted on Chinese data
A mixed start for North American markets Monday following news on Chinese trade with imports vastly outnumbering exports. U.S. markets edged into positive territory while the TSX was down slightly as...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets lifted by U.S. shoppers and German sentiment
Markets were off to a solid start Tuesday, buoyed by U.S. retail sales and a better-than-expected reading on a German economic sentiment survey. The Dow gained 48 points on open, pushing it past the...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Tepid start as markets digest bank stress tests
A mixed start for U.S. stocks as investors took in the results of mostly positive — but not entirely rosy — U.S. bank stress tests. Canada's main exchange was deeper in the red, dragged down by soft...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Muted open as U.S. data fails to impress
Another mixed open for North American markets Thursday as investors appeared less than impressed with a host of generally positive data on the U.S. economy. U.S. stocks were in the red while Canadian...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets gain as investors eye data
North American markets opened in positive territory Friday as investors took in economic data on both sides of the border. The S&P 500 was up about 0.2%, remaining above the 1,400 level it climbed...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Muted open as investors eye Apple
U.S. markets opened down slightly Monday, with investors looking for more substantive signs of economic improvement before fully committing to the recent stock rally, while the TSX made a modest gain...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets slump on China demand fears
North American markets dipped on open, joining their global peers as renewed concern about slowing Chinese demand hit global commodity prices hard
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets muted ahead of U.S. housing data
North American markets were little changed as investors wait for news on U.S. housing sales due at 10 a.m. The TSX dipped into negative territory while the Nasdaq was up slightly and the Dow and...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets flat ahead of news on U.S. housing market
North American markets were flat on open Friday ahead of more data on the U.S. housing market after stocks suffered a dramatic decline in yesterday's trading session
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets flat ahead of news on U.S. consumer confidence
North American markets were little changed on open with news out on the U.S. housing market and consumer confidence data still to come. The TSX dipped into the red while U.S. stocks edged into positive...
View ArticleOpening Bell: Tepid start for markets after U.S. durable goods data
U.S. markets edged into positive territory on open with optimism restrained by disappointing news on durable goods orders while the TSX was in the red on dipping commodity prices.
View ArticleOpening Bell: Risk-off mood as U.S. data disappoints
North American markets opened in the red as U.S. economic reports disappointed, fuelling concerns about growth
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets make gains, RIM shares up
U.S. markets started the final trading day of the quarter up after positive readings on U.S. consumer spending and incomes and signs that European leaders will take steps to bolster the rescue fund....
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets down on slumping eurozone manufacturing
North American markets started the quarter in negative territory on mixed news on the global economy but U.S. data on ISM manufacturing and construction spending still to come
View ArticleOpening Bell: U.S. stocks flat ahead of data, TSX down on commodities
U.S. markets were little changed on open as investors held their breath ahead of factory sales and FOMC minutes out later today. Softer commodity prices, meanwhile, had the TSX down more markedly
View ArticleOpening Bell: Risk-off mood persists after Fed's comments
North American stocks were sharply down on open on gloomy sentiment after the U.S. Federal Reserve dampened hopes for further quantitative easing Tuesday
View ArticleOpening Bell: Markets down as eurozone malaise overshadows job reports
U.S. and Canadian stocks were down on open as steadily climbing Spanish bond yields aggravated concerns that the region's debt crisis is far from over and overshadowed reassuring readings on the North...
View ArticleEnergy sector awaits risk rebound
Should the 'risk-on' trade continue, it will move down to the perceived riskier sectors such as emerging markets and Canadian energy stocks
View ArticleMarkets rise ahead of FOMC statement
North American markets made small gains at midday on Wednesday as investors awaited a policy statement from the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meeting in Washington
View ArticleLongview Oil's reduced capex and guidance 'prudent': Scotia
With commodities prices, including crude oil, falling en masse due to global economic growth concerns, the impact is being felt especially harshly by smaller resources plays such as Longview Oil Corp.
View ArticleIf you're hoping for oil to bounce back like last year, don't hold your breath
Anybody hoping for oil prices to experience the same bounce back to US$100 a barrel levels seen last year will be left disappointed, new research from TD Economics suggests
View ArticleFrozen pipelines, expensive tankers and no storage: Russia's hesitation to...
The world’s second-largest oil producer faces numerous obstacles to any deal that would actually cut production, even if Putin decides it’s in the national interest
View ArticleWhy investors are still cool on oil stocks despite blockbuster earnings
Knowing there's no pipeline runway, they're wary of companies' resorting to increased capital expenditures
View ArticleGwyn Morgan: Welcome to another year of stomping on Canada’s most important...
The cannabis industry may hit $6 billion in contributions to GDP, and automakers $20 billion. But oil and gas? A not-noteworthy $117 billion
View ArticleOil reserves see 'sizable' drop in another threat to global energy security
Recoverable reserves have fallen 9% from 2021
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