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Spot pricesCourtesy of ScotiabankTuesday, October 23, 2012Precious MetalsPrice…
Short-term exec optimism returns: MRG Survey
The following is an edited summary of findings from the Mining Recruitment Group’s latest executive survey, which was distributed during the first week of October and completed by 125 mining leaders.
TSX makes gains despite contradictory data
The TSX Composite Index shrugged off the uncertain economic climate and managed to gain 234 points, reaching 12,415.98 points for the Oct. 15-19 period. The Index was carried to greater heights on the back of stronger than expected quarterly…
TSX Venture jumps from Oct. 15-19
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index gained 22.8 points or 1.8% during the Oct. 15-19 trading period before closing out the week at 1,315.62 points. Promising news out of the U.S. and China early in the week drove gains,…
U.S. markets post marginal gains, Oct. 15-19
Disappointing earnings from U.S. bellwethers McDonald’s and General Electric soured an already grim mood on Wall Street with Oct. 19 marking the worst day the Dow Jones Industrial Index has had since June 21. For the week the Dow managed…
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Spot pricesCourtesy of ScotiabankTuesday, October 16, 2012Precious MetalsPrice…
Short Position Report
TSX Short Positions Short positions outstanding at Oct. 15/12 (with changes from Sept….
TSX Venture loses ground, Oct. 9-12
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite fell 52.2 points or 3.9% during the shortened Oct. 9-12 trading period, eventually closing at 1,292.81 points. The week started out on a sombre note, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
TSX down as dark clouds form
Investors took a dismal view of the global economy and their mood took a toll on Canadian markets as the TSX Composite index fell 169 points to finish the holiday shortened Oct. 9-12 period at 12,202 points.
U.S. markets retreat, Oct. 8-12
U.S. markets retreated in the Oct. 8-12 trading week despite data demonstrating that Americans are the most upbeat they have been in five years. The approaching U.S. election and worries about Europe, slowing Chinese growth and corporate…