TSX rallies on ECB plans, stimulus hopes
The S&P/TSX Composite Index gained during the Sept. 3-7 trading week to close at 12,268.01, up 319 points from where it began.
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U.S. equities strong performers, Sept. 3-7
Hopes of additional stimulus measures from the U.S. Federal Reserve after news of disappointing jobs data in the month of August; the announcement by the Chinese government of a US$150 billion infrastructure building program; and news that the…
TSX down as market awaits QE3
The TSX Composite Index went into the Labour Day weekend on a down turn as it shed 148 points to 11,949.26 for the Aug 27-31 period.
Venture recovery hits a snag in August 27-31 period
VANCOUVER — The mid-August rebound of the S&P TSX Venture Composite Index came to a halt in the August 27 to 31 period as four days of losses left the index down 11.14 points at 1,240.74. Volume was in line with recent weeks at an…
U.S. equities fall slightly, Aug. 27-31
Hopes of further injections of liquidity from the U.S. Federal Reserve following a speech Aug. 31 by Chairman Ben Bernanke sent gold prices higher and helped stem losses on U.S. equity markets. Bernanke’s remarks that the central bank is…
Venture climbs for second week in August 20-24 period
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index climbed for a second week, up 18.46 points in the August 20 to 24 period to end at 1,251.88 points after four days of gains. Volume was fairly consistent with the rest of August at an…
U.S. equity markets end winning streak
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 ended a five-week winning streak despite glimmers of hope that the U.S. Federal Reserve may provide more stimulus and news that the European Central Bank is debating whether to set targets in…
Short Position Report
TSX Short Positions Short positions outstanding at Aug 15/12 (with changes from July…
TSX falls during the Aug 20-24 week
The S&P/TSX Composite Index slipped 7.66 points during the Aug. 20-24 trading week to close at 12,082.23.
Venture rallies during Aug. 13-17 period
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index rallied to its highest level since early July during the August 13 to 17 period, rising 42 points or 3.6% en route to 1,233.17 weekly close. Spot gold rose to US$1615.80 per oz. to…
TSX moves higher on Eurozone hopes, Aug. 13-17
The S&P/TSX Composite Index jumped 199 points or 1.7% during the Aug. 13-17 trading week to close at 12,089.89.
U.S. markets up for sixth consecutive week, Aug. 13-17
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 posted gains for the sixth consecutive week, buoyed by comments from German Chancellor Angela Merkel that she supported the European Central Bank’s efforts to fight debt, and…