TSX falls, Oct. 31-Nov. 4
News that Canada’s gross domestic product expanded 0.2% in August after a 0.4% increase in July, and unease about the outcome of the U.S. presidential race, sent the S&P/TSX Composite…
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Uranium firms remain optimistic amid low demand
Uranium companies are staying upbeat, given what they see are strong long-term fundamentals for uranium as the number of nuclear reactors around the world increase, despite the current situation of…
TSX Venture drops, Oct. 24-28
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index shed 14.76 points, or 1.9%, over the report period to a 775.87-point close despite gains in commodity prices. Spot gold prices rose US$9.01 to US$1,275.47…
TSX dips as oil drops, Oct. 24-28
The S&P/TSX Composite Index lost ground over the week, retreating 1.3% to 14,785.29, as the price of oil weakened. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index stayed relatively flat at 63.46, while…
US markets post mixed results, Oct. 24-28
Real gross domestic product in the third quarter increased at a 2.9% annual rate, according to an advance estimate by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Real GDP in the…
World Gold Council: Price drop likely to spur demand
The following is an edited market analysis released by the World Gold Council in early October. For more information, please visit www.gold.org. After a remarkable performance year-to-date, the gold price…
Raymond James’ top nine gold stocks
Raymond James analysts Phil Russo and Chris Thompson are sharing their top nine gold stocks, expected third-quarter earnings per share and their thoughts on the gold price in an Oct….
Wall Street gains, Oct. 17-21
U.S. equities rose after a brighter outlook for commodities and positive corporate earnings in a number of sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1% to 18,145.71, and the S&P…
TSX Venture rebounds, Oct. 17-21
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index recovered 17.55 points, or 2.3%, to a 790.57-point close, after three weeks of declines. Spot gold prices rose US$15.43 to US$1,266.46 per oz., despite a…
TSX hits 16-month high, Oct. 17–21
Canada’s main benchmark index rose on the back of higher commodity prices and better-than-expected corporate earnings. The S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 2.4% to close at 14,939.04 — its highest level…
TSX Venture edges down, Oct. 10-14
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index saw its third straight week of declines, falling 7.78 points to a 773.02-point close, as the market prepares for an interest rate hike in December….
TSX posts marginal gain, Oct. 10-14
Canada’s benchmark index finished 0.1% higher at 14,584.99. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index fell 2.9% to 59.67 and the S&P/TSX Global Gold Index slid 0.6% to 205.98. New York spot…