Employment figures kick-start western markets
Western markets managed to rebound from a 1-day drop triggered by a stronger than expected employment growth south of the border for the report period ended March 12.The Vancouver Stock Exchange resou…
Rio Algom Limited
Resource stocks up in otherwise gloomy market
The Toronto Stock Exchange felt the effects of New York’s bad days last week, but rallied to finish the period ended March 12 with only a fractional loss. The TSE 300 composite index was down 59.72 po…
Rio welcomes high prices for copper
Improved copper prices and additional production from the Cerro Colorado mine in Chile helped Rio Algom (TSE) post improved financial results in 1995.The company produced 197.1 million lb. copper in 1…
STOCK MARKETS — TSE 300 quiet as metal prices fall
The Toronto Stock Exchange had a relatively quiet week, with low to moderate trading volumes and little movement in the indices. The TSE 300 composite index fell 9.53 points over the period Feb. 21-27…
Companies (March 04, 1996)
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STOCK MARKETS — Drop in interest rate causes late TSE rally
The Toronto Stock Exchange suffered heavy losses during the report period ended Dec. 19, but a drop in interest rates spurred a 40-point rally on the last day, which left the TSE 300 composite index a…
STOCK MARKETS — TSE 300 up on rising precious metal prices
The Toronto Stock Exchange enjoyed a gentle climb over the 5-day trading period ended Nov. 28, with precious-metals and technology sectors taking the lead. The TSE 300 composite index was up 49.48 poi…
Rio sells interest in Atlas Steels
Bidding is over in the Atlas Steels auction. Owner Rio Algom (TSE) has agreed to sell its 51% share in the Australian specialty steels firm to Email for A$66.4 million ($68.4 million Canadian).Rio Alg…
STOCK MARKET — Market recovers strongly after `No’ vote
The Toronto Stock Exchange, shaking from its encounter with the spectre of Quebec’s secession, rose strongly after Monday’s referendum result in that province. The TSE composite index jumped 79.4 poin…
Companies (November 06, 1995)
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Stock Markets — Base metal stocks rise in generally quiet market
The Toronto Stock Exchange moved in a very narrow range during the report week ended Aug. 23, and on comparatively little economic news. The TSE 300 composite finished the period at 4601.68, a gain of…
ODDS’N’SODS — The value of hindsight
About 2 billion years ago, when this planet was still a chilling, uninhabitable place, a precambrian stream laden with uranium-rich gravels emptied into a lake or inland sea just north of what is toda…