Canada Market Report Headlines
Fri, Jun 28 2013
CANADA STOCKS-Soaring golds buoy TSX; but BlackBerry gets pummeled
* TSX rises 123.33 points, or 1.03 percent, to 12,129.11 * Nine of 10 main index sectors decline * Index slips nearly 5 percent in second quarter * BlackBerry tumbles 26 percent after results * Gold miners up 8.4 percent, biggest jump in 3-1/2 years By John Tilak TORONTO, June 28 - Canada's main stock index hit a one-week high on Friday as gold-mining shares shot through the roof after bullion rallied, overshadowing a plunge in smartphone maker BlackBerry.
CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends higher as golds soar; BlackBerry dives
TORONTO, June 28 - Canada's main stock index jumped on Friday to hit a one-week high as gold-mining shares shot through the roof after bullion rallied, overshadowing a sharp drop in BlackBerry. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed up 123.33 points, or 1.03 percent, at 12,129.11. Nine of the 10 main sectors on the index were higher.
CANADA STOCKS-Fed hopes boost TSX, offset BlackBerry gloom
* TSX rises 146.76 points, or 1.22 percent, to 12,152.54 * Nine of 10 main sectors higher * BlackBerry tumbles 25 percent after results * Gold-mining shares jump 5.6 percent as bullion climbs By John Tilak TORONTO, June 28 - Canada's main stock index advanced on Friday as hopes for continued U.S. Federal Reserve stimulus measures fueled widespread gains and helped offset a steep decline in BlackBerry shares after the smartphone maker reported disappointing results.
CANADA STOCKS-TSX jumps 1 percent on Fed hopes, surge in golds
TORONTO, June 28 - Canada's main stock index rose more than 1 percent on Friday as a jump in shares of gold miners and widespread optimism about continued U.S. Federal Reserve stimulus offset a decline in BlackBerry. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 125.24 points, or 1.04 percent, at 12,131.02 in late-morning trade.
CANADA STOCKS-TSX climbs as Fed hopes offset BlackBerry dive
TORONTO, June 28 - Canada's main stock index rose in early Friday trade as positive sentiment following hopes of continued U.S. Federal Reserve stimulus helped offset a steep decline in BlackBerry shares after the smartphone maker reported disappointing results. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 18.06 points, or 0.15 percent, at 12,023.84 shortly after the open. BlackBerry shares were down 24 percent.
CANADA STOCKS-TSX set to open higher, but BlackBerry to weigh heavily
June 28 - Canada's main stock index looked set to open higher on Friday, helped by reassuring comments from Federal Reserve policymakers and positive Japanese data, but shares of BlackBerry were expected to weigh heavily after it reported weak results.
Thu, Jun 27 2013
CANADA STOCKS-TSX climbs as U.S. data buoys mood
* TSX rises 53.88 points, or 0.45 percent, at 12,005.78 * Eight of 10 main sectors advance * Aimia jumps after Aeroplan deal with TD Bank * BlackBerry slips ahead of earnings report By John Tilak TORONTO, June 27 - Canada's main stock index advanced on Thursday, helped by gains in most major sectors, as U.S. economic data lifted investor sentiment and eased concerns about the recovery in the world's largest economy. At the same time, the market cheered comments
CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends higher as U.S. data drives gains
TORONTO, June 27 - Canada's main stock index advanced on Thursday, with gains in most major sectors, as U.S. economic data lifted investor sentiment and eased concerns about an early rollback of the Federal Reserve stimulus. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed up 53.88 points, or 0.45 percent, at 12,005.78. Eight of the 10 main sectors on the index were higher.
CANADA STOCKS-TSX climbs as U.S. data warms sentiment
* TSX rises 53.38 points, or 0.49 percent, to 12,010.28 * Nine of 10 main index sectors advance * Aimia jumps after Aeroplan deal with TD Bank By John Tilak TORONTO, June 27 - Canada's main stock index advanced on Thursday as healthy U.S. economic data lifted investor sentiment and fueled gains in almost every major index sector. Further boosting the mood was data that showing German unemployment dropped unexpectedly in June and that Britain did not suffer a doubl
CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens higher as U.S. data fuels broad gains
TORONTO, June 27 - Canada's main stock index opened higher on Thursday, helped by gains across most major sectors, after healthy U.S. economic data lifted investor sentiment. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 51.17 points, or 0.43 percent, 12,003.07 shortly after the open.
McCain, Biden coming together for Sedona, Arizona forum
These days Washington is not known for bipartisanship, but every now and then a breakthrough is made. It is noteworthy that Vice President Joe Biden, a Democrat, and Senator John McCain, a Republican, are appearing together at a forum in Sedona, Arizona on Friday.
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