China’s February exports jump 45.7 per cent in sign of growing global demand
March 10, 2010
China's exports grew strongly in February in a new sign of a rebound in global demand, government figures showed Wednesday.
China’s February exports jump 45.7 per cent in sign of growing global demand
Soaring China property prices raise worries over bubble, leave many unable to buy own homes
March 10, 2010
The luxury apartment buildings Yang Xuhua passes on her way to work are a daily reminder of her own frustrated efforts to buy a home. Prices for even modest apartments in Shanghai have soared, putting home purchases out of reach for white collar workers and professionals.
Soaring China property prices raise worries over bubble, leave many unable to buy own homes
Toyota says it will expand recall of Tundra pickups to address frame rust issue
March 9, 2010
Toyota said Tuesday it will expand a recall announced last year to fix Tundra pickup trucks with frames that could rust and lead to spare tires falling from the vehicle.
Toyota says it will expand recall of Tundra pickups to address frame rust issue
Alberta royalty changes to be released Thursday in response to review
March 9, 2010
Changes to energy royalties in Alberta are to be announced Thursday with the release of a report on the industry's competitiveness.
Alberta royalty changes to be released Thursday in response to review
Automodular: GM demanding it cut prices 50 per cent at Oshawa plant
March 9, 2010
General Motors is reportedly demanding that sub-assembly contractor Automodular Corp. cut its prices in half at GM's Oshawa, Ont., car plant or risk losing its contract.
Automodular: GM demanding it cut prices 50 per cent at Oshawa plant
Most actively traded companies on the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange markets
March 9, 2010
Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange:
Most actively traded companies on the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange markets
Canadian firms come under fire for failing to government money and investing
March 9, 2010
Canadian businesses are coming under increasing scrutiny for failing to take advantage of government incentives to build for the economy of tomorrow.
Canadian firms come under fire for failing to government money and investing
Royal Laser gets $40-million takeover offer, other bidders in wings
March 9, 2010
rolled steel processor Royal Laser Corp. (TSX:RLC) said Tuesday it has received a non-binding takeover offer from an undisclosed buyer that values the company at about $40 million or 41 cents per share.
Royal Laser gets $40-million takeover offer, other bidders in wings
Falling oil, gold push TSX slightly lower; Scotiabank hands in solid earnings
March 9, 2010
The Toronto stock market was little changed early Tuesday afternoon as Scotiabank handed in a better than expected earnings report and commodity prices weakened.
Falling oil, gold push TSX slightly lower; Scotiabank hands in solid earnings
New cellphone player Wind Mobile wasn’t ready to launch in December: report
March 9, 2010
Wind Mobile launched its new Canadian wireless communications service before it was ready and hasn't been able to attract significant customers, says a market-research report by the SeaBoard Group.
New cellphone player Wind Mobile wasn’t ready to launch in December: report
World Color CEO defends Quad/Graphics deal as best for shareholders
March 9, 2010
The head of World Color Press has defended the Montreal-based printing company's deal to merge with Quad/Graphics as its best opportunity to thrive and provide the biggest value for shareholders.
World Color CEO defends Quad/Graphics deal as best for shareholders
Canada’s five biggest banks earn combined $5.09 billion in first quarter
March 9, 2010
Canada's five biggest banks saw their profits soar by nearly two-thirds in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year before when the recession had battered away at earnings.
Canada’s five biggest banks earn combined $5.09 billion in first quarter
Chevron plans to cut 2,000 jobs, sell some overseas assets in restructuring
March 9, 2010
Chevron plans to cut 2,000 jobs, sell some overseas assets in restructuring
Judge certifies class-action lawsuit against Microsoft Canada
March 9, 2010
A British Columbia judge has certified a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft that alleges the software giant engaged in anti-competitive behaviour that enabled it to charge higher prices for its products.
Judge certifies class-action lawsuit against Microsoft Canada
Handy and Harman fine silver quotations Tuesday: C$18.681 ounce, $600.59 kg.
March 9, 2010
Handy and Harman fine silver quotations in Canadian dollars:
Handy and Harman fine silver quotations Tuesday: C$18.681 ounce, $600.59 kg.
Apollo acquiring Linear Gold in court-approved deal; pays 20 per cent premium
March 9, 2010
Apollo Gold Corp. plans to acquire Linear Gold Corp. in a share-swap merger that values Linear at more than $100 million, the companies announced Tuesday.
Apollo acquiring Linear Gold in court-approved deal; pays 20 per cent premium
NuVista Energy Q4 profit drops to $10.5M from $24.4M as revenue tumbles
March 9, 2010
NuVista Energy Ltd. said Tuesday it will continue to pursue acquisition opportunities in the current fiscal year despite disappointing fourth-quarter and full-year profits due to lower revenues.
NuVista Energy Q4 profit drops to $10.5M from $24.4M as revenue tumbles
Growing crude supplies pressure oil prices, reversing two-day rally
March 9, 2010
Oil prices reversed a two-day rally and fell sharply on Tuesday, driven by a stronger U.S. dollar, a lacklustre stock market and rising crude supplies.
Growing crude supplies pressure oil prices, reversing two-day rally
Couche-Tard earnings fall to $54.8 million from $71.1 million
March 9, 2010
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., Canada's largest convenience store operator (TSX:ATD.B) reports its third quarter profits fell to US$54.8 million from $71.1 million as the company was hit with lower fuel revenues in the United States.
Couche-Tard earnings fall to $54.8 million from $71.1 million
London’s Financial Times 100 index closed at 5,602.30, down 4.42 points
March 9, 2010
The Financial Times Index of 100 industrials closed at 5,602.30 on Tuesday, down 4.42 points.
London’s Financial Times 100 index closed at 5,602.30, down 4.42 points
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