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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