TSX touches 18-month low on concern over China’s economic growth
Canadian shares fell to the lowest in more than a year as world markets plummeted along with commodities amid growing concern China’s economic growth is slowing.
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TSX declines for 4th session in 5 on dismal data from Japan, New York
Canadian shares dropped for the fourth session in five as disappointing data from Japan and New York nudged down banking shares. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) fell 0.4% to 14,218.50 at 11:56 a.m.
TSX fluctuates as investors assess global growth; Aimia tumbles
Canadian shares have switched between small gains and losses on Friday as investors continued to evaluate the pace of global growth. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) was flat at 14,240.42 at 11:30 a.m. in Toro
TSX slides a 3rd day as crude slump pulls energy producers lower
Canadian shares fell for a third day on Thursday as oil’s continuing decline nudged down energy producers. The resource-heavy benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index fell 0.5% to 14,275.01 at 11:44 a.m. in Toronto. M
TSX tumbles as China further depreciates yuan; Air Canada, Metro decline
Canadian shares dropped more than 1 percent as stock markets around the globe retreated on worries further devaluation of the yuan may slow down global growth. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) gave up 1.3 perc
TSX dips as Yuan devaluation hits energy producers
Canadian shares tumbled, led by energy producers, hit by a sharp drop in crude prices on the heels of China's unexpected devaluation of the yuan. The resource-sensitive benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) f
TSX halts two-day slump as commodities producers climb; Telus drops
Canadian shares rebounded, snapping a two-day halt, as key sectors like financials, energy, and materials saw robust gains
TSX inches lower as energy producers drop with oil prices
Canadian shares slid as energy producers retreat with the slump of oil prices. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) stumbled 0.9 percent to 14,280.42 at 1:04 p.m. in Toronto. Two shares declined for every issue th
TSX snaps 6-session rally on commodities slump; TMX, Agrium slide
Canadian shares halted a six-session rally as a slump in oil prices nudged down commodities producers. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) fell 0.8 percent to 14,384.98 at 12:58 p.m. in Toronto. Seven o
TSX extends rally for 6th session as exports unexpectedly surge
Canadian shares advanced for a sixth day as commodities producers rallied after exports unexpectedly surged the most in almost a decade. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.3 percent to 14,534.22 at 12:33
TSX seesaws as consumer rally overpower commodities slump
Canadian shares wavered as a rise in consumer shares outstripped a slump in commodities producers. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) added 0.1 percent to 14,487.72 at 12:41 p.m. in Toronto. Three shar
TSX advances for 4th day as gold rebounds
Canadian shares climbed for a fourth session, as miners rallied with the price of bullion. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.7 percent to 14,478.70 at 12:49 p.m. in Toronto. Two shares advanced for every
TSX advances as energy rebound outstrips downbeat earnings
Canadian shares traded higher as a solid rebound in energy stocks overpowered disappointing earnings. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.5 percent to 14,368.57 at 12:34 p.m. in Toronto. Seven ou
TSX surges as investors welcome energy data; Bombardier, Toromont gain
Canadian shares surged as energy companies erased an earlier decline and banks gained, and investors cheered forecast-beating crude inventory data out of the U.S. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.9 perc
TSX halts 7-day rout as China fears abate; Husky, MEG gain
Canadian shares broke a seven-day rout as investors assessed earnings reports and as Chinese shares pulled back from a selloff. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.4 percent to 14,053.12 at 12:50 p.m. in T
TSX retreats for 7th session on heels of China selloff
Canadian shares retreated for a seventh day, amid growing concerns the global economy is halting after Chinese shares slumped more than 8 percent, the most in eight years. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:O
TSX extends rout to 6th session on commodities plunge, downbeat earnings
Canadian shares fell for a sixth session as a slide in commodity prices nudged down energy producers and miners and amid downbeat earnings. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) slipped 0.5 percent to 14,198.90. Tw
TSX slumps for 5th session as commodity rout lingers; Teck Resources sink
Canadian shares dropped for a fifth session as banks, energy producers and miners resumed their slump. The resource-heavy benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) fell 0.7 percent to 14,202.08 at 12:48 p.m. in T
TSX declines as slumps among banks, oil producers, miners weigh
Canadian shares retreated as weakness in the three most heavily weighted sectors -- banks, oil, and mining -- continued to weigh on the market. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) slipped 0.5 percent to
TSX wavers as commodity producers snap slump
Canadian shares wavered as consumer and health-care shares retreated overpowering a rebound in commodity prices that helped drive up shares of energy and mining companies. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index fell 0.3 percent
TSX sinks as gold hits 5-year low; Goldcorp, Barrick tumble
Canadian shares retreated, led by miners, following the slump of bullion to the lowest level in five years. The resource-heavy benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) skidded 1.1 percent to 14,489.37 at 12:25 p
TSX halts 5-day rally as raw-materials producers dip with commodities prices
Canadian shares tumbled, breaking a five-session winning run, as miners and energy producers slumped with commodities prices. The resource-heavy benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) lost 0.9 percent to 14,60
TSX extends rally to 5th session as lenders gain on borrowing rate cut
Canadian shares stretched gains to a fifth session as banks rallied a day after the central bank cut borrowing rates. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.4 percent to 14,713.12 at 12:36 p.m. in T
TSX rallies after Bank of Canada trims benchmark interest rate to 0.5%
Canadian shares rallies after the Bank of Canada cut interest rates for a second time this year due to the impact of slumping oil on the world’s eleventh-largest economy. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (
TSX seesaws as surprise energy leap outstrips bank slump; Couche-Tard gains
Canadian shares wavered as a rally in energy shares compensated for a slump among financial stocks. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.2 percent to 14,565.58 at 12:37 p.m. in Toronto. More than
TSX leaps amid Greek debt deal optimism
Canadian shares advanced amid optimism that Greece clinched a deal with its creditors that would keep Athens afloat and part of the euro community. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) gained 1 percent to 14,561.3
TSX rebounds on renewed hopes over Greece, China
Canadian shares advanced on renewed hopes that debt-laden Greece will reach a deal with its creditors this weekend and stave off an exit from the eurozone. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.9 p
TSX seesaws as financials rebound outstrips mining slump; Pacific Rubiales plummets
Canadian shares seesawed between gains and losses as stronger financial stocks overshadowed a slump in miners and energy producers. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) inched up 0.1 percent to 14,428.99
TSX stumbles as China worries nudge down banks, energy producers
Canadian shares dropped more than 1 percent as a selloff in Chinese shares stoked concern that economic expansion will shrink in Canada’s second-largest trading partner. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (T
TSX sinks as commodities slump drags down raw-material producers
Canadian shares declined as a slump in commodities prices nudged down raw-material producers. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) fell 0.6 percent to 14,512.29 at 12:41 p.m. Three shares declined for ev
TSX declines as energy producers tumble on Greek drama
Canadian shares dropped as energy producers sank after Greek voters rejected austerity measures, endangering the country's future in the euro zone and darkening overall market sentiment. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (
TSX flat in thin trading; energy shares drop on softened oil prices
Canadian shares were steady in thin trading today due to the U.S. Independence Day holiday, with gains limited by a drop in energy shares as oil prices eased back. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) ad
TSX steady in thin trading; energy shares drop on softened oil prices
Canadian shares were steady in thin trading today due to the U.S. Independence Day holiday, with gains limited by a drop in energy shares as oil prices eased back. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) ad
TSX rises as U.S. adds jobs; Detour Gold drops
Canadian shares rose as the U.S. added jobs in June and investors speculated when the Federal Reserve might hike interest rates. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.3 percent to 14,601.17 a
TSX rebounds as consumer, energy shares gain
Canadian shares regained some ground today after yesterday's precipitous drop, with banks rebounding and rising oil prices helping energy stocks, and as investors watched developments on Greek debt negotiations. The benchmark Standard &
TSX sinks 2% as Greece debt crisis deteriorates
Canadian shares tumbled around 2 percent today after Greece closed its banks amid fears that the country was headed toward default. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) fell 2 percent to 14,519.29 at 12:
TSX drops in thin trading; lower crude prices nudge down energy stocks
Canadian shares fell for a second day in relatively quiet trading today with lower crude prices nudging down energy stocks and last-ditch talk efforts between Greece and its creditors to avoid a debt default dominating investor focus. The S
TSX snaps a three-day rally as investors await Greek talks resolution
Canadian shares fell, led by commodities producers, as investors awaited a resolution to the Greek debt negotiations. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) slipped 0.2 percent to 14,915.63 at 12:14 p.m. i
TSX advances 3rd day as energy producers, miners rally; Rogers gains
Canadian shares advanced for a third session as energy producers and miners rallied, bucking broader market trends. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) advanced 0.5 percent to 14,974.66 at 12:44 p.m. in Toronto.
TSX rises on Greek debt deal hopes; BlackBerry slumps
Canadian shares advanced for a second day, fuelled by optimism grew over Greece debt negotiations. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.7 percent to 14,889.71 at 12:42 p.m. in Toronto. More than t
TSX rallies on Greek deal hopes; NeuLion climbs
Canadian shares advanced, joining a global rally amid optimism that an eleventh-hour deal could be reached between debt-laden Greece and its creditors. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.9 percent to 14,7
TSX declines on retail-sales retreat, Greece worries; TSE:SJ, Cenovus Energy slips
Canadian shares dropped with investors disappointed by Canadian retail sales data and gripped by concern over the Greece debt crisis. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) slipped 0.4 percent to 14,708.28 at 12:40
TSX advances as bullion leaps on Fed signals
Canadian shares edged higher today, led by miners, as gold futures were poised to settle above $1,200 an ounce for the first time in nearly a month amid hints from the Federal Reserve it may raise interest rates at a gradual pace. The S&
TSX swings as investors await Fed statement; David’s Tea tumbles
Canadian shares seesawed between gains and losses ahead of the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy statement. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) was little changed at 14,750.33 at 12:43 p.m. in To
TSX drops as investors await Fed meeting, monitor Greek debt talks; Tahoe sinks
Canadian shares fell as investors awaited the outcome of a two-day Federal Reserve policy meeting and continue to monitor Greek debt talks. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) slid 0.2 percent to 14,727
TSX swings amid Greece bailout talks; Hudson’s Bay jumps after deal
Canadian shares wavered as a decline in global equities amid negotiations to prevent a Greek default outstripped a retail rally. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) was up 0.1 percent at 14,753.80 at 1:
TSX retreats for 2nd day as oil prices slump
Canadian shares dropped for a second day as slumping oil prices nudged down energy producers amid mounting worries Greece may not survive default on its debt. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) fell 0.
TSX snaps 2-day rise as oil producers, miners retreat with commodities prices
Canadian shares dropped, halting two days of gains, as commodities producers slumped with the price of crude and metals. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) slid 0.4 percent to 14,834.38 at 12:25 p.m. i
TSX rises as commodities pick up; Dollarama rallies on earnings.
Canadian shares advanced today as oil and gas producers rallied on stronger crude prices while gold lifted miners. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.8 percent to 14,940 at 12:40 p.m. in Toronto. Five sha
TSX snaps three-day rout amid oil rally; Canadian Natural, Cenovus gain
Canadian shares rose today, halting a three-day slide, a rally in oil prices lifted energy producers. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.5 percent to 14,814.94 at 12:33 p.m. in Toronto. Three shares advan
TSX tumbles as energy producers lead retreat
Canadian shares tumbled as energy producers eased back with falling crude prices. The resource-heavy benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) fell 1.4 percent. Five shares declined for every stock that advanced
TSX reverses earlier losses after OPEC decision to retain production target
Canadian shares advanced, reversing earlier losses after OPEC’s decided to maintain its oil output target, offsetting worries that the U.S. Federal Reserve might raise interest rates sooner than the market had expected. The benchmark
TSX tumbles as commodities retreat amid Greece debt negotiations
Canadian shares tumbled as energy producers and miners retreated with the slump of commodities amid a standoff in Greek debt talks with a Friday deadline looming. The resource-heavy benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index
TSX advances a 3rd day as investors watch Greek debt negotiations; Canaccord surges
Canadian shares advanced for a third day as investors eyed Greek debt developments. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.3 percent to 15,147 at 12:49 p.m. in Toronto. Seven out of the ten main share groups
TSX rises as commodity producers rally amid greenback slump; Air Canada surges
Canadian shares advanced, led by energy producers and miners, as a retreat in the U.S. dollar helped lift commodity prices. The resource-heavy benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.4 percent to 15,130.
TSX wavers as mining gains outstrip energy, banking declines
Canadian shares fluctuated as gains among miners offset declines in energy producers and banks. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.2 percent to 15,044.50. Five shares advanced for every four sto
TSX retreats as economy has worst quarterly contraction in six years
Canadian shares retreated after data showed the world’s eleventh-largest economy suffered its biggest contraction in nearly six years in the first quarter. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) fell 0.5 perce
TSX declines as Greece concerns mount; investors shrug off stronger-than-expected bank earnings
Canadian shares traded lower today as worried increased that Greece may not reach a deal with creditors and as investors shrugged off stronger-than-expected earnings from three of the country's biggest lenders. The Standard & Poor&rsquo
TSX rises as BMO, NBC report stronger earnings, hike dividend
Canadian shares rose after Bank of Montreal and National Bank of Canada reported better-than-expected earnings and announced dividend increases. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.4 percent to 15,110.50 a
TSX stumbles as drops in gold, oil nudge down commodity producers
Canadian shares tumbled today as a plunge in gold and oil prices nudged down commodity producers. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) fell 1 percent to 15,036.88 at 12:55 p.m. in Toronto. Seven shares d
TSX steady in thin trading amid public holidays in U.S., Europe
Canadian shares were flat as loss among commodity producers overshadowed gains among financial shares in a quiet trade due to public holidays in the U.S. and much of Europe. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE
TSX steady in thin trading amid public holidays in U.S., Europe
Canadian shares were flat as loss among commodity producers overshadowed gains among financial shares in a quiet trade due to public holidays in the U.S. and much of Europe. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE
TSX retreats as energy producers fall with oil price; BlackBerry gains
Canadian shares retreated today as energy producers fell with the price of oil, overshadowing gains in health-care and information-technology shares. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) skidded 0.1 percent to 15,
TSX advances as energy producers lead gains; Pacific Rubiales, Husky rise
Canadian shares advanced as higher crude prices helped lift energy producers for the third straight session. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) rose 0.9 percent to 15,206 at 12:35 p.m. in Toronto. More than two
TSX snaps three-day advance as financials lead gains; Sears Canada rises
Canadian shares fell, ending a three-day advance, as a slump among financial shares offset a rally among commodity producers. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) was down 0.1 percent at 15,106.83 at 12:
TSX little changed as commodity producer slump offsets financials rally
Canadian shares seesawed between gains and losses as a slump among commodity producers offset gains in financial shares. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) was little changed at 15,103.19 at 12:46 p.m.
TSX flat as gains among resource producers offset financials; Aimia gains
Canadian shares fluctuated as a rally among miners and energy producers overshadowed a slump among financial shares. The benchmark Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) added 0.2 percent to 15,064.10 at 12:45 p.m. in T
TSX snaps three-day slump as miners lead gains with bullion rally
Canadian shares rose, ending a three-day losing streak, as miners jumped as gold hit a three-month high. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) added 0.3 percent to 15,019 at 12:39 p.m. in Toronto. Five shares advan
TSX extends rout for 3rd day as U.S. economic data disappoints
Canadian shares dropped for a third day as U.S. economic data disappointed investors. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) fell 0.4 percent to 14,978.29 at 12:33 p.m. in Toronto. Eight out of ten share groups were
TSX drops as global stocks sink; TMX Group slumps
Canadian shares dropped for a second day, tracking global equities. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) fell 0.5 percent to 15,073.90 at 12:42 p.m. in Toronto. Three shares declined for every two issues that adva
TSX eases as investors digest Friday’s U.S. jobs data
Canadian shares retreated, led by the three major heavyweight segments, as investors continue to digest Friday’s U.S. employment data and as oil prices drop. The Standard & Poor’s/TSX Composite Index (TSE:OSPTX) fell 0