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90 days - 1.60% + MORE May 9th
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Most actively traded companies on the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange markets
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange:
Toronto Stock Exchange (14,001.65 up 101.16 points):
Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Aerospace. Down 36 cents, or 8.91 per cent, to $3.68 on 49.2 million shares. The Montreal-based aerospace and rail equipment manufacturer disclosed that delays in the delivery of its new CSeries commercial aircraft will add about US$1 billion in development costs and capitalized interest. The news came on the same day that it reported adjusted quarterly earnings of seven cents per share, well below estimates of 11 cents.
Air Canada (TSX:AC.B). Airline. Down 28 cents, or 4.50 per cent, to $5.94 on 7.4 million shares.
Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K). Miner. Down one cent, or 0.18 per cent, to $5.66 on 7.3 million shares.
B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO). Miner. Up 17 cents, or 6.09 per cent, to $2.96 on 7 million shares.
Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B). Miner. Down $1.86, or 6.68 per cent, to $26 on 6…
Toronto Stock Exchange (14,001.65 up 101.16 points):
Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Aerospace. Down 36 cents, or 8.91 per cent, to $3.68 on 49.2 million shares. The Montreal-based aerospace and rail equipment manufacturer disclosed that delays in the delivery of its new CSeries commercial aircraft will add about US$1 billion in development costs and capitalized interest. The news came on the same day that it reported adjusted quarterly earnings of seven cents per share, well below estimates of 11 cents.
Air Canada (TSX:AC.B). Airline. Down 28 cents, or 4.50 per cent, to $5.94 on 7.4 million shares.
Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K). Miner. Down one cent, or 0.18 per cent, to $5.66 on 7.3 million shares.
B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO). Miner. Up 17 cents, or 6.09 per cent, to $2.96 on 7 million shares.
Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B). Miner. Down $1.86, or 6.68 per cent, to $26 on 6…
Don't fall in love with one stock
– canoe.ca
Infatuation and chocolate both produce a dopamine high. A gooey fudge brownie might not be an exact substitute for a hot date, but hey, the sugar rush will get you through the night!
Talk to family about money—especially if you don’t want to
– moneysense.ca
TORONTO – Financial discussions can be tricky at the best of times but, when you’re dealing with family, they run the risk of getting out of control, especially when it comes to sensitive topics such as death and debt.Whether you’re a parent worried about your adult child’s spending habits, or a daughter worried about your father’s diminishing mental capacity, talking about money and financial planning across generations can require incredible diplomacy.
“It’s going to be emotional and conflicting at times and the only way you can deal with that is to step up and open the subject,” said Robert Kerr, founder of Kerr Financial Group, a firm he runs with his daughter Krista.
As with most family conflicts, communication is the key to dealing with finances. Discussions around estate planning, spending and legacies are important and, and if you have them early, they can take a positive tone.
“To start the conversation, you don’t have to demand your parents’ balance sheet or every detail of every asset they have,” said Krista Kerr…
30 days – 1.50%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2013-11-28. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.


