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Making sense of the markets this week: July 14, 2024 Jul 12th
Kyle Prevost, creator of 4 Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement, Canada’s DIY retirement planning course, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
Are U.S. rate cuts on the way?
While Canada’s inflation rate is obviously at the forefront around decision making.... More »
Most actively traded companies on the TSX + MORE May 3rd
Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:
Toronto Stock Exchange (13,707.68, down 157.95 points):
Aberdeen International Inc. (TSX:AAB). Financial Services. Up two cents, or 11.43 per cent, to 19.5 cents on 14.5 million shares.
Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K). Miner..... More »
BP bets on U.S. shale growth with bid for assets of BHP Billiton Jul 6th
BP PLC is in the lead to acquire the U.S. onshore shale oil and gas assets of BHP Billiton Ltd after submitting an offer worth well in excess of $10 billion US, people familiar with the matter said on Friday..... More »
Economy grew at 3.9 per cent rate in spring, helped by stronger consumer and business spending + MORE Sep 25th
WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy grew at an even faster clip in the spring than previously estimated. But that growth likely slowed in the summer, held back by global headwinds and turbulent financial markets.
The overall economy expanded at an annual rate of 3.9 per cent in the April-June quarte.... More »
Most actively traded companies on the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange:
Toronto Stock Exchange (14,649.86, up 124.67 points):
Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Transportation. Down four cents, or 1.02 per cent, to $3.88 on 17.7 million shares. Bombardier’s CSeries aircraft faces new uncertainty after Republic Airways, the plane’s largest customer, said it was weighing options on what to do with an aircraft that no longer fits into its operating model. The U.S. carrier told investors it hasn’t decided to cancel that US$3.06-billion firm order made in 2010 for 40 CS300 planes but it considering a number of possibilities.
Sulliden Gold Corporation Ltd. (TSX:SUE). Miner. Up 26 cents, or 33.33 per cent, to $1.04 on 13.08 million shares.
Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS.IR). Utilities. Up 48 cents, or 1.27 per cent, to $38.38 on 8.5 million shares.
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (TSX:IVN). Miner. Down 23 cents, or 14.02 per cent, to $1.41 on 6.2 million shares…
Toronto Stock Exchange (14,649.86, up 124.67 points):
Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Transportation. Down four cents, or 1.02 per cent, to $3.88 on 17.7 million shares. Bombardier’s CSeries aircraft faces new uncertainty after Republic Airways, the plane’s largest customer, said it was weighing options on what to do with an aircraft that no longer fits into its operating model. The U.S. carrier told investors it hasn’t decided to cancel that US$3.06-billion firm order made in 2010 for 40 CS300 planes but it considering a number of possibilities.
Sulliden Gold Corporation Ltd. (TSX:SUE). Miner. Up 26 cents, or 33.33 per cent, to $1.04 on 13.08 million shares.
Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS.IR). Utilities. Up 48 cents, or 1.27 per cent, to $38.38 on 8.5 million shares.
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (TSX:IVN). Miner. Down 23 cents, or 14.02 per cent, to $1.41 on 6.2 million shares…
Encana expected to score big with PrairieSky IPO
– theglobeandmail.com
Deal is now expected to rank among Canada’s largest IPOs, with possible value of $1.46-billion
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.
PetSmart, Qiwi, Tiffany, Lowe’s and MakeMyTrip are big market movers
– canadianbusiness.com
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Lowe’s Cos., down 11 cents to $45.41
Revenue and profit fell short of expectations for the first quarter, but the home improvement retailer stuck by its outlook.
Tiffany & Co., up $8.07 to $96.30
Margins are growing, global sales are booming and the luxury retailer appears to be able to name its price with confidence.
Hormel Foods Corp., down $1.39 to $47.14
Higher commodity costs could pressure 2014 earnings at the foodmaker, which fell short of profit expectations in the last quarter.
American International Group Inc., up $1.02 to $53.51
Goldman Sachs upgrades the insurer, saying it’s in the best position to deploy capital with positive results.
United Technologies Corp., up $1.74 to $114.84
The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Navy is in talks with other governments to boost sales of the company’s helicopters…
NYSE
Lowe’s Cos., down 11 cents to $45.41
Revenue and profit fell short of expectations for the first quarter, but the home improvement retailer stuck by its outlook.
Tiffany & Co., up $8.07 to $96.30
Margins are growing, global sales are booming and the luxury retailer appears to be able to name its price with confidence.
Hormel Foods Corp., down $1.39 to $47.14
Higher commodity costs could pressure 2014 earnings at the foodmaker, which fell short of profit expectations in the last quarter.
American International Group Inc., up $1.02 to $53.51
Goldman Sachs upgrades the insurer, saying it’s in the best position to deploy capital with positive results.
United Technologies Corp., up $1.74 to $114.84
The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Navy is in talks with other governments to boost sales of the company’s helicopters…
120 days – 1.70%
– 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.


