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  Stock markets close higher on U.S. economic reports, corporate earnings

  Febuary 18th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  TORONTO - The Toronto stock market closed higher, thanks in part to a pair of positive U.S. economic reports. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 49.12 points to 11,635.49, with financials leading advancers. The telecom sector was the leading...

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  Oil prices jump above US$77 as U.S. dollar weakens, investors eye crude demand

  Febuary 17th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  NEW YORK - Oil prices spiked above US$77 a barrel Tuesday as the U.S. dollar weakened and the stock market climbed on upbeat economic news. Benchmark crude for March delivery rose $2.88 to settle at $77.01 a barrel on the New York Mercantile...

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  Rogers reports $310-million profit for fourth quarter; revenue up four per cent

  Febuary 17th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B) is hiking its dividend and renewing a stock buyback program that will allow the Toronto-based company to buy back up to $1.5 billion worth of its publicly traded B shares in the coming year. The 10...

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  Stock markets gain on higher commodities, economic data and hope for Greece

  Febuary 17th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  TORONTO - The Toronto stock market closed sharply higher, led by a solid showing in the commodities sector as the U.S. dollar weakened. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 116.56 points to 11,586.37. The advance added to last week's 2.2 per cent gain...

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  Stock markets under a cloud amid debt crisis, China moves to slow economy

  Febuary 15th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  TORONTO - It could be a grind on the Toronto stock market this week with little in the way of market moving data, while investors deal with concerns about sovereign debt and the latest move by China to slow down its vibrant economy. But they are...

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  Stocks rise, European leaders pledge to help Greece with its growing debt crisis

  Febuary 12th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  TORONTO - The Toronto stock market moved higher Thursday as a commitment from the European Union to help Greece deal with its huge debt problem eased fears of a default. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 80.7 points to 11,367.1 at mid-afternoon....

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  Ottawa should move on pensions in budget: think-tank

  Febuary 12th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  OTTAWA - A new report says Ottawa needs to break the "deadlock" in reforming the pension system by making changes in the March 4 budget. William Robson at the C.D. Howe Institute says the debate over how to encourage Canadians to save more for...

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  Canadas merchandise trade deficit deepens, first annual deficit since 1975

  Febuary 11th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  OTTAWA - Canada posted its worst trade performance in more than three decades last year as the global recession and a strong loonie hammered exports. Statistics Canada reported Wednesday that the country's merchandise trade deficit widened to $246...

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  Stocks weak, investors look for reassurance about European debt crisis

  Febuary 11th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  TORONTO - The Toronto stock market moved slightly higher Wednesday afternoon with investors expecting the European Union to deal with a debt crisis enveloping some of its member countries. The S&P/TSX composite index moved was five points higher...

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  Transcontinental slashes U.S. operations with sale of direct mail operations

  Febuary 11th, 2010 - 5 h 00

  MONTREAL - Printing company Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) is dramatically reducing its U.S. presence after agreeing to sell its American direct mail operations to IWCO Direct of Minnesota for an undisclosed price. The Montreal-based company...

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• Febuary 9th, 2010 Worries about sovereign debt, global economic recovery push stock markets lower
• Febuary 8th, 2010 Oil stays above $71 in Europe amid cold snap in US northeast, stronger dollar, Iran tensions
• Febuary 8th, 2010 Asian stocks extend retreat after Wall Street ends week down; European shares higher
• Febuary 8th, 2010 CVS profit rises in 4th quarter as revenue from Caremark pharmacy benefits unit increases
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• Febuary 5th, 2010 Oil settles near US$73 on disappointing jobs data, stock market slide
• Febuary 5th, 2010 Retailers report solid January gains in clothing, luxury; Q4 outlook brightens
• Febuary 4th, 2010 Stock markets close mainly lower as growth in U.S. service sector falls short
• Febuary 4th, 2010 Oil hovers around $77, on expectations demand will rise, inflation worries

• Febuary 3rd, 2010 Better news from U.S. housing industry helps send stock markets higher
• Febuary 2nd, 2010 Stock markets rise, strong manufacturing report raises hopes for U.S. recovery
• Febuary 2nd, 2010 Whirlpool profit more than doubles; sales rise, helped by big gains in Latin America, Asia
• Febuary 2nd, 2010 Suncor Energy reports higher Q4 earnings mostly due to PetroCan merger.
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• January 28th, 2010 Maker of Toyota accelerator says number of reported incidents is small
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• January 27th, 2010 Shells case in oilsands differs from other players starting their projects up
• January 27th, 2010 Bank of England policy maker says economic outlook uncertain, but inflation an issue
• January 26th, 2010 Energy, financials take TSX higher; N.Y. rises as Bernankes prospects improve
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• January 26th, 2010 Shell to slow expansion in Albertas oilsands, CEO tells U.K. newspaper
• January 26th, 2010 Swiss drug maker Novartis says 4Q net profit up 54 pct to $2.32 billion
• January 26th, 2010 Drivers not getting much benefit yet from falling oil, crude settles at US$65.26
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• January 25th, 2010 Stock markets head for higher open following steep losses last week
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• January 22nd, 2010 Oil falls to lowest level in a month on weak demand for gasoline, jet fuel
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• January 22nd, 2010 Oil prices fall below $76 in Europe after figures show U.S. consuming less gasoline, jet fuel
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• January 21st, 2010 Starbucks reports better first-quarter results, ends two-year downturn in traffic
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• January 21st, 2010 Oil falls as investors worry Chinese demand not as strong as hoped
• January 21st, 2010 Obama to back limiting size and risk-taking by banks
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• January 14th, 2010 Mining stocks provide lift to TSX; N.Y. rises, Fed says recovery spreading
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• January 13th, 2010 German economy contracts 5 per cent in 2009, worst performance since WWII
• January 13th, 2010 Winter eases grip and oil cools, but higher gas prices on the way
• January 13th, 2010 Corus Entertainment profit rises to $73.9 million in its fiscal first quarter, revenue also up
• January 12th, 2010 Canadian dollar opened at 96.63 cents US, down 0.13 of a cent
• January 12th, 2010 WestJet signs service partnership with Exp-Air Cargo
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