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Price of gold rises, and so does TSX

Price of gold rises, and so does TSX

  While some markets stumbled on Wednesday, rising metal prices helped Canada’s benchmark stock index to its second strong finish this week. View original content here: Price of gold rises, and so does TSX

 

Fears about global growth drag on markets

Fears about global growth drag on markets

  Canada’s benchmark stock index was swinging between gains and losses at midday Wednesday as other markets fell on concerns about global economic growth. View original content here: Fears about global growth drag on markets

 

Stocks mixed after weak Europe, China data

Stocks mixed after weak Europe, China data

  North American markets were mixed in early trading Wednesday on weak manufacturing data in Europe and China, as well as ongoing concerns over the Greece debt crisis. View original content here: Stocks mixed after weak Europe, China data

 

Kinder Morgan to decide on Trans Mountain expansion by end of March

Kinder Morgan to decide on Trans Mountain expansion by end of March

  CALGARY — Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP said Tuesday it has received commercial support to decide by the end of March on a $3.8-billion expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline that could double existing capacity to connect growing...

 

Telus to look at future of non-voting shares

Telus to look at future of non-voting shares

  Telus proposed to eliminate its non-voting shares Tuesday, announcing plans to put the matter to a vote at its annual shareholder meeting in May. “Our non-voting shares have historically traded at a discount from our common shares,”...

 

Chinese state-owned firms not Beijing puppets: study

Chinese state-owned firms not Beijing puppets: study

  China’s state-owned companies are motivated by profit, not national interest, so the Harper government shouldn’t “politicize” efforts by those firms to acquire Canadian assets, according to a study sponsored by the Canadian Council...

 

All fossil fuels must be cut to avoid global warming, scientists say

All fossil fuels must be cut to avoid global warming, scientists say

  Two Canadian climate change scientists from the University of Victoria say the public reaction to their recently published commentary has missed their key message: that all forms of fossil fuels, including the oilsands and coal, must be...

 

TSX hits five-month high on Greek bailout deal.

TSX hits five-month high on Greek bailout deal.

  Canada’s benchmark stock index held on to its gains, thanks to jumps in the prices of oil and gold. The S&P/TSX composite index closed the day at a five-month high of 12,623.36, up 165.06 points. View original content here: TSX...

 

NDP memberships skyrocket heading into leadership vote

NDP memberships skyrocket heading into leadership vote

  The number of NDP members has increased by about 50 per cent in the past few months, a sign that interest is rising as the party approaches its leadership vote next month. View original content here: NDP memberships skyrocket heading into...

 

Alternate pipeline route no better: B.C. First Nations

Alternate pipeline route no better: B.C. First Nations

  Switching the end point of the $5.5-billion Northern Gateway pipeline to Prince Rupert, B.C., from Kitimat will not win support among First Nations already opposed to the pipeline, says Coastal First Nations executive director Art Sterritt. View...