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Commodity stocks, financials lead gains on TSX; economic data helps boost N.Y.

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TORONTO – A strong earnings report from CIBC (TSX:CM) helped push the Toronto stock market sharply higher Wednesday while investors largely shrugged off data showing the Canadian economy hit the brakes in the second quarter. (more here…) Related items Commodity stocks, financials lead gains on TSX, CIBC beats expectations Resource stocks, financials take TSX...

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Commodity stocks, financials lead gains on TSX, CIBC beats expectations

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TORONTO – The Toronto stock market was higher Wednesday as investors took in data showing the Canadian economy hit the brakes in the second quarter while bank stocks advanced after CIBC (TSX:CM) delivered a solid earnings report. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 61.2 points to 12,695.91 while the (more here…) Related items Commodity stocks,...

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Global Investor: How to buy Chinese stocks after their rout

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The Chinese stock market, which has tended to be characterized with broad brush strokes, is a nuanced one. (more here…) Related items Chinese stock market lower on Financials Asia stocks fall as Europe debt turmoil grows Asia: Mixed end to the week China stocks czar faces battle to win back investor trust Hong Kong...

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Stocks extend gains amid new rules on short selling, strong U.S. retail data

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TORONTO – North American stock markets were higher Friday as a strong U.S. retail sales report raised hopes that a market bottom is near after three weeks of selloffs. (more here…) Related items Asia stocks fall as Europe debt turmoil grows China stocks czar faces battle to win back investor trust China may let...

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Continued Support Seen For Shanghai Bourse

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The China stock market has finished higher now in consecutive trading days, collecting more than 55 points or 2.1 percent in the process. The Shanghai Composite Index finished just above the 2,580-point plateau, and now traders are looking for further upside at the opening of trade on Friday. (more here…) Related items China Stocks...

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World stocks rise after Wall Street lurches higher

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World stock markets were mostly up Friday following a dramatically higher finish on Wall Street that was prompted by a slight drop in U.S. unemployment claims. (more here…) Related items World stocks fall on Europe debt crisis impasse World stocks rise as selloffs create bargains World stocks jump as Obama announces US debt deal...

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