The TSX gains slightly, Aug. 8-12
The TSX Composite Index gained 3% during the Aug. 8-12 week to close up 380.03 points to 12,542.20 as investors digested mixed signals from the U.S.
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Volatile U.S. stocks end higher, Aug. 8-12
It was one of the most volatile weeks in Wall Street history with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 index swinging wildly between Monday and Wednesday before ending higher for two days in a row on Thursday and Friday. For the…
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Aberdeen International — George Faught resigned as CEO, but appointed as the vice-chairman and remains a director; David Stein appointed CEO.Altiplano Minerals — Charles Chebry resigned as president and CEO; John McCaffrey resigned…
LME warehouse levels
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, Aug 8, 2011 (change from Aug 1 in brackets):
Daily metal prices
DateAug 8Aug 5Aug 4Aug 3Aug 2
North American stock exchange indices
DateAug 8Aug 5Aug 4Aug 3Aug 2HighLow
TSX short positions
Short positions outstanding at July 31/11 (with changes from July 15/11).
TSX Venture short positions
Short positions outstanding at July 31/11 (with changes from July 15/11).
Dividends 2010
CompanyDiv.PayRecord
Lending rates
as of 9 a.m. ET. Aug. 23, 2010(%)
International quotes
Australia (A$)Aug 24Aug 17Change
Exchange rates
CANADIAN/U.S. EXCHANGE (Bank of Canada noon rate)