TSX falls on Cyprus concerns, March 18-22
Toronto’s resource-heavy index retreated during the March 18–22 as concerns over Cyprus’ financial state dominated the week.
Stock Markets/Investing
Silver Wheaton on the hunt following record year
VANCOUVER — A strong fourth quarter capped off another banner year for Vancouver-based streaming outfit Silver Wheaton (SLW-T, SLW-N). On March 21 the company reported record production and financial results during 2012, and…
Short Position Report
Short positions outstanding at Mar. 15/13 (with changes from Feb. 28/13).
The secret to making money in junior resource stocks
Many investors think junior exploration companies are high-risk investments that are fraught with challenges, with little chance of success. While it is true that the odds are against a company finding a mine (less than one in 10,000, by some…
Toronto Stock Exchange, March 11 – 15
The S&P/TSX Composite Index was down nearly 6 points to end the week at 12,830.03 points, thanks to a 1%, or 134-point decline, on March 13.
TSX Venture Exchange, March 11 – 15
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index had an uneventful week, falling just 0.7 of a point, or 0.06%, before closing at 1,117.15. The index gained ground later in the week on the back of rising commodity prices and a strong jobs report in the…
U.S. Markets, March 11 – 15
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended a 10-day winning streak, but eked out a 0.81% gain to close at 14,514.11, while the S&P 500 Index climbed 0.61% to finish at 1,560.70. Data showing growth in U.S. manufacturing and retail sales was…
TSX slips during March 11-15
The TSX Composite Index was down nearly 6 points to end the March 11-15 week at 12,830.03 points, thanks to a 1% or 134-point decline on March 13.
TSX Venture remains steady, Mar.11-15
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index capped off another uneventful week during the March 11-15 trading period, falling just 0.7 of a point or 0.06% before closing at 1,117.15 points. The Index gained ground later in the…
TSX and TSX Venture Exchange warrants
The following mining-related warrants are trading on the TSX and TSX Venture Exchange:
U.S. markets end in positive territory, Mar. 11-15
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended a 10-day winning streak but still managed to eke out a 0.81% gain for the week to close at 14,514.11. The S&P 500 index climbed 0.61% to finish at 1,560.70. News of growth in U.S. manufacturing and…
Editorial: The PDAC-saw
The first week of March was dominated by the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s mega-convention in Toronto, with 30,147 investors, analysts, mining executives, geologists, government officials, students and international…