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Feschuk: Maple Leafs badly in need of an upgrade

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Administrator

[written by Dave Feschuk, courtesy of torontostar.com] As the trade deadline nears and the losses pile up, the shopping list in Leafland only seems to get longer. Toronto’s NHL team, like a lot of clubs on the playoff bubble, could … Continue reading →

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Wealth management company CI Financial hikes dividend, reports net income of $87.8M in Q4

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Administrator

[The Canadian Press, courtesy of globaltoronto.com] TORONTO – Wealth management company CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) is raising its dividend after the company eked out a marginal increase in profits in the fourth quarter but saw its assets grow sharply. The … Continue reading →

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Halifax brokerage expands to Ontario

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Administrator

[written by John Demont, business reporter courtesy of thechronicleherald.ca] A Halifax stock brokerage firm is taking a bold step onto the national stage and expanding its boardroom in the process. Beacon Securities Ltd. announced Wednesday that it was hiring two … Continue reading →

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Toronto stock market to head higher on Greek commitments, rising oil prices

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Administrator

[written by Malcolm Morrison - The Canadian Press, courtesy of canadianbusiness.com] TORONTO – The Toronto stock market was set to advance Wednesday as the Greek government moved to reassure markets that it can meet the conditions for a crucial bailout. … Continue reading →

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BMO: Retailers Counting on Strong Valentine’s Day Spending to Bolster February Sales

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Administrator

[marketwire via comtex] However, economic uncertainty and slow job growth may restrain consumers. – Most Canadians say ‘I love you’ with candy, flowers or jewellery. – The love struck may be dining in this Valentine’s Day. – Saskatchewanians most romantic … Continue reading →

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