Stock Markets/Investing


U.S. equities fall slightly, Aug. 27-31

Hopes of further injections of liquidity from the U.S. Federal Reserve following a speech Aug. 31 by Chairman Ben Bernanke sent gold prices higher and helped stem losses on U.S. equity markets. Bernanke’s remarks that the central bank is…



U.S. equity markets end winning streak

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 ended a five-week winning streak despite glimmers of hope that the U.S. Federal Reserve may provide more stimulus and news that the European Central Bank is debating whether to set targets in…




Venture rallies during Aug. 13-17 period

VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index rallied to its highest level since early July during the August 13 to 17 period, rising 42 points or 3.6% en route to 1,233.17 weekly close. Spot gold rose to US$1615.80 per oz. to…




Venture flat in August 7-10 period

VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index basically ended flat in the shortened August 7 to 10 period, up less than a point at 1,191 points even after two days of losses balanced out two days of gains. Volume was also little…




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