Short Position Report
TSX Short Positions Short positions outstanding at July 31/12 (with changes from July…
Stock Markets/Investing
TSX falls as ECB fails to follow through
The TSX Composite Index was off 101 points to 11,662.59 for the July 30 to Aug 3 period after the European Central Bank disappointed investors.
U.S. stocks gain on expectations, July 30-Aug.3
The Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to end the July 30–August 3 trading week above the 13,000-level, following mixed economic news from the United States and Europe. The Dow gained 20 points to close at 13,096.17.
US stocks gain during the July 23-27 week
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed the 13,000-level, a line it has not crossed since early May. The Dow average rallied 253 points to end the July 23-27 week up 2% at 13,075.66.
Venture slips on low volumes in July 23-27 period
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index slipped 5.55 points in the July 23 to 27 period to end at 1,190.64 points after two days of losses outweighed three days of gains. Volume was down considerably, coming in roughly 20…
Promise of stimulus lifts TSX
TSX Composite Index rose 231 points to 11,766.36 for the July 23-27 period as investors chose to focus on the themes of potential monetary easing and a leveling off of the European debt crisis.
Venture edges up in July 16-20 period
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index climbed 9.23 points in the July 16-20 period to end at 1,196.19 points after three days of gains outweighed two days of losses. Volume would have increased noticeably were it not for a…
TSX moves up during the July 16-20 week
The S&P/TSX Composite Index gained for four straight sessions during the July 16-20 trading week, before dipping on July 20 to end at 11,622.91 points, up 108.38 points from where it began.
U.S. equities manage small gain, July 16-20
Wall Street enjoyed a three-day winning streak and ended the July 16-20 trading week in positive territory despite sobering news on Friday that Spain’s indebted region of Valencia had asked the central government for financial aid,…
Short Position Report
TSX Short Positions Short positions outstanding at July 15/12 (with changes from June…
Venture loses ground during July 9-13 period
VANCOUVER — After enjoying a brief early-week rally during the July 9 to 13 trading period, the S&P TSX Venture Composite Index pared gains, closing down 2% or 24.4 points at 1,184.25. Uncertainty surrounding the Eurozone crisis and…
TSX falls despite late rebound
The TSX Composite Index rallied at the end of the July 9-13 period but still finished lower than where it began, shedding 145 points to finish at 11,514.53 points. After a six-day losing streak the Index managed a rebound on July 13 thanks to…