TSX Venture gains ground, Nov. 23-27
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index was on the rise, as it gained 1.36 points en route to a 522.01-point weekly close.
Stock Markets/Investing
Shareholder activism is the ‘new normal,’ Kingsdale report says
VANCOUVER — There’s been a rising tide of proxy contest activity in Canadian markets since 2008, and advisory firm Kingsdale Shareholder Services is cautioning companies that higher shareholder activism represents a “new…
US stocks rise, Nov. 13-19
U.S. equities gained after the Federal Reserve signalled a possible December rate hike at its last policy meeting, suggesting the U.S. economy is getting stronger. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.6% to finish at 17,448.07, the S&P…
Bannerman believes in Etango despite uranium slump
VANCOUVER — Uranium prices have taken a beating over the past few years, but Australia-based Bannerman Resources (TSX: BAN; US-OTC: BNNLF) hasn’t lost faith in its wholly owned Etango open-pit asset, 38 km from the coastal town…
Lydian streamlines Amulsar plans to ease capital burden
Lydian International (TSX: LYD; US-OTC: LYDIF) knows it has to adjust expectations at its wholly owned Amulsar gold project in south-central Armenia if it wants to secure development funding under current market conditions. To that end, the…
TSX ends in positive territory, Nov. 13-19
Canada’s benchmark index rose 2.6%, or 346.65 points, to finish at 13,473.83, a strong recovery from the triple-digit loss it posted during the previous trading period. Gold fell to US$1,065.18 per oz. — its weakest point since…
TSX Venture remains in the doldrums, Nov. 16-20
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index dropped 3.28 points en route to a 520.65-point weekly close. Canadian markets are finding it hard to generate positive momentum amid a prolonged slump in commodity prices. Meanwhile, Statistics Canada…
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Short positions outstanding at Nov.15/15 (with changes from Oct.31/15).
US stocks drop, Nov. 6-12
Lower prices for gold, copper and oil (benchmark Brent crude dipped below US$45 per barrel for the first time since August), weighed on U.S. resource equities, while better labour market data pointed to the economy’s improving…
Kinross, Waterton scoop up Nevada properties from Barrick
Kinross Gold (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) and private-equity firm Waterton Global Resource Management are the latest bargain hunters to find something they like at Barrick Gold’s (TSX: ABX; NYSE: ABX) year-long sale emporium. On Nov. 12 Barrick…
TSX hit by low commodity prices, Nov. 6-12
Canada’s benchmark index posted a triple-digit loss on the back of lower crude and metal prices. The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 3%, or 431.6 points to 13,127.18 — its lowest level in over six weeks. The S&P/TSX Capped…
TSX Venture hits four-week low, Nov. 6-12
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index lost 1.9%, or 10.35 points, as commodity futures struggled and overseas economic growth remained stagnant. The Chinese government reported underwhelming data that indicates deflationary pressure in the…