TSX zeros in on 12,000-mark
The TSX Composite Index added 214.1 points to end the Jan. 24-30 report period at another record close of 11,947.47. The gold index recovered from last period’s stumble, plus some, adding 9.58 points…
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Adastra formally snubs First Quantum
Following a day of examination, Adastra Minerals (AAA-T, AAA-L) has again rejected a now formal takeover bid from F…
Adastra leaps on First Quantum bid
Looking to capitalize on its experience and skill in operating in Central Africa,
TSX continues its climb
A late surge helped the TSX Composite Index end the Jan. 17-23 report period in the black, while the rest of the country ended in blue, with the Conservative Party emerging from the Jan. 23 federal el…
Adastra soars on First Quantum bid
Shares in London-based Adastra Minerals (AAA-T, AAA-L) jumped as much as 89, or 49%, to $2.69 in Toronto on Jan. 1…
Metals gain in firming market
An end-of-week rally saved the Toronto stock market from posting a loss during the reporting period Nov. 8-14. A broad-based recovery brought the TSX Composite Index back to 10,684.72, for a net gain…
Energy stocks lead TSX down
The Toronto Stock Exchange finished the 4-day trading period Oct. 4-7 down more than 4%, as prices of energy stocks went off the cliff. The composite index was down 468.69 points at 10,612.50, with oi…
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Miners try to keep pace with Oilers
Strong gains in the energy sector were the story on the Toronto Stock Exchange as Hurricane Katrina pushed up oil and gas prices during the report period Aug. 29-Sept. 4. The Toronto Stock Exchange co…
First Quantum, Equinox score in Zambia
Vancouver — Increased mine output and soaring metal prices pushed copper producer
First Quantum rides copper wave
Vancouver – Increased mine output and soaring metal prices pushed African copper producer First Quantum Minerals (F…