Investments: Top Story

Stocks rise, U.S. Fed leaves rates unchanged

North American stock markets closed higher after the U.S. Federal Reserve again pledged that interest rates will stay at historic lows to help the U.S. recover from a steep economic downturn.

Commodities stocks pull down TSX

The Toronto stock market finished lower as commodities stocks weakened. The S&P/TSX composite index dropped 5.02 points to close at 12,008.80.

Base metals support TSX

The Toronto stock market moved slightly higher Friday, closing above the 12,000 mark for the first time in about a year and a half amid mixed signals about the health of the U.S. economy.

P.M. market data for March 12, 2010

Can a house be a retirement plan?

The love of houses, whether they be single family dwellings, townhouses, condominium apartments or anything in between, has been pretty strong in recent months.

Late day rally takes stock markets higher

The Toronto stock market closed slightly higher, thanks in part to a late day gain in financial stocks.

Miners push TSX up; U.S. stocks rise on data

Rising telecom and base mining stocks helped push the Toronto stock market higher.

P.M. market data for March 10, 2010

Investing dynamically with hedge funds

Hedge funds have an unconstrained and opportunistic investment mandate.

Banks, commodity stocks lead TSX lower