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Loonie slips on weak oil and stronger U.S. dollar

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:47:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar fell for a fourth straight session against the U.S. dollar on Friday, hurt by falling oil prices and a stronger greenback.

TSX buoyed by earnings from resources

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:27:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index rose 1 percent on Friday, with resource shares climbing on strong earnings from the energy and materials sectors, but the index still recorded its seventh weekly decline in a row.

Fear and caution on the investment trail

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:26:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - Even if high-profile Canadian companies turn in a stellar performance this earnings season they are unlikely to prevent the Toronto Stock Exchange from succumbing to the economic gloom drifting up from the United States.

Standard & Poor's Announces Changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:17:57 GMT

CNW Group - Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Friday, July 25, 2008:

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for July 25, 2008

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:05:07 GMT

Marketwire -

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for July 25, 2008

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:00:08 GMT

Marketwire - The following report is available on tsx.com at the following web page:

Resource shares give boost to TSX

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:51:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index rose 1 percent on Friday, with resource shares climbing as investors took heart from strong earnings this week from the energy and materials sectors.

Commodities, financials boost TSX points;NY also higher on economic data

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:42:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - Commodity stocks helped the Toronto stock market to a solid gain at the end of another losing week, even as oil prices continue to retreat.

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:32:15 GMT

CNW Group -

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trade Resumption - ERA CARBON OFFSETS LTD. - ESR (formerly Interim Capital Corp. - INA.P)

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:21:49 GMT

CNW Group - Trading resumes in:

TSX rises on boost from resources

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:07:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index climbed 1 percent on Friday, as resource shares rose despite a drop in oil, as investors were heartened by strong earnings this week from the energy and materials sectors.

Sentry Select Commodities Income Trust (TSX:SSJ.UN) Provides Additional Payment for 2006 Annual Redemption

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:07:19 GMT

Marketwire - Sentry Select Capital Corp. ("Sentry Select") announces that it has paid out an additional $0.47 per unit to the unitholders who redeemed their units of Sentry Select Commodities Income Trust (the "Trust") (TSX:SSJ.UN) on August 31, 2006.

Commodity stocks boost TSX 122 points;NY slightly higher on economic news

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:49:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - North American stock markets were on the mend Friday following sharp losses in the previous session.

Canadian Wheat Board says futures markets have moved lower during past month

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:00:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - The Canadian Wheat Board says futures markets have moved lower during the past month due to favourable weather conditions for the winter wheat harvest in the United States and improved row-crop prospects.

Toronto stocks gain as resources, banks climb

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:42:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index pushed higher in choppy action on Friday, helped by resource shares, which climbed despite soft commodity prices.

Financials send TSX higher; N.Y. ahead on cheaper oil, higher durables goods data

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:12:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market struggled for direction Friday morning as financial shares started to recover from Thursday's selloff while energy stocks moved lower alongside another slide in oil prices.

Toronto stocks slip after rising 100 points at open

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:51:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index slid in early trade on Friday, after jumping 100 points immediately after the open, as financials fell and resource shares came off earlier gains along with commodities.

O'Leary Global Equity Income Fund (TSX: OGE.un / OGE.wt) raises an additional $4 million as the Over-Allotment Option is exercised by the Agents

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:32:01 GMT

CNW Group - Gencap Funds LP is pleased to announce that the O'Leary Global Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") has successfully issued an additional 325,000 Trust Units and an additional 195,550 Warrants pursuant to the exercise by the Agents of their Over-Allotment Option for gross proceeds of $3,915,864.

CGA Mining Limited - Announcement to the Australian Securities Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange - SAG Mill Update - Masbate Gold Project

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:25:36 GMT

CNW Group - The refurbishment (US$6.0M) of the SAG Mill and ancillary equipment for the Masbate Gold Project which has been undertaken in Edmonton, Canada by Weir Minerals (Australia) Ltd ("Weir"), is now complete.

Toronto stock index set to open higher, data eyed

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:03:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index is expected to open higher on Friday, as investors scoop up shares after Thursday's big slide, but cautiousness over the outlook for the U.S. economy may weigh.

Canada dollar recedes, headed for weekly loss

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:32:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar eased against the U.S. dollar on Friday given lingering effects of lower equity markets, and with no key data to offer hope of a rebound, it was headed for a weekly loss of about 1 percent.

TSX tumbles as banks get hit hard

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:35:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index sank more than 2 percent on Thursday in a broad decline sparked by losses in financial-services shares as sour data highlighted concerns over the U.S. economic outlook.

Loonie slides against stronger greenback

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:21:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar fell 0.3 percent against a stronger U.S. dollar on Thursday, as weak data out of Europe had investors buying greenbacks, with a sharp drop in equities adding to the negative atmosphere.

Stream Oil and Gas Ltd. lists on TSX-Venture Exchange ("SKO")

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:00:53 GMT

CNW Group - Stream Oil & Gas Ltd. (Stream) TSX-V: "SKO" is a Canadian-based emerging oil and gas production, development and exploration company with assets in Albania focusing on the re-activation and re-development of three oil fields, and a gas and condensate field, all of which are in production.

TSX tumbles 306.5 points as financials sell off;earns help send NY reeling

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:45:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - A selloff in the financial sector pushed the Toronto stock market's key index down by more than 300 points Thursday while sentiment against commodity stocks overshadowed strong earnings reports from the likes of market heavies EnCana Corp. (TSX:ECA) and Potash Corp. (TSX:POT).

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for July 24, 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:42:27 GMT

Marketwire -

TSX tumble 2 percent as financials fall

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:42:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index sank further on Thursday afternoon in a wide sell off prompted by losses in the financials sector as sour data highlighted concerns over the U.S. economic outlook.

Selloff in financials depresses TSX 234 points;NY also sharply lower

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:02:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market tumbled by about 200 points Thursday afternoon as investors cashed in profits from the financial sector following a series of gains and turned thumbs down on a generally positive strong of strong earnings reports from commodity stocks such as EnCana Corp. (TSX:ECA) and Potash Corp. (TSX:POT).

Romarco Announces Clarification

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:24:27 GMT

Filing Services Canada - Romarco Minerals Inc. ( TSX-V: R.V ), today announces that its non-brokered private placement previously announced in its press release dated June 11, 2008 and July 23, 2008(the "Offering") is oversubscribed.

CORRECTING and REPLACING NOVA Chemicals: Outstanding Operating Results - Outlook for Second Half Even Stronger

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:20:48 GMT

Business Wire - In the table entitled "9. Reconciliation to United States Generally Accepted Accounting...

Stocks tumble 200 points, financials drag

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:52:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index slumped further on Thursday, falling more than 1 percent in a broad decline led by weak financial shares.

Bayswater's Gold Joint Venture Approved

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:27 GMT

Filing Services Canada - Bayswater Uranium Corporation ( TSX-V: BAY.V, Pink Sheets: BYSWF.PK, FWB: B2V.F ), reports that further to its June 10, 2008 news release, the TSX Venture Exchange has approved Otis Capital Corp's (TSX-V: OOO) Qualifying Transaction as well as an option/joint venture agreement with the Company whereby Otis can earn up to a 75% interest in Bayswater's Kilgore Gold Project, and two additional gold properties, Hai and Gold Bug located in Idaho, USA.

Vivendi Reports First Half 2008 Revenues Up 10.2% First Half 2008 Revenues

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:22:21 GMT

Business Wire - Regulatory News:

Research and Markets: New Book Sheds Light on the Governance Issues Faced by All Companies and, in Particular, Those with Limited Means

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:58:42 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/d86006/chairs_tables_c) has announced the addition of the "Chairs & Tables: Corporate Governance for Directors of Small-to Mid-sized Companies" report to their offering.

TSX loses early momentum as commodity stocks sell off; NY also lower

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:55:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market turned lower late in the morning Thursday as early gains based on strong earnings reports from commodity stocks such as EnCana Corp. (TSX:ECA) and Potash Corp. (TSX:POT) evaporated.

New CNQ Dealer-Blackwatch Capital Corp

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:32:31 GMT

Marketwire - CNQ Bulletin 2008-0704

Toronto stock index drops 100 points on resources

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:07:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index fell 100 points at midmorning on Thursday, dragged down by falling commodity prices and profit-taking in financial-services shares.

Earnings take TSX higher; N.Y. down on housing data, Ford skid

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:01:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - Positive earnings reports from the likes of market leaders EnCana and PotashCorp helped push the main Toronto stock index higher Thursday.

The Canadian Drug Market Should Record Solid Growth Over Forecast Period in Nominal Terms, Reaching A Value of US$29.2bn States this 2008 Report

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:39:29 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/183d02/canada_pharmaceuti) has announced the addition of the "Canada Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q3 2008" report to their offering.

Five Drills Now Operating on Solitario Projects

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:27:31 GMT

Business Wire - Solitario Exploration and Royalty Corp. ("Solitario") announces that there are five drill rigs currently operating on three of its exploration properties as part of the most aggressive drilling campaign in its corporate history.

Mad Catz to Produce Rayman Raving Rabbids(R) Branded Console Videogame and PC Accessories

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:05:47 GMT

Business Wire - Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, announced today that it has secured a license from Ubisoft® to produce branded accessories based on the Rayman Raving Rabbids® series of games.

Toronto stock index opens higher on resources

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:59:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index opened higher on Thursday, pulled up by resource issues after strong quarterly results from big names like Husky Energy and Potash Corp of Saskatchewan .

Canadian dollar a touch higher but stuck in range

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:35:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar was flat versus the U.S. dollar on Thursday and appeared unlikely to get a chance to reclaim losses suffered earlier this week given the absence of any domestic data to spark a move.

Toronto stock index set to open higher on results

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:25:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index is expected to open higher on Thursday, as oil and gold prices stabilized, while Petro-Canada , Teck Cominco and other big names in the resource sector posted strong quarterly results.

NOVA Chemicals: Outstanding Operating Results - Outlook for Second Half Even Stronger

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:18:18 GMT

Business Wire - All financial information is in U.S. dollars, and all earnings per share results are diluted, unless otherwise indicated.

Blueslice Networks Expands Its Growing Market Share into India

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:02:20 GMT

Business Wire - Blueslice has announced that VNL has selected the Blueslice ngHLR 3000™ for its GSM solution.

Petro-Canada increases quarterly dividend by 54 per cent to 20 cents per share

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:12:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - CALGARY - Petro-Canada (TSX:PCA) increased its quarterly dividend on Wednesday from 13 cents to 20 cents per share.

Romarco Announces Financing Update and General Corporate Matters

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:09:37 GMT

Filing Services Canada - Romarco Minerals Inc. ( TSX-V: R.V ), (the "Company") today announces that its non-brokered private placement previously announced in its press release dated June 11, 2008 (the "Offering") is oversubscribed.

MedcomSoft Selected by Maryland Health Care Commission for Electronic Health Record Provider Adoption Initiatives

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:50:16 GMT

Business Wire - MedcomSoft Inc. (TSX: MSF) (“MedcomSoft” or “the Company”) has been selected by the Maryland Health Care Commission (“MHCC”) to participate in the Maryland Electronic Health Record (EHR) adoption acceleration program.

SH@theBell: Tech leads Wall Streetâs advance; TSX slides

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:48:33 GMT

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TSX battered by falling commodities

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:47:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index tumbled for a second session in a row on Wednesday, knocked 130 points lower as resource issues fell along with commodity prices.

Canadian dollar falls on oil, rate uncertainty

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:43:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar fell to its lowest close in two weeks against a rallying U.S. dollar on Wednesday, despite a report that showed inflation in Canada was higher than the market had forecast, hurt by falling oil prices and an uncertain outlook for Canadian interest rates.

Portrush Drilling No. 12 at Mission River

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:56:13 GMT

Business Wire - Portrush Petroleum Corporation (TSX-V:PSH)(OTCBB:PRRPF) (http://www.portrushpetroleum.com) wishes to announce that drilling has begun on the Scanio/Sheldon No.12 well in the Mission River property in Texas.

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for July 23, 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:50:12 GMT

Marketwire -

Tumbling oil, metals stocks send TSX down;lower crude lifts NY

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:44:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market moved lower Wednesday as the latest tumble in oil prices encouraged a further selloff in energy companies.

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Loonie slips on weak oil and stronger U.S. dollar

TSX buoyed by earnings from resources

Fear and caution on the investment trail

Standard & Poor's Announces Changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for July 25, 2008

TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for July 25, 2008

Resource shares give boost to TSX

Commodities, financials boost TSX points;NY also higher on economic data

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trade Resumption - ERA CARBON OFFSETS LTD. - ESR (formerly Interim Capital Corp. - INA.P)

TSX rises on boost from resources

Sentry Select Commodities Income Trust (TSX:SSJ.UN) Provides Additional Payment for 2006 Annual Redemption

Commodity stocks boost TSX 122 points;NY slightly higher on economic news

Canadian Wheat Board says futures markets have moved lower during past month

Toronto stocks gain as resources, banks climb

Financials send TSX higher; N.Y. ahead on cheaper oil, higher durables goods data

Toronto stocks slip after rising 100 points at open

O'Leary Global Equity Income Fund (TSX: OGE.un / OGE.wt) raises an additional $4 million as the Over-Allotment Option is exercised by the Agents

CGA Mining Limited - Announcement to the Australian Securities Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange - SAG Mill Update - Masbate Gold Project

Toronto stock index set to open higher, data eyed

Canada dollar recedes, headed for weekly loss

TSX tumbles as banks get hit hard

Loonie slides against stronger greenback

Stream Oil and Gas Ltd. lists on TSX-Venture Exchange ("SKO")

TSX tumbles 306.5 points as financials sell off;earns help send NY reeling

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for July 24, 2008

TSX tumble 2 percent as financials fall

Selloff in financials depresses TSX 234 points;NY also sharply lower

Romarco Announces Clarification

CORRECTING and REPLACING NOVA Chemicals: Outstanding Operating Results - Outlook for Second Half Even Stronger

Stocks tumble 200 points, financials drag

Bayswater's Gold Joint Venture Approved

Vivendi Reports First Half 2008 Revenues Up 10.2% First Half 2008 Revenues

Research and Markets: New Book Sheds Light on the Governance Issues Faced by All Companies and, in Particular, Those with Limited Means

TSX loses early momentum as commodity stocks sell off; NY also lower

New CNQ Dealer-Blackwatch Capital Corp

Toronto stock index drops 100 points on resources

Earnings take TSX higher; N.Y. down on housing data, Ford skid

The Canadian Drug Market Should Record Solid Growth Over Forecast Period in Nominal Terms, Reaching A Value of US$29.2bn States this 2008 Report

Five Drills Now Operating on Solitario Projects

Mad Catz to Produce Rayman Raving Rabbids(R) Branded Console Videogame and PC Accessories

Toronto stock index opens higher on resources

Canadian dollar a touch higher but stuck in range

Toronto stock index set to open higher on results

NOVA Chemicals: Outstanding Operating Results - Outlook for Second Half Even Stronger

Blueslice Networks Expands Its Growing Market Share into India

Petro-Canada increases quarterly dividend by 54 per cent to 20 cents per share

Romarco Announces Financing Update and General Corporate Matters

MedcomSoft Selected by Maryland Health Care Commission for Electronic Health Record Provider Adoption Initiatives

SH@theBell: Tech leads Wall Streetâs advance; TSX slides

TSX battered by falling commodities

Canadian dollar falls on oil, rate uncertainty

Portrush Drilling No. 12 at Mission River

TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for July 23, 2008

Tumbling oil, metals stocks send TSX down;lower crude lifts NY

SH@theBell: Tech leads Wall Streetâs advance; TSX slides