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Canadian dollar stung by unexpectedly weak jobs data

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:54:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's currency skidded to its lowest closing level in nearly a week on Friday, stung by U.S. and Canadian jobs data that fell short of estimates and left investors with a reduced appetite for riskier assets.

Gold stocks send TSX higher, N.Y. little changed amid disappointing jobs data

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:46:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market advanced Friday as investors dealt with dismal employment data from Canada and the United States and as gold stocks continued to run ahead amid record high bullion prices.

TSX runs ahead on Magna, gold stocks; N.Y. weak amid disappointing jobs data

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:11:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - Gold stocks helped keep the Toronto stock market ahead Friday afternoon despite employment reports for October that came in much worse than expected.

Stocks little changed on weak October employment data from Canada, U.S.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:51:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market was slightly higher late Friday morning, held aloft by rising gold stocks as bullion continued to advance.

Stocks rise despite jobs data; TSX lifted by gold stocks, bullion hits US$1,110

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:36:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market maintained a modest advance mid-morning Friday amid record high gold prices, even as investors took in employment news from Canada and the United States that missed expectations.

TSX rises as gold crosses US$1,100 an ounce amid disappointing employment data in Canada, U.S.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:07:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - Rising gold stocks helped push the Toronto stock market higher Friday morning amid employment news from Canada and the United States that missed expectations.

Dollar Generals Holiday Helper Web Site is Ready to Assist Shoppers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:24:30 GMT

Business Wire - Dollar General launched a new Web section today that is dedicated entirely to the holidays.

Dollar General Features Nearly 200 Holiday Toys Priced at $5 or Less

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:22:29 GMT

Business Wire - Dollar General’s toy department is overflowing this holiday season with hot toys and cool bargains, with nearly 200 items priced for sale at $5 or less, including 75 toys that priced at $1 or less.

Stock markets to open lower on disappointing jobs data in Canada, U.S.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:59:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - North American stock markets appeared headed for a lower opening as employment news from Canada and the United States came in worse than expected.

Dollar falls before US jobs data

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:40:00 GMT

AFP - LONDON (AFP) - The dollar fell against the euro and yen on Friday as market players grew cautious ahead of US jobs data and as ministers began gathering for a Group of 20 finance meeting, traders said.

Stock markets surge on positive data ahead of key U.S. employment report

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:01:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market closed higher Thursday with investors getting some good news prior to the release on Friday of the main piece of economic data for the week - the U.S. government's October non-farms payroll report.

Oculus Innovative Sciences Reports Second Quarter FY 2010: 60% Reduction in Operating Expenses and 16% Increase in Product Revenue (37% in Local Curre

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:28:24 GMT

Business Wire - Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCLS) today announced financial and operating results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2010, ended September 30, 2009.

On Center Software Announces New Alliance With Software Provider Hard Dollar

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:52:13 GMT

PRNewswire - On Center Software, the leading developer of construction-industry software, proudly announces its newest Integrated Business Partner Hard Dollar, the leader in Project Cost Management systems delivering increased Cost and Productivity Visibility.

Tech, mining stocks lead TSX higher, U.S. jobless claims data boosts N.Y. stocks

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:50:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market hung on to a modest gain Thursday afternoon, supported largely by tech, telecom and base metal stocks amid some good news a day before the release of the U.S. government's latest unemployment report.

Dollar slips against euro after ECB holds rates

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:45:00 GMT

AFP - LONDON (AFP) - The dollar slid against the euro on Thursday after the European Central Bank and the Bank of England held their key interest rates at record-low levels on the eve of a key G20 finance meeting.

Euro advances on dollar fade

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:45:00 GMT

AFP - LONDON (AFP) - The euro moved higher against the dollar Thursday after positive comments from the European Central Bank on eurozone prospects but later gave back gains as anxious investors awaited a key US employment report on Friday.

DB Commodity Services Files with the SEC to Register 100 Million Additional Shares of PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:31:27 GMT

Business Wire - DB Commodity Services LLC today announced it has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register 100,000,000 additional shares of PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund (NYSE Arca: UUP) in order to meet investor demand. Creations of new shares in the fund are temporarily suspended pending clearance of the registration statement by the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the National Futures Association and declaration of the effectiveness of the registration statement.

Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc: Therma Cat Diesel Engine Retrofit Catalyst Technology Surpasses Million Dollar Sales Order Mark In California A

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:26:11 GMT

Business Wire - November 5th, 2009. Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc. (ESW) (OTCBB: ESWW) (Frankfurt...

Commodity stocks lead TSX higher, U.S. jobless claims data boosts N.Y. stocks

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:20:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - Higher mining and tech stocks kept the Toronto stock market positive Thursday amid some positive U.S. jobs data that came a day before the release of the government's unemployment report.

Commodity stocks lead TSX lower, U.S. jobless claims data boosts N.Y. stocks

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:31:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market was little changed early Thursday morning as commodity stocks retreated amid some positive U.S. employment data that came a day before the release of the government's unemployment report.

Dollar Tree Third Quarter Comparable-Store Sales Increase 6.5%

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:02:22 GMT

Business Wire - Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR), the nation’s leading operator of discount variety stores selling everything for $1 or less, reported consolidated net sales of $1.25 billion for the quarter ended October 31, 2009 (“third quarter”), a 12.1% increase compared to the $1.11 billion reported for the quarter ended November 1, 2008. Comparable-store sales for the third quarter increased 6.5% on top of a 6.2% increase reported for the third quarter last year.

Land Star Inc. (LDSR) Ying Shun Oil Depot Co. Installation 5.5 Million USD

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:58 GMT

PRNewswire - Technical Director of Hubei Chuguan Industrial Co. Ltd. (http:/ /www.chuguan100.com/),...

Stock markets head for slightly higher open ahead of jobs data; oil, C$ down

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:53:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - North American stock markets were likely headed for a slightly higher open Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve's assessment of economic conditions failed to provide much inspiration for buyers.

NN, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results -- Excluding the Impact of Currency, Third Quarter Revenues Improve 13.1% Sequentially over Second Quarte

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:01:29 GMT

PRNewswire - -- NN, Inc. (Nasdaq: NNBR) today reported its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

CareFusion Reports First Quarter Results, Raises Full-Year Outlook - Revenue increases 1 percent to $923 million, or 4 percent on a constant curr

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:01:04 GMT

PRNewswire - CareFusion Corp. (NYSE: CFN), a leading, global medical device company created on Sept. 1 through the spinoff of Cardinal Health's clinical and medical products businesses, today reported increases in revenue, gross margin, net income and EPS for the first quarter of its fiscal 2010 and raised its full-year adjusted EPS outlook.

Etrion Closes Acquisition of 4 MW Italian Solar Power Project and 17 million Euro Debt Financing

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:37 GMT

Marketwire - Etrion Corporation ("Etrion" or the "Company") (TSX:ETX), a Canadian energy company, has closed the financing for the construction of four solar power plants in southern Italy with an aggregate capacity of four megawatts (MW).

Oil slips below $80 in Asia as investors eye stronger American dollar

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:40:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - SINGAPORE - Oil prices slipped below US$80 a barrel Thursday in Asia as the U.S. dollar strengthened.

Carmanah Announces Change of Reporting Currency to US Dollars, Realigned Reporting Segments, and Release Date for 2009 Q3 Financial Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:02:25 GMT

Business Wire - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) today confirmed that the company will change the reporting currency of its financial information from Canadian dollars to US dollars, effective the third quarter of 2009.

IBI announces strong third quarter results tempered by US currency decline:

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:51:54 GMT

CNW Group - IBI Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: IBG.UN) today announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009

Stock markets close positive as Federal Reserve vows to keep rates low

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:34:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market closed slightly higher at the end of a volatile session Wednesday, losing most of the day's gains in the final minutes of trading despite the U.S. Federal Reserve saying that economic activity continues to pick up from the worst downturn since the 1930s.

Oil rebounds: weak U.S. dollar continues to draw money into energy

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:01:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - NEW YORK - Crude prices bounced above US$80 per barrel once again on Wednesday, a level that even OPEC leaders have said is too high given the fragile state of the global economy.

Tecumseh Products Company Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results -- Results from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2009 reflected a loss of

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:00:22 GMT

PRNewswire - Tecumseh Products Company (Nasdaq: TECUA, TECUB), a leading global manufacturer of compressors and related products, today announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Stock markets rise as Fed pledges to leave rates low for some time to come

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - North American stock markets were positive Wednesday afternoon after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it would leave rates at near zero "for an extended period" to encourage a fragile economic recovery.

Music Superstar Beyonce Completes 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards Performer Lineup David The Hoff Hasslehoff, Lil Kim, Jesse Metcalfe & Wladimir Klitsch

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:52:02 GMT

PRNewswire - Global music icon, Beyonce, has been unveiled as the final performer at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), the news was announced today by MTV Networks International (MTVNI), owned by Viacom Inc (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

Family Dollar: The New North Pole For Holiday Shoppers Leading value retailer's $5 toys and gifts and hot-priced brand name favorites help famil

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:04:13 GMT

PRNewswire - Family Dollar, one of the fastest-growing discount retail chains in the United States, is a one-stop-shop for budget-savvy shoppers this holiday season.

Stocks up: reports on U.S. service sector, labour ease economic concerns

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:41:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market piled on the gains late Wednesday morning as stronger reports on the U.S. service sector and employment boosted optimism about the American economy.

Stock markets open higher ahead of Fed announcement on rates, economy

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market moved higher Wednesday morning as commodity prices rose ahead of an afternoon announcement by the U.S. Federal Reserve on interest rates and the central bank's latest appraisal of the economy.

Oil rises to above US$80 in European trade on weaker U.S. dollar

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:18:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - Oil prices rose to above $80 a barrel Wednesday, helped by the weaker dollar and an unexpected drop in U.S. crude supplies which suggested demand may be picking up.

Glory (U.S.A.) Brings World Class Currency Management Solutions to the Casino and Gaming Industries

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:14:15 GMT

Business Wire - Glory (U.S.A.), www.gloryusa.com, announced today it will attend the G2E Global Gaming Expo to be held in Las Vegas, November 17 – 19.

Stock markets set to open higher ahead of Fed announcement on rates, economy

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:36:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - North American stock markets were likely in for a higher opening Wednesday ahead of an afternoon announcement by the U.S. Federal Reserve on interest rates and the central bank's latest appraisal of the economy.

Dollar slips against euro before Fed meeting

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:38:00 GMT

AFP - LONDON (AFP) - The dollar dipped Wednesday against the euro in cautious trade ahead of monetary policy decisions from the US Federal Reserve and other key central banks this week, dealers said.

Research and Markets: Swiss Market for Dental Prosthetics and CAD/CAM Devices 2009 - Switzerland Has the Highest Income Per Capita in Europe

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:59:25 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/788c88/swiss_market_for_d) has announced the addition of the "Swiss Market for Dental Prosthetics and CAD/CAM Devices 2009" report to their offering.

Research and Markets: German Market for Dental Prosthetics and CAD/CAM Devices 2009 - Germans Dental Prosthetics Market is the Largest in the European

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:54:24 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/a7904c/german_market_for) has announced the addition of the "German Market for Dental Prosthetics and CAD/CAM Devices 2009" report to their offering.

Give a Dollar. Share a Dream celebrates 10 years of support for Special Olympics Canada

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:37 GMT

CNW Group - Today celebrates the launch of the "Give a Dollar. Share a Dream" campaign. Between November...

Yamaha Motor posts 1.8 bln dollar nine-month loss

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:37:00 GMT

AFP - TOKYO (AFP) - Japan's Yamaha Motor Co. announced Wednesday a net loss of about 1.8 billion dollars for the nine months to September due to sluggish motorcycle sales, a stronger yen and restructuring costs.

Record high gold helps push TSX higher; N.Y. mixed despite positive factory data

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:46:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market closed higher Tuesday but the rise was mainly due to gold surging to a record high close, railway stocks that benefited from major acquisition activity south of the border and higher oil prices.

Solera Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Results First Quarter Revenue of $150.8 million, up 5.4% on a GAAP Basis and up 13.2

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:24:28 GMT

PRNewswire - Solera Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLH), the leading global provider of software and services to the automobile insurance claims processing industry, today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010.

TSX gains as gold hits new record; U.S. weak despite factory orders report

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:02:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market maintained a solid lead Tuesday as gold stocks surged on record high bullion prices, railway stocks gained following major acquisition activity in the United States and oil prices advanced.

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results HIGHLIGHTS- Adjusted earnings per share increased 31.7% from last year- Net sales increased

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:01:23 GMT

PRNewswire - TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) today reported a strong increase in third quarter earnings compared to last year driven by higher sales in its North American Retail Grocery and Food Away From Home businesses and overall improved gross margins.

Gila River Gaming Enterprises Chooses GPI for Newest Casino GPI supplies tables, casino currency for Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino opening

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:53:12 GMT

PRNewswire - Gaming Partners International Corporation (Nasdaq: GPIC), a leading provider of casino currency and table game equipment worldwide, announced that it has provided table games and casino chips to Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, located in Phoenix, Arizona, for its grand opening on October 30, 2009 .

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Completes Public Offering of Common Stock

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:03:20 GMT

PRNewswire - Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) announced today that it has completed its previously announced public offering of 5,750,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $19.25 per share.

TSX up: gold stocks surge, rail stocks rise on Buffett deal to buy U.S. railway

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:36:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market reversed sharp early declines to move higher late Tuesday morning, due almost entirely to a surge in the gold sector but helped by railway stocks boosted by major acquisition activity in the U.S.

TSX little changed, rail stocks benefit from Buffett deal to buy U.S. railway

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:31:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market shook off early triple-digit declines to drift around the unchanged mark at mid-morning Tuesday with investors inclined to do little ahead of important economic data coming out later in the week.

Financial sector concerns, economic worries depress stock markets

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:58:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market moved lower Tuesday, continuing a trend from the last week as investors took profits amid worries over whether economic conditions can support the sharp gains racked up since March.

ClickFox Signs Multi-Million Dollar Analytics Contract With Global Financial Services Company

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:45:33 GMT

Business Wire - ClickFox, the pioneering leader of customer experience analytics (CEA) software and solutions today announced a contract with a leading US-based global financial services organization valued at approximately $7 million to provide comprehensive cross-channel analytics across all customer interactions.