Canadian markets cross 11,000 mark first time in 2009August 5th, 2009 TORONTO - Canadian markets crossed the 11,000-point mark Tuesday for the first time in 2009. The last time the composite index on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) stood at this mark was in October 2008.
After month-long rally, Canadian markets slippingJune 18th, 2009 TORONTO - The almost month-long rally on the Canadian markets is over, with the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) index slipping 5.4 percent in the three sessions of the week. For the fourth straight day Wednesday, the world's biggest energy leader declined to almost touch the 10,000-mark after a high of 10,726 points last week.
Canadian markets cross 10,000-mark in six monthsMay 7th, 2009 TORONTO - Canadian markets crossed the 10,000-mark for the first time this year Wednesday amid less-than-expected job losses in the US. The composite index on the Toronto Stock Exchange climbed 250 points to close at 10,143.43 on strong showing by energy, financial and mineral sectors - the mainstay of the Canadian economy.
Markets hold on to gains, Sensex up 250 pointsApril 29th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets moved further into the green Wednesday afternoon after making steady gains during earlier sessions, with a key index ruling 261.49 points higher than its last closing figure a little more than an hour before the closing bell. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 11,091.56 points, rose 261.49 points or 2.36 percent from its previous close to rule at 11,304.55 points.
Markets hold on to gains, Sensex up 5 percentApril 2nd, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets, which soared in the morning session, held on to their gains Thursday afternoon. About 90 minutes before the closing bell, a key index was ruling 5.09 percent higher.
Markets open higher, Sensex crosses 10,000-markApril 2nd, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets opened in the green Thursday, with a key index trading about 3.44 percent higher its last closing figure to go past the psychologically important 10,000-mark. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensitive Index (Sensex) opened at 10,107.25 points, higher than its 9,901.99 point close Wednesday.
Markets book smart gains, Sensex up 193 pointsApril 1st, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets closed higher Wednesday after being in the red for a major part of the day as investors bought lower valued realty, IT and oil and gas stocks. A key index closed almost 2 percent higher than its previous close, with gains being seen across a number of stocks and sectors.
Canadian markets post 20 percent gains after record lowMarch 27th, 2009 TORONTO - Financial and energy shares propelled Canadian markets to cross the important 9,000-mark for the first time in two months. After sinking to the lowest level since 2004 early this month, Canadian markets have now posted gains of almost 20 percent.
Markets give up gains, close lowerMarch 24th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets gave up their day's gains to end Tuesday marginally in the red, with a key index ending trade 0.23 percent lower than its previous close. The 30-scrip Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) sensitive index (Sensex), which opened at 9,549.52 points, closed at 9,402.64 points (provisional), slipping a marginal 0.23 percent or 21.38 points from its previous close.
Canadian market rally continues for fifth dayMarch 17th, 2009 TORONTO - Continuing their gains from last week, Canadian markets extended their rally Monday, with the financial sector edging higher. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) composite index rose quickly as trading began but lost early gains later in the day, closing 83.32 points higher at 8,386.71 on some sombre news on the nation's economy.
Big gains for Canadian marketsFebruary 25th, 2009 TORONTO - With oil prices staying firm above $45 and financial shares rising, the Canadian markets maintained positive gains of the past three sessions Thursday. The composite index on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) rose 3.4 percent or 271.25 points to close at 8,282.27 points on demand for financial and energy shares.
Markets extend gains in afternoonFebruary 8th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets made further gains in the afternoon trade Monday. Nearly 90 minutes before the closing bell, a key index was trading 1.9 percent higher than its previous close.
Markets extend gains in afternoon tradeFebruary 2nd, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets extended gains Tuesday afternoon, with a key index ruling 1.14 percent higher than its previous close about 90 minutes before the closing bell. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was at 9,170.51 points, 1.14 percent or 103.81 points higher than its previous close.
Markets open higher, Sensex crosses 10,000January 4th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets opened higher Monday, with a key index moving past the psychologically important 10,000-mark after gaining 1.51 percent over its previous close. About 15 minutes into trading, the sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was at 10,108.56 points, a rise of 150.34 points or 1.51 percent from its previous close of 9,958.22 points.
Markets close higher on New Year's dayDecember 31st, 2008 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets began the New Year with handsome gains Thursday, with a key index ending trade 2.74 percent higher than its previous close. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) closed in the green at 9,911.34 points (provisional), up 264.03 points or 2.74 percent from its previous close of 9,647.31 points.