TSX higher on stronger resource issues

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index edged higher on Thursday morning, as stronger metal and gold prices boosted the resource-heavy index, which also got a lift from a mix of...

Jobless claims, goods orders signal modest rebound (AP)

A fitful economic recovery is drawing strength from a stabilizing job market and signs that manufacturing will contribute to the rebound.

U.S. jobless claims lower than expected

CBC - The number of newly laid-off U.S. workers filing unemployment claims fell more than expected last week, further evidence the job market might be turning the corner.

US durable goods up 0.2%, led by computers

AFP - WASHINGTON (AFP) - Orders for US manufactured durable goods edged up 0.2 percent in November, led by a strong rise in demand for computers and electronics products, the Commerce Department...

Jobless claims, durable goods point to improvement (AP)

A fitful economic recovery is drawing strength from a stabilizing job market and signs that manufacturing will contribute to the rebound.