Natural gas surges after U.S. stockpiles drop

Natural gas prices surged nearly 8 percent Thursday after the government reported that stockpiles dropped for the first time in nine months.

Americans' net worth rises again

Americans got wealthier for a second straight quarter in the fall, as the economic recovery again boosted home values and investments.Net worth - United States - Programming - NET - Component...

Geithner: TARP extension sets stage for end

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told a skeptical oversight panel that his decision to extend the unpopular bank bailout program sets the stage for eventually shutting it down. Troubled...

TSX little changed, gold stocks drag

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index was little changed on Thursday as gains in energy issues on the back of stronger oil prices were offset by weakness in gold miners, including...

Energy, base metal stocks take TSX higher; New York advances despite jobs data

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market was slightly higher Thursday morning as base metal and energy stocks benefited from a weaker U.S. dollar while investors took in good news on...