National Bank earnings up despite recession

CBC - National Bank Financial Group grew both revenue and profits in the fourth quarter despite the recession.

Bernanke defends record during financial crisis

Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, making a case for a second term on Thursday, offered a forceful defense of the U.S. central bank's crisis-battling efforts,...

U.S. services sector contracts, jobless claims fall

Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. services sector contracted in November, with an index measuring activity falling to its lowest reading since July, according to a report released on Thursday...

TSX lower despite bank earns; N.Y. weakens as ISM service sector index contracts

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market was lower Thursday morning as mining stocks dropped following a report that showed unexpected weakness in the U.S. service sector and the...

Bernanke defends Fed's leadership before Senate

Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday defended his record at the helm of the U.S. central bank before a skeptical Senate that is considering stripping the...