Posts Tagged ‘higher-commodity’

African Barrick Gold earnings shine

LONDON (ShareCast) - African Barrick Gold, spun off from mining giant Barrick Gold last month, grew first quarter earnings by 143% thanks in part to higher commodity prices. Tanzania's biggest gold producer reported earnings before interest, tax, Full story

Canadian Markets: Canadian stocks, loonie reach new highs this year (at MarketWatch)

Canada's main stock-market index reaches a new high for the year, supported by higher commodity prices and strong economic data. The loonie also inches closer to parity. Full story

Commodities push JSE

The JSE was firmer in noon trade, led by a recovery in resources and particularly platinum stocks on the back of higher commodity prices. A local trader said bargain hunting was broad based. At noon, the JSE all share index was 1.01% higher, with Full story
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