After ending the previous session firmly in the red, stocks moved back to the upside during trading on Friday. The markets benefited from optimism about the situation in Cyprus, although trading activity was relatively subdued. The major averages held on to notable gains going into the close, ending the day firmly in positive territory.
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Canadian stocks ended marginally higher Friday, tracking rising global equity markets, as investors hoped Cyprus would be able to resolve its financial problems. Cypriot politicians, meanwhile, continued to struggle in their quest for an alternative plan to raise 5.8 billion euro to enable it get a bailout...
- Optimism About Cyprus Leads To Strength On Wall Street - U.S. Commentary
- The Swiss Stock Market Pulled Back Friday On Cyprus Concerns
- European Markets Finished Mixed, While Cyprus Searches For Solution
- Stocks Mostly Higher Amid Optimism About Cyprus - U.S. Commentary
- TSX Up Friday Morning; Cyprus Worries Cap Gains - Canadian Commentary
- Stocks Seeing Modest Strength In Early Trading - U.S. Commentary
- Greek Support To Cyprus May Alleviate Anxiety
- TSX Poised For Positive Open - Canadian Commentary
- Stocks May Move Back To The Upside In Early Trading - U.S. Commentary
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