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Oil, land conglomerate was darling of investors until economy caved in, now it's determined to win back its laurels
Oil, land conglomerate was darling of investors until economy caved in, now it's determined to win back its laurels

Oil, land conglomerate was darling of investors until economy caved in, now it's determined to win back its laurels

Date11/14/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Oil; land conglomerate was darling of investors until economy caved in; now it's determined to win back its laurels
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0105088F
It's hockey in any language: Miroslav Ihnacak, left, may be resting on his knees during his first full Maple Leafs practice yesterday, but he's not resting on his laurels
It's hockey in any language: Miroslav Ihnacak, left, may be resting on his knees during his first full Maple Leafs practice yesterday, but he's not resting on his laurels
1/7/1986
One of great Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.'s longterm shareholders, Howard Bertram holds bronze alloy medallion given him and other shareholders as token of thanks by tar sands development firm. The company had a difficult first decade operating its tar sands plant and investors also have taken their lumps. No dividends have been paid on common stock and shareholders watched stock hit alltime high of $17, then fell to current price of $5.
One of great Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.'s longterm shareholders, Howard Bertram holds bronze alloy medallion given him and other shareholders as token of thanks by tar sands development firm. The company had a difficult first decade operating its tar sands plant and investors also have taken their lumps. No dividends have been paid on common stock and shareholders watched stock hit alltime high of $17, then fell to current price of $5.
9/24/1976
W. H. Thornburn, chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange board of governors, sees a small revival of confidence by Canadian investors, but much less than I had expected by this time. He forecasts continued sluggishness in trading until corporate earnings improve. Thornburn thinks there could be new speculation in oil and gas stocks when results of winter drilling become available. Cost-cutting and other controls have prepared brokers for any new storms, he says.
W. H. Thornburn, chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange board of governors, sees a small revival of confidence by Canadian investors, but much less than I had expected by this time. He forecasts continued sluggishness in trading until corporate earnings improve. Thornburn thinks there could be new speculation in oil and gas stocks when results of winter drilling become available. Cost-cutting and other controls have prepared brokers for any new storms, he says.
12/31/1970
Following the market: When the market is at a low - as it is these days - that could be a good timie for a novice to get into the action, advises Dave Conway, a broker with Davidson Partners Ltd. in Toronto. But it's important not to jump in blind, he cautions. The biggest mistake prospective investors make is not being aware of what their objective are, he say.
Following the market: When the market is at a low - as it is these days - that could be a good timie for a novice to get into the action, advises Dave Conway, a broker with Davidson Partners Ltd. in Toronto. But it's important not to jump in blind, he cautions. The biggest mistake prospective investors make is not being aware of what their objective are, he say.
2/15/1982
Executive James McGorman (left) of Life Investors International and lawyer Robert Macaulay, once a prominent Ontario politician, have been main figures in a plan which, it's hoped, will lead to the takeover of a large U
Executive James McGorman (left) of Life Investors International and lawyer Robert Macaulay, once a prominent Ontario politician, have been main figures in a plan which, it's hoped, will lead to the takeover of a large U
9/26/1973
U.S. Board Crosses the border. Boise Cascade Corp., the United States conglomerate with lumbering intersts in Canada, brought its directors to Toronto(...)
U.S. Board Crosses the border. Boise Cascade Corp., the United States conglomerate with lumbering intersts in Canada, brought its directors to Toronto(...)
10/2/1975
Leader of the pack, Nancy Lewis, of Birchmount Collegiate took home the laurels after she won the senior girls 4
Leader of the pack, Nancy Lewis, of Birchmount Collegiate took home the laurels after she won the senior girls 4
10/24/1988
Figure-skating champion Nigel Stephens, who gained his laurels in the 1940s, has hung up his skates
Figure-skating champion Nigel Stephens, who gained his laurels in the 1940s, has hung up his skates
1/10/1968
The skaters [Frances Dafoe and Norris Bowden] are seen, right, holding the North American championship cup which they added to their Canadian laurels.(...)
The skaters [Frances Dafoe and Norris Bowden] are seen, right, holding the North American championship cup which they added to their Canadian laurels.(...)
3/13/1954
How to win in 'bear' market. Careful investors could make gains broker says
How to win in 'bear' market. Careful investors could make gains broker says
2/15/1982
Discount broker: As banks scramble to get into the securities business, TD bank President Robin Korthals says his bank, for now, will concentrate on its Green Line Investor Service - essentially, filling client orders without any advice
Discount broker: As banks scramble to get into the securities business, TD bank President Robin Korthals says his bank, for now, will concentrate on its Green Line Investor Service - essentially, filling client orders without any advice
6/17/1987
The stock market has been anything but kind to investors in th past year. Two Metro men, Peter Cossete, left, and Stuart Shoemaker, right, might be described as typical individual investors. Shoemaker is disillusioned by recent drop in stock prices, while Cossette still sees the market a comeback in the next year or so, Cossette calls market an irrational creature.'
The stock market has been anything but kind to investors in th past year. Two Metro men, Peter Cossete, left, and Stuart Shoemaker, right, might be described as typical individual investors. Shoemaker is disillusioned by recent drop in stock prices, while Cossette still sees the market a comeback in the next year or so, Cossette calls market an irrational creature.'
5/23/1974