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Big-money investors are the customers of stockbroker Fred McCutcheon, but as the new chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange he sides with small invest(...)
Big-money investors are the customers of stockbroker Fred McCutcheon, but as the new chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange he sides with small invest(...)

Big-money investors are the customers of stockbroker Fred McCutcheon, but as the new chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange he sides with small invest(...)

Date5/25/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Big-money investors are the customers of stockbroker Fred McCutcheon, but as the new chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange he sides with small investors. The exchange opposes the negotiated broker fees favored by institutions because it argues present fixed fees encourage individual investment.
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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
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
Governor of louisiana Jimmy Fitzmorris, right, hit Metro yesterday to lure Canadian investors with attractions of booming U.S. Sunbelt. He's trying the Southern charm on Canadian geese at ferry docks. With him is Morrell Trimble, chairman of New Orleans C
Governor of louisiana Jimmy Fitzmorris, right, hit Metro yesterday to lure Canadian investors with attractions of booming U.S. Sunbelt. He's trying the Southern charm on Canadian geese at ferry docks. With him is Morrell Trimble, chairman of New Orleans C
4/18/1978
A reassuring calm is one of the tools of the trade for Ted Curtis, Ontario mortgage supervisor for IAC Ltd, Curtis is the new president of the Ontario Mortgage Brokers Association, which has proposed a mechanism wherby mortgages could be bought and sold as securities in a manner similar to stock and bond trading. Payment to investors would be guaranteed under scheme, similar to one in U.S.
A reassuring calm is one of the tools of the trade for Ted Curtis, Ontario mortgage supervisor for IAC Ltd, Curtis is the new president of the Ontario Mortgage Brokers Association, which has proposed a mechanism wherby mortgages could be bought and sold as securities in a manner similar to stock and bond trading. Payment to investors would be guaranteed under scheme, similar to one in U.S.
6/23/1977
Krugerrand for the masses: Donald Mackay-Coghill, head of South Africa's International Gold Corporation, seller of the popular krugerand, shows the new, smaller version of the gold coin that is aimed at small investors for whom the original one-ouncer has become too expensive
Krugerrand for the masses: Donald Mackay-Coghill, head of South Africa's International Gold Corporation, seller of the popular krugerand, shows the new, smaller version of the gold coin that is aimed at small investors for whom the original one-ouncer has become too expensive
10/7/1980
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
A New Big Wheel at CCM in Toronto is Sheldon Hamer, 56, who became president yesterday with the signing of a deal by him and other Montreal investors to buy the 79-year-old manufacturer of bikes and skates
A New Big Wheel at CCM in Toronto is Sheldon Hamer, 56, who became president yesterday with the signing of a deal by him and other Montreal investors to buy the 79-year-old manufacturer of bikes and skates
6/29/1978
Need action to protect investors says study by stock expert
Need action to protect investors says study by stock expert
7/5/1964
Gloomy guru: Joe Granville is still telling stock market investors to sell everything
Gloomy guru: Joe Granville is still telling stock market investors to sell everything
3/17/1982
Gary Scattergood is manager of a North York company which offers small investors some of the highest interest rates around
Gary Scattergood is manager of a North York company which offers small investors some of the highest interest rates around
1/14/1970
Free advice: Rae Mariatt, division manager at investors Syndicate Ltd., will give seminar on how to leave money to charities in your will.
Free advice: Rae Mariatt, division manager at investors Syndicate Ltd., will give seminar on how to leave money to charities in your will.
3/28/1989
William R. Lilliott, chairman of U.S.-owned Merrill Lynch, Royal Securities Ltd. of Toronto, is scheduled to become the new chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) board of governors. The Georgia-born former U.S. submarine officer was the first representative of a foreign-owned brokerage firm to be elected to the exchange board. He's optimistic that markets will begin to rise.
William R. Lilliott, chairman of U.S.-owned Merrill Lynch, Royal Securities Ltd. of Toronto, is scheduled to become the new chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) board of governors. The Georgia-born former U.S. submarine officer was the first representative of a foreign-owned brokerage firm to be elected to the exchange board. He's optimistic that markets will begin to rise.
5/19/1977