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Tony Szego / safety gas tank. Investors need federal support but they also need someone to tell them when they're on the wrong track.
Tony Szego / safety gas tank. Investors need federal support but they also need someone to tell them when they're on the wrong track.

Tony Szego / safety gas tank. Investors need federal support but they also need someone to tell them when they're on the wrong track.

Date10/4/1978
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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
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
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
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
Fighting mad: Maritime Life agent Joe Dickstein says his own family may suffer because the federal budget will raise the cost of the life insurance he needs to give them adequate protection.
Fighting mad: Maritime Life agent Joe Dickstein says his own family may suffer because the federal budget will raise the cost of the life insurance he needs to give them adequate protection.
11/27/1981
Cutting red tape: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris says investors need assurance that they won't get bogged down in bureaucracy
Cutting red tape: Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris says investors need assurance that they won't get bogged down in bureaucracy
11/13/1978
Need action to protect investors says study by stock expert
Need action to protect investors says study by stock expert
7/5/1964
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
12/29/1977
Pyrmid plan president Hank Jacomb, left, says he'll have a talk with zealous colleague who may have used high-pressure techiniques in attempting to recruit investors
Pyrmid plan president Hank Jacomb, left, says he'll have a talk with zealous colleague who may have used high-pressure techiniques in attempting to recruit investors
8/23/1970
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
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
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