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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1981
Page
7
Vic Parsons reports that in the 1980s profits have fallen across industries in the second half of 1981 boosting concerns over investment. Economists warn that shrinking profits threaten projects meant to ease the downturn.
In 1981 nine chartered banks posted a 37.6 percent profit rise to 1.716 billion with ROA falling to 50 cents in Q4 as rates dropped. Analysts foresee a weak first quarter of 1982 but anticipate a 5 to 15 percent earnings rebound in the second half, driven by slower expenses and rate spreads.
A Conference Board of Canada survey shows executives pessimistic about now being a good time to invest as profits slide. Statistics Canada reports a 14 percent drop in third quarter 1981 profits. industry expects further declines into late 1982. Bank of Montreal and Royal Bank economists note slower growth and the need for internal financing to fuel 1980s growth.
Canadian exchange pages show prices, highs and lows for many tickers with numerous abbreviations. Traders monitor Chye Resource Abella Aero Amark Andex Arizona Artsian Atlante Avino Azure Banbry Banner Bar Brandy Brent Cabre Calif sio Cdn long and other names as markets open today.
Pemberton Securities notes the TSE composite at 1940.5 noon EST, down 13.6. Metals and Oil and Gas tilt lower while Golds rise. Pipelines and Real Estate fall sharply. Dow Jones and US dollar values are listed with precious metals at $417 and $8.70 respectively.
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