Industry can expect weaker profits in 2008, Conference Board says
Majority of companies are looking to raise $10 million in their next round of financing
Rising domestic travel will allow profits to improve steadily after 2008
New valuation model helps investors identify where to place their bets
Slowdown in U.S. housing market freeing up disposable income, says CIBC World Markets
M&A activity to continue cooling and earnings downgrades to intensify as U.S. economic growth slows
Steel sector once again accounted for most of the deal making in 2006
All sectors produce solid results
The downturn in the U.S. housing market is cutting production substantially in Canada’s wood products industry, causing profits to decline for the third consecutive year in 2007, according to the Conference Board of Canada.“At $1.5 billion this year, profits will be down from their 2004 peak but will still fall within the historical range for […]
Sector is expected to return to the black in 2008, Conference Board says