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ChinaUP 5.6%The Shanghai composite index rose 5.6 per cent this week, its biggest weekly gain in more than three months, on speculation the government will extend stimulus measures to cement the economic recovery and companies posted strong earnings. Gainers included FAW Car Co., which makes passenger cars in China with Volkswagen AG, Daqin Railway Co., and China Vanke Co. the nation's biggest listed property developer.   Saturday, November 07, 2009

IN A BIG YEAR, BARRICK LEADS THE LIST

MINING REPORTERIt is a good year to be a mining investment banker.The year isn't over yet, but it has already been a record one for mining financings in Canada, according to the Toronto Stock Exchange.   Thursday, November 05, 2009

Easy money trumps inflation fears at Fed

Walking an increasingly fine line between too much easy money and sustaining a fragile recovery, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board has opted to keep pumping record volumes of credit into the world's largest economy.   Thursday, November 05, 2009

One October positive? It ushers in November

dparkinson@globeandmail.comGood riddance, bad October. The markets have turned the calendar to a new page - and are hoping November's brighter history can repeat itself.October was one of the worst months of 2009 for stocks, as the SandP/TSX composite index and SandP 500 fell for the first time since February. But while October has a reputation for bringing unpleasant surprises to stock markets, November marks the beginning of a particularly strong seasonal stretch for equities.   Tuesday, November 03, 2009