Investors Group hosts annual Toy Drive for Starlight Children’s foundation and Food Drive to support the Newmarket Food Pantry. New, unwrapped toys and non perishable food items can be dropped off at the Newmarket Investors Group Office at 17310 Yonge Street until Dec. 17th.

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Despite a turbulent week filled with mixed news from Europe and rising Middle East tensions, stocks closed higher on hopes that Chinese assistance would mean a bailout plan for Greece. The S&P 500 closed at 1361.23, a level not seen in nearly a year, having gained 8.2% so far in 2012. Other major indexes also rose for the week, the Dow advancing 1.2% and the Nasdaq climbing 1.7%.[1]

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Toronto’s main stock index was set for a slightly higher open after debt-laden Greece finally secured a second bailout that would help resolve its immediate financing needs. Investors, however, were still cautious about the plan’s viability and growth prospects as tough austerity measures kick in later in the year. Retail sales and wholesale trade is on the economic calendar. U.S.

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