TSX Movers: Precision Drilling, Detour Gold, Gold Stocks

TSX Movers: Precision Drilling, Detour Gold, Gold Stocks

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The transcript discusses an upgrade in market performance expectations by analyst Andrew Bradford, who predicts slow gains initially with potential growth acceleration in 2017 or 2018. Detour Gold's stock rose despite facing new charges related to a worker's death, which the company anticipated. Additionally, Barrick Gold and Goldcorp led gains among gold producers, with the gold market recovering after a significant sell-off.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the new market performance rating given to the contractor?

Neutral

Outperform

Market perform

Underperform

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

When is growth expected to potentially accelerate according to Analyst Andrew Bradford?

2015 or 2016

2016 or 2017

2017 or 2018

2018 or 2019

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the new charges against Detour Gold?

Financial misconduct

Worker's death at the site

Environmental violations

Illegal mining activities

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which companies led the gains among gold producers?

Barrick Gold and Goldcorp

Newmont and Kinross

AngloGold and Harmony

Yamana Gold and Agnico Eagle

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the rise in gold prices after a long sell-off?

Strong US economic data

Disappointing US data

Increased gold production

New mining regulations