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Canada’s main stock index saw a slight gain on Friday, thanks to the strength in battery metals and financial stocks, while U.S. markets experienced losses, particularly in the tech sector. On Thursday, U.S. markets had made gains following the successful market debut of semiconductor firm Arm Holdings Inc., which boosted stocks. However, much of those …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 5, 2023 11:37 am Decrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s main stock index experienced a decline during late-morning trading due to losses in base metals and utilities, while U.S. stock markets showed mixed performance. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 83.53 points at 20,461.83. In …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 29, 2023 11:36 am Decrease article font size Increase article font size Gains in the technology and base metal sectors contributed to a widespread rally as Canada’s main stock index surged more than 150 points. Meanwhile, U.S. stock markets also saw an upward trend in late-morning trading. The …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 28, 2023 11:41 am Decrease article font size Increase article font size Strong performance in energy stocks contributed to a widespread rally on the Toronto Stock Exchange, with Canada’s main stock index gaining over 150 points. The price of oil exceeding US$80 per barrel played a significant role …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 25, 2023 12:09 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s primary stock index experienced a decline in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets displayed mixed performance following a speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Powell stated that future decisions regarding interest rates will …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 23, 2023 11:41 am Decrease article font size Increase article font size Technology stocks have contributed to a robust rally in Canada’s main stock index, which surged by over 150 points during late-morning trading. This positive momentum is not limited to Canada, as U.S. stock markets also experienced …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 22, 2023 11:37 am Decrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s main stock index saw a decline in late-morning trading, attributed to losses in the financial sector. Meanwhile, U.S. stock markets displayed a mixed performance. The S&P/TSX composite index experienced a decrease of 66.43 points, settling …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 21, 2023 11:44 am Decrease article font size Increase article font size Losses in the utility, financial, and telecommunications sectors are exerting downward pressure on the Toronto Stock Exchange in late morning trading. Meanwhile, U.S. stock markets are experiencing mixed performance. The S&P/TSX composite index is down 67.76 …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 14, 2023 11:42 am Decrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s primary stock index experienced a decline of nearly 100 points in late-morning trading, primarily due to losses in the energy and base metal sectors. Meanwhile, the U.S. stock markets displayed a mixed performance. The S&P/TSX …