Energy stocks drive S&P/TSX composite higher, while U.S. stock markets show varied performance

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 18, 2023 11:40 am Decrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s primary stock index experienced a gain of over 100 points during late-morning trading, primarily driven by the increase in energy stocks. Meanwhile, the U.S. stock markets exhibited mixed trends. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 134.23 …

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Could Laurentian Bank be up for sale amidst surging shares?

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 12, 2023 10:58 am Updated July 12, 2023 12:18 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Shares of Laurentian Bank of Canada surged over 30% during early trading on Wednesday following the announcement that the bank was conducting a strategic review to maximize shareholder value. A …

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S&P/TSX composite boosted by technology and energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets display a diverse performance

Canada’s primary stock index experienced slight gains on Wednesday as the energy and technology sectors, along with others, countered the weakness in base metals. Conversely, the U.S. markets were mixed. According to Michael Currie, a senior investment adviser at TD Wealth, markets were volatile on Wednesday. Some sectors saw gains while others declined, without any …

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S&P/TSX Composite Gains Nearly 150 Points on Tuesday as U.S. Stock Markets Experience Similar Rise

Canada’s primary stock index experienced a significant jump of nearly 150 points on Tuesday, thanks to widespread gains following a new report revealing a slowdown in inflation during the month of May. Meanwhile, economic optimism also boosted U.S. markets. The S&P/TSX composite index soared by 145.77 points, reaching a level of 19,733.09. In New York, …

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Late morning trading sees S&P/TSX composite and U.S. stock markets drop

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 23, 2023 12:03 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s primary stock index experienced a decline during late-morning trading due to the oil price remaining below US$70 per barrel. Additionally, losses in base metal and battery metal stocks have negatively impacted the Toronto market. The …

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