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Another Month of Broken Records in Canadian Real Estate
Home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems edged up a further 0.9% between August and September, raising them to yet another new all-time monthly...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX drops despite strong GDP data, higher oil prices; U.S. markets buoyed by U.S./China trade progress
Losses in the pivotal energy and financials sectors pulled Canada’s stock exchange into negative territory today.
The TSX fell 53 points despite a lift in...
MID-DAY: Financials pulling down TSX, Wall Street higher on positive trade talks
Canada’s main stock market is lower so far today.
Gains in the energy sector are being offset by losses in the other heavyweight sector, financials.
Bay...
BEFORE THE BELL: Study finds legal cannabis top of mind for Canadians online
A new study on what Canadians are talking about online when it comes to farming and food shows plenty of hot-button issues.
Legal cannabis was...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX clings to gains, Trump targets higher oil prices, U.S. economy shrinks
Canada’s stock exchange managed to cling to modest gains despite a dip in oil prices and a plunge in the gold sector.
The TSX moved...
MID-DAY: Energy sector weighing down TSX
Canada’s main stock market started out on a slightly higher note this morning but has given those gains back.
The materials and energy sectors are...
BEFORE THE BELL: WOW Air announces closure
Some Canadian travellers are most likely affected by news this morning that Icelandic budget airline WOW Air has abruptly gone out of business.
Passengers have...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX flat as investors shed pot stocks, U.S. markets in red as global economy fears rise to surface
A massive sell-off of pot stocks weighted Canada’s stock exchange today.
The TSX was off by 22 points, with six of 11 sectors trading lower....
MID-DAY: Markets down over recession worries
North American markets are lower so far today as investors are leery over a possible sign of recession.
That sign is a bond yields inversion. ...
BEFORE THE BELL: Congressional hearings set to begin into FAA oversight of Boeing
America's standing as the model for aviation-safety regulation will be on trial in Washington as congressional hearings begin into the Federal Aviation Administration's oversight...
AFTER THE BELL: Energy surge on TSX, Dow rises despite U.S./China trade fears, American housing starts stall
Surging energy stocks helped power Canada's stock exchange today.
On the backs of gains in 10 of 11 sectors, including a 1.7 percent rise in...
MID-DAY: North American markets off to good start on energy, financials
North American investors seem to be happier today than they have been over the last few days.
On Bay Street the heavyweight energy sector is...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trudeau government committed to putting Trans Mountain pipeline back in private hands
Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the government remains committed to putting the Trans Mountain pipeline and its proposed expansion back in private hands.
The Trudeau...
AFTER THE BELL: Global economy jitters drag TSX lower, mixed picture on Wall Street
Fears over a flagging global economy dragged Canada’s stock exchange today.
After heavy losses on Friday, the TSX shed another 26 points.
The materials sector moved...
BEFORE THE BELL: Apple to unveil new video streaming service
Apple is expected to announce Monday that it is launching a video service that could compete with Netflix, Amazon and cable TV itself.
It's a long-awaited...
Apple to unveil new video service
Apple is expected to announce Monday that it is launching a video service that could compete with Netflix, Amazon and cable TV itself.
It's a long-awaited...
At the close: Down day on both Bay and Wall Streets
It was a down day on Wall Street to end the week with the Dow losing 460 points.
Both the Nasdaq and S&P had losing...
MID-DAY: North American markets in the red as Chinese trade tensions ramp up
North American markets are off to a really rough start today.
On Bay Street it looks like investors are reacting to weak inflation and soft...
BEFORE THE BELL: Ethiopian airlines says pilots went through extra training before flying Boeing model
Ethiopian Airlines says its pilots went through all the extra training required by Boeing and the U.S. aviation regulator to fly the 7-37 Max...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX rises on buoyant jobs, sales data; tech sector propels U.S. markets
Investors were in a buying mood on Bay Street, spurred by positive jobs and sales data.
Increases in nine of 11 sectors pushed the TSX...
BEFORE THE BELL: First woman to head board of directors at Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway has selected the first woman to head the board of directors of the country's second-largest railway.
Isabelle Courville has been designated to...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX flat as trading mixed on Bay Street, Trump’s tariff talk dampens sentiment stateside
The TSX lost ground today, one day after the Trudeau Liberals unveiled their federal budget.
The exchange was off by 20 points, led lower by...
MID-DAY: Energy sector pulling TSX down
North American markets have stumbled out of the gate so far today.
On Bay Street Canada’s main stock market is lower a day after the...
BEFORE THE BELL: Changes on the way to taxes for stock options at Canadian companies
The federal government is changing the way stock options are taxed for big established companies.
Executives who get large stock grants will pay more in...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX slips on federal budget announcement day; US markets mixed as investors weigh Washington/Beijing trade talks
Canada’s stock exchange drifted into the red ahead of today’s federal budget announcement.
Late this afternoon, the Liberals delivered their final budget before the fall...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX slips on budget announcement day; US markets mixed as investors weigh trade progress
Canada’s stock exchange drifted into the red ahead of the federal budget announcement.
Late in the day, the Liberals delivered their final budget before the...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX slips on budget announcement day; US markets mixed as investors weigh trade progress
Canada’s stock exchange drifted into the red ahead of today’s federal budget announcement.
The Liberals were set to deliver their final budget before the fall...
Winning start to the trading day
It looks like a winning start to the trading day with Dow futures higher by 87 points and the S&P up by 8.
The TSX...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX led higher by energy, financials; Facebook, Boeing’s woes continue into new week
Gains in the heavyweight energy and financials sectors lifted the TSX into triple-digit territory to start the week.
Canada’s stock exchange jumped 111 points, led...
North American markets edging higher, Boeing still sliding
North American markets are up, if only slightly, so far today.
On Bay Street the TSX is 52 points higher, sitting at 16,193. In New...
Lyft Inc to go public; Boeing shares continue to slide
Ride sharing service Lyft Inc. is planning to go public, perhaps as early as today. The company is looking to raise $2-billion in its...
AFTER THE BELL: Markets buoyed by U.S./China trade optimism, Facebook shares fall as social media giant mired in controversy
A surge in the financials and health care sectors along with renewed trade optimism gave Canada’s stock exchange a lift today.
The TSX gained 52...
MID-DAY: Facebook takes more hits as live-streamed shooting video goes viral
The TSX is getting a boost to end out the week as gold starts to pull ahead once again. The Bay Street index is...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investor sentiment eased by positive trade news, Brexit delay; Air Canada shares slip on massive delays
A few good news pieces in the economic world are helping boost investor sentiment today. A recent report suggests trade talks between the US...
AFTER THE BELL: Materials weigh TSX, Facebook stock falls after major outage
It was a red day on Bay Street as the TSX’s modest three-day win streak skidded to a halt.
Just three of the index’s 11...
MID-DAY: Boeing tanks markets once again
Dipping Boeing shares are pulling down North American markets once again.
The Bay Street index is down 43 points to 16,106 as gold slips to...
BEFORE THE BELL: Brexit, Boeing and China’s economy all holding weight for investors this morning
Boeing is dropping once again as two major countries ban the use of its jets. After Canada and the US decided to join the...
AFTER THE BELL: Aurora Cannabis shares climb after high-profile hire, double digit gains for Dow despite continued Boeing woes
The TSX’s perennial front-runner in terms of shares traded got a huge boost today, after the hiring of a high-profile adviser.
Shares in Aurora Cannabis...
AFTER THE BELL: Aurora Cannabis shares climb after high-profile hire, Dow climbs despite continued Boeing woes
The TSX’s perennial front-runner in terms of shares traded got a huge boost today, after the hiring of a high-profile adviser.
Shares in Aurora Cannabis...
MID-DAY: Boeing stocks pull back up; Dow and TSX push ahead
Wall Street is breaking away from a two-day dip caused primarily by Boeing.
A recent report showed an increase in spending on equipment in the...
BEFORE THE BELL: Boeing and Brexit likely to keep the limelight today
Boeing and Brexit are the top issues weighing on investors’ minds today.
The plane-maker’s shares are continuing to plummet as countries around the world ground...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX sees modest gains, Boeing’s decline deepens in wake of Ethiopian Airlines tragedy
While there was an uptick in value for energy and cannabis stocks, a drop in the industrials sector kept Canada’s stock exchange close to...
MID-DAY: Boeing continues to weight Dow; Apple shares boost on streaming service reports
Boeing may feel more pressure as the UK is now banning 737 Max 8s. The country is follows others with similar bans, with the exception...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors awaiting Brexit vote; Boeing shares slip further
Global markets are pushing higher as positive Brexit news comes down ahead of a key vote. British PM Theresa May has secured agreements from the...
AFTER THE BELL: Rising oil prices energize TSX, Sell-off of Boeing shares in wake of Ethiopian Airlines tragedy
The TSX followed oil prices on an upward trajectory today.
Canada’s stock exchange added 110 points as it looks to bounce back from its first...
MID-DAY: Boeing share dip still weighing on Wall Street; crude continues growth as OPEC cuts pull back flow
A dip on Wall Street is rebounding slightly. An improvement in US retail sales in January is helping bring the Dow back up from...
BEFORE THE BELL: Boeing shares plummet following Ethiopia crash; oil pulls ahead on OPEC cuts
Boeing is getting slammed by investors this morning after a deadly crash in Ethiopia involving one of its planes. The company’s stock has dropped...
AFTER THE BELL: Markets fall on slumping Canadian housing growth, oil plunge, disappointing U.S. jobs data
A slowdown in housing growth overshadowed a somewhat robust jobs report, causing the TSX to skid today.
The TSX lost 60 points, with a couple...
MID-DAY: TSX dips on slow housing while Dow slides on disappointing job growth; All markets affected by poor Chinese trade data
Global stocks are being hit by poor economic signals coming from China. The TSX is down 105 points to 15,951 and across the border...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors worry over new dismal trade data coming from China
More dismal trade data is tanking global markets further to end the trade week.
The details came from China, which showed exports shrank further, caused...
AFTER THE BELL: Global economic concerns drag North American markets, TSX’s pot stocks tumble
A gloomy economic outlook both domestically and across the pond dampened sentiment on Bay Street.
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced today it is leaving...
MID-DAY: ECB decision to keep interest rates steady tanks global markets
North American markets are slumping after the ECB gave a dubious outlook for Europe’s economy. On Bay Street the TSX is down 62 points...
BEFORE THE BELL: Global stocks slump as investors press pause amid economic issues
There’s a lot of economic uncertainty causing investors to press pause across the globe. World stocks are slumping as disappointing economic reports continue to...
AFTER THE BELL: Central bank stands pat on rates, trade uncertainty pulls U.S. markets, loonie loses nearly half a cent
The Bank of Canada deciding to stand pat on interest rates took the loonie on a downward spin.
The Canadian dollar lost nearly half a...
MID-DAY: Loonie dips on poor economic outlook; crude pulls down on US stockpile
The Loonie is feeling the pressure as the Bank of Canada gives a dubious forecast on the future of interest rate hikes. Governor Stephen Poloz...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors focused in on drooping Chinese economy; Bank of Canada announces interest rate decision today
Investors are taking a more cautious tone as China’s economy continues to struggle. Even Beijing’s injection of cash into the country’s economy is being...
AFTER THE BELL: Aurora Cannabis jumps on bullish review, Green day for TSX, choppy day on Wall Street
High times for Aurora Cannabis today, as its stock shot up 12.5 percent after Cowen and Co. analysts named it as their top pick...
MID-DAY: TSX continues to grow on oil push; Dow dips down on Wall Street
Bay Street is making up for losses in yesterday’s trade run.
The TSX is up 37 points to 16,075.
The boost is coming from the energy...
BEFORE THE BELL: China sets economy expectations lower; Trump eyes India for new trade battle
While trade optimism is high, investors are still getting reminders of the fallout from the tariff battle. Beijing recently lowered expectations for economic growth...
AFTER THE BELL: Drop in energy shares pulls TSX into red, U.S. markets dip despite signs of future U.S./China trade deal
Signs of a trade deal in the works between the world’s two largest economies didn’t boost sentiment on North American markets.
News reports indicate that...
MID-DAY: North American markets tank as investors shrug off trade optimism
Trade optimism isn’t enough to keep North American markets afloat this morning. Both Bay and Wall Street are down at the start of the...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trade negotiation optimism pushes global markets higher
Trade optimism is back on the table as a possible deadline on US China negotiations hits the news. Reports suggest President Donald Trump and...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX rises despite downbeat GDP stats, U.S./China trade optimism boosts optimism on Wall Street
The nation’s GDP growth has sputtered to a halt, and while the news sent the loonie for a spin, it didn’t stop the TSX...
MID-DAY: Poor GDP report tanks the Loonie; Trade optimism boosts TSX and Dow
A major slowdown in GDP growth is putting weight on the Loonie. StatsCan reports the economy nearly stalled in December, slowing to just .1...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trade optimism still high despite Trump comments
Markets are gaining some ground at the start of March, despite Donald Trump’s attempt to through shade on trade optimism.
The growth is being helped...
AFTER THE BELL: Banking stocks drag TSX, Dow slips despite strong economic data, gold prices slump again
Lacklustre showings from two major banks left the TSX lagging today.
CIBC hiked its dividend despite its first quarter profit results falling 11 percent to...
AFTER THE BELL: Banking stocks drag TSX, Dow slips despite strong economic data, gold prices slump again
Lacklustre showings from two major banks left the TSX lagging today.
CIBC hiked its dividend despite its first quarter profit results falling 11 percent to...
MID-DAY: North American markets droop on poor earnings and trade worries
The TSX is dipping on poor earnings. The Bay Street index is down 51 points to 16,022 after TD and CIBC failed to meet...
BEFORE THE BELL: More quarterly earnings and SNC-Lavalin drama expected to weight Bay Street
There will be a lot for Bay Street to ingest this morning. Traders will be watching SNC-Lavalin shares after former Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX sees modest gains, U.S./China trade uncertainty continues
While the heavyweight financials and energy sectors managed to move up today, it wasn't enough to help Canada’s stock exchange achieve complete liftoff.
Drops in...
MID-DAY: TSX dips on poor earnings and slowing inflation; Dow pulls back as investors stay cautious
Bay Street is feeling some weight from earnings and inflation. The TSX is down 50 points to 16,017 after StatsCan reported a dip in...
BEFORE THE BELL: India-Pakistan tension weights markets; US crude inventory drains, pushing oil prices higher
North American markets are expected to dip this morning on geopolitical tensions. Investors are carefully watching the tensions gaining between India and Pakistan and...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX clings to gains, U.S. markets lower, American real estate sales dip to lowest level in three years
It was a mixed bag on Bay Street with the TSX’s most heavily traded companies moving in opposite directions.
The TSX clawed 10 points above...
MID-DAY: TSX pulls ahead as Dow is left behind in North American trading
The TSX is pushing higher for a third straight day. The Bay Street index is up 34 points to 16,091.
A different story across the...
BEFORE THE BELL: BMO reports boost in profits, but Scotiabank slips on market challenges; Investors become impatient for more trade negotiation details
The financial sector could cause some volatility for the TSX this morning as a few more big banks report earnings. BMO beat analyst expectations...
AFTER THE BELL: Series of Trump tweets drive down oil prices, send U.S. markets higher
A tweet by the U.S. president stopped the recent spike in oil prices in its tracks.
In response to the world’s largest exporters cutting supply...
MID-DAY: Trump’s tariff extension turns up investor optimism, boosts North American markets
A positive start to North American markets at the beginning of this new trade week. The TSX is gaining 51 points to 16,064 and...
BEFORE THE BELL: US China trade, interest rates and Brexit all giving investors lots to chew on this morning
A delay in tariff activity is continuing to boost investor optimism this morning. Donald Trump cited productive talks as he tweeted his plan to...
AFTER THE BELL: U.S./China trade optimism give markets lift, Canadian retail sales rise 2.7 percent
While a trade meeting that directly involves U.S. President Donald Trump boosted investor optimism stateside, it was a flat day on the Toronto Stock...
MID-DAY: TSX, Dow, crude all boosted on trade optimism: SNC-Lavalin stock drops on poor report
Optimism is boosting energy stocks, which is in turn pushing the TSX ahead. The Bay Street Index is climbing 60 points to 16,061 and...
Ottawa has to make a big decision as NEB submits Trans Mountain report; Canada is breaking its own tourism record
NEB drops off report to Ottawa on Trans Mountain expansion
Ottawa will need to make an important decision on its billion-dollar pipeline investment.
All eyes are...
BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets pull ahead on trade optimism once again; SNC-Lavalin under the microscope for investors
Global stocks are reversing course today as investors shrug off economic worries for trade optimism. China’s President is reportedly coming to the White House...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX wobbles as gold loses its shine, Nike’s stock slips after college hoops split-shoe incident
Falling gold and oil prices dragged Canada’s stock exchange today.
The TSX wobbled as it tried for a fifth consecutive winning day, losing 30 points...
MID-DAY: North American markets slip, TSX pulls back from 16,000 reach; Nike shares tank following basketball mishap
The TSX is pulling back from hitting it’s highest point since October. The Bay Street index is down 38 points to 15,992 and across...
BEFORE THE BELL: Optimism takes point as investors see end in sight to US China trade war
An end to the trade war between the US and China may be close and that’s boosting investor confidence. Reports suggest negotiators are working...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX moves up for fourth consecutive day, U.S. markets mixed as Fed holds rates steady
While Canada's stock exchange moved up for a fourth consecutive day, it was a choppy trading day on the American side of the border.
The...
MID-DAY: Gold helps boost TSX, trade optimism keeps Dow afloat
Gold is making the TSX sparkle as the Canadian market pushes higher. The Bay Street index is up 63 points to 16,001 as the...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investor optimism reigns again on US-China trade relations; US Fed Reserve January minutes to be released
Investors are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel on trade talks again and that’s helping markets reach higher. Donald Trump is also...
Golden day on Bay Street, Netflix sets up shop in Toronto, Walmart’s Q4 results impress
The TSX added 99 points today, driven by a jump in precious metal and gold stocks.
Commodities led the way on Bay Street, with materials...
MID-DAY: TSX pulls ahead on gold boom; Dow slips as investors get impatient for US China trade details
The TSX is getting a boost as the gold sector ramps up. The Bay Street Index is up 58 points to 15,896 as the precious...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors waiting on new details from US China trade talks; Walmart set to release earnings this morning
A lot is riding on US China trade talks this week as North American markets are expected to stumble out of the gate for...
AFTER THE BELL: Markets jump on U.S./China trade optimism, Canopy Growth profits soar higher
North American markets rose on the final trading day of the week.
On Bay Street, the TSX soared 142 points higher, propelled by strong corporate...
MID-DAY: TSX and Dow rally on corporate earnings and trade optimism
Oil and energy are helping give the TSX a boost once again. The Bay Street Index is rallying 158 points to 15,854.
Some help is...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trump expected to sign off on funding bill; Crude continues to pull ahead
Investors are looking for good news at the end of the trade week following a disappointing US retail report. The Dow slipped heavily after...
AFTER THE BELL: Bombardier soars on robust earnings, Dow drops on news of flagging retail sales
The TSX soared higher today, on the back of plane-and-train-making giant Bombardier.
The exchange gained 69 points with Bombardier leading the charge by jumping 23...
MID-DAY: TSX booms on energy and tech, Dow slumps as Coca-Cola stock drops
After a shaky start for the TSX, the Bay Street Index is pulling ahead. Canada’s main stock index is up 65 points to 15,692...
BEFORE THE BELL: Earnings and oil expected to boost TSX at the start
The TSX is expected to push ahead this morning as Canadian corporate earnings roll in. At the top of the list is Canada Goose,...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX flat as drops in tech, industrials sectors offset energy gains, Trump open to extending China/U.S. trade deal deadline
The TSX edged 15 points lower today with losses in eight major sectors.
Helping to limit the losses on Canada’s stock exchange were increases in...
MID-DAY: Trade optimism continues to boost investor confidence in North America
The boosted investor confidence is translating well in North American markets. The Dow is pushing ahead 169 points to 25,594 as the next round...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investor optimism booming as Trump gives positive message on US China trade relations
Investor optimism is helping boost global markets this morning.
Donald Trump's recently comments on extending the deadline for the tariff relief on China are giving...
AFTER THE BELL: Markets rise after U.S. government strikes deal to avoid shutdown, oil moves up on production cuts
A surge in oil prices helped lift Canada’s stock exchange today.
The TSX was up by 73 points with gains in seven of 11 sectors.
While...
MID-DAY: Trade optimism and gaining energy stocks boost North American markets
The TSX is benefiting from a boost in the energy sector this morning. The boom comes as OPEC kicked off production cuts, which are...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investor optimism in trade negotiations, US government funding helping boost markets again
Trade negotiation optimism is helping boost the markets again this morning. As the US and China kick off the next round of negotiations to...
AFTER THE BELL: Markets fall on U.S./China trade uncertainty, clocks ticks down to another government shutdown
North American markets just couldn’t gain traction today, dragged by global trade uncertainty and falling bank and health care stocks.
The TSX was off by...
MID-DAY: North American markets slip on commodity and oil drops
Commodity and energy stocks are holding back the TSX. The Bay Street Index is down 10 points to 15,622 as the price of gold...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trade optimism boosts markets again; TSX expected to get a bump from RBI International earnings
Trade talks are back and so is optimism in investors once again. US and Chinese officials are back at the table to discuss a...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX, Dow fall on U.S./China trade fears; Trump says he won’t meet with Chinese president ahead of deadline
Global economic growth and trade concerns eclipsed a robust Canadian jobs report, hauling Canada’s stock exchange into negative territory.
Stats Canada reporting that the nation...
MID-DAY: TSX falls as Canada’s unemployment grows; Dow slips on trade war worries
Unexpected job growth isn’t helping Canada’s unemployment rate, or investor confidence. Despite the addition of over 66 thousand jobs in January according to Stats...
Investors worry over slow trade negotiations; Gold gains momentum in safe haven push
Trade stress is putting pressure on global markets this morning. Investors are concerned over reports Donald Trump will not be joining negotiations between the...
AFTER THE BELL: Markets see red after EU slashes economic forecast, Canadian energy companies wobble after oil prices dip
Global markets hemorrhaged points today as investors’ focus shifted to an economic slowdown in Europe and falling oil prices.
The impact wasn’t quite as bad...
MID-DAY: Oil prices down, dragging TSX with them
Things are off to a rough start on Bay Street today.
Canada’s main stock is falling as the heavyweight energy sector sinks. Plunging oil prices...
BEFORE THE BELL: Wall Street looks to rebound, Bay Street could build on Thursday’s small gains
Bay Street managed to pull out a small gain yesterday, with a different story on Wall Street.
Canada’s main stock market was dragged down by...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX clings to gains despite falling marijuana stocks, U.S. markets sputter in wake of Trump’s address
Canada’s stock exchange tip-toed near the flat line, dragged by declines in six of 11 sectors.
The TSX added nine points with gains among influential...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX clings to gains despite falling marijuana stocks, U.S. markets sputter in wake of Trump’s address
Canada’s stock exchange tip-toed near the flat line, dragged by declines in six of 11 sectors.
The TSX added eight points, with gains among influential...
MID-DAY: TSX recovers from early losses, Dow lower
The TSX is gaining back ground it lost early.
Canada’s main stock market shed some points at the bell on lower oil prices. Investors were...
AT THE BELL: TSX edges lower while Dow edges higher after State of the Union
There’s not a lot of major movement in North American markets yet today.
Reactions from investors to Donald Trump’s speech last night are expected. The...
Global stocks fall in wake of State of the Union address
As expected, world markets are reacting to U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. But so far things aren’t off to a...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX jumps on broad-based gains; Dow moves higher ahead of Trump’s State of the Union address
Markets climbed ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s annual State of the Union address tonight.
Investors are awaiting word on progress on U.S./China trade talks...
Before The Bell: All eyes will be on American President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address
Many in our country will be tuning in as American President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address.
Tuesday night's address is a week behind schedule...
AFTER THE BELL: SURGE IN MARIJUANA STOCKS LIFTS TSX, GAINS IN TECH SECTOR DRIVE U.S. MARKETS HIGHER
These are high times for Canadian cannabis producers, who led the charge on Bay Street today.
Spearheaded by Aprhia Inc., the pot stocks-driven health care...
MIDDAY: Greenback forces oil lower; TSX shows early gains
The American greenback continues its wild swing.
After finishing lower on Friday it is higher today, putting negative pressure on oil and gold. Oil is...
Before the Bell: Quarterly Reporting begins as six week winning streak continues
There’s a bit of an upside this morning as North American stocks continue a six week winning streak.
We’ll hear corporate earnings this week as...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX slips, ending six day win streak, mixed trading in U.S. on booming jobs report, Amazon stumble
Canada's stock exchange sagged today, pulled lower by backpedaling gold and energy stocks.
The TSX fell 34 points as the index's six day win streak...
Mid-day: TSX giving back early gains
Canada’s main stock market looked like it was on its way to a seventh straight day of gains, but has given up that ground.
The...
BEFORE THE BELL: Bay Street looks to extend winning streak
Toronto investors are hoping to make it a straight week of gains today.
The TSX is coming off a six-day winning streak, closing up 56...
AFTER THE BELL: Surging pot, gold stocks bump TSX higher for sixth straight day, Facebook reports record profits
While it was a mixed bag of trading on Bay Street, Canada’s stock exchange managed to claw into positive territory for a sixth straight...
MID-DAY: Gold boosts Bay Street; Dow dips on mixed corporate earnings
As gold becomes a hot buy for investors, Bay Street is benefiting from the boost. The TSX is up 44 points to 15,528 as gold...
BEFORE THE BELL: Markets poised for corporate earnings-led gains; Oil pulls out of morning rut
A wait-and-see approach from the US Fed is helping push markets higher this morning. The US Central Bank is putting an end to its...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX ekes out fifth straight winning day, Dow jumps on backs of upbeat corporate results, Fed policy decision
Investors breathed a sigh of relief as upbeat earnings results from Apple and Boeing boosted sentiment on Wall Street.
And while it was a positive...
MID-DAY: TSX weighted, Dow climbs on corporate earnings; US Fed to release details on economic outlook
The TSX is feeling some weight ahead of a StatsCan report on the economy. The Bay Street Index is down four points to 15,458,...
BEFORE THE BELL: Positive vibes expected to boost markets this morning from Apple report; US-China trade talks restart today
The US and China are set to restart trade negotiations today, amid some tension between the two countries. Analysts aren’t expecting much movement as...
AFTER THE BELL: Rising gold stocks carry TSX to fourth winning day, Apple set to share quarterly earnings report
A jump in the materials sector and rally among energy stocks pushed Canada’s stock exchange into positive territory for a fourth straight day.
The TSX...
MID-DAY: TSX pulls ahead on energy and materials; Dow stays afloat despite economic tensions
The TSX is getting a lift from energy and materials amid some major global economic tension. The Bay Street index is up 55 points to...
BEFORE THE BELL: Market turbulence sends investors to safe haven options; oil pulls ahead as US eyes sanctions on Venezuela
Trade talks are still expected to continue between the US and China despite new tension involving Huawei. US authorities have issued various charges against...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX inches higher despite sagging energy stocks; U.S. corporate giants struggling
Plummeting oil and natural gas prices and lagging energy stocks resulted in a flat day on Bay Street.
And while the TSX edged 12 points...
MID-DAY: North American markets start the week seeing red; crude drops on concerns over China demand
The TSX is feeling weight from the mining sector at the start of the week. The Bay Street Index is down 56 points to...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trade talks, heavy-hitter corporate earnings and economic updates all coming this week
It’s a busy week for investors to take in, with a lot happening in trade talks, the state of the global economy and earnings...
AFTER THE BELL: Golden day on TSX, Trump announces temporary end to government shutdown
Gold mining stocks were a hot commodity on Bay Street today, and helped power the TSX to an 85-point gain.
Ten of the index's 11...
MID-DAY: Investors ignore major economic factors to focus on corporate earnings; Gold gains again as safe haven option
Canada’s main stock index is getting a boost from precious metals today. As investors worry over a global recession, markets like gold are getting...
BEFORE THE BELL: Big corporate earnings push aside global recession concerns for now
Positive profits are helping lift sentiment across global markets. Analysts say the mood is shifting from a somber tone caused by trade stress between...
AFTER THE BELL: Green day on Bay Street, Dow dips on growing trade concerns
A rally among Canadian energy stocks helped lift the TSX above the flat line today.
Canada's stock exchange climbed 72 points, even with cynicism growing...
MID-DAY: Pessimistic view on US China trade sours investor mindset, weights Wall Street
A new set of pessimism on US China trade is weighting Wall Street. The US Commerce Secretary reportedly said the trade negotiations between the...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trade negotiations, Brexit and Venezuela-US tension main focuses for investors today
Slowing progress on trade and Brexit is weighting on investors’ minds this morning. Experts say many investors are taking a wait-and-see approach as major...
AFTER THE BELL: Losses in banking, energy sectors drag TSX, strong corporate earnings help lift Dow to triple digit gains
Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz saying that the nation’s economy is in "good shape” didn’t translate into a positive day on Bay Street.
A...
MID-DAY: TSX falls as oil drops; Stats Can reports retail slip in November
Strong corporate earnings are helping boost Wall Street today. The Dow is up 103 points to 24,507, shaking off yesterday’s recession-fueled losses as companies...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors pulling back from risks amid gloomy global economic outlook
The threat of a global recession is keeping the markets muted today. In overnight trading the Nikkei fell slightly by .1 percent to close...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX’s 12-day win streak snapped as energy sector slides; U.S. markets fall as investors digest gloomy IMF report
Investors across North America were seeing red today, with markets falling on both sides of the border.
The TSX’s 12-day win streak came to an...
MID-DAY: North American markets stay in the red as investors fear global dip
North American markets are continuing to feel the weight of nervous investors. The TSX is down 101 points to 15,252 and across the border,...
BEFORE THE BELL: IMF global growth downgrade hits markets as investors stress over recession
Concerns over a global economic slowdown are likely to weight North American markets today. The concern comes after the International Monetary Fund downgraded its...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX extends win streak to 12 days despite dim IMF report, U.S. markets close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The International Monetary Fund predicting a slowdown in the world’s economy wasn’t enough to keep the TSX from rolling to its 12th consecutive winning...
MID-DAY: IMF releases economic forecasts for global markets and countries; Wall Street closed for US holiday
The International Monetary Fund is setting a cautious financial tone for 2019. Ahead of the start of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors prepare for bevy of global economic discussions; Wall Street closed for US holiday
A few global matters are likely to catch the attention of investors today and this week. In the UK, Theresa May will present her...
AFTER THE BELL: China/U.S. trade headway fuels U.S. markets, TSX celebrates 11th straight winning day
Markets charged in an upward direction today, on the back of potential headway in U.S./China trade talks.
Investor sentiment was lifted by a report from...
MID-DAY: Pot stocks push TSX higher to another winning day; Canadian inflation grows in December
The TSX is heading towards another winning day to end out the week.
The Bay Street Index is getting a boost from pot and energy...
BEFORE THE BELL: TSX win streak could continue on trade optimism; Tesla shares drop as Musk announces job cuts
Global stocks are rallying this morning as trade optimism booms across the markets. The positive mood comes after the Wall Street Journal reported a...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX higher for 10th straight day, report of U.S. concessions in trade talks with China bolsters Dow
Canada's stock exchange cruised to a 10th winning day, as 10 of the index's 11 sectors rose into positive territory.
The TSX gained 99 points...
MID-DAY: TSX firmly heading towards 10th winning day; Dow pressured by losses in financial stocks
Pot stocks are pushing the TSX higher against weight coming from the energy sector. The Bay Street Index is pushing towards a 10th winning...
BEFORE THE BELL: TSX looks to extend winning streak; Crude dips on record high production in US
The TSX will be looking for more positive reports from US financial institutions to continue its winning streak today. The Bay Street index is...
AFTER THE BELL: Strong earnings reports from U.S. financial giants bolster markets, government shutdown drags into 26th day
Good vibrations from America’s banking sector were felt north of the border, and gave the TSX a lift.
The TSX finished 64 points higher, led...
MID-DAY: Bank stock positivity boosting North American markets; Oil slides on oversupply concerns
Bank stocks are helping give life to Bay Street today. The TSX is up 18 points 15,064 as investors buy into bank stocks thanks to...
BEFORE THE BELL: Mixed reactions in EU markets following Brexit defeat; Oil slips back slightly ahead of inventory report
Analysts are expecting a modest start in North American markets today with a few factors weight on investors. The main focus is the US...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX higher for eighth straight day, Delta Airlines CEO says shutdown will cost company $25 million
A lift in oil prices and rising energy stocks equated into an eight consecutive winning day for the TSX.
Canada’s stock exchange rose 70 points,...
MID-DAY: Another winning day continues for TSX; Economists warn gov shutdown will start to peck at US economy
Energy stocks are helping give some life to Bay Street today. The TSX is up 34 points to 15,009 as crude prices start to...
BEFORE THE BELL: Tilray cross-promo deal likely to boost cannabis stocks on Bay Street; Oil boosts on trade optimism again
Cannabis stocks may give some extra life to Bay Street this morning. This comes as Tilray has announced a $100 million cross-branding promotion with...
AFTER THE BELL: Markets fall on disappointing Chinese trade data, Canadian company bought in largest mining deal in history
Gloomy economic news out of China and sliding oil prices weren’t enough to pull the TSX into the red today.
Chinese government trade data showed...
MID-DAY: TSX and Dow down on trade worries as China reports disappointing import/export numbers
Trade worries are gaining strength again and weighing on North American markets. The TSX is down 12 points to 14,926 and across the border...
BEFORE THE BELL: China’s trade dip puts weight on global markets; Canadian gold company ingested in $10-billion all-stock deal
China trade worries are expected to rattle North American markets at the open this morning. A report from Beijing on imports and exports fell...
AFTER THE BELL: Gains in health care sector hold TSX up, Dow edges lower as government shutdown enters 21st day
The world's second largest economy appears to be sputtering, and it's having a ripple effect on global markets.
According to Reuters, China has set its...
MID-DAY: Investors holding back waiting for more US-China trade details; crude pulls back from rally
North American markets are weighted to start the last day of the trading week. The TSX is up slightly by 3 points to 14,906...
BEFORE THE BELL: Pot stocks likely in the spotlight on Bay Street at the open; Crude gains on more trade sentiment
Pot stocks are likely to be the highlight on Bay Street to end the trading week. Ontario-based Aphria recently announced its CEO is stepping...
AFTER THE BELL: MARIJUANA PRODUCERS LEAD GAINS ON BAY STREET, MACY’S STOCK TUMBLES ON WEAK HOLIDAY SALES
Higher cannabis stocks helped lift the TSX into the green today.
Among the most actively traded stocks on Bay Street were marijuana producers Canopy Growth...
MID-DAY: TSX pulled out of red by pot stocks; Dow continues slump pressured by crude and trade worries
Pot stocks are helping lift the TSX out of a slump. The Bay Street index opened in the red, dragged by dropping oil prices,...
BEFORE THE BELL: Poor Chinese economic data and lack of trade progress details weight global markets
Analysts are expecting a subdued start to markets in North America this morning. The slowdown comes after China released a below forecast report on...
AFTER THE BELL: Central Bank maintains overnight rate, green day on Wall Street as U.S./China trade talks continue
The Bank of Canada is standing pat on its benchmark interest rate.
The central bank announced this morning that it has maintained its target for...
MID-DAY: Dow and TSX push ahead again on trade positivity; BoC keeps interest rate steady
The Bank of Canada is holding its interest rate steady, but that’s not putting weight on Bay Street. BoC officials downgraded 2019’s growth forecast...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors await BoC announcement; Trade optimism still holding firm in global markets
Investors are betting on a positive outcome in trade negotiations between the US and China. A recent round of talks has ended, with details...
AFTER THE BELL: Gains in nine sectors lift TSX into triple digits, Boeing’s stock soars
It was a winning day on Bay Street, with gains in nine of 11 sectors pushing the TSX 101 points into the green.
The index...
MID-DAY: North American markets boosted by trade optimism; Stats Can reports a November billion-dollar trade deficit
Trade optimism is still keeping North American markets up today, but poor trade data has slightly soured Bay Street. The TSX is up 58...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trade optimism boosting investor confidence; Crude continues recovery
Trade optimism is giving more hope to investors today. As US and Chinese officials discuss how to ease the trade war the two countries...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX rises as investors await Central Bank decision, Tesla breaks ground on Shanghai factory
A rise in the industrials and health care sectors fueled Canada’s stock exchange today.
The TSX moved up 77 points ahead of the Bank of...
MID-DAY: Markets weighted as economic and trade concerns for 2019 continue
Financial and energy stocks are weighing on Bay Street. The TSX is up slightly by 16 points to 14,442 as analysts point to a...
BEFORE THE BELL: North American markets likely to boost on US-China trade talks; Crude gains on renewed optimism
Trading may be a bit more calm to start out the first full week of 2019. Analysts say investors are feeling more confident as...
AFTER THE BELL: Positive jobs numbers on both sides of border help boost markets, Netflix given buy rating
Gains in 10 of 11 sectors coupled with a mostly positive jobs report from Statistics Canada gave the TSX a lift today.
The index jumped...
MID-DAY: TSX and Dow boosted by positive jobs reports; Crude pushes higher
A status quo jobs report in Canada is helping push the TSX ahead. Stats Can reported unemployment stayed at 5.6 per cent for December. This,...
BEFORE THE BELL: US-China trade optimism bringing life back to markets; Jobs data coming out for Canada this morning
Global markets are cautiously and optimistically gaining some ground after a Thursday slump. The promise of an ease in trade tension between the US...
AFTER THE BELL: APPLE’S TUMBLE CASTS SHADOW OVER NORTH AMERICAN MARKETS, NASDAQ DROPS THREE PERCENT
A gloomy sales report from a U.S. tech giant pulled down markets today.
In a letter to investors, Apple CEO Tim Cook reported “lower than...
MID-DAY: Apple’s poor forecast pulls North American markets into the red
Apple’s gloomy forecast is weighing heavily on North American markets. The iPhone-maker pulled back on its first quarter prediction pointing to a sliding Chinese...
BEFORE THE BELL: Revised sales forecast from Apple points to slowing Chinese economy, further fuels recession fears
A new report from Apple is causing turmoil in global markets this morning. The iPhone maker has revised its sales forecast, suggesting China’s drooping...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX RISES SLIGHTLY TO OPEN 2019, LATE DAY RALLY PUSHES DOW INTO POSITIVE TERRITORY
After falling 12 percent in 2018 and having its worst year in a decade, Canada’s stock exchange looked to start the year on a...
MID-DAY: Dow and TSX still struggling on first day of 2019 trading; Oil pulls out of morning slump
Jittery investors are causing havoc for North American markets. The TSX is down 23 points to 14,299 and across the border the Dow is...
BEFORE THE BELL: Currencies and gold take point as investors worry over global economic slowdown; Crude slides as supply pushes higher
At the start of the 2019 trading year, markets are down. The slide in investor confidence comes as reports from China and Europe confirm...
AFTER THE BELL: Markets end 2018 on high note as Trump tweets indicate progress in U.S./China trade talks
Positive vibes from U.S./China trade talks boosted North American stock markets on the final day of 2018.
Both the Dow and the TSX could use...
AFTER THE BELL: Markets end 2018 on high note as Trump tweets indicate progress in U.S./China trade talks
Positive vibes from U.S./China trade talks boosted North American stock markets on the final day of 2018.
Both the Dow and the TSX could use...
MID-DAY: TSX and Dow starting on a high note for last trading day of 2018
The TSX is gaining for the last day of 2018, in an overall losing year for the Canadian market. The Bay Street index is...
BEFORE THE BELL: Positive trade sentiment helping push markets one last time in 2018
A possible fresh start in trade relations in 2019 is helping push markets at the end of 2018. Experts say Donald Trump boosted investor...
AFTER THE BELL: CANADIAN POT PRODUCER’S SHARES JUMP AFTER NEWS OF TAKEOVER BID, DOW WOBBLES AS TRUMP THREATENS TO CLOSE SOUTHERN BORDER
It was another green day on Bay Street as the TSX jumped 56 points with eight of the index’s 11 sectors trading higher.
The heavyweight...
AFTER THE BELL: CANADIAN POT PRODUCER’S SHARES JUMP AFTER NEWS OF TAKEOVER BID, DOW WOBBLES AS TRUMP THREATENS TO CLOSE SOUTHERN BORDER
It was another green day on Bay Street as the TSX jumped 56 points with eight of the index’s 11 sectors trading higher.
The heavyweight...
MID-DAY: Trump wall threats cause more stress on Wall Street; TSX boosted by health, energy and financial sectors
With just over a day and a half of trading left in 2018, volatility is continuing on the markets today. The TSX is getting...
BEFORE THE BELL: Wall Street likely to see more gains to end out the week; Aphria rejects hostile takeover bid from US company
A possible selloff is likely being averted this week as Wall Street is expected to see more gains today. The Dow threatened to move...
AFTER THE BELL: Energy, financials sectors lift TSX, Dow rides wave of historic Boxing Day gains
It was a wild day for North American markets.
The TSX surged 385 points, lifted by gains in 10 of 11 sectors.
South of the border,...
MID-DAY: TSX pulls ahead leaving Dow behind; Crude slips further on economic concerns
After a two-day break the TSX is blazing out of the gate. The Bay Street index is up 223 points to 14,003, thanks to...
BEFORE THE BELL: Economic worries resurface in early trade, threatening more volatility in North America
It’s back to reality for North American markets this morning as economic worries surface again. Analysts predict the Dow will be dipping after its...
AFTER THE BELL: Dow suffers worst Christmas Eve trading day ever, falling energy stocks weigh on TSX
Holiday cheer was in short supply on North American markets today.
The Dow suffered its worst Christmas Eve trading session on record by plunging 653...
MID-DAY: Crude weights the TSX; Dow feels pressure from partial US government shutdown
Dropping crude prices are continuing to weight the TSX at the start of a shortened trading week. The Bay Street Index is down 45...
BEFORE THE BELL: Asian markets hit by US government shutdown drama; Oil continues to dip
Political uncertainty in the US is weighting markets early this morning. In overnight trading the Nikkei fell 1.1 per cent to close at 20,166...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX DROPS DESPITE POSITIVE GDP REPORT, GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN THREAT PUSHES U.S. MARKETS LOWER
Canada's stock market took another step backwards today, pulled down by falling bank and marijuana stocks.
The TSX fell by 206 points with all 11...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX DROPS DESPITE POSITIVE GDP REPORT, GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN THREAT PUSHES U.S. MARKETS LOWER
Canada's stock market took another step backwards today, pulled down by falling bank and marijuana stocks.
The TSX fell by 206 points with all of...
MID-DAY: TSX seeing some growth with crude increase; Dow pushes as Feds see steady growth in 2019
A fall in bank stocks is pulling back on the TSX. The Bay Street Index is only up 27 points to 14,169, getting some...
BEFORE THE BELL: Markets weighted by threat of US government shutdown; Canada’s October GDP to be released today
The threat of a US government shutdown over the holidays is continuing to grind away at the markets. As US stocks are reportedly headed...
AFTER THE BELL: TRUMP ADMINISTRATION THREAT, PLUNGING OIL PRICES SEND MARKETS TUMBLING
It was yet another dismal day for North American markets.
The gloom continues on Wall Street as investors digested yesterday’s rate hike from the U.S....
MID-DAY: Oil prices dip, but TSX still gains on gold rush
The price for oil is falling below the lowest price this year, but that’s not pulling down the TSX. The Bay Street Index is...
BEFORE THE BELL: North American markets look to recover from heavy Wednesday slump
After the markets were slammed yesterday by another US interest rate hike, there may be some room for recovery today. Analysts suggest North American...
AFTER THE BELL: MARKETS PLUNGE ON U.S. FED DECISION TO HIKE RATES, OIL RISES ON DEMAND FOR REFINED PRODUCTS
The TSX sharply reversed course, going from green to red today.
A drop in Canada’s inflation rate initially sparked optimism that the Bank of Canada...
MID-DAY: TSX boosts on lower inflation data; Wall Street steadily grows ahead of interest rate decision
The TSX is gaining strength as the cost of living in Canada dips. The Bay Street index is up 91 points to 14,508 after...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors await a decision on a final US interest rate hike coming this afternoon
Investors will likely get a better idea of how 2019 could shape up for global markets. The US Federal Reserve is expected to release...
AFTER THE BELL: Government announces $1.6 billion boost for Canadian gas and oil sector, markets rally from Monday sell-off
On a choppy trading day, North American markets managed to regain their footing somewhat after a steep fall on Monday.
The TSX moved up 54...
MID-DAY: North American markets boosted by banking and Boeing; Oil continues slide
The banking sector is helping push North American markets ahead today. But, analysts warn not to take the increase as a positive just yet,...
BEFORE THE BELL: Economic slowdown worries expected to continue weighting markets today
The TSX may slide further this morning after ending Monday in the red. Economic woes are hitting the energy industry, which plays a big...
AFTER THE BELL: Sell-off on Wall Street ahead of US Fed decision, TSX tumbles as 10 sectors slip into red
Markets fell sharply today as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates south of the border.
Recent economic data points towards a...
MID-DAY: Worrisome investors pull down North American markets, crude on the slide again
North American markets are feeling the weight of worrisome investors. On Bay Street the TSX is down 22 points to 14,572 and across the...
BEFORE THE BELL: Crude boost likely to push the TSX; Wall Street to be weighted by possible rate hike in US
A bit of a mixed bag is expected in North American markets today. On Bay Street, the TSX may get a boost from another...
AFTER THE BELL: Steep losses on TSX, Dow after poor Chinese economic data stoke fears over global economy
Disappointing economic data from China pulled down markets across the globe, and sent both the Dow and the TSX on a downward spiral today.
Tumbling...
MID-DAY: Chinese economy hit weights further on North American markets
As expected, North American markets are feeling the weight of bad Chinese data. An economic downturn in the eastern country and in the Euro...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trade war effects on China pressuring global markets; Bitcoin battered by bomb threat scam
A trade war-created economic downturn in China is putting pressure on global markets. A report and confirmation from Beijing officials suggested the eastern country’s...
AFTER THE BELL: Falling cannabis stocks keep TSX lower, Dow rises despite U.S./China trade concerns
Jitters over ongoing U.S./China trade talks coupled with falling pot stocks weighted the TSX today.
Aurora Cannabis and Aphria Inc. were among the three most...
MID-DAY: Positive trade vibes continue to help market growth in North America
Positive trade sentiment continues to improve market growth in North America. The TSX is up 78 points to 14,861 and across the border the...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trade optimism boosting global markets; Via Rail backs German train builds over Bombardier
Trade positivity is showing in the global markets this morning. Analysts are expecting boosts in North American markets as investors are taking note of...
AFTER THE BELL: China/U.S. trade optimism pushes Dow higher, green day on Bay Street
Optimism over a thaw in U.S./China trade tensions coupled with a rally among energy and bank stocks gave the TSX a boost today.
According to...
MID-DAY: Trump trade optimism pushes North American markets higher; Crude boosted as US stock dips
North American markets are getting a boost as the prospect of healthy trade continues. The TSX is up 174 points to 14,842 and across...
BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets back on the rise; US-China trade optimism continues boosting crude
Global markets, once again, are off to a positive start, but that may not set the trend for the day. North American markets turned...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX weighted by energy stocks, Dow dips after Trump threatens government shutdown
Canada’s stock exchange was unable to gain traction today, with five of 11 sectors sinking into the red.
The TSX lost 60 points, weighted by...
MID-DAY: Trade optimism pushes North American markets higher; Auto and crude stocks also feeling boost
A shift in trade sentiment between the US and China is giving investors some much-needed confidence. A recent tweet from Donald Trump suggested the...
BEFORE THE BELL: World markets up slightly despite Brexit, growth concerns
Despite worries about Brexit and growth world markets are up slightly this morning.
Investors seem to be taking a cautious approach over Brexit and the...
AT THE CLOSE: TSX falls on energy weight, Dow pushed back up by tech sector
The TSX is ending out the day in the red weighted by a continued slide in crude. The Bay Street index closed 66 points...
MID-DAY: North American markets plummet, weighted by trade war worries again
Trade war worries and a drop in crude is pulling down North American markets. On Bay Street, the TSX is down 166 points to...
Before the bell: Finance Ministers meeting in Ottawa
The federal equalization program will be among the topics discussed in Ottawa Monday, as Canada's finance ministers meet for their second summit this year.
Ontario,...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX dips despite positive employment numbers, American markets tumble on trade fears, tech sector tumble
A strong Canadian jobs report and a bump in the price of gas wasn't enough to fuel Canada's stock exchange today.
The TSX dropped 141...
MID-DAY: North American markets back in the red as trade tensions reign
After a brief stint in the green, the Dow is plummeting as investors focus back on trade tensions with China. The Dow is dropping...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trade war concerns still weighting markets; StatsCan report on unemployment coming this morning
Trade war worries are still playing a major part in the markets to end the week. While global markets are attempting to come back...
AFTER THE BELL: U.S. markets rally despite resurfacing trade fears, sliding oil prices pull down Canadian energy shares
It was an erratic day for investors as they fretted over potentially strained U.S./China trade relations and sliding oil prices.
Markets initially slumped on news...
MID-DAY: Dow returns to red on more US China trade war worries; oil prices slipping again
Trade woes continue in North America as the Dow is nearing its Tuesday plummet. The Wall Street index is down 660 points to 24,366...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trade war risk worries rising over Huawei CFO arrest; Crude sliding again as Russia refuses to play ball with OPEC
The arrest of Huawei’s CFO is causing turmoil in the markets this morning. Investors, already nervous about trade war risk between China and the...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX moves higher on broad-based gains, oil drops ahead of meeting of world exporters
Canada’s stock exchange rallied from yesterday’s 211-point drop with broad-based gains across the index.
It was an overall green day on Bay Street as the...
MID-DAY: TSX comes back to life; BoC keeps interest rate status quo; Wall Street shut down for Bush funeral
A bit of relief is coming to the TSX. The Bay Street Index is up 167 points to 15,231 as many stocks are on...
BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets still feeling the effects of recession fears; crude prices slipping again
Recession fears are taking the lead in the global markets this morning. Yesterday, the Dow dropped nearly 800 points, after Donald Trump threatened major...
AFTER THE BELL: Markets plunge as Trump tweets rekindle fears of U.S./China trade war, Canadian bank stocks tumble
Markets plunged across North America today as optimism about a trade deal between U.S. and China faded.
Stalled talks at the G20 summit between the...
MID-DAY: Bank stocks slump despite positive BMO report; investors impatiently waiting for more on trade truce
Bank stocks are pulling down the TSX despite BMO dropping a positive earnings report. The bank came in with better than expected earnings, but...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors impatient for new trade truce details; Crude continues growth on Alberta production cuts
Uncertainty over a trade war truce between the US and China is holding back markets this morning. Experts say investors are getting impatient for...
AFTER THE BELL: Trade truce moves markets higher, Alberta cuts crude production to curtail price drop
A ceasefire in the U.S./China trade war turned out to be a breath of fresh air for investors today.
The global economic superpowers agreed at...
MID-DAY: North American markets settle down a bit after hot start
Things in Toronto and New York City were off to a hot start this morning, but seem to have evened out some.
Oil production cuts...
AT THE BELL: North American markets off to a good start on oil, trade war truce
Things in Toronto and New York City are off to a hot start this morning.
As expected North American markets are getting a big boost...
BEFORE THE BELL: Markets expected to have good day on oil cuts, trade war ceasefire
Experts are predicting a good day for North American markets.
That’s because of a jump in oil prices and a trade war ceasefire.
Oil prices are...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX edges higher despite energy dip, Dow jumps ahead of Trump, Jinping meeting
Oil dipped below $50.00 a barrel at one point today, dragging some of the TSX's energy stocks along with it.
The energy sector slipped 0.7...
MID-DAY: Trump to meet with Chinese President in Argentina; TSX falls on GDP slowdown and energy dip
A slowdown in GDP is pulling back on the TSX. The Bay Street index is down 54 points to 15,139 after StatsCan reported GDP...
Bruce McArthur to face trial for murder in 2020; USMCA deal signed, sealed, delivered but not ratified
McArthur murder trial set for 2020
The trial for alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur is set to run in just over a year.
On January 6th,...
Before the bell: Sleep Country Canada to purchase mattress-in-a-box firm for almost $89-million
They weren't sleeping on this deal.
Sleep Country Canada Holdings says it will acquire online mattress retailer Endy for nearly $89-million.
The Toronto-based company says it...
AFTER THE BELL: Energy lifts TSX to positive territory, Apple’s stock downgraded due to soft smartphone demand
It was a mixed bag of trading on Bay Street today as the heavyweight energy and financials sectors went in opposite directions.
On the back...
MID-DAY: Trump sours optimism on China-US trade relations; Crude pulls back from dip once again
All eyes are on the G20 summit as leaders meet amid high-tension. Donald Trump is garnering the most attention after the US President soured...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trump watched closely at G20 summit as investors await news on US China trade tension
The US China trade war will be the hot topic for investors ending out the week. Analysts are unsure whether Donald Trump will make...
AFTER THE BELL: Fed chair’s comments boosts confidence on Wall Street, financials lead TSX higher
Investors snapped up bank stocks today, helping the TSX surge to triple digit gains.
The TSX’s heavyweight financials sector has wobbled for much of the...
MID-DAY: Bank stocks push TSX higher; Trump takes aim at GM again with tariff proposal
The banking sector is giving life to the TSX. The Bay Street index is up 96 points to 15,040 after RBC came in with...
BEFORE THE BELL: RBC pulls in ahead of earnings expectations; Trump could play nice with China’s President at G20 Summit
Bank stocks could help the TSX this morning as RBC earnings come in above expectations. The Canadian bank pulled in $3.3 billion in its...
AFTER THE BELL: Dow edges up despite U.S./China tariff tensions, Oil rises as producers weigh cutting output
Mixed messages from the Trump Administration on the U.S./China trade war translated into an uneven trading day across North America.
U.S. President Donald Trump had...
MID-DAY: Trump tariffs hitting iPhones and tanking Dow; Crude climbing once again
Donald Trump’s tariff tirade is weighting North American markets. The President told the Wall Street Journal he was ready to hit China with another...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trump takes aim at China and the iPhone; Scotiabank kicks off Canadian bank earnings reports
Apple is taking another hit, this time from President Donald Trump. Trump told the Wall Street Journal he had no plans to make an...
AFTER THE BELL: US stocks rally on Cyber Monday, GM cutting staff, closes Oshawa plant
It was a mixed bag of trading on Bay Street as Canada's stock exchange managed to hover just above the flat line.
The TSX gained...
MID-DAY: GM announces plans to close five plants, company shares boost; Air Canada inks final deal with Aimia for Aeroplan
GM is in the spotlight today as the company announced plans to cut five plants across North America. Four plants are in the US...
Analysts predict a slowdown in Canada’s economy as country faces oil pricing issues and possible GM plant shutdown
The Bank of Canada may have a bit of information to mull over ahead of its next meeting in December. Analysts suggest the Canadian...
AFTER THE BELL: Oil’s slide pulls down North American markets as energy stocks slammed
Canada's stock exchange lost its footing today as a slide in oil prices slammed energy stocks.
The TSX dropped 80 points, led lower by the...
MID-DAY: Markets slide as oil continues to fall; Inflation gains in Canada as GDP grows in October
Energy stocks are putting weight on North American markets. The price of crude is sliding as investors fret over a spike in production while demand...
BEFORE THE BELL: Energy and commodities slide, threatening TSX; Huawei equipment under scrutiny over possible security risk
Energy and commodities could pull down the TSX this morning. The price for oil continues to slide as US crude is down to 52.22...
AFTER THE BELL: Marijuana stocks slip, health care edges lower as TSX dips into red
Drops in bank stocks and the health care sector kept the TSX below the flatline today.
With Wall Street closed for the American Thanksgiving weekend,...
MID-DAY: TSX weighted by energy sector losses; Wall Street closed for Thanksgiving holiday
The TSX is subdued as its counterpart on Wall Street remains closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Bay Street Index is down 33 points...
BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets weighted again by tech sector, trade war worries
An attempt to pull out of the techno-slump may already be failing this morning. Global markets are showing signs of weakness after investors shrugged...
AFTER THE BELL: Energy, mining stocks push TSX higher, Dow pulls back from earlier gains as tech stocks retreat
A rise in oil coupled with hefty gains in gold and mining stocks helped resurrect the TSX today.
After plunging 194 points on Tuesday, Canada’s...
MID-DAY: North American markets gain on energy and mining; OCED predicts trade war-related downturn in 2020
A boost in energy and mining shares is helping bring the markets back to life. After plunging on Tuesday, the TSX is gaining 249...
BEFORE THE BELL: Markets shrugging off slump amid tech-sector selloff; Apple iPhone maker announces cuts in production
Markets are poised to come back from a two-day techno-dump. The tech sector sell off ran most markets into the red as investors opted...
AFTER THE BELL: Markets nosedive as oil slides, tech stocks tumble
A sell-off of energy and tech stocks sent North American markets reeling today.
On Bay Street, the TSX fell 194 points with nine of 11...
MID-DAY: Tech sector drop weights North American markets further
The techno-drop is causing havoc in North American markets. On Bay Street the TSX is down 123 points to 14,947 and across the border...
BEFORE THE BELL: Tech sector slide continues to plague markets this morning; Target drops the ball in earnings
The selloff in the tech sector is likely to continue hammering the markets today. After both Bay Street and Wall Street were left seeing...
AFTER THE BELL: Apple weights Dow, TSX pulled lower by financials, health care sectors
Declining bank stocks and the volatile health care sector pulled Canada’s stock exchange into the red today.
Nine of 11 sectors traded lower as the...
MID-DAY: TSX and Dow tank on oil slide and bad Apple news
Apple stress and oil pressure is weighing on the TSX. The Bay Street Index is down 41 points to 15, 113 as the price...
BEFORE THE BELL: Apple and Nissan shares fall, threatening North American markets; Crude comes back as OPEC cuts production
Apple turmoil may hit North American markets again this morning. The company’s shares are down after the Wall Street Journal reported Apple would cut...
AFTER THE BELL: Bombardier nosedives, TSX flat, Trump’s comments on U.S./China deal drives Dow higher
A sharp drop in Bombardier shares factored into a flat day on Canada's stock exchange.
The aerospace giant was the most actively traded company on...
MID-DAY: TSX tanks on poor tech stocks; Loonie pushes ahead
Despite some economic uncertainty hitting other currencies, the Loonie is getting a local boost. The Canadian currency is up to 76.10 cents US after...
BEFORE THE BELL: Tech sector weights markets again; Blackberry buying AI security firm for $1.4 billion
The tech sector is putting more weight on global markets this morning. Chip-maker Nvidia is the latest to drive down the sector with a...
AFTER THE BELL: Rising pot stocks give TSX lift, Dow led higher by tech sector, bank stocks
The TSX was unable to find lift-off today, despite jumps in pot stocks and a rise in the materials sector.
The exchange was flat, inching...
MID-DAY: North American markets continue Wednesday slump; Brexit drama causing more investor stress
Markets in North America are slumping on economic stress both here and across the pond. On Bay Street, the TSX is down 42 points to...
BEFORE THE BELL: Brexit stress weights European markets; North America looks for good news from earnings and spending repots
Brexit drama is putting stress on the markets this morning. Various British officials have started resigning over the controversial EU divorce draft proposal while...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX inches higher despite drops in Bombardier, cannabis stocks, Dow sinks as Apple fades
A rise in oil prices and energy stocks was just enough to steer Canada’s stock exchange into positive territory today.
On a rollercoaster day on...
MID-DAY: Apple worries hit hard in North American markets, tanking Bay and Wall Street
After a solid start, Apple is now tanking North American markets as investors fret over iPhone sales. Both Bay and Wall Street are in...
BEFORE THE BELL: Pot stocks slump, oil sits flat, natural gas prices surge in Canada
Oil and pot are in focus today as the TSX looks to snap a four-day losing streak. The price of crude is moving up...
AFTER THE BELL: Markets retreat as energy sectors fall, oil prices continue to dip
After triple digit losses on Monday, the TSX once again dipped below the flat line, pulled by the struggling energy sector.
The exchange lost 24...
MID-DAY: Energy sector slump weights TSX, Dow pushed down by tech and retail slide; Amazon confirms HQ2 split location
The energy sector slump is holding back the TSX, but the Bay Street Index is still benefitting from optimism over the US China trade...
BEFORE THE BELL: Crude prices slip further as Trump calls out OPEC; Home Depot posts better-than-expected earnings
The energy sector is weighted this morning as the price of crude slips further. The drop comes after Donald Trump took aim at OPEC...
AFTER THE BELL: Oil’s skid continues, red day across North America
Black gold is diminishing, with oil slipping deeper into bear market territory.
Output from key producers, trade concerns, and dwindling demand has caused crude prices...
MID-DAY: TSX dragged by slumping crude prices; Dow feels weight of nervous investors
The TSX is feeling the drag from the continued weight of falling oil prices. Crude production has been pushed ahead in many countries, outweighing...
BEFORE THE BELL: Markets hit by investors worries over interest rate hikes and trade war impacts
Global stocks are taking a double hit this morning. The US Federal Reserve is indicating it will move forward with an interest rate hike...
AFTER THE BELL: Drops in energy sector, Bombardier drag TSX, Dow retreats on Fed decision
The sliding price of oil had a ripple effect on the TSX’s heavyweight energy sector today.
Falling energy stocks were among the catalysts behind an...
MID-DAY: TSX held back by falling crude prices; Modest gain in Dow as investors await US Fed meeting
After seeing a very modest gain this morning, oil is pulling back again and taking the TSX with it. The Bay Street Index is...
BEFORE THE BELL: Bombardier announces massive layoffs and asset sale; US Feds meet to talk interest rates
Investors are feeling confident as good economic news continues to push global markets ahead. China recently announced an unexpected gain in trade numbers despite...
AFTER THE BELL: U.S. midterm results put U.S. investors in buying mood, TSX boosted by tech sector
It was a green day across North America as U.S. midterm election results lifted investor sentiment.
With the Democrats winning control of House and the...
MID-DAY: Blue wave continues boosting Wall Street; Parmalat buys out Kraft cheese sector for $1.2 billion
Wall Street is getting a boost from the blue wave that’s swelled in the US. The Dow is gaining 259 points to 25,894 after...
BEFORE THE BELL: Blue wave in the US drives up global stocks; Oil pulls back from slump
Investment appetite is gaining as the blue wave takes over the US House of Representatives. As the Democrats take the House following the US...
AFTER THE BELL: Gains in health care sector factor into rise on TSX, market bellwethers lift Dow
Canada's stock exchange was in the green for a second straight day, pushed higher by the health care and utilities sectors.
The TSX climbed 75...
MID-DAY: Gains weighted as investors ponder midterm election results; crude prices continue slide
North American markets are seeing gains, but the growth is weighted by the US midterms. On Bay Street, the TSX is up 18 points...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors press pause amid US Midterm elections; Oil sliding again as Iranian flow continues
The US midterms are causing some slowdown in global markets today. Analysts say investors are waiting to see how the election turns out, with...
AFTER THE BELL: Energy stocks, Central Bank Governor’s comments lift TSX, Apple’s spiral continues
Gains in the influential energy and financials sectors pushed the TSX into positive territory today.
Canada’s stock exchange nearly hit triple digits, gaining 98 points...
MID-DAY: Oil gains, pushing up TSX and Dow; Lowes announces closures of over 50 North American stores
As oil prices strengthen again, the TSX is gaining some footing. The Bay Street index is up 94 points to 15,213 with help from...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors fretting over trade war and US interest rate worries, weighting markets
Investors are losing their risk appetite as trade war and interest rate worries surface once again. The US-China trade war worries escalated again after...
AFTER THE BELL: Heavyweight energy sector drags TSX, Apple’s stock tanks on tepid sales forecast
After three days of gains, the TSX dipped into the red today as a drop in the energy sector and renewed jitters of U.S./China...
MID-DAY: Dow and TSX turn red on reports Trump unwilling to make deal with China; US jobs growth points to another interest rate hike
Donald Trump may have wiped out what started as a good day for North American markets. Bay Street and Wall Street are both in the...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors looking to unemployment report for hints at BoC interest rate decision; Oil slide continues
An ease in tension between China and the US is helping push markets higher this morning. China’s president said his phone conversation with Donald...
AFTER THE BELL: Rise in materials sector helps push TSX into green, encouraging Trump tweet lifts Dow
The TSX rose today, boosted by huge gains in the materials sector.
With eight of 11 major sectors in the green, Canada's stock exchange finished...
MID-DAY: November brings fresh attitudes as markets gain; Apple to release quarterly earnings today
Investors are getting a better risk appetite to start of November as the markets recover from an October bust. The TSX is gaining 70...
BEFORE THE BELL: November starts with a big boost as TSX and Dow gain ahead of open; Oil prices slump as production booms
The TSX is likely to get a big boost this morning on energy stocks. Canada’s energy sector is boosting on positive earnings reports from...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX jumps after broad-based gains; Dow climbs on back of corporate earnings
The TSX rose for a second straight day with broad based gains across the index.
Financials jumped 0.4 percent while energy was up 0.8 percent,...
MID-DAY: GDP pushes Canada’s economy higher for seventh month; Air Canada profits weighted by fuel costs
A boost in the GDP and some positive earnings reports are boosting the TSX. The Bay Street index is 143 points to 15,038. The...
BEFORE THE BELL: Tough trading October likely to end in bullish rally; StatCan to release GDP data today
Analysts say October will overall be marked as a losing month for the TSX. The Bay Street index has lost about 8 per cent...
AFTER THE BELL: Railway gains put TSX on positive track, Trump’s comments help lift Dow
Renewed optimism of a potential China/U.S. trade deal coupled with strong showings from Canada’s largest railway companies helped the TSX chug into the green...
MID-DAY: Bay Street weighted by oil stock bloat; FAANG failure holds back Wall Street
The TSX is feeling the weight of growing crude stocks across the globe. The Bay Street Index is up 19 points to 14,741, held...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors look to earnings reports for stability amid more US-China trade war worries
Quarterly results are back in the limelight as investors look to shrug off trade war worries. Sony and West Jet have released positive reports...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX loses earlier gains as pot stocks tumble, tariff threat shakes Dow
The TSX fizzled today as the exchange retreated from earlier gains.
Canada’s stock exchange finished 166 points lower with losses in 10 of 11 sectors.
Among...
MID-DAY: Bay and Wall Street bounce back from last week’s losses; Oil continues to slide ahead of sanctions on Iran
Tech stocks are boosting North American markets. On Bay Street the TSX is up 58 points to 14,946 and across the border the Dow...
BEFORE THE BELL: North American markets showing some bounce back; Trade war worries still a main focus for investors
China’s cooling economy is giving way to more trade war concern for investors. Analysts are predicting the Chinese economy to end the year lower...
AFTER THE BELL: Financials drag TSX, Dow returns to red after disappointing corporate numbers spark sell-off
A day after showing signs of life, North American markets flatlined on Friday.
Both the TSX and the Dow tumbled to cap the week, wiping...
MID-DAY: Sell-off continues in North American Markets
The bleeding continues today in Toronto and New York.
The TSX and the Dow Jones are following the lead of global stocks from this morning...
BEFORE THE BELL: World markets fall after U.S. companies’ earnings come in lower than expected
World stocks are lower this morning, setting them up for their worst losing streak in more than five years.
Investors are reacting to American companies...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX rallies from worst trading day since 2015, Dow rises on strong corporate earnings
Canada's stock exchange managed to climb out of a big hole today.
After suffering its biggest decline in three years on Wednesday, the TSX finished...
MID-DAY: North American market recovery underway following Wednesday plummet
North American markets are starting to make up for significant losses during yesterday’s trading session. The TSX is gaining 55 points to 14,964 and...
BEFORE THE BELL: Slow recovery underway after Dow and TSX plummet
Wall Street might see a bit of relief today after hitting its worst since 2011. After the Dow fell over 600 points in Wednesday...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX falls after rate hike, Dow sunk by tech tumble, gloomy housing stats
The TSX plunged 376 points today on weak investor sentiment, after the Bank of Canada boosted its interest rate for the fifth time since...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX tumbles as energy slides, Caterpillar’s disappointing earnings drag Dow
North American markets spiraled today as global economic uncertainty and underwhelming corporate results caused stocks to slide.
Falling oil prices dragged the influential energy sector....
MID-DAY: North American markets slammed by global economic worries over Saudi, Brexit and trade wars
The perfect storm of economic woes is causing havoc on North American markets. The TSX is down 237 points to 15,157 and across the...
BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets weighted by Saudi tension, EU and Brexit stress and Asian slide
A perfect storm of economic issues is spreading across global markets this morning. A global selloff is underway as tension between Saudi Arabia and...
AFTER THE BELL: Canadian pot stocks tumble since legalization, Dow drops on flat corporate earnings
Declining cannabis stocks and a drop in gold prices pulled down the TSX today.
Canada’s stock exchange lost 57 points with losses in seven of...
MID-DAY: TSX dips on health sector and cannabis weight; Disappointing earnings reports pull down Dow
Pot stocks are dipping causing some weight on Bay Street. The TSX is down 75 points to 15,394, caused by a dip in a...
BEFORE THE BELL: Chinese stocks boosted by Beijing support; CN, Boeing and Shopify quarterly reports expected this week
Chinese markets are boosting on support from Beijing, which is expected to spillover across the globe. Investors are buying up Chinese stock after the...
Anticipated rate hike pushes TSX higher, Dow climbs as consumer giant posts big profits
The TSX rose today in anticipation of an interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada.
While Stats Canada reported that inflation softened to 2.2...
MID-DAY: Inflation dip pushes TSX higher as analysts anticipate interest rate
Canada’s inflation rate is dipping, but that likely won’t stop an interest rate increase. Stats Can reported inflation fell .6 to 2.2 per cent,...
BEFORE THE BELL: Traders look to Stats Can economy reports today ahead of BOC interest rate decision
Bay Street may get a boost as some positive Canadians earnings reports roll in. CP Rail posted a record-breaking report last night at $622...
AFTER THE BELL: Slipping oil prices drag TSX, Dow’s October slump continues
Canada’s stock exchange sunk today, led lower by falling energy stocks.
The index’s energy sector was dragged by a dip in oil, as crude prices...
MID-DAY: Energy slump puts TSX in the red; Pot volatility continues as stocks bounce back from drop
The Energy sector is putting the pressure on the TSX. The slump comes as oil prices continue to slide, pressured by an increase in...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trade war and global debt problems push investors to safer options; Kinder Morgan Q3 earnings boosted by Ottawa
Investors are getting nervous again as global economic problems resurface. Analysts say safe haven options are becoming more attractive to investors, while the China-US...
AFTER THE BELL: Pot stocks fall on legalization day, Dow slips as US Fed hints towards higher interest rate
There was a sell-off of cannabis stocks today, as Canada became the first G7 country to legalize marijuana.
On this historic day, shares in Aurora...
MID-DAY: Pot stocks weight TSX as edibles introduction pushed ahead a year
Pot stocks are dipping heavily as Ottawa releases new rules on the introduction of edibles to the marijuana market.
Analysts suggest the dip comes as...
BEFORE THE BELL: Pot stocks in limelight as legal sales kick off in Canada; IBM misses expectations, could hold back Dow
A miss in the tech sector could weigh down the Dow this morning. The Wall Street index barreled ahead yesterday as big business earnings...
AFTER THE BELL: Green day for TSX, Dow spikes on strong corporate earnings
Stocks were jumping on Bay Street and Wall Street today as markets rallied in a big way.
After a flat Monday, Canada’s stock market climbed...
MID-DAY: Pot stocks plummet ahead of legalization; traders eye Netflix preparing for subscriber report
Canadian pot stocks are going up in smoke. Companies like Aphria, Canopy and Aurora are all falling after hitting record highs yesterday as marijuana legalization...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors look to pot stocks and Q3 reports for positive market vibes
Pot sales and earnings reports are the main focus for investors this week. With marijuana legalization less than a day away, Canada’s pot stocks...
AFTER THE BELL: Canadian Cannabis stocks rise, Dow retreats from earlier gains
A rise in gold, cannabis stocks, and the materials sector wasn’t enough to keep Canada’s stock exchange in the green today.
The TSX slipped four...
MID-DAY: TSX up slightly as pot stocks boost ahead of legalization; oil slips from morning gains
A rally in the energy sector is helping push the TSX higher. The Bay Street index is up 12 points to 15,426 as crude...
BEFORE THE BELL: US-Saudi conflict boosts oil and gold; Canadian pot stocks in limelight as legalization nears
A growing divide between the US and Saudi Arabia is weighting markets this morning. The Middle Eastern country has been accused of being involved...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX, Dow climb as markets rally from heavy losses
Friday was a rallying day for global markets, including Toronto and New York.
Paced by a 4.2 percent jump in healthcare stocks, the TSX ended...
AFTER THE BELL: Markets continue to plunge, rally among U.S. tech stocks short lived
It was red day across North America as the sell-off continued on both sides of the border.
After its worst day in three years on...
Mid-day: TSX, Dow Jones sell-offs continue
No big surprise in Toronto or New York City today as the sell-off continues.
Following world market trends from this morning the TSX and Dow...
Before the bell: World markets down today as global sell-off continues
It could be another rough day in Toronto and New York City if world markets are any indicator.
After big losses on Bay Street and...
AFTER THE BELL: Markets plunge, Dow marks biggest decline in eight months
Stocks sank across North America, partly due to a warning from the International Monetary Fund that the world’s finances could be on shaky ground.
In...
Mid-day: TSX, Dow Jones cratering on worries of slowing world economy
North American markets are off to a rough start today with big losses on both Bay and Wall Street.
Investors are in sell mode in...
Before the bell: world stocks up slightly from two month lows
Global stocks are slowly making up ground today after hitting eight-week lows.
However concerns over the outlook for global economic growth are keeping gains in...
Before the bell: world stocks up slightly from two month lows
Global stocks are slowly making up ground today after hitting eight-week lows.
However concerns over the outlook for global economic growth are keeping gains in...
AFTER THE BELL: Stalling world economy forecast pushes down markets, hurricane’s impact hikes crude demand
Global concerns weighted Canada’s stock exchange today.
The International Monetary Fund predicted that the world’s economy will grow at a 3.7 percent rate into 2019,...
Mid-day: TSX struggling after IMF cuts global growth forecasts
Things on Bay Street are off to a sluggish start today as the TSX is following world market leads.
Canada’s main stock market is down...
Before the bell: World markets struggling to snap losing streak
So far it doesn’t look good for European markets looking to break a losing streak.
Coming off four straight days of losses they’ve given up...
Before the bell: World markets struggling to snap losing streak
So far it doesn’t look good for European markets looking to break a losing streak.
Coming off four straight days of losses they’ve given up...
Before the bell: Google down in wake of data breach
Shares of Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc. head into the trading day lower.
They closed down 1.5 per cent yesterday as investors reacted to the...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX drops despite positive employment numbers, U.S. markets continue slide
The TSX fell today, despite a strong jobs report from StatsCan.
Employment rose by 63,000 in Canada in September, driven by an increase in part-time...
MID-DAY: Jobs report doesn’t help TSX; Oil slowly gains ahead of Iran sanctions
A boost in Canadian jobs isn’t helping the TSX. The Bay Street index is down 7 points to 15,998 with weight coming from energy...
BEFORE THE BELL: Jobs data could prove to be more positive than August; Pot problems may hit Bay Street
Canada’s job outlook could be a little more positive compared to August. Stats Can is releasing its September jobs data this morning, with analysts...
AFTER THE BELL: Markets drop on interest rate fears, oil jumps as Russia, Saudi Arabia boost production
The benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield hitting a seven-year high sparked a massive sell-off on Wall Street, and had a ripple effect on Bay...
MID-DAY: TSX weighted by losses in energy and US interest rate forecast
The bond market is grabbing the attention of investors, which is putting pressure on other markets. The weight can be seen on both Bay...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors move to safer options as Fed Reserve eyes December rate hike; Amazon and Apple shares drop on China-spying claims
A move to safe haven options may put some weight on North American markets today. Analysts are quite sure the US Federal Reserve will...
AFTER THE BELL: Energy, health care stocks pushes TSX higher, Dow rises on positive economic data
Popular pot stocks and rallies in the key energy, financials, and health care sectors pulled the TSX out of the red today.
Cannabis producers helped...
MID-DAY: Bank stocks helping boost North American markets; oil on the rise again
A recovery in bank stocks is helping boost North American markets. The TSX is up 21 points to 16,038 and across the border the...
BEFORE THE BELL: New US-China trade war worries come from USMCA deal; US crude rally halted by inventory update
Global markets are growing this morning, but investors are nervous about the US China trade war. Analysts say markets are responding positively after the...
AFTER THE BELL: Energy, bank stocks drag TSX, Dow pushes higher on gains by Boeing and Caterpillar
A new trilateral trade deal involving Canada, the U.S., and Mexico and a massive Canadian liquefied natural gas (LNG) project getting the green light...
MID-DAY: Energy stock lag pulls down TSX; Italy anti-Euro talk causes more global stress
Italy is making global waves with its anti-Euro talk. Global markets are feeling the weight after an Italian official said the country would be...
BEFORE THE BELL: LNG project approval expected to boost TSX; USMCA shine wears off as US-China trade war worries resurface
The TSX is likely to get a boost from the energy sector this morning. LNG Canada shareholders have approved a $40 billion build to...
AFTER THE BELL: U.S.-Mexico-Canada deal moves markets higher, Tesla stock surges as founder agrees to step down
Canada’s stock market only managed to move up slightly today, despite a fresh North American trade agreement that will supplant NAFTA.
Canada and the U.S....
MID-DAY: Newly inked USMCA deal boosts markets in North America; oil continues rally
The markets in North America are rallying as the ink dries on a new trade agreement. The newly named USMCA is helping boost the...
BEFORE THE BELL: The trade deal formerly known as NAFTA brings life to markets; Tesla shares gain after Musk settles with SEC
As the ink dries on a new trade deal, global markets are feeling the positivity. The new NAFTA deal, renamed the USMCA, was reached...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX tumbles on NAFTA concerns, legal troubles sends Tesla in freefall mode
Faster-than-expected growth in Canada's economy was overshadowed by NAFTA trade concerns as the TSX tumbled 131 points today.
StatsCan reported today that the country's GDP...
MID-DAY: GDP growth boosts Loonie, but tanks TSX
Canada’s economy is swelling larger than expected, which is pushing back against the TSX. Unexpected GDP growth in July is solidifying expectations of an...
BEFORE THE BELL: Loonie pulls ahead riding oil boost and interest rate outlook; NAFTA deadline pressure mounts
At the start of the last September trading day, the Loonie is gaining ahead of what could be a volatile October. Analysts say it’s...
AFTER THE BELL: Broad based gains lift TSX, Dow rallies, but NAFTA concerns linger
Gains in the energy, tech, and industrials sectors helped the TSX move up 35 points today.
Canada's stock exchange finished in the green for a...
MID-DAY: Oil spike boosts TSX; Loonie continues slipping on NAFTA worries
Another spike in oil prices is helping boost the TSX. The Bay Street index is up 77 points to 16,246 as US crude also...
BEFORE THE BELL: Apple stock growth giving life to TSX; Trump NAFTA shot tanks Loonie
The tech sector is giving life to Bay Street once again. Apple is likely to boost the TSX this morning as reports pointed to...
AFTER THE BELL: Flat day on Bay Street, Fed chairman comments sinks Dow
The U.S. Federal Reserve raising its interest rate by a quarter point wasn’t enough to boost investor confidence on both sides of the border.
American...
MID-DAY: Investors await the expected rate hike announcement from US Federal Reserve
Investors are prepared for a rate hike in the US, but are watching to see what comes next. Along with the expected interest rate...
BEFORE THE BELL: US Fed Reserve takes limelight with interest rate hike expected
The US Federal Reserve is expected to hike its interest rate once again today. While the likely third hike is of interest to investors,...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX slips as energy, bank stocks lose ground, Trump’s comments spark trade fears
The TSX flirted with a four-week high in midday trading before dropping significantly today.
Canada`s stock exchange slipped 47 points with six of the...
MID-DAY: Crude rally boost North American markets
A crude rally is boosting Bay Street higher for a second day this week. The TSX is up 34 points to 16,241 as crude...
BEFORE THE BELL: Loonie pulled both ways between NAFTA worries and oil rally
Canada’s currency is stuck in a battle between NAFTA worries and a crude price rally. The Loonie is down at 77.14 cents US this...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX lower despite rise in energy, U.S./China trade war weights Dow
Weighted by the financials and industrials sectors, the TSX retreated from morning gains to edge 16 points lower to start the week.
Losses in seven...
MID-DAY: Oil spike pushes TSX higher; Dow weighted by trade war worries
A spike in oil prices may not be good for drivers wallets, but it is good for Bay Street. The TSX is up to...
BEFORE THE BELL: China-US trade war kicks up a notch with new tariffs taking effect; Oil rises higher as OPEC refuses to meet growing...
Global markets are responding as new tariffs between China and the US kick in today. China is getting hit with tariffs on over $200...
AFTER THE BELL: Energy, financials keep TSX in the green, good day for McDonald’s stock
Energy and bank stocks carried the TSX today, while shares in marijuana producers came down from highs earlier in the week.
Energy moved up more...
MID-DAY: Cannabis stocks dwindle as appetite subsides; StatsCan reports August inflation dip
Cannabis stocks are sliding again in what has been a volatile week for the market. Big players like Aurora and Canopy have dipped at...
AFTER THE BELL: Financials lead way as TSX finishes in positive territory, record day for Dow
The weighty financials sector and soaring pot stocks carried the TSX today.
Bank stocks led the gains on the TSX which moved up 64 points.
Financials...
MID-DAY: Canadian pot stocks keep TSX up; Dow boosts on tech stock bounce back
Marijuana stocks are once again leading the charge on Bay Street. Top producers like Canopy and Aurora are seeing gains helping the TSX grow...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors waiting for more US-China trade war talk; Tilray rising again after volatile Wednesday
As trade war rhetoric starts to quiet, investors are cautiously waiting for more. Days after Trump announced a new round of tariffs on Chinese...
AFTER THE BELL: Industrials weight TSX, Dow continues to rise despite U.S./China trade tensions
High-flying cannabis stocks and a rise in the prices of gold and oil wasn’t enough to keep the TSX above water today.
Canada’s stock exchange...
MID-DAY: Tilray leads cannabis stock boom with leaps and bounds; Dow shrugs off trade war worries
Marijuana stocks are riding high in Canada, but Bay Street is still feeling weight.
The TSX is down slightly to 16,191 weighted by 11 sectors.
Meanwhile,...
BEFORE THE BELL: Investors look away from China-US trade tensions; Cannabis stock growth continues
Investors are choosing to look the other way despite a growing concern over the global economy. Experts say the escalating trade war between China...
AFTER THE BELL: North American markets jump as key sectors, stocks rally
A rise in key sectors coupled with optimism over Canada and the U.S. resuming talks to modernize NAFTA translated into a positive day on...
MID-DAY: Oil gain boosts TSX; Alberta-based Tilray stock spikes on US medical marijuana testing approval
The energy sector is powering up Bay Street this morning.
The TSX is up 55 points to 16,137 as crude prices start to rally higher....
BEFORE THE BELL: No weight felt by Trump’s latest tariff attack; Pot stocks likely to continue boosting Bay Street
An escalation in the US-China trade war isn’t having much impact on global markets. Despite Trump pulling the trigger on tariffs affect $200 billion...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX JUMPS ON STRONG SHOWINGS FROM TOP TRADED COMPANIES
A boost from the materials sector and big gains in its two most actively traded companies lifted the TSX today.
Shares in Aurora Cannabis gained...
MID-DAY: Cannabis stocks get a boost as Coca-Cola eyes market; Dow weighted on China trade war concerns
Cannabis stocks in Canada are coming back to life as Coca-Cola eyes the market. The beverage maker is reportedly considering making its own marijuana-infused...
BEFORE THE BELL: Wall Street expected to feel weight from new round of Trump-led Chinese tariffs
Despite planning trade talks with Beijing, Washington is preparing to hit China with more tariffs.
Donald Trump is reportedly set to announce the tariffs on...
AFTER THE BELL: Gains in major sectors offset trade troubles as TSX moves higher
The U.S. President's recent tariff threats weren’t enough to pull down the TSX today.
Trump is pushing to proceed with $200 billion worth of tariffs...
MID-DAY: TSX weighted by loss in pot stocks; oil pulls back from morning gain
The Energy sector is surging higher again, but a loss in pot stocks is offsetting that on Bay Street.
A report on border security cracking...
BEFORE THE BELL: Pot stock tank over US border concerns expected to weight TSX
Bay Street is expected to feel the pressure this morning from energy and marijuana stocks. Experts say the drop in crude prices yesterday has...
AFTER THE BELL: Losses among cannabis producers pull down TSX, U.S. markets move up
Pot stocks were a real drag on the TSX, which lost 47 points today.
Cannabis producers suffered losses ranging from moderate to large on Canada’s...
MID-DAY: Dow gains on positive US-China vibes, but TSX falls; Oil slips on demand increase
As tensions appear to be easing between the US and China markets are responding. The Dow is growing 85 points to 26,083 after the...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trump administration reaching out for talks with Beijing; oil slides as demand grows
There may be a glimmer of hope coming in the trade standoff between the US and China. The Trump administration is reportedly reaching out...
AFTER THE BELL: Financials weight TSX, oil rises on supply concerns
Falling bank shares caused Canada’s stock exchange to backpedal today.
The TSX finished 45 points lower, pulled down by the financials sector which slipped 0.7...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trump vows to stay tough in China US trade spat; Oil gains on hurricane-related gas demand
The trade war between China and the US isn’t letting up anytime soon. Donald Trump recently said he would continue his tough stance on...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX snaps losing streak, Canadian mining company strikes gold
The TSX managed to push past NAFTA trepidation today, as the index hit positive territory for the first time in seven days.
Canada’s stock exchange...
MID-DAY: North American markets dip on investors worries over trade
Investors are once again being force-fed the reality of the ongoing global economic problems. China is reportedly preparing to retaliate against US dumping duties...
BEFORE THE BELL: China reportedly preparing to hit back against US; HBC partners with SIGNA in European operations
After a bit of silence, China may invoke the economic wrath of Donald Trump once again. Beijing reportedly plans to ask for permission from...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX slips in red as energy, materials sector drop
It was a down day on the TSX as the index’s losing streak stretched to five sessions.
Canada’s stock exchange ended 33 points lower, despite...
MID-DAY: TSX comes back to life with energy sector boost
The TSX is shaking off a losing streak that stretched through last week with help from energy stocks.
The Bay Street index is growing 15...
BEFORE THE BELL: US-China trade tension keeps investors uneasy; Apple preparing to unveil new devices with different tier prices
US-led trade tensions are continuing to put pressure on global markets.
Donald Trump threatened even more tariffs on Chinese products last week, on top of...
AFTER THE BELL: Drop in Canadian employment, Trump tariffs on China impact markets
A gloomy Canadian jobs report and new U.S. tariffs on China translated into a down day on North American markets.
The TSX dipped 10 points,...
MID-DAY: Bay Street weighted by unexpected Canadian job loss; Tesla shares droop as fresh controversy stirs
Bay Street is feeling the weight of an unexpected increase in Canada’s unemployment rate.
The TSX is down 62 points to 16,038 after StatsCan reported...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trump makes China sweat with new tariff threat, eyes Japan next; Canada and US jobs numbers coming
An impending tariff threat on China is keeping investors on edge. Donald Trump is expected to slap China with tariffs on another $200 billion...
AFTER THE BELL: Cannabis stocks mixed, TSX edges lower, FANG stocks fall
Trade and marijuana drove Canada's stock exchange today.
The TSX opened higher on Thursday with hints of progress in Canada/U.S. trade negotiations, during their second...
MID-DAY: TSX gains on positive NAFTA vibes, then weighted by weed stocks
Investors are battling between NAFTA positivity and bad weed stocks.
The TSX is down 27 points to 16,109 as cannabis stocks, like heavyweight Aurora, are...
BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets sag as investors forced to face trade war fallout
As investors continue to fret over trade war fears, global markets are feeling the pinch. The MSCI or global market tracker is down .2...
AFTER THE BELL: Trade worries, energy weight TSX; Nasdaq tumbles
Dipping energy and materials stocks coupled with ongoing trade concerns involving Canada and the U.S. factored into a slight drop on the TSX today.
Canada’s...
BEFORE THE BELL: Markets still weighted down by trade concerns; BoC likely to keep interest rate status quo
Trade worries are likely to continue weighing on North American markets today.
As NAFTA negotiations between Canada and the US restart after a four-day hiatus,...
AFTER THE BELL: Canada/U.S. trade relations pull down TSX, Amazon joins $1 trillion club
Uncertainty over NAFTA negotiations took a toll on the TSX today.
Canada and the U.S. weren't able to meet Trump's deadline on a trade agreement...
MID-DAY: Trump-led negativity causing more NAFTA uncertainty; Nike faces negativity over Colin Kaepernick ad campaign
With the resumption of trade negotiations a day away, North American markets are feeling weight from nervous investors.
The TSX is down 65 points to...
BEFORE THE BELL: NAFTA negotiations pull Loonie down further; Crude prices gain on hurricane worries
Volatile NAFTA negotiations are continuing to weigh on Canada’s currency this week.
The Loonie is falling to 76 cents US this morning as talks between...
AFTER THE BELL: NAFTA jitters bring TSX down, Dow slips on trade concerns
Trump's deadline on a trade deal between Canada and U.S. pushed down markets today.
With negotiations reportedly turning sour this morning, both sides scrambled to...
MID-DAY: NAFTA worries continue to weigh on Bay Street
The TSX is slipping over concerns on NAFTA negotiations.
The Bay Street Index is down 34 points to 16,336. Canada has reportedly made no concessions...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trade Talks Weigh Down Markets; Lulu Lemon Posts Strong Earnings
Usually the Friday before a long weekend is quiet on the markets but today may just buck that trend.
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to...
AFTER THE BELL: Pipeline, trade worries pull down markets, loonie loses half a cent
Pipeline problems and trade tensions weighed North American markets today.
The massive Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion was put in limbo after the federal court quashed...
MID-DAY: Pipeline limbo weights TSX; Kinder Morgan votes to hand off project to Ottawa
A major hit against a billion-dollar pipeline project is hammering the TSX.
The Bay Street index is falling 29 points to 16,360 after the Federal...
BEFORE THE BELL: TD Bank Earnings Above Forecast; Wall Street Futures Point to Soft Opening
It may not be another record setting day on Wall Street as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are pointing to a soft opening. ...
AFTER THE BELL: Canada/U.S. trade talks result in slight gains on TSX, Nasdaq still rising
The U.S. and Canada returning to the bargaining table resulted in modest gains on the TSX today.
Canada's stock exchange finished 34 points to the...
MID-DAY: NAFTA optimism keeps Bay Street boosted; Air Canada stock slips on security breach report
As finalized NAFTA talks heat up, Bay Street is boosting on optimism.
The TSX is gaining 75 points to 16,430 as Chrystia Freeland pushes to...
BEFORE THE BELL: B.C. Pot Producer Market Value Flying High
After reaching new highs this week, shares in cannabis producers Canopy Growth, Aurora Cannabis and Aphria fell between two and almost seven-percent yesterday. That...
AFTER THE BELL: Pot stocks decline, down day on TSX
A sell-off of marijuana stocks pulled down the TSX today.
After huge gains over the past few days, shares of cannabis producers tumbled. This factored...
MID-DAY: Ottawa joins NAFTA overhaul talks in Washington; BMO reports high earnings in latest quarter
As Canada officially joins trade talks with the US and Mexico, Bay Street is seeing some volatility.
The TSX opened higher but is sliding with...
BEFORE THE BELL: Scotia Bank Announces Higher Dividends For Shareholders; Futures Are Positive
Two more big banks are in with quarterly earnings this morning. The Bank of Montreal is reporting higher than forecast earnings by about $0.10...
AFTER THE BELL: US/Mexico trade optimist drives Dow higher, Cannabis stocks rule TSX,
News of a trade deal replacing NAFTA between the U.S. and Mexico had investors in a buying mood today.
On Bay Street, the TSX jumped...
MID-DAY: Trump announces new deal with Mexico to replace NAFTA, says Canada can negotiate to join
The lime light is on NAFTA as Donald Trump is reportedly prepared to kill the trade deal.
The US President announced Washington had reached a...
BEFORE THE BELL: Positive Mood On The Markets; Employers Struggling To Find Workers
Dow futures are up 70 points on news that the U.S. and Mexico may reach a bi-lateral trade agreement as early as today. That...
AFTER THE BELL: Dow lifts on Fed Bank Chair’s comments, materials push TSX higher
A rise in oil and gold prices helped push the TSX into positive territory today.
Gold was up $17.40 to $1,204 an ounce against a...
MID-DAY: Wall Street blooms on positive US economic outlook; Gold and oil pull ahead from Thursday dip
The Dow is gaining strength from a positive outlook on the US economy.
The US Federal Bank Chair noted America’s economy is doing well enough...
BEFORE THE BELL: All eyes on US Fed Reserve Chair; Oil and gold rebound from Thursday dip
After putting pressure on the TSX and Loonie yesterday, oil and gold are rebounding.
The price of US crude is gaining to 68.65 a barrel...
AFTER THE BELL: Gold and loonie plunge, down day on Wall Street
Trade tariffs and a plunge in gold prices affected North American markets today.
Gold fell $11.50, ending a four-day streak.
The TSX edged 20 points lower,...
MID-DAY: TSX slides on heavy gold price drop; Dow weighted on political concerns
Despite a strong report from CIBC, the TSX is feeling weight from a drop in gold prices. The price of the precious metal is...
BEFORE THE BELL: CIBC beats expectations in third quarter; Trump troubles weight Wall Street
Political turmoil in the US and a new round of China-US tariffs is expected to hold back Wall Street today.
While Chinese officials meet with...
AFTER THE BELL: Energy lifts TSX, trade talks weigh Dow
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Sparked by a hike in oil prices, the energy sector lifted the TSX today.
Reports of declining American crude inventories...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trump volatility puts pressure on Wall Street; RBC reports record earnings in third quarter
Wall Street could be subdued by the political volatility in the US today.
Experts say the criminal conviction of two former Trump advisers is leading...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX slips after earlier gains
It was a flat day on the TSX, despite gains in the energy and materials sectors.
After earlier gains, Canada’s stock exchange slipped 34 points,...
MID-DAY: TSX gains on commodity boost; Aimia accepts Air Canada group bid for Aeroplan
A boost in crude prices is giving life to the TSX.
The Bay Street index is 53 points higher at 16,384, as the price of...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trump’s Central Bank criticism helps boost TSX; Canadian Wholesale Trade breaks eight-month win streak
Donald Trump is inadvertently giving a boost to his Canadian neighbours.
The US dollar is taking a dip as the President once again criticized his...
AFTER THE BELL: China/US relations set pace on TSX, Dow
Global trade dictated North American markets today.
Optimism over trade talks between China and the U.S. helped push the Dow to near triple digit territory.
But...
MID-DAY: TSX weighted by slumping crude prices; Investors hopeful for renewed talks between US and China
It’s an average start to the trading week for the TSX.
The Bay Street Index is up 35 points to 16,359 as a drop in...
BEFORE THE BELL: Canadian Big Banks earnings in spotlight this week; US Fed Reserve to hold economic symposium
Canadian and US economies will be a major focus for investors this week.
The US Federal Reserve will be releasing the notes from its latest...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX rallies, loonie pushes up half a cent
Strong gains in the materials and financials sector helped Canada’s stock exchange recover from earlier losses today.
The TSX initially slipped into the red as...
MID-DAY: TSX weighted by surprise inflation report; Trump pushes to cut US corporate earnings reports in half
A bigger than expected inflation rate in Canada is weighting the TSX.
Stats Can reported the country’s inflation jumped to 3 per cent in July....
BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets feeling relief as China nails down meet date with US
China’s new attempt to ease tension with the US is giving strength to global markets. Chinese officials are planning to head to Washington on...
AFTER THE BELL: Rallying day as easing trade tensions lift TSX, Dow
After triple digit losses on Tuesday, both the TSX and the Dow bounced back in a big way today.
On Bay Street, the TSX regained...
MID-DAY: North American markets rebound from Wednesday losses; China plans trip to Washington
North American markets are on the rebound after hitting a slump on Wednesday.
On Bay Street, the TSX is gaining 115 points to 16,264. This...
BEFORE THE BELL: China heads to Washington to ease trade tensions; Second Cup eyes Ontario for cannabis stores
Markets are attempting to pull out of a tailspin yesterday weighted by a strong US dollar.
The strength came from nervous investors looking for security...
AFTER THE BELL: Losing day for North American markets
Weighted by global trade tensions and Turkey’s ongoing economic crisis, it was a rough day for North America’s markets as investors flocked to the...
MID-DAY: North American markets plummet as US dollar strengthens
Market volatility, edged higher by the Turkish lira drop, is pushing investors to move to safer options.
And the safest option seems to be the...
BEFORE THE BELL: Turkish Lira continues to recover; Turkey and China retaliate against US trade tariffs
The Turkish Lira is continuing to recover, giving more relief to global markets.
But experts warn the volatility may not be over as the bigger...
AFTER THE BELL: Lira, Financials Sector lifts TSX into positive territory
It was a bounce back trading day across North America.
Boosted by energy and financials, Canada’s stock exchange snapped a two-day losing streak by finishing...
BEFORE THE BELL: Turkish Lira on the mend; Cryptocurrency investors in selloff mode again
Global markets are on the mend as the Turkish Lira is climbing again.
Turkey’s Central Bank finally stepped in after the currency plunged further yesterday...
AFTER THE BELL: Falling Turkish Lira continues to weigh North American markets
The plunging Turkish lira pulled North American markets into the red today.
The lira dropped seven percent on Monday, rattling both the TSX and the...
MID-DAY: Turkish Lira weights global markets; gold prices dip further pulling on TSX as well
The Turkish problem is quickly becoming a global problem as world stocks hit a one-month low.
The Turkish Lira is continuing to plunge as investors...
BEFORE THE BELL: Turkish economy problems still rippling across the globe; crude demand slows
The meltdown in the Turkish economy is still causing a ripple effect in global markets.
Investors are reportedly moving to safe haven assets after the...
AFTER THE BELL: Troubles in Turkey drive North American markets downward
A Trump tweet sent North American markets reeling today.
The US president wrote that he is doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum with respect to...
MIDDAY: Turkish Economic Woes Batter North American Markets
North American markets are down as investors respond to the economic crisis in Turkey.
The country’s currency plunged more than 10 per cent this morning,...
At The Bell: Canada’s Unemployment Rate At Fourty Year Low
Canada’s economy added more jobs than expected last month. Stats Can says 54,100 jobs were created and the national jobless rate dropped to a...
Canada’s Jobless Rate Expected This Morning; Trouble In Turkey
Today’s focus will be on Canada’s jobless rate as Stats Can is set to release July’s employment numbers. It isn’t expected to be earth...
AFTER THE BELL: Another good day on TSX, Nasdaq
Investors were in a buying mood on Bay Street today, helping to drive the TSX to triple digit gains.
Seven of 11 of the index’s...
MID-DAY: Insurance earnings boost Bay Street; Crude comes back from Wednesday dip
Canada’s biggest insurance companies are keeping Bay Street boosted.
Manulife and Sunlife Financial both reported strong earnings in their latest quarters. This is pushing the...
BEFORE THE BELL: Chinese tariffs tank US crude prices; US sanctions hit Russian Ruble hard
China’s retaliation on US tariffs is hitting crude prices hard.
The $16 billion in tariffs announced by China will include oil products from the US,...
AFTER THE BELL: Falling energy shares keeps TSX in check, oil drops to seven-week low
International rifts and the sliding price of crude oil kept North America’s stock markets in check today.
After a 134-point freefall on Tuesday, Canada’s main...
MID-DAY: Saudi pulls out of Canadian assets; Dow hit by trade war worries again
The Canada-Saudi spat is continuing to hit Bay Street.
Saudi Arabian overseas investment managers are being instructed to pull investment dollars from all things Canadian...
BEFORE THE BELL: Analysts warning investor confidence in US corporate earnings likely to be short-lived
US corporate earnings are keeping markets boosted at the midpoint for the trading week.
Experts say investors are choosing to shrug off trade war concerns...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX drops on Canada/Saudi Arabia rift, Dow rises
Diplomatic tensions between Saudi Arabia and Canada factored into a down day on Bay Street.
Saudi Arabia said it will stop buying Canadian wheat and...
TSX slides from morning gains; Aurora and Aimia take trade limelight for investors
North American markets are boosted on positive corporate earnings.
The Dow is growing 175 points to 25,678, but, the TSX starting the trading week a...
AFTER THE BELL: Loonie lifts on StatsCan report, flat day on TSX
Some positive news from Stats Canada today, as the country posted its smallest trade deficit since January 2017.
The news helped the TSX finished slightly...
MID-DAY: TSX weighted by balance between trade war worries and energy/tech boost
Bay Street is being held back by trade war concerns at the end of the trade week.
The TSX is down slightly to 16,408, boosted...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trade war continues to weight global markets; Aeroplan points coming to Porter
Trade war threats are continuing to subdue global markets to end the trading week.
Donald Trump’s tariff tirade against China is enough to outweigh the...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX finishes higher, historic day for Apple
It’s been a rollercoaster of a day on Bay Street.
The threat of the Trump Administration slapping 25-percent tariffs on China initially initially caused the...
MID-DAY: North American markets slump on trade war fears
As predicted North American markets are in the red weighted by trade war concerns.
The TSX is down 41 points to 16,335 and across the...
BEFORE THE BELL: US-China tension weights global markets; Canada company awarded millions from Apple in patent dispute
As trade war talk ramps up, global markets slide down.
That’s what analysts are seeing this morning as a slump is travelling through the Asian...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX slides, Apple shares soar on positive Q3 results
The sliding price of oil combined with trade tensions between the U.S. and China pulled down the TSX today.
Canada’s main stock exchange dropped 65...
MID-DAY: TSX weighted by oil slide and trade war worries
The TSX is sliding on a drop in oil prices.
The Bay Street index is down 55 points to 16,378 as oil dips to 67.68...
BEFORE THE BELL: Apple keeping markets boosted amid more US-China trade war worries; Molson-Coors moves to cannabis market
Apple is keeping things afloat ahead of the trading day for North American markets.
The company is edging closer to becoming the first trillion dollar...
AFTER THE BELL: TSX, Dow, Nasdaq all surge upward
After a dismal Monday, markets rebounded on both Bay Street and Wall Street today.
On the TSX, nine of the index’s 11 major sectors were...
MID-DAY: TSX boosted by positive Canadian economic report; oil slides on added crude production
Canada’s growing economy is good news for investors.
The TSX is up to 16,362, following a report from Stats Can showing the economy boosted two...
BEFORE THE BELL: WestJet profit slips in second quarter due to high crude prices; limelight on Apple to boost tech sector
The TSX could be weighted this morning by WestJet.
The Canadian company reported a near $21 million net loss in its second quarter report, with...
AFTER THE BELL: Down day on TSX, Nasdaq continues to falter
It was a down day for markets across North America.
The TSX dropped 48 points to 16,345 with 8 of the index’s 11 major sectors...
MID-DAY: TSX boosted by oil; traders look to Apple to bring back tech stocks
The TSX is getting a boost from another rise in crude prices.
The Bay Street index is up slightly to 16,398 and across the border...
BEFORE THE BELL: Traders look to Apple to recover tech sector dip; crude prices gaining again
Investors are looking to Apple to recover the tech sector this week.
After disappointing results from Netflix and Facebook, global markets have taken a dip,...
AFTER THE BELL: Twitter Inc. shares plunge, down day on TSX
It’s been a bad week for social media.
The day after Facebook shares dropped 19-percent, Twitter’s stock plunged almost 20-percent after the company reported...
AT MIDDAY: TSX Flip Flops as Energy Sector Drags
The U.S. economy is surging. The GDP is up to 4.1-percent, its best showing since 2014.
Twitter stocks are selling off after disappointing active user numbers. Shares...
BEFORE THE BELL: Twitter Loses ; Easing Trade Tension Sends European Stocks Up
Twitter stocks are selling off this morning after the social media company announced that active user numbers are down by 1-million over the last...
AFTER THE BELL: Facebook Spirals Down, TSX Has Another Good Day
Facebook’s plunging shares had a ripple effect on the Nasdaq today.
The social media giant lost nearly $120-billion in market value as its shares dropped...
MIDDAY: Gold Index Dragging; Facebook Dropping & McDonalds Better Than Expected
Facebook shares are in a downward spiral. On the heels of disappointing quarterly earnings and a decline in its active users, the social media giant...
BEFORE THE BELL: Facebook Shares Drop Dramatically; Loonie Looking Up
All eyes will be on Facebook today.
The social media giant reported lower than expected revenue and fewer active users late yesterday. In pre-market trading...
AFTER THE CLOSE: TSX and Dow rally at end of trading day
The TSX has rebounded today up 24 points to 16,414 after a sluggish start this morning.
CN Rail is flying high after positive earnings results....
MIDDAY: GM Cuts Earnings Forecast; Trade War Talk Weighs Markets
Trade war talk and disappointing earnings from Boeing and General Motors are weighing down the markets today.
Donald Trump and the European Commission Chief are...
BEFORE THE BELL: Tariffs Threaten Stock Rally; TSX Down
Uncertainty over threatened American tariffs against the European Union curbed an international stock rally in overnight trading. The meeting is set for today between...
BEFORE THE BELL: TSX Down, Cannabis Stocks Continue Sell Off
The TSX starts the day down 30 points to 16,390.
Cannabis stocks continued their sell off yesterday with Aurora dropping over 7-percent to $7.11.
The loonie...
AT THE CLOSE: TSX falters, despite U.S. internet giant hitting all-time high
A strong earnings report from Google’s parent company wasn’t enough to help the Nasdaq this afternoon, losing gains from earlier in the day.
The TSX...
MID-DAY: Alphabet boosts North American markets
Alphabet is continuing to drive markets in North America this morning.
On Bay Street the TSX is gaining 80 points to 16,500 and across the...
BEFORE THE BELL: Chinese investment and tech sector gains boost markets
Global markets are getting boosted by Chinese government investment and the tech sector.
Experts say China is looking at easing its monetary policy as the...
AT THE CLOSE: TSX Down Moderately
It was a down day for Canada’s main stock exchange as industrial and material sectors dragged down earlier gains in energy shares.
At the closing...
MID-DAY: North American markets held back; Crude gains again
It’s a subdued start to the trading week in North America.
The TSX was held back at the open by losses in the tech sector...
BEFORE THE BELL: Analysts suggest tariff talk could take away from earnings reports this week
Auto trade and other tariff-related talk could steal the limelight from earnings reports this week.
About 35 per cent of the major businesses in the...
CLOSING BELL: TSX falls as energy sector takes a dive
It was a rough day on Bay Street.
Canada’s main stock market tumbled as the energy sector plummeted. Enbridge and TransCanada shares led the march...
MID-DAY: StatsCan reports growth in Canadian economy; Trump continues to attack China’s trade practices
The Loonie is getting a boost thanks to some positive economic data from StatsCan.
The federal agency recorded a 2.5 per cent increase of inflation...
BEFORE THE BELL: Trump swipes at China once again with new tariff threat
A quiet Friday in the markets is now being ratcheted up by new Trump tariff rhetoric.
An interview with the US President was broadcast this...
CLOSING BELL: TSX puts together best day in a week
It was a good day on Bay Street, but not so much on Wall Street.
The TSX closed the day at 16,543, up 65 points....