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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

REPORT BY TROY LANDREVILLE, VISTA RADIO 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....

MID-DAY: Auto industry pleads with US to stand down on tariffs; Bay Street boosted by CP and Rogers earnings

Despite a heavy drop in the resource sector, Bay Street is still getting a boost. The TSX is up 63 points to 16,541 thanks to...

BEFORE THE BELL: Commodity prices slip with Chinese currency; CP Rail earnings expected to boost Bay Street

Commodity prices are weighted by a suffering Chinese economy affected by trade war worries. The price of industrial and precious metals, used heavily in China,...

CLOSING BELL: Tanking energy sector pushes TSX lower

Canada’s main stock slid today as oil prices continued to take a tumble. Those energy losses kept financial shares gains in check, as the two...

MID-DAY: TSX and Dow remain fairly subdued after slow start; Crude continues to slip

North American markets are continuing to stay subdued after a slow start. The TSX is down 21 points to 16,497 and the Dow is up...

BEFORE THE BELL: US economic outlook boosts global markets; Alphabet stock in focus as EU fines Google $5 billion

Global markets are getting a confidence boost as US policymakers give a positive economic outlook. Setting aside fears about a trade war, the US Federal...

CLOSING BELL: Markets recover from early losses to edge higher

North American markets started the morning off lower but made steady comebacks as the day went on. Tech and commodity shares led the early losses,...

MID-DAY: Tech sector continues to weight markets; Oil slips again

North American markets are dipping as tech and commodity sectors continue to drag. The TSX is gaining only slightly by 8 points to 16,503 and...

BEFORE THE BELL: Tech sector slide weights global markets; crude still down following price drop

Global markets are a bit subdued this morning weighted by losses in tech and commodity sectors. In overnight trading, the Nikkei gained about .4 per...

CLOSING BELL: Oil prices drop, bringing TSX down with them

Canada’s main stock market dipped today as oil prices stumbled. Prices on crude are trending downward after Libya is getting back into the export market...

MID-DAY: North American markets weighted by falling crude; Netflix and Amazon keep tech sector boosted

Falling crude prices are weighting markets in North America. The TSX is down 92 points to 16,468 and the Dow has slipped 10 points to...

BEFORE THE BELL: Amazon and Netflix helping boost markets; Cannabis producers push back against Health Canada annual fee

Investors are continuing to look to corporate earnings and ignoring trade war worries. Experts say the European markets looked to more earnings reports being released...

CLOSING BELL: Bay Street slips slightly on financials, technology

Canada’s main stock closed the week on a slightly down note. The financial sector dipped as bank stocks weighed, and utilities and technology companies edged...

MID-DAY: Dow pushes past 25,000 mark; Johnson & Johnson stock down following $4.7 billion lawsuit

Bank stocks are taking a hit, which is trickling down to Bay Street. The TSX is gaining only slightly by 12 points to 16,579 as...

BEFORE THE BELL: China reports big trade surplus with US in June; crude prices sliding further on return of Libyan exports

China’s trade surplus with the US is hitting a record high. Experts say the June report shows exporters are scrambling to push product before major...

CLOSING BELL: Bank shares help boost TSX into triple-digit gain

Canada’s main stock market got a big boost day, with financials leading the way. Bank shares saw a lot of action, with more gains across...

MID-DAY: TSX gains on big bank boom; Hydro One shares slide following house cleaning

Bay Street is getting a health boost by the financial sector today. As Canada’s Big Banks raise primary lending rates, financial shares are climbing, giving...

BEFORE THE BELL: Markets recover as investors shrug off trade war fears again; Hydro One shares in limelight today

Global markets are on the rebound, although analysts aren’t exactly sure why. After a major market selloff yesterday, fueled by growing concerns over a large-scale...

CLOSING BELL: TSX takes a tumble on BoC interest hike, oil prices

The Bank of Canada announced an interest hike today, and Canada’s main stock market took a dive in response. The BoC raised its rate to...

MID-DAY: BoC hikes interest rate to 1.5 per cent; Tim Hortons eyes more global expansion

Canada’s interest rate is going up and the trade war could hit very hard. The Bank of Canada announced the rate hike this morning to...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trade war worries come rolling back into global markets; BoC likely to announce interest rate hike

Investors are no longer able to ignore a growing economic problem as global markets are getting hit with a fresh wave of trade war...

CLOSING BELL: Oil prices power TSX to record high

It was a record day on Bay Street. Higher oil prices helped pump up the heavyweight energy sector which in turn pumped up Canada’s main...

MID-DAY: North American markets boosted on energy and earnings reports; Bay Street preps for BoC rate decision

Markets on both sides of the border in North America are getting a boost today. The TSX is gaining for a third straight day, up...

BEFORE THE BELL: North American markets poised for more gains today; Traders prepare for BoC interest rate tomorrow

Global markets may continue to fly high today staying just out of reach of trade war worries for now. As big business earnings reports roll...

CLOSING BELL: Industrials push TSX higher as financials provide lift on Wall Street

It was a big day on Wall Street while Bay Street got a lift as well. In Toronto, Canada’s main stock market was higher on...

MID-DAY: Markets boosting as investors ignore growing trade war; BoC interest rate decision coming Wednesday

Investor confidence amid a growing trade war is spreading into North American markets. The TSX is up 51 points to 16,422 and across the border...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trade war concerns muted by earnings reports; Northern Alberta oil production pulled back until fall

Trade war concerns are being put aside this week as investors look to strong earnings reports. The quarterly reports from big businesses, tech companies and...

CLOSING BELL: Financials power TSX as trade war worries take a back seat to jobs data

Investors shook off worries about a global trade war, at least for today. North American markets started off lower as the U.S. officially slapped China...

MID-DAY: China-US trade war weights North American markets; unemployment rate increases in Canada

The China US trade war is weighing North American markets. US tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese products came into effect this morning, followed...

BEFORE THE BELL: US-China trade war moves ahead; oil slips following gas-heavy holidays; StatsCan jobs report coming

Trump’s tariff attack is barreling ahead today, but global markets aren’t swooning just yet. Tariffs on over $34 billion in Chinese imports came into effect...

CLOSING BELL: Energy weighs TSX while Dow gets post-July 4th lift

Investors on Wall Street didn’t seem overly concerned today with another round of impending tariffs. The US is planning on slapping China with tariffs on...

MID-DAY: China prepares to bite back against US tariffs; jobs reports for Canada and the US coming tomorrow

Tensions are rising as the US prepares to take on China’s unfair trade practices. Chinese officials are preparing for a trade war with the US...

BEFORE THE BELL: China claims it’s Trump vs everyone; Oil comes back again from slight dip

It’s Trump versus the world according to Chinese officials. The comments come just ahead of $34 billion in tariffs expected to hit Chinese goods as...

CLOSING BELL: Heavyweight energy, financial sectors give TSX a lift

Bay Street got a boost today as the financial and energy sectors got a lift. Combined those two sectors make up more than half of...

MID-DAY: TSX boosted by health sector; Enbridge cuts more Canadian fat

The TSX is gaining as Wall Street takes a break across the border for Independence Day. Cannabis is the winner as the health sector is...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets flat as Wall Street takes a holiday; Trump’s China trade attack starts Friday

As Wall Street stays closed for Independence Day, the rest of the global markets are preparing for a trade war. The US will release its...

CLOSING BELL: Energy weighs TSX, tech brings down Dow

Canada’s main stock market was down today, taking a slide on lower oil prices. World stocks were lower as well, as was Wall Street, which...

MID-DAY: Oil price volatility hits North American markets; US tariffs on Chinese products take effect Friday

Oil prices and tech stocks are propping the North American markets today. The Dow is up 45 points to 24,353 and the TSX has slipped...

CLOSING BELL: TSX closes higher on back of energy shares

Bay Street was up today as energy stocks got a boost from higher oil prices. Enbridge was one of the biggest movers in the heavyweight...

MID-DAY: North American markets bounce back; Canada prepares to kick in tariffs on US products

The global bounce back is spreading to North American markets. The TSX is gaining 91 points to 16,271 and across the border the Dow is...

BEFORE THE BELL: Market regains ahead of more trade tariffs next week; Trump reportedly threatens to pull from WTO

World markets started bouncing back this morning, but that could change next week. In overnight trading the Nikkei was boosted by a recovering Asian market,...

CLOSING BELL: TSX falls on resource stock decline

Canada’s main stock market slipped today, while the Dow Jones got a lift. On Bay Street, resource stocks fell dragging the TSX down with them....

MID-DAY: TSX struggles under trade war concerns; Loonie boosted by interest rate hike optimism

Bay Street is still under pressure from trade war concerns. The TSX is sliding 113 points falling to 16,124 and across the border the Dow...

BEFORE THE BELL: BoC considers Canada-US trade spat ahead of interest rate decision; crude price rally continues

As trade war tensions escalate, investors are fretting over economic impacts. The US is reportedly ramping up the pressure on China again as Trump’s economic...

CLOSING BELL: TSX gives up early gains to close lower

The TSX was up early today on the back of surging oil prices, but it didn’t last. Canada’s main stock market gave those gains back...

MID-DAY: TSX gets healthy boost from crude rally; US backs off Chinese technology ban

A new crude rally is boosting Bay Street once again. The TSX is up 22 points to 16,302 as the price of crude is back...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investors watch for BoC interest rate hike hints; Aurora and BMO ink loan deal ahead of marijuana legalization

Canadians may get a preview today of what’s to come for interest rates on loans and mortgages. Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz is making...

CLOSING BELL: Markets recover slightly from Monday’s beating

North American markets picked themselves out of the dirt today after Monday’s beating. The Dow Jones and the TSX lost hundreds of points yesterday after...

MID-DAY: North American markets continue to recover; crude prices gain on output concerns

North American markets are slowly growing following yesterday’s major selloff. The TSX is up 90 points at 16,274 and on Wall Street the Dow is...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets slowly recovering from Monday selloff; Oil prices gain once again

The global markets are reportedly pulling out of a major selloff. Markets went into a tailspin yesterday as Trump continued to fuel fears of a...

CLOSING BELL: Markets take a beating on trade war worries

North American markets took a beating today as investors let the fear of a global trade war take over. It was the same story...

MID-DAY: Trade concerns weight North American markets; US crude steady as holiday nears

As the reality of a trade war grows, the markets are feeling the weight of nervous investors. Both the Dow and TSX opened lower this...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trump tariff threats hit markets once again; crude prices dip on planned output increase

Global markets are starting the week weighted by trade war worries. As a new stream of tariff threats flows from Donald Trump’s twitter account,...

CLOSING BELL:OPEC members agree to pump more oil per day

Hoping to contain the rise in global energy prices, members of OPEC are agreeing to open the spigot and pump one-million more barrels crude...

MID-DAY: TSX spikes on OPEC agreement, financials pushing Dow higher

The TSX bolted out of the gate this morning. The heavyweight energy sector is spiking, spurred on by today’s OPEC agreement. The organization came to...

BEFORE THE BELL: Markets gearing up to close out worst week in three months

Global shares are up this morning before the trading session in North America gets underway. Despite that, we’re looking at what will likely be the...

BEFORE THE BELL: Market tumble could continue today

North American markets took a tumble on Thursday, something that could be repeated today. On Bay Street Canada’s main stock market fell as oil prices...

CLOSING BELL: Number of people drawing unemployment drops to lowest level in 21 years

The number of people collecting employment insurance in April fell to the lowest level in at least 21 years. According to Statistics Canada, roughly 453-thousand...

MID-DAY: TSX slips on oil prices, Wall Street on pace for another big losing day

Canada’s main stock market so far isn’t keeping up with yesterday’s big rally. The TSX is lower as oil prices dip ahead of an expected...

THE OPEN: TSX slips on oil prices, Wall Street trending lower yet again

Canada’s main stock market so far isn’t keeping up with yesterday’s big rally. The TSX is lower as oil prices dip ahead of an expected...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets lower, U.S. dollar higher ahead of North American markets opening

The U.S. dollar is up and Asian markets are down before trading opens in North America today. The greenback hit its highest price in almost...

BEFORE THE BELL: Bay Street looking to keep up record high momentum

Investors on Bay Street will look to keep things rolling today, coming off a record high for the TSX. Marijuana and energy powered Canada’s main...

CLOSING BELL: Freeland says progress being made to modernize NAFTA

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says progress made in negotiations to modernize NAFTA will make it easier for companies to conduct trilateral trade. After speaking to...

MID-DAY: TSX rising, Dow slipping

Canada’s main stock market and the Dow Jones are going in opposite directions at mid-day The TSX is up more than 100 points, while the...

THE OPEN: North American markets up at open

North American markets are tracking with global stocks so far this morning, trending up. On Bay Street, higher oil prices are pushing energy shares higher,...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global stocks, U.S. futures rising so far today

Global stocks along with U.S. futures are trending up this morning. Investors could be taking a break from concerns over a global trade war, as...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global trade dispute could play havoc on markets again today

Tuesday was a rough day for global markets, and it might not get any better today. With the trade disputes between the United States and...

CLOSING BELL: American President Donald Trump talks tough again on NAFTA

American President Donald Trump called NAFTA ``a disaster'' in a speech to a small business group, claiming Canadians are smuggling things back across the...

AT THE BELL: North American markets falling as investors react to China-U.S. trade spat

Global markets started things off lower today and North American markets are following suit. Investors are selling as a trade dispute between China and the...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets fall in wake of latest U.S. tariff threats

Global markets are tanking today as investors react to the growing trade dispute between China and the United States. Chinese stocks are down almost four...

BEFORE THE BELL: Deepening trade dispute between U.S. and China expected to continue to take a toll on global markets

Investors are expected to react today to yet another threat of more tariffs by President Donald Trump aimed at China. Global markets took a tumble...

CLOSING BELL: Canada looking at helping out auto firms in response to threat of U.S. tariffs

Canada could be prepared to lend auto firms some financial help in the face of tariff threats from the United States. A senior federal official...

MID DAY: TSX shaking off oil, trade concerns to trend higher

Canada’s main stock market is trending higher today, despite concern over oil supply. It’s expected at an OPEC meeting later this week that the organization...

BEFORE THE BELL: Oil, trade tensions likely to push TSX, Dow lower today

TSX futures are down as oil prices slip ahead of the morning bell. The decline in crude is being stoked by an OPEC meeting planned...

BEFORE THE BELL: Friday’s new tariffs expected to affect market today

Analysts are expecting the first full day of trading since Friday’s newly imposed tariffs to be affected by those measures. President Donald Trump announced tariffs...

BEFORE THE BELL: Friday’s new tariffs expected to affect market today

Analysts are expecting the first full day of trading to be affected by Friday’s newly imposed tariffs. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on $50 billion...

Closing Bell: Rough day for world stocks after U.S. President Trump announces new tariffs

Could we see a looming trade war between the United States and China? That might just be the case following President Donald Trump announcing new tariffs...

MID-DAY: Trump tariffs leave big impact on markets; Loonie drops further

Trumps Chinese import tariffs are taking a bite out of global markets. Both the Dow and TSX opened lower this morning as investors are worrying...

BEFORE THE BELL: Loonie falls lower; US China trade war back on the table

Canada’s currency is floundering as its US counterpart gains strength. The Loonie is nearing a one year low as it falls to 76.09 cents US...

CLOSING BELL: TSX, Dow Jones head in opposite directions

Canada’s main stock market and the Dow Jones were on opposite paths today. On Bay Street things were higher as industrial and tech stocks helped...

MID-DAY: Canada takes another trade hit; ECB keeps interest rate the same

While the US is hiking, the ECB is keeping it status quo. The European Central Bank announced it would not increase its interest rate and...

BEFORE THE BELL: US rate hike, cooling Chinese economy weighting markets

A rate hike and disappointing Chinese economy are weighting global markets this morning. The US Federal Reserve has not only raised its interest rate to...

CLOSING BELL: North American markets slip, US Fed raises interest rates

North American markets were lower today. On Bay Street, Canada’s main stock market slipped despite gains in the marijuana and healthcare sectors. The TSX lost...

MID-DAY: US Feds likely to raise interest rate this afternoon; Mergers abound following AT&T Time Warner approval

A federal interest rate decision is the main focus for investors. Analysts say it’s very likely US policymakers will raise the rate to 2 per...

BEFORE THE BELL: US Feds expected to hike interest rate; $85 billion AT&T and Time Warner deal given thumbs up in US

The US Federal Reserve is in focus for most investors today. Policymakers are expected to announce an interest rate hike to 2 per cent...

CLOSING BELL: Markets have little reaction to Trump/Kim meeting

The markets were flat today as investors weighed the meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, and energy shares slipped. On Bay Street, it was...

CLOSING BELL: Markets have little reaction to Trump/Kim meeting

The markets were flat today as investors weighed the meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, and energy shares slipped. On Bay Street, it was...

MID-DAY: Markets fall as interest in Trump/Kim meeting drops; Investors look to US Fed announcement tomorrow

Investors don’t seem to be impressed by the recent meeting between Trump and Kim. Markets on Bay Street and Wall Street are sliding following the...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trump Kim meeting not providing much boost to markets; Investors watch for US oil and interest rate reports

Wall Street is starting to slow down after a bullish start to the week. Analysts say the lack of details coming from a historic meeting...

CLOSING BELL: Loonie lower, TSX higher as Canada/US trade dispute simmers

Trade tensions took their toll on the loonie today, but the effects didn’t seem to spill over onto Canada’s main stock market. Despite the wide-ranging...

MID-DAY: Loonie falls on Trump Tweet tirade; Cannabis stocks boost TSX

The Canadian dollar taking a hit on trade concerns. Experts say a pending trade war between Canada and the US is not only causing concern...

BEFORE THE BELL: North American markets boosting despite G7 drama; US Feds decide on interest rate this week

Despite escalating tensions between world leaders, investors are still feeling optimistic. Analysts say that sentiment is showing in the markets this morning as both Bay...

CLOSING BELL: Energy sector weighs TSX

It was a flat day on Bay Street. Canada’s main stock market spent most of the session in the red, but climbed late and managed...

MID-DAY: Stats Can reports unexpected job loss in May; Trump Twitter tirade targets G7 members

Trade threats coming from Donald Trump are causing more uncertainty with investors. As the G7 Summit kicks off today, reports say Trump has alluded to...

BEFORE THE BELL: Traders watching Canadian Cannabis stocks; G7 Summit kicks off with trade at the forefront

Cannabis and trade tensions are hot topics for investors this morning. Analysts say Canadian cannabis stocks are likely to be at the forefront at the...

CLOSING BELL: TSX gives up early energy gains as day goes on, closes slightly higher

Canada’s main stock market got an early boost today from energy shares, but it couldn’t keep up the pace. Higher oil prices pushed the...

MID-DAY: Crude prices rise again as Venezuela flow cuts; BoC says debt level curbed by new mortgage rules

Bay Street is gaining again thanks to a boost in the energy sector from rising oil prices. The TSX is growing 41 points to 16,225...

BEFORE THE BELL: Cannabis stocks in focus ahead of senate decision on marijuana legalization

Investors aren’t letting trade war troubles weight their market risk decisions. Analysts say despite tense trade discussions expected to kick off at the G7 Summit...

CLOSING BELL: Dow skyrockets on financials, TSX gets boost from shrinking trade deficit

North American markets were higher today with positive export data and the materials sector pushing things up on Bay Street. Stats Canada numbers showed the...

MID-DAY: Loonie gains on positive export data; TSX weighted by oil slide

The Loonie is gaining on a good news story for Canada’s exports. Stats Can reported the trade deficit dropped by about three billion dollars from...

BEFORE THE BELL: Stats Can releasing trade data from April; Air Canada enters formal agreement with Air China

Trade focus continues for investors today as Canadian data is expected to be released. Stats Can will be providing trade data from April, with analysts...

CLOSING BELL: TSX climbs on copper, Dow falls on NAFTA concerns

Canada’s main stock market was up today with Enbridge and the materials and financial sectors leading the way. It was a different story in...

MID-DAY: TSX boosted by materials sector; Trump plans next NAFTA moves

Bay Street is growing, but a growing North American trade spat is starting to weigh on investors’ minds. The TSX is up 65 points to...

BEFORE THE BELL: Apple and other tech companies push sector to record high; Crude prices continuing to slide

Apple is leading a tech sector boom this morning, which is helping boost most markets. The iPhone maker is getting investor attention after it announced...

CLOSING BELL: TSX gives up early gains to finish flat, while Dow closes up

It ended up being a flat day on Bay Street as early gains evaporated as the day went on. Investors are reacting to the burgeoning...

MID-DAY: Dow gains, TSX slightly falls; Microsoft shares boost as company buys GitHUB

Despite growing fears of a trade war, the markets are continuing to grow. On Wall Street the Dow is up 192 points to 24,827, however,...

BEFORE THE BELL: G7 Summit expected to feature trade war topics; US jobs data propping Wall Street this morning

Trade war is expected to be the hot topic at this week’s G7 summit. This comes as Canada and China are threatening action against the...

CLOSING BELL: TSX edges lower during choppy session

It was a choppy day on Bay Street, which ended with Canada’s main stock market closing slightly lower. The TSX went back and forth all...

CLOSING BELL: TSX edges lower during choppy session

It was a choppy day on Bay Street, which ended with Canada’s main stock market closing slightly lower. The TSX went back and forth all...

MID-DAY: TSX Up and Down as Financial Sector Drags

The TSX is see- sawing a little today but it is in the right direction, up 6 points to 16,067.  Industrial, materials and telecommunications...

Before the Bell: European Stocks Up On Good News From Italy

Markets are off to a good start this morning. European markets are up in anywhere from 1.5 to 3-percent on news of political stability in...

Pre-Market World Stocks Rebound On Good News Out Of Italy

Canadian investors largely ignored the looming trade war with the US as Bay Street finished higher yesterday. The TSX gained 12 points to 16,061 mostly...

TSX Up Despite Canada-U.S. Trade War

Markets are holding up well despite a trade war between the US and Canada. Bay Street is up this afternoon, despite the Trump administration announcing...

MID-DAY: Trade war looms as US tariffs hit Canada tomorrow; Canada’s economic growth is slowing

As the US and Canada head into trade turbulence the markets are already feeling the effects. The TSX and Dow are dropping after the...

BEFORE THE BELL: Oil prices slide on solid inventory report; Canada March GDP report drops today

Oil prices are slipping back as crude supply builds, and Canada is taking a hard hit in the energy sector. The price of oil pulled...

TSX Claws Back Some Ground, Canadian Dollar Posts Gains

It’s been a good day on the markets as we are seeing green right across the board. The Canadian dollar strengthened today on word the...

MID-DAY: BoC keeps interest rate same; TSX breaks losing streak boosted by gains in crude

A rate hike is likely coming to Canada this summer. The Bank of Canada announced this morning the interest rate would remain at 1.25...

BEFORE THE BELL: US-China tensions, Italy concerns push investors to safe havens; BoC talks interest rate today

Investors, haunted once again by trade war fears, are shifting funds to safer options according to experts. The US has rattled China once again,...

Uncertainty Over Italy Causes Red Ink On The Markets

A turbulent day on the markets with big selloffs and lots of red ink. There is deep uncertainty and concern about a political crisis and...

Uncertainty Over Italy Causes Red Ink On The Markets

A turbulent day on the markets with big selloffs and lots of red ink. There is deep uncertainty and concern about a political crisis and...

MID-DAY: Kinder Morgan shares boosted by Ottawa investment; TSX weighted for fifth day by financial and energy losses

Kinder Morgan’s stock is getting a bump thanks to a federal investment. Ottawa’s agreement to buy the pipeline for over 4 billion has pushed the...

BEFORE THE BELL: TSX faces a fifth day of losses weighted by oil; Wall Street back in business following three-day weekend

Canada’s economy is back in focus for investors this week with two reports coming out. Tomorrow the Bank of Canada will make its decision...

TSX Finishes Lower For Fifth Session In A Row

The TSX finished the day lower for a fifth straight session off 59 to 16,016. The U.S. Markets are closed today for the Memorial Day...

MID-DAY: Oil prices weight Bay Street; CIBC and BMO report customer data breaches

Bay Street is feeling the weight of the price of crude. As production is pushed higher to offset losses from Venezuela and Iran, the...

BEFORE THE BELL: Asian markets gain, oil prices drop; Wall Street quiet during Memorial Day holiday

The Asian markets are gaining on signs of a revived historic meeting between the US and North Korea. Following praise and possibility tweeted by...

CLOSING BELL: Slumping oil pushes TSX lower again

Lower oil prices are still taking their toll on the markets. With possible supply shortages coming out of Venezuela and Iran other OPEC nations are...

MID-DAY: Oil continues to slump on reports of higher production; North Korea US tensions weight Wall Street

The price of crude is the main factor weighting the markets today. Oil prices are slumping as producers in Saudi Arabia and Russia vow...

BEFORE THE BELL: Oil pulls back as production expected to push higher; Analysts expect North Korea diplomacy to rebound Wall Street

The price of crude is taking a step back as world producers attempt to balance out demand for oil. Reports say OPEC will push...

CLOSING BELL: TSX down for third straight day on oil slump

Oil prices continued to slump today and once again pulled Canada's main stock market lower. Crude is down as a number of reports say...

MID-DAY: Dow plummets following North Korea summit cancellation; Aecon shares drop on Ottawa decision to block Chinese sale

Wall Street is taking a dive as a meeting between the US and North Korea is off. Just minutes before the open, the White...

BEFORE THE BELL: Aecon shares likely to be on trader radars; TD and RBC Q2 reports higher than expected

Auto trade could be top of mind for investors today. Experts say a US national security probe into auto imports could allow President Trump to...

CLOSING BELL: Bay Street pulled slightly lower by energy, financials

Things were flat on Bay Street today as the heavyweight energy and financial sectors held things down. The TSX closed the day at 16,133, nearly...

MID-DAY: Trump mixed messages causing investor confusion; oil drop weights TSX

A drag in the Energy Sector is weighting the TSX. The Toronto Stock Exchange is  in the red for a second day in a...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trump calls out China over trade talks; CIBC beats expectations in Q2 earnings report

Trade tensions are escalating again as Donald Trump announces his displeasure with China. This time the US President says he’s unhappy with China and...

TSX Snaps 11 Session Winning Streak

The TSX has snapped its 11 day winning streak finishing the day down 17 points to 16,144. The release of stronger than expected wholesale trade...

MID-DAY: TSX rallies on crude boost; Dow drops on Wall Street; Lowes stocks boost as company locks down JC Penny CEO

The TSX is continuing gains from last week thanks to energy stocks. As oil continues to rally, the Bay Street index is up 61...

BEFORE THE BELL: China eases auto import duties; Big Six Bank Q2 report releases start this week

Automaker stocks are rallying as China has eased its import duties on passenger cars coming from the US. Chinese officials announced this morning the...

CLOSING BELL: North American markets flat on choppy trading day

Canada's main stock market rallied from early losses today to extend its winning streak, but was flat overall. The financial sector had pulled things down...

MID-DAY: Lower financials, higher healthcare shares leading to flat TSX

Bay Street is flat today as gains in one sector are being offset by losses in another. Healthcare is up but financials are down. The...

MID-DAY: TSX slumping on lower oil prices, inflation data

Things on Bay Street started off higher this morning but quickly turned south. Disappointing inflation data and lower oil prices are contributing to the...

Weak Spending Report Forces Dollar Down

Financial indicators from Stats Can are causing a drop in trading today on the TSX.  Consumers were spending less in March as retail sales...

Dollar Drags On News NAFTA Talks Aren’t Going Well

The energy sector, specifically the price of oil, is helping to propel the TSX, even though it’s not helping anyone at the pumps.  Oil...

TSX Closes Higher For Tenth Day In A Row

The price of oil is at its highest in 3.5 years at $71.49 a barrel.  And while that isn’t helping prices at the pumps...

Energy shares power TSX to ninth straight day of gains

Make it nine straight winning sessions for Canada’s main stock market. The heavyweight energy sector led the way as oil prices continued to rise, with...

CLOSING BELL: Energy shares power TSX to 10th straight day of gains

Make it 10 straight winning sessions for Canada’s main stock market. The heavyweight energy sector led the way as oil prices continued to rise, with...

MID-DAY: Oil continues growth; ADP reports Canada job growth of over 32,000 in April

Oil prices continue to grow as investors await sanctions against Iran from the US. Experts suggest a cut in Iranian oil cut drop the...

BEFORE THE BELL: Oil prices on the rise again; Walmart report comes in above expectations

The price of oil is continuing to rally after pausing yesterday. Experts say demand for the product is growing higher and President Trump’s sanction...

CLOSING BELL: Another flat day on Bay Street while Dow makes back some ground

Things were mostly flat on Bay Street for the second day in a row today, and Wall Street made up a little bit of...

MID-DAY: Crude prices back off rally as production soars; Loonie boosts on positive factory sales report

The oil demand may be cooling despite a possible cut in supply from Iran. Analysts say crude prices have backed off from a rally...

BEFORE THE BELL: North Korea troubles putting US-China trade in question; TD and BMO face off over mortgage rates

Investor concern is growing over tensions between North Korea and the US. North Korea is putting a historic leadership meeting in question over military...

CLOSING BELL: Wall Street takes a tumble as investors get bad news on multiple fronts

A tale of two markets today as Bay Street was up a bit, but Wall Street took a plunge. Investors in New York City reacted...

MID-DAY: NAFTA, China and retail sales weighting Dow; Gold drops weighting TSX

NAFTA concerns, China trouble and moderate consumer reports are weighting the North American markets. The TSX opened lower this morning and has only slightly gained...

BEFORE THE BELL: China’s economic dip affects global markets; Oil stays strong on Iran troubles

The Chinese economy is weighing on world stocks this morning. China announced a disappointing April for retail and home sales. Fears about trade tensions...

CLOSING BELL: TSX starts week off higher on back of energy shares

Bay Street investors were in buy mode today. The TSX closed at a three month high with the heavyweight energy and financial sectors leading the...

MID-DAY: Growing oil prices benefit TSX; Wall Street boosted by positive China trade vibes

The price of crude is once again helping boost the TSX. The Bay street index is up 99 points to 16,082. The Loonie is also...

BEFORE THE BELL: US Chinese trade tensions easing; Aurora Cannabis grows weed empire with new deal worth billions

The US is easing trade tensions with one country and escalating them with others.  President Trump has vowed to help Chinese tech company ZTE...

CLOSING BELL: TSX UP FOR SEVENTH DAY IN A ROW ON GOLD, LUKEWARM JOBS DATA

A lukewarm jobs report means the Bank of Canada is likely to hold its interest rate steady. Investors on Bay Street liked that as Canada’s...

MID-DAY: Unemployment rate remains at 5.8 in Canada; Trump talks fuel efficiency and medicine

The latest report on Canadian jobs isn’t likely to push the Bank of Canada to raise the interest rate. Stats Can reported the unemployment...

BEFORE THE BELL: Oil prices continue to boost North American markets; Stats Can to release April jobs report

The gain in oil prices is expected to give strength to North American markets today. Analysts say the gains seen yesterday in the TSX...

CLOSING BELL: Markets continue rally on oil, gold

North American Markets were higher today on the back of energy and materials. Gold was up as the U.S. dollar weakened on word of lower...

MID-DAY: Energy sector boosted by Enbridge and Oil; Investors await Iran sanctions from Trump

Energy shares are giving life to the TSX. Enbridge stocks gained this morning by 3.3 per cent following a better than expected quarterly report...

BEFORE THE BELL: Oil prices continue to grow as Iran sanctions loom; Canadian Tire buys out Helly Hansen

Oil prices are in the spotlight this morning for investors as the US considers new sanctions against Iran. This comes after President Trump decided...

CLOSING BELL: Higher oil prices in wake of Iran nuclear deal back-out push markets higher

Energy shares helped push markets up today in the wake of the U.S. backing out of the Iran nuclear deal. Oil reached three and...

MID-DAY: Oil shares gain; Enbridge makes a billion dollar deal with CPPIB

Oil stocks are booming following a decision by President Trump to pull out of the Iran Nuclear Agreement. The President is also threatening sanctions...

BEFORE THE BELL: Crude prices growing once again as Trump pulls from Iran Nuclear Agreement; Canada’s mortgage rates growing

Oil prices are back on the rise as President Trump is slapping fresh sanctions on Iran. The move comes after Trump decided to pull...

CLOSING BELL: Dow flat, TSX up as markets react to U.S. backing out of Iran nuclear deal

As expected, investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to back out of the Iran nuclear deal. On Bay Street things were a little...

MID-DAY: Oil continues to dip as investors wait for Trump decision on Iran

Markets on Bay Street and Wall Street are weighted ahead of a Trump decision on Iran. The US President is expected to make a...

BEFORE THE BELL: Oil prices slip ahead of Trump decision on Iran; WestJet falls short of revenue expectations

Oil prices are sliding slightly as investors wait to see if Trump pulls out of the Iran Nuclear Agreement. The US President indicated he’d...

CLOSING BELL: Higher oil prices, NAFTA talks push TSX higher

Things on Bay Street got off to a good start this week as higher oil prices powered the heavyweight energy sector higher. Concerns over the...

MID-DAY: Energy sector boosting on crude price gains

An energy sector boost is leading to gains on Bay Street. The TSX is up 107 points to 15,836. This is primarily due to...

BEFORE THE BELL: Oil hits four-year high in US; Nestlé works on $7 billion deal with Starbucks

The Energy sector continues to gain this morning as crude prices move up once again. The price of crude in the states has pushed...

CLOSING BELL: Markets rally to finish week on a positive note

North American markets were up big today as investors flocked to the heavyweight sectors. On Bay Street, Canada’s main stock market got a boost...

MID-DAY: US unemployment rate drops to lowest since 2000; Weight Watchers membership spikes

The US is reporting a major drop in the unemployment rate. 164,000 jobs were added in April and the US unemployment rate has hit a...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets affected by inflation fears and trade tensions; Montreal boasts lowest price for big city homes in Canada

Markets across the globe are slumping as fears of inflation and trade wars hit investors. Analysts say the MSCI, measuring world market trends, is...

CLOSING BELL: Markets close to even after making up early losses, BMO raises mortgage rates

North American markets tanked early and spent most of the day trying to make back that ground. Lower energy shares helped pulled things down on...

MID-DAY: Canada trade hits record deficit at $4.14 billion; Elon Musk says don’t buy Tesla stock, shares drop

Canada has hit a new record for trade deficit, but exports are moving up as well. A Stats Can report on trade shows the...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investors worry over global trade tensions; Bombardier sells plant property in Toronto

Concerns over growing global trade tensions and US inflation are keeping investors subdued today. Analysts say the global markets likely won’t see much movement...

CLOSING BELL: Tale of two markets as TSX edges up, but Dow takes a fall

It was two different stories in Toronto and New York City today when it comes to the markets. On Bay Street, Canada's main stock market...

MID-DAY: TSX gaining while the Dow is dropping; US Feds to offer details on future interest rate hikes

It’s a tale of two markets as the TSX is up and the Dow is down. The Bay Street index is up to 15,663,...

BEFORE THE BELL: Loblaws earnings expected to boost TSX; US Feds could be eyeing June for interest rate hike

Traders are expecting a good day for Bay Street as more big business earnings reports come in. Canadian grocery giant Loblaws is the latest...

CLOSING BELL: TSX up slightly, but Stats Can numbers show economy is growing

Despite some good news on the nation’s economic growth, Canada’s main stock market was down most of the day. Stats Canada numbers show the economy...

CLOSING BELL: TSX slumps, but Stats Can numbers show economy is growing-

Despite some good news on the nation’s economic growth, Canada’s main stock market was down most of the day. Stats Canada numbers show the economy...

MID-DAY: TSX drags as crude prices slip; Canadian GDP grows indicating possible economy bloom

Energy shares are dragging, but the economy is growing in Canada. The TSX is down to 15,564 as the price of crude is falling...

BEFORE THE BELL: US policymakers meet to talk interest rate; Shopify boosts revenue over $200 million

Investor focus is back on US interest rates as policymakers prepare for a two-day meeting. The federal reserve will be discussing interest rates in...

CLOSING BELL: Markets start strong but give up gains throughout day

It was back to business on Bay Street today after a shortened session on Friday. TSX owner TMX Group says the early market close was...

MID-DAY: TSX continues as usual following early Friday close; McDonalds boosts shares on big earnings report

The TSX is running as usual following an early close on Friday. The Toronto exchange is gaining to 15,685. This comes after the Bay...

BEFORE THE BELL: TSX back to business following early close Friday; Sprint T-Mobile merger aims to beat China to 5G network

It’s back to business in Toronto following an unexpected early close in the TSX on Friday. The TMX Group says the early closure was...

BEFORE THE BELL: First quarter earnings continue to boost markets; Sprint T-Mobile merger aims to beat China to 5G

More first quarter earnings reports are expected to keep global markets boosted this week. The MSCI, which measure world markets reported a 1.3 per...

CLOSING BELL: Technical issues cut TSX’s day short, Wall Street flat

Canada’s main stock market got a boost on a shortened trading day, but Wall Street wasn’t able to build off of yesterday’s rally. TMX Group,...

MID-DAY: Dow weighted by cooled US economy; Amazon big winner in first quarter earnings

Big business earnings aren’t able to outweigh a cooling US economy in the minds of investors. The Dow is dropping to 24,224 following a...

BEFORE THE BELL: Microsoft and Amazon pull in big earnings; Korean peace talks boost global markets

Korean peace talks and a boosted tech sector are helping the global markets this morning. Many tech big businesses have come in with better than...

CLOSING BELL: North American markets up big on Facebook, energy, and banks

It was a big day for North American markets with gains in the heavyweight sectors. On Bay Street, Canada's main stock market was boosted by...

BEFORE THE BELL: Facebook stock comes back to life; US Bond Yields cause growing concern globally

A rise in US bond yields is causing some investor concern, but that’s being offset by more corporate earnings reports. Facebook is the big winner...

CLOSING BELL: TSX up on energy stocks while Wall Street has roller coaster day

It was a wild one on Wall Street today, while things on Bay Street were calmer and steadier. Canada’s main stock market got a boost...

MID-DAY: Investor appetite quelled by rising bond yields; Facebook to release earnings report today

As companies face the possibility of higher borrowing costs, investors aren’t willing to take the risk. US Treasury bonds have pushed past three per...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets pull back this morning as US Treasury Yield grows; Facebook report expected today

Investor confidence in booming big business earnings appears to be wearing off. Global markets are pulling back this morning led by Asia and Europe. This...

CLOSING BELL: Tech losses, energy sector lead sell-offs

North American markets took a bit of a beating today as the technology sector fell. On Bay Street higher gold prices weren’t enough to keep...

MID-DAY: RBI and Gold boost TSX, Dow drops as Alphabet stocks suffer from company costs

Gold and earnings are helping boost Canada’s main stock index. The TSX is gaining to 15,560 as the price of gold increases to 1,330...

BEFORE THE BELL: Big business earnings expected to boost markets this morning; oil continues to rally higher once again

Better than expected quarterly earnings reports are, once again, giving life to the markets. This morning Wall Street is expected to benefit as tech...

CLOSING BELL: TSX up after BoC governor says he’s comfortable with inflation rate

Bay Street investors seemed to like the Bank of Canada’s governor’s comments that he’s okay with the inflation rate. Stephen Poloz reportedly said yesterday that...

MID-DAY: Strong earnings outweighing tensions over rising treasury yields; Toys ‘R’ Us Canada to be bought by FairFax

Strong earnings reports are outweighing worries over high bond yields in the US. On Wall Street the Dow is steady at 24,447. On Bay...

BEFORE THE BELL: Rising US Treasury Yields push back against global markets; Alphabet and CN releasing quarterly earnings today

The global markets are feeling the effects of rising interest rates on bonds as US treasury yields push close to three per cent. The...

CLOSING BELL: Oil prices slump, but recover, on Trump tweet aimed at OPEC, TSX up

It was a positive day on Bay Street, but the sell-off on Wall Street continued. In Toronto financial sector gains and a big jump by...

MID-DAY: Inflation inches slightly higher in Canada; oil continues slump following Trump threats

Canada’s inflation rate is up slightly because of gas and air transportation costs. The rate inched higher by 0.1 to 2.3 per cent in March...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets dip under tech sector weight; Rogers and GE boost shares with better than expected quarterly stats

World stocks are down despite a second week of overall gains across the globe. The MSCI, which measures global markets, is down 0.3 per...

CLOSING BELL: North American rallies come to an end as TSX, Dow Jones slip

The North American markets' recent winning streaks came to an end today. In Toronto, losses in the financial and consumer cyclical sectors sent Canada's main...

MID-DAY: TSX remains flat; Oil continues rally; iPhone 8 disinterest drops Apple shares

The TSX is flat as telecom and financial shares dipped. The Bay Street index is down to 15,504 and across the border the Dow...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global stocks and oil prices continue to grow; IMAX plans more growth in India

Global stocks are boosting on big business earnings and a spike in commodities. The MSCI which measures world stock indexes is up 0.2 per...

CLOSING BELL: TSX skyrockets on positive Bank of Canada numbers

Good numbers from the Bank of Canada sent investors on a spending spree today. Gains in the energy and materials sectors played a big part,...

MID-DAY: Bank of Canada keeps interest rate steady; oil continues to rally higher

The Bank of Canada will keep its interest rate steady at 1.25 per cent for now. This message came from Governor Stephen Poloz as...

BEFORE THE BELL: Markets rally on positive earnings reports; BoC not expected to raise Canadian interest rate today

Global markets are rallying this morning as good news rolls in during earnings season. The MSCI or world index gauge is up .2 per...

CLOSING BELL: Markets up on back of rosy earnings reports

North American markets made it two winning days in a row to get this week started. On Bay Street rosy economic data from the manufacturing...

MID-DAY: Netflix boosts stocks and markets with jump in subscribers; economists look to BoC decision on interest rates tomorrow

Commodities are taking a global hit, but that’s not slowing down traction in the markets today. On Wall Street the Dow is up 212...

BEFORE THE BELL: Netflix subscriber jump boosts stock prices; BoC interest rate decision coming tomorrow

Easing trade tensions between China and the US and solid first quarter earnings for big businesses in North America are expected to boost the...

CLOSING BELL: Middle East tensions ease, oil loses but markets see gains

Bay Street was higher today while Wall Street saw good gains as investors took in earnings season data and tensions in the Middle East...

MID-DAY: Investors still cautious following Syria attacks; oil slowly sliding as US producers take on more drilling

Investors may be shaking off fears of a US-Russia conflict, but they’re not completely gone. This comes after the US, UK and France fired...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investor confidence builds as US-Russia tensions ease; Kinder Morgan in the spotlight today on Bay Street

As geopolitical tensions over Syria ease, investor confidence is boosting again. Experts say it appears the US attack on Syria will not cause more...

CLOSING BELL: Oil continues strong run, TSX flat as financials weigh

It was a flat day on Bay Street, and a losing one on Wall Street. In Toronto energy stocks saw a bump with gains in...

MID-DAY: Crude prices continue to gain; MGA Entertainment bids to buy all North American Toys ‘R’ Us stores

As the price of oil continues to rally, it’s giving new life to the energy sector. Crude prices are nearing the biggest weekly jump...

BEFORE THE BELL: Oil prices continue to grow; Tim Hortons under federal scrutiny; Second Cup boosts shares with pot plans

World stocks are moving towards their biggest gain of the month as tensions ease over Syria. The MSCI gained, tracking global market trends, 0.1...

CLOSING BELL: U.S.-Russia tensions ease, markets rally

North American markets rallied today on the backs of good quarterly reports and Donald Trump seemingly easing his position on Syria. The U.S. President tweeted...

MID-DAY: Delta Airlines and Shaw Communications report better than expected earnings

Big business quarterly reports are helping boost the markets today. The Dow is up by 311 points to 24,501 thanks, in part, to better...

BEFORE THE BELL: New Trump tweets inject confidence back in markets; Cogeco and Shaw release quarterly earnings this morning

The markets are swinging back to the positive as Donald Trump appears to be backing off of Syria attack talk. The US President tweeted...

CLOSING BELL: Global markets fall after Trump tweets missile threat aimed at Russia

Global markets took a bit of a dive today after the U.S. President tweeted Russia should “get ready” for incoming missiles after Russia vowed...

MID-DAY: Trump’s Russia taunts making investors uneasy; oil continues rally

As US-Russia tensions grow, the global markets are falling. Donald Trump’s latest Tweet saying ‘Get Ready Russia’ warning of a missile strike in Syria...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investors fret over US-Russia tensions; US inflation report to be released today

Investor nerves are being tested again as Syrian troubles and US Russia tensions are shaking the global markets. Experts say investors are worried the...

CLOSING BELL: China’s promise to cut tariffs propels markets

Trade war tensions eased, and the markets responded in kind today, to China’s announcement it would cut import tariffs. With word from Beijing that it...

MID-DAY: Oil prices rally globally; Facebook shares dip slightly ahead of Zuckerberg testimony

North American markets are following a global climb as trade war fears are easing. This comes after China’s President vowed to lower tariffs on...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global stocks flourishing as China helps ease trade war fears; Loonie boosted by positive business outlook

World stocks are gaining as investor confidence grows and trade war fears ease. China’s president has helped this growth by announcing willingness to lower...

CLOSING BELL: Markets rebound, but stumble late, as U.S. softens China rhetoric

North American markets bounced back early today, but stumbled near the finish line. The boosts came as the White House softened its position on China,...

MID-DAY: China rebukes US claims of possible trade negotiations; BoC business survey shows positive outlook

The trade war potential is still hanging in the air as Chinese officials say trade negotiations are impossible right now. This comes after Donald...

CLOSING BELL: Markets tank as Trump steps up tariff threats against China

No surprises on the markets today as they tanked in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic threats against China. Trump says he’ll hit...

MID-DAY: TSX and Dow both falling weighted by more trade war fears; Stats Can releases March jobs data

North American markets are floundering over renewed fears of a global trade war. Donald Trump’s latest threat of $100 billion in trade tariffs and...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trade war fears return to global markets; Hydro One closer to finalizing Avista deal

Global markets are reeling as Donald Trump has taken another stab at China’s trade practices. The US President proposed another $100 billion in trade...

CLOSING BELL: Positive NAFTA news, lightening trade war worries boost markets

Canada’s main stock market rebounded today on the back of optimistic news on both the NAFTA and tariff fronts. Reports say top ministers from Canada,...

MID-DAY: North American markets bouncing back from Wednesday losses; Canadian exports drop in February

Bay Street is bouncing back from three days of losses. The TSX is up by 136 points to 15,301 and the Dow has gained...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trade war fears ease and investor confidence showing in global markets

Investors are starting to feel confident once again as trade war fears are easing globally. This follows news the US and China are willing...

CLOSING BELL: Wall Street surges, Bay Street makes up ground in late day rallies

Investors can’t seem to make up their minds as the spectre of a trade war looms. The markets in Toronto and New York both...

MID-DAY: Wall Street woes continue as Dow slides further on trade war fears

Wall Street is continuing to slump as trade war fears gain strength globally. Investors are flocking to safer options like gold after China announced...

BEFORE THE BELL: US-China trade tensions escalate further, investors move to safer options

China’s recent retaliation against US tariffs is leading to global market turmoil. Analysts say Wall Street will likely get hit hard when the markets...

CLOSING BELL: Loonie rides positive NAFTA news, tech stocks recover to push Wall Street higher

Wall Street saw a bounce back today as tech stocks rallied late, but it was a different story on Bay Street. In Toronto Canada’s main...

MID-DAY: Tech stocks on the rebound; the Loonie pushes past 78 cents US

Trade war concerns are still troubling investors as Trump is reportedly preparing to release new trade sanctions against China. This follows new tariffs announced...

BEFORE THE BELL: Tech stocks rebounding, but Amazon shares still left in the dust

North American markets are expected to balance from a drop yesterday led by losses in the tech sector and trade war concerns. Analysts say...

CLOSING BELL: Markets tumble after China slaps U.S. with retaliatory tariffs

The markets kicked the week off with a nosedive today with the United States and China at the brink of a trade war as...

MID-DAY: Trade war fears are back as China fires back at Trump

Trade war concerns are back as China and the US continue to hit each other with tariffs. The TSX is down to 15,226 and...

BEFORE THE BELL: US and Canada jobs reports coming this week; HBC customers hit by major data breach

As the threat of a trade war is back on the table, traders are waiting to see how investors respond. China has added new...

CLOSING BELL: Markets close shortened week with a flourish, Canadian economy disappoints

Toronto and New York closed this shortened trading week with a bang today. On Bay Street Canada’s main stock market saw big gains with energy...

MID-DAY: Canadian GDP drops again in January; Amazon comes under fire from Trump

A drop in the Canadian economy is coming as a surprise to analysts. Experts were expecting a 0.1 per cent increase after the GDP...

BEFORE THE BELL: Tech sector facing pressure as investors fear strict regulations for online businesses

On the last trading day for the first quarter the tech sector is not looking good. Amazon has dropped four per cent following reports...

CLOSING BELL: Gold, technology and energy weigh as fears of global trade war spark back up

Volatility was the name of the game in Toronto and New York today. Fears of a global trade war have been stoked again with reports...

MID-DAY: Tech sector continues to rattle North American markets; Twitter stocks burned by social media backlash

Volatility is carrying over into North American markets today due to pressure from tech sectors. Wall Street is still struggling following losses on Wednesday...

BEFORE THE BELL: Tech and Automotive stocks continue to weigh down markets; H&M flounders with $4 billion in unsold stock

Tech stocks are expected to weight the North American markets this morning. Experts say investors are very concerned about tighter regulations on social media...

CLOSING BELL: Monday’s rally short-lived as markets fall today

Hopes that Bay and Wall streets could build off yesterday’s rally didn’t pan out as the markets took a tumble today. The financial sector weighed...

MID-DAY: Oil continues steady climb in North America; trade war tensions easing further globally

Concerns over disruption in oil supply from the Middle East are helping bring up the price of oil in North America. The price of...

BEFORE THE BELL: Apple shares boosted ahead of new iPad and Apple Pencil announcement

Tech stocks are rallying this morning ahead of a major Apple announcement on a new iPad. Apple shares are up 1 per cent as...

CLOSING BELL: Dow rebounds as trade war tensions ease a bit

After huge losses in the wake of announced tariffs on China last week there was a big rebound on Wall Street today. The surge...

MID-DAY: Facebook shares drop further as US policymakers announce probe into the social media giant

Facebook shares are dropping lower after the US Federal Reserve announced it is now probing Facebook’s practices following a user profile leak to Cambridge...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets bounce back as trade war fears ease; Canadian big business retail numbers expected this week

Global markets appear to be coming back from a hard hit last week as investors feared a major trade war sparked by US and...

CLOSING BELL: Selloff continues as trade war fears roll on

Global worries over a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies battered the markets again today. In Toronto Canada’s main stock market was up...

MID-DAY: Inflation grows above BoC predictions; Dow gains again following Thursday plummet

Canada’s inflation is higher than the Bank of Canada was hoping for. Stats Can reports inflation grew by 2.2 per cent in February, higher...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets roiled by trade war fears as US and China do battle over tariffs

As the US and China begin battling each other with import tariffs, investors fearing a trade war are causing global market volatility. The Nikkei...

CLOSING BELL: U.S. tariffs on China wreak havoc on markets

There was upheaval on the markets today as U.S. President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on $60 billion worth of Chinese imports. In Toronto fears of...

MID-DAY: Trump China tariff threats and Facebook share bleedout weighing down North American markets

Investors are feeling nervous again as Donald Trump prepares to unload his financial fury on China. The President is expected to announce $60 billion...

BEFORE THE BELL: Chinese trade sanctions worrying investors; Facebook shares slip further despite Zuckerberg apology

The threat of stronger US trade sanctions against China is ruffling investor feathers. Traders expect to see a dip in the Dow today ahead...

CLOSING BELL: GOLD, OIL SURGE; LOONIE MAKES GAINS AS NAFTA TALKS TURN POSITIVE

It was a tale of two markets today. Oil continued its strong streak while surging gold and positive news on NAFTA all helped push the...

MID-DAY: Investors waiting on Fed Reserve interest rate announcement; Oil prices continue to climb

Financial and energy stocks are leading the charge on Bay Street. The TSX opened lower, but is gaining to 15,665. This is, in part,...

BEFORE THE BELL: US expected to announce interest rate hike; Facebook shares continue to bleed out over privacy breach claims

Investors will likely get an idea of where interest rates could be heading in the near future. US federal reserve officials are expected to...

CLOSING BELL: Markets rebound with energy leading the way, Facebook falls again

It was a turnaround day on the markets with things looking up after yesterday’s steep losses. On Bay Street the TSX rode gains in...

MID-DAY: Facebook stocks slide further as Zuckerberg is called out by UK officials over profile leaks

Facebook drama is continuing to drag down company shares this morning. The social media giant is now being probed by the US Federal Trade...

BEFORE THE BELL: Facebook shares continue slide over privacy concerns; Uber investor interest not affected by fatal self-driving vehicle test

Facebook shares continue to weigh down the tech sector this morning following major concerns over shared personal information. The shares dropped 6.75 per cent...

CLOSING BELL: Steep losses today on the backs of oil, Facebook, and interest rates

It was a rough start to the week in Toronto and New York as the markets took some steep losses today. Materials and energy...

MID-DAY: US Rate hike fears and Facebook data breach weighing markets; G20 summit underway in Buenos Aires

Investor nerves are being put to the test again ahead of a US Federal Reserve meeting this week. Analysts say it’s very likely US...

BEFORE THE BELL: G20 summit US Reserve rate hikes on trader radar; Tech sector weighted as Apple drops Samsung as screen provider

The Federal Reserve’s decision on an interest rate hike will likely cause some more market volatility later this week. Analysts expect the US policymaker...

CLOSING BELL: TSX, Dow both close week up; loonie continues to struggle

Markets in Toronto and New York both had a positive end to the week. The TSX got a boost thanks to the energy sector. ...

MID-DAY: Loonie slumps further weighted by housing market drop; Blackberry shares boost as CEO continues to 2023

The Loonie continues to tumble as its cross border counterpart is gaining. The Canadian currency has dropped to 76.46 cents US this morning weighted...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trump drama drags global market again; Toyota joins autonomous arms race partnering with Uber

Trump-related drama is continuing to shake the global markets this morning. Reports of another White House firing and rumours of more Trump/Russia collusion are...

CLOSING BELL: TSX up again as oil rises; Dow breaks losing streak

Markets in both Toronto and New York were up today with oil and technology leading the way. A couple big movers on the TSX were...

MID-DAY: iHeartRadio files for bankruptcy; Blackberry CEO stays on to 2023, gaining positive response from shareholders

Another US-based company is applying for bankruptcy amid pressure from online competitors. iHeartRadio, which owns 850 radio stations across the US, has applied for...

BEFORE THE BELL: Global markets still feel drag from trade war concern; Ontario-based company to co-develop self driving system

Donald Trump’s trade war threats are still echoing in investors ears this morning. Although analysts say the global markets aren’t feeling the full effect...

CLOSING BELL: TSX FLAT WHILE TRADE WAR WORRIES DROP DOW

Things were flat on Bay Street today as Wall Street took a tumble. The TSX got boosts from the financial and medical sectors with Valeant...

MID-DAY: Dow slides on poor retail numbers in US; Valeant Pharmaceuticals shares boosted by approval of new psoriasis drug

Wall Street is taking a hit following a report on US retail sales. The numbers slid 0.1 per cent in February as Americans cut...

BEFORE THE BELL: Protectionist threats and trade war fears weight global markets; US Toys ‘R’ Us looks to liquidate

Another round of protectionist threats in the US is renewing trade war fears once again globally. Reports say Trump is considering billions of dollars...

CLOSING BELL: GOLD AND POSITIVITY FROM POLOZ PUSH TSX HIGHER

The TSX got a boost today on the backs of gold and positive comments from the Bank of Canada’s chief, but Wall Street couldn’t...

MID-DAY: BoC Governor looks to nurture Canada’s economic sweet spot; US dollar slumps after Trump fires Tillerson

Stephen Poloz says Canada’s economy is reaching a sweet spot where companies will look to invest to continue growing. The Bank of Canada Governor...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investors watching as US inflation data comes out today; Loonie still battling uncertainty over NAFTA

Global markets are benefiting from optimistic investors ahead of a US inflation report today. The index measuring world stocks increased 0.1 per cent overnight....

CLOSING BELL: TSX makes back early losses while energy weighs

It was a fairly flat day on Bay Street while Wall Street took some losses. The TSX was lower this morning, weighed down by the...

CLOSING BELL: TSX makes up early losses as energy weighs

It was a fairly flat day on Bay Street while Wall Street took some losses. The TSX was lower this morning, weighed down by the...

MID-DAY: Wall Street and Bay Street continue US jobs report boost; Loonie dips with oil price drop

The momentum created by a stable February US jobs report last week is carrying over to Monday. The Dow rallied above 25,000 this morning and...

BEFORE THE BELL: US jobs report pumps up global market; High oil output forecast weights crude prices

Investor confidence is showing as the global markets are rallying to a two week high. This comes after a February US jobs report showed...

CLOSING BELL: Markets react to February jobs data as TSX, Dow both close up

As expected Canadian and American jobs numbers released today affected the markets in Toronto and New York, but in different ways. Although Canada added 15,400...

MID-DAY: Job numbers boost Bay and Wall Street; Loonie climbing from earlier losses in week

Bay Street is getting a boost following positive news about Canada’s job growth in February. The unemployment rate edged slightly lower to 5.8 per...

BEFORE THE BELL: February job numbers to be released today for Canada and US

Job data for both Canada and the US is coming out today. Traders are watching to see how the North American markets react when...

CLOSING BELL: MARKETS RISE ON BACK OF TARIFF EXEMPTIONS

Exemptions for Canada and Mexico on American steel and aluminum tariffs helped push the markets in Toronto and New York higher today. Canada is...

CLOSING BELL: Markets rise on back on tariff exemptions

Exemptions for Canada and Mexico on American steel and aluminum tariffs helped push the markets in Toronto and New York higher today. Canada is...

MID-DAY: More tariff talk expected from Trump this afternoon; traders look ahead to February job numbers release

Trump’s possible break for Canada on trade tariffs is giving a boost to Bay Street. The TSX opened higher this morning after White House...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trade War fears cooling slightly as Trump spares Canada from tariffs; WestJet announces CEO change up

Investor fears about a trade war have cooled off as White House officials say Canada and Mexico will likely be spared on tariffs against...

CLOSING BELL: Markets mostly overcome steep early losses as potential trade war looms

It was yet another seesaw day on the markets as Bay Street and Wall Street tanked early but both managed to claw back from...

MID-DAY: Tariff troubles drag down DOW and TSX; BoC keeps interest rate at 1.25 per cent

Troubles in the White House are rippling into Wall Street. The Dow opened 1 per cent lower after Donald Trump’s economic adviser announced his...

BEFORE THE BELL: Tariff talks reignite investor fears of trade war; Loonie takes another beating over NAFTA concerns

Trump’s tariff talk is back in the forefront for investors globally. Experts say the global markets took a dip once again after a White...

CLOSING BELL: Gold gains, energy loses, markets close flat

Neither Bay Street nor Wall Street could keep up yesterday’s momentum as markets ended flat for the day. Gains in gold and the marijuana sector...

MID-DAY: North and South Korean talks boost markets; Trump tariff talks garners criticism from Republicans

A step in the right direction between the two Koreas is having a positive effect on the global markets. The Dow and the TSX...

BEFORE THE BELL: Investors face fears after Trump loses support in tariff talks; Loonie shows slow growth following Monday slump

Investor confidence is gaining as Trump is losing support from his own party members for proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. In overnight...

CLOSING BELL: TSX, Dow Jones up after Trump talks of possible tariff exemptions

It was a big bounce back day on both Bay Street and Wall Street. Canada’s main stock market was up in response to U.S. President...

MID-DAY: Trump offers tariff lifeline to Canada with a catch; TSX and Dow bounce back

Trump’s willingness to exempt Canada from tariffs on steel and aluminum is bringing some life back to Bay Street. The TSX has bounced back...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trump tariff talk and trade war prospects continue to affect global markets

Donald Trump’s tariff threats continue to make waves around the world as global markets suffer. The President’s promise to add tariffs on steel and...

CLOSING BELL: TSX, DOW JONES, CLAW BACK FROM EARLY LOSSES

The sell-off continued today in the fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. The Dow Jones lost 70 points to...

MID-DAY: Trump ruffles world feathers with tariff talk, fuels more market volatility

Trade war fears are causing market volatility on Wall Street. The Dow is down 317 points to 24,291 as auto and aerospace sectors take...

BEFORE THE BELL: Trump takes aim at all countries with tariffs; December GDP released by Stats Can this morning

Trade talk is topping investor’s minds today. The New York Times is reporting Trump will impose tariffs on all countries which would include Canada’s...

CLOSING BELL: Markets tumble in wake of new U.S. tariffs

Turmoil on the markets today thanks to new tariffs and ongoing worries over inflation. Things on Wall Street took a nosedive in response to U.S....

MID-DAY: Wall Street feels market volatility over inflation talks by US Reserve; Gold slides toward 2018 low

Traders are expecting more market volatility this afternoon as the US Federal Reserve Chair gives more details on policymaker plans to combat inflation. The...

BEFORE THE BELL: Loonie slumps further following fed budget release; US inflation speculation could gain traction from policymakers today

Investors will get more details on speculation that US inflation may push policymakers to impose another interest rate hike. The US Federal Reserve chair...

CLOSING BELL: Energy stocks pull down TSX, Dow Jones

Back-to-back down days on Bay Street as energy and pharmaceutical stocks weighed heavily.  The TSX closed at 15,442, down 228 points. Same story in New...

MID-DAY: Dow pulls back from sharp fall on Wednesday; Dick’s Sporting Goods announces bans on gun sales

The Dow is bouncing back from a sharp decline yesterday. The Wall Street index is up 136 points to 25,546 following a report that...

BEFORE THE BELL: Traders expect more market volatility over fears of US inflation and interest rate hikes

As investors read between the lines on comments from a Federal Reserve official, the global market is taking another hit. The reserve official says...

CLOSING BELL: TSX gives up early gains, banks still beating projections

The TSX gave up morning gains today as energy and marijuana stocks weighed. There were wins in the industrial and financial sectors as both Scotiabank...

MID-DAY: More big bank earnings boost Bay Street; Shoppers inks medical marijuana deal with Aurora

Scotiabank and BMO both started the day with better than expected earnings in their first quarter reports. This gave a boost to Bay Street...

BEFORE THE BELL: Scotiabank boasts big earnings; Fed Reserve official providing more details on US inflation

Scotiabank is richer than analysts think as the big bank announced higher than expected earnings in its quarterly report. The company brought in over...

CLOSING BELL: TSX hits three-week high

It was a robust day on Bay Street as Canada’s main stock market hit a three-week high. There were gains almost across the board with...

MID-DAY: More big bank reports coming this week; Canada federal budget details released Tuesday

The TSX is getting a boost from financial and material stocks to push it to a three-week high. The Bay Street index is up...

BEFORE THE BELL: Traders watching TSX response as bank earnings and Federal budget details are on the way

Traders will be watching the TSX closely this week as bank earnings and details on the Federal budget will be released. Scotiabank, TD and...

MID-DAY: Stats Can reports a drop in Canadian inflation, but core inflation has grown

Experts say investor fears about inflation in the US seem to be nominal at this point after policy makers said adding a fourth interest...

BEFORE THE BELL: RBC brings another boost to the TSX; Blue Buffalo joins General Mills in $8 billion deal

Another better-than-expected forecast from a big Canadian bank is expected to boost Bay Street. RBC reported a share increase to $2.05, six cents higher...

MID-DAY: Canadian December retail numbers surprise analysts with bigger dip than expected

Canada’s retail sales took a dip in December despite the Christmas season. Stats Can reports sales dropped by 0.8 per cent from November’s numbers....

BEFORE THE BELL: TSX to be boosted by positive earnings reports from CBIC and Cineplex; Wall Street deals with interest rate hike fears

CIBC is starting the morning off right for Bay Street with higher than expected quarterly earnings reported. The big bank reported a 0.03 gain...

MID-DAY: Traders preparing for US Federal Reserve minutes

The markets are having a better day after a bit of a dip on Tuesday. The TSX is up 140 points to 15,579 boosted...

BEFORE THE BELL: Federal Reserve January minutes to be released today; BC hits foreigner home buyers with new penalties

A report from the Federal Reserve could be troubling for the markets today after yesterday’s slide. The minutes from the reserve’s January meeting are...

MID-DAY: TSX weighted by gold, but could be boosted by big banks

The TSX is feeling pressure from a few sectors with gold weighing it down heavily with a 1.1 per cent loss. The precious metal...

BEFORE THE BELL: Walmart shares drop following earnings report; TSX waits on big bank results

Dow futures are down 160 points before the markets open this morning and traders are waiting to see if a six-day winning streak could...
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