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U.S. stocks tiptoe toward the finish of a record-breaking week

Lower oil prices are helping the U.S. stock market rise to the finish of a record-setting week on Friday, but financial markets remain indecisive.

How to adjust your investment portfolio as you age: Dale Jackson

A new survey from BlackRock finds 70 per cent of Gen Z Canadians , aged14 to 29, believe they are on track for retirement, while only 51 per cent of Gen X, aged 46 to 61, share the same confidence.

Trump’s moves to boost diesel supplies have not yet lowered U.S. prices

U.S. diesel prices remain at near record highs, up 70 per cent since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began despite two high-profile recent moves by U.S. President Donald Trump to boost supplies of the fuel: pressuring allies to release emergency reserves and expanding access to tax-exempt red-dyed diesel.

Four signs it is about to get uglier in the bond market: Reuters analysis

It is white-knuckle time in the bond market. Here are four signs that the selling could worsen.

9 stocks powering the AI boom: Jon Erlichman

While AI runs on software, it gets built with copper, pipelines, power plants and a lot of labour.

S&P/TSX composite gains over 100 points, U.S. markets see mixed results

Canada’s main stock index gained more than 100 points Thursday, helped by strength in the energy sector, while U.S. markets were mixed. 

Rising oil prices, falling technology stocks and reversing bond yields keep Wall Street unsettled

Some sharp reversals kept financial markets unsteady on Thursday, as oil prices rose and U.S. stock indexes finished mixed.

Hot Picks: Transportation stock sell-off creates buying opportunities

Ari Rosa discusses opportunities in UPS, Saia and C.H. Robinson after a transportation stock sell-off driven by economic concerns.

What are the benefits and risks of extended trading in Canada?

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization says extended trading hours can offer flexibility outside of regular hours, but it also comes with risks.

Sunny weather ahead for the agriculture sector: Brooke Thackray

The agriculture sector has two strong tailwinds that could propel it higher.

Higher bond yields are raising the bar for stocks: Stan Wong

For much of this year, “higher for longer” was a warning. Now it is a market reality.

Wall Street retreats from its record as stocks fall worldwide

U.S. stocks pulled back from their record on Wednesday. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2 per cent, a day after topping its prior all-time high set in August.

S&P/TSX composite falls more than 600 points, U.S. stock markets also negative

Canada’s main stock index fell more than 600 points, weighed down by losses in the basic materials sector, while U.S. markets were also negative. 

Investor Outlook: Stelco takeover could preserve Canadian steel jobs

Nicolas Lamp examines Stelco’s planned layoffs and Ottawa’s options as the U.S. trade war challenges Canada’s steel industry.

Market Outlook: Rising bond yields put cash returns in focus

Rising bond yields put inflation and U.S. rate risks in focus as Franco Estrada discusses the investment backdrop heading into the fourth quarter.