S&P/TSX composite up more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also higher
Strength in the base metal and industrial sectors helped Canada’s main stock index gain more than 300 points, while U.S. stocks also moved higher to start the week.
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U.S. stocks recover some of last week’s sell-off after oil prices drop
The U.S. stock market is clawing back some of its sell-off from last week. The S&P 500 rose 0.5 per cent early Monday.
Oil stocks in U.S. strategic petroleum reserve fall to lowest level since 1982
Stocks of crude oil in the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell to 282.2 million barrels last week, the lowest level since October 1982, according to data from the Department of Energy.
Binance says customers pulled net US$4.7 billion after hack as crypto world weighs risk
Binance’s customers have withdrawn almost US$5 billion from the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange since it reopened after a hack that saw $6.3 billion of crypto stolen from the platform in what could be the largest financial heist in history.
Iran says 4 tankers strike mines and catch fire in Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast news
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed Friday that three oil tankers exploded and caught fire while traveling through an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz. It said one was a supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil that struck a naval mine.
TSX falls 600 points amid tech stock selloff on both sides of the border
Canada’s main stock index fell more than 600 points Friday as markets worry the frenzy around tech stocks has sent prices too high.
Wall Street drops to its worst day since June after the sell-off for tech stocks deepens
A sell-off for tech stocks got even worse Friday on worries that Wall Street’s frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology sent prices too high.
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Gone in 20 minutes: How the biggest heist in crypto history unfolded
Hackers stole US$6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, in a record digital asset theft.
World’s biggest crypto heist: Hackers steal US$6.3 billion from Binance
Hackers stole US$6.3 billion from Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, in a record theft that analysts pinned on North Korea and said could shake faith in digital assets.
A historic drop for Alphabet’s stock drags the U.S. market lower
A potentially historic drop for Alphabet’s stock is dragging the U.S. market lower after the company behind Google and YouTube reported weaker growth.
S&P/TSX composite finishes slightly negative, U.S. stock markets also lose ground
Canada’s main stock index edged lower on Thursday, weighed down by losses in the basic materials sector, while U.S. markets also lost ground.
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Kremlin aide says discussions underway with U.S. to lift sanctions on Russian investment fund
Discussions on the U.S. lifting sanctions on Russia’s flagship investment fund are underway with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
S&P/TSX composite gains nearly 100 points, U.S. markets also positive
Canada’s main stock index gained nearly 100 points Wednesday, helped by strength in the technology sector, while U.S. markets also rose.
The bond market swings, but U.S. stocks remain steady after the Fed says it won’t raise interest rates
The bond market swung, while U.S. stocks held relatively steady after the U.S. Federal Reserve decided not to raise its interest rate to bring down high inflation.