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Canada’s main stock index lost more than 250 points on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in the basic materials sector, while U.S. markets also lost ground. 

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The U.S. stock market rallied and recovered most of its big loss from last week as oil prices swung lower. The strength came even though Nvidia sank.

Canada’s main stock index rose more than 650 points on Monday, helped by gains in the basic materials sector, while U.S. markets also pushed higher.

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Canada’s main stock index finished in positive territory after markets saw volatile swings this week, with investors assessing the effect of U.S. midterm elections.

Wall Street equities rallied, reversing course after trillions of dollars of world stock market value was wiped out over fears on regulations for the AI industry.

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Shell is leading a surge in oil exploration interest off the east coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, after several years of stagnation.

The price of gold has declined 25 per cent since hitting its all-time-high of US$5,417 on Jan. 28, 2026. In the background, there has been increasing buying support from central banks, institutions and retail investors.

Canada’s main stock index was down nearly 500 points, weighed down by losses in the technology and base metal sectors, while U.S. stocks also fell.

A brutal sell-off swept through Wall Street Thursday, led by stocks tied to the buildout of AI data centres.

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U.S. stocks soared Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s party lost its sole control of Washington in the midterm elections.