TSX rises on materials and financials strength, U.S. markets post mixed results
Canada’s main stock index gained ground Wednesday, helped by strength in the basic materials and financial sectors, while U.S. markets were mixed.
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Wall Street edges near its record as AI stocks rise and worries about inflation ease a bit
Wall Street edged near its record after several AI stocks reported better growth for the spring than analysts expected.
U.S. crude inventories rise by most in 3.5 years as exports slump
U.S. crude stocks excluding barrels in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve posted a surprise build and made their largest weekly gain since January 2023.
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Gulf oil spill fast becoming worst in years, agencies warn
A vast oil spill in the Gulf is quickly becoming one of the world’s worst in years after being allowed to spread almost unchecked for weeks, according to international agencies, satellite imagery and environmental groups.
OPEC further lowers 2026 global oil demand growth forecast
OPEC on Wednesday lowered its forecast for world oil demand growth in 2026 to 580,000 barrels per day, a copy of its monthly report showed, marking the fourth straight downward revision.
TSX edges up and adds to record high while U.S. markets lose ground
Canada’s main stock index finished narrowly positive to add to its all-time highs, helped by gains in the utilities and industrial sectors.
U.S. stocks edge further from their records as oil prices keep swinging
U.S. stocks slipped a bit further from their records, while oil prices kept swinging on uncertainty about when the Iran war will allow crude to flow freely.
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Energy stocks lift TSX into positive territory as oil prices rise
Canada’s main stock index climbed on Monday, helped by gains in the energy sector, while U.S. markets were negative.
U.S. stocks edge down from their record after oil prices climb 5%
The U.S. stock market edged down from its all-time high on Monday, while oil prices rose on uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.
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New ConocoPhillips CEO inherits US$7 billion cash flow pledge riding on Alaska oil project
Andy O’Brien will succeed longtime ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance next month and will inherit a major Alaska oil project to complete, costs to control and a share price that has recently lagged peers, analysts and investors said.
Majority of Canadians think Ottawa should keep the Trans Mountain pipeline: poll
A new poll suggests most Canadians now see the Trans Mountain pipeline as a strategic national asset and want Ottawa to keep it.
Canada, U.S. stock markets rise following labour data from both countries
Canada’s main stock index rose nearly 250 points on Friday, as investors sifted through the latest employment figures.
U.S. stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes that rate hikes can wait
Stocks rose on Wall Street Friday and U.S. Treasury yields fell after the government reported that employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month.