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Micron Shares Slip as Citi Removes Catalyst Watch

Analysts remain bullish despite mixed memory chip results Micron Technology shares declined 2% in premarket trading on Monday after Citi removed its catalyst watch on the stock, citing mixed results from other companies in the memory semiconductor sector. The brokerage firm removed

Global Markets

US Stocks Near Record Highs as Oil Prices Fall

Wall Street gains as lower oil prices ease inflation concerns U.S. stocks rallied on Monday, moving close to record highs as falling oil prices helped reduce concerns that inflation could accelerate further. The S&P 500 gained 1.5%, ending just 0.1% below its

Global Markets

TMX Expands U.S. Strategy With $800M MEMX Investment

Toronto Stock Exchange owner accelerates American expansion TMX Group Ltd., the operator behind the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange, is significantly expanding its presence in the United States with an $800 million investment in New York-based exchange operator and market

Energy & Resources

Gold Holds Above $4,000 as Rate Outlook Shifts

Gold market watches Fed policy and upcoming jobs data Gold prices remain below the $4,100 per ounce level, but analysts are beginning to see a change in market sentiment as investors increasingly view support near $4,000 as an attractive entry point. The

Canada

Canadian Dollar Hits Six-Week High Against US Dollar

Loonie gains as US dollar weakens after Fed decision The Canadian dollar strengthened on Thursday, reaching its highest level in six weeks against the US dollar as broad weakness in the greenback continued following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates

Global Markets

Microsoft Rally Sends Wall Street Higher

AI confidence returns after Microsoft earnings boost US markets rebounded strongly on Thursday as investors regained confidence in artificial intelligence spending following Microsoft’s latest earnings report. The software giant’s strong cloud performance and outlook helped ease concerns that massive AI infrastructure investments

Energy & Resources

Bell reports surge in copper wire thefts in 2026

Copper theft disrupts telecommunications services Bell has reported a significant increase in copper wire thefts targeting its telecommunications infrastructure in 2026, warning that the incidents can disrupt phone, internet and television services across Canada. The telecommunications company recorded 993 cases of copper

Canada

Bank of Canada sees recovery despite trade risks

Economic growth resumes as uncertainty remains high Canada’s economy showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2026, but the Bank of Canada says uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies and geopolitical tensions means monetary policy must remain flexible. The central bank’s

Global Markets

US Tech Stocks Stabilize as AI Funding Concerns Persist

Markets Recover After Chip Sector Sell-Off US technology stocks regained some ground on Tuesday after a recent decline in semiconductor shares raised concerns about artificial intelligence financing deals, while falling oil prices and strong corporate earnings provided support for broader markets. The

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