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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

Canada

Canadians Cut US Travel Spending by $3.3B in 2025

Canadian Travelers Shift Away from the US Canadians spent $3.3 billion less on travel to the United States in 2025 compared with the previous year, as tensions between the two countries continued to affect travel decisions, according to new government data. The

Canada

Canada Economy Faces Trade Risks Despite Growth Outlook

Financial leaders expect moderate economic expansion Business and financial leaders across Canada continue to expect economic growth through the end of the year, although trade tensions remain one of the biggest threats to the country’s economic outlook. The Bank of Canada’s Market

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