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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Near Record High as Bank Earnings and BRP Rally Lift Toronto – December 4, 2025

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Near Record High as Bank Earnings and BRP Rally Lift Toronto – December 4, 2025

The S&P/TSX Composite rose nearly 1% to around 31,450 by midday Thursday, approaching its 52-week high of 31,520. Gains followed strong earnings and dividend hikes from major banks and a surge in BRP shares. Most TSX sectors traded higher, outpacing a softer Wall Street session. The index is up about 26% year-to-date, its best run since 2009.
4 December 2025
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EQ Bank 2025: PC Financial Acquisition, New Business Banking Platform, and What It All Means for Canadians

EQ Bank 2025: PC Financial Acquisition, New Business Banking Platform, and What It All Means for Canadians

EQ Bank announced a deal to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw for about $800 million in cash and shares, giving Loblaw at least a 17% stake in EQB. The bank reported a 19% drop in adjusted EPS and net income for 2025, citing higher credit loss provisions and a $92 million restructuring charge. EQ Bank deposits rose to $9.9 billion, up 10% year over year. The stock trades below analyst targets, with most rating it “Hold.”
4 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: TSX Rises as Bank Earnings, Energy Rally and Enbridge Outlook Lift Sentiment

Canada Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: TSX Rises as Bank Earnings, Energy Rally and Enbridge Outlook Lift Sentiment

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index rose about 0.3% to 31,150 by midday Wednesday, led by energy and financial stocks after strong earnings from major banks and a positive outlook from Enbridge. The Canadian dollar edged higher, supported by rising oil prices. New data showed the services sector contracting and Toronto home sales at a five-month low.
3 December 2025
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Fairstone to Buy Laurentian Bank in C$1.9 Billion Break-Up Deal as National Bank Takes Retail Business

Fairstone to Buy Laurentian Bank in C$1.9 Billion Break-Up Deal as National Bank Takes Retail Business

Fairstone Bank will acquire Laurentian Bank of Canada for about C$1.9 billion in cash, while National Bank of Canada will buy Laurentian’s retail and SME banking portfolios, including C$3.3 billion in loans and C$7.6 billion in deposits. Laurentian’s Québec branches will close, with staff able to apply for roles at National Bank. The deal follows Laurentian’s failed 2023 sale and recent restructuring.
2 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Logs Fresh Record Close After Q3 GDP Surprise – November 28, 2025

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Logs Fresh Record Close After Q3 GDP Surprise – November 28, 2025

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at a record 31,269.62 on Friday, up 0.23%, after Q3 GDP growth beat forecasts at 2.6% annualized. The Canadian dollar strengthened and the TSX extended its winning streak to six sessions. The Venture Index surged over 2%. Statistics Canada said exports and government spending drove GDP gains, while household consumption slipped.
28 November 2025
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From Reliance to Resilience: What Carney’s New Steel and Lumber Plan Means for Canada After U.S. Tariffs

From Reliance to Resilience: What Carney’s New Steel and Lumber Plan Means for Canada After U.S. Tariffs

Canada announced new measures to protect its steel and softwood lumber industries after the U.S. imposed tariffs of 50% on steel and 45% on lumber. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan includes tighter import quotas, increased subsidies, and “Buy Canadian” rules in federal spending. Trade talks with Washington collapsed in October. Carney will visit Washington on December 5, seeking a meeting with President Trump.
27 November 2025
Canadian Stock Market Today (Nov. 25, 2025): TSX Hovers Near Record Highs on Fed Cut Bets, Barrick Deal and Uranium Talks

Canadian Stock Market Today (Nov. 25, 2025): TSX Hovers Near Record Highs on Fed Cut Bets, Barrick Deal and Uranium Talks

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed up 0.31% at 30,698.51 on Tuesday, just below its record high, as investors anticipated a possible U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut in December. The TSX Venture Composite Index slipped 0.26% to 878.22. Barrick’s $430 million settlement with Mali and reports of a potential $2.8 billion uranium deal between Canada and India also drew market attention.
25 November 2025
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TSX Today: 10 Things to Know Before the Canadian Stock Market Opens on November 24, 2025

TSX Today: 10 Things to Know Before the Canadian Stock Market Opens on November 24, 2025

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed Friday up 0.9% at 30,160.65, trimming its weekly loss to 0.5%. October inflation slowed to 2.2% year-over-year, near the Bank of Canada’s target, while retail sales fell 0.7% in September. Markets expect the Bank of Canada to hold rates steady until at least late 2025. The TSX remains just below its mid-October record high.
23 November 2025
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TSX Today: Toronto Stock Exchange Steadies Ahead of Key Inflation Data (November 17, 2025)

TSX Today: What to Know Before the Canadian Stock Market Opens (Nov. 21, 2025)

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed down 1.2% at 29,906.55 on Thursday, its lowest since November 6, led by a 4.5% drop in materials and a 2.6% fall in tech stocks. Weaker copper prices and renewed doubts over AI-driven spending pressured the market. US futures were mixed early Friday, while Japan’s Nikkei fell 2.4% overnight. The TSX opens at 9:30 a.m. ET, about 3% below its record high.
21 November 2025
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Tariff Shock and Fed Jitters: Asian Markets Stumble as Rally Meets Reality

Canadian Stock Market Today: TSX Drops Over 400 Points as Tech Slumps and Dividend Cut Hits Utilities (November 13, 2025)

The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 1.45% to about 30,381 in Toronto on Thursday, ending a four-day rally and erasing over 400 points from Wednesday’s record high. Technology and utilities stocks led the decline. Northland Power dropped more than 20% after cutting its dividend and reporting a wider loss. AtkinsRéalis rose around 4–5% after raising its nuclear outlook.
13 November 2025
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BCE’s Bold Plan: Bell Slashes Costs & Invades Telus Territory – What It Means for Investors

BCE’s Bold Plan: Bell Slashes Costs & Invades Telus Territory – What It Means for Investors

Bell Canada will launch home internet in Western Canada for the first time, using Telus’s fibre network to reach 3.4 million homes in B.C. and Alberta. BCE also announced a $1.5 billion cost-cutting plan through 2028, a renewed focus on free cash flow, and reaffirmed its dividend strategy after a 56% cut earlier this year. The move follows new CRTC rules forcing big carriers to share fibre infrastructure.
14 October 2025
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  • Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Shares Surge 8.1% Weekly Amid Valuation Debate
    April 9, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE) shares rose 8.1% last week to $23.15 amid mixed performance, down 1.9% year-to-date and 31.7% over 12 months. The biotech specializes in rare disease treatments, a sector sensitive to clinical trial and regulatory updates. Despite recent gains, the company's long-term returns remain negative. A discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis values Ultragenyx at about $257.43 per share, suggesting it is 91% undervalued based on future free cash flow projections turning positive by 2026. However, actual cash flow remains negative at $501.5 million last year. Investors must weigh DCF optimism against market risks and sector volatility. Ultragenyx scores 4 out of 6 in valuation, indicating some appeal but highlighting areas needing scrutiny.

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9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 2:10 AM EDT Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Shares Surge 8.1% Weekly Amid Valuation Debate April 9, 2026, 2:08 AM EDT. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE) shares rose 8.1% last week to $23.15 amid mixed performance, down 1.9% year-to-date and 31.7% over 12 months. The biotech specializes in rare disease treatments, a sector sensitive to clinical trial and regulatory updates. Despite recent gains, the company's long-term returns remain negative. A discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis values Ultragenyx at about $257.43 per share, suggesting it is 91% undervalued based on future free cash flow
Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
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