Today: 8 June 2026
Browse Category

TSX:ARX 6 February 2026 - 3 May 2026

Shell’s $16.4 Billion ARC Resources Deal Puts Canada LNG Back in the Spotlight

Shell’s $16.4 Billion ARC Resources Deal Puts Canada LNG Back in the Spotlight

Shell agreed to buy ARC Resources in a deal valued at about US$16.4 billion, including debt, giving Shell a major position in Canada’s Montney shale. ARC shareholders will receive C$32.80 per share in cash and stock. The acquisition adds 370,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day and 1.5 million net acres to Shell’s portfolio. ARC shareholders are set to vote in July, with closing expected in late 2026.
3 May 2026
ARC Resources Stock Jumps as Shell Seals $16.4 Billion Montney Gas Deal

ARC Resources Stock Jumps as Shell Seals $16.4 Billion Montney Gas Deal

Shell will acquire ARC Resources Ltd. for about US$16.4 billion including debt, in a stock-and-cash deal that boosts Shell’s output in Canada’s Montney shale basin. ARC shareholders get C$8.20 in cash and 0.40247 Shell shares per ARC share. ARC’s board unanimously backed the deal, which values ARC at a 27% premium. ARC shares rose over 22% in Toronto; Shell’s fell 2.1% in London.

Stock Market Today

  • QQQ vs VGT: Comparing Tech ETFs for Investment Performance
    June 8, 2026, 11:01 AM EDT. Investors comparing the Invesco QQQ ETF and Vanguard Information Technology ETF should note key differences. QQQ tracks the Nasdaq-100, blending tech with other sectors like retail, diluting pure tech exposure. VGT focuses entirely on technology, holding over 300 stocks with top holdings like Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft making up about 43% of its portfolio. This concentration has fueled VGT's superior 10-year annual return of 25.9%, outpacing QQQ's 21.9%. However, VGT's concentration risk may not suit all investors. Both ETFs offer access to growth stocks, but VGT presents a more direct tech investment at competitive costs. Market watchers and investors should weigh diversification versus targeted tech exposure when choosing between these leading ETFs.

Latest articles

Oil Pops, Tech Moves Sideways as Iran-Israel Tensions Flare

Oil Pops, Tech Moves Sideways as Iran-Israel Tensions Flare

8 June 2026
Wall Street’s main indexes rebounded at Monday’s open as chip stocks recovered and easing Middle East tensions offset an early oil price jump; the Dow rose 0.26%, S&P 500 gained 0.77%, and Nasdaq advanced 1.38%, after Friday’s tech rout and amid concerns the Fed may keep policy tighter for longer following strong U.S. jobs data.
Wall Street Hit With New AI Bubble Jitters as Doubts Grow

Wall Street Hit With New AI Bubble Jitters as Doubts Grow

8 June 2026
U.S. stocks rebounded Monday after a $2 trillion wipeout led by chip stocks, but investors are questioning whether massive AI spending can deliver durable earnings as strong jobs data dims hopes for Fed rate cuts, raising pressure on high-priced growth shares.
Mortgage Rates Fall but Buyers Still Face Pressure

Mortgage Rates Fall but Buyers Still Face Pressure

8 June 2026
U.S. mortgage rates dipped to 6.48% from 6.53%, offering slight relief as the housing market faces falling listing prices—down 2.4% year-over-year to $429,500—but persistent high borrowing costs and strong jobs data threaten to push rates higher, risking further pressure on home sales and affordability.
QQQ Slides 4.8% But Options Market Sends Mixed Signals

QQQ Slides 4.8% But Options Market Sends Mixed Signals

8 June 2026
QQQ jumped 1.6% to $716.47 Monday after a 4.8% drop, as options data showed traders cautious but not panicked; the rebound follows a tech selloff sparked by Fed rate fears and AI spending doubts, while upcoming Nasdaq-100 rebalancing and new ETF competition add uncertainty for investors.
SOXL’s 433% Rally in AI Chip Sector Meets Sharp Pullback

SOXL’s 433% Rally in AI Chip Sector Meets Sharp Pullback

8 June 2026
SOXL surged nearly 15% to $209.62 Monday after last week’s 30.5% plunge, as chip stocks rebounded from a $1.3 trillion rout; leveraged ETF swings highlight the risks of daily resets, with Direxion and regulators warning these funds are trading tools, not long-term bets, especially as investors eye upcoming inflation data and Fed meetings.
Go toTop