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Canada Stock Market Today, December 9, 2025: TSX Climbs as Gold Stocks Rally Ahead of Fed and Bank of Canada Decisions

Canada Stock Market Today, December 9, 2025: TSX Climbs as Gold Stocks Rally Ahead of Fed and Bank of Canada Decisions

Toronto’s S&P/TSX Composite Index closed up 0.5% at 31,328.16 on Tuesday, led by gains in gold miners, utilities, and major financials. The benchmark hovered near its all-time high as investors awaited interest-rate decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada. Trading volume topped 37 million shares. Gold-mining stocks and TransAlta posted strong advances.
9 December 2025
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  • Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Boosts Shareholder Value with Major Buyback and Stock Split Proposal
    May 20, 2026, 2:37 AM EDT. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (TSE:8316) announced a ¥180 billion share repurchase program alongside plans for a stock split, signaling a strong focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns. The bank reported a net interest income of ¥2.72 trillion and net income of ¥1.58 trillion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Management aims to reduce share count while maintaining share accessibility. Despite share price gains, the stock remains potentially undervalued by 37%, reflecting varied valuations between ¥6,331 and ¥9,451 per share. Key risks include loan quality and board experience. Investors should watch how SMFG balances credit risk with aggressive capital returns amid ongoing discussions with Jefferies and ahead of the upcoming AGM.

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