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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Holds Near Record Highs as Bank of Canada Decision Looms (December 8, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Holds Near Record Highs as Bank of Canada Decision Looms (December 8, 2025)

The S&P/TSX Composite Index hovered near 31,293 as of 10 a.m. ET, down 0.06% but still close to last week’s record high. Investors are holding back ahead of Wednesday’s Bank of Canada rate decision, with most economists expecting no change from the current 2.25%. Energy stocks fell as crude prices slipped, while tech shares including Shopify and Celestica rose.
8 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Futures Edge Higher on Bank Earnings and Oil Gains Before the Bell

Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Futures Edge Higher on Bank Earnings and Oil Gains Before the Bell

S&P/TSX Composite futures rose 0.12% early Thursday after major banks reported higher quarterly profits and oil prices firmed. The index closed up 0.4% at 31,160.54 on Wednesday. Canadian PMIs fell further into contraction, and the U.S. signaled it may review or withdraw from the USMCA trade deal in 2026.
4 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Holds Near Record High as Bank Earnings, Commodities and 2026 Optimism Drive Sentiment

Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Holds Near Record High as Bank Earnings, Commodities and 2026 Optimism Drive Sentiment

The S&P/TSX Composite closed Wednesday at 31,160.54, up 0.36%, less than 1% below its late-November record. Gains were led by banks and energy as oil held near $59 and major lenders topped profit forecasts. The index is up about 30% year-to-date, outpacing U.S. benchmarks. Investors await CIBC results and Canada’s November jobs data.
4 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Climbs on Oil Rally and Bank Earnings After the Bell (Dec. 3, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Climbs on Oil Rally and Bank Earnings After the Bell (Dec. 3, 2025)

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at 31,160.54 on Wednesday, up 111.26 points or 0.36%, ending a two-day slide. Energy stocks rose about 2% as oil prices climbed, while Royal Bank and National Bank beat profit forecasts and raised dividends. U.S. markets also advanced on hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut. Canadian services activity contracted, but productivity and the loonie improved.
3 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Rises on Bank Earnings and Firm Commodities (Dec. 3, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Rises on Bank Earnings and Firm Commodities (Dec. 3, 2025)

The S&P/TSX Composite index rose about 0.3% by mid-morning Wednesday, trading just above 31,100 after Royal Bank of Canada and National Bank of Canada posted stronger-than-expected earnings and raised dividends. Gains in oil, copper, and gold prices also supported the market. The index recouped part of Tuesday’s decline and remained near record highs.
3 December 2025
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National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA) Stock Soars After Q4 2025 Earnings Beat and Dividend Hike – What It Means for 2026

National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA) Stock Soars After Q4 2025 Earnings Beat and Dividend Hike – What It Means for 2026

National Bank of Canada reported Q4 adjusted net income up 25% to C$1.16 billion, with adjusted EPS of C$2.82 beating estimates. The bank raised its quarterly dividend to C$1.24 and closed at C$171.12, near record highs. Full-year results reflect the completed Canadian Western Bank acquisition and a new deal for Laurentian Bank portfolios. Analysts remain split between “Buy” and “Hold” as valuation nears targets.
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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Stock Market Today

  • Bank of America Lowers T. Rowe Price (TROW) Price Target, Cites Tough 2026 Start
    April 9, 2026, 2:40 AM EDT. Bank of America cut its price target on T. Rowe Price Group (NASDAQ:TROW) to $73 from $83, maintaining an Underperform rating. The downgrade reflects concerns over a "challenging" first half of 2026 amid weak macroeconomic indicators, impacting expectations for asset managers. Morgan Stanley also lowered its target to $107 from $115, holding an Equal Weight rating with a cautious near-term outlook. T. Rowe Price offers global investment advisory services across equities, fixed income, and alternatives. Analysts highlight potential downsides despite modest Q1 earnings prospects. Investors are advised to weigh these risks against other opportunities, such as AI stocks with potentially higher upside and less risk in the current economic and geopolitical environment.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 09.04.2026

9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 2:41 AM EDT T. Rowe Price Group Faces Valuation Shift Amid Market Underperformance April 9, 2026, 2:41 AM EDT. T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. reported a **price-to-earnings ratio of 9** and a **price-to-book value of 1.75**, signaling lower market valuation compared to peers. The **stock endured a -12.22% return year-to-date** against the S&P 500's -3.84% and a stark **-48.34% over five years** versus the index's 63.75% gain. Valuation ratios like EV/EBIT at 6.05 and EV/EBITDA at 5.23 underscore its distinct position amid capital markets rivals such as Ares
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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