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Advertisment The S&P 500 rose in choppy trading after the Federal Reserve signaled that the risks for an economic slowdown and higher prices are increasing. The Dow Jones Industrials hiked 284.97 points to 41,113.97. The broader index recovered 24.36 points to 5,631.27. The NASDAQ Composite regained 48.5 points to 17,738.16. As […]

Canada’s main stock index found its legs again by the close on Wednesday as hopes of a de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade war firmed. Meanwhile, investors greeted the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision with calm. The TSX Composite Index climbed 186.46 points to close Wednesday at 25,161.18. The Canadian dollar faded 0.32 cents at 72.29

Advertisment Stocks were fairly static Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve interest rate announcement expected later in the day. Traders also monitored the latest updates on U.S. trade negotiations. The Dow Jones Industrials regained 258.06 points to 41,087.06. The S&P 500 index recovered 7.66 points to 5,614.57. The NASDAQ Composite skidded

Canada’s main stock index rose on Wednesday as hopes of a de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade war firmed, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision due later in the day. The TSX Composite Index climbed 142.7 points Wednesday noon to 25,117.42. The Canadian dollar deleted 0.02 cents at 72.59

ESGold Corp. (C.ESAU) hit a new 52-week high of 51 cents Wednesday. ESGold will present at the Metals Investor Forum in Vancouver, BC, on Friday, May 9, at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. Fortis Inc. (T.FTS) hit a new 52-week high of $68.42 Wednesday. Fortis reported first-quarter net earnings of $499 million or $1.00

Uber (NASDAQ:UBER) reported first-quarter results Wednesday that beat analysts’ expectations for earnings, but fell shy of anticipated revenue growth for the quarter. Shares fell $5.15, or 6% following the report to $56.62. Earnings per share proved to be 83 cents vs. 50 cents expected. Revenue: $11.53 billion vs. $11.62 billion expected. Revenue at

– US/CAD bilateral trade negotiations are in the spotlight. – Hong Kong Monetary Authority says it is diversifying from US assets. – US dollar claws back some losses. USDCAD: open 1.3829, overnight range 1.3808-1.3845 close 1.3824, WTI 54.49, Gold 3312.08 The Canadian dollar remains range bound but with some selling pressure evident ahead of Prime

Advertisment Stocks slipped Tuesday after President Donald Trump’s shaky commentary on global trade deals, dashing hopes that progress will soon be made on the tariff front. Investors also awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The Dow Jones Industrials stumbled 389.83 points, or 1%, to 40,829 The S&P 500 index skidded 43.47 points

Equities in Canada’s largest market doggedly held onto gains Tuesday, as Prime Minister Mark Carney conferred in the Oval Office in Washington with President Donald Trump The TSX Composite Index held onto gains of 21.2 points to wrap up Tuesday at 24,974.72. The Canadian dollar marched 0.27 cents at 72.61 cents

Canada’s main stock index was flat in choppy trading on Tuesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff plans dampened investor sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision meeting. The TSX Composite Index was up 28.53 points by noon Tuesday at 24,982.45. The Canadian dollar strengthened 0.25 cents at