TSX Set for Best Week in 7 Months

Energy stocks led Canada’s main stock index higher on Thursday, as investors took stock of U.S.-Japan trade negotiations, although sentiment remained fragile amid tariff uncertainties. The TSX Composite Index remained in the green 73.06 points to 24,179.85. The Canadian dollar dipped 0.02 cents to 72.13 cents U.S. Health-care stocks were…

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S&P Tries to Fire Rebound Rally

The S&P 500 oscillated on Thursday, the last trading day of the week, as pressure on tech names persisted while UnitedHealth shares nosedived. The Dow Jones Industrials crumbled 408.76 points, or 1%, to register at noon hour at 39,260.63, driven by a 23% decline in UnitedHealth following an earnings miss. The much broader index forged…

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Baystreet.ca – Stocks In Play

4/17/2025 – 3:51 PM EST – Exchange Income Corporation : Announced today that the Directors of the Corporation have declared eligible dividends totaling $0.22 per share for the month ended April 30, payable May 15, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 30. Exchange Income Corporation shares T.EIF…

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Housing Figures in Picture for Next Week

U.S. Monday Economic Lookahead U.S. leading economic indicators (March) Featured Earnings W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) (Q1) EPS of $1.01, compared to $1.04 in the prior-year quarter. Medpace Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MEDP) (Q1) EPS of $3.06, compared to $3.20 in the prior-year quarter. AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC) (Q1) EPS for 40 cents. compared to…

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TSX Posts Big Finish to Strong Week

Stocks in Toronto left the bad times behind to begin a long Easter weekend, as strength in energy and telecoms trumped weakness in gold stocks. The TSX Composite Index remained in the green 86.02 points to 24,192.81. During a short week, the index jumped 605 points, or 2.57%. The Canadian dollar eked…

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S&P Ekes out Gains, Dow Pummeled

The S&P 500 ticked higher in choppy trading on Thursday, but finished the holiday-shortened trading week lower as tariffs continued to worry investors. The Dow Jones Industrials staggered 527.16 points, or 1.3%, to end the day and a short week at 39,142,23. The 30-stock index was weighed down by a 22% decline in UnitedHealth following…

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Baystreet.ca – Stocks In Play

4/17/2025 – 1:10 PM EST – VERSES AI Inc. : Announced that James Hendrickson has been promoted to the role of President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of VERSES AI. “James has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and operational excellence since joining VERSES,” said Gabriel René, Founder and CEO of VERSES. “As we prepare for…

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