Following three sessions of gains, Canadian stocks edged lower on Thursday as investors await the upcoming second round of U.S.-Iran negotiations with cautious optimism amid the ongoing blockade on Iranian ports by the U.S.
The Canadian stock market got off to a firm start on Thursday amid hopes the proposed peace talks between U.S. and Iranian officials will result in a resolution to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. However, the market pared gains and drifted into the red subsequently due to profit taking.
Slightly higher TSX futures and commodity prices point to a marginally positive start for Canadian stocks on Thursday. Expectations of U.S. and Iran agreeing on a peace deal this week may also support the market.
First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust (FCR-UN.TO) on Thursday said it has agreed to be acquired by Choice Properties REIT and KingSett Capital, on behalf of KingSett Real Estate Growth LP No. 8 and other investors, in a unit-and-cash transaction valued at about C$9.4 billion, including debt. Under...
Canadian National Railway Co. (CNR.TO, CNI), a resource infrastructure ownership and operations, on Thursday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Acadian Timber Corp. (ADN.TO) to acquire 90% interest in the Berland Resource Road in northwestern Alberta. The deal represents...
The Australian dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Thursday, as Asian shares traded higher, amid hopes a fresh round of negotiations between Iran and the U.S. this week will help resolve the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The continuing drop in crude oil prices...
The Australian dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Thursday. The Australian dollar rose to a 36-year high of 114.21 against the yen, from yesterday's closing value of 113.96. Against the Canada and the U.S. dollars, the aussie advanced to a 5-year high of...
Following two days of consecutive gains, Canadian moved a little higher on Wednesday as traders weighed the impact of the U.S.-enforced blockade on Iran's ports against the proposed second round of U.S.-Iran negotiations coming up in a few days.
The Canadian market's benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index climbed to a six-week high Wednesday morning, lifted by gains in technology stocks in particular, and some brisk buying at select counters in financials and healthcare sectors.
Volatus Aerospace Inc., (FLT.TO), has secured a multi-year contract to deliver specialist training to a NATO allied government ministry, the Canadian aerospace and defense firm announced on Wednesday. The agreement runs for an initial two years with renewal options that could take the total value...
Canadian shares are seen opening on a mixed note on Wednesday with investors looking ahead to a fresh round of ceasefire negotiations between officials from the U.S. and Iran later this week. Investors will also be reacting to earnings updates from Morgan Stanley and Bank of America.
The Australian dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, as Asian stock markets traded higher, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, on tumbling crude oil prices and optimism about a second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran...
The Australian dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday. The Australian dollar rose to more than a 1-month high of 113.54 against the yen, a 5-day high of 1.6512 against the euro and a 5-year high of 0.9837 against the Canadian dollar, from yesterday's...
Constellation Software Inc.(CSU.TO), a Canadian software company, said on Wednesday that Juniper Group, an operating group of its Vela Software, has inked a deal to buy a majority interest in Derbysoft Holdings Limited, the parent company of DerbySoft Inc. The key executive team members will retain...
BRP Inc.(DOO.TO, DOO), a Canadian maker of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and others, said that it has suspended its fiscal 2027 outlook. This is due to the recent amendment of the tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper imports into the U.S. with effect from April 6. "For BRP, the amendment mainly...
April 10, 2026 16:21 ET Inflation data from the U.S. was the main data event this week as the conflict in the Middle East continue. The minutes of the latest Fed policy session and the survey data on the services sector also made headlines. In Europe, manufacturing orders data from Germany was in focus. Price data from China drew attention in Asia.