Canadian stocks advanced on Wednesday after tumbling in the previous session as U.S. President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire in the U.S.-Iran war, which calmed the market. However, the ongoing blockade of Strait of Hormuz capped the gains.
After a firm start and a subsequent good move further up north thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump extending the ceasefire with Iran, the Canadian market pared some gains on Wednesday.
Higher Canadian and U.S. futures and firm commodity prices point to a positive start on Bay Street Wednesday morning. Worries about Middle East tensions may weigh and limit market's upside.
Canadian stocks tumbled on Tuesday as the delay in the scheduled peace talks between the U.S. and Iran triggered escalation concerns as the two-week ceasefire in the ongoing gulf war is set to end tomorrow night.
After a slightly flat start, the Canadian stock market's benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index slipped into negative territory on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in the materials sector. The mood in the market remained cautious with investors weighing the prospects of another round of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran this week.
Canadian stocks are likely to open on a somewhat subdued note Tuesday morning with investors closely tracking news about potential U.S.-Iran peace talks.
Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (EPRX) on Tuesday reported positive 36-week data from the highest dose cohort in its ongoing Phase 1b/2a RESOLVE trial evaluating EP-104GI for eosinophilic esophagitis. In the highest dose cohort, EoEHSS Stage and Grade scores were reduced by 0.59 and 0.53, representing...
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (ATRL.TO), a provider of engineering services, on Tuesday said it has signed a scheme implementation deed to acquire Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec or WGA, an engineering and project management consultancy based in Australia and New Zealand. The financial details of the deal were not...
German stocks climbed higher Tuesday morning amid some hopes of resumption of peace talks between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan and likely reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Canadian stocks changed little on Monday after the U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel threatened the ongoing two-week ceasefire, triggering renewed war concerns in the gulf and driving crude oil supply disruption concerns.
Canadian stocks are turning in a mixed performance on Monday with investors digesting the nation's inflation data and closely following the developments on the geopolitical front.
Bombardier Inc. (BBD_A.TO) and Vista on Monday announced a long-term services agreement centered on Bombardier's Smart Parts programs, covering Vista's recent order of Challenger 3500 aircraft and a significant portion of its existing fleet. The agreement, valued at about $300 million over five years,...
Lower Canadian and U.S. futures, and higher oil prices amid renewed concerns about U.S.-Iran tensions point to a weak start for the Canadian market on Monday.
Clearmind Medicine Inc. (CMND) said that CMND-100, the company's proprietary psychedelic treatment has met the primary endpoint in a Phase I/IIa study in Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The stock is up more than 50% in pre-market trading.
TransAlta Corporation (TAC), a publicly traded Canadian power generator, Monday announced that it is appointing its current CFO, Joel Hunter, to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 30, following the retirement of its current President and CEO, John Kousinioris. To replace...
April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.