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- [Key focus next week (Aug 10–16, 2026)](https://train2invest.com/key-focus-next-week-aug-10-16-2026/) - US July inflation data (CPI Wednesday), followed by PPI, retail sales, and ongoing Middle East/Hormuz developments. Major Economic Indicators United States (highest market impact) Tuesday, Aug 11: Existing Home Sales (July) — expected slight decline. Wednesday, Aug 12: CPI (July) — consensus around +0.1% MoM / ~3.4% YoY; Core CPI ~+0.2% MoM / ~2.5% YoY.
- [Calendar: Aug 10 - Aug 14](https://train2invest.com/calendar-aug-10-aug-14/) - Monday August 10 China CPI, PPI, aggregate yuan financing and new yuan loans Japan bank lending Earnings include: AGT Foods and Ingredients Inc.; Altius Minerals Corp.; Cargojet Inc.; CT REIT; K92 Mining Inc.; Silvercorp Metals Inc. Tuesday August 11 Japanese markets closed (6 a.m. ET) U.S. NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey for July. (8:15
- [Gold & Gold Stocks](https://train2invest.com/gold-gold-stocks-4/) - Gold and Gold Equities: Week Ending August 7, 2026 FNV’s August 7 TSX close is approximate because the available Canadian historical feed had not yet posted the final two sessions. Its U.S.-listed shares closed at US$238.65. What Drove the Moves Gold: +7.2% Gold recorded its strongest weekly gain since January after U.S. payrolls unexpectedly declined
- [Information Tech Capped Index ($TTTK) - SHOP.TO; KXS.TO & GIB.A](https://train2invest.com/information-tech-capped-index-tttk-shop-to-kxs-to-gib-a/) - Summary TTTK is an index, not a stock: the S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index. For the week ending August 7, 2026, the index gained approximately 8.8%, based on its closely tracking XIT ETF. Shopify’s 28.7% earnings-driven surge accounted for most of the sector’s increase. Kinaxis gained 3.2% following strong Q2 recurring-revenue growth and higher guidance.
- [Aug 7/26: Loblaw & George Weston](https://train2invest.com/aug-7-26-loblaw-george-weston/) - ummary Loblaw (L.TO) declined 4.3%, closing August 7 at C$62.96. George Weston (WN.TO) declined 3.4%, closing at C$101.21. Both companies fell despite solid Q2 earnings because food same-store sales growth slowed and the positive results were largely reflected in their valuations. Weston followed Loblaw lower because Loblaw is its principal operating investment. Rotation away from
- [AUG 7/26: Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (ATD.TO)](https://train2invest.com/aug-7-26-alimentation-couche-tard-inc-atd-to/) - Summary Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.TO) rose C$2.29, or 2.5%, during the week ending August 7, 2026. The shares closed at C$93.30, versus C$91.01 on July 31. ATD outperformed the TTCS Consumer Staples Index, which declined approximately 1.6%. The principal driver was continued positive reaction to Couche-Tard’s proposed US$8.6–8.7 billion acquisition of Żabka Group. The Wednesday decline
- [Consumer Staples Index ($TTCS)](https://train2invest.com/consumer-staples-index-ttcs-6/) - Summary TTCS is an index, not a stock: the S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index. For the week ending August 7, 2026, TTCS declined approximately 1.6%, based on its closely tracking XST ETF, which fell from C$68.05 to C$66.99. The decline occurred while the TSX Composite gained 3.3%, meaning staples materially underperformed the broader market. Weakness
- [Aug 5, 2026: TSX New 52 Week High](https://train2invest.com/aug-5-2026-tsx-new-52-week-high/) - The Aug 5, 2026 jump on the TSX Composite ($TXCX / S&P/TSX) was driven mainly by a surge in Shopify and a strong rally in gold/mining stocks, pushing the index to a fresh record close. Key numbers Aug 4 close: 35,801.59 (+1.63%) Aug 5 close: 36,146.42 (+344.83 points / +0.96%) Intraday highs exceeded 36,400; the
- [Emera Reports 2026 Second Quarter Financial Results](https://train2invest.com/emera-reports-2026-second-quarter-financial-results/) - Highlights Delivered Q2 2026 adjusted EPS 2 of $0.69 and reported EPS of $0.34. Positioned to achieve 2026 adjusted EPS 2 growth above the annual target range of 5-7% 3 and remain committed to 5-7% adjusted EPS 2 growth through 2030 3 . Strengthened year-to-date operating cash flow 4 by 8% versus the first six months of 2025. Safely advanced more than $1.7B of customer-focused infrastructure investments
- [Wheaton Precious Metals Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results and Record Year-to-Date Production, Revenue, Earnings and Cash Flow](https://train2invest.com/wheaton-precious-metals-announces-second-quarter-2026-results-and-record-year-to-date-production-revenue-earnings-and-cash-flow/) - Record Financial Performance and Strong Balance Sheet Q2 2026: A record $929 million in revenue, $543 million in net earnings and $650 million in operating cash flow. First half of 2026: A record $1.8 billion in revenue, record $1.1 billion in net earnings and record $1.4 billion in operating cash flow. Declared a quarterly dividend 1 of
- [MDA SPACE REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS](https://train2invest.com/mda-space-reports-second-quarter-2026-results/) - Q2 2026 HIGHLIGHTS Backlog of $4.0 billion at quarter-end provides revenue visibility for 2026 and beyond and compares to $4.6 billion as of Q2 2025. This is an increase of $310 million compared to Q1 2026 driven by strong bookings in the quarter that exceeded conversion of backlog into revenue. Revenues of $498.6 million in Q2 2026 were
- [Sun Life posts higher profit on domestic business, strength in Asia](https://train2invest.com/sun-life-posts-higher-profit-on-domestic-business-strength-in-asia/) - Sun Life Financial SLF-T +0.76%increase on Thursday reported a rise in second-quarter profit, driven by standout performance in its home market and Asia. Sun Life also announced the retirement of board chair Scott Powers, who will be succeeded by Joseph Natale in May, 2027. The company’s underlying earnings per share rose to $2.02 in the three months ended
- [U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July, unemployment dips to 4.1%](https://train2invest.com/u-s-employers-unexpectedly-cut-23000-jobs-in-july-unemployment-dips-to-4-1/) - U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June. But the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1 per cent as Americans left the job market. The June jobs numbers from the Labor Department Friday marked a sharp reversal for the American labour market. Hiring
- [Canada adds 75,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate hits two-year low](https://train2invest.com/canada-adds-75000-jobs-in-july-unemployment-rate-hits-two-year-low/) - Canada’s economy added far more jobs in July than expected and the unemployment rate dropped to a two-year low, data showed on Friday, in another sign the economy is coping with U.S. tariffs and international tensions. Statistics Canada said employment had jumped by 75,100 positions on strong gains in both the full-time and part-time sectors.
- [Cameco reports Q2 profit and revenue lower from a year ago](https://train2invest.com/cameco-reports-q2-profit-and-revenue-lower-from-a-year-ago/) - SASKATOON - Cameco Corp. reported a drop in its revenue and profit in the second quarter compared with a year ago. The company says its profit amounted to $25 million or six cents per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30. The result was down from a profit of $321 million or 74 cents
- [Magna reports Q2 sales edged higher, as profit up from a year ago](https://train2invest.com/magna-reports-q2-sales-edged-higher-as-profit-up-from-a-year-ago/) - Magna International Inc. reported a profit attributable to the company of US$469 million in its latest quarter, up from a profit of US$379 million a year earlier. The Ontario-based automotive supplier, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to $1.72 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30 compared with
- [iA Financial Group Reports Second Quarter Results](https://train2invest.com/ia-financial-group-reports-second-quarter-results/) - For the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, iA Financial Group (TSX: IAG) recorded core earnings † of $330 million and core diluted earnings per common share (EPS) †† of $3.68, which is 5% higher than the same period in 2025, when insurance experience was very favourable. Core return on common shareholders’ equity (ROE) †† for the trailing 12 months was
- [RB Global Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results](https://train2invest.com/rb-global-reports-second-quarter-2026-results/) - Second Quarter Financial Highlights 1,2,3 : Total gross transaction value ("GTV") increased 11% year over year to $4.7 billion. Total revenue increased 11% year over year to $1.3 billion. Service revenue increased 5% year over year to $933.4 million. Inventory sales revenue increased 28% year over year to $383.7 million. Net income increased 31% year over year
- [Manulife: Q2 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/manulife-q2-earnings-snapshot/) - Manulife Financial Corp. (MFC) on Wednesday reported net income of $1.52 billion in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had net income of 87 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 79 cents per share. The financial services company posted revenue of $14.49 billion in the period. Its
- [Nutrien: Q2 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/nutrien-q2-earnings-snapshot-2/) - SASKATOON, Saskatchewan (AP) — SASKATOON, Saskatchewan (AP) — Nutrien Ltd. (NTR) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $1.21 billion. The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-based company said it had profit of $2.53 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $2.61 per share. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed
- [Thomson Reuters reports higher Q2 profit, raises 2026 outlook](https://train2invest.com/thomson-reuters-reports-higher-q2-profit-raises-2026-outlook/) - Thomson Reuters Corp. reported a second-quarter profit of US$448 million, up from US$313 million a year earlier, as it raised its full-year outlook. The company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to US$1.02 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30. The result was up from 69 cents US
- [Kinaxis Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results](https://train2invest.com/kinaxis-inc-reports-second-quarter-2026-financial-results/) - Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights: Total revenue increased 16% year-over-year to $158.8 million. Total revenue included a negative impact of approximately $0.9 million from foreign currency exchange rates (FX). SaaS revenue increased 20% year-over-year to $106.5 million. SaaS revenue included a negative impact of approximately $0.6 million from FX. ARR 2 increased 19% year-over-year to $465.6 million.
- [Canadian Natural raises production outlook, beats profit estimates on higher crude prices](https://train2invest.com/canadian-natural-raises-production-outlook-beats-profit-estimates-on-higher-crude-prices/) - Canadian Natural Resources CNQ-N +1.01%increase on Thursday raised its full-year production forecast for the second time this year and beat analysts’ estimates for second-quarter profit, as record production and stronger crude prices boosted earnings. Canada’s oil sands producers are benefiting from higher oil prices driven by supply concerns following months of conflict in the Middle East, while years of
- [QSR.TO:  Restaurant Brands reports higher sales and profit, driven by Burger King’s U.S. stores](https://train2invest.com/qsr-to-restaurant-brands-reports-higher-sales-and-profit-driven-by-burger-kings-u-s-stores/) - Fast-food giant Restaurant Brands International Inc. QSR-T reported growth in sales and profits in its second quarter, driven by strong performance at its Burger King stores in the U.S. – even as Canadian sales growth slowed considerably at Tim Hortons. Burger King is four years into a turnaround plan that has involved hundreds of millions in investment by the
- [BCE reports second-quarter profit drop, revenue bump](https://train2invest.com/bce-reports-second-quarter-profit-drop-revenue-bump/) - BCE Inc. BCE-T reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as its revenue rose. The company says its profit attributable to common shareholders totalled $558-million or 60 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30. The result compared with a profit of $579-million or 63 cents per diluted share for the second
- [Brookfield Asset Management Ltd (BAM.TO)](https://train2invest.com/brookfield-asset-management-ltd-bam-to/) - Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $904 million. The New York-based company said it had profit of 56 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 44 cents per share. The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was
- [Palantir stock skyrockets 29%, narrowly missing its best day ever after ‘otherworldly’ results](https://train2invest.com/palantir-stock-skyrockets-29-narrowly-missing-its-best-day-ever-after-otherworldly-results/) - Palantir’s second-quarter earnings saw commercial revenue skyrocket 149% from a year ago. The software giant pinned its blowout second-quarter earnings on firms demanding AI sovereignty. Palantir’s results “further weaken the bear case around rising AI competition,” as demand for data privacy from AI companies sets it apart, Citi analysts said. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/04/palantir-2q-earnings-ai-sovereign-tools.html
- [AUG 5/26](https://train2invest.com/aug-5-26/) - AMD, Intel and Micron extend losses as chip stocks get clobbered South Korean semiconductor shares tumbled on Tuesday, extending a rout in chipmakers after another weak session on Wall Street. Selling followed through to Europe and the U.S., with key chip companies falling. AMD, Intel and Micron all sank, with memory names Seagate, Sandisk and
- [US Economy](https://train2invest.com/us-economy-2/) - Private companies added just 44,000 workers in July, below expectations, ADP reports Private companies added 44,000 jobs in July, a slowdown from the 95,000 the prior month and below market expectations, ADP reported Wednesday. Virtually all of the job gains came from healthcare-related sectors, with goods-producing industries seeing a net loss. Pay growth for those
- [AMD falls as investors seek bigger AI payoff](https://train2invest.com/amd-falls-as-investors-seek-bigger-ai-payoff/) - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD-Q -6.65%decrease) shares tumbled on Wednesday ⁠as ​the chipmaker’s revenue forecast failed to impress investors seeking clearer signs that a multibillion-dollar AI spending boom will translate into faster growth. Shares were last down 6.6 per cent at US$482.53, set to erase close ​to US$59-billion from the company’s market value. AMD’s ‌stock was also
- [Shopify forecasts revenue above estimates as AI efforts pay off; shares surge](https://train2invest.com/shopify-forecasts-revenue-above-estimates-as-ai-efforts-pay-off-shares-surge/) - Shopify SHOP-T +16.51%increase projected current-quarter revenue growth above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, signalling the company’s AI efforts were drawing more merchants to its suite of e-commerce services and driving broader consumer demand, sending its shares up about 17 per cent in early trading. The company’s solid outlook and a second-quarter revenue beat are set to quell investor
- [Thomson Reuters raises full-year revenue outlook with focus on AI rollout](https://train2invest.com/thomson-reuters-raises-full-year-revenue-outlook-with-focus-on-ai-rollout/) - Thomson Reuters TRI-T -7.07%decrease lifted its full-year organic revenue forecast on Wednesday, with CEO Steve Hasker saying that the Toronto-based content and technology company’s focus was on investing and developing AI across its portfolio. The company said last week that early results showed Thomson, a proprietary large language model built for professional work and trained on content from
- [Gold rises on softer oil prices; U.S. jobs data, Fed rate outlook on tap](https://train2invest.com/gold-rises-on-softer-oil-prices-u-s-jobs-data-fed-rate-outlook-on-tap/) - Gold prices gained on Tuesday, supported by a decline in oil ​prices that tempered inflation ​fears and lowered U.S. ​interest rate hike bets, while markets awaited further clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $4,078.10 per ounce, ‌while U.S gold futures gained 1.1% to $4,134.60. Oil prices ⁠pared gains after Qatar said efforts to secure a diplomatic resolution to the U.S-Iran conflict were continuing, though disruptions
- [Oil prices tumble after Bessent says Strait of Hormuz deal may come this week](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-tumble-after-bessent-says-strait-of-hormuz-deal-may-come-this-week/) - Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated there may be a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz as soon as this week. Brent, the international oil benchmark, slid 5.3% to close at $79.36 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate futures lost 5.7% to settle at $75.77. “We are in talks with the Iranians,” Bessent
- [Suncor Energy beats quarterly profit estimates](https://train2invest.com/suncor-energy-beats-quarterly-profit-estimates/) - Suncor Energy SU-T -3.56%decrease on Tuesday beat analysts’ estimates for second-quarter adjusted profit, helped by higher crude price realizations and stronger refining margins. Oil prices, boosted by the Iran war, have strengthened earnings prospects for Suncor and its oil sands peers, with Brent’s climb toward US$100 a barrel reinforcing Canada’s pitch as a safer, chokepoint-free alternative to Gulf
- [Upcoming small-cap earnings:](https://train2invest.com/upcoming-small-cap-earnings/) - Aug. 5: Chorus Aviation Inc. (CHR-T), Flagship Communities REIT (MHC-UN-T), Kinaxis Inc. (KXS-T), Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. (DBM-T), Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL-T), Xanadu Quantum Technologies Ltd. (XNDU-T), Thinkific Labs Inc. (THNC-T), AirBoss of America Corp. (BOS-T), Kits Eyecare Ltd. (KITS-T), Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. (GLXY-T), Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (PZA-T), Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB-T),
- [AMD forecasts revenue above Wall Street estimates on strong demand for AI chips](https://train2invest.com/amd-forecasts-revenue-above-wall-street-estimates-on-strong-demand-for-ai-chips/) - AMD forecast quarterly revenue above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, banking on strong demand for its chips from massive data-centre capacity expansions to power AI technologies. Yet, its shares fell more than 7 per cent in extended trading, suggesting that investors were looking for an even stronger outlook after the stock more than doubled this
- [Spotify forecasts weak profit as user growth slows in North America, Europe](https://train2invest.com/spotify-forecasts-weak-profit-as-user-growth-slows-in-north-america-europe/) - Spotify SPOT-N -1.68%decrease forecast third-quarter profit below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, after the streaming giant reported slowing user growth in major markets of Europe and North America, driving shares nearly 4 per cent lower in premarket trading. The company has launched AI features such as “Personal Podcasts” and new offerings such as “Reserved” to attract more users
- [Brookfield, Cameco plan IPO of jointly owned nuclear power company Westinghouse](https://train2invest.com/brookfield-cameco-plan-ipo-of-jointly-owned-nuclear-power-company-westinghouse/) - Nuclear reactor vendor Westinghouse Electric Co. has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, its owners revealed on Friday, as demand for new sources of nuclear power attracts renewed interest from investors. Westinghouse is jointly owned by Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. BEP-UN-T +0.72%increase, through its renewable energy arm, and Saskatoon-based uranium fuel provider Cameco Corp. CCO-T -2.09%decrease The
- [TransAlta reports second-quarter profit, revenue up from a year ago](https://train2invest.com/transalta-reports-second-quarter-profit-revenue-up-from-a-year-ago/) - TransAlta Corp. TA-T -2.66%decrease reported its second-quarter profit and revenue were up compared with a year ago. The company says its profit attributable to common shareholders amounted to $35-million or 12 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30. The result compared with a loss of $112-million or 38 cents per diluted share for the second
- [Enbridge beats estimates for second-quarter profit, touts increasing demand for gas transmissions](https://train2invest.com/enbridge-beats-estimates-for-second-quarter-profit-touts-increasing-demand-for-gas-transmissions/) - Enbridge Inc. ENB-T -1.80%decrease expects its gas transmission business to play a growing role amid booming demand across North America, even as some of its customers express unease over ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Speaking to analysts Friday as the company reported its second-quarter earnings, executives touted a number of projects underway to expand its capacity to deliver natural gas
- [ATD.TO:  Couche-Tard to expand European footprint with $8.7-billion purchase of Polish retailer Zabka](https://train2invest.com/atd-to-couche-tard-to-expand-european-footprint-with-8-7-billion-purchase-of-polish-retailer-zabka/) - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ATD-T +1.37%increase is making an US$8.7-billion all-cash takeover play for Polish convenience retailer Zabka Group SA, widening its footprint in Europe with a major push in one of the continent’s fastest-growing economies. It’s the Canadian company’s biggest acquisition to date, further cementing its position in a key part of the world against global rival 7-Eleven.
- [Telus cuts dividend in half to deploy more cash for debt repayment, shares dive](https://train2invest.com/telus-cuts-dividend-in-half-to-deploy-more-cash-for-debt-repayment-shares-dive/) - Telus Corp. T-T -11.27%decrease surprised investors Friday with a higher-than-expected 55-per-cent dividend cut while lowering its financial guidance for the year as new chief executive officer Victor Dodig reorients the telecom and technology company in a bid to improve its finances. The company was widely expected to cut its quarterly dividend, but analysts did not expect it to
- [Enbridge pipeline trespassed on Wisconsin tribal land, must be moved, U.S. appeals court finds](https://train2invest.com/enbridge-pipeline-trespassed-on-wisconsin-tribal-land-must-be-moved-u-s-appeals-court-finds/) - A U.S. appeals court found Enbridge liable for trespass for running a pipeline under land belonging to a northern Wisconsin tribe, but gave the Canadian energy company more time to reroute the pipeline and ordered a recalculation of damages. Thursday’s decision by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago addressed appeals from a
- [Y'all Street launches: Texas Stock Exchange goes live in Dallas](https://train2invest.com/yall-street-launches-texas-stock-exchange-goes-live-in-dallas/) - A new rival to Wall Street officially debuted on Friday as the Texas Stock Exchange went fully live for the first time with trading available for all of its listed tickers. The Texas Stock Exchange, which is based in Dallas, is the first new major stock exchange to launch in the U.S. in decades. The TXSE, called
- [The Big Six banks control 85% of deposits, yet their rates rank near last](https://train2invest.com/the-big-six-banks-control-85-of-deposits-yet-their-rates-rank-near-last/) - Canada’s Big Six banks hold roughly 85 per cent of all deposits in the country. Add Desjardins, the seventh-largest player, and that share climbs to 91 per cent. The rest, including over 100 credit unions and more than 20 other banks, hold just 9 per cent. That concentration would make sense if the big banks
- [CPKC profits dip despite bumper grain crop fuelling higher revenues](https://train2invest.com/cpkc-profits-dip-despite-bumper-grain-crop-fuelling-higher-revenues/) - Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. CP-N -3.99%decrease says profits dipped in its latest quarter even as revenues shot up on the back of a bumper grain crop. The Calgary-based railway says net income nudged down nearly two per cent to $1.02-billion in the three months ended June 30 compared with $1.23-billion in the same period a year earlier.
- [TC Energy beats quarterly profit estimates on strong North American operations](https://train2invest.com/tc-energy-beats-quarterly-profit-estimates-on-strong-north-american-operations/) - Pipeline operator TC Energy TRP-T -0.23%decrease beat analysts’ estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by strength in its North American operations. Pipeline operators across North America are seeing support from growing natural gas consumption, including demand from power generation and industrial users, reinforcing the appeal of energy infrastructure assets. Adjusted core profit from TC Energy’s U.S. natural
- [July 29/26: Oil prices jump 7% after Trump says U.S. will hit Iran hard](https://train2invest.com/july-29-26-oil-prices-jump-7-after-trump-says-u-s-will-hit-iran-hard/) - President Donald Trump told Fox News that the U.S. will hit Iran hard in retaliation for an attempted surprise attack on American forces. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at U.S. forces, Central Command said. The missiles were successfully intercepted, Centcom said. The escalating tensions come after a brief pause in fighting that
- [Cenovus reports Q2 profit up from year ago, raises 2026 production guidance](https://train2invest.com/cenovus-reports-q2-profit-up-from-year-ago-raises-2026-production-guidance/) - Cenovus Energy Inc. raised its production forecast for the year as it reported a second-quarter profit of $2.87 billion, up from $851 million a year ago. That amounted to $1.53 per diluted share, up from 45 cents per diluted share in the same quarter last year. Revenue totalled $17.4 billion, up from $12.3 billion a
- [Waste Connections: Q2 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/waste-connections-q2-earnings-snapshot-2/) - Waste Connections Inc. (WCN) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $296.4 million. The Ontario, Ontario-based company said it had profit of $1.17 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.50 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings
- [Ovintiv Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results](https://train2invest.com/ovintiv-reports-second-quarter-2026-financial-and-operating-results/) - Highlights: Generated second quarter cash from operating activities of $1.6 billion, Non-GAAP Cash Flow of approximately $1.3 billion and Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow of $682 million after capital expenditures of $574 million Produced average second quarter volumes of 615 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day ("MBOE/d"), including oil and condensate volumes of 206 thousand
- [FirstService: Q2 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/firstservice-q2-earnings-snapshot-2/) - FirstService Corp. (FSV) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $45.3 million. The Toronto-based company said it had net income of $1 per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and stock option expense, came to $1.75 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was
- [CNR. reports Q2 profit up from year ago, raises guidance](https://train2invest.com/cnr-reports-q2-profit-up-from-year-ago-raises-guidance/) - Canadian National Railway Co. reported that its second-quarter profit and revenue both rose compared with a year ago, and it raised its guidance for the full year. The railway says it earned $1.25 billion or $2.06 per diluted share for the quarter that ended June 30, up from $1.17 billion or $1.87 per diluted share
- [Celestica: Q2 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/celestica-q2-earnings-snapshot/) - Celestica Inc. (CLS) on Monday reported second-quarter earnings of $368.8 million. On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had profit of $3.17. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.54 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for
- [South Korea’s KOSPI tumbles 11% as chipmakers slump](https://train2invest.com/south-koreas-kospi-tumbles-11-as-chipmakers-slump/) - South Korean shares tumbled nearly 11 per cent on Tuesday in their worst session in about five months, as a global selloff in ⁠chipmakers hammered ​SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, and CXMT’s stellar market debut deepened worries about competition from China. The benchmark KOSPI closed down 732.09 points, or 10.84 per cent, at 6,023.66, posting
- [Oil prices drop 6% after U.S., Iran pause fighting  - July 27/26](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-drop-6-after-u-s-iran-pause-fighting-july-27-26/) - Oil prices hovered around a one-week low on Monday after the U.S. and Iran paused strikes ​over the weekend following two weeks of attacks, raising ‌hopes of a diplomatic solution that would de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping to resume in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell US$5.85, or around 6 per cent,
- [AMD set to unveil next generation AI hardware to challenge Nvidia](https://train2invest.com/amd-set-to-unveil-next-generation-ai-hardware-to-challenge-nvidia/) - Advanced Micro Devices AMD-Q -2.29%decrease is set to launch a raft of AI hardware that will rival Nvidia NVDA-Q -1.56%decrease on Thursday at an event at a downtown convention centre in San Francisco. AMD is attempting to capture market share from Nvidia in the fast-growing data centre chip sector, especially for so-called inference computing, which is the data crunching that occurs
- [Crude oil prices top US$100, surging to three-month high as Middle East conflict escalates](https://train2invest.com/crude-oil-prices-top-us100-surging-to-three-month-high-as-middle-east-conflict-escalates/) - Crude oil prices surged to a three-month high on Thursday amid concerns that the conflict between the United States and Iran is widening across the Middle East and could spark another global inflationary spiral. Hostilities escalated this week as the U.S. and Iran continued to trade blows over the Strait of Hormuz. The recent involvement
- [Trump to slap ‘sweeping’ new tariffs on 60 trade partners as global duties expire](https://train2invest.com/trump-to-slap-sweeping-new-tariffs-on-60-trade-partners-as-global-duties-expire/) - President Donald Trump will impose a broad tariff regime on countries around the world plus the European Union as temporary tariffs expire. The new tariffs on dozens of countries will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, senior administration officials said. The 10% to 12.5% duties will effectively replace Trump’s expiring 10% global tariffs The Trump
- [Intel forecast crushes estimates as AI boom boosts chip demand; shares jump](https://train2invest.com/intel-forecast-crushes-estimates-as-ai-boom-boosts-chip-demand-shares-jump/) - Intel INTC-Q -2.33%decrease forecast quarterly profit and revenue above estimates on Thursday, anticipating strong demand for its server central processing unit (CPU) chips as the artificial intelligence boom fuels a computing infrastructure buildout. Shares jumped 8 per cent in post market trading. The company expects third-quarter revenue between US$15.8-billion and US$16.8-billion, compared with analysts’ average estimate of US$15.10-billion,
- [Carney won’t rule out imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S.](https://train2invest.com/carney-wont-rule-out-imposing-retaliatory-tariffs-on-u-s/) - Canada won’t rule out imposing retaliatory tariffs on the United States if the White House moves ahead with a new wave of trade actions, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday, even as he made avoiding the punitive measures his main goal. At the close of a three-day meeting of the country’s premiers in Charlottetown, Mr.
- [Trump's 50% tariff on Canadian goods](https://train2invest.com/trumps-50-tariff-on-canadian-goods/) - On July 20, 2026, President Trump signed three separate proclamations under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, adding a 50% tariff on select Canadian goods, taking effect August 19, 2026. The mechanism is unusual. Section 338 lets the President impose duties up to 50% on a country found to discriminate against U.S. commerce,
- [Teck tops profit estimates on stronger copper production and prices, shares rise](https://train2invest.com/teck-tops-profit-estimates-on-stronger-copper-production-and-prices-shares-rise/) - Teck Resources TECK-B-T +0.56%increase beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by higher copper prices and increased production. Shares of the company rose nearly 6 per cent in premarket trading. Benchmark three-month copper prices climbed 41.5 per cent in the quarter from a year earlier, powered by concerns over tight supplies and strong demand in
- [Google slapped with $1 billion fine under landmark EU digital law](https://train2invest.com/google-slapped-with-1-billion-fine-under-landmark-eu-digital-law/) - The fine is Google’s first under the European Union’s sweeping Digital Markets Act (DMA) which aims to scrutinize Big Tech’s operating practices in Europe. The European Commission said it found Google gives preferential treatment to its own services in search. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/23/google-1-billion-eu-fine-dma.html
- [U.S. oil tops $90, Brent above $98 after tankers struck off Saudi Arabia](https://train2invest.com/u-s-oil-tops-90-brent-above-98-after-tankers-struck-off-saudi-arabia/) - Oil prices rose after Trump threatened strikes on Iranian infrastructure over attacks on Hormuz shipping. Iran warned it would target U.S.-linked infrastructure and regional energy facilities if Washington follows through. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/23/oil-prices-today-wti-brent-trump-iran-hormuz.html
- [How Economic Indicators & Geopolitical Events Influence the TSX](https://train2invest.com/how-economic-indicators-geopolitical-events-influence-the-tsx/)
- [Opinion: 50% Tariff](https://train2invest.com/opinion-50-tariff/) - Truthful Assessment This is not a 50% tariff on all Canadian exports. It is an additional 50% duty on selected Canadian products worth roughly US$20 billion, including alcohol, dairy products, cement and hockey equipment. Major exports such as energy, potash, critical minerals and products already covered by separate Section 232 tariffs are excluded. The United
- [Trump imposing 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods over alleged trade discrimination](https://train2invest.com/trump-imposing-50-tariffs-on-certain-canadian-goods-over-alleged-trade-discrimination/) - The U.S. is imposing additional 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, senior Trump administration officials said. President Donald Trump signed three proclamations Monday targeting different sets of Canadian imports with the steep tariffs in response to alleged trade discrimination. The tariffs, which fall under the rarely used Section 338 of the Tariff Act
- [Oil prices jump 4% as Rubio says Iran ‘not serious’ about peace talks](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-jump-4-as-rubio-says-iran-not-serious-about-peace-talks/) - Oil prices were almost 4% higher on Wednesday, as conflict in the Middle East continued to escalate. U.S. forces carried out their 11th consecutive evening of strikes on Iran overnight. The Strait of Hormuz, key to the shipping of oil, remains a sticking point in negotiations between the two sides. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/22/oil-prices-iran-war-macro-rubio-brent-wti.html
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- [Watchlist: July 20 - July 24](https://train2invest.com/watchlist-july-20-july-24/) - Executive Summary Canada’s June CPI on Monday is the principal scheduled TSX event. It will influence Bank of Canada rate expectations, bond yields, the Canadian dollar and rate-sensitive sectors. Canada’s May retail-sales report on Thursday will provide the clearest reading on household spending and consumer-sector demand. The U.S.–Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption are
- [Economic Calendar: July 20 - July 24](https://train2invest.com/economic-calendar-july-20-july-24/) - Monday July 20 Japanese markets closed 830 am ET: Canadian consumer price index for June. Consensus is for a decline of 0.2% from May and a rise of 3% from a year earlier 830 am ET: Canadian construction investment for May 830 am ET: Canadian household credit 10 am ET: U.S. leading indicator for June
- [Gold & Gold Stocks:](https://train2invest.com/gold-gold-stocks-3/) - Summary Gold fell 2.23% over the five trading days ended July 17, 2026, closing at approximately US$4,012.70 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index was slightly lower, falling from roughly 100.95 to 100.76. Gold therefore declined despite a softer dollar. Gold equities fell more than bullion: approximately FNV –3.3%, ABX –5.7%, WPM –6.3% and AEM –7.7%.
- [Information Tech Capped Index ($TTTK):](https://train2invest.com/information-tech-capped-index-tttk-6/) - Summary TTTK—the S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index—fell 4.96% over July 13–17, declining from 309.05 to 293.73. Most of the damage occurred Tuesday through Friday. Shopify was almost unchanged overall, down approximately 0.16%, despite substantial daily volatility. Kinaxis gained approximately 0.10%, effectively finishing flat after alternating gains and declines. CGI’s correct TSX ticker is GIB.A.TO, not
- [George Weston Limited (WN.TO):](https://train2invest.com/george-weston-limited-wn-to-5/) - Summary George Weston (WN.TO) gained 2.86% over July 13–17, 2026, rising from C$100.98 to C$103.87. The stock advanced Monday, declined Tuesday and was nearly flat Wednesday, before rebounding strongly Thursday and Friday. No major George Weston-specific announcement was identified during the five sessions. The strongest driver was positive movement in Loblaw, George Weston’s largest operating
- [Loblaw Co (L.TO):](https://train2invest.com/loblaw-co-l-to-7/) - ummary Loblaw (L.TO) gained approximately 2.0% over July 13–17, 2026, rising from C$64.18 on July 10 to C$65.49 on July 17. The stock rose Monday, pulled back Tuesday and Wednesday, then recovered strongly Thursday and Friday. No major Loblaw-specific operating announcement was identified during the week. The overall gain was most consistent with defensive-sector rotation,
- [Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (ATD.TO)](https://train2invest.com/alimentation-couche-tard-inc-atd-to-6/) - Summary ATD.TO was essentially flat over July 13–17, 2026, declining from C$91.19 to C$91.01, or approximately 0.2%. The stock rose Monday, fell sharply Tuesday and Wednesday, then recovered Thursday and Friday. The midweek decline appears to have been profit-taking and consolidation after the stock’s strong post-earnings rally in late June. The July 16 renewal of
- [Consumer Staples Index ($TTCS)](https://train2invest.com/consumer-staples-index-ttcs-5/) - Summary TTCS—the S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index—rose 1.12% over July 13–17, 2026, from 1,317.89 on July 10 to 1,332.69 on July 17. The week was volatile: gains Monday, declines Tuesday and Wednesday, then a strong recovery Thursday and Friday. Loblaw and Dollarama were important positive contributors, while Couche-Tard weakened midweek before recovering. The movement was
- [Dollarama Inc (DOL.TO)](https://train2invest.com/dollarama-inc-dol-to-5/) - Summary Dollarama (DOL.TO) rose over the five trading days ended Friday, July 17, 2026, closing at C$190.87, versus C$185.25 on July 10—an increase of approximately C$5.62, or 3.0%. The shares were relatively subdued early in the week, closing at approximately C$186.04 on Tuesday, before strengthening during the second half of the week. Dollarama closed near
- [Canadian Tire Corp (CTC-A.TO):](https://train2invest.com/canadian-tire-corp-ctc-a-to-3/) - ummary Canadian Tire Class A shares (CTC.A.TO) gained 2.1% over July 13–17, 2026, rising from C$192.11 to C$196.24. The stock declined Monday, stabilized Tuesday, rallied approximately 4.1% over Wednesday and Thursday, then fell 1.45% Friday. No material operating announcement explains the midweek rally; it appears mainly driven by rebound buying, improved consumer-sector sentiment and positioning
- [Autoliv — Company Overview](https://train2invest.com/autoliv-company-overview/) - Summary Autoliv Inc. is the world’s largest supplier of automotive safety systems, particularly airbags and seatbelts. Its products are installed by most major global automakers, making Autoliv a useful indicator of worldwide vehicle-production conditions. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, incorporated in Delaware, and trades as ALV on the NYSE and ALIV SDB in Stockholm.
- [Linamar Corp (LNR.TO) 10D 30M](https://train2invest.com/linamar-corp-lnr-to-10d-30m/) - Summary Linamar (LNR.TO) gained approximately 2.0% over July 13–17, 2026, rising from C$101.62 on July 10 to C$103.66 on July 17. The stock weakened early in the week, closing at C$100.66 on Tuesday, before rebounding strongly Wednesday and Thursday. No major Linamar-specific announcement was identified during the five-day period; the movement was primarily linked to
- [Magna International  Inc (MG.TO)](https://train2invest.com/magna-international-inc-mg-to-3/) - Summary Magna International (MG.TO) fell about 1.7% on Friday, July 17, 2026, while its U.S.-listed shares declined approximately 1.6%. The principal catalyst was negative read-through from Autoliv’s quarterly results, rather than a new Magna-specific announcement. Autoliv reduced its forecast for 2026 global light-vehicle production from roughly –1% to –2.5%, reinforcing concerns about weaker automobile production,
- [Consumer Discretionary Index ($TTCD)](https://train2invest.com/consumer-discretionary-index-ttcd-3/) - Summary TTCD—the S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Discretionary Index—was volatile and generally weakened during July 13–17, 2026, after closing at 406.75 on July 10. The largest identifiable factor was profit-taking after Aritzia’s 7.4% post-earnings jump on July 10. Higher oil prices and bond yields increased inflation and interest-rate concerns, which are usually negative for discretionary spending and
- [Police say Canadian woman slapped teen over Trump and ICE clothing before ICE detained her](https://train2invest.com/police-say-canadian-woman-slapped-teen-over-trump-and-ice-clothing-before-ice-detained-her/) - A Canadian woman living in New Jersey is now facing charges after being accused of attacking a teen wearing pants that displayed "Trump" and "ICE" on the boardwalk. According to a report from NJ.com, Kaitlyn E. Tracey, 33, allegedly "slapped the victim across her face and body." It happened after police say she approached the group of
- [The Bank of Canada faces a growing credibility challenge](https://train2invest.com/the-bank-of-canada-faces-a-growing-credibility-challenge/) - In a world increasingly characterized by economic shocks and diminishing trust in public institutions, the Bank of Canada faces a growing credibility challenge: Maintain public trust as inflation is increasingly shaped by forces monetary policy cannot control. A recent Bank of Canada staff paper finds that supply shocks since 2022 have been larger than those experienced before
- [July 15: Bank of Canada keeps interest rate unchanged at 2.25% for sixth consecutive time](https://train2invest.com/july-15-bank-of-canada-keeps-interest-rate-unchanged-at-2-25-for-sixth-consecutive-time/) - The Bank of Canada kept its benchmark interest rate at 2.25 per cent for the sixth consecutive time amid oil price volatility and improving domestic data. The bank said it expects inflation to decline in the coming months, and economic activity to pick up. But it said the path forward will depend to a significant degree on
- [U.S. consumer inflation slowed in June as gasoline prices retreated](https://train2invest.com/u-s-consumer-inflation-slowed-in-june-as-gasoline-prices-retreated/) - U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also cooled more than expected. Prices dropped 0.4 per cent from May to June, the largest monthly drop in four years, the Labor Department said Tuesday. On a yearly basis, inflation
- [Jul 13 20262:59 PM EDT](https://train2invest.com/jul-13-2026259-pm-edt/) - Stocks drop after Trump reimposes Strait of Hormuz blockade, SK Hynix leads chip stocks lower: Live updates Stocks fell on Monday after President Donald Trump announced he was reinstating what he called a blockade on Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 lost 0.7%, while the Nasdaq Composite was down 1.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded down 139 points,
- [TSX Event Watch — July 13:](https://train2invest.com/tsx-event-watch-july-13/) - (1) Oil, yields and technology under pressure Executive summary • Confirmed: Brent crude was up about 3.1% at US$78.40 and WTI about 3.0% at US$73.58 after renewed U.S.–Iran strikes.• Confirmed: Iran claimed the Strait of Hormuz was closed, while U.S. authorities said commercial traffic was still moving; roughly 20 vessels reportedly passed through during the
- [Study says 40% of Canadian businesses looking to relocate to U.S.](https://train2invest.com/study-says-40-of-canadian-businesses-looking-to-relocate-to-u-s/) - A new study by KPMG found that 40% or manufacturers in Canada have moved production south of the border or are considering the idea as they adapt to trade uncertainty and competitive pressure. “Manufacturers have shown incredible resilience, adapting to tariffs and uncertainty to navigate this period of heightened volatility,” said Anamika Gadia, Partner and National Leader
- [Canada's labour market enters 'new phase' of near-zero job growth](https://train2invest.com/canadas-labour-market-enters-new-phase-of-near-zero-job-growth/) - Job growth in Canada could almost flatline and it still wouldn’t affect the national unemployment rate because of population declines, though the story differs on a province-by-province basis, says Toronto-Dominion Bank. “Canada’s job market is entering a new phase,” Marc Ercolao, an economist at TD, said in report on July 8, two days before the June Labour
- [TSX Watchlist: July 13–17, 2026](https://train2invest.com/tsx-watchlist-july-13-17-2026/) - Summary Wednesday, July 15 is the highest-risk session: the Bank of Canada rate decision, Monetary Policy Report, China’s economic data and U.S. producer inflation are all scheduled. U.S. CPI on Tuesday will influence bond yields, Federal Reserve expectations and TSX technology, utilities, REITs and financials. Strait of Hormuz developments remain the main geopolitical risk. Escalation
- [Economic Calendar: July 13 - July 17](https://train2invest.com/economic-calendar-july-13-july-17/) - Monday July 13 China’s trade balance, aggregate yuan financing and new yuan loans (2 p.m. ET) U.S. budget balance for June. Earnings include: Fastenal Co.; PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. Tuesday July 14 Japan’s industrial production (6 a.m. ET) U.S. NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey for June. (8:15 a.m. ET) U.S. ADP Employment (4-week average change)
- [Information Tech Capped Index ($TTTK):](https://train2invest.com/information-tech-capped-index-tttk-5/) - Summary The S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index (TTTK) gained approximately 3.2% over the latest 10 trading sessions, using the closely tracking XIT ETF as the observable proxy: C$72.16 on June 26 to C$74.46 on July 10. Shopify was the principal positive contributor, rising 4.7% over the period. Its large index weight—approximately 28%—gave the move substantial
- [Loblaw Co (L.TO):](https://train2invest.com/loblaw-co-l-to-6/) - Summary Loblaw (L.TO) closed at C$64.18 on July 10, 2026, compared with C$65.93 on June 26. Over the latest 10 trading sessions, the shares declined C$1.75, or 2.7%. The stock initially fell to C$61.69 on July 6, a 6.4% decline from June 26, before recovering strongly during July 7–10. There was no major negative company
- [Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (ATD.TO)](https://train2invest.com/alimentation-couche-tard-inc-atd-to-5/) - Summary ATD.TO closed at C$91.19 on July 10, 2026, down C$2.24 or 2.4% over the latest 10 trading sessions, measured from the June 26 close of C$93.43. The period was primarily a consolidation after the post-earnings surge. ATD had jumped 11.7% on June 23 after stronger-than-expected fiscal Q4 results. The stock traded as high as
- [Consumer Staples Index ($TTCS)](https://train2invest.com/consumer-staples-index-ttcs-4/) - TTCD.TO tracks the S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Discretionary Index, a benchmark for Canadian consumer discretionary stocks (e.g., retailers, auto parts, hotels, and leisure companies like Magna, Linamar, Canadian Tire components, etc.). It is not a single company stock but a sector index. Recent Performance (Past ~10 Trading Days, late June–July 10, 2026): The index has been
- [Dollarama Inc (DOL.TO)](https://train2invest.com/dollarama-inc-dol-to-4/) - DOL.TO (Dollarama Inc.) has declined modestly over the past 10 trading days (late June to July 10, 2026), giving back some of the gains from a strong mid-June rally. Recent Price Action (Closing Prices): Jul 10: Closed at 185.25 (+1.06%; ex-dividend adjustment noted) Jul 9: Closed at 183.43 Jul 8: Closed at 186.25 Jul 7:
- [July 10/26: Canadian Stocks Edge Higher Amid Easing Middle East Tensions, June Jobs Data Release](https://train2invest.com/july-10-26-canadian-stocks-edge-higher-amid-easing-middle-east-tensions-june-jobs-data-release/) - Canadian stocks inched higher on Friday, extending the gains from yesterday's session, as regional mediators are frantically working to bring the U.S. and Iran back for re-negotiations following their recent standoff while June month jobs data showed an unexpected increase. After opening a little higher than yesterday's close, today the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index remained
- [High fees and underperforming funds? When it’s OK to fire your financial advisor](https://train2invest.com/high-fees-and-underperforming-funds-when-its-ok-to-fire-your-financial-advisor/) - Working with a financial advisor comes at a cost, but it can be hard to measure the quality of what you are getting, and keep track of how much you are paying for it. For people who don’t scrutinize their statements, this can mean giving up a lot of money to both high fees and
- [Aritzia’s profits more than double in first quarter on strength of seasonal offerings](https://train2invest.com/aritzias-profits-more-than-double-in-first-quarter-on-strength-of-seasonal-offerings/) - Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia Inc. ATZ-T +7.43%increase reported a year-over-year doubling of its profits in the first quarter, and it boosted its sales forecasts for this year, as the brand’s styles continue to prove popular with shoppers. “It starts with product. Product is central, and it’s the heart of what we do, and we’ve gotten the product right,”
- [Canada adds 18,000 jobs in June, unemployment rate edges down](https://train2invest.com/canada-adds-18000-jobs-in-june-unemployment-rate-edges-down/) - A better start to the youth summer jobs market helped the economy record steady employment gains in June, Statistics Canada said Friday. Employers added 18,000 jobs last month, the agency said, mostly in part-time and private sector work. That pushed the unemployment rate down a tenth of a point to 6.5 per cent, back to
- [Canadian dollar gains as oil jumps and traders raise bets on BoC rate hike this year](https://train2invest.com/canadian-dollar-gains-as-oil-jumps-and-traders-raise-bets-on-boc-rate-hike-this-year/) - The commodity-linked Canadian dollar strengthened ⁠against ​its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday as oil prices jumped and investors raised bets on a Bank of Canada interest rate hike this year. The loonie was trading 0.2% higher at ​1.4170 per U.S. dollar, or 70.57 U.S. ‌cents, after moving in a range of 1.4156 to 1.4210. “The CAD
- [Meta to spend $13-billion to build AI data centre in Alberta](https://train2invest.com/meta-to-spend-13-billion-to-build-ai-data-centre-in-alberta/) - Meta Platforms Inc. META-Q -2.11%decreaseplans to spend more than $13-billion to build a massive artificial intelligence data centre in Sturgeon County, Alta., north of Edmonton, marking the technology company’s first such facility in Canada. Meta described the data centre in a news release as a 1-gigawatt facility, referring to the amount of electricity it will consume. For
- [Toyota to invest $3.6B in plant expansion, will shift Tacoma production from Mexico to Texas](https://train2invest.com/toyota-to-invest-3-6b-in-plant-expansion-will-shift-tacoma-production-from-mexico-to-texas/) - Toyota is investing $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio, Texas, assembly plant, a move expected to create about 2,000 new jobs and bring Toyota Tacoma pickup production from Mexico to the Lone Star State. The automaker announced Monday that it will build a second vehicle assembly line at its San Antonio campus, allowing the facility to assemble
- [Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘over,’ U.S. will ‘hit them hard tonight’](https://train2invest.com/trump-says-iran-ceasefire-is-over-u-s-will-hit-them-hard-tonight/) - President Donald Trump said the U.S. ceasefire with Iran was over after a blow-up in hostilities this week, with both sides accusing each other of violating the temporary truce. Later, Trump said the U.S. will “very probably” attack Iran “hard again tonight.” Trump also signaled the U.S. would reimpose its naval blockade in the Strait
- [U.S. trade deficit widens sharply in May as capital goods imports hit record high](https://train2invest.com/u-s-trade-deficit-widens-sharply-in-may-as-capital-goods-imports-hit-record-high/) - The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in May as an artificial intelligence investment boom helped to drive imports of capital goods to a record high, suggesting that trade remained a drag on gross domestic product in the second quarter. The trade gap jumped 42.2 per cent to US$77.6-billion, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis
- [Canada’s trade surplus hit four-year high in May as Mideast war buoyed commodity prices](https://train2invest.com/canadas-trade-surplus-hit-four-year-high-in-may-as-mideast-war-buoyed-commodity-prices/) - Canada’s trade surplus hit a four-year high in May as the conflict in the Middle East buoyed oil and other global commodity prices and aluminum exporters found new markets. Merchandise exports rose 0.9 per cent, the fourth consecutive monthly increase, to a record $77.1-billion, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday. Imports declined 0.2 per cent. That pushed
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- [Things To Look Out For Week Ending July 10, 2026](https://train2invest.com/things-to-look-out-for-week-ending-july-10-2026/) - Summary Main TSX driver for week ending Friday, July 10, 2026: Canada’s June employment report on July 10 at 8:30 ET; a strong print could lift banks/consumer cyclicals but raise rate-risk, while a weak print could support gold/defensives but hurt growth sentiment. U.S. Fed minutes on July 8 are the key external macro event; markets
- [Calendar: July 6 - July 10](https://train2invest.com/calendar-july-6-july-10/) - Monday July 6 China’s foreign reserves Euro zone’s retail sales Germany’s factory orders (9:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s S&P Global Services PMI for June. (9:45 a.m. ET) U.S. S&P Global Services/Composite PMI for June. (10 a.m. ET) U.S. ISM Services PMI for June. (11:30 a.m. ET) Bank of Canada’s Business Outlook Survey and Survey of Consumer
- [With both growth engines down, Canada’s economy is adrift](https://train2invest.com/with-both-growth-engines-down-canadas-economy-is-adrift/) - For the past decade or so, Canada’s economy has been flying with one engine down. It sort of worked, but then the second one sputtered out too. We’re now in that torturous phase while we wait for something to whir back to life. A “transition period,” if we’re trying not to scare people. There are
- [July 2/26: US Tech bulls lose conviction as key trading metric blows out to the widest since 2008](https://train2invest.com/july-2-26-us-tech-bulls-lose-conviction-as-key-trading-metric-blows-out-to-the-widest-since-2008/) - When you’re in the middle of a hurricane, the price for umbrellas is going to be expensive, no matter which way the wind is blowing. For stocks, the hurricane is the Nasdaq-100 index, and the direction of winds may be changing. The spread between Nasdaq 100 1-month implied volatility at 28 and the S&P 500 below 16 is
- [USMCA wasn’t renewed. What’s next for the North American trade deal?](https://train2invest.com/usmca-wasnt-renewed-whats-next-for-the-north-american-trade-deal/) - SUMMARY: The U.S. did not renew/extend the USMCA trade deal at the July 1 review point, but that does not immediately end the agreement. If no new agreement is reached, the deal can continue until 2036, when it expires. [2] Trade rules remain mostly unchanged for now: products that were tariff-free on June 30 continued
- [Canada’s manufacturing PMI edges higher for sixth straight month](https://train2invest.com/canadas-manufacturing-pmi-edges-higher-for-sixth-straight-month/) - Canada’s manufacturing sector expanded further in June as production and employment rose, but not all was positive for the sector as intensifying supply shortages helped lift cost inflation to a near four-year high. The S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged up to 53.0 last month from 52.9 in May. It marked the sixth straight
- [The federal government’s economic footprint is shrinking at the fastest year-over-year pace in 30 years](https://train2invest.com/the-federal-governments-economic-footprint-is-shrinking-at-the-fastest-year-over-year-pace-in-30-years/) - In last year’s federal budget, Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to shrink the public service and boost defence spending. We’re starting to see how those policies are playing out across Canada’s economy. When Statistics Canada this week released gross domestic product numbers for April, which showed a healthy rebound after months of sluggish growth, the agency noted
- [Alberta proposes southern route for new West Coast pipeline](https://train2invest.com/alberta-proposes-southern-route-for-new-west-coast-pipeline/) - Summary: Alberta is proposing a southern route for a new oil pipeline from Alberta to Canada’s West Coast, aimed at expanding crude export capacity to Asian markets and reducing reliance on U.S. export routes [1]. The route reportedly starts near Bruderheim, Alberta, and would run toward the southwest coast of British Columbia [5]. Alberta is
- [July 3/26: Oil prices stable as U.S.-Iran peace efforts hold](https://train2invest.com/july-3-26-oil-prices-stable-as-u-s-iran-peace-efforts-hold/) - Oil prices were steady on Friday and little changed for the week as traders held on to hopes for a successful outcome from attempts ⁠to ​secure peace between the United States and Iran. Brent futures were down 8 cents, or 0.11 per cent, at US$71.72 a barrel by 9:09 a.m. ET. West Texas Intermediate was
- [Materials sector leads TSX higher as U.S. jobs data cools Fed hike fears (july 3/26)](https://train2invest.com/materials-sector-leads-tsx-higher-as-u-s-jobs-data-cools-fed-hike-fears-july-3-26/) - Canada’s main stock index higher on Friday, ​supported by firmer gold prices after ‌a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data tempered bets for a near-term Federal Reserve interest rate hike. At 9:47 a.m. ET, the S&P/TSX composited ⁠index was up 291.01 points, or 0.83 per cent, at 35,257.68. Global stocks also extended gains on Friday after a
- [Oil falls to four-month low as U.S., Iran conclude talks in Doha](https://train2invest.com/oil-falls-to-four-month-low-as-u-s-iran-conclude-talks-in-doha/) - Oil prices fell more than 1 per cent to a four-month low on Thursday as concerns over supply disruptions eased after mediator Qatar said Iran and the U.S. made progress in talks over ending ⁠the four-month ​war that shut the key shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures were US$1.03, or 1.44 per cent,
- [U.S. job creation cools in June with payrolls growth of just 57,000; unemployment rate at 4.2%](https://train2invest.com/u-s-job-creation-cools-in-june-with-payrolls-growth-of-just-57000-unemployment-rate-at-4-2/) - Nonfarm payrolls for June increased by 57,000 in June, slower than the downwardly revised 129,000 added in May and worse than the 115,000 Dow Jones consensus forecast. The unemployment rate, however, dropped to 4.2%, largely due to a slump in the labor force participation rate, which fell 0.3 percentage point to 61.5%, the lowest since
- [TSX edges higher after June U.S. jobs report eases rate hike bets](https://train2invest.com/tsx-edges-higher-after-june-u-s-jobs-report-eases-rate-hike-bets/) - Canada’s main stock index edged higher on Thursday, lifted by the materials sector as gold prices jumped after a disappointing U.S. jobs ⁠report ​tempered expectations for interest rate hikes. The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX Composite Index was up 65.65 points, or 0.19 per cent, at 34,922.64 at 10:48 a.m. ET, following a market holiday on
- [Oil set for steepest quarterly loss since 2020 as traders focus on U.S.-Iran talks](https://train2invest.com/oil-set-for-steepest-quarterly-loss-since-2020-as-traders-focus-on-u-s-iran-talks/) - ​Oil prices were heading on Tuesday for their biggest quarterly loss since ​the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, with investors ‌eyeing potential U.S.-Iran talks in Doha amid a strained interim ceasefire in the four-month-old war. Brent August crude futures, which expire on Tuesday, were up 0.21 per cent, or 15 US cents, at US$73.30 a
- [Canada’s GDP rebounds from first-quarter contraction to post 0.5% monthly gain in April](https://train2invest.com/canadas-gdp-rebounds-from-first-quarter-contraction-to-post-0-5-monthly-gain-in-april/) - The Canadian economy was back in growth mode to start the second quarter, rebounding from a mild contraction in the first three months of 2026. Statistics Canada said Tuesday that real gross domestic product rose 0.5 per cent in April, the fastest growth rate for the economy since July, 2025. The result topped Statscan’s early
- [Mr. Carney, can you share your plans for government spending, taxing and cutting?](https://train2invest.com/mr-carney-can-you-share-your-plans-for-government-spending-taxing-and-cutting/) - The biggest source of uncertainty for personal finances in Canada is a certain warmongering U.S. president. Next comes the state of federal government finances. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, we have a stated objective of building the economy through strategic investments and substantially increasing defence spending. We also have a persistent yearly gap between government
- [June 29: Canadian stocks decline even as Wall Street rallies and Dow reaches record high. Strategists struggle to explain why](https://train2invest.com/june-29-canadian-stocks-decline-even-as-wall-street-rallies-and-dow-reaches-record-high-strategists-struggle-to-explain-why/) - U.S. stocks ended sharply higher on Monday, with the Dow hitting a record closing high, as ⁠weekend hostilities ​between the United States and Iran eased and as major technology-related shares rose following recent selling. The TSX, however, ended lower in a relatively broad decline. Philip Petursson, chief investment strategist at IG Wealth Management, said it
- [Gulf countries strongly condemn Iran's drone attack on Bahrain as rising tensions threaten MOU](https://train2invest.com/gulf-countries-strongly-condemn-irans-drone-attack-on-bahrain-as-rising-tensions-threaten-mou/) - Several Gulf countries have strongly denounced Iran's Saturday drone strikes on the island nation of Bahrain, while vowing to stand united against any possible aggression from Tehran in the future. This escalation poses the greatest threat yet to the memorandum of understanding signed last week by President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. After Iran struck a cargo
- [Things To Look Out For: June 29 - July 3, 2026.](https://train2invest.com/things-to-look-out-for-june-29-july-3-2026/) - Executive Summary Highest-impact TSX driver: Middle East / Strait of Hormuz risk. Oil sensitivity affects TSX Energy, inflation expectations, CAD, and rate-cut odds. U.S. strikes on Iran followed an Iranian drone attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, keeping crude risk elevated. Main economic event: U.S. June payrolls on Thursday, July 2. A
- [Economic Calendar: June 29 -July 3](https://train2invest.com/economic-calendar-june-29-july-3/) - Monday June 29 China industrial profits and Japan retail sales for May Euro area economic confidence survey Earnings include: Tecsys Inc. Tuesday June 30 China purchasing manager surveys for June. Japan employment and industrial production data for May Germany employment and inflation data. France inflation and consumer spending data. Italy inflation data and UK GDP
- [Gold & Gold Stocks:](https://train2invest.com/gold-gold-stocks-2/) - Summary Gold fell over the past ~10 days: about US$4,338.86/oz on Jun. 16 → US$4,087.01/oz on Jun. 26 = -US$251.85 / -5.8%. Main driver: stronger U.S. dollar + higher Fed rate-hike expectations. Gold briefly fell below US$4,000/oz on Jun. 24 as hawkish Fed signals pressured non-yielding assets. It rebounded on Jun. 25–26 after U.S. inflation
- [Information Tech Capped Index ($TTTK):](https://train2invest.com/information-tech-capped-index-tttk-4/) - Summary TTTK fell over the past 10 trading sessions: 307.50 on Jun. 15 → 296.55 on Jun. 26 = -10.95 points / -3.6%. Weakness was concentrated on Jun. 16–18, especially Jun. 18: -2.51%. The index rebounded on Jun. 24: +3.26%, but gave back part of that move on Jun. 25: -1.31%. Driver: tech volatility +
- [George Weston Limited (WN.TO)](https://train2invest.com/george-weston-limited-wn-to-4/) - Summary WN.TO was basically flat over the last 10 trading sessions: C$104.83 on Jun. 10 → C$104.46 on Jun. 26 = -C$0.37 / -0.4%. It dipped to C$100.68 on Jun. 22, then rebounded +2.23% on Jun. 23 and +1.81% on Jun. 24. Main driver: defensive staples rotation, helped by Loblaw exposure. Company fundamentals were supportive:
- [Loblaw Co (L.TO):](https://train2invest.com/loblaw-co-l-to-5/) - Summary L.TO rose slightly over the past 10 trading sessions: C$64.59 on Jun. 15 → C$65.93 on Jun. 26 = +C$1.34 / +2.1%. The move was not smooth: it fell to C$63.38 on Jun. 22, then rebounded strongly on Jun. 23–24. Main driver: defensive rotation into staples, helped by Loblaw’s stable grocery/pharmacy earnings profile. Q1
- [Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (ATD.TO)](https://train2invest.com/alimentation-couche-tard-inc-atd-to-4/) - Couche-Tard reports US$863.4M in Q4 profit, up year-over-year from US$439.4M - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.'s net earnings attributable to shareholders came in at US$863.4 million during the fourth quarter, up from US$439.4 million during the same period last year. That amounted to diluted net earnings per share of 94 cents US during the fourth quarter, up
- [Consumer Staples Index ($TTCS)](https://train2invest.com/consumer-staples-index-ttcs-3/) - Summary TTCS rose over the past 10 trading sessions: 1,293.10 on Jun. 15 → 1,344.82 on Jun. 26 = +51.72 points / +4.0%. The move was not steady: TTCS fell from Jun. 15–22, then jumped hard on Jun. 23 (+4.09%) and Jun. 24 (+2.39%). Main driver: rotation into defensive consumer staples while TSX commodity sectors
- [Dollarama Inc (DOL.TO)](https://train2invest.com/dollarama-inc-dol-to-3/) - Summary DOL.TO moved sharply higher after June 11 earnings, then consolidated. Key price move: June 10 close C$179.57 → June 11 close C$194.17 = +C$14.60 / +8.1%. Yahoo’s historical data shows that jump around the earnings release. The earnings beat was the driver: Q1 fiscal 2027 sales rose 21.4% YoY to C$1.846B, diluted EPS rose
- [Canadian Tire Corp (CTC-A.TO):](https://train2invest.com/canadian-tire-corp-ctc-a-to-2/) - Summary CTC.A.TO rose strongly over the past 10 trading days, from C$186.31 on June 15 to C$194.99 on June 26: +C$8.68 / +4.7%. The move was concentrated in the last three sessions: June 23–25 added C$10.61, before a small pullback on June 26. The main driver was likely renewed confidence in Canadian Tire’s Q1 results
- [Linamar Corp (LNR.TO)](https://train2invest.com/linamar-corp-lnr-to-3/) - Summary LNR.TO declined over the past 10 trading days, from C$102.89 on June 15 to C$98.67 on June 26, a drop of C$4.22 / -4.1%. The stock peaked near C$105.21 intraday on June 22, then sold off into June 26. This looks like profit-taking after a strong May/early-June rally, not a fundamental breakdown. Company fundamentals
- [Magna International  Inc (MG.TO):](https://train2invest.com/magna-international-inc-mg-to-2/) - Summary MG.TO fell modestly over the last 10 trading sessions, from C$93.21 on June 12 to C$91.49 on June 26, a decline of about -1.8%. The stock traded in a wide but contained range: roughly C$90.27–C$95.58, showing volatility but no clear breakdown. The main driver was likely auto-sector uncertainty, especially tariffs, global vehicle production weakness,
- [Just how much trouble is Canada's economy in?](https://train2invest.com/just-how-much-trouble-is-canadas-economy-in/) - Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to reboot Canada's economy, building it into the "strongest in the G7". He has spent weeks travelling overseas in the last year seeking to drum up business interest in Canada as an investment destination. But there is no doubt the country's economy is struggling, and from tariffs on certain
- [Consumer Discretionary Index ($TTCD)](https://train2invest.com/consumer-discretionary-index-ttcd-2/) - Executive Summary: Past 10 Days TTCD has been rising, not falling: latest quoted level was 411.22, up +0.31% on the day, with a 52-week high of 423.67. Exact 10-trading-day return was not available from the accessible data, but Barchart shows +1.12% over 5 days and +3.04% over 20 days, so the 10-day move likely sits
- [June 26/26: TSX ends higher as gold mining shares rally](https://train2invest.com/june-26-26-tsx-ends-higher-as-gold-mining-shares-rally/) - Canada’s main stock index rose on Friday as higher ⁠gold prices ​boosted metal mining shares, but gains for the index were kept in check as investors worried about the inflationary impact of the AI boom. Wall Street ended mixed. The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX Composite Index ended up 129.79 ​points, or 0.4%, at 34,980.00. For
- [Exhibit on displaced Palestinians set to open at human rights museum amid criticism](https://train2invest.com/exhibit-on-displaced-palestinians-set-to-open-at-human-rights-museum-amid-criticism/) - WINNIPEG - The head of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights says it's unfortunate a trustee resigned over an exhibit about displaced Palestinians but she stands by the decision for it to open to the public Saturday. The exhibit, titled "Palestine Uprooted: Nakba Past and Present," focuses on people affected by the Nakba, Arabic for
- [RBC fined more than $4-million for providing inaccurate credit card statements](https://train2invest.com/rbc-fined-more-than-4-million-for-providing-inaccurate-credit-card-statements/) - Canada’s financial consumer watchdog says the Royal Bank of Canada RY-T -0.81%decrease was fined more than $4-million for providing inaccurate credit card statements to some customers. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada says it issued a fine of $4.25-million in March, which the bank paid in April. It says RBC provided credit card statements with wrong information about
- [SU.TO historical share prices (6 months) with WTI prices—correlation and forecast for the next 3 months SU.TO share price based on (1) 5% WTI price increase and (2) a 5% decrease](https://train2invest.com/su-to-historical-share-prices-6-months-with-wti-prices-correlation-and-forecast-for-the-next-3-months-su-to-share-price-based-on-1-5-wti-price-increase-and-2-a-5-decrease/) - SU.TO (Suncor Energy) maintains a strong positive correlation with WTI crude oil prices over the past 6 months (and historically), as is typical for this major integrated Canadian oil producer with significant upstream exposure. Recent Historical Overview (approx. Dec 2025 – June 25, 2026) SU.TO (TSX, CAD): Traded in the $50s–$60s earlier in the period,
- [US: Core inflation rate hit 3.4% in May, highest since October 2023, Fed’s preferred gauge shows](https://train2invest.com/us-core-inflation-rate-hit-3-4-in-may-highest-since-october-2023-feds-preferred-gauge-shows/) - The core personal consumption expenditures price index showed a 3.4% annual rate after rising 0.3% for the month. The core annual reading was the highest since October 2023. The Fed’s primary inflation gauge also showed an annual rate of 4.1%, the highest since April 2023. Even with the elevated inflation levels, consumer spending for the
- [Couche-Tard grows U.S. gas station profits during Middle East war](https://train2invest.com/couche-tard-grows-u-s-gas-station-profits-during-middle-east-war/) - Canadian convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ATD-T tallied its best U.S. same-store sales growth of the last three years during its latest quarter, a sign consumer confidence is slowly returning in its biggest market as the company also surprised investors with major gains in U.S. gasoline profit margins. Its shares hit a new all-time high, closing
- [AtkinsRéalis seeks to license Candu reactor in traditionally closed-off U.S. market](https://train2invest.com/atkinsrealis-seeks-to-license-candu-reactor-in-traditionally-closed-off-u-s-market/) - AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. ATRL-T +0.60%increase has launched efforts to license its Candu reactor in the United States, an opening salvo into a market that has traditionally been regarded as off-limits to foreign vendors. The Montreal-based company submitted a notice to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or NRC, Tuesday morning, beginning the process to obtain a license for its
- [Cameco sees big opportunities in Washington’s $17.5-billion loan package for new U.S. reactors](https://train2invest.com/cameco-sees-big-opportunities-in-washingtons-17-5-billion-loan-package-for-new-u-s-reactors/) - Saskatchewan uranium miner Cameco Corp. CCO-T -1.97%decrease is cheering the U.S. Department of Energy’s announcement of a conditional US$17.5-billion loan package to speed up new reactor builds. The department’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing says the loans are for five eligible projects – each with two reactors – sponsored by utilities and energy companies across the U.S. The
- [Ottawa names first three major projects that could be fast-tracked in national interest](https://train2invest.com/ottawa-names-first-three-major-projects-that-could-be-fast-tracked-in-national-interest/)
- [June 23/26: S&P 500 falls on global chip rout with Nasdaq off more than 1%, led by Micron: Live updates](https://train2invest.com/june-23-26-sp-500-falls-on-global-chip-rout-with-nasdaq-off-more-than-1-led-by-micron-live-updates/) - The S&P 500 was lower on Tuesday as a tech sell-off that began during the prior session picked up steam overnight, with global markets in Asia routed as memory chip-related shares tumbled. The broad market index fell 1%, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 1.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded around the flatline. The major averages came off their lows as
- [Ex-Dem insider reveals she will expose Democrats who covered up Biden's cognitive decline in new book](https://train2invest.com/ex-dem-insider-reveals-she-will-expose-democrats-who-covered-up-bidens-cognitive-decline-in-new-book/) - Lindy Li says Democrats feared being ostracized if they challenged Biden, calling it pure 'self-interest' Lindy Li, a former Democratic fundraiser who switched party affiliation over unheeded warning signs about President Joe Biden’s decline in the 2024 election, is revealing new details about the red flags the party blew by. "Whatever was out there, it wasn’t
- [Oil prices fall after Vance says U.S. and Iran made progress in peace talks](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-fall-after-vance-says-u-s-and-iran-made-progress-in-peace-talks/) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said “great progress” was made in peace talks with Iran over the weekend. Mediators Qatar and Pakistan said U.S. and Iranian officials had agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final deal within 60 days. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/22/oil-prices-wti-brent-crude-trump-iran-threat-strait-hormuz-closure.html
- [Treasury Department authorizes Iranian oil sales through August](https://train2invest.com/treasury-department-authorizes-iranian-oil-sales-through-august/) - The U.S. Treasury Department has authorized the production, delivery and sale of Iranian oil for 60 days. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the authorization comes after “productive talks” between Tehran and Washington in Switzerland. The U.S. Navy last Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran’s ports and coastal areas. The U.S. on Monday authorized Iranian oil
- [Canada’s inflation rate rises to 3.2% in May, highest in more than two years](https://train2invest.com/canadas-inflation-rate-rises-to-3-2-in-may-highest-in-more-than-two-years/) - Canada’s annual inflation rate in May accelerated more than expected to 3.2 per cent, a 29-month high, data showed on Monday, as the impact of higher crude oil prices due to the Iran conflict continued to filter through gasoline costs. Analysts polled by Reuters had estimated the annual inflation rate to touch 3 per cent
- [AI response to the question: list provinces debt and equalization receipts for 2025](https://train2invest.com/ai-response-to-the-question-list-provinces-debt-and-equalization-receipts-for-2025/) - Data gap: the provided search results confirm 2025–26 federal transfer/equalization sources, but do not provide a full province-by-province debt table. The only visible debt-related source is TD’s 2025/26 provincial budget table snippet, but it shows only partial rows. [6] Canada’s total Equalization envelope was $25.3B in 2024–25, and major federal transfers to provinces/territories total $108.4B
- [CRA records show temporary residents received $1.35 billion in child benefits over four years](https://train2invest.com/cra-records-show-temporary-residents-received-1-35-billion-in-child-benefits-over-four-years/) - Canada Revenue Agency records reveal that temporary residents received $1.35 billion in child benefit payments over a four-year period. The 2023 data indicates these payments exceeded the $3... https://www.beloud.com/news/135653736
- [U.S.-Iran nuclear talks begin in Switzerland](https://train2invest.com/u-s-iran-nuclear-talks-begin-in-switzerland/) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was an opportunity to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as the sides launched talks aimed at building out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week. Vance is holding talks with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf,
- [Linamar Corp (LNR.TO)](https://train2invest.com/linamar-corp-lnr-to-2/) - Summary — LNR.TO 10D Performance Linamar (LNR.TO) closed at C$102.46 on June 19, 2026, up +2.11% on the day. Over the last 10 trading days, LNR.TO was down about -0.95%; it fell in 6 of the last 10 sessions. From the June 5 close of C$103.44 to June 19 close of C$102.46, the stock declined
- [Magna International  Inc (MG.TO):](https://train2invest.com/magna-international-inc-mg-to/) - Summary — MG.TO 10D Performance Magna International (MG.TO) closed at C$91.94 on June 19, 2026, down C$0.40 / -0.43% on the day. Over the last 10 trading sessions, using June 5 close to June 19 close, MG.TO was down C$0.19 / -0.21%. Using June 8 to June 19 close, the stock was down C$1.05 /
- [Economic Calendar: June 22 - June 26](https://train2invest.com/economic-calendar-june-22-june-26/) - Monday June 22 Euro zone’s consumer confidence (8:30 a.m. ET) Canadian CPI for May. The Street is expecting a month-over-month rise of 0.8 per cent and year-over-year gain of 3.0 per cent. (8:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s construction investment for April. Earnings include: Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. Tuesday June 23 Japan and Euro zone’s PMI (8:15
- [Canadian Tire Corp (CTC-A.TO):](https://train2invest.com/canadian-tire-corp-ctc-a-to/) - Summary — CTC.A.TO 10D Performance Canadian Tire Class A Non-Voting Shares closed at C$186.09 on June 19, 2026, down 0.29% on the day. Over the 10-trading-session window from June 5 close to June 19 close, CTC.A rose from C$178.62 to C$186.09. 10D performance: +C$7.47 / +4.18%. The strongest daily move in the period was June
- [Dollarama Inc (DOL.TO)](https://train2invest.com/dollarama-inc-dol-to-2/) - DOL.TO 10D Performance Dollarama closed at C$186.89 on June 19, 2026, down C$0.96 / -0.51% on the day. Using the available June price data, DOL.TO was around C$181.22 near the June 5 starting point, implying an approximate 10-trading-day move of +C$5.67 / +3.1%. The 10D move was not smooth: the stock jumped after Q1 results,
- [Consumer Staples Index ($TTCS)](https://train2invest.com/consumer-staples-index-ttcs-2/) - Executive Summary TTCS 10D performance was slightly negative, around -0.65% based on the previously cited index levels. TTCS should be explained through Loblaw, Alimentation Couche-Tard, George Weston, Metro, and Saputo. The sector’s weakness was more likely due to mixed performance among actual staples constituents, valuation pressure, and broader market weakness. Key Drivers 1. Sector was
- [Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (ATD.TO)](https://train2invest.com/alimentation-couche-tard-inc-atd-to-3/) - Summary — ATD.TO 10D Performance ATD.TO closed at C$82.37 on June 19, 2026, down C$0.07 / -0.08% on the day. Over the 10-trading-day window from June 5 close to June 19 close, ATD moved from C$82.60 to C$82.37. 10D performance: -C$0.23 / -0.28%. The stock rose early in the period, reaching C$84.35 on June 11,
- [Loblaw Co (L.TO):](https://train2invest.com/loblaw-co-l-to-4/) - Summary — L.TO 10D Performance Loblaw Companies Ltd. closed at C$64.09 on June 19, 2026, down C$0.67 / -1.03% on the day. Over the 10-trading-day window from June 5 to June 19, L.TO moved from C$65.53 to C$64.09. 10D performance: -C$1.44 / -2.20%. The stock rose to C$66.68 on June 11, then sold off sharply
- [Information Tech Capped Index ($TTTK):](https://train2invest.com/information-tech-capped-index-tttk-3/) - Summary — TTTK 5D Performance TTTK = S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index. Latest close available: 293.05 on June 19, 2026, up 0.30% that day. Using the standard 5-trading-day close-to-close method, from June 12 close to June 19 close, TTTK fell from 303.83 to 293.05. 5D performance: -10.78 points / -3.55%. Main issue: Canadian tech gave
- [Gold & Gold Stocks](https://train2invest.com/gold-gold-stocks/) - Summary — Gold Price & Gold Stocks: 5D Performance Gold futures fell -1.55% over the 5-trading-day window from June 12 to June 19, 2026. Gold equities outperformed gold itself over the same period: XGD.TO rose +2.82%. Strongest 5D performers among major TSX gold names: WPM.TO +4.73%, K.TO +4.59%, FNV.TO +3.75%, AEM.TO +2.45%. Weakest: AGI.TO -5.14%,
- [WTI Crude Oil Forecast Based on Current Events (June 20, 2026)](https://train2invest.com/wti-crude-oil-forecast-based-on-current-events-june-20-2026/) - Current reference price: WTI was around US$77.54/bbl intraday on June 19, 2026, after falling sharply from above US$80 earlier in the week. Base case, next 1–2 weeks: US$74–82/bbl, assuming Hormuz traffic continues but remains politically fragile. Bull case: US$85–95/bbl if Iran’s closure threat becomes operationally real, insurance rates spike, or tanker traffic materially slows. Bear
- [Summary — TSX Events to Watch: June 22–26, 2026](https://train2invest.com/summary-tsx-events-to-watch-june-22-26-2026/) - Canada CPI for May is the key domestic macro event, scheduled for Monday, June 22; this can affect banks, REITs, utilities, telecoms, and rate-sensitive dividend stocks. U.S. PCE inflation, personal income/spending, Q1 GDP third estimate, durable goods, and jobless claims all land Thursday, June 25, making that the highest-risk macro day for North American equities.
- [Consumer Discretionary Index ($TTCD)](https://train2invest.com/consumer-discretionary-index-ttcd/) - Summary TTCD closed at 406.68 on June 19, 2026, up +1.24% over the last 10 trading sessions using June 5 close as the base. Using June 8–June 19 closes only, TTCD rose +1.75%. TTCD slightly outperformed the S&P/TSX Composite, which rose +1.29% from June 5 to June 19. The move was volatile: +3.84% on June
- [TSX Market For Week Ending June 19/26](https://train2invest.com/tsx-market-for-week-ending-june-19-26/) - Summary TSX fell for three straight sessions after a record close on June 16, 2026, dropping from 35,389.58 to 34,857.34 by June 19: -532.24 points / -1.5%. Main driver: profit-taking after record highs, amplified by a hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve signal that reduced rate-cut expectations. TSX-specific pressure came from commodity-linked sectors: lower oil and gold
- [Why Is the Canadian Dollar Falling?](https://train2invest.com/why-is-the-canadian-dollar-falling/) - Key Takeaways The Canadian dollar has been underperforming the US dollar since the onset of the Iran war. The loonie softness is largely due to US dollar strength rather than domestic fundamentals, according to analysts. Expectations of US Federal Reserve interest rate increases are amplifying the greenback’s strength. With the Canadian dollar slumping against the
- [Keeping Interest Rates Steady, Bank of Canada Acknowledges Its “Dilemma”](https://train2invest.com/keeping-interest-rates-steady-bank-of-canada-acknowledges-its-dilemma/) - Key Takeaways The Bank of Canada left its overnight interest rate unchanged, marking a fifth consecutive hold. Policymakers highlighted the complexity of responding to opposing forces of slower growth and higher inflation from the Iran war. Some analysts see a slight shift in the Bank’s tone away from rate hikes, but most believe policy will
- [Vance: ‘We’re not seeing any evidence’ that Iran is still closing Strait of Hormuz, oil is flowing](https://train2invest.com/vance-were-not-seeing-any-evidence-that-iran-is-still-closing-strait-of-hormuz-oil-is-flowing/) - https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/us-iran-peace-deal-nuclear-talks-israel-lebanon-conflict-june-20 Vice President JD Vance told Fox News on Saturday that “we're not seeing any evidence that the Iranians are still closing down the Strait of Hormuz.” “It is going to take some time to clear those mines, though,” Vance told “Fox & Friends Weekend.” “We got 16 million barrels out of the Strait of Hormuz
- [Is the Straits of Hormuz Closed? Is the Iran MOU valid?](https://train2invest.com/is-the-straits-of-hormuz-closed-is-the-iran-mou-valid/) - Summary Iran MOU: Yes, it appears valid/in effect, but it is fragile and provisional, not a final peace treaty. Reuters reports U.S. and Iranian officials said it was digitally signed and Iran said it was already in effect as of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Legal status: It is best treated as a 60-day ceasefire /
- [US/IRAN MOU - Summary](https://train2invest.com/summarise-us-iran-mou/) - The US/Iran MOU is a 14-point interim framework released by the United States on June 17, 2026, after an agreement reached over the prior weekend. [1] Key points: Iran commits not to build a nuclear weapon, though reports note this repeats a long-standing Iranian position rather than creating a new pledge. [2] Both sides commit
- [Empire plans dozens of new discount stores as price-conscious shoppers drive sales in market segment](https://train2invest.com/empire-plans-dozens-of-new-discount-stores-as-price-conscious-shoppers-drive-sales-in-market-segment/) - Grocery retailer Empire Co. Ltd. EMP-A-T +3.04%increase wants to compete more for price-sensitive Canadian shoppers, with plans to open dozens of new discount stores in the coming years. The Stellarton, N.S.-based retailer, which owns chains including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Farm Boy and FreshCo, announced on Thursday that it is accelerating investments in its store network. The company will
- [Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has planned spending of approximately $24.1 billion for the 2026-27 fiscal year (including internal services).](https://train2invest.com/indigenous-services-canada-isc-has-planned-spending-of-approximately-24-1-billion-for-the-2026-27-fiscal-year-including-internal-services/) - https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html This comes directly from ISC's official 2026-2027 Departmental Plan. It breaks down as roughly $23.79 billion for the core responsibility (Indigenous Well-Being and Self-Determination) plus internal services. Recent Context and Trends 2025-26 forecast: Around $27.1 billion (or ~$25 billion in some earlier plans). ISC (and the related Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, or
- [How the historic SpaceX IPO is turning everyday workers into overnight millionaires](https://train2invest.com/how-the-historic-spacex-ipo-is-turning-everyday-workers-into-overnight-millionaires/) - SpaceX's record-setting IPO is creating a financial windfall for thousands of the company's current and former employees who received stock as part of their compensation. Workers who hold stock in non-public companies are subject to restrictions that can keep them from selling those shares under most circumstances before an IPO occurs. Once the stock goes public, it
- [Johnson & Johnson CEO credits Trump tax policy for $55B US investment push, including $1B in Florida](https://train2invest.com/johnson-johnson-ceo-credits-trump-tax-policy-for-55b-us-investment-push-including-1b-in-florida/) - Johnson & Johnson is betting big on America, crediting Trump tax policies, top talent and a strong investment environment for inspiring a $55 billion U.S. investment push that spotlights growing confidence in U.S. manufacturing. "We have the best talent, we have the best investment environment and, very importantly, we have now the tax policy enacted with
- [Ranked: The Countries With the Most Uranium](https://train2invest.com/ranked-the-countries-with-the-most-uranium/)
- [Which Countries Produce More Energy Than They Use?](https://train2invest.com/which-countries-produce-more-energy-than-they-use/)
- [Carney says he's seen U.S.-Iran framework to end war, calls it a 'game changer' in CNN interview](https://train2invest.com/carney-says-hes-seen-u-s-iran-framework-to-end-war-calls-it-a-game-changer-in-cnn-interview/) - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's seen a copy of the preliminary deal struck between the U.S. and Iran to end hostilities in the Middle East and is calling it a "game changer." "I have to say, it's exceeded my expectations. We're very pleased with the deal that's been struck," the prime minister said in
- [June 16/26: TSX hits record high as U.S.-Iran deal optimism boosts risk sentimen](https://train2invest.com/june-16-26-tsx-hits-record-high-as-u-s-iran-deal-optimism-boosts-risk-sentimen/) - Canada’s main stock index rose to a record high on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said at the ⁠G7 summit ​that Washington’s deal with Tehran was moving ahead. At 10:42 a.m. ET, the Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX Composite index was up 40.65 points, or 0.12 per cent, at 35,316.22. The interim agreement would extend
- [SpaceX stock jumps 20% in first full day of trading after record debut](https://train2invest.com/spacex-stock-jumps-20-in-first-full-day-of-trading-after-record-debut/) - Shares of SpaceX climbed on Monday, their first full day of trading after jumping 20% in their debut on Friday. SpaceX completed the biggest IPO in history, raising $75 billion before underwriters exercised their overallotment. CEO Elon Musk posted on X on Sunday that the company “might be able to reach approximately” $1 trillion revenue
- [Manufacturing sales up 4.2 per cent in April, Statscan says](https://train2invest.com/manufacturing-sales-up-4-2-per-cent-in-april-statscan-says/) - Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 4.2 per cent to $77.1-billion in April, as the petroleum and coal product group hit a record high. Petroleum and coal product sales jumped 22.6 per cent to $11.8-billion, following a 25.5 per cent increase in March, helped by higher volumes as several refineries ramped up production after maintenance
- [Oil falls 5% to three-month low as US, Iran reach peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz](https://train2invest.com/oil-falls-5-to-three-month-low-as-us-iran-reach-peace-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/) - Oil prices slumped 5 per cent to a three-month low on Monday amid a broad selloff after the U.S. and Iran said they agreed terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent ⁠crude futures ​fell US$4.38, or 5.02 per cent, to US$82.95 a barrel by 10:54 a.m. EDT and U.S. West
- [U.S.-Iran deal explained: What we know — and what remains unresolved](https://train2invest.com/u-s-iran-deal-explained-what-we-know-and-what-remains-unresolved/) - The U.S. and Iran agreed to a memorandum of understanding on Sunday to end their war after nearly four months. Stocks surged, while oil prices and bond yields fell, after the agreement was announced. The deal has not been signed, the text is unreleased and Israel is not party to the agreement. Markets are celebrating
- [June 13/26: Trump says Iran deal will be signed Sunday, Strait of Hormuz to open immediately after](https://train2invest.com/june-13-26-trump-says-iran-deal-will-be-signed-sunday-strait-of-hormuz-to-open-immediately-after/) - President Donald Trump on Saturday said in a Truth Social post that a deal to end the war with Iran will be signed on Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz opening up immediately after. “The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL,” the president wrote. This
- [TSX: Things To Look Out for Week Ending June 19, 2026](https://train2invest.com/tsx-things-to-look-out-for-week-ending-june-19-2026/) - Executive Summary — TSX Watchlist for Next Week Main macro event: the U.S. FOMC meeting on Wednesday, June 17. This will affect U.S. yields, CAD/USD, Canadian banks, real estate, utilities, and growth stocks. Main Canada data: housing starts, wholesale trade, manufacturing shipments, home sales, producer prices, and Canadian retail sales on Friday, June 19. Main
- [ECONOMIC CALENDAR: June 15 - June 19, 2026](https://train2invest.com/economic-calendar-june-15-june-19-2026/) - Monday June 15 Euro area industrial production and trade surplus 815 am ET: Canada housing starts for May. Consensus is for a drop of 8.6% on an annualized basis. 830 am ET: Canadian manufacturing sales and new orders for April. Consensus is for sales to be up 4.5%. 830 am ET: Canadian wholesale trade for
- [Information Tech Capped Index ($TTTK):](https://train2invest.com/information-tech-capped-index-tttk-2/) - Summary TTTK / S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology weakened over the past 10 trading sessions. Using Jun. 1 to Jun. 12, the index fell from 322.76 to 303.83, a drop of 18.93 points / -5.9%. The move was volatile: a strong +5.97% jump on Jun. 1 was followed by sharp selling on Jun. 3 (-3.48%) and
- [George Weston Limited (WN.TO):](https://train2invest.com/george-weston-limited-wn-to-3/) - Summary WN.TO increased strongly over the past 10 trading days, from C$97.51 on Jun. 1 to C$104.01 on Jun. 12. That equals +C$6.50 / +6.7% over the period. The strongest days were Jun. 3: +2.08%, Jun. 5: +3.79%, and Jun. 9: +2.58%. The stock hit a new short-term high of C$106.17 on Jun. 11, then
- [Loblaw Co (L.TO):](https://train2invest.com/loblaw-co-l-to-3/) - Summary L.TO rose during most of the past 5 days, then sold off on Jun. 12. From C$65.53 on Jun. 5 to C$65.00 on Jun. 12, Loblaw was down C$0.53 / -0.8% over the full period. The important move was Jun. 9–11, when the stock rose from C$64.73 to C$66.68, a gain of +3.0%, before
- [ATD.TO](https://train2invest.com/atd-to/) - Summary ATD.TO is the correct ticker; “ATD.TO.TO” is just a duplicate suffix. Over the past 5 trading days, Alimentation Couche-Tard rose from C$82.60 on Jun. 5 to C$84.31 on Jun. 12. That equals +C$1.71 / +2.1% over the period. The move was steady after Monday’s dip: Jun. 9 +0.88%, Jun. 10 +1.34%, Jun. 11 +1.10%,
- [Consumer Staples Index ($TTCS) 3M daily](https://train2invest.com/consumer-staples-index-ttcs-3m-daily-3/) - Summary TTCS.TO increased modestly over the past few days, but it was not as strong as TTCD. Using available TTCS historical data, the index moved from 1,295.23 on Jun. 5 to 1,310.62 on Jun. 10, a gain of about +15.39 points / +1.19%. The movement was uneven: strong Jun. 5, weak Jun. 8, then recovery
- [Dollarama reports Q1 profit and sales up from year ago](https://train2invest.com/dollarama-reports-q1-profit-and-sales-up-from-year-ago/) - Dollarama Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of $302.3 million, up from $273.8 million in the same quarter last year, as its sales increased more than 20 per cent. The company says it profit amounted to $1.11 per diluted share for the quarter ended May 3 compared with a profit of 98 cents per diluted share
- [Canadian Tire Corp (CTC-A.TO): 10D 30M](https://train2invest.com/canadian-tire-corp-ctc-a-to-10d-30m/) - Summary CTC.A.TO rose over the past 5 days, with the latest available quote showing C$186.77 on Jun. 12, 2026. The move looks like a late-week recovery, helped by the broader TSX and consumer-discretionary rebound. Jun. 11 close was C$184.54, so the move from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12 alone was about +C$2.23 / +1.2%. The
- [Consumer Discretionary Index ($TTCD) 3M Daily](https://train2invest.com/consumer-discretionary-index-ttcd-3m-daily-2/) - Summary TTCD rose over the past few days mainly because Dollarama rallied after strong quarterly results. The move was also helped by a broader risk-on rebound in the TSX after Middle East geopolitical fears eased. Lower oil prices helped consumer-discretionary sentiment because lower fuel costs reduce pressure on household spending and transport costs. The move
- [TSX Sectors](https://train2invest.com/tsx-sectors/) - Brief — TSX Sector Movement, Past ~5 Days Based on the right edge of your chart, the TSX increase was not led by energy. It was mainly supported by financials, industrials, consumer sectors, and a rebound in healthcare. Canadian stocks moved higher on Friday, extending the gains from the previous session amid increasing optimism following
- [Week Ending June 12/26 -](https://train2invest.com/week-ending-june-12-26/) - Summary The TSX rose over the last few days mainly because risk appetite improved after U.S.–Iran / Middle East tensions eased. The strongest TSX support came from metal mining stocks, financials, and selective consumer/defensive names. Thursday, June 11: TSX rose +520.14 points / +1.5% to 34,671.46, its highest close in about a week. Friday, June
- [Ontario faces slowest growth in Canada as trade tensions take toll](https://train2invest.com/ontario-faces-slowest-growth-in-canada-as-trade-tensions-take-toll/) - Ontario’s economy will grow at the slowest pace among Canadian provinces in 2026, with trade tensions with the United States continuing to play a key role in the province’s muted performance, according to a new forecast by an economic think tank. Ontario’s real gross domestic product growth is expected to be 0.7 per cent in
- [Carney launches food security plan to lower prices, cut imports](https://train2invest.com/carney-launches-food-security-plan-to-lower-prices-cut-imports/) - Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government rolled out a plan to address food security and affordability as the high cost of groceries continues to be a major pain point for Canadian consumers. The strategy released Thursday earmarks $3.2 billion over 10 years to increase competition in the grocery sector, process more food domestically and grow the country’s capacity
- [PM Mark Carney arrives in Paris ahead of G7 summit. Here's what to expect from his trip](https://train2invest.com/pm-mark-carney-arrives-in-paris-ahead-of-g7-summit-heres-what-to-expect-from-his-trip/) - https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/2026/06/12/pm-mark-carney-arrives-in-paris-ahead-of-g7-summit-heres-what-to-expect-from-his-trip
- [Hedge fund billionaire expands Miami development plans after Mamdani feud](https://train2invest.com/hedge-fund-billionaire-expands-miami-development-plans-after-mamdani-feud/) - Billionaire hedge fund CEO and owner Ken Griffin is making good on his promise to "double down" on Miami after publicly feuding with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over New York's new tax on expensive second homes. Griffin, who runs hedge fund Citadel, plans to add a 300-unit apartment building and a 1,400+ space parking garage
- [Dollarama tops estimates as Canadians seek out discounts for everyday items](https://train2invest.com/dollarama-tops-estimates-as-canadians-seek-out-discounts-for-everyday-items/) - Budget-conscious Canadian shoppers pushed sales and profits higher for Dollarama Inc. DOL-T -1.04%decrease in its first quarter – but signs that consumers are struggling amid an affordability crisis are keeping executives cautious. “Following years of inflation, consumers continue to face more inflation and rising costs, including on fuel and everyday goods,” Dollarama chief financial officer Patrick Bui told
- [SpaceX vaults over US$2-trillion valuation as stock jumps after record IPO](https://train2invest.com/spacex-vaults-over-us2-trillion-valuation-as-stock-jumps-after-record-ipo/) - SpaceX jumped over 20% in its Nasdaq debut on Friday, lifting its valuation to more than US$2 trillion as ​investors piled into the world’s largest IPO and bet on Elon Musk’s ‌sprawling empire spanning rockets to AI. The stock opened for trading at US$150, compared with the IPO price of US$135 per share. It was
- [FirstService Broadens Commercial Roofing Geographic Footprint](https://train2invest.com/firstservice-broadens-commercial-roofing-geographic-footprint/) - FirstService Corporation (TSX and NASDAQ: FSV) (“FirstService”) today announced that its subsidiary, Roofing Corp of America (“RCA”), has acquired Schefers Roofing (“Schefers”). The existing management team has retained a minority equity interest and will continue to oversee the day-to-day operations of the business. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri
- [Crude oil jumps back above $90 as Trump says U.S. will take Iran’s Kharg Island](https://train2invest.com/crude-oil-jumps-back-above-90-as-trump-says-u-s-will-take-irans-kharg-island/) - Oil prices initially jumped on Thursday after the U.S. launched a fresh round of military strikes against targets in Iran. Kuwait closed its airspace and Israel warned of launches from Lebanon. Oil prices rose slightly Thursday after President Donald Trump threatend to take Iran’s Kharg Island and assume total control of the country’s oil and
- [Wholesale prices rose 1.1% in May, more than expected, on surge in energy](https://train2invest.com/wholesale-prices-rose-1-1-in-may-more-than-expected-on-surge-in-energy/) - The producer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 1.1% in May, putting the 12-month wholesale inflation rate at 6.5%, the highest since November 2022. Excluding food and energy, the so-called core PPI accelerated 0.4%, compared with the consensus view of 0.5%, indicating that rising fuel prices are causing much of the inflationary burden. Wholesale prices
- [Gold slumps to 6-month low even as inflation fears rise. Here’s why bullion is out of favor](https://train2invest.com/gold-slumps-to-6-month-low-even-as-inflation-fears-rise-heres-why-bullion-is-out-of-favor/) - Gold hit its lowest level of 2026 and is down 6.3% this week alone. Expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep rates higher for longer are weighing on bullion. Investors are pulling back from the “debasement trade” in gold and bitcoin, JPMorgan says. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/gold-slumps-to-6-month-low-even-as-inflation-fears-rise-heres-why-bullion-is-out-of-favor.html
- [Germany's Big LNG Deal With Canada May Never Deliver a Single Cargo](https://train2invest.com/germanys-big-lng-deal-with-canada-may-never-deliver-a-single-cargo/) - Germany has signed long-term LNG offtake agreements with Canada's Ksi Lisims project, seeking energy security and supply diversification amid heightened geopolitical risks. Despite the deals, Canadian LNG may never physically reach Germany due to geography, shipping economics, and the lack of Atlantic Coast export infrastructure. Instead, Germany could use LNG cargo swaps, sending Canadian gas
- [Cenovus CEO says proposed pipeline to Canada's west coast currently 'unfinanceable'](https://train2invest.com/cenovus-ceo-says-proposed-pipeline-to-canadas-west-coast-currently-unfinanceable/) - CALGARY, June 9 (Reuters) - Cenovus Energy CEO Jon ​McKenzie said Tuesday ‌Alberta's proposed 1 million barrel-per-day pipeline to ​British Columbia's ​Pacific coast cannot be ⁠financed by the ​private sector under ​Canada's current regulatory regime. McKenzie, who heads one of ​Canada's largest ​oil sands companies, said at ‌the ⁠Global Energy Show in Calgary that the
- [U.S. inflation climbs to 4.2%, the highest in three years, amid surging oil prices](https://train2invest.com/u-s-inflation-climbs-to-4-2-the-highest-in-three-years-amid-surging-oil-prices/) - Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near. Consumer prices rose 4.2 per cent in May from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday, up from 3.8 per cent
- [Bank of Canada holds rate steady at 2.25% as it grapples with mixed economic signals](https://train2invest.com/bank-of-canada-holds-rate-steady-at-2-25-as-it-grapples-with-mixed-economic-signals/) - The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday and said the path forward for monetary policy remains uncertain amid a challenging mix of weak economic growth and high energy prices. As widely expected, the central bank’s governing council kept the policy rate at 2.25 per cent for the fifth consecutive time.
- [Oil prices jump after Trump says Iran will ‘pay the price’ for failing at peace deal](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-jump-after-trump-says-iran-will-pay-the-price-for-failing-at-peace-deal/) - Oil prices shot higher Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Iran will “pay the price” for being too slow to negotiate a peace deal. The price movements came after Trump issued a social media post that countered previous claims that the hostilities with Iran were near an end. Oil prices shot higher Wednesday
- [Gold inches higher as oil falls, U.S. rate-hike fears cap gains](https://train2invest.com/gold-inches-higher-as-oil-falls-u-s-rate-hike-fears-cap-gains/) - Gold edged higher on Tuesday, supported by lower oil prices, ​as tensions eased in ​the Middle East but concerns ​about U.S. interest rate hikes ahead of key inflation data this week capped gains. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $4,340.31 per ounce. The metal fell to ⁠its lowest ‌level since March 23 in the previous session. U.S. gold futures for August delivery were unchanged at $4,364.90. “Gold stabilized after
- [Oil prices fall nearly 4% after U.S. Energy Secretary says Hormuz ship traffic is increasing](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-fall-nearly-4-after-u-s-energy-secretary-says-hormuz-ship-traffic-is-increasing/) - U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is “rising very meaningfully.” Wright did not provide specific data on how much oil flows through Hormuz have increased. President Donald Trump sought to convince the market that a deal with Tehran to reopen Hormuz was “two or three days away.” Oil
- [New Kinaxis CEO bets Ottawa supply chain software company will be a SaaS-pocalypse winner](https://train2invest.com/new-kinaxis-ceo-bets-ottawa-supply-chain-software-company-will-be-a-saas-pocalypse-winner/) - Some cloud software companies are weathering the so-called “SaaS-pocalypse” better than others. Kinaxis Inc. KXS-T -0.99%decrease chief executive Razat Gaurav believes his is one of them. The supply chain management software vendor, one of Canada’s 10 most valuable publicly traded tech companies, has seen its valuation tumble along with other SaaS (software-as-a-service) subscription software vendors. All face questions about their
- [Canada’s trade surplus widens in April as soaring crude prices drive record exports](https://train2invest.com/canadas-trade-surplus-widens-in-april-as-soaring-crude-prices-drive-record-exports/) - Crude oil prices pushed up by the Iran war helped propel Canada’s goods trade surplus in April up by 55 per cent to a 15-month high of $2.72-billion, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday. Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast a surplus of $2.57-billion. Statscan revised March’s surplus down to $1.75 billion from an initial $1.78-billion.
- [Earthquake causes structure to collapse near a group of children in the Philippines](https://train2invest.com/earthquake-causes-structure-to-collapse-near-a-group-of-children-in-the-philippines/) - https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/2026/06/08/earthquake-causes-structure-to-collapse-near-a-group-of-children-in-the-philippines
- [Nvidia CEO says selloff in tech stocks is a buying opportunity](https://train2invest.com/nvidia-ceo-says-selloff-in-tech-stocks-is-a-buying-opportunity/) - Nvidia Corp. chief executive Jensen Huang called a global tech stocks selloff that began last week a buying opportunity, saying the buildout of artificial intelligence has just begun. South Korea’s benchmark Kospi Index tumbled on Monday after investors pulled back from AI bets that have fueled a bull market in global equities. Fears of overheating in the AI trade have cooled global
- [Canada's business productivity falls for second straight quarter](https://train2invest.com/canadas-business-productivity-falls-for-second-straight-quarter/) - One of the economy’s most persistent challenges reared its head again as rising labour costs outpaced growth at the start of 2026 and Canadian business productivity fell for the second straight quarter. Article content Statistics Canada said Wednesday a “mild contraction” in the pace of output reduced labour productivity in the business sector by 0.5 per cent
- [Wall Street’s week ahead: Blockbuster SpaceX IPO set to test high-flying U.S. stocks rally](https://train2invest.com/wall-streets-week-ahead-blockbuster-spacex-ipo-set-to-test-high-flying-u-s-stocks-rally/) - The long-awaited, massive SpaceX initial public offering is expected next week, a major event for the U.S. stock market, with investors wary of possible overexuberance. Stock indexes fell on Friday as strong jobs data ignited fears of hawkish monetary policy and semiconductor shares tumbled after a torrid ⁠run. The ​benchmark S&P 500 posted a weekly
- [PM Carney travelling to Ireland and France for G7 summit](https://train2invest.com/pm-carney-travelling-to-ireland-and-france-for-g7-summit/) - Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe on Thursday, visiting Ireland and France for the G7 summit. The summit is running from June 15 to June 17 in Evian-les-Bains and France says the focus will be on reducing global inequalities. The summit was delayed by a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that
- [Is Canada’s economy in trouble? What the latest GDP and job numbers mean for you](https://train2invest.com/is-canadas-economy-in-trouble-what-the-latest-gdp-and-job-numbers-mean-for-you/) - OTTAWA — There was one word on the lips of many Canadians economists, politicians and journalists this past week: recession. Recent economic data has painted a mixed picture of Canada’s economy, and some interpretations make the argument for a recession. Here’s what you need to know about the state of Canada’s economy. Why are people
- [Things To Look Out For: Week Ending June 12, 2026](https://train2invest.com/things-to-look-out-for-week-ending-june-12-2026/) - Summary: TSX starts the week under pressure after closing June 5 at 34,413.45, down 2.28% on the day, following a broad risk-off sell-off. Wednesday, June 10 is the key day: U.S. CPI at 8:30 a.m. ET and the Bank of Canada rate decision at 9:45 a.m. ET. Rates and inflation are the main TSX drivers
- [Calendar: June 8 - June 12](https://train2invest.com/calendar-june-8-june-12/) - Monday June 8 China’s foreign reserves, aggregate yuan financing, new yuan loans and trade surplus Japan’s real GDP and bank lending Germany’s factory orders (11 a.m. ET) U.S. New York Fed one-year inflation expectations Earnings include: Campbell’s Co. Tuesday June 9 Japan’s machine tool orders Germany’s industrial production and trade surplus (8:15 a.m. ET) U.S.
- [June 5- TTTK Performance](https://train2invest.com/june-5-tttk-performance/) - Executive Summary — TTTK.TO / S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology TTTK weakened over the past 5 trading days, mainly because TSX technology stocks sold off with North American growth/AI names. The sharpest pressure came Friday, June 5, when the TSX had its biggest drop in nearly four months and technology was one of the leading losing
- [AI explanation on today's TSX sell-off (June 5)](https://train2invest.com/ai-explanation-on-todays-tsx-srll-off/) - The TSX sell-off today appears to be driven mainly by broad risk-off selling, not one isolated Canadian factor. Sharp index move: The S&P/TSX Composite was reported down 840.47 points to 34,412.590. U.S. market weakness spilled into Canada: Yahoo reported that U.S. stocks were also down, which matters because TSX sentiment often follows North American risk
- [June 5/TSX: Stock selloff accelerates as strong jobs reports boost odds for rate hikes](https://train2invest.com/june-5-tsx-stock-selloff-accelerates-as-strong-jobs-reports-boost-odds-for-rate-hikes/) - Wall Street tumbled on Friday as semiconductors extended their selloff while a robust employment report fueled fears of a hawkish policy pivot from the Federal Reserve. It was a similar case for Bay Street, where the TSX was down about 2% in late trading after a strong domestic jobs report also had traders ramping up
- [Oil prices fall after Oman says Mina al Fahal operations proceeding normally](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-fall-after-oman-says-mina-al-fahal-operations-proceeding-normally/) - Published Thu, Jun 4 202611:46 PM EDT Oil prices fell on Friday, after Oman said operations at its Mina al Fahal port ‌were proceeding normally, following a Reuters report of disruption after an explosion. Petroleum Development Oman said operations at Mina al Fahal port were unaffected, after three sources told Reuters that oil loading had
- [U.S. labour market shows resilience despite Iran war, adding 172,000 jobs in May](https://train2invest.com/u-s-labour-market-shows-resilience-despite-iran-war-adding-172000-jobs-in-may/) - The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3 per cent. The Labor Department reported Friday that job growth was down slightly last
- [Canada adds 87,800 jobs in May, jobless rate falls to 6.6%, beating estimates](https://train2invest.com/canada-adds-87800-jobs-in-may-jobless-rate-falls-to-6-6-beating-estimates/) - Canada’s economy added 87,800 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 6.6% in May, data showed on Friday, defying widespread expectations of only modest employment growth and showing some resilience despite signs of softer economic growth. The May data marked the first job growth of 2026 and helped wipe out almost 80 per cent of
- [June 5/26: TSX Sell -Off](https://train2invest.com/june-5-26-tsx-sell-off/) - The TSX decline today appears driven by three main factors: Broad market selloff: Canada’s main index was down more than 500 points in late-morning trading, indicating a broad risk-off move rather than a single-stock issue. [1] [2] Sector pressure: Losses were concentrated in base metals and technology, two higher-beta areas that tend to fall harder
- [How Warsh Could Sink Inflation And Stocks](https://train2invest.com/how-warsh-could-sink-inflation-and-stocks/) - Kevin Warsh, the former Fed Governor recently confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair (as of mid-2026), is known for hawkish leanings on inflation control. His approach could aggressively target inflation but risk pressuring stock valuations, especially growth and tech stocks that thrive on low rates and easy liquidity. Warsh's Key Views on Inflation and Policy Warsh
- [Elon Musk’s net worth poised to sail past $1 trillion in SpaceX IPO](https://train2invest.com/elon-musks-net-worth-poised-to-sail-past-1-trillion-in-spacex-ipo/) - Based on SpaceX’s updated IPO prospectus, Elon Musk owns shares in the company worth more than $866 billion. That’s on top of Musk’s $350 billion-plus stake in Tesla. Already the world’s richest person, Musk is poised to become the first trillionaire. The world’s richest person is on the doorstep of trillionaire status. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk owns
- [US June 4 @ 12 Noon EDT: Dow jumps 900 points, Nasdaq slides as investors rotate out of chip stocks for banks, retail](https://train2invest.com/us-june-4-12-noon-edt-dow-jumps-900-points-nasdaq-slides-as-investors-rotate-out-of-chip-stocks-for-banks-retail/) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied to a fresh record high on Thursday, while the Nasdaq Composite fell as investors appeared to rotate out of chip names in favor of non-tech stocks. The 30-stock Dow jumped 911 points, or 1.8%. The Nasdaq lost 0.2%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.3%. UnitedHealth led the Dow higher, rising 5.8%. JPMorgan Chase and Walmart added to the benchmark’s advance,
- [U.S. weekly jobless claims rise more than expected; labour market remains stable](https://train2invest.com/u-s-weekly-jobless-claims-rise-more-than-expected-labour-market-remains-stable/) - The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but the underlying trend remained consistent with a stable labour market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 13,000 to a seasonally adjusted 225,000 for the week ended May 30, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters
- [TFSA Contribution Limit](https://train2invest.com/tfsa-contribution-limit-2/) - Introduced in 2009, the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is available to Canadian residents age 18 or older. In addition to cash, a TFSA can hold several other investments such as bonds, stocks, and mutual funds. Any interest income, dividends or capital gains earned in the account are not taxed and withdrawals can be made tax-free. There is
- [Carney attributes ‘weakness’ in economic data to lower immigration targets](https://train2invest.com/carney-attributes-weakness-in-economic-data-to-lower-immigration-targets/) - Prime Minister Mark Carney responded Tuesday to a report showing the Canadian economy has contracted for two consecutive quarters, saying part of the “weakness” is linked to the government’s decision to scale back immigration. He said Ottawa’s plans to boost investment will ultimately produce a “stronger, more resilient economy,” but that economic data will be “uneven” in
- [Jun 3 @ 11 AM  E.S.T - Dow falls 400 points as oil prices and bond yields creep higher: Live updates](https://train2invest.com/jun-3-11-am-e-s-t-dow-falls-400-points-as-oil-prices-and-bond-yields-creep-higher-live-updates/) - Stocks fell on Wednesday as oil prices and Treasury yields moved higher amid worries the U.S.-Iran conflict could keep lifting inflation. The 30-stock Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back 403 points, or 0.8%. The S&P 500 traded down 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.5% Oil prices rose following the U.S. and Iran launching new strikes. West Texas Intermediate futures rose 1% to around
- [US: Private payrolls grew by 122,000 in May, stronger than expected, ADP reports](https://train2invest.com/us-private-payrolls-grew-by-122000-in-may-stronger-than-expected-adp-reports/) - ADP reported said companies added 122,000 workers in May, up from 105,000 in April and better than the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 110,000. Unlike prior months, where job growth was concentrated in healthcare and a few other sectors, gains were more broad-based. Education and health services again led with 57,000 hires, but trade, transportation
- [U.S. plans new levies on dozens of countries, including Canada, as Trump looks to rebuild tariff wall](https://train2invest.com/u-s-plans-new-levies-on-dozens-of-countries-including-canada-as-trump-looks-to-rebuild-tariff-wall/) - The United States is proposing a new 10-per-cent tariff on Canada and other trading partners in an attempt to rebuild the tariff wall that was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year. However, the proposed tariff appears to maintain an exemption for Canadian products that comply with the rules of the continental
- [FIRST READING: Is the technical recession recession just a technicality, technically?](https://train2invest.com/first-reading-is-the-technical-recession-recession-just-a-technicality-technically/) - On Monday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rejected reports that Canada was in “technical recession,” saying that the country’s economic malaise was not a “technicality.” Article content “(Prime Minister Mark) Carney says we’re not in a real recession, as he sent out his Liberal commentators and economists to say it’s just a technicality,” said Poilievre at
- [US: Job openings in April surged to 7.6 million, the highest in nearly two years](https://train2invest.com/us-job-openings-in-april-surged-to-7-6-million-the-highest-in-nearly-two-years/) - The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that available employment hit 7.6 million for April, a surge of 731,000 from the prior month and the highest level since May 2024. While openings jumped, the hiring rate slipped. Companies hired a total 5.12 million workers during the month, a decline of 419,000 from March. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/02/job-openings-april-2026.html
- [Oil jumps more than 4% as Trump tells CNBC he doesn’t care if Iran negotiations are over](https://train2invest.com/oil-jumps-more-than-4-as-trump-tells-cnbc-he-doesnt-care-if-iran-negotiations-are-over/) - President Donald Trump told CNBC’s Eamon Javers in a phone interview that he doesn’t care if talks with Iran are over. Iranian state media reported earlier that Tehran will halt talks with the U.S. in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Trump subsequently posted on social media that talks with Iran are continuing. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/oil-prices-wti-brent-crude-israel-lebanon-hezbollah-iran-trump-us.html
- [Provinces that receive equlization payments](https://train2invest.com/provinces-that-receive-equlization-payments/) - The Canadian provinces currently receiving equalization payments (for 2025–26 and 2026–27 fiscal years) are: Quebec (by far the largest recipient, ~$13.9 billion for 2026–27) Manitoba (~$5.0 billion) Nova Scotia (~$3.5 billion) New Brunswick (~$3.3 billion) Prince Edward Island (~$723 million) Ontario (smaller amount, around $400 million) Newfoundland and Labrador (smaller amount, around $180–200 million) Key
- [June 1: Oil prices rise as U.S., Iran trade strikes, Israel moves further into Lebanon](https://train2invest.com/june-1-oil-prices-rise-as-u-s-iran-trade-strikes-israel-moves-further-into-lebanon/) - Oil prices rose more than 3 per cent on Monday ​after Iran and the U.S. traded strikes ‌and Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in its battle with Tehran-backed Hezbollah. Brent futures were up US$2.68 or 3 per cent at US$93.80 a barrel at 7:21 a.m. ET. U.S. ​crude futures rose US$3.03 or
- [TSX Outlook — Week Ending June 5, 2026](https://train2invest.com/tsx-outlook-week-ending-june-5-2026/) - 1. Economic Events To Watch A. U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (Friday, June 5) Highest impact event of the week. Why it matters: Determines expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Influences bond yields. Impacts risk appetite globally. Often drives TSX direction for several days. TSX Impact Stocks most sensitive: Royal Bank of Canada Toronto-Dominion Bank Shopify Kinaxis B.
- [Economic Calendar: June 1 - June 5](https://train2invest.com/economic-calendar-june-1-june-5/) - Monday June 1 China’s PMI Japan’s capital spending and manufacturing PMI Euro zone’s unemployment rate, private sector credit and manufacturing PMI Germany’s retail sales (9:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for May. (9:45 a.m. ET) U.S. S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for May. (10 a.m. ET) U.S. ISM Manufacturing PMI for May. (10 a.m.
- [May 29: L.TO trading with TTCS & TSX over past 5 days?](https://train2invest.com/may-29-l-to-trading-with-ttcs-tsx-over-past-5-days/) - Executive Summary L.TO has traded largely in line with TTCS over the past 5 trading days because Loblaw is one of the largest constituents of the Consumer Staples sector. L.TO slightly outperformed the broader TSX on a risk-adjusted basis, benefiting from continued investor demand for defensive stocks. Investors continue to favor Loblaw's grocery, pharmacy, discount-banner,
- [May 29: Why Has ATD.TO Underperformed TTCS and the TSX Over the Past 5 Days?](https://train2invest.com/may-29-why-has-atd-to-underperformed-ttcs-and-the-tsx-over-the-past-5-days/) - Executive Summary Yes, ATD.TO has modestly underperformed both the TSX Composite and the TSX Consumer Staples Index (TTCS) over the past week. The primary reason is company-specific concerns, not a deterioration in the defensive retail sector. Investors remain cautious following weaker fuel-volume trends and softer consumer spending trends discussed in recent earnings reports. Other Consumer
- [May 29: Canadian Stocks Advance Amid Expectations Of U.S.-Iran Deal](https://train2invest.com/may-29-canadian-stocks-advance-amid-expectations-of-u-s-iran-deal/) - Canadian stocks edged higher on Friday as investors welcomed the developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations to end the war. However, today's economic data release, technically indicating the economy is in recession, held traders back from big moves which capped the gains. After opening higher than yesterday's close, today the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index gave ground initially but later
- [Canada’s economy technical Recession!](https://train2invest.com/canadas-economy-technical-recession/) - Elbows UP? More like pants down! Compared to Other G7 countries: Canada ranks as one of the smaller G7 economies by total GDP but performs solidly in several areas, though it lags in per capita terms and productivity growth. The G7 includes Canada, the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Japan. Here's a comparison based
- [Canadian economy shrank marginally in first quarter](https://train2invest.com/canadian-economy-shrank-marginally-in-first-quarter/) - Statistics Canada says economic growth stalled in the first quarter and real gross domestic product was slightly negative on an annualized basis. Real GDP has now declined for two consecutive quarters – meeting the definition of a technical recession – though a close look at the data paints a mixed picture of the economy. The
- [RBC, CIBC, TD Bank, BMO, National Bank and Scotiabank: A breakdown of the big banks’ second-quarter earnings](https://train2invest.com/rbc-cibc-td-bank-bmo-national-bank-and-scotiabank-a-breakdown-of-the-big-banks-second-quarter-earnings/) - Executive Summary All six major Canadian banks (RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC, National Bank) reported Q2 2026 earnings that beat analyst expectations with year-over-year profit growth. Key drivers: strong Canadian retail/commercial banking, capital markets performance, and lower provisions for credit losses (PCLs) versus the prior year. Five banks raised dividends; RBC and CIBC announced share
- [CPKC track signal workers’ union issues strike notice](https://train2invest.com/cpkc-track-signal-workers-union-issues-strike-notice/) - The union that represents track signal workers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. CP-T -2.17%decrease has issued a 72-hour strike notice, the Calgary-based railway said on Wednesday night. Contract negotiations with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers will continue into the weekend as the two sides try to reach a new collective agreement, CPKC said in a statement.
- [CIBC tops profit estimates, strikes deal to sell Caribbean division](https://train2invest.com/cibc-tops-profit-estimates-strikes-deal-to-sell-caribbean-division/) - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce CM-T -1.91%decrease reported a 23-per-cent increase in fiscal second-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates, and announced a deal to sell its Caribbean division for US$1.6-billion. Profits were up across each of the bank’s business units in the quarter that ended April 30. Capital markets earnings increased 40 per cent from a year earlier
- [TD reports higher profit on Canadian banking and capital markets strength, raises dividend](https://train2invest.com/td-reports-higher-profit-on-canadian-banking-and-capital-markets-strength-raises-dividend/) - Toronto-Dominion Bank TD-T -0.31%decrease posted earnings that topped analysts’ expectations on higher profit from its Canadian banking and capital markets units as the lender set aside fewer provisions for sour loans. The bank said it earned $2.38 a share on an adjusted basis for the second quarter ended April 30. That beat the $2.26 a share analysts estimated,
- [RBC beats profit expectations, raises dividend and plans to buy back shares](https://train2invest.com/rbc-beats-profit-expectations-raises-dividend-and-plans-to-buy-back-shares/) - Royal Bank of Canada RY-T +0.02%increase posted higher second-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates, boosted by a surge in capital markets earnings and lower provisions for sour loans. RBC’s profit climbed 25 per cent to $5.5-billion, or $3.85 per share, in the three months that ended April 30. Adjusted to exclude certain items, the bank said it earned
- [Carney picks Swedish early-warning aircraft tech over U.S. bidders](https://train2invest.com/carney-picks-swedish-early-warning-aircraft-tech-over-u-s-bidders/)
- [Bullish potential on Alimentation Couche-Tard](https://train2invest.com/bullish-potential-on-alimentation-couche-tard/) - Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD-T, Monday’s close $79.05) was in a major uptrend for more than four years, trading above a rising trendline (solid line) and its rising 40-week moving average (40wMA). We recommended the stock on numerous occasions during this period. Following the February, 2024, high of $87.27 (A), the stock began trading within a slightly
- [National Bank reports Q2 profit up from year ago, raises dividend](https://train2invest.com/national-bank-reports-q2-profit-up-from-year-ago-raises-dividend/) - National Bank of Canada reported a second-quarter profit of $1.23 billion, up from $896 million a year ago, and raised its dividend. The Montreal-based bank says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of $1.32 per share, an increase of eight cents per share. National Bank says its second-quarter profit amounted to $3.06 per diluted
- [Scotiabank tops second-quarter profit estimates, raises dividend](https://train2invest.com/scotiabank-tops-second-quarter-profit-estimates-raises-dividend/) - Bank of Nova Scotia BNS-T reported higher second-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates on a boost from its Canadian banking unit as the lender seeks to bolster its profitability. Scotiabank earned $2.6-billion, or $2.00 per share, in the three months that ended April 30. That compared with $2-billion, or $1.48 per share, in the same quarter last year.
- [Bank of Montreal posts higher quarterly profit, hikes dividend](https://train2invest.com/bank-of-montreal-posts-higher-quarterly-profit-hikes-dividend/) - Bank of Montreal BMO-T Financial reported a jump in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, lifted by robust performance in its capital markets business. Profit was $2.63-billion or $3.53 per share in the three months ended April 30, compared with $1.96-billion or $2.50 per share a year earlier. In a press release, BMO announced a quarterly dividend of $1.71
- [Micron hits $1 trillion market cap for the first time as stock surges 18%](https://train2invest.com/micron-hits-1-trillion-market-cap-for-the-first-time-as-stock-surges-18/) - Micron topped a $1 trillion market value for the first time on Tuesday as shares popped 18% on strong artificial intelligence demand for its memory chips. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/26/micron-stock-trillion-market-cap.html
- [Big banks poised to report strong profits as they buck economic uncertainty](https://train2invest.com/big-banks-poised-to-report-strong-profits-as-they-buck-economic-uncertainty/) - Canada’s biggest banks are set to post a round of resilient profits, bucking economic uncertainty and looming trade pressure ahead of talks to renew the USMCA. Analysts expect capital markets and wealth management activity to continue to bolster profits while loan growth slows and credit losses remain at elevated but manageable levels. Canadian bank stocks have surged
- [May 22/26 : Top 10 Price Decreases (Approx. Past 10 Trading Days)](https://train2invest.com/may-22-26-top-10-price-decreases-approx-past-10-trading-days/) - Based on recent TSX 60 performance trends, sector moves, and major market declines during the May 15 yield/inflation selloff, the following large-cap TSX names were among the weakest performers over roughly the past 10 trading days. Main Themes Behind the Declines 1. Rising Bond Yields The May 15 bond-market selloff was one of the largest
- [TSX: May 25 to May 30 - Things to look out for](https://train2invest.com/tsx-may-25-to-may-30-things-to-look-out-for/) - Summary The TSX remains highly sensitive to oil prices, bond yields, and Middle East developments. Rising long-term bond yields are currently one of the biggest risks to equity valuations globally. Canadian bank earnings and U.S. inflation data will likely drive short-term TSX direction next week. Commodity prices (oil, gold, copper) remain major swing factors because
- [Economic Calendar: May 15 - May 30](https://train2invest.com/economic-calendar-may-15-may-30/) - Monday May 25 U.K. markets closed (Spring Bank Holiday) U.S. markets closed (Memorial Day) (8:30 a.m. ET) Canadian wholesale trade for April. (8:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s construction investment for March Tuesday May 26 Japan’s machine tool orders (8:15 a.m. ET) U.S. ADP National Employment Report estimate for May 9. (9 a.m. ET) U.S. S&P Cotality
- [SHOP.TO & KXS.TO - Share performance over past 10 Days May 22/26](https://train2invest.com/shop-to-kxs-to-share-performance-over-past-10-days-may-22-26/) - Executive Summary SHOP.TO has been highly volatile but overall recovered strongly over the past 10 trading days after the May 15 macro-driven selloff. The stock rebounded mainly because bond yields stabilized, AI/technology sentiment improved, and investors rotated back into high-growth software names. Shopify rose from roughly C$131–133 toward the mid-140s during the rebound phase. The
- [Information Tech Capped Index ($TTTK):](https://train2invest.com/information-tech-capped-index-tttk/) - Summary The TSX Information Technology Index ($TTTK) has been one of the stronger-performing TSX sectors over the past 10 trading days, recovering sharply after the May 15 macro selloff. The rebound was driven primarily by renewed AI enthusiasm, stabilization in bond yields, and strong U.S. semiconductor/technology momentum. Major TSX technology names such as Shopify Inc.
- [George Weston Limited (WN.TO): 25D 60M](https://train2invest.com/george-weston-limited-wn-to-25d-60m/) - Summary George Weston Limited (WN.TO) performed strongly and defensively over the past 10 trading days because investors continued rotating into stable food-retail and essential-consumer businesses. WN.TO benefited from strong underlying performance at its core holdings: Loblaw Companies Limited and Choice Properties REIT. Investors increasingly viewed WN.TO as a lower-volatility “defensive holding company” during recent TSX
- [Loblaw Co (L.TO): 25D 60M](https://train2invest.com/loblaw-co-l-to-25d-60m/) - Summary Loblaw Companies Limited (L.TO) has been relatively strong and defensive over the past 10 trading days as investors rotated toward stable grocery/pharmacy businesses during broader TSX volatility. The stock benefited from strong Q1 2026 earnings growth, resilient same-store sales, and continued strength in discount banners such as No Frills and Maxi. Investors increasingly view
- [Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (ATD.TO) 25D 60M](https://train2invest.com/alimentation-couche-tard-inc-atd-to-25d-60m/) - Summary Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD.TO) has been volatile but generally resilient over the past 10 trading days because investors continue viewing it as a high-quality defensive compounder despite broader market turbulence. The stock initially weakened during the May 15 macro selloff but recovered as investors rotated back into defensive growth and stable cash-flow businesses. Fuel
- [Consumer Staples Index ($TTCS) 3M daily](https://train2invest.com/consumer-staples-index-ttcs-3m-daily-2/) - Summary The TSX Consumer Staples Index ($TTCS) has outperformed broader consumer sectors over the past 10 trading days because investors rotated into defensive stocks during macro volatility. Consumer staples benefited from concerns around inflation, rising bond yields, and slowing discretionary spending after the May 15 market selloff. Investors increasingly preferred stable cash-flow businesses with defensive
- [Dollarama Inc (DOL.TO) 25D 60M](https://train2invest.com/dollarama-inc-dol-to-25d-60m/) - Summary Dollarama Inc. (DOL.TO) has continued reaching record or near-record levels over the past 10 trading days because investors increasingly view it as one of the strongest defensive growth retailers in Canada. The stock benefited from a combination of resilient earnings growth, strong same-store sales, international expansion optimism, and “trade-down” consumer behaviour during economic uncertainty.
- [Canadian Tire Corp (CTC-A.TO): 25D 60M](https://train2invest.com/canadian-tire-corp-ctc-a-to-25d-60m/) - Summary Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC.A.TO) experienced significant volatility over the past 10 trading days, initially falling sharply and then rebounding strongly. The rebound was driven primarily by stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 earnings, share buybacks, dividend support, and optimism surrounding the Hudson’s Bay brand acquisition. Investors also rotated back into oversold Canadian consumer discretionary stocks after bond
- [Linamar Corp (LNR.TO) 25D 60M](https://train2invest.com/linamar-corp-lnr-to-25d-60m/) - Summary Linamar Corporation (LNR.TO) has experienced a major share-price recovery/spike primarily due to valuation re-rating, stronger-than-expected earnings execution, and improving sentiment toward cyclical industrial/auto manufacturers. The stock rebounded sharply after becoming deeply oversold earlier in 2026 amid tariff and recession fears. Investors responded positively to improving margins, strong cash flow, aggressive share buybacks, and resilient
- [Magna International  Inc (MG.TO): 25D 60M](https://train2invest.com/magna-international-inc-mg-to-25d-60m/) - Summary Magna International (MG.TO) has risen sharply recently due to a combination of stronger-than-expected earnings, improving automotive sentiment, recovering EV expectations, and short-covering activity. The largest catalyst was Magna’s Q1 2026 earnings report, where adjusted EPS beat analyst estimates by ~37%. Investors also responded positively to margin expansion, stronger free cash flow, and operational restructuring.
- [Consumer Discretionary Index ($TTCD) 3M Daily](https://train2invest.com/consumer-discretionary-index-ttcd-3m-daily/) - Summary The TSX Consumer Discretionary Index ($TTCD) has been highly volatile over the past 10 trading days, driven mainly by interest-rate fears, oil-price shocks, and changing consumer confidence expectations. The sector initially sold off sharply around May 15 as bond yields surged and inflation fears increased. Since then, $TTCD has partially recovered as bond yields
- [Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano](https://train2invest.com/magnitude-6-earthquake-strikes-hawaiis-big-island-usgs-assessing-kilauea-volcano/) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near Honaunau-Napoopoo on the Big Island of Hawaii late on Friday and the state’s volcano observatory was assessing the Kilauea volcano, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is located on Hawaii’s Big Island. The volcano has been erupting episodically since
- [Oil-rich Alberta to hold a vote on whether to separate from Canada](https://train2invest.com/oil-rich-alberta-to-hold-a-vote-on-whether-to-separate-from-canada/) - Alberta is poised to hold a non-binding vote on whether its residents wish to remain a part of Canada. The move follows months of campaigning from a group of separatists. “It’s time to have a vote, understand the will of Albertans on this subject, and move on,” said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Alberta Premier Danielle
- [Nvidia forecasts revenue above estimates, announces $80-billion share buyback program](https://train2invest.com/nvidia-forecasts-revenue-above-estimates-announces-80-billion-share-buyback-program/) - Nvidia NVDA-Q +1.30%increase forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday and announced an US$80-billion share repurchase program. Shares of the company were up 1.3 per cent in extended trading. The world’s most valuable company expects revenue of US$91-billion, plus or minus 2 per cent, compared with estimates of US$86.84-billion, according to data compiled by LSEG. Nvidia’s
- [May 21 AM: Oil prices jump more than 2% after Iran supreme leader says uranium must remain in country](https://train2invest.com/may-21-am-oil-prices-jump-more-than-2-after-iran-supreme-leader-says-uranium-must-remain-in-country/) - Two senior Iranian sources told Reuters that Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a directive that the enriched uranium must remain in the Islamic Republic. Oil prices traded higher in the wake of the report as it is viewed as complicating ongoing peace talks between Washington and Tehran. Oil prices jumped Thursday on a report that Iran’s
- [Climate Change:  Now UN climate experts admit climate change won’t destroy Earth tomorrow](https://train2invest.com/can-we-all-get-a-refund-now-un-climate-experts-admit-climate-change-wont-destroy-earth-tomorrow/) - New York Post Editorial Board Published May 18, 2026, 7:58 p.m. ET Apocalyptic climate-change predictions were box-office gold for Hollywood but they did untold damage to the public psyche, economy and the average man’s pocketbook. Now the United Nations’ influential climate change committee has quietly discarded the dire temperature-rise scenarios used in two previous reports predicting horrific consequences
- [Keyera, AltaGas and CN to go ahead with new rail terminal project](https://train2invest.com/keyera-altagas-and-cn-to-go-ahead-with-new-rail-terminal-project/) - Keyera Corp. KEY-T -0.61%decrease, AltaGas Ltd. ALA-T -1.56%decrease and Canadian National Railway Co. CNR-T +1.33%increase have announced a plan to go ahead with a new $240-million rail terminal project. Under the plan, Keyera will build and own the Alberta Corridor Export Rail Terminal on land it owns. The project will be supported by long-term commercial arrangements with AltaGas and CN. The terminal is
- [Lightspeed reports $28.6-million loss as revenue rises 15%](https://train2invest.com/lightspeed-reports-28-6-million-loss-as-revenue-rises-15/) - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. LSPD-T +3.78%increase reported a loss of US$28.6-million in its latest quarter as its revenue rose 15 per cent compared with a year ago. The company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the loss amounted to 20 US cents per share for the quarter ended March 31. The result compared with a loss of
- [Nvidia shares set for $350-billion price swing after earnings, options show](https://train2invest.com/nvidia-shares-set-for-350-billion-price-swing-after-earnings-options-show/) - Traders are pricing in a US$355-billion swing in Nvidia’s (NVDA-Q +2.47%increase) market value after the company reports first-quarter earnings on Wednesday, according to options positions that indicate the market ⁠is still ​bullish on the AI giant while keen to protect gains. The chipmaker’s options imply a move of about 6.5 per cent in either direction on
- [Inflation rises to 2.8% in April as gas prices soar](https://train2invest.com/inflation-rises-to-2-8-in-april-as-gas-prices-soar/) - Higher gas prices driven mainly by the war in Iran pushed the annual rate of inflation up to 2.8 per cent in April, Statistics Canada said Tuesday – the fastest pace of price hikes in almost two years. StatCan said the cost of gasoline was 28.6 per cent higher year-over-year last month as conflict in
- [The AI economy is rewriting the American Dream — and blue-collar workers are poised to win](https://train2invest.com/the-ai-economy-is-rewriting-the-american-dream-and-blue-collar-workers-are-poised-to-win/) - The rapid spread of AI across corporate America is creating a crisis for young adults with college degrees who are finding a slowdown in hiring for entry-level positions in AI-exposed industries. Major U.S. companies, including Ford, Nvidia and AT&T, have stressed the growing need for trade workers to build the infrastructure behind the AI economy.
- [Ottawa, Alberta agree on carbon pricing to advance plan for new oil pipeline](https://train2invest.com/ottawa-alberta-agree-on-carbon-pricing-to-advance-plan-for-new-oil-pipeline/) - Alberta officials expect to see first oil move through a new pipeline to the West Coast by 2033 or 2034, after the province and Ottawa signed a long-awaited deal on carbon pricing and emissions reductions in the energy sector. The agreement was inked on Friday by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith at
- [Canadian Tire Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Results](https://train2invest.com/canadian-tire-corporation-reports-first-quarter-2026-results/) - FIRST-QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Consolidated Comparable sales were down 1.0%, with growth at SportChek and Mark's offset by a decline at CTR. CTR Comparable sales1 were down 2.3%. Fixing categories grew, while Seasonal and Gardening led the decline. Western Canada outperformed, with seasonal weakness impacting Ontario and Quebec. Automotive retail sales were up for the 23rd consecutive quarter. SportChek
- [The number of Canadians filing for insolvency is picking up – and fast](https://train2invest.com/the-number-of-canadians-filing-for-insolvency-is-picking-up-and-fast/) - Canadians are filing for insolvencies at levels unseen in more than a decade as rising costs and uncertainty around housing and employment put more strain on consumers, according to the latest data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy. The number of Canadians who filed for insolvency jumped 8.5 per cent year-over-year in the
- [Hydro One’s first-quarter profit and revenue rises](https://train2invest.com/hydro-ones-first-quarter-profit-and-revenue-rises/) - Hydro One Ltd. H-T -0.63%decrease reported its first-quarter profit and revenue rose compared with a year ago, boosted by higher rates and increased peak demand. The power utility says it earned $391-million in net income attributable to common shareholders or 65 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31. The result compared with a profit of
- [Oil price spike turmoil far from over, IEA says as inventories are depleted at “record pace”](https://train2invest.com/oil-price-spike-turmoil-far-from-over-iea-says-as-inventories-are-depleted-at-record-pace/) - Oil prices could rise further over the summer as rapidly depleting inventories pile more pressure on the market, the IEA said. The energy agency also flagged further demand destruction as a result of the war, forecasting a contraction of 420 thousand barrels per day by the end of 2026. Despite the loss of demand, the
- [US: Wholesale inflation jumps 6% in April on annual basis, biggest increase since 2022](https://train2invest.com/us-wholesale-inflation-jumps-6-in-april-on-annual-basis-biggest-increase-since-2022/) - The producer price index rose a seasonally adjusted 1.4% for the month, much higher than the 0.5% Dow Jones consensus forecast and the upwardly revised 0.7% March increase. Energy was at the root of the unexpectedly high gain in producer prices, though there was evidence that the price pain is extending beyond the gas pump.
- [Earnings Calendar & Dividends Calendar](https://train2invest.com/earnings-calendar-dividends-calendar-2/)
- [Franco-Nevada: Q1 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/franco-nevada-q1-earnings-snapshot/) - Franco-Nevada Corp. (FNV) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $468.6 million. The Toronto-based company said it had net income of $2.43 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $2.38 per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.09
- [Exchange Income Corporation (TSX: EIF) ](https://train2invest.com/exchange-income-corporation-tsx-eif/) - Q1 Financial Highlights Record first quarter Revenue of $867 million, an increase of $198 million or 30% compared to the prior period. Record Adjusted EBITDA of $166 million, representing growth of $36 million or 28% over the prior period. Free Cash Flow first quarter record of $120 million representing growth of 48% compared to the
- [Ovintiv Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results](https://train2invest.com/ovintiv-reports-first-quarter-2026-financial-and-operating-results/) - Highlights: Generated first quarter cash from operating activities of $1.1 billion, Non-GAAP Cash Flow of $1.2 billion and Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow of $634 million after capital expenditures of $605 million Produced average first quarter volumes of 679 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day ("MBOE/d"), at the high end of company guidance across all
- [Oil rises as fading hopes of quick end to Iran war reignite supply worries](https://train2invest.com/oil-rises-as-fading-hopes-of-quick-end-to-iran-war-reignite-supply-worries/) - Oil prices rose 2 per cent on Tuesday as hopes for ⁠a deal ​to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran faded, with stark differences between Tehran and Washington on a peace proposal bringing supply concerns again to the fore. Brent crude futures were up US$2, or 1.9 per cent, at US$106.21 per barrel, while U.S.
- [TSX dips after hotter-than-anticipated U.S. inflation data](https://train2invest.com/tsx-dips-after-hotter-than-anticipated-u-s-inflation-data/) - Canada’s main ‌stock index ⁠opened lower ​on Tuesday, tracking losses ​on ‌Wall Street due to ‌a hotter-than-expected ​U.S. ‌inflation ​reading and ⁠fading ⁠hopes ​of a U.S.-Iran peace deal. At 9:30 a.m. ET, ⁠the Toronto Stock Exchange’s ⁠S&P/TSX composite ​index ⁠was down 0.07 per cent ‌at 34,113.67 ​points. In New York, the ‌Dow ​Jones Industrial Average
- [Retired pastor, 78, convicted and fined for preaching Bible verse near Northern Ireland hospital |](https://train2invest.com/retired-pastor-78-convicted-and-fined-for-preaching-bible-verse-near-northern-ireland-hospital/) - A 78-year-old retired pastor was convicted for preaching near a Northern Ireland hospital, raising concerns about free speech and religious freedom. https://www.foxnews.com/culture/retired-pastor-78-convicted-fined-preaching-bible-verse-near-northern-ireland-hospital
- [Pembina Pipeline: Q1 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/pembina-pipeline-q1-earnings-snapshot/) - CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Pembina Pipeline Corp. (PBA) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $363 million. On a per-share basis, the Calgary, Alberta-based company said it had profit of 58 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 59 cents per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed
- [Enbridge reports $1.67-billion first-quarter profit](https://train2invest.com/enbridge-reports-1-67-billion-first-quarter-profit/) - CALGARY - Enbridge Inc. reported a first-quarter profit attributable to common shareholders of $1.67 billion, down from $2.26 billion a year earlier. The pipeline company says the profit amounted to 77 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, down from $1.04 per share in the same quarter last year. The company said the
- [Barrick Mining beats profit estimates on higher gold prices, approves $3-billion buyback](https://train2invest.com/barrick-mining-beats-profit-estimates-on-higher-gold-prices-approves-3-billion-buyback/) - Barrick Mining ABX-T +8.21%increase beat estimates for first-quarter profit on Monday, helped by record gold prices, while the miner also approved a US$3-billion share repurchase program ahead of the planned IPO of its North American Barrick assets. Gold prices hit record highs during the quarter, averaging US$4,673.5 an ounce, up roughly 63 per cent from a year earlier,
- [Calendar May 11 - May 15](https://train2invest.com/calendar-may-11-may-15/) - Monday May 11 China’s CPI, PPI, aggregate yuan financing, new yuan loans and trade surplus (10 a.m. ET) U.S. existing home sales for April. The Street expects an annualized rate increase of 1.8 per cent. (10:30 a.m. ET) Bank of Canada’s Market Participants Survey for Q1 is released. Earnings include: Constellation Energy Corp.; Chemtrade Logistics
- [May 8 - ATD.TO share price volatility](https://train2invest.com/may-8-atd-to-share-price-volatility/) - Executive Summary Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. volatility recently has been driven by: valuation compression global acquisition uncertainty fuel margin swings defensive-sector rotation The stock has shown unusually large daily moves for a traditionally defensive consumer staples company Investors are reassessing growth expectations after years of premium performance Volatility increased despite relatively stable underlying operations Market sensitivity
- [May 8 - TSX Consumer Staples Capped Index ($TTCS)](https://train2invest.com/may-8-tsx-consumer-staples-capped-index-ttcs/) - Executive Summary The S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index materially outperformed the broader TSX during recent volatility Staples benefited from: defensive rotation stable cash-flow expectations consumer trade-down behaviour Key leaders included: Loblaw Companies Limited Empire Company Limited Metro Inc. The sector acted as a “defensive shelter” while discretionary and industrial names weakened Performance has been steady
- [Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (May 8)](https://train2invest.com/canadian-tire-corporation-limited-may-8/) - Canadian Tire Corporation Limited declined over the past ~10 trading days primarily due to: concerns about weakening Canadian consumer spending margin pressure risk broader retail-sector caution profit-taking after a strong earlier rally The decline appears to be more of a valuation reset / sentiment compression than a fundamental collapse Rising oil prices and inflation concerns
- [Linamar reports $221.4M in first quarter net earnings, up from $177.7M last year](https://train2invest.com/linamar-reports-221-4m-in-first-quarter-net-earnings-up-from-177-7m-last-year/) - Linamar Corp. says its net earnings reached $221.4 million during the first quarter, up from $177.7 million the previous year. That amounted to diluted net earnings per share of $3.71, rising from $2.94 during the prior year quarter. The Guelph, Ont.-based auto parts manufacturer says its sales totalled $2.94 billion during the three months ended
- [MG.TO share price increase over past 10 days (May 8)](https://train2invest.com/mg-to-share-price-increase-over-past-10-days-may-8/) - Executive Summary Magna International Inc. rose over the past ~10 trading days primarily due to: stronger-than-expected Q1 earnings margin improvement cash-flow strength optimism around restructuring/divestitures The move was fundamentally earnings-driven, not speculative Auto supplier sentiment improved broadly as tariff fears stabilized somewhat Investors focused more on Magna’s adjusted profitability than the headline GAAP loss The
- [TSX Consumer Discretionary Capped Index ($TTCD) performance for week ending may 8](https://train2invest.com/tsx-consumer-discretionary-capped-index-ttcd-performance-for-week-ending-may-8/) - Executive Summary S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Discretionary Index gained approximately +2.9% for the week ending May 8, 2026 Sector materially outperformed the broader S&P/TSX Composite Index (+0.6%) Performance was driven mainly by: Retail earnings strength Consumer resilience Select apparel and discount retail names Major contributors included: Aritzia Inc. Dollarama Inc. Restaurant Brands International Inc. Volatility remained
- [Aritzia’s Q4 profit spikes 35% from last year](https://train2invest.com/aritzias-q4-profit-spikes-35-from-last-year/) - Aritzia Inc.’s ATZ-T +2.89%increaselatest quarter brought a 35 per cent jump in profit and a revenue increase that was almost just as high. The Vancouver-based retailer says its fourth quarter net income reached $134.3-million, up from $99.6-million a year earlier. That result for the period ended March 1 translated to $1.12 per diluted share, up
- [Enbridge beats first-quarter profit estimates on gas transmission strength](https://train2invest.com/enbridge-beats-first-quarter-profit-estimates-on-gas-transmission-strength/) - Enbridge Inc. ENB-T +0.22%increase reported first-quarter adjusted profit on Friday that surpassed analysts’ expectations as robust performance in its gas transmission and utility businesses offset softer results in its liquids pipelines segment. The pipeline operator is benefiting from rising demand for natural gas, utility infrastructure and power supply for data centers, allowing it to generate steady growth despite
- [U.S. job growth beats expectations in April; unemployment rate steady at 4.3%](https://train2invest.com/u-s-job-growth-beats-expectations-in-april-unemployment-rate-steady-at-4-3/) - U.S. employment increased more than expected in ⁠April while ​the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3 per cent, pointing to labor market resilience and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve would leave interest rates unchanged for some time. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 115,000 jobs last month after an upwardly revised 185,000 ​advance in March, the
- [Canada’s unemployment rate rises to six-month high as full-time jobs drop](https://train2invest.com/canadas-unemployment-rate-rises-to-six-month-high-as-full-time-jobs-drop/) - Canada’s unemployment rate rose to a six-month high in April to 6.9 per cent as the economy lost a net of 17,700 jobs in March, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday, indicating a continued weakness in the labour market which has struggled in the face of U.S tariffs and trade uncertainty. Analysts polled by Reuters
- [Thomson Reuters: Q1 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/thomson-reuters-q1-earnings-snapshot-2/) - Thomson Reuters Corp. (TRI) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $459 million. On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had net income of $1.03. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for discontinued operations, came to $1.23 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed
- [Crude Oil: Short-Term Energy Outlook](https://train2invest.com/crude-oil-short-term-energy-outlook/) - https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo Crude Oil Prices Forecast next month Base case for next month: crude oil likely trades sideways to moderately higher, with WTI roughly US$58–65/bbl and Brent roughly US$62–70/bbl, assuming no major supply shock. EIA STEO and OPEC MOMR are the most useful baseline sources for near-term supply/demand balance [1] [4]. Bull case: geopolitical disruption, OPEC+
- [Cenovus posts higher profit, raises dividend as MEG acquisition spurs record output](https://train2invest.com/cenovus-posts-higher-profit-raises-dividend-as-meg-acquisition-spurs-record-output/) - Oil and gas producer Cenovus Energy CVE-T -4.23%decrease posted a rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by higher benchmark crude oil prices and as the acquisition of MEG Energy boosted its upstream production to record levels. Cenovus’ acquisition of MEG last year added the Christina Lake oil sands assets to its portfolio, boosting production and strengthening its position as
- [Tim Hortons parent Restaurant Brands reports profit up from a year ago](https://train2invest.com/tim-hortons-parent-restaurant-brands-reports-profit-up-from-a-year-ago/) - Tim Hortons parent company Restaurant Brands International Inc. QSR-T -4.74%decrease reported a first-quarter profit attributable to common shareholders of US$338-million, up from US$159-million a year earlier. The company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to 97 cents US per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, up from 49 cents US per
- [Loblaw reports higher profit as it opens more discount stores, raises dividend](https://train2invest.com/loblaw-reports-higher-profit-as-it-opens-more-discount-stores-raises-dividend/) - Loblaw Cos. Ltd. L-T -2.45%decrease reported a 6.8-per-cent increase in adjusted first-quarter profit and boosted its dividend paid to shareholders on Wednesday, as the country’s largest grocer continued to benefit from opening more No Frills and Maxi discount stores. The Brampton, Ont.-based retailer reported that customers – who have been consistently shopping at lower-priced stores in recent years
- [Suncor first-quarter earnings jump to $2.1B as it reports record production](https://train2invest.com/suncor-first-quarter-earnings-jump-to-2-1b-as-it-reports-record-production/) - Oilsands giant Suncor Energy Inc. says its first-quarter net earnings came in at $2.1 billion, up from $1.69 billion in the same period a year earlier. The profit amounted to $1.77 per share, higher than the $1.36 it earned per share during the first three months of 2025. However, the earnings were lower than the
- [Thomson Reuters: Q1 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/thomson-reuters-q1-earnings-snapshot/) - Thomson Reuters Corp. (TRI) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $459 million. On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had net income of $1.03. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for discontinued operations, came to $1.23 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed
- [Cameco reports Q1 profit and revenue up from year ago](https://train2invest.com/cameco-reports-q1-profit-and-revenue-up-from-year-ago/) - Cameco Corp. reported its first-quarter profit and revenue rose compared with a year ago, helped by increased uranium sales and higher prices. The company says it profit attributable to equity holders amounted to $131 million or 30 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31. The result was up from a profit of
- [RB Global Reports First Quarter 2026 Results](https://train2invest.com/rb-global-reports-first-quarter-2026-results/) - RB Global, Inc. (NYSE & TSX: RBA, the “Company”, “RB Global”, “we”, “us”, “their”, or “our”) reported the following results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. "We delivered broad-based GTV growth across all our sectors, underscoring the strength of our growth strategy, the commitment of our teammates, and the value we deliver as
- [TMX Group reports $224.6M in Q1 net income, rising from $105.9M last year](https://train2invest.com/tmx-group-reports-224-6m-in-q1-net-income-rising-from-105-9m-last-year/) - TMX Group Ltd. reported net income attributable to equity holders of $224.6 million in the first quarter, up from $105.9 million a year earlier. That amounted to earnings per share attributable to equity holders of 81 cents during the period, up from 38 cents during the prior-year quarter. TMX Group says its revenue reached
- [Thomson Reuters first-quarter revenue rises 10%, topping estimates](https://train2invest.com/thomson-reuters-first-quarter-revenue-rises-10-topping-estimates/) - Thomson Reuters TRI-T reported a double-digit first-quarter revenue rise on Tuesday, boosted by gains in its “Big 3” business segments of legal professionals, corporates and tax, and audit and accounting, lifting its shares ⁠in early ​trading. The Toronto-based content and technology company also reaffirmed its full-year 2026 revenue forecast of a rise of between 7.5 per cent
- [Shopify shares fall on tepid outlook after company books double-digit revenue growth](https://train2invest.com/shopify-shares-fall-on-tepid-outlook-after-company-books-double-digit-revenue-growth/) - Shopify Inc. SHOP-T -9.02%decreaseSHOP-T -9.02%decrease topped analyst expectations with double-digit revenue growth in its first quarter, but its shares fell in premarket trading as it recorded a net loss as a result of its equity investments in other companies and projected slowing revenue and profit-margin growth in the current quarter. The Ottawa-based company, which provides tools for businesses to
- [Somali pirate and Houthi alliance targets $1T oil trade route with revived hijack tactic](https://train2invest.com/somali-pirate-and-houthi-alliance-targets-1t-oil-trade-route-with-revived-hijack-tactic/) - A surge in Somali piracy is fueling fears of a Red Sea "security vacuum" across the region as analysts warn of a revived maritime crime playbook, now linked to Iran-backed Houthis. The warning follows a May 2 report from Yemen’s coast guard that armed men hijacked an oil tanker off Shabwa and steered it toward the
- [May 1: What caused TSX share price jump in the last 5 days ?](https://train2invest.com/may-1-what-caused-tsx-share-price-jump-in-the-last-5-days/) - Executive Summary TSX rebound in the last ~5 days is primarily a technical bounce after a 5-day selloff Earnings upside (Canada + U.S. tech) improved risk sentiment Energy sector strength (oil + M&A activity) supported index weighting Macro data surprise (Canada PMI, GDP) improved growth expectations Rate path stable (BoC pause) reduced downside risk Key
- [Economic Calendar: May 4 - May 8](https://train2invest.com/economic-calendar-may-4-may-8/) - Monday May 4 China’s markets closed (through Wednesday) Japan’s markets closed (through Tuesday) U.K. markets closed Euro zone’s manufacturing PMI (10 a.m. ET) U.S. factory orders for March. The Street is projecting a rise of 0.5 per cent from February. (2 p.m. ET) U.S. Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey for April (3:30 p.m. ET) BoC
- [Education – What happens when Oil  Prices Soar?](https://train2invest.com/education-what-happens-when-oil-prices-soar/) - The chart shows WTI crude (CLM26) rising sharply (~+59%) over ~3 months. TSX Composite (TXCX) rises modestly (~+6%), indicating partial positive correlation. Consumer Discretionary (TTCD) underperforms → pressured by higher energy costs. Consumer Staples (TTCS) is relatively stable → defensive behavior. Gold (GCM26) weakens (~−2.8%) while USD (DXM26) rises → typical risk/inflation dynamics. What the
- [TTCS share price decline over past 10 days](https://train2invest.com/ttcs-share-price-decline-over-past-10-days/) - Executive Summary TTCS (S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index) shows a modest short-term decline (~1–2% range over ~1 month) — consistent with recent data. The move is mild and orderly, not a selloff (low volatility, no capitulation). Decline is rate + rotation driven, not earnings shock. Staples underperform when yields rise / cyclicals outperform. Trend =
- [TTCD share price decline over past 10 days](https://train2invest.com/ttcd-share-price-decline-over-past-10-days/) - Executive Summary (last ~10 trading days) TTCD (S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Discretionary Index) has shown short-term weakness, but remains positive on very near-term momentum (5–20d) and negative on medium-term trend (100–200d). The decline is sector-driven (not single-stock) — reflects pressure across discretionary names (retail, autos, apparel). Macro sensitivity (rates + consumer spending) is the primary driver.
- [Linamar Corporation Completes Previously Announced Acquisition of WinningBLW’s Remscheid and Penzberg Facilities](https://train2invest.com/linamar-corporation-completes-previously-announced-acquisition-of-winningblws-remscheid-and-penzberg-facilities/) - Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) today announced the successful completion of WinningBLW’s Remscheid and Penzberg manufacturing facilities, further strengthening Linamar’s technology platform, vertical integration, and long-term growth outlook. The transaction was originally announced on March 27th, 2026. The Remscheid facility is a leader in mass production of high-performance precision bevel and intermediate gears for the light vehicle
- [Canadian Pacific Kansas City: Q1 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/canadian-pacific-kansas-city-q1-earnings-snapshot/) - Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CP) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $616.7 million. On a per-share basis, the Calgary, Alberta-based company said it had profit of 69 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 76 cents per share. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks
- [West Fraser Announces First Quarter 2026 Results](https://train2invest.com/west-fraser-announces-first-quarter-2026-results/) - VANCOUVER, BC , April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) reported today the first quarter results of 2026 ("Q1-26"). All dollar amounts in this news release are expressed in U.S. dollars unless noted otherwise. First Quarter Highlights Sales of $1.334 billion and earnings of $(188) million, or
- [CN reports $1.15B first-quarter profit, down from $1.16B a year earlier](https://train2invest.com/cn-reports-1-15b-first-quarter-profit-down-from-1-16b-a-year-earlier/) - Canadian National Railway Co. reported a first-quarter profit of $1.15 billion compared with $1.16 billion a year earlier. The railway says the profit amounted to $1.87 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, up from $1.85 per diluted share in the same quarter last year when it had more shares outstanding. On an
- [Agnico: Q1 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/agnico-q1-earnings-snapshot-3/) - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (AEM) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $1.7 billion. The Toronto-based company said it had profit of $3.38 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $3.40 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $3.19
- [TC Energy: Q1 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/tc-energy-q1-earnings-snapshot-2/) - TC Energy Corporation (TRP) on Friday reported first-quarter profit of $675.8 million. The Calgary, Alberta-based company said it had profit of 63 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 72 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings
- [Imperial Oil reports $940M first-quarter profit, down from $1.29B a year earlier](https://train2invest.com/imperial-oil-reports-940m-first-quarter-profit-down-from-1-29b-a-year-earlier/) - Imperial Oil Ltd. reported a first-quarter profit of $940 million, down from $1.29 billion in the same quarter last year. The company says the profit amounted to $1.94 per diluted share for the quarter, down from $2.52 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2025. Revenue totalled $12.45 billion, down from $12.52 billion a
- [Magna reports Q1 sales edged higher, adjusted profit up from year ago](https://train2invest.com/magna-reports-q1-sales-edged-higher-adjusted-profit-up-from-year-ago/) - Magna International Inc. reported a loss attributable to the company of US$12 million in its latest quarter compared with a profit of US$146 million a year earlier. The Ontario-based automotive supplier, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the loss amounted to four cents per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31 compared
- [The top 15 dividend payers in Canada,](https://train2invest.com/the-top-15-dividend-payers-in-canada/) - Here are the top 15 dividend payers in Canada, ranked by estimated total annual dividend payout (total cash dividends paid per year, calculated as dividend yield × market cap). This is the standard way to identify the largest "dividend payers" by absolute dollar amount distributed to shareholders. These are drawn from the largest Canadian companies
- [Apr 30/26:  BRENT Oil hits wartime high of $125 a barrel on reports U.S. considering new attacks on Iran. WTI Crude $ 105 +/-](https://train2invest.com/apr-30-26-oil-hits-wartime-high-of-125-a-barrel-on-reports-u-s-considering-new-attacks-on-iran/) - Crude oil hit its highest level since 2022 amid reports that the U.S. is considering new attacks on Iran and President Donald Trump’s warning that his blockade of Iranian ports could last months. The price surge came as new economic figures show that high oil prices are stoking inflation and hurting growth. Eurozone inflation rose to
- [AI Response: (Do your own research) -Forecast gold prices for the next 3 months,  & forecast share prices of FNV.TO; AEM.To; WPM.TO & ABX.TO for that period](https://train2invest.com/ai-response-do-your-own-research-forecast-gold-prices-for-the-next-3-months-forecast-share-prices-of-fnv-to-aem-to-wpm-to-abx-to-for-that-period/) - Here's the full breakdown without fluff: Gold — current ~$4,780/oz The March pullback (–10%, worst since 2013) was driven by USD strength during the US-Iran flare-up. It's now holding above the $4,400–$4,600 support zone flagged as technically significant by several institutions. That's consolidation after a historic run, not a structural break. GoldSilver 3-month consensus path:
- [US:  Core inflation rate hit 3.2% in March, as expected; GDP grew 2% in first quarter](https://train2invest.com/us-core-inflation-rate-hit-3-2-in-march-as-expected-gdp-grew-2-in-first-quarter/) - The core personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to rise to 3.2% in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/30/pce-inflation-rate-march-2026.html
- [Apr 30/26:  Economic News](https://train2invest.com/apr-30-26-economic-news/) - China’s PMI Japan’s retail sales and industrial production Euro zone’s GDP and CPI Germany’s GDP and unemployment ECB’s monetary policy meeting and Bank of England rate decision 8:30 a.m. ET: Canada’s monthly real GDP for February. Consensus is a rise of 0.2 per cent from January. 8:30 a.m. ET: Canada’s payroll survey for February. 8:30
- [Bullish on Pembina Pipeline Corp.](https://train2invest.com/bullish-on-pembina-pipeline-corp/) - Pembina Pipeline (PPL-T +1.25%increase, Monday’s close: $58.17) advanced from $38.79 in October 2023 to $60.72 in November 2024 (A–B), supported by a rising trendline (dotted) and its rising 40-week moving average (40WMA). Following this advance, the stock settled in a consolidation phase, trading largely within a horizontal range between $49 and $58 (dashed lines). The recent
- [Montreal-based CGI’s profit rises to $445-million in second quarter](https://train2invest.com/montreal-based-cgis-profit-rises-to-445-million-in-second-quarter/) - CGI Inc. GIB-A-T -14.80%decrease says it earned $444.7-million in its second quarter compared with a profit of $429.7-million a year earlier. The business and technology consulting firm says the profit amounted to $2.09 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, up from $1.89 per diluted share in the same quarter last year. On an adjusted basis,
- [This ‘New Government’ has no interest in arresting our economic decline](https://train2invest.com/this-new-government-has-no-interest-in-arresting-our-economic-decline/) - IF you have been wondering what meaning to attach to that irritating phrase the Carney Liberals use to describe themselves, “Canada’s New Government” – which was irritating enough when it was first employed, under Stephen Harper, when it was actually a new government – wonder no longer. As this Spring Economic Update makes abundantly clear, it means
- [Apr 29: Brent oil tops $118 after Trump says he will blockade Iran until it agrees to a nuclear deal](https://train2invest.com/apr-29-brent-oil-tops-118-after-trump-says-he-will-blockade-iran-until-it-agrees-to-a-nuclear-deal/) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday amid fears about prolonged shipping disruption through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Brent oil is within reach of $120 per barrel again. Oil prices jumped more than 6% Wednesday, after President Donald Trump said he will maintain the U.S. naval blockade against Iran until they agreed to a nuclear
- [Apr 29: BoC holds rate at 2.25%, but warns of energy and trade risks](https://train2invest.com/apr-29-boc-holds-rate-at-2-25-but-warns-of-energy-and-trade-risks/) - The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday, but warned that interest rates may need to change depending on the duration of the oil price shock and the outcome of trade talks with the United States and Mexico. As widely expected, the bank’s governing council kept its policy rate at 2.25
- [Celestica reports Q1 profit and revenue up, boosts full-year guidance](https://train2invest.com/celestica-reports-q1-profit-and-revenue-up-boosts-full-year-guidance/) - TORONTO - Celestica Inc. boosted its financial guidance for its full year as it reported its first-quarter profit and revenue rose compared with a year ago. The technology company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says it earned US$212.3 million or US$1.83 per diluted share in the quarter ended March 31, up from US$86.2
- [Spotify stock plummets after earnings beat expectations as guidance disappoints](https://train2invest.com/spotify-stock-plummets-after-earnings-beat-expectations-as-guidance-disappoints/) - Spotify’s soft guidance overshadowed a first-quarter earnings beat and the stock plummeted. The company expects to add 17 million net users to reach 778 million MAUs this quarter and to grow its premium subscribers by 6 million to 299 million. But net premium subscribers had been expected to grow to just over 300.4 million. Shares
- [U.S. crude oil tops $100 on report Trump dissatisfied with Iran’s proposal to open Hormuz](https://train2invest.com/u-s-crude-oil-tops-100-on-report-trump-dissatisfied-with-irans-proposal-to-open-hormuz/) - Published Mon, Apr 27 20269:05 PM EDTUpdated 2 Hours President Donald Trump is dissatisfied with Iran’s proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz, according to The New York Times. The strait remains effectively closed to tanker traffic, cutting of Gulf oil exports to the world. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/oil-prices-us-iran-hormuz-negotiations-wti-brent-crude.html
- [Shell buying Calgary-based ARC Resources in $16.4-billion deal as it mulls LNG Canada expansion](https://train2invest.com/shell-buying-calgary-based-arc-resources-in-16-4-billion-deal-as-it-mulls-lng-canada-expansion/) - Shell PLC SHEL-N +1.38%increase is acquiring ARC Resources Ltd. ARX-T +1.47%increase in a US$16.4-billion deal, boosting its holdings in a basin that supplies gas to LNG Canada as the British company mulls an expansion of a liquefied natural gas export terminal it partially owns in Kitimat, B.C. The deal, announced Monday, will increase Shell’s production by roughly 370,000 barrels a day.
- [United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC next month amid Gulf energy crisis](https://train2invest.com/united-arab-emirates-to-leave-opec-next-month-amid-gulf-energy-crisis/) - The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting oil-producers’ group OPEC, as an unprecedented energy crisis triggered by the Iran war exposes discord among Gulf nations. The loss of the UAE, a long-standing OPEC member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disagreements over a
- [Carney announces sovereign wealth fund, says Canadians will have ‘direct stake’ in new projects](https://train2invest.com/carney-announces-sovereign-wealth-fund-says-canadians-will-have-direct-stake-in-new-projects/) - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will launch its first ever national sovereign wealth fund, an investment account that he says will ensure all Canadians reap the rewards of government support for major new projects. The Canada Strong Fund will begin with an initial endowment of $25-billion. The Prime Minister made the announcement Monday, one day before
- [3rd Assassination Attempt:  Apr 25](https://train2invest.com/3rd-assassination-attempt-apr-25/) - The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting told law enforcement after his arrest Saturday night that he intended to target Trump administration officials, senior federal law enforcement sources confirmed to Fox News. Authorities identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Allen, of Torrance, Calif., adding that he prepared a manifesto outlining his intent and shared anti-Trump
- [For Week Apr 17 - May 1 : Things To Look Out For -](https://train2invest.com/for-week-apr-17-may-1-things-to-look-out-for/) - Executive Summary TSX ended last week slightly negative (~-1.3% weekly) after a 4-week run → momentum cooling Market now driven by geopolitics (oil), rates, and earnings transition Bank of Canada expected to hold (~2.25%), anchoring financials Industrial and energy signals mixed → higher volatility regime Upcoming week = macro + earnings + commodities interplay 1)
- [Calendar: Apr 27 - May 1](https://train2invest.com/calendar-apr-27-may-1/) - Monday April 27 Bank of Japan’s monetary policy meeting (through Tuesday) China’s industrial profits Germany’s consumer confidence and retail sales (10:30 a.m. ET) U.S. Dallas Fed Manufacturing Activity index for April. Earnings include: Celestica Inc., Nucor Corp., TFI International Inc., Verizon Communications Inc. Tuesday April 28 Japan’s jobless rate ECB’s three-year CPI expectations (8:15 a.m. ET)
- [Government approves Enbridge's Sunrise natural gas pipeline expansion project](https://train2invest.com/government-approves-enbridges-sunrise-natural-gas-pipeline-expansion-project/) - CALGARY - Federal Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson says the government has approved Enbridge Inc.'s $4-billion Sunrise project in B.C. The plan will see an expansion of the company's Westcoast natural gas pipeline system. The project includes the addition of about 139 kilometres of new pipeline by constructing 11 pipeline looping segments, parallel to the
- [MDA SPACE CONTRACTED BY AIRBUS FOR REPEAT ORDER OF ANTENNAS FOR ONEWEB CONSTELLATION EXTENSION](https://train2invest.com/mda-space-contracted-by-airbus-for-repeat-order-of-antennas-for-oneweb-constellation-extension/) - TORONTO , April 20, 2026 /CNW/ - MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA) (NYSE: MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has been selected by Airbus to design and build more than 880 Ka-band steerable antennas and 440 Ku-band user replacement antennas for the OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation owned
- [Japan eases tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage](https://train2invest.com/japan-eases-tsunami-warning-after-magnitude-7-7-quake-no-immediate-reports-of-casualties-damage/) - A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 meters (10 ft.) were expected. Two hours after the tremor, which struck at 4:53 p.m. (0753 GMT), tsunami waves as high as 80 cm
- [Agnico bulking up in Finland with three acquisitions worth roughly $3.8-billion](https://train2invest.com/agnico-bulking-up-in-finland-with-three-acquisitions-worth-roughly-3-8-billion/) - Canadian gold miner Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. AEM-T -3.06%decrease is bulking up considerably in northern Finland by unveiling three acquisitions worth roughly $3.8-billion. Toronto-based Agnico on Monday announced it has reached agreements to buy Rupert Resources Ltd. RUP-T +64.16%increase for up to $2.9-billion in stock and cash, Aurion Resources Ltd. AU-X +43.82%increase for $481-million in cash, and B2Gold Corp.’s BTO-T -1.31%decrease 70-per-cent stake in Fingold Ventures Ltd.
- [Canada’s annual inflation rate climbs to 2.4% as Iran war fuels rise in gas prices](https://train2invest.com/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-climbs-to-2-4-as-iran-war-fuels-rise-in-gas-prices/) - Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.4 per cent in March, with prices jumping 0.9 per cent on the month, as higher crude oil costs drove up gasoline prices, data showed on Monday. The annual inflation rate was last at this level in December. The monthly inflation spike was the highest in 14 months, Statistics
- [Oil prices jump 7% after Iran and U.S. attack ships as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-jump-7-after-iran-and-u-s-attack-ships-as-tensions-escalate-over-strait-of-hormuz/) - Published Sun, Apr 19 20266:07 PM EDT Crude oil prices surged Sunday, as the U.S. and Iran teetered on the brink of a renewed war after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate futures for May delivery rose about 7% to $89.85 per barrel by 6:09 p.m. ET. International benchmark Brent for June
- [Apr 19/26 - Oil Forecast based on current data](https://train2invest.com/apr-19-26-oil-forecast-based-on-current-data/) - Executive Summary As of April 17–18, 2026, the market has moved from full blockade pricing toward partial-reopening pricing: Brent fell to $90.38/bbl on April 17 and WTI to $83.85/bbl, after truce hopes and some tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz. The key near-term fact is that shipping is not yet normalized. Reuters reported only
- [Apr 18/26: Iran reverses course on reopening Strait of Hormuz, signals warning to US](https://train2invest.com/apr-18-26-iran-reverses-course-on-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-signals-warning-to-us/) - Iran has reversed it's decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing an ongoing U.S. naval blockade. A regional intelligence official has confirmed to Fox News' Trey Yingst that the Strait of Hormuz is "under full IRGC control and effectively closed at this moment." Multiple vessels have already been forced to turn around, and the
- [TTTK: SHOP.TO & KXS.TO](https://train2invest.com/tttk-shop-to-kxs-to/) - Executive Summary Shopify Inc.: ~+6–10% over ~10 days, driven by tech sector rally + analyst upgrades + “buy-the-dip” flows. Kinaxis Inc.: ~+3–6% over ~10 days, rebound from lows on positive growth outlook + partnerships + technical recovery. Move is macro + sector-led (tech rebound), not purely company-specific. Both stocks were previously under pressure → rebound
- [Saputo Inc. :  (SAP.TO)  10D 30M](https://train2invest.com/saputo-inc-sap-to-10d-30m/) - Executive Summary Saputo (SAP.TO) declined ~9–11% over ~10 days (mid-April), including a ~9% single-day drop. The move followed a 52-week high (~C$44) reached just days earlier → classic post-peak correction. No new negative company-specific catalyst → primarily technical + valuation-driven. Fundamentals remain stable to improving (EBITDA growth, defensive sector). Market is repricing for higher valuation
- [George Weston Limited Commits $600 Million Equity Investment to Choice Properties REIT in Connection with Its Proposed Acquisition of Real Estate Assets from First Capital REIT](https://train2invest.com/george-weston-limited-commits-600-million-equity-investment-to-choice-properties-reit-in-connection-with-its-proposed-acquisition-of-real-estate-assets-from-first-capital-reit/) - TORONTO, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- George Weston Limited (“GWL”) (TSX: WN) today announced it has committed to a $600 million equity investment in Choice Properties REIT (“Choice Properties”) (TSX: CHP.UN). The commitment has been made in connection with Choice Properties’ expected acquisition of approximately $5.0 billion of assets from First Capital REIT ("First
- [Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD.TO):](https://train2invest.com/alimentation-couche-tard-inc-atd-to-2/) - Executive Summary Alimentation Couche‑Tard (ATD.TO) declined ~8–10% over the past ~10 days (into mid-April 2026). No company-specific negative news → pullback is sentiment/positioning-driven, not fundamental deterioration. Stock had been near highs (Feb peak) → recent move is mean reversion / profit-taking. Underlying fundamentals remain strong (double-digit EBITDA / EPS growth). Market is repricing for consumer
- [Canadians are getting a one-time grocery payment this summer. Here’s when](https://train2invest.com/canadians-are-getting-a-one-time-grocery-payment-this-summer-heres-when/) - Canadians will see their one-time groceries benefit payment on June 5, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Secretary of State Wayne Long announced Friday. It’s part of the government’s new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), which will replace the existing GST/HST credit. Long cautioned Canadians that they must file their income tax return in order to be eligible
- [Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to shipping but Trump says U.S. blockade still active](https://train2invest.com/iran-declares-strait-of-hormuz-open-to-shipping-but-trump-says-u-s-blockade-still-active/) - Iran’s foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz open to all commercial ships during the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. President Donald Trump thanked Tehran for opening the strait, but said the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports remains in effect. Iranian media affiliated with the Revolutionary Guard described a limited reopening of the strait. It
- [Apr 16/26: Bank Of Nova Scotia(BNS.TO)](https://train2invest.com/apr-16-26-bank-of-nova-scotiabns-to/) - The Bank of Nova Scotia provides various banking products and services in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, the Caribbean and Central America, and internationally. It operates in four segments: Canadian Banking, International Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Global Banking and Markets. The company offers financial advice and solutions, and day-to-day banking products,
- [Apr 16 - Mkt. Update : Banks / RY.TO](https://train2invest.com/apr-16-mkt-update-banks-ry-to/) - Updated 3-Month Forecast (mid-April to mid-July 2026) for Canadian Big 6 Banks (TSX-listed). Current approximate prices (as of approx.. April 16, 2026): TD.TO $142 CAD, RY.TO $240 CAD, BMO.TO $204 CAD, BNS.TO $103 CAD, NA.TO $201 CAD, CM.TO $147 CAD. Sector setup remains similar: Q1 2026 earnings were strong across the board (all banks beat
- [Royal Bank - March 11, 2026](https://train2invest.com/royal-bank-march-11-2026/) - Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY) — Fundamental & Technical Review Executive Summary Market capitalization: ~C$320B, the largest bank in Canada and among the largest globally. Profitability: Net income ~C$20.4B in FY2025 with ~16% ROE, reflecting strong earnings growth and scale. Dividend: ~C$6.56 annual dividend (~2.8% yield), with a 10+ year record of growth. Valuation:
- [Canadian Banks: 2Q  Earnings Dates](https://train2invest.com/canadian-banks-2q-earnings-dates/)
- [BRP Suspends FY27 Guidance Due to Changes to U.S. Tariff Environment](https://train2invest.com/brp-suspends-fy27-guidance-due-to-changes-to-u-s-tariff-environment/) - VALCOURT, QC, April 14, 2026 /CNW/ - BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOO) today announced it is suspending its full-year FY27 guidance following the recent amendment of Section 232 tariffs on Steel, Aluminum and Copper imports into the U.S., which came into effect on April 6, 2026. For BRP, the amendment mainly leads to a 25% tariff on
- [AtkinsRéalis signs MOU with South Korean submarine maker contending for federal contract](https://train2invest.com/atkinsrealis-signs-mou-with-south-korean-submarine-maker-contending-for-federal-contract/) - AtkinsRéalis Group Inc., formerly known as SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. Legal issues SNC-Lavalin's management teams have been investigated in a number of allegations under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act regarding contracts beginning with the SNC-Lavalin Kerala hydroelectric dam scandal (1995–2008)[58] through to the allegations involving the bribing of Libyan officials between 2001 and 2011.[59] SNC-Lavalin Kerala hydroelectric dam
- [Aprl. 13/26: Liberal Govt. Policies Under Mark Carney](https://train2invest.com/aprl-13-26-liberal-govt-policies-under-mark-carney/) - Executive Summary Mark Carney’s energy framework centers on net-zero alignment + capital mobilization, not production growth alone. Core mechanism: carbon pricing + financial system incentives to redirect capital toward low-carbon energy. Implies reallocation within energy sector: oil sands face higher cost of capital; renewables, nuclear, and CCUS gain. Short-term: investment uncertainty + transition costs. Long-term:
- [Apr. 13/26: U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz set to begin](https://train2invest.com/apr-13-26-u-s-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-set-to-begin/) - The U.S. says it is set to start blocking ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump slammed Iran for refusing to give up its nuclear ambitions. Stock futures sank, and crude oil prices surged ahead of the blockade. The U.S. on Monday morning is set to start blocking ships from entering or
- [TSX Weekly Briefing (April 14–17)](https://train2invest.com/tsx-weekly-briefing-april-14-17/) - Macro driver in one line: Everything trades off whether the Iran ceasefire holds or breaks. 1. Primary Market Drivers Oil (WTI/Brent) — Dominant TSX Catalyst Volatility tied to Strait of Hormuz and ceasefire compliance. Brent–WTI spread = logistics stress indicator. TSX impact: Energy is ~18–20% of index; ±5–10% oil swings can move TSX ±3–5%. Trigger
- [Economic Calendar: Apr 13 - Apr 17](https://train2invest.com/economic-calendar-apr-13-apr-17/) - Monday April 13 China’s aggregate yuan financing, new yuan loans and trade surplus (8:30 a.m. ET) Canadian building permits for February. (10 a.m. ET) U.S. existing home sales for March. The Street is projecting an annualized rate decline of 0.7 per cent. Earnings include: Fastenal Co. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Tuesday April 14 Japan’s
- [April 10: Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD.TO):](https://train2invest.com/april-10-alimentation-couche-tard-inc-atd-to/) - ATD.TO’s 10‑day rise appears driven by a mix of factors: Continued positive analyst coverage and price‑target increases in March–April. Strong retail fundamentals and earnings momentum for Alimentation Couche‑Tard that lifted sentiment. Technical/momentum buying after the stock traded near its 52‑week highs (buyers piling into a breakout). Above‑average volume on key up days (shows broad buying rather than a single trade). No single material April‑8 corporate filing found — move looks like combination of analyst/earnings sentiment, sector flows and technical demand.
- [Consumer Staples Index ($TTCS) 3M daily](https://train2invest.com/consumer-staples-index-ttcs-3m-daily/) - S&P/TSX Consumer Staples Index moving opposite companies in 3 month daily chart Consumer Staples is a small sector on the TSX (only ~3.3% of the composite), so a handful of large-cap movers like Couche-Tard (ATD) and Loblaw (L) dominate the index weight. If those two move in one direction and mid-caps like Saputo or Jamieson
- [Canadian Tire Corp (CTC-A.TO): New Share Price Record](https://train2invest.com/canadian-tire-corp-ctc-a-to-new-share-price-record/) - Summary of likely drivers for CTC-A.TO's 10-day rise (April 1–11, 2026): Earnings beat and strong Q4 results announced Feb 19 (investor momentum and analyst upgrades continuing into April). Multiple analyst price-target raises in Feb–Apr improving sentiment. Stock hit new 52-week highs on April 9–10, which can attract momentum buyers and ETFs that track top performers. Steady, above-average volume on key up days (shows genuine buying interest rather than a single trade). No single April 8 material corporate filing was found; movement appears sentiment/technical-driven rather than a discrete news catalyst.
- [U.S. and Iran begin talks amid war’s fragile ceasefire](https://train2invest.com/u-s-and-iran-begin-talks-amid-wars-fragile-ceasefire/) - The United States and Iran began negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. Iran’s state-run news agency said three-party talks had begun after Iranian preconditions, including a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern
- [Canada's economy adds 14,000 jobs in March after February's whopping losses](https://train2invest.com/canadas-economy-adds-14000-jobs-in-march-after-februarys-whopping-losses/) - Canada's economy added a modest 14,000 jobs in March, Statistics Canada said on Friday, clawing back a fraction of the sharp job losses seen during the first two months of the year. The data agency's previous Labour Force Survey from February showed a loss of 84,000 jobs, a result that was largely a surprise to
- [TFSA Contribution Limit](https://train2invest.com/tfsa-contribution-limit/) - Introduced in 2009, the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is available to Canadian residents age 18 or older. In addition to cash, a TFSA can hold several other investments such as bonds, stocks, and mutual funds. Any interest income, dividends or capital gains earned in the account are not taxed and withdrawals can be made tax-free. There is
- [Inflation held sticky at 3% as U.S. headed into war with Iran, key Fed gauge shows](https://train2invest.com/inflation-held-sticky-at-3-as-u-s-headed-into-war-with-iran-key-fed-gauge-shows/) - The core personal consumption expenditures price index rose a seasonally adjusted 3% in February, the Commerce Department reported. The all-items headline inflation measure increased 2.8%. In addition to the inflation readings, the report also showed consumer spending unexpectedly down 0.1% on the month, while personal income rose 0.4%. Core inflation held above the Federal Reserve’s
- [Samsung shares rise nearly 5% on record-breaking earnings forecast buoyed by AI chip demand](https://train2invest.com/samsung-shares-rise-nearly-5-on-record-breaking-earnings-forecast-buoyed-by-ai-chip-demand/) - Samsung forecast record quarterly profit as AI chip demand lifted prices. Revenue and profit beat market expectations in preliminary guidance. The guideline suggests that Samsung is regaining ground in the high-bandwidth memory race. Shares of Samsung Electronics rose as much as 4.8% on Tuesday after the South Korean technology giant forecast record quarterly profit amid
- [Apr. 5/26: Oil prices edge higher after Trump reiterates threat to bomb every bridge and power plant in Iran](https://train2invest.com/apr-5-26-oil-prices-edge-higher-after-trump-reiterates-threat-to-bomb-every-bridge-and-power-plant-in-iran/) - President Donald Trump reiterated his demand that Iran open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. Trump then threatened to decimate every bridge and power plant in Iran within four hours of his Tuesday deadline. The president said Iran wants to make a deal and he believes they’re negotiating in good faith.
- [B.C. First Nations criticize suspension of DRIPA as ‘absolute betrayal’](https://train2invest.com/b-c-first-nations-criticize-suspension-of-dripa-as-absolute-betrayal/) - A leaked transcript of a meeting between Indigenous leaders and British Columbia Premier David Eby, about his plan to suspend the province’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, or DRIPA, shows them accusing him of “absolute betrayal” and colonialism. Speaker after speaker in the 17,000-word transcript of Thursday’s meeting, obtained by The Canadian
- [Canada is a country drowning in a flood of red ink](https://train2invest.com/canada-is-a-country-drowning-in-a-flood-of-red-ink/) - A year ago, Ottawa and the provinces were forecasting years-long deficit sprees that would add tens of billions of dollars in debt before the red ink started to turn from a torrent to a trickle. Those were the days. Now, those deficit projections are growing, quickly and dangerously. As the graphic below shows, the collective
- [US payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%](https://train2invest.com/us-payrolls/) - Published Fri, Apr 3, 2026Key PointsNonfarm payrolls rose a seasonally adjusted 178,000 in March, a reversal from the 133,000 decline in February and better than the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 59,000.The unemployment rate edged lower to 4.3%, though that was largely from a sharp reduction in the labor force.Wages also rose less than expected,
- [What Happened March 31 on the TSX?](https://train2invest.com/what-happened-march-31-on-the-tsx/) - Index direction (intraday): The S&P/TSX Composite rose ~+1.2% to ~32,300–32,800 range during today’s session. Primary driver (macro): Geopolitical easing (Middle East conflict) improved risk sentiment, triggering a relief rally. Sector performance: Broad-based gains (all major sectors positive). Technology and materials led, ~+3% type moves cited. Energy remained strong on elevated oil prices (still >$100/bbl). Macro
- [Tribunal approves $8.5-billion deal for Ontario First Nations to lead their own child welfare](https://train2invest.com/tribunal-approves-8-5-billion-deal-for-ontario-first-nations-to-lead-their-own-child-welfare/) - The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has approved an $8.5-billion agreement that will give First Nations in Ontario authority to lead their own children and family services in a long-term deal with the federal government. This is the first regional agreement to be finalized in a 20-year battle for equitable child welfare services for First Nations
- [Calendar: Mar 30 - Apr. 3](https://train2invest.com/calendar-mar-30-apr-3/) - Monday March 30 Euro area economic and consumer confidence; Germany CPI and retail sales 1030 am ET: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell participates in a moderated discussion at Harvard University Earnings include: Allied Gold Tuesday March 31 China PMIs. Japan CPI, jobless rate, retail sales and industrial production Euro area CPI for March. It’s expected to
- [Alimentation Couche-Tard CEO optimistic despite rising fuel costs straining customers](https://train2invest.com/alimentation-couche-tard-ceo-optimistic-despite-rising-fuel-costs-straining-customers/) - Higher gas prices may be rattling consumers, but the head of convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. isn't worried about it causing a dramatic hit to his business. CEO Alex Miller says historically, when fuel has become more expensive, the amount of gas the average customer purchases at one time has fallen. He says that
- [Linamar signs deal to buy two factories in Germany](https://train2invest.com/linamar-signs-deal-to-buy-two-factories-in-germany/) - Linamar Corp. says it has signed a deal with Winning BLW to buy the company's factories in Remscheid and Penzberg, Germany. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately available. Linamar says the Remscheid operation produces high-performance precision bevel and intermediate gears for the light vehicle market. The Penzberg facility specializes in helical gears and
- [Mar 27:  Stocks sink as Iran strike postponement offers limited reprieve](https://train2invest.com/stocks-sink-as-iran-strike-postponement-offers-limited-reprieve/) - Major North American indexes were mixed on Friday as ⁠the ​month-long Middle East conflict dragged on, weighing on ​sentiment ‌despite the United States pushing back another deadline to ‌strike ​Iran’s ‌energy infrastructure. At 10:09 a.m. ET the ⁠Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.06%, the S&P 500 lost 0.94%, and the Nasdaq Composite ⁠shed 1.27%. The
- [Dollarama forecasts slower sales growth ahead, signalling potential shift in consumer sentiment](https://train2invest.com/dollarama-forecasts-slower-sales-growth-ahead-signalling-potential-shift-in-consumer-sentiment/) - Dollarama Inc. DOL-T +3.29%increase is predicting sales growth will slow slightly in the coming year, signalling the discount retailer that has benefited from budget-conscious shoppers may be sensing a shift in consumer behaviour. On Tuesday, the Montreal-based retailer forecast same-store sales growth to be between 3 to 4 per cent in the year ahead, after reporting full-year same-store
- [Dollarama Inc (DOL.TO):](https://train2invest.com/dollarama-inc-dol-to/) - Executive Summary DOL.TO is ~flat to slightly down (~-2% over 10 days) Range: ~C$132 → C$129–130 → rebound toward ~C$131 Primary driver: post-earnings consolidation after strong prior run No sharp selloff → defensive resilience vs broader retail weakness Stock remains near highs → relative outperformance vs CTC, ATD Key Drivers (last 10 days) 1) Post-earnings
- [Mar 23 RTMA: CTC-A.TO](https://train2invest.com/mar-23-rtma-ctc-a-to/) - Executive Summary CTC.A.TO declined ~-7% over the last 10 trading days (≈C$193 → C$178) Trend: steady multi-day decline (no single event) Largest move: -2.6% (Mar 20) Pattern: consistent lower highs + lower lows → controlled downtrend Driver: consumer discretionary de-risking + no catalyst, not company-specific news Key Drivers (last 10 days) 1) Persistent distribution (primary)
- [SHOPIFY Inc. (SHOP.TO)](https://train2invest.com/shopify-inc-shop-to/) - Executive Summary SHOP.TO declined ~-9% over the last 10 trading days (≈C$176 → C$160) Three consecutive down days (Mar 18–20) drove most of the move (~-8%) Largest move: -4.5% (Mar 20) Driver mix: macro (rates/TSX selloff) + high-multiple compression This is a trend breakdown (lower highs + lower lows), not sideways consolidation Key Drivers (last
- [Kinaxis Inc. (KXS.TO)](https://train2invest.com/kinaxis-inc-kxs-to/) - Executive Summary KXS.TO is down ~-4% to -5% over the last 10 trading days (≈C$143 → C$137) Peak spike (+6.2% on Mar 9) followed by steady decline Trend: sharp rally → systematic de-risking → stabilization No major company-specific news in this window → move is positioning + macro Now consolidating ~C$135–138 support zone Key Drivers
- [TSX - Things to Look out For Week Beginning March 23](https://train2invest.com/tsx-things-to-look-out-for-week-beginning-march-23/) - As of March 21, 2026, the S&P/TSX Composite Index is navigating a period of heightened volatility. After three consecutive weeks of losses, including a recent 4% drop, investors should monitor the following factors for the upcoming week: Geopolitical Tension: Ongoing conflict continues to impact global markets, acting as a "buffer" against growth and driving investor
- [Calendar: March 23 - March 27](https://train2invest.com/calendar-march-23-march-27/) - Monday March 23 Euro area consumer confidence 10 am ET: U.S. construction spending for January Tuesday March 24 Japan CPI and PMIs Euro area manufacturing PMIs 815 am ET: U.S. ADP employment report 830 am ET: Canada manufacturing sales for February 830 am ET: U.S. productivity and unit labour costs for the fourth quarter 945
- [Gold Price & Gold Stocks](https://train2invest.com/gold-price-gold-stocks/) - Executive Summary Gold is ~flat to slightly up (~+1% to +2%) over the past 10 days, not down Range: roughly US$2,150 → US$2,200–2,220/oz (tight band) Primary driver: consolidation after a strong prior rally Offsetting forces: rate pressure (negative) vs safe-haven + central bank demand (positive) Net result: sideways, low-volatility digestion phase Key Drivers (last 10
- [Loblaw Co (L.TO)](https://train2invest.com/loblaw-co-l-to-2/) - Executive Summary L.TO (Loblaw) is ~flat to slightly down (~-1% to -2%) over ~10 days Price anchored around C$61–63 range Primary driver: post-earnings digestion after late-Feb revenue miss No sharp moves → low-volatility defensive behavior Stock holding key support (~C$61–62) Key Drivers (last 10 days) 1) Post-earnings overhang (dominant) Q4 (Feb 25): Revenue miss (C$16.38B
- [George Weston Limited (WN.TO):](https://train2invest.com/george-weston-limited-wn-to-2/) - Executive Summary WN.TO (George Weston) is ~flat to slightly down (~-1% to -2%) over 10 days Price moved ~C$97 → ~C$95–96, with mild volatility Primary driver: post-earnings digestion after early-March results miss No sharp selloff → controlled consolidation, not distribution Stock holding above key support (~C$94–95) Key Drivers (last 10 days) 1) Post-earnings digestion (dominant)
- [Saputo Inc. :  (SAP.TO) ](https://train2invest.com/saputo-inc-sap-to/) - Executive Summary SAP.TO (Saputo) is ~flat over 10 days (~-1% to 0%), but trend is mildly down then stabilizing Range: C$43.16 → C$41.98 → C$42.55 (dip then partial recovery) No single event-driven move; drift + minor selling pressure Weakness concentrated mid-period (Mar 11–19) Low volatility, no capitulation → typical defensive consolidation Key Drivers (last 10
- [Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD.TO):](https://train2invest.com/alimentation-couche-tard-inc-atd-to/) - Executive Summary ATD.TO fell ~-8% to -9% over the last 10 trading days (C$84 → ~C$76) Single largest move: -5.1% on Mar 18 following earnings/revenue miss Downtrend accelerated post-earnings + macro selloff (rates/inflation concerns) Price broke short-term support (~C$80) → technical weakness Move is event-driven (earnings) + macro overlay, not structural change Key Drivers (last
- [Alimentation Couche-Tard reports higher year-over-year profit of US$757.2M](https://train2invest.com/alimentation-couche-tard-reports-higher-year-over-year-profit-of-us757-2m/) - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. says its net earnings attributable to shareholders came in at US$757.2 million for the third quarter, up from US$641.4 million in the same period last year. On a per diluted share basis, the company reported net earnings attributable to shareholders of 82 cents US for the quarter, compared with 68 cents US
- [Linamar Corp (LNR.TO)](https://train2invest.com/linamar-corp-lnr-to/) - Executive Summary LNR.TO is ~flat to slightly down (~-1% to -2%) over ~10 days, with a sharp post-earnings drop followed by stabilization Primary move: -7.1% on Mar 6 immediately after Q4 earnings Earnings were strong (EPS beat), but selloff reflects expectations reset / profit-taking Price now consolidating in C$87–C$90 range, below recent highs near C$95
- [Mar 20/26: Canadian Stocks Plummet As Gulf War Shows No Sign Of De-escalation](https://train2invest.com/mar-20-26-canadian-stocks-plummet-as-gulf-war-shows-no-sign-of-de-escalation/) - Extending the nosedive seen over the two previous sessions, Canadian stocks plunged on Friday as inflationary concerns due to the intensifying gulf war pressured investors away from risky assets. After opening below yesterday's close, today the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index traded firmly negative before settling at 31,317.23, up by 537.75 points (or 1.69%). Of the
- [Mar 20/26:  Major indexes end sharply lower, bond yields surge as traders increase bets for BoC and Fed rate hikes](https://train2invest.com/mar-20-26-major-indexes-end-sharply-lower-bond-yields-surge-as-traders-increase-bets-for-boc-and-fed-rate-hikes/) - Markets update Stocks ended sharply lower, as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran entered its fourth week, deepening worries about inflation ⁠and the ​potential for higher interest rates. The U.S. military was deploying a large amphibious assault ship with thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East, while Iran’s new supreme leader hailed ​Iran’s
- [Forecast Gold prices for next 3 months (April - June)](https://train2invest.com/forecast-gold-prices-for-next-3-months-april-june/) - Gold prices have been highly elevated in early 2026, with recent spot prices fluctuating around $4,800–$5,000 per ounce (based on mid-March 2026 data, showing some volatility and pullbacks from earlier highs near $5,200+). Forecasts for the next 3 months (roughly April through June 2026, or Q2) are mixed but lean bullish overall, driven by factors
- [March 19: Why is gold cratering? Wall Street veteran Ed Yardeni has some thoughts](https://train2invest.com/march-19-why-is-gold-cratering-wall-street-veteran-ed-yardeni-has-some-thoughts/) - Gold is down about 6% at midday and is now down more than US$700 an ounce since March 2, a couple days after the start of the Middle East conflict. There are mounting concerns the war will continue for some time to come. So why isn’t gold - known for being one of the market’s
- [BoC holds benchmark rate at 2.25% amid oil price shock](https://train2invest.com/boc-holds-benchmark-rate-at-2-25-amid-oil-price-shock/) - The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday but said it’s prepared to adjust monetary policy if needed amid a global oil price shock that risks reigniting inflation. As widely expected, the central bank’s governing council kept the policy rate at 2.25 per cent for the third consecutive time. The rate
- [March 18: U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of Canada keep key interest rates unchanged amid oil-driven inflation risks](https://train2invest.com/march-18-u-s-federal-reserve-bank-of-canada-keep-key-interest-rates-unchanged-amid-oil-driven-inflation-risks/) - The U.S. Federal Reserve left short-term interest rates unchanged for the second straight meeting. In a statement, the central bank said that the “implications of developments in the Middle East for the U.S. economy are uncertain.” The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate at 2.25 per cent for the third consecutive time. However, Governor Tiff Macklem said
- [NTR.TO Chart](https://train2invest.com/ntr-to-chart/) - NTR.TO (solid blue, left axis) shows the sharp run-up from ~CA$65 to over $106, while potash MOP prices (dashed orange, right axis) climbed more modestly from ~$320 to ~$355/MT over the same period.
- [Canada’s inflation rate eases to 1.8% in February but rising oil prices likely to change outlook](https://train2invest.com/canadas-inflation-rate-eases-to-1-8-in-february-but-rising-oil-prices-likely-to-change-outlook/) - Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in February, after prices in the same period a year ago had risen sharply when the government’s sales-tax relief ended, Statistics Canada said on Monday. Excluding the effect of indirect taxes, the Consumer Price Index rose 1.9 per cent year-over-year in February, it said. The inflation
- [Forecast Week March 16 - March 20](https://train2invest.com/week-march-16-march-20/) - Executive Summary The S&P/TSX Composite enters the week of 16 March near ~32,540, about 5.8% below its early-March record high, after a risk-off week driven by geopolitics and weak Canadian data. Short-term direction will be dominated by Middle East war developments, oil price volatility, and global central-bank signals. Canadian macro data has turned weaker (job
- [Calendar: Mar 16 - Mar 21](https://train2invest.com/calendar-mar-16-mar-21/) - Monday March 16 China’s retail sales, industrial production and fixed asset investment (8:15 a.m. ET) Canadian housing starts for February. The analyst estimate is a rise of 9.2 per cent on an annualized rate basis. (8:30 a.m. ET) Canadian CPI for February. The Street expects a gain of 0.6 per cent month-over-month and 1.9 per
- [RTMA Mar 16: Kinaxis Inc. (KXS.TO)](https://train2invest.com/rtma-mar-16-kinaxis-inc-kxs-to/) - Executive Summary Kinaxis (TSX: KXS) has been volatile over the past ~10 days as part of a broader sell-off in software and AI-related tech stocks, not due to a single fundamental event. The stock has already declined ~25–28% over the past month, reflecting valuation compression in high-multiple software names. Investor concerns include AI competition, margin
- [RTMA Mar 16: SHOPIFY Inc. (SHOP.TO)](https://train2invest.com/rtma-mar-16-shopify-inc-shop-to/) - Executive Summary Shopify (SHOP.TO) declined modestly over the last ~10 trading days mainly due to valuation compression and volatility in high-growth technology stocks, not a collapse in fundamentals. The stock has been sensitive to AI-related software sector fears and margin concerns after earnings, which triggered selling across software names. Shopify still trades at very high
- [RTMA Mar 16: Loblaw Co (L.TO)](https://train2invest.com/rtma-mar-16-loblaw-co-l-to/) - Executive Summary Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) declined modestly over the last ~10 trading days mainly due to profit-taking after earnings and negative sentiment from a revenue miss and a cybersecurity incident. The latest quarter beat EPS expectations but missed revenue forecasts, which triggered a short-term stock drop. Additional pressure came from news that the
- [RTMA Mar 16: George Weston Limited (WN.TO)](https://train2invest.com/rtma-mar-16-george-weston-limited-wn-to/) - Executive Summary George Weston Limited (TSX: WN) declined modestly over the past ~10 trading days primarily due to valuation compression and short-term consolidation after a strong 12-month rally (~20%). The stock currently trades around ~C$95–97, below the 52-week high ~C$104.5. The company trades at a relatively high earnings multiple (~37×) for a mature food-retail holding
- [RTMA Mar 16: Saputo Inc. :  (SAP.TO)](https://train2invest.com/rtma-mar-16-saputo-inc-sap-to/) - Executive Summary Saputo (SAP.TO) has declined slightly over the last ~10 trading days mainly due to technical consolidation after a strong multi-month rally (~70% over 12 months). The pullback also reflects mixed earnings signals: EPS beat expectations but revenue missed forecasts in the latest quarter. Technical levels indicate support around C$41–42 and resistance near C$44.
- [RTMA Mar 16: Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD.TO)](https://train2invest.com/rtma-mar-16-alimentation-couche-tard-inc-atd-to/) - Executive Summary Alimentation Couche‑Tard (TSX: ATD) declined modestly over the last ~10 trading days primarily due to profit-taking after hitting a 52-week high and consolidation ahead of earnings. The stock recently traded around C$82–84 after peaking near ~C$85, remaining within its annual range of C$65.95–C$85.59. No material fundamental deterioration occurred; the move appears technical and
- [Consumer Staples Index ($TTCS)](https://train2invest.com/consumer-staples-index-ttcs/) - Executive Summary TTCS (S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index) ticked up over the past ~10 days mainly due to defensive sector rotation while cyclicals weakened. Broader TSX volatility (materials, tech, financials selling off) pushed investors toward stable earnings sectors such as groceries and essential retail. The sector’s move is macro-driven, not earnings-driven—no major fundamental revisions in
- [RTMA Mar 16: Linamar Corp (LNR.TO)](https://train2invest.com/rtma-mar-16-linamar-corp-lnr-to/) - Executive Summary Linamar (LNR.TO) has been volatile over the last ~10 trading days, trading roughly ~C$88–C$95, reflecting consolidation after a strong 12-month rally. The decline primarily reflects profit-taking near analyst target prices and sector cyclicality, not a fundamental earnings shock. Technical range: key support C$88–90, resistance C$95–98. Analyst consensus: average 12-month target ~C$94–96, with high
- [RTMA Mar 16: Dollarama Inc (DOL.TO)](https://train2invest.com/rtma-mar-16-dollarama-inc-dol-to/) - 1) Why DOL.TO declined over the past ~10 days 1️⃣ Short-term profit-taking after a strong rally Dollarama has been one of the best-performing Canadian retail stocks, recently trading close to its 52-week highs near C$210. After such strong gains, investors often lock in profits, which leads to short-term pullbacks. This type of movement is typical
- [RTMA Mar 16: Canadian Tire Corp (CTC-A.TO)](https://train2invest.com/rtma-mar-16-canadian-tire-corp-ctc-a-to/) - 1) Share price chart (Recent market trend) 2) Why CTC.TO declined over the last ~10 days 1️⃣ Short-term technical downtrend The stock has fallen in about 6 of the last 10 sessions, indicating a short-term negative momentum trend. Technical analysis suggests the stock is currently inside a declining short-term price channel, which often leads to
- [RTMA Mar 16: Magna International  Inc (MG.TO):](https://train2invest.com/rtma-mar-16-magna-international-inc-mg-to/) - Magna International (TSX: MG) has declined roughly 10–12% over the last ~10 trading days, with the stock falling in 7 of those 10 sessions. Below are the main reasons behind the recent drop. 1) Short-term profit-taking after a strong rally Before the recent decline, MG had surged sharply in February following earnings and guidance. Investors
- [Canada sheds 83,900 jobs in February, unemployment rate rises to 6.7%](https://train2invest.com/canada-sheds-83900-jobs-in-february-unemployment-rate-rises-to-6-7/) - Canada’s economy unexpectedly shed 83,900 jobs in February, driving the unemployment rate up to 6.7 per cent and showing the extent to which trade uncertainty is continuing to weigh heavily on the country’s labour market. The rise in unemployment was fuelled by a significant drop in full-time jobs, which plunged by 108,000 last month, Statistics
- [USA: Fourth-quarter GDP revised down to just 0.7% growth; January core inflation was 3.1%](https://train2invest.com/usa-fourth-quarter-gdp-revised-down-to-just-0-7-growth-january-core-inflation-was-3-1/) - GDP rose at a seasonally and inflation-adjusted annual rate of just 0.7% in the fourth quarter, according to a Commerce Department revision Friday. The first revision of the GDP reading was a sharp step down from the previous estimate of 1.4% and well below the Dow Jones consensus forecast for 1.5%. The core PCE inflation
- [IEA agrees to release record 400 million barrels of oil to address Iran war supply disruption](https://train2invest.com/iea-agrees-to-release-record-400-million-barrels-of-oil-to-address-iran-war-supply-disruption/) - The International Energy Agency’s 32 member countries agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil to address the Iran war supply disruption. It is the largest release of emergency stockpiles in the history of the IEA. IEA members are advanced economies in Europe, North America and Northeast Asia. Japan said earlier it will release oil
- [Recent Banks Sell Off & Next Week Forecast (Mar 9-Mar 13)](https://train2invest.com/recent-banks-sell-off-next-week-forecast-mar-9-mar-13/) - The Canadian banks (Financials) represent roughly 30% of the TSX. Last week’s sell-off was a "technical breakdown" for several of them, moving them from "Buy" trends into "Neutral/Sell" territory as bond yields spiked. Here are the specific support levels and "pain points" for the Big Five heading into next week (March 9–13, 2026). 3 Red
- [TSX ended the week down ~3.7% to ~33,084, the worst week in over a month, largely due to geopolitical risk and inflation concerns](https://train2invest.com/tsx-ended-the-week-down-3-7-to-33084-the-worst-week-in-over-a-month-largely-due-to-geopolitical-risk-and-inflation-concerns/) - Here is the commentary on what to watch next week, 1. The "War Premium" in Energy The Situation: WTI Crude spiked to $90.90/bbl on Friday due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Next Week’s Risk: We are in "headline trading" mode. If tensions show any sign of de-escalation, expect a rapid $5–$8 "air pocket"
- [Calendar Mar 9 - Mar 13](https://train2invest.com/calendar-mar-9-mar-13/) - Monday March 9 China’s CPI, PPI, foreign reserves, aggregate yuan financing and new yuan loans Japan’s real cash earnings and bank lending Germany’s factory orders and industrial production (11 a.m. ET) U.S. New York Fed’s one-year inflation expectations Earnings include: Constellation Software Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Oracle Corp. Tuesday March 10 China’s trade surplus
- [Kinaxis Inc. Reports Record Fourth Quarter 2025 Results](https://train2invest.com/kinaxis-inc-reports-record-fourth-quarter-2025-results/) - Kinaxis ® (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, reported record results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. All amounts are in U.S. dollars. All figures are prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards (IFRS) unless otherwise indicated. “Our team delivered a record fourth quarter and fiscal 2025. The results demonstrate the growing
- [George Weston: Q4 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/george-weston-q4-earnings-snapshot-3/) - George Weston Ltd. (WNGRF) on Wednesday reported profit of $200.9 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had profit of 52 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 87 cents per share. The baked goods maker and parent of the conglomerate Loblaw posted revenue of $11.86
- [Linamar reports $110.7 million in Q4 profit, up from previous year loss](https://train2invest.com/linamar-reports-110-7-million-in-q4-profit-up-from-previous-year-loss/) - Linamar Corp. reported net earnings of $110.7 million during the fourth quarter, up from a loss of $232.3 million during the same period a year earlier. The company says its earnings amounted to $1.85 per diluted share, up from a net loss per diluted share of $3.78. The Guelph, Ont.-based auto parts manufacturer says its
- [U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%](https://train2invest.com/u-s-payrolls-unexpectedly-fell-by-92000-in-february-unemployment-rate-rises-to-4-4/) - Nonfarm payrolls in February fell by 92,000, compared with the estimate for 50,000 and below the downwardly revised January total of 126,000. It was the third time in five months that the economy lost jobs. Health care, the primary growth driver in payrolls, saw a loss of 28,000, due largely to a strike at Kaiser
- [Forecast TSX - Mar 4 - Mar 6](https://train2invest.com/forecast-tsx-mar-4-mar-6/) - Here's a rundown of the key things to watch for when forecasting the TSX for the week of March 2–6, 2026: 🇺🇸 U.S. Jobs Report (Friday, March 6) The first major event for global markets comes with February's U.S. Employment Situation report, set for release at 8:30 a.m. ET on March 6. These numbers have
- [Calendar: Mar 2 - Mar 6](https://train2invest.com/calendar-mar-2-mar-6/) - Monday March 2 Japan and Euro zone’s manufacturing PMI Germany’s retail sales (9 a.m.) Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki speaks in Oslo, Norwway (9:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for February. (9:45 a.m. ET) U.S. S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for February. (10 a.m. ET) U.S. ISM Manufacturing PMI for February. Also:
- [Loblaw Reports Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Share Growth of 10.9% in the Fourth Quarter on a 12-Week Comparable Basis](https://train2invest.com/loblaw-reports-adjusted-diluted-net-earnings-per-common-share-growth-of-10-9-in-the-fourth-quarter-on-a-12-week-comparable-basis/) - BRAMPTON, Ontario, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) (“Loblaw” or the “Company”) announced today its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended January 3, 2026(1). Unless otherwise indicated, all comparisons of results for the fourth quarter of 2025 (13 weeks ended January 3, 2026) are against results for the
- [Why TRI.TO Has Fallen — Past 6 Months](https://train2invest.com/why-tri-to-has-fallen-past-6-months/) - The numbers first: TRI hit a 52-week high of $218.42 USD on July 14, 2025, and crashed to a 52-week low of $85.02 on February 5, 2026 Million Dollar Journey — a drop of roughly 61% peak to trough. That is not a dip. That is a collapse. Three distinct causes drove this: 1. Valuation
- [AI impact on Canadian Technology Stocks:](https://train2invest.com/ai-impact-on-canadian-technology-stocks/) - What happened the last 3 months: AI got too hyped, then people got nervous. Stocks in Canadian tech companies like Shopify and Kinaxis had been riding high because everyone expected AI to make them more profitable. Then reality hit — investors started asking "wait, is AI actually hurting these companies by replacing what they sell?"
- [Laurentian Bank reports $20.5M Q1 loss as it transforms itself](https://train2invest.com/laurentian-bank-reports-20-5m-q1-loss-as-it-transforms-itself/) - Laurentian Bank of Canada reported a net loss of $20.5 million in its first quarter as it was hit by costs related to its shift to become a specialty commercial bank and exit its retail and small and medium business banking business. The Montreal-based bank announced a plan in December that will see its commercial
- [Canada’s economy contracts in final quarter of 2025 as firms draw down inventories](https://train2invest.com/canadas-economy-contracts-in-final-quarter-of-2025-as-firms-draw-down-inventories/) - Statistics Canada says the economy capped off a volatile year with a contraction in the final quarter of 2025. The agency said Friday that real gross domestic product declined 0.6 per cent on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter, falling short of expectations from the Bank of Canada and most economists for flat growth.
- [WSP completes acquisition of TRC](https://train2invest.com/wsp-completes-acquisition-of-trc/) - About TRCTRC stands for adaptability. With direction setting perspectives and partnerships, our ~8,000 tested practitioners in advisory, consulting, construction, engineering and management services deliver unique resolutions that answer any built or natural imperative. By creating new pathways for the world to thrive, we help our clients adapt to change and achieve long-lasting results while solving
- [Loblaw reports Q4 profit and revenue up](https://train2invest.com/loblaw-reports-q4-profit-and-revenue-up/) - Loblaw Cos. Ltd. reported its fourth-quarter profit and revenue rose compared with a year earlier. The parent company of Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart says it earned a profit available to common shareholders of $656 million or 55 cents per diluted share for the 13-week period ended Jan. 3. The profit was up from $462
- [National Bank reports $1.25B Q1 profit, up from $997M a year earlier](https://train2invest.com/national-bank-reports-1-25b-q1-profit-up-from-997m-a-year-earlier/) - National Bank of Canada reported a first-quarter profit of $1.25 billion, up from $997 million a year earlier, helped by its acquisition of Canadian Western Bank. The bank says the profit amounted to $3.08 per diluted share for the quarter ended Jan. 31, up from $2.78 in the first quarter of 2025. Revenue totalled $3.89
- [BMO Financial Group reports $2.49B Q1 profit, up from $2.14B a year earlier](https://train2invest.com/bmo-financial-group-reports-2-49b-q1-profit-up-from-2-14b-a-year-earlier/) - BMO Financial Group reported a first-quarter profit of $2.49 billion, up from $2.14 billion a year earlier. The bank says its profit amounted to $3.39 per diluted share for the quarter ended Jan. 31, up from $2.83 per diluted share in the same quarter last year. Revenue for the quarter totalled $9.82 billion, up from
- [Scotiabank reports $2.3B Q1 profit, up from $993M a year earlier](https://train2invest.com/scotiabank-reports-2-3b-q1-profit-up-from-993m-a-year-earlier/) - The Bank of Nova Scotia reported $2.30 billion in first-quarter net income, up from $993 million a year earlier. The bank says the profit amounted to $1.73 per diluted share for the quarter ended Jan. 31, up from 66 cents per diluted share in the same period a year earlier. Revenue totalled $9.65 billion, up
- [IBM is the latest AI casualty. Shares are tanking 11% on Anthropic programming language threat](https://train2invest.com/ibm-is-the-latest-ai-casualty-shares-are-tanking-11-on-anthropic-programming-language-threat/) - International Business Machines stock is getting slammed, becoming the latest victim of rapidly developing AI technology, after Anthropic’s Claude announced COBOL capabilities. Shares of IBM fell 11% in Monday afternoon trading after Anthropic outlined a new use case for its Claude Code product: automating the exploration and analysis work that drives most of the complexity in
- [OPINION: Big banks set to post higher profits as lenders continue to shrug off trade war concerns](https://train2invest.com/opinion-big-banks-set-to-post-higher-profits-as-lenders-continue-to-shrug-off-trade-war-concerns/) - Canada’s biggest banks are set to post higher profits as elevated trading activity boosted by volatile equity markets is expected to curb the impact of softening loan demand from consumers and businesses. Analysts broadly expect profits to rise in the mid-single-digit percentage points in the first quarter as the lenders continue to shrug off concerns
- [Loblaw to spend $2.4-billion in 2026 building new stores, renovating others](https://train2invest.com/loblaw-to-spend-2-4-billion-in-2026-building-new-stores-renovating-others/) - Loblaw Cos. Ltd. L-T +2.14%increase says it plans to spend $2.4-billion to expand and renovate its store network and supply chain capabilities this year as it looks to open 70 new stores. The grocery and drugstore retailer says its plan includes 34 new Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix pharmacies and care clinics and 31 No Frills and Maxi stores. The
- [Feb 23/26: The most oversold and overbought stocks on the TSX](https://train2invest.com/feb-23-26-the-most-oversold-and-overbought-stocks-on-the-tsx/) - The S&P/TSX Composite climbed 2.3 per cnet for the trading week ending with Friday’s close and stands 6.9 per cent higher for 2026 including dividends. The benchmark’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 63 leaves it in the upper reaches of technically neutral territory, much closer to the overbought RSI sell signal of 70 than the oversold buy
- [Globe & Mail:  What to watch for in Canadian GDP](https://train2invest.com/globe-mail-what-to-watch-for-in-canadian-gdp/) - BANK WEEK: The Big Five Canadian banks are set to report this week with Scotiabank BNS-T -1.63%decrease first out of the gates Tuesday, BMO BMO-T -2.71%decrease and National Bank NA-T -0.04%decrease Wednesday, and RBC RY-T -1.47%decrease, CIBC CM-T -1.06%decrease and TD TD-T -1.61%decrease Bank reporting on Thursday. The earnings come as the group is trading at a record high and a premium to their historical average. This might seem counterintuitive considering the
- [OPINION: Projected Forecast : Feb 23–27, 2026](https://train2invest.com/opinion-projected-forecast-feb-23-27-2026/) - THIS IS AN OPINION Executive Summary (next week: Feb 23–27, 2026) Starting point: S&P/TSX Composite closed 33,817.51 on Feb 20 (record high) after a +2.25% weekly gain, helped by reduced tariff uncertainty plus strength in financials and materials. Base case (most likely): Range-bound to modestly higher for the week (~0% to +1%) as the index
- [Feb 20/26:  Energy Demand Concerns Weigh on Crude Oil Prices](https://train2invest.com/energy-demand-concerns-weigh-on-crude-oil-prices/) - March WTI crude oil (CLH26) on Friday closed down -0.04 (-0.06%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26) closed down -0.0093 (-0.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled lower on Friday amid concerns about energy demand after the US Q4 GDP grew at a slower-than-expected pace. However, losses in crude were limited due to a weaker dollar
- [Calendar: Feb 23 - Feb 27](https://train2invest.com/calendar-feb-23-feb-27/) - Monday February 23 Japanese markets closed (10 a.m. ET) U.S. factory orders for December. The Street is projecting a month-over-month increase of 1.0 per cent. Earnings include: Dominion Energy Inc., Emera Inc., Oneok Inc., Ovintiv Inc., Whitecap Resources Inc., Winpak Ltd. Tuesday February 24 (8:15 a.m. ET) U.S. ADP National Employment Report Estimate for Feb.
- [FEB 21/26: WN.TO share price increase over past 25 days](https://train2invest.com/feb-21-26-wn-to-share-price-increase-over-past-25-days/) - Here’s a straightforward explanation of why George Weston Limited (WN.TO) has been rising over the past ~25 trading days (roughly the last month on the TSX): 1. Stock Has Been Near Technical Support & Sector Strength WN.TO has traded up from lower levels closer to its 52-week low over recent months toward the upper part
- [Loblaw Accelerates the Adoption of AI-driven Digital Commerce in Canada with Google Collaboration](https://train2invest.com/loblaw-accelerates-the-adoption-of-ai-driven-digital-commerce-in-canada-with-google-collaboration/) - BRAMPTON, Ontario, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) today announced a new collaboration with Google that will offer Canadians a brand new way to shop through conversational AI. Loblaw will soon allow Canadians to shop for their favourite health, beauty and apparel products directly through AI Mode in Google Search
- [Saputo reports $220M profit in the third quarter, reversing last year's $518M loss](https://train2invest.com/saputo-reports-220m-profit-in-the-third-quarter-reversing-last-years-518m-loss-3/) - Saputo Inc. says its net earnings came in at $220 million during the third quarter, up from a loss of $518 million during the same period a year earlier. The Montreal-based company attributed the swing in profit to the absence of an impairment charge recorded in its U.K. dairy division in the third quarter
- [Canadian Tire reports strong holiday season, Q4 revenue up from year earlier](https://train2invest.com/canadian-tire-reports-strong-holiday-season-q4-revenue-up-from-year-earlier/) - Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. reported its fourth-quarter revenue rose compared with a year earlier as chief executive Greg Hicks says the retailer had one of the best holiday seasons in recent memory. The retailer says revenue for the quarter totalled $4.55 billion, up from $4.20 billion a year earlier. The increase came as consolidated comparable
- [Breaking News: Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs](https://train2invest.com/breaking-news-supreme-court-strikes-down-trump-tariffs/) - The Supreme Court struck down a huge chunk of President Donald Trump’s far-reaching tariff agenda. The law that undergirds those import duties “does not authorize the President to impose tariffs,” the majority ruled six to three. Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the opinion of the court. Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh dissented.
- [WPM - $ 11.50 per share gain in 3 days](https://train2invest.com/wpm-11-50-per-share-gain-in-3-days/) - Mkt Update Issued Feb 12, 2026 Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM.TO) Wheaton Precious Metals Corp is a precious metal streaming company. Its reportable segment includes: Gold, Silver, Palladium, Platinum, Cobalt, and Other. It generates its revenue from the sale of precious metals (gold, silver and palladium) and cobalt. 6M Daily (Feb 12/26) Track Gold Prices
- [KXS.TO: Competitive Moat Analysis & Stock Thesis](https://train2invest.com/kxs-to-competitive-moat-analysis-stock-thesis/) - Part 1: The Moat — How Durable Is It? Kinaxis's moat rests on four interlocking pillars, each reinforcing the others: 1. Switching Costs (the strongest pillar) Supply chain planning software is deeply embedded in enterprise operations — connected to ERP systems, demand signals, supplier networks, and financial planning. Ripping out Kinaxis means years of re-implementation,
- [Oil prices hit six-month highs after Trump warns Iran of ‘bad things’ if there’s no deal](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-hit-six-month-highs-after-trump-warns-iran-of-bad-things-if-theres-no-deal/) - U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran “10 to 15” days to make a meaningful deal over its nuclear program — or “really bad things” will happen. Oil prices held at six-month highs on Friday morning as energy market participants continue to closely monitor heightened geopolitical tensions. Strategists at Barclays said “if conflict is imminent
- [Here’s everything that’s pushing up food inflation right now](https://train2invest.com/heres-everything-thats-pushing-up-food-inflation-right-now/) - Canada holds the unwelcome title of having the highest rate of food inflation in the G7. And while that’s putting added price pressure on Canadian consumers, a few key items are driving much of the pain. The annual rate of food inflation climbed by 7.3 per cent in January, according to numbers released this week
- [Canadian retail sales down 0.4% in December, led by drop in vehicles, parts](https://train2invest.com/canadian-retail-sales-down-0-4-in-december-led-by-drop-in-vehicles-parts/) - Canadian retail sales decreased by ‌0.4 per cent in December to $70-billion on a monthly basis, led by a drop in ⁠sales ​at motor vehicle and parts dealers, Statistics Canada said on Friday. Sales were down in three of the nine subsectors with the building ​materials category and furniture, ‌electronics and appliances retailers category also
- [Alberta to hold wide-ranging referendum in October, Danielle Smith says](https://train2invest.com/alberta-to-hold-wide-ranging-referendum-in-october-danielle-smith-says/) - Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta will hold a referendum in October focused on wresting more control over immigration from the federal government and limiting access to education and health care for some newcomers – measures she argues are necessary as economic conditions in the province worsen. Ms. Smith announced the referendum, which she said would take place
- [Nutrien reports earnings of US$580M in Q4, up from US$118M in the previous year](https://train2invest.com/nutrien-reports-earnings-of-us580m-in-q4-up-from-us118m-in-the-previous-year/) - Nutrien Ltd. says it earned US$580 million during the fourth quarter, up from US$118 million the previous year. That amounted to diluted net earnings per share of US$1.18 during the period ended Dec. 31, up from 23 cents US in the prior-year quarter. The Saskatoon-based company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says its
- [Cenovus: Q4 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/cenovus-q4-earnings-snapshot/) - Cenovus Energy Inc. (CVE) on Thursday reported net income of $670 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Calgary, Alberta-based company said it had net income of 36 cents. The oil company posted revenue of $7.81 billion in the period. For the year, the company reported profit of $2.81 billion, or $1.54
- [Earnings summary for Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC.A)](https://train2invest.com/earnings-summary-for-canadian-tire-corporation-ctc-a/) - Q4 2025 Highlights (14-week quarter ended Jan 3, 2026) Sales & Revenue Consolidated comparable sales: +4.2% year-over-year. Retail revenue: Up ~8.8% (and 10.7% excluding petroleum). Earnings Per Share (EPS) Normalized diluted EPS: $4.47, up ~38.0% vs prior year — stronger underlying performance. Reported diluted EPS: $3.96, down from $6.54 last year (reflecting restructuring and impairment
- [U.S. economic growth slows sharply in the fourth quarter](https://train2invest.com/u-s-economic-growth-slows-sharply-in-the-fourth-quarter/) - U.S. economic growth slowed more than expected in the ​fourth quarter amid disruptions from last year’s government ‌shutdown and a moderation in consumer spending, but tax cuts and investment in artificial intelligence were expected to support activity this year. Gross domestic product increased at a ⁠1.4 per cent annualized rate ​last quarter, the Commerce Department’s
- [How Canada became poorer than Alabama](https://train2invest.com/how-canada-became-poorer-than-alabama/) - In December, Tommy Battle’s dream came true. The five-term Mayor of Huntsville is Alabama to the bone, born in Birmingham and a graduate of the state university in Tuscaloosa, but for the past 18 years he’s tried to distance his city from the state’s unsavoury stereotypes. Huntsville, in the north, is the home of the
- [Oil prices rise to six-month high on concern over potential U.S.-Iran conflict](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-rise-to-six-month-high-on-concern-over-potential-u-s-iran-conflict/) - Oil prices rose about 2% on Thursday to their highest in six months, as traders worried about tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which stepped up military activity in the oil-producing Middle East. Brent futures were up $1.23, ⁠or 1.8%, ​to US$71.58 a barrel at 1551 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was up
- [Bullish on CAE Inc.](https://train2invest.com/bullish-on-cae-inc/) - CAE (CAE-T +0.97%increase, Friday’s close $41.20) formed a bullish technical base in the shape of a “W” pattern (dashed lines). On March 13, 2025, at $34.18, we identified a breakout above the neckline of this formation (shaded area) and provided an initial upside target of $43. The stock subsequently advanced to a July high of $41.22
- [Canada’s annual inflation rate edges down in January amid lower gas prices](https://train2invest.com/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-edges-down-in-january-amid-lower-gas-prices/) - Statistics Canada says lower prices at the pump and easing shelter inflation helped rein in the pressure facing consumers in January. The agency said Tuesday that the annual rate of inflation ticked down to 2.3 per cent last month. Economists had expected inflation to hold steady at 2.4 per cent. Statscan said gas prices were
- [Sun Life, Manulife beat forecasts to post strong gains in fourth quarter](https://train2invest.com/sun-life-manulife-beat-forecasts-to-post-strong-gains-in-fourth-quarter/) - Canada’s two largest insurers beat analysts’ profit expectations for the last quarter of 2025 as the industry continues to show broad resilience to U.S trade wars and market volatility. Both Sun Life Financial Inc. SLF-T +0.32%increase and Manulife Financial Corp. MFC-T +2.81%increase ended the year with strong profit gainsacross both their asset management divisions and individual and group life insurance sales.
- [TC Energy beats profit estimates on natural gas and power demand, hikes dividend](https://train2invest.com/tc-energy-beats-profit-estimates-on-natural-gas-and-power-demand-hikes-dividend/) - Canadian pipeline operator TC Energy TRP-T +3.51%increase beat analysts’ estimates for fourth-quarter adjusted profit on Friday, helped by record natural gas flows across its North American network and increased demand for natural gas and power. Major pipeline operators such as TC Energy are doubling down on expectations of surging natural gas demand as LNG export facilities expand and
- [Magna forecasts steady sales on new Europe contracts for Chinese EVs, shares jump](https://train2invest.com/magna-forecasts-steady-sales-on-new-europe-contracts-for-chinese-evs-shares-jump/) - Magna International Inc.’s MG-T +18.94%increase share price rose by 18 per cent on Friday after the Aurora, Ont., auto parts maker forecast steady sales for 2026, buoyed by new assembly work for Chinese electric carmakers. Magna finance chief Phil Fracassa said global auto production is expected to be flat this year, but new contracts to make electric cars in Europe
- [Enbridge tops fourth-quarter profit estimates, raises dividend](https://train2invest.com/enbridge-tops-fourth-quarter-profit-estimates-raises-dividend/) - Enbridge ENB-T beat ​expectations for fourth-quarter profit on ‌Friday, and said it had sanctioned several projects to help meet surging demand for power across North America. Pipeline operators are benefiting from a ⁠surge in ​demand for natural gas, driven by liquefied natural gas exports, and soaring power generation tied to increased use of artificial intelligence and data
- [U.S. consumer prices rise less than expected in January](https://train2invest.com/u-s-consumer-prices-rise-less-than-expected-in-january/) - U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in January, but underlying inflation firmed as businesses raised prices at the start of the year, which together with a stabilizing labor market could allow the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged for a while. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2 per cent last month after an
- [Shopify stock drops despite revenue beat, $2 billion buyback](https://train2invest.com/shopify-stock-drops-despite-revenue-beat-2-billion-buyback/) - Shopify posted strong fourth-quarter revenue, helped by the key holiday shopping period. The company missed analysts’ expectations for earnings, and it forecast free-cash-flow margins in the first quarter that could be lower than last year. It also announced a $2 billion share repurchase program. Shopify on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter results that beat on the top line and gave
- [U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, more than expected; unemployment down to 4.3%](https://train2invest.com/u-s-payrolls-rose-by-130000-in-january-more-than-expected-unemployment-down-to-4-3/) - Nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 for January, above the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 55,000. The unemployment rate edged lower to 4.3%. A more encompassing measure slipped to 8%, down 0.4 percentage point from December. As has often been the case for the U.S. labor market, health care led job gains in December, adding 82,000
- [Shopify reports US$743M Q4 profit, revenue up 31 per cent from year ago](https://train2invest.com/shopify-reports-us743m-q4-profit-revenue-up-31-per-cent-from-year-ago/) - Shopify Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit of US$743 million as its revenue rose 31 per cent compared with a year earlier. The e-commerce company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to 57 cents US per diluted share for quarter ended Dec. 31. The result compared with a profit of US$1.29
- [TSX closes at its first record high of the month as weak U.S. economic reports send bond yields lower](https://train2invest.com/tsx-closes-at-its-first-record-high-of-the-month-as-weak-u-s-economic-reports-send-bond-yields-lower/) - Canada’s main stock index rose to a record high on ⁠Tuesday, with ​industrial and metal mining shares among the biggest gainers as investors weighed whether a recent rotation out of technology shares would continue. The S&P/TSX composite index ended up 233.51 points, or ​0.7%, at 33,256.83, eclipsing the record ‌closing high it posted on January
- [China consumer inflation rises less than expected in January as producer price deflation persists](https://train2invest.com/china-consumer-inflation-rises-less-than-expected-in-january-as-producer-price-deflation-persists/) - Key Points Persistent price pressure highlighted weak demand despite meeting last year’s growth target. Policymakers signaled looser monetary policy ahead of key economic meetings. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/china-inflation-january-cpi-ppi-deflation.html
- [AI fears pummel software stocks: Is it ‘illogical’ panic or a SaaS apocalypse?](https://train2invest.com/ai-fears-pummel-software-stocks-is-it-illogical-panic-or-a-saas-apocalypse/) - Key Points New AI tools from Anthropic sparked a broad sell-off in software and data stocks. Executives say fears are overblown, but analysts warn of margin and pricing pressure. Investors are reassessing which software firms can coexist with AI in the long term. The software sector faced renewed market concerns this week after artificial intelligence
- [Tech AI spending may approach $700 billion this year, but the blow to cash raises red flags](https://train2invest.com/tech-ai-spending-may-approach-700-billion-this-year-but-the-blow-to-cash-raises-red-flags/) - Key Points Tech’s megacaps announced major increases in capex for 2026, with the four hyperscalers now expecting combined spending of close to $700 billion. Reaching those numbers is going to mean a big drop in free cash flow, with Amazon projected to turn negative this year. “If you’re going to pour all this money into
- [ARC RESOURCES LTD. REPORTS YEAR-END 2025 RESULTS AND RESERVES](https://train2invest.com/arc-resources-ltd-reports-year-end-2025-results-and-reserves-2/) - Fourth Quarter Results Fourth quarter production averaged a record 408,382 boe (1) per day (58 per cent natural gas and 42 per cent crude oil and liquids (2) ), which included 118,898 barrels per day of crude oil and condensate production, the highest in ARC's 30-year history. Production per share (3) increased 10 per cent compared to the fourth quarter of
- [A comparison of TSX technology stocks vs. U.S. tech stocks,](https://train2invest.com/a-comparison-of-tsx-technology-stocks-vs-u-s-tech-stocks/) - 1) TSX Tech vs. U.S. Tech — Objective Comparison A. Market Size & Weight U.S. Tech: Dominates global markets; tech often accounts for ~25–35% of total market cap of the S&P 500 and NASDAQ indexes. TSX Tech: Represents a much smaller portion of the Canadian market. Even broad Canadian tech ETFs list only ~25–30 names
- [Fundamentals-driven explanation of technology stocks on the TSX,](https://train2invest.com/fundamentals-driven-explanation-of-technology-stocks-on-the-tsx/) - What “Technology” Means on the TSX On the Toronto Stock Exchange, the technology sector is structurally different from U.S. tech: It is smaller, more concentrated, and less platform-driven It is dominated by software, IT services, fintech, and e-commerce There is very little hardware or semiconductor manufacturing A handful of names account for most of the
- [Calendar: Feb 9 - Feb 13](https://train2invest.com/calendar-feb-9-feb-13/) - Monday February 9 China’s aggregate yuan financing, new yuan loans and foreign reserves Japan’s real cash earnings and bank lending (10:30 a.m. ET) Bank of Canada’s market participants survey for Q4. Earnings include: Apollo Global Management Inc., Becton Dickinson and Co., Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., PrairieSky Royalty Ltd., Silvercorp Metals Inc. Tuesday February 10 (6 a.m. ET) U.S.
- [Saputo reports $220M profit in the third quarter, reversing last year's $518M loss](https://train2invest.com/saputo-reports-220m-profit-in-the-third-quarter-reversing-last-years-518m-loss-2/) - Saputo Inc. says its net earnings came in at $220 million during the third quarter, up from a loss of $518 million during the same period a year earlier. The Montreal-based company attributed the swing in profit to the absence of an impairment charge recorded in its U.K. dairy division in the third quarter
- [TTCS Is Driven by a Few Heavyweights](https://train2invest.com/ttcs-is-driven-by-a-few-heavyweights/) - Here’s a clean, data‑driven breakdown of which TTCS components are contributing the most to the index’s uptrend, using the freshest available component and weight information from the search results. 📊 1. TTCS Is Driven by a Few Heavyweights The S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index is extremely top‑heavy. Based on the iShares XST ETF (which directly
- [Global software, data firms slide as AI disruption fears compound jitters over $600-billion capex plans](https://train2invest.com/global-software-data-firms-slide-as-ai-disruption-fears-compound-jitters-over-600-billion-capex-plans/) - Global technology and data stocks slid again on Friday, as ​a rout showed no signs of abating ‍on worries over the impact of powerful new AI models on their business and the billions hyperscalers plan to spend on their tech roll out this year. The risks to ‍software and ​data and analytics firms following the
- [Canada loses 24,800 jobs in January, unemployment rate dips to 6.5%](https://train2invest.com/canada-loses-24800-jobs-in-january-unemployment-rate-dips-to-6-5/) - Canada unexpectedly lost 24,800 jobs in January but the unemployment rate dipped to a 16-month low of 6.5 per cent as fewer people looked for work, Statistics Canada indicated on Friday. Analysts had forecast a gain of 7,000 jobs and for the unemployment rate to remain unchanged at 6.8 per cent. Full-time employment in January
- [TMX Group Limited Reports Results for The Fourth Quarter of 2025](https://train2invest.com/tmx-group-limited-reports-results-for-the-fourth-quarter-of-2025/) - Key Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2025 Revenue increased by 16% from Q4/24. Revenue excluding Bond Indices, ETF Stream, Verity, and nuclear sector indices grew by 13% in Q4/25 compared with Q4/24 driven by a higher rate per contract in Derivatives Trading & Clearing (excluding BOX) and a 10% increase in MX trading volumes,
- [Saputo reports $220M profit in the third quarter, reversing last year's $518M loss](https://train2invest.com/saputo-reports-220m-profit-in-the-third-quarter-reversing-last-years-518m-loss/) - Saputo Inc. says its net earnings came in at $220 million during the third quarter, up from a loss of $518 million during the same period a year earlier. The Montreal-based company attributed the swing in profit to the absence of an impairment charge recorded in its U.K. dairy division in the third quarter
- [ARC RESOURCES LTD. REPORTS YEAR-END 2025 RESULTS AND RESERVES](https://train2invest.com/arc-resources-ltd-reports-year-end-2025-results-and-reserves/) - ourth Quarter Results Fourth quarter production averaged a record 408,382 boe (1) per day (58 per cent natural gas and 42 per cent crude oil and liquids (2) ), which included 118,898 barrels per day of crude oil and condensate production, the highest in ARC's 30-year history. Production per share (3) increased 10 per cent compared to the fourth quarter of
- [BCE reports $594M Q4 profit attributable to shareholders, Crave subscriptions up 26%](https://train2invest.com/bce-reports-594m-q4-profit-attributable-to-shareholders-crave-subscriptions-up-26/) - BCE Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit attributable to common shareholders of $594 million as its revenue edged lower compared with year ago. The company says the profit amounted to 64 cents per share for the quarter compared with a profit of $461 million or 51 cents per share a year earlier. Operating revenue totalled $6.40
- [Barrick Mining: Q4 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/barrick-mining-q4-earnings-snapshot/) - Barrick Mining Corporation (B) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $2.41 billion. On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had profit of $1.43. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.04 per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for
- [Thomson Reuters reports US$332M Q4 profit, raises quarterly dividend 10 per cent](https://train2invest.com/thomson-reuters-reports-us332m-q4-profit-raises-quarterly-dividend-10-per-cent/) - Thomson Reuters raised its dividend by 10 per cent as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of US$332 million, down from US$587 million a year earlier. The company says it will pay a quarterly dividend of 65.5 US cents per share, up from 59.5 cents US per share. The increased payment came as Thomson Reuters says
- [Thomson Reuters Corp (TRI.TO) - Earnings Feb 5, 2026](https://train2invest.com/thomson-reuters-corp-tri-to-earnings-feb-5-2026/) - Thomson Reuters Corporation provides business information services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in five segments: Legal Professionals, Corporates, Tax & Accounting Professionals, Reuters News, and Global Print. The Legal Professionals segment offers research and workflow products focusing on legal research and integrated legal workflow solutions that
- [As software stocks slump, investors debate AI’s existential threat ](https://train2invest.com/as-software-stocks-slump-investors-debate-ais-existential-threat/) - Investors were assessing on Wednesday whether a selloff in global software stocks this ​week had gone too far, as they weighed if businesses ‍could survive an existential threat posed by artificial intelligence. The answer: It’s unclear and will lead to volatility. After a broad selloff on Tuesday that saw the S&P 500 software and services
- [Why SHOP.TO & KXS.TO Declined — Simple Explanation](https://train2invest.com/why-shop-to-kxs-to-declined-simple-explanation/) - Even though Shopify is a s Both Shopify (SHOP.TO) and Kinaxis (KXS.TO) dropped for very similar reasons: investors became nervous about expensive tech stocks, analysts cut price targets, and the market shifted away from high‑growth names. Neither company is in financial trouble — this is mainly a sentiment and valuation reset. 🟦 Why Shopify (SHOP.TO)
- [Rare earth miners jump as Trump is eyeing mineral stockpile to reduce China dependence](https://train2invest.com/rare-earth-miners-jump-as-trump-is-eyeing-mineral-stockpile-to-reduce-china-dependence/) - Shares of U.S.-listed rare earth miners jumped Monday after news that President Donald Trump is preparing a sweeping plan to build a strategic stockpile of critical minerals. The proposal, known as Project Vault, would launch a first-of-its-kind strategic critical minerals stockpile designed for the U.S. private sector, according to a White House official. The plan pairs $1.67
- [Copper’s slide from record reflects reality of weak demand, rising stocks, analysts say](https://train2invest.com/coppers-slide-from-record-reflects-reality-of-weak-demand-rising-stocks-analysts-say/) - A near 9-per-cent drop in copper prices in the last two days reflects a return to reality for a market whose recent surge to record highs had ‍run ahead ​of fundamentals, analysts said - with more losses likely. Weak demand, rising stockpiles, and the likelihood of higher supplies all suggested copper’s rally to record highs
- [Calendar: Feb 1 - Feb 6](https://train2invest.com/calendar-feb-1-feb-6/) - Sunday February 1 OPEC+ meeting Monday February 2 China, Japan and euro area PMIs S&P global manufacturing PMIs North American auto sales Earnings include: Walt Disney, Tyson Foods Tuesday February 3 10 am ET: U.S. job openings and labor turnover survey Earnings include: AMD, Pepsico, Pfizer, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Electronic Arts, PayPal, Clorox, Match Group
- [Gold Tailspins Amid Profit-taking, Fed Chair Announcement, PPI Release](https://train2invest.com/gold-tailspins-amid-profit-taking-fed-chair-announcement-ppi-release/) - Gold prices were in freefall on Friday as traders locked in profits from recent gains. In addition, the naming of the next candidate for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair and today's producer price data pushed the U.S. dollar higher, weighing on the yellow metal. Front Month Comex Gold for February delivery nosedived by $604.50 (or 11.37%)
- [Canada’s GDP growth unexpectedly stalled in November, seen shrinking in fourth quarter](https://train2invest.com/canadas-gdp-growth-unexpectedly-stalled-in-november-seen-shrinking-in-fourth-quarter/) - Canada’s economic growth stalled in November as an expansion in services was offset by weakness in goods-producing industries, data showed on Friday, as Canada’s economy slows down after almost a year of tariffs and trade uncertainty. Gross domestic product was flat month-on-month in November, after a 0.3-per-cent contraction in October, Statistics Canada said. Analysts polled by
- [How does US tech stocks performance impact share price of SHOP.TO and KXS.TO](https://train2invest.com/how-does-us-tech-stocks-performance-impact-share-price-of-shop-to-and-kxs-to/) - the performance of U.S. tech stocks does influence the share prices of Canadian tech names like Shopify Inc. Class A (SHOP.TO) and Kinaxis Inc. (KXS.TO), but the relationship isn’t mechanical — it’s driven by sentiment, index flows, and growth-tech correlation effects. Here’s how U.S. tech performance typically impacts these Canadian tech stocks: 1. Market Sentiment
- [Imperial Oil raises quarterly dividend, reports Q4 profit down from year ago](https://train2invest.com/imperial-oil-raises-quarterly-dividend-reports-q4-profit-down-from-year-ago/) - Imperial Oil Ltd. raised its quarterly dividend by 20 per cent and reported its fourth-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it saw lower oil prices. The company says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 87 cents per share, up from 72 cents per share. Imperial says it earned $492 million
- [CN reports Q4 profit and revenue up from year ago, raises quarterly dividend](https://train2invest.com/cn-reports-q4-profit-and-revenue-up-from-year-ago-raises-quarterly-dividend/) - Canadian National Railway Co. raised its dividend as it reported its fourth-quarter profit and revenue rose compared with a year earlier. The railway says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 91.5 cents per share, up from 88.75 cents per share. CN says it earned $1.25 billion or $2.03 per diluted share for the
- [Canada’s trade deficit widens in November on drop in gold, auto shipments](https://train2invest.com/canadas-trade-deficit-widens-in-november-on-drop-in-gold-auto-shipments/) - Canada’s trade deficit widened in November as gold shipments plunged and exports of automobiles and parts hit a three-year low. Goods exports declined 2.8 per cent while imports declined 0.1 per cent, Statistics Canada reported Thursday. That brought the merchandise trade deficit, the difference between goods imports and exports, to $2.2-billion in November from $395-million
- [Canadian Pacific Kansas City: Q4 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/canadian-pacific-kansas-city-q4-earnings-snapshot/) - Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CP) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $772.6 million. The Calgary, Alberta-based company said it had net income of 86 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 95 cents per share. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment
- [Celestica: Q4 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/celestica-q4-earnings-snapshot-2/) - Celestica Inc. (CLS) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $267.5 million. On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had net income of $2.31. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.89 per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of
- [Rogers shares jump as profit rises on strength in media, sports divisions](https://train2invest.com/rogers-shares-jump-as-profit-rises-on-strength-in-media-sports-divisions/) - Rogers Communications Inc. RCI-B-T +3.64%increase posted moderately positive 2026 guidance and increases to its revenue and net income in its fourth quarter, boosted by strong media earnings as the company looks to capitalize on its sports assets in the coming year. However, the company’s net new wireless mobile phone adds were much lower than last year, and other
- [Fed holds key interest rate steady as economic view improves](https://train2invest.com/fed-holds-key-interest-rate-steady-as-economic-view-improves/) - The Federal Reserve held its key interest steady in a range between 3.5% and 3.75% after a recent run of interest rate cuts. “Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization,” the central bank said
- [Oil prices rise after Trump says a ‘massive Armada is heading to Iran’](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-rise-after-trump-says-a-massive-armada-is-heading-to-iran/) - Crude oil prices rose Wednesday after President Donald Trump warned Iran that a “massive Armada” is heading in its direction and time is running out to make a deal on its nuclear program. Global benchmark Brent rose 55 cents, or 0.81%, to $68.12 per barrel by 10:33 a.m. ET. U.S. crude oil was up 63 cents, or 1.01%, to $63.02. “A
- [METRO REPORTS 2026 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS](https://train2invest.com/metro-reports-2026-first-quarter-results/) - 2026 FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Sales of $5,285.8 million, up 3.3% Food same-store sales (1) up 1.6% and up 1.9% when adjusting for the Christmas shift (3) Pharmacy same-store sales (1) up 3.9% Net earnings of $226.3 million, down 12.8% and adjusted net earnings (1) of $248.7 million, up 1.3% Fully diluted net earnings per share of $1.05, down 9.5% and adjusted fully diluted net
- [CGI reports $442-million in first-quarter profit, up from a year ago](https://train2invest.com/cgi-reports-442-million-in-first-quarter-profit-up-from-a-year-ago/) - CGI Inc. GIB-A-T reported a first-quarter profit of $442-million, up from $438.6-million a year earlier, as its revenue rose nearly eight per cent. The business and technology consulting firm says the profit amounted to $2.03 per diluted share for the quarter ended Dec. 31, up from $1.92 per diluted share a year earlier. Revenue for the three-month
- [Bank of Canada holds benchmark interest rate steady as expected amid trade uncertainty](https://train2invest.com/bank-of-canada-holds-benchmark-interest-rate-steady-as-expected-amid-trade-uncertainty/) - The Bank of Canada kept its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday and offered little guidance about where monetary policy will go next as U.S. protectionism continues to reshape the Canadian economy. As widely anticipated, the bank’s governing council kept the policy rate at 2.25 per cent, where it has been since October. Governor Tiff
- [Gold miner shares jump as bullion prices hit record high of $5,100 an ounce](https://train2invest.com/gold-miner-shares-jump-as-bullion-prices-hit-record-high-of-5100-an-ounce/) - Shares of gold miners jumped in morning trading on Monday, as bullion prices surged to a record high of US$5,100 an ounce, extending a historic rally driven by safe-haven demand amid geopolitical uncertainties and market volatility. Gold rose about 64 per cent in 2025, its steepest annual increase since 1979, fuelled by U.S. monetary policy
- [Franco-Nevada raises quarterly dividend, Albanese named chair](https://train2invest.com/franco-nevada-raises-quarterly-dividend-albanese-named-chair/) - Franco-Nevada Corp. FNV-T says it is raising its quarterly dividend by about 16 per cent. The gold royalty and streaming company says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 44 US cents, up from 38 US cents. The company also announced that chair David Harquail will become chair emeritus, effective as of its May 12 annual
- [China’s Zijin Gold to acquire Canadian miner Allied Gold for $5.5-billion in cash](https://train2invest.com/chinas-zijin-gold-to-acquire-canadian-miner-allied-gold-for-5-5-billion-in-cash/) - Canadian gold miner Allied Gold Corp. AAUC-T +4.02%increase has agreed to be acquired by China’s Zijin Gold International Co. for $5.5-billion in cash. Zijin Gold, which is indirectly owned by the Chinese government, is paying $44 per share in cash, a 5.4-per-cent premium to Friday’s close, representing an all-time high for the stock. Toronto-based Allied was taken public
- [Calendar: Jan 26 - Jan 30 (Earnings Season Begins)](https://train2invest.com/calendar-jan-26-jan-30-earnings-season-begins/) - Monday January 26 Germany’s business sentiment (8:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s annual revisions to Labour Force Survey (2023-2025) (8:30 a.m. ET) U.S. durable goods orders for November. The consensus projection on the Street is an increase of 3.0 per cent from the previous month. Earnings include: Nucor Corp., Steel Dynamics Inc. Tuesday January 27 China’s industrial
- [Frigid US Weather Catapults Nat-Gas Prices to a 3-Year High](https://train2invest.com/frigid-us-weather-catapults-nat-gas-prices-to-a-3-year-high/) - February Nymex natural gas (NGG26) on Thursday closed up by +0.170 (+3.49%), Feb nat-gas prices extended this week's parabolic rally on Thursday, climbing to a 3-year nearest-futures high. Natural gas prices have surged more than 60% over the last three days on forecasts of Arctic weather invading the US, boosting heating demand and potentially disrupting
- [Ottawa open to Chinese investment in Canada’s food processing, manufacturing industries](https://train2invest.com/ottawa-open-to-chinese-investment-in-canadas-food-processing-manufacturing-industries/) - Ottawa is encouraging China to invest in Canada’s food processing and manufacturing industries, an area where the country has struggled to secure the capital it needs to stay globally competitive. Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald said in an interview that he sees “lots of opportunities” under new trade agreements signed with Beijing for Chinese investment in areas such
- [U.S. economy grew 4.4% in third quarter, fastest pace in two years](https://train2invest.com/u-s-economy-grew-4-4-in-third-quarter-fastest-pace-in-two-years/) - Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its first estimate. America’s gross domestic product – the nation’s output of goods and services – rose at a 4.4-per-cent annual pace in the third quarter,
- [Natural gas prices soar as Arctic cold to blast Upper Midwest and descend across U.S.](https://train2invest.com/natural-gas-prices-soar-as-arctic-cold-to-blast-upper-midwest-and-descend-across-u-s/) - Wind chills could fall to -50 degrees Fahrenheit across the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains, according to the National Weather Service. The cold will descend south with snow and ice storms gripping much of the U.S. The wind chills pose a life-threatening risk of hypothermia and frostbite to exposed skin, the NWS warned. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/21/nautral-gas-prices-soar-as-winter-storm-arctic-cold-to-blast-us.html Energy
- [Canadian Tech Comparison: KXS vs TOI, CSU, DSG, SHOP](https://train2invest.com/canadian-tech-comparison-kxs-vs-toi-csu-dsg-shop/) - 🔍 How KXS Stacks Up Against Each One Sources: MarketBeat competitor lists, Yahoo Finance comparison data for SHOP/CSU/DSG/KXSYahoo Finance, AlphaSpread valuation comparisons for CSU/TOI, Financhill competitor metrics for KXSFinanchill. 1️⃣ Kinaxis (KXS) vs Descartes (DSG) Closest apples‑to‑apples comparison. Both are supply chain SaaS DSG is more logistics + compliance KXS is more planning + forecasting
- [OPINION:  TSX set for a long period of strong returns after breaking above key technical level: Raymond James strategist](https://train2invest.com/opinion-tsx-set-for-a-long-period-of-strong-returns-after-breaking-above-key-technical-level-raymond-james-strategist/) - North American equity markets have provided investors with healthy gains over the past few years. But 2026 may prove to be a challenging year, if history repeats itself. The second year of a U.S. presidential election cycle is often weak for equity markets. For instance, in 2022, the S&P 500 plunged 19 per cent. And
- [Canada’s inflation rate accelerates to 2.4% in December, but key measures ease](https://train2invest.com/canadas-inflation-rate-accelerates-to-2-4-in-december-but-key-measures-ease/) - Consumer prices in Canada rose at a faster-than-expected pace of 2.4 per cent in December, largely due to the base-year effect from last year’s sales tax break, but ‍closely-watched core ​measures of inflation cooled for the third consecutive month, data showed on Monday. Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast inflation would hold at the 2.2-per-cent rate recorded
- [Here’s a detailed, date-by-date outline of key economic releases next week (Jan 19–23, 2026) — including expected/consensus forecasts where available — that are most relevant for the TSX and broader market sentiment](https://train2invest.com/heres-a-detailed-date-by-date-outline-of-key-economic-releases-next-week-jan-19-23-2026-including-expected-consensus-forecasts-where-available-that-are-most-re/) - 📅 Monday, January 19, 2026 🇨🇳 China – Q4 GDP & Activity Data China Quarterly GDP (YoY) – Expected ~4.4–4.5% — growth is forecast to slow vs. prior quarter, reflecting weak domestic demand and property sector drag. Industrial Production (Dec) – (YoY) consensus not officially published — market watchers expect muted expansion or slight deceleration
- [Calendar: Jan 19 - Jan 24](https://train2invest.com/calendar-jan-19-jan-24/) - Monday January 19 U.S. markets closed (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) China GDP, retail sales, industrial production and fixed asset investment Japan core machine orders and industrial production Euro zone CPI (8:30 a.m. ET) Canadian CPI for December. The Street is projecting a decline of 0.4 per cent from November but a gain of 2.2
- [Canada, China plot course for more oil, gas and uranium exports](https://train2invest.com/canada-china-plot-course-for-more-oil-gas-and-uranium-exports/) - Canada could boost exports of oil, natural gas and uranium to China under agreements reached during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing. Mr. Carney announced Canada would welcome Chinese investments in areas including energy, agriculture and consumer products as part of a joint “economic and trade cooperation roadmap” released by Beijing and Ottawa Thursday. Ottawa and Beijing also
- [Canadian Natural Resources set to acquire Tourmaline’s natural gas business](https://train2invest.com/canadian-natural-resources-set-to-acquire-tourmalines-natural-gas-business/) - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. CNQ-T +1.70%increase, the country’s largest energy company, is poised to purchase a $1-billion-plus portfolio of Alberta natural gas properties from Tourmaline Oil Corp. TOU-T -0.05%decrease Canadian Natural filed the paperwork for federal Competition Bureau approval of a transaction with Tourmaline on Dec. 30, according to arecent notification published by the bureau. However, the regulator and the Calgary-based companies did
- [Aritzia reports quarterly sales over $1-billion for the first time](https://train2invest.com/aritzia-reports-quarterly-sales-over-1-billion-for-the-first-time/) - Trendy fashion retailer Aritzia Inc. ATZ-T -0.55%decrease reported a nearly 90-per-cent jump in its third-quarter profit and hiked its full-year sales forecasts as the company’s continuing U.S. expansion and growing digital presence stoked demand among shoppers. The Vancouver-based clothing brand on Thursday reported net income of $138.9-million or $1.16 per diluted share in the third quarter ended Nov.
- [Maple Leaf Foods hikes dividend expecting mid-single-digit revenue growth in 2026](https://train2invest.com/maple-leaf-foods-hikes-dividend-expecting-mid-single-digit-revenue-growth-in-2026/) - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. MFI-T +3.86%increase is raising its quarterly dividend as it expects a mid-single-digit increase in revenue for fiscal 2026 compared with 2025. The company says its adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $520-million and $540-million, driven by revenue growth and margin improvement from various initiatives. Maple Leaf is also planning to spend about $160-million
- [U.S. inflation eases to 2.7% in December, remains higher than Fed’s target](https://train2invest.com/u-s-inflation-eases-to-2-7-in-december-remains-higher-than-feds-target/) - Inflation cooled a bit last month as prices for gas and used cars fell, a sign that cost pressures are slowly easing. Consumer prices rose 0.3 per cent in December from the prior month, the Labor Department said Tuesday, the same as in November. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 0.2
- [JAN 12/26: The week ahead: Earnings start, inflation data pose tests for resilient U.S. stocks](https://train2invest.com/jan-12-26-the-week-ahead-earnings-start-inflation-data-pose-tests-for-resilient-u-s-stocks/) - U.S. stocks have kicked off 2026 on a strong note, but could face turbulence in the coming days with the start of corporate earnings season, fresh inflation data and rising geopolitical uncertainty. The S&P 500 is up nearly 2% already in ‍January, on ​the heels of the benchmark index in 2025 closing out its third
- [Jan 9/26: Nat-Gas Prices Sink on Warm US Weather Forecasts](https://train2invest.com/jan-9-26-nat-gas-prices-sink-on-warm-us-weather-forecasts/) - February Nymex natural gas (NGG26) on Friday closed down -0.238 (-6.99%), Feb nat-gas prices added to this week's sell-off on Friday, dropping to a 2.5-month nearest-futures low. Forecasts of warmer US weather that will reduce nat-gas heating demand and allow storage levels to rebuild are undercutting prices. Forecaster NatGasWeather said Friday that forecasts are
- [JAN 8th : Crude Rallies on Stronger Energy Demand and Index Buying of Crude Futures](https://train2invest.com/june-8-crude-rallies-on-stronger-energy-demand-and-index-buying-of-crude-futures/) - February WTI crude oil (CLG26) today is up +0.99 (+1.77%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26) is up +0.0435 (+2.57%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher after today's better-than-expected US economic news shows strength in energy demand. Also, the upcoming annual rebalancing of commodity indexes will see buying of oil contracts, a bullish factor
- [Calendar: What investors need to know for the week ahead](https://train2invest.com/calendar-what-investors-need-to-know-for-the-week-ahead-7/) - Sunday, Jan. 4 OPEC+ meeting Monday, Jan. 5 Japan and China release PMIs North American auto sales for December 10 am ET: U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI Tuesday, Jan. 6 China expected to release foreign reserves Services PMIs to be released in Europe; Germany and France release inflation data for December 930 am ET: Canada S&P
- [CORRUPTION? - Ukrainian President Zelensky appoints Chrystia Freeland as economic development adviser](https://train2invest.com/corruption-ukrainian-president-zelensky-appoints-chrystia-freeland-as-economic-development-adviser/) - RECALL $ 2.3 BILLION ECONOMIC AID FROM CANADIAN TAX PAYERS ! Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed former federal minister Chrystia Freeland as an adviser on economic development. Freeland has long expressed her support for Ukraine amid its war with Russia. She has said the country could become an economic juggernaut by taking up the opportunities it missed after
- [OPINION: What the U.S. attack on Venezuela could mean for oil and Canadian crude exports](https://train2invest.com/opinion-what-the-u-s-attack-on-venezuela-could-mean-for-oil-and-canadian-crude-exports/) - The United States and its oil industry will take control of Venezuela’s diminished energy sector after U.S. forces attacked the South American OPEC member and captured its leader and his wife, President Donald Trump said. Given the industry’s state of disrepair, it could take several years for Venezuelan oil production to recover to meaningful volumes. U.S. oil majors have so far
- [DEC 29/25: Nat-Gas Prices Soar as US Temps Plunge](https://train2invest.com/dec-29-25-nat-gas-prices-soar-as-us-temps-plunge/) - January Nymex natural gas (NGF26) on Monday closed up +0.321 (+7.35%), January nat-gas on Monday rallied sharply to a 3-week high on the outlook for colder US temperatures, which are expected to boost heating demand for nat-gas. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said that colder-than-normal temperatures are expected across the Northeast for January 3-7. Nat-gas prices
- [Silver futures log worst day since 2021, retreating sharply from record](https://train2invest.com/silver-futures-log-worst-day-since-2021-retreating-sharply-from-record/) - One of the best trades of the year just staged a massive reversal. Silver futures fell 8.7% on Monday, after topping $80 an ounce for the first time ever in overnight trading. The precious metal settled at $70.46 an ounce. It was the worst day for silver futures since February 2021. The move is even more
- [Silver crosses $77 mark while gold, platinum stretch record highs](https://train2invest.com/silver-crosses-77-mark-while-gold-platinum-stretch-record-highs/) - Silver breached the $77 mark for the first time on Friday, ‍while gold and platinum ‍hit record highs, buoyed by ‍expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical tensions that fueled safe-haven demand. Spot silver jumped 7% to $77.12 per ounce, after hitting ‌an ‌all-time high of $77.11, marking a 167% year-to-date surge driven ​by supply deficits, its designation as a U.S. critical mineral, and
- [​Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs as Santa rally arrives](https://train2invest.com/dow-sp-500-close-at-record-highs-as-santa-rally-arrives/) - U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday, with each of the major indexes recording their fifth straight session of gains as the Dow Industrials and S&P 500 registered closing record highs in a broad rally ‍during a holiday-shortened ​session. The TSX, which like American markets closed early at 1 pm ET, ended the session with slight
- [Calendar: Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026](https://train2invest.com/calendar-dec-29-2025-jan-2-2026/) - Monday December 29 China industrial profits Bank of Japan’s summary of opinions from Dec. 18-19 meeting are released (8:30 a.m. ET) U.S. goods trade deficit for October. (8:30 a.m. ET) U.S. wholesale and retail inventories for October. (10 a.m. ET) U.S. pending home sales for November. Tuesday December 30 China current account surplus (9 a.m.
- [Dec 24/25:  Dollar Index Posts 2.75-Month Low But Then Recovers](https://train2invest.com/dec-24-25-dollar-index-posts-2-75-month-low-but-then-recovers/) - The dollar index (DXY00) today posted a new 2.75-month low but then recovered and is little changed. The dollar continues to trade on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets on Tuesday reduced the odds for a -25 bp rate cut at
- [DEC 23/25:  Gold tops $4,500 while silver, platinum surge to new peaks](https://train2invest.com/dec-23-25-gold-tops-4500-while-silver-platinum-surge-to-new-peaks/) - Gold ⁠broke above $4,500 an ounce for the first time on Wednesday while silver and platinum also marked new record highs, ‍as safe-haven demand and ‍expectations of further U.S. rate ‍cuts next year fuelled speculative interest in precious metals. Spot gold was up 0.2% at $4,494.49 per ounce, after marking a record high of $4,525.19 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures for ‌February ‌delivery climbed 0.4% to $4,523.10. Silver
- [Oil rises for sixth session on U.S. data, geopolitical tension](https://train2invest.com/oil-rises-for-sixth-session-on-u-s-data-geopolitical-tension/) - Oil prices rose for a sixth day on Wednesday, ​supported by robust U.S. economic growth and ‍the risk of supply disruptions from Venezuela and Russia, though prices were on course for their steepest annual decline since 2020. Brent crude futures were up 13 cents, ‍or 0.2 per cent, ​to US$62.51 a barrel at 9:25 a.m.
- [US economy grew much faster than expected in the third quarter, delayed report shows](https://train2invest.com/us-economy-grew-much-faster-than-expected-in-the-third-quarter-delayed-report-shows/) - The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the third quarter, according to the Commerce Department's estimate. https://c2e040902a7a62790046ead5f12e05d4.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-45/html/container.html The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Tuesday released its initial estimate of third-quarter GDP, which showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 4.3% in the three-month period including July, August and September. That figure
- [Canada’s economy to end year on weak footing after tariff turmoil](https://train2invest.com/canadas-economy-to-end-year-on-weak-footing-after-tariff-turmoil/) - While Canada’s economy likely rebounded slightly last month after a widespread contraction in October, the fourth quarter is shaping up to be a weak one as tariff-hit industries weigh on growth. Industry-based gross domestic product expanded 0.1 per cent in November, according to a preliminary estimate from Statistics Canada, coming on the heels of a
- [Manufacturing sales down 1% in October, Statscan data show](https://train2invest.com/manufacturing-sales-down-1-in-october-statscan-data-show/) - Statistics Canada says total manufacturing sales fell 1 per cent to $71.5-billion in October. The agency says sales were down in 11 of the 21 subsectors it tracks as sales of chemical products fell 6 per cent. Meanwhile, sales in the wood product subsector fell 9 per cent as wood product manufacturing in Canada were
- [Canada’s inflation rate unchanged at 2.2% in November](https://train2invest.com/canadas-inflation-rate-unchanged-at-2-2-in-november/) - Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.2 per cent in November, unchanged from the previous month, driven primarily by an increase in food prices which rose at their fastest pace in more than two years, Statistics Canada said on Monday. A year-on-year drop in the costs of gasoline and shelter partially offset the rise in food
- [Calendar: Dec 15 - Dec19, 2025](https://train2invest.com/calendar-dec-15-dec19-2025/) - Monday December 15 China retail sales, industrial production and fixed asset investment Euro zone industrial production (5 a.m. ET) Canada’s existing home sales and average prices for November. Estimates are year-over-year declines of 11.0 per cent and 2.5 per cent, respectively. (5 a.m. ET) Canada’s MLS Home Price Index for November. Estimate is a year-over-year
- [Grocery retailer Empire reports $159M Q2 profit, down from $173M a year ago](https://train2invest.com/grocery-retailer-empire-reports-159m-q2-profit-down-from-173m-a-year-ago/) - Empire Co. Ltd. says it earned $159 million in its latest quarter, down from $173 million in the same quarter last year. The company behind Sobeys says its profit amounted to 69 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Nov. 1 compared with a profit of 73 cents per diluted share a year earlier.
- [CNBC Daily Open: U.S. stocks hit records despite AI-led tech slide](https://train2invest.com/cnbc-daily-open-u-s-stocks-hit-records-despite-ai-led-tech-slide/) - The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average notched fresh highs. Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI and will license the startup its characters. SpaceX will launch IPO in 2026, Elon Musk confirmed. Broadcom’s fourth-quarter results beat expectations, but shares slumped in extended trading. Analysts are re-looking their price targets for Oracle stock. The S&P
- [Gold eases after divided Fed rate cut vote; silver hits new high](https://train2invest.com/gold-eases-after-divided-fed-rate-cut-vote-silver-hits-new-high/) - Gold edged lower on Thursday, as traders weighed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s divided vote on a quarter-percentage-point interest rate cut, while silver climbed to yet another record high. Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,216.49 per ounce. U.S. gold futures for February delivery gained 0.5% to $4,244.40 per ounce. “It’s just an overpositioning (in gold) in
- [Canada records surprise trade surplus in September after seven months of deficits](https://train2invest.com/canada-records-surprise-trade-surplus-in-september-after-seven-months-of-deficits/) - Canada posted a small monthly international trade surplus in September, reversing a trend of seven consecutive months of deficits, data showed on Thursday. It registered a marginal trade surplus of $153-million in September, following a $6.43-billion deficit in the prior month, Statistics Canada said. This was the first surplus that Canada has posted since President Donald
- [Empire reports $159-million in second-quarter profit, down from a year ago](https://train2invest.com/empire-reports-159-million-in-second-quarter-profit-down-from-a-year-ago/) - Empire Co. Ltd. EMP-A-T -8.98%decrease says it earned $159-million in its latest quarter, down from $173-million in the same quarter last year. The company behind Sobeys says its profit amounted to 69 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Nov. 1 compared with a profit of 73 cents per diluted share a year earlier. Sales for what
- [Dollarama reports $321.7M Q3 profit, up from $275.8M a year ago](https://train2invest.com/dollarama-reports-321-7m-q3-profit-up-from-275-8m-a-year-ago/) - Dollarama Inc. reported a third-quarter profit of $321.7 million, up from $275.8 million in the same quarter last year. The retailer says the profit amounted to $1.17 per diluted share for the quarter ended Nov. 2, up from 98 cents per diluted share a year earlier. Sales for what was the third quarter of Dollarama's
- [Bank of Canada holds benchmark rate at 2.25%, signals extended pause](https://train2invest.com/bank-of-canada-holds-benchmark-rate-at-2-25-signals-extended-pause/) - The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday, moving back to the sidelines for what financial markets expect to be an extended pause. As widely anticipated, the central bank kept its policy rate at 2.25 per cent, following cuts in September and October. With the Canadian economy “proving resilient” in the
- [U.S. job openings flat in October at roughly 7.7 million vacancies](https://train2invest.com/u-s-job-openings-flat-in-october-at-roughly-7-7-million-vacancies/) - U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in at 7.7 million with ongoing uncertainty over the direction of the American economy. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers posted 7.67 million vacancies in October, close to September’s 7.66 million. The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), which was delayed by the extended government
- [Canadian fertilizer giants in crosshairs of Trump administration’s price-fixing probe](https://train2invest.com/canadian-fertilizer-giants-in-crosshairs-of-trump-administrations-price-fixing-probe/) - Canada’s fertilizer giants risk becoming the target of a U.S. price-fixing investigation as the Trump administration tries to tackle high input prices and low profits on American farms. On Monday, Mr. Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian fertilizer imports, while accusing foreign companies of anti-competitive behaviour and price fixing. The President has launched a
- [Calendar: Dec 8 - Dec 12](https://train2invest.com/calendar-dec-8-dec-12/) - Monday December 8 China foreign reserves, trade surplus, aggregate yuan financing new yuan loans Japan real cash earnings, real GDP and bank lending Germany industrial production Earnings include: Toll Brothers Inc. - Tuesday December 9 Japan machine tool orders Germany trade surplus (10 a.m. ET) U.S. Job Openings & Labor Turnover Survey for October. Also:
- [EQB is buying PC Financial. Here's what it means for PC Optimum points collectors](https://train2invest.com/eqb-is-buying-pc-financial-heres-what-it-means-for-pc-optimum-points-collectors/) - Avid PC Optimum points users might be wondering what will become of the loyalty program as EQB Inc. plans to take over PC Financial from Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and become the exclusive financial partner of the loyalty program. Loblaw spokeswoman Catherine Thomas assures loyalty program members will continue to be able to earn, hold and
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- [US: Core inflation rate watched by Fed hit 2.8%, delayed September data shows, lower than expected](https://train2invest.com/us-core-inflation-rate-watched-by-fed-hit-2-8-delayed-september-data-shows-lower-than-expected/) - A key inflation measure was lower than expected in September, the Commerce Department said Friday in a report delayed by the government shutdown that gives a further green light for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. The core personal consumption expenditures price index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, indicated a 0.2% monthly
- [Canada’s unemployment rate falls to 6.5%, driven by rise in part-time work](https://train2invest.com/canadas-unemployment-rate-falls-to-6-5-driven-by-rise-in-part-time-work/) - Canada’s unemployment rate once again defied expectations and fell to a 16-month low in November as a solid gain in part-time jobs boosted the number of people employed for the third time in a row, data showed on Friday. The unemployment rate fell 0.4 percentage points in November to 6.5 per cent, the lowest since
- [UPDATE: FOCUS 5 - Enbridge Inc (ENB.TO)](https://train2invest.com/update-focus-5-enbridge-inc-enb-to/)
- [UPDATE FOCUS 5: Suncor Energy Inc (SU.TO)](https://train2invest.com/update-focus-5-suncor-energy-inc-su-to/)
- [UPDATE FOCUS 5: Royal Bank (RY.TO)](https://train2invest.com/update-focus-5-royal-bank-ry-to/)
- [UPDATE FOCUS 5: TD BANK (TD.TO)](https://train2invest.com/update-focus-5-td-bank-td-to/)
- [UPDATE FOCUS 5: IMPERIAL OIL (IMO.TO)](https://train2invest.com/update-focus-5-imperial-oil-imo-to/)
- [Enbridge expects growth for 2026 as new projects enter service, raises dividend](https://train2invest.com/enbridge-expects-growth-for-2026-as-new-projects-enter-service-raises-dividend/) - - Enbridge Inc. raised its dividend as it forecasted another year of steady and predictable growth for 2026 driven by new projects entering service, as well as strong utilization and optimization of its existing assets. The company says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 97 cents per share, up from 94.25 cents per
- [TD Bank reports $3.28B fourth-quarter profit, raises dividend](https://train2invest.com/td-bank-reports-3-28b-fourth-quarter-profit-raises-dividend/) - TD Bank Group raised its dividend as it reported its fourth-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago, weighed down by one-time restructuring charges. The bank says it will pay a quarterly dividend of $1.08 per share, up from $1.05 per share. TD says its profit amounted to $3.28 billion or $1.82 per diluted share
- [CIBC reports fourth-quarter profit up from year ago, raises dividend](https://train2invest.com/cibc-reports-fourth-quarter-profit-up-from-year-ago-raises-dividend/) - CIBC raised its dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $2.18 billion, up from $1.88 billion a year ago. The bank says it will now pay quarterly dividend of $1.07 per share, up from 97 cents per share. CIBC says its profit for the quarter ended Oct. 31 amounted to $2.20 per diluted share,
- [BMO Financial Group reports $2.3B fourth-quarter profit, raises dividend](https://train2invest.com/bmo-financial-group-reports-2-3b-fourth-quarter-profit-raises-dividend/) - - BMO Financial Group raised its dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $2.30 billion. The bank says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of $1.67 per share, an increase of four cents per share. BMO says its profit amounted to $2.97 per diluted share for the quarter ended Oct. 31 compared with
- [National Bank reports $1.06B fourth-quarter profit, raises dividend](https://train2invest.com/national-bank-reports-1-06b-fourth-quarter-profit-raises-dividend/) - National Bank of Canada raised its dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $1.06 billion. The bank says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of $1.24 per share, an increase of six cents. National Bank, which announced Tuesday that it was buying Laurentian Bank's retail and small business segments, says its fourth-quarter profit
- [RBC reports fourth-quarter profit up from year ago, raises dividend](https://train2invest.com/rbc-reports-fourth-quarter-profit-up-from-year-ago-raises-dividend/) - Royal Bank of Canada increased its quarterly dividend as the bank reported its fourth-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago. The bank says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of $1.64 per share, up from $1.54 per share. The increased payment to shareholders came as RBC reported net income of $5.43 billion or
- [Telus halts dividend increases after analysts call payout growth plan unsustainable](https://train2invest.com/telus-halts-dividend-increases-after-analysts-call-payout-growth-plan-unsustainable/) - Telus Inc. T-T +2.90%increase is pausing its dividend growth until its “share price reflects growth prospects,” the company said in a release Wednesday morning. The company’s stock price was tradingat $18.27on the Toronto Stock Exchange as of market close on Tuesday,down 6.9 per cent year-to-date and 17 per cent from this time last year, on concerns about the
- [Scotiabank reports $2.21B Q4 profit up from $1.69B a year ago](https://train2invest.com/scotiabank-reports-2-21b-q4-profit-up-from-1-69b-a-year-ago/) - Scotiabank says it earned $2.21 billion in net income for its fourth quarter, up from $1.69 billion in the same quarter last year. The bank says the profit amounted to $1.65 per diluted share for the quarter ended Oct. 31, up from $1.22 per diluted share in the same period a year ago. Revenue totalled
- [Shopify working to resolve login issues for merchants amid Cyber Monday](https://train2invest.com/shopify-working-to-resolve-login-issues-for-merchants-amid-cyber-monday/) - Shopify Inc. says it is investigating as some merchants encounter error messages amid the busy Cyber Monday shopping blitz. Its online dashboard says merchants may experience issues when trying to login to Shopify, or while attempting to contact Shopify Support. Some merchants may also encounter problems with point-of-sale checkouts due to not being able to
- [Canadian Big 6 Banks Q4 2025 Earnings Release Dates](https://train2invest.com/canadian-big-6-banks-q4-2025-earnings-release-dates/) - As of December 1, 2025, the major Canadian banks (often called the "Big 6") are entering their fiscal Q4 2025 earnings season, which covers results for the period ending October/November 2025. These dates are based on confirmed announcements from company investor relations pages, analyst reports, and financial calendars. Releases typically occur before market open (Eastern
- [Calendar: Dec 1 - Dec 5](https://train2invest.com/calendar-dec-1-dec-5/) - Monday December 1 China PMI Japan capital spending and manufacturing PMI Euro zone manufacturing PMI (9:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for November. (9:45 a.m. ET) U.S. S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for November. (10 a.m. ET) U.S. ISM Manufacturing PMI for November. Also: Canadian and U.S. auto sales for November. Earnings include: MongoDB
- [Barrick Completes Hemlo Transaction](https://train2invest.com/barrick-completes-hemlo-transaction/) - All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) (“Barrick” or the “Company”) announced today that it has completed the divestiture of the Hemlo Gold Mine (“Hemlo”) in Canada to Carcetti Capital Corp., to be renamed to Hemlo Mining Corp. (“HMC”), for a total consideration of up
- [Nov 28/26: Natural Gas Futures Market News and Commentary](https://train2invest.com/nov-28-26-natural-gas-futures-market-news-and-commentary/) - Nat-Gas Prices Soar as Forecasts for Below Normal US Temperatures Barchart - Fri Nov 28, 2:07PM CST January Nymex natural gas (NGF26) on Friday closed up by +0.292 (+6.41%). Jan nat-gas prices rallied sharply on Friday, surging to an 8.5-month nearest-futures high on expectations of colder US weather, potentially boosting heating demand for nat-gas.
- [Shopify lays off staff to keep team 'fast, sharp and focused'](https://train2invest.com/shopify-lays-off-staff-to-keep-team-fast-sharp-and-focused/) - Shopify Inc. says it has laid off some of its staff to help streamline the e-commerce software giant. Spokesperson Ben McConaghy would not provide a number of workers losing their jobs but says in an email to The Canadian Press that the cuts impact a "fraction of a per cent" of Shopify's team. Financial markets
- [Couche-Tard still aiming for 500 new stores despite cost-of-living hurdles](https://train2invest.com/couche-tard-still-aiming-for-500-new-stores-despite-cost-of-living-hurdles/) - The CEO of Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. says the convenience store giant is on track to meet its expansion goals despite cost-of-living concerns among customers. In a conference call Tuesday, Alex Miller said the Laval, Que.-based company still plans to reach its goal of 500 new stores by 2028 — a target it first laid out
- [AI Response: CTC.TO Share Prices: Past 10 Days (Trading Days from November 20–28, 2025)](https://train2invest.com/ai-response-ctc-to-share-prices-past-10-days-trading-days-from-november-20-28-2025/) - The ticker CTC.TO refers to Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (Class A Non-Voting Shares) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). As of November 29, 2025 (a non-trading day, Saturday), the most recent trading data covers November 20–28, 2025 (7 trading days, excluding weekends and holidays). Prices are in CAD. Here's a summary table of the daily
- [AI Response: Reasons for Aritzia Inc. (ATZ.TO) Share Price Increase in the Past 10 Days (November 19–28, 2025)](https://train2invest.com/ai-response-reasons-for-aritzia-inc-atz-to-share-price-increase-in-the-past-10-days-november-19-28-2025/) - Aritzia's stock surged approximately 11.27% over the specified period, building on a broader 37.21% gain since its October 9, 2025, pivot bottom and a 139.5% rise over the last 12 months. This momentum reflects sustained investor confidence in the company's operational turnaround, fueled by strong fiscal Q2 results (ended August 31, 2025) and positive retail
- [European Stocks Close On Positive Note Despite Shaky Start](https://train2invest.com/european-stocks-close-on-positive-note-despite-shaky-start/) - Despite a sluggish spell early on in the session, European stocks closed higher on Friday, gaining some strength gradually past noon. Investors assessed the most recent regional and U.S. economic data, and continued to bet on an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December. The pan European Stoxx 600 climbed 0.25%. The U.K.'s
- [OPEC+ likely to hold oil output levels steady during first quarter of 2026, sources say](https://train2invest.com/opec-likely-to-hold-oil-output-levels-steady-during-first-quarter-of-2026-sources-say/) - OPEC+ is likely to leave oil output levels unchanged at its meetings on Sunday and to agree on a mechanism to assess members’ maximum production capacity, two delegates from the group and a source familiar with OPEC+ talks told Reuters. The eight OPEC+ countries which have been gradually raising output in 2025 are expected to
- [So much for Canada’s manufacturing-job rebound](https://train2invest.com/so-much-for-canadas-manufacturing-job-rebound/) - For two months Canada’s most closely watched survey of the job market has reassuringly signalled that a rebound in manufacturing employment is under way. Actual employer payrolls suggest that growth was an illusion. In September, Canada’s manufacturing sector shed more than 9,500 jobs from the month before, the ninth straight monthly decline this year, according
- [Canada’s GDP rebounds in third quarter, but trade numbers mask broader weakness](https://train2invest.com/canadas-gdp-rebounds-in-third-quarter-but-trade-numbers-mask-broader-weakness/) - The Canadian economy rebounded sharply in the third quarter, although much of the upside surprise was driven by a swing in imports and exports that masked underlying weakness in domestic demand. Canada’s real gross domestic product grew at an annualized rate of 2.6 per cent in the third quarter, Statistics Canada reported Friday, after a
- [Carney, Smith sign sweeping energy deal, pledge new pipeline to West Coast](https://train2invest.com/carney-smith-sign-sweeping-energy-deal-pledge-new-pipeline-to-west-coast/) - Alberta and Ottawa havesigned a sweeping new energy accord that both sides say will position Canada as a global energy superpower while still working toward net-zero emissions. The deal includes a pledge for a new bitumen pipeline to the West Coast with Indigenous co-ownership and the suspension of clean electricity regulations for Alberta with the
- [U.S. weekly jobless claims fall amid steady labour market conditions](https://train2invest.com/u-s-weekly-jobless-claims-fall-amid-steady-labour-market-conditions/) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to a seven-month low last week, pointing to still-low layoffs, though the labour market is struggling to generate enough jobs for those out of work amid economic uncertainty. The absence of labour market deterioration in the weekly jobless claims report from the Labor Department
- [Alimentation Couche-Tard earns US$740.6M in Q2, rising from the previous year](https://train2invest.com/alimentation-couche-tard-earns-us740-6m-in-q2-rising-from-the-previous-year/) - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. says its net earnings attributable to shareholders came in at US$740.6 million during the second quarter, compared with US$708.8 million for the same period a year earlier. This amounted to 79 cents US per share in net earnings attributable to shareholders, rising from 75 cents US during the prior year quarter.
- [Nvidia name-checks Michael Burry in secret memo pushing back on AI bubble allegations](https://train2invest.com/nvidia-name-checks-michael-burry-in-secret-memo-pushing-back-on-ai-bubble-allegations/) - The fight between Nvidia and one of its loudest naysayers, investor Michael Burry, is escalating. Following the “Big Short” investor’s series of social media posts arguing that the artificial intelligence investment boom is replaying the dotcom bubble from the 1990s, with Nvidia at the center of it, the chipmaker quietly circulated a private memo to analysts that explicitly name-checked
- [US Core wholesale prices rose less than expected in September; retail sales gain](https://train2invest.com/us-core-wholesale-prices-rose-less-than-expected-in-september-retail-sales-gain/) - The producer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.3% for September, in line with the Dow Jones consensus estimate. However, excluding food and energy, the index rose just 0.1%, below the 0.2% estimate. Retail sales increased 0.2% in September, a bit softer than the 0.3% forecast. However, sales excluding autos rose 0.3%, in line with
- [Nov 23: Oil declines further as investors weigh hopes for Ukraine peace talks, Fed rate cut](https://train2invest.com/nov-23-oil-declines-further-as-investors-weigh-hopes-for-ukraine-peace-talks-fed-rate-cut/) - Oil prices fell on Monday, extending last week’s decline of about 3%, as investors weighed the chances for a U.S. rate cut against the prospect of a Ukraine peace deal that could lead to an easing of sanctions on major producer Russia. The United States and Ukraine were set to resume work on a revised peace plan ahead of a Thursday deadline set by U.S. President Donald
- [Pipeline owner South Bow has ambitions to double size through M&A](https://train2invest.com/pipeline-owner-south-bow-has-ambitions-to-double-size-through-ma/) - Newly hatched South Bow Corp. SOBO-T -0.78%decrease plans to use takeovers of rival oil pipelines as part of an ambitious plan to more than double the size of the Calgary-based energy infrastructure company. South Bow, spun out of TC Energy Corp. TRP-T -0.79%decrease 13 months ago, held its first investor day on Nov. 19. And itoutlined plans to profitably build the
- [Calendar: Nov 24 - Nov 28](https://train2invest.com/calendar-nov-24-nov-28/) - Monday November 24 Japanese markets closed Germany business sentiment (8:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s manufacturing sales for October. (12 p.m. ET) U.S. annual revision to industrial production Earnings include: Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.; Zoom Video Communications Inc. - Tuesday November 25 Germany GDP (8:30 a.m. ET) Canadian wholesale trade for October. (8:30 a.m. ET) U.S. retail sales
- [MG.TO: GAC Accelerates European EV Strategy with Magna Vehicle Assembly Program](https://train2invest.com/mg-to-gac-accelerates-european-ev-strategy-with-magna-vehicle-assembly-program/) - GUANGZHOU, China and AURORA, Ontario, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, GAC and Magna announced a vehicle assembly program to accelerate electric mobility and expand localized EV production in Europe. The collaboration underscores GAC’s regional commitment, extending assembly, supply and sales, while highlighting Magna’s leadership in vehicle manufacturing. Serial production of GAC’s electric SUV
- [Linamar reports $169.2M in Q3 profit, up from the previous year](https://train2invest.com/linamar-reports-169-2m-in-q3-profit-up-from-the-previous-year/) - Linamar Corp. reported $169.2 million in net earnings during the third quarter, up from $138 million during the same period a year earlier. The company says its earnings amounted to $2.82 per diluted share, up from $2.24 a year earlier. The Guelph, Ont.-based auto parts manufacturer says its sales totalled $2.5 billion during the
- [Aritzia Inc (ATZ.TO):](https://train2invest.com/aritzia-inc-atz-to/) - Here’s a summary of the most recent earnings report for Aritzia Inc. (TSX: ATZ.TO), 🧾 Q3 Fiscal 2025 Highlights Net revenue: C$728.7 million, up ~11.5% YoY. Comparable sales growth: ~6.6% for the quarter. Gross profit margin: 45.8% vs 41.5% a year earlier (an expansion of ~430 bps). Adjusted EBITDA: C$136.4 million, representing 18.7% of net
- [Nvidia sales are ‘off the charts,’ but Google, Amazon and others now make their own custom AI chips](https://train2invest.com/nvidia-sales-are-off-the-charts-but-google-amazon-and-others-now-make-their-own-custom-ai-chips/) - Nvidia’s Blackwell systems sales are “off the charts” according to CEO Jensen Huang, but analysts see fast growth for custom AI chips, known as ASICs. These smaller, cheaper, more narrowly focused AI chips are being designed in-house by Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI Google’s TPUs are the leader in ASICs for AI, and some
- [Canada Post reports largest quarterly loss in its history, says it needs short-term financing](https://train2invest.com/canada-post-reports-largest-quarterly-loss-in-its-history-says-it-needs-short-term-financing/) - Canada Post lost more than half-a-billion dollars in the third quarter of 2025 and says it needs short-term financing to stay afloat as it contends with a heated labour dispute that has lasted for almost two years. This is the postal service’s largest quarterly loss in history. Canada Post reported a loss before tax of
- [Calendar: Nov 17 - Nov 21](https://train2invest.com/calendar-nov-17-nov-21/) - Note: Many U.S. economic relays may be delayed while the federal government reopens - Monday November 17 Japan real GDP and industrial production (5 a.m. ET) Canadian existing home sales and average prices. The Street is expecting year-over-year declines of 6.0 per cent and 3 per cent, respectively. (5 a.m. ET) Canada’s MLS Home Price
- [George Weston: Q3 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/george-weston-q3-earnings-snapshot/) - George Weston Ltd. (WNGRF) on Friday reported profit of $346.4 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had net income of 89 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 99 cents per share. The baked goods maker and parent of the conglomerate Loblaw posted revenue of $14.2 billion
- [Loblaw Co (L.TO):](https://train2invest.com/loblaw-co-l-to/) - Highlights (quarter ended October 4, 2025) Revenue of C$19,395 million, up 4.6% versus the prior year period. Loblaw Excluding the impact of the sale of the Wellwise business (which contributed ~C$27 million in the prior year), the revenue growth was about 4.8%. Loblaw Retail segment sales (food + drug retail) were C$19,082 million, up ~4.5%.
- [Linamar reports $169.2-million in profit in third quarter, up from previous year](https://train2invest.com/linamar-reports-169-2-million-in-profit-in-third-quarter-up-from-previous-year/) - Linamar Corp. LNR-T reported $169.2-million in net earnings during the third quarter, up from $138-million during the same period a year earlier. The company says its earnings amounted to $2.82 per diluted share, up from $2.24 a year earlier. The Guelph, Ont.-based auto-parts manufacturer says its sales totalled $2.5-billion during the third quarter, down from $2.6-billion during
- [Barrick reports Q3 profit up from year ago, raises base quarterly dividend](https://train2invest.com/barrick-reports-q3-profit-up-from-year-ago-raises-base-quarterly-dividend/) - Barrick Mining Corp. raised its quarterly base dividend as it reported a third-quarter profit of US$1.3 billion, up from US$483 million in the same quarter last year. The gold-and-copper miner, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says its profit amounted to 76 cents US per diluted share for the quarter ended Sept. 30 compared
- [Calendar: Nov 10 - Nov 14](https://train2invest.com/calendar-nov-10-nov-14/) - Note: U.S. releases could be delayed by the ongoing government shutdown Monday November 10 China CPI, PPI, aggregate yuan financing and new yuan loans (10:30 a.m. ET) Bank of Canada’s Market Participants Survey for Q3. Earnings include: CoreWeave Inc.; InterRent REIT; K92 Mining Inc.; Occidental Petroleum Corp.; Premium Brands Holdings Corp.; Sony ADR -- Tuesday
- [TOURMALINE DELIVERS STRONG LIQUIDS GROWTH IN THE THIRD QUARTER, DECLARES SPECIAL DIVIDEND, UPDATES COST SAVING INITIATIVES, ANNOUNCES NEW GAS STORAGE ACCESS IN ALBERTA AND LNG CONTRACTS](https://train2invest.com/tourmaline-delivers-strong-liquids-growth-in-the-third-quarter-declares-special-dividend-updates-cost-saving-initiatives-announces-new-gas-storage-access-in-alberta-and-lng-contracts/) - HIGHLIGHTS Q3 2025 average production was 634,746 boepd, at the high end of the anticipated guidance range of 625,000 - 635,000 boepd despite storage injections and production shut-ins during the quarter in response to extremely low AECO and Station 2 natural gas prices. Q3 2025 liquids production of 147,165 bpd was up 4% over Q2
- [Nat-Gas Prices Fall on Warm US Temps and Higher US Production](https://train2invest.com/nat-gas-prices-fall-on-warm-us-temps-and-higher-us-production/) - December Nymex natural gas (NGZ25) on Friday closed down -0.042 (-0.96%). Dec nat-gas prices settled lower on Friday as forecasts of mild US weather could curb heating demand for nat-gas. Forecaster G2 said Friday that warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected in the western two-thirds of the US for November 12-16 and are expected to remain above-normal
- [Shopify reports third-quarter revenue up 32 per cent from year ago](https://train2invest.com/shopify-reports-third-quarter-revenue-up-32-per-cent-from-year-ago/) - Shopify Inc. reported a third-quarter profit of US$264 million as its revenue rose 32 per cent compared with a year ago. The company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to 20 cents US per diluted share for the quarter ended Sept. 30 compared with a profit of US$828 million or
- [Saputo Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2026 Ended September 30, 2025](https://train2invest.com/saputo-reports-financial-results-for-the-second-quarter-of-fiscal-2026-ended-september-30-2025/) - ✅ Highlights For the quarter, Saputo posted adjusted EPS of C$0.48 per share, up from C$0.37 a year earlier. Investing.com Canada+2RTTNews+2 Adjusted net earnings were C$198 million, rising ~26 % year-over-year. Investing.com Canada+1 Adjusted EBITDA increased ~16 % in the quarter. Investing.com Canada+1 The company emphasised improved commercial execution, higher volumes in Canada, and operational
- [US Consumer sentiment nears lowest level ever as worries build over shutdown](https://train2invest.com/us-consumer-sentiment-nears-lowest-level-ever-as-worries-build-over-shutdown/) - Worries over the government shutdown surged in the early part of November, pushing consumer sentiment In to its lowest in more than three years and just off its worst level ever, according to a University of Michigan survey Friday. The current conditions index slid to 52.3, a drop of nearly 11% from last month, while
- [Enbridge weighs further expanding Mainline oil pipeline project](https://train2invest.com/enbridge-weighs-further-expanding-mainline-oil-pipeline-project/) - Enbridge ENB-T +0.20%increase said on Friday it plans early next year to formally gauge commercial interest in a second phase of capacity expansion on its Mainline crude pipeline network. The Calgary, Canada-based pipeline operator said if the project goes ahead, it could add 250,000 barrels per day of additional capacity on the Mainline by 2028, helping to meet
- [Canada posts surprise job gains in October, bolstering case for BoC rate pause next month](https://train2invest.com/canada-posts-surprise-job-gains-in-october-bolstering-case-for-boc-rate-pause-next-month/) - The Canadian economy enjoyed a burst of hiring activity for the second consecutive month in October, offsetting summer job losses and bolstering calls that the Bank of Canada is done cutting interest rates for now. The labour market added 67,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell to 6.9 per cent from 7.1 per
- [Canadian Tire ups dividend, reports Q3 profit down from year ago on one-time charges](https://train2invest.com/canadian-tire-ups-dividend-reports-q3-profit-down-from-year-ago-on-one-time-charges/) - Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. raised its dividend as it reported its third-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago on restructuring and other transformation and advisory costs. The retailer says it will pay a quarterly dividend of $1.80 per share, up from $1.775 per share. The increased payment to shareholders came as Canadian Tire reported
- [Sun Life Financial reports $1.1-billion in quarterly profit, down year-over-year](https://train2invest.com/sun-life-financial-reports-1-1-billion-in-quarterly-profit-down-year-over-year/) - Sun Life Financial Inc. SLF-T -3.03%decrease reported $1.1 billion in net income during the third quarter, down from $1.35-billion during the same period a year earlier. Earnings for the period ended Sept. 30 worked out to $1.97 per share, down from $2.33 per share a year ago. The Toronto-based insurer says assets under management reached $1.6-trillion, rising by
- [Nutrien considers selling phosphate business in bid to boost long-term value](https://train2invest.com/nutrien-considers-selling-phosphate-business-in-bid-to-boost-long-term-value/) - Nutrien Ltd. NTR-T +4.00%increase has announced that it is putting its phosphate business up for strategic review in a bid to enhance the company’s long-term value. Saskatchewan-based Nutrien’s phosphate division is worth around US$2.4-billion, according to Royal Bank of Canada analyst reports. The global fertilizer major has six facilities across the United States, making it the second-largest producer
- [Kinaxis Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results](https://train2invest.com/kinaxis-inc-reports-third-quarter-2025-results/) - Kinaxis ® (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, reported results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2025. All amounts are in U.S. dollars. All figures are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) unless otherwise indicated. “Our momentum continues as record new business for a third quarter drove accelerated ARR
- [TC Energy misses profit estimates on weakness in U.S .operations, power business](https://train2invest.com/tc-energy-misses-profit-estimates-on-weakness-in-u-s-operations-power-business/) - TC Energy TRP-T -0.40%decrease missed estimates for third-quarter profit on Thursday, hurt by weakness in the pipeline operator’s U.S. operations and in its power and energy solutions business. AI-driven power demand, industrial applications and LNG exports are driving up natural gas consumption, yet price pressures and competition from coal remain ongoing market challenges. U.S. natural gas futures fell
- [Canadian Natural tops profit estimates as production strength offsets weak oil prices](https://train2invest.com/canadian-natural-tops-profit-estimates-as-production-strength-offsets-weak-oil-prices/) - Canadian Natural Resources CNQ-T -0.67%decrease on Thursday posted quarterly earnings that narrowly beat analysts’ estimates, as record oil and gas production helped offset a decline in crude prices. The country’s oil sands producers, including Canadian Natural Resources, have shown resilience during the global oil industry downturn, buoyed by years of investment that have made them among the lowest-cost
- [BCE revenue flat as focus shifts to expanding AI division](https://train2invest.com/bce-revenue-flat-as-focus-shifts-to-expanding-ai-division/) - BCE Inc. BCE-T +2.75%increase posted flat revenue and fewer net new mobile customers in its third quarter, year-over-year, as it focused on expanding its artificial intelligence division. The telecom and media company also raised doubts Thursday about a proposed $1-billion divestiture, first announced more than a year ago. Still, the company could stand to gain from new measures
- [Canadian Tire profit falls on restructuring costs amid upbeat discretionary spending](https://train2invest.com/canadian-tire-profit-falls-on-restructuring-costs-amid-upbeat-discretionary-spending/) - Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. CTC-A-T +6.50%increase reported sales growth in its third quarter, even amid concerns about softening consumer spending, while expenses related to a major restructuring plan led to a decline in profits. The Toronto-based retailer reported on Thursday that sales increased across its store banners. Sales growth was slowest at the flagship Canadian Tire chain, which
- [US Private payrolls rose 42,000 in October, more than expected and countering labor market fears, ADP says](https://train2invest.com/us-private-payrolls-rose-42000-in-october-more-than-expected-and-countering-labor-market-fears-adp-says/) - Private companies added 42,000 jobs in October, following a decline of 29,000 in September and topping the Dow Jones consensus estimate for a gain of 22,000. All of the job creation came from companies employing at least 250 workers. That category added 76,000 jobs, while smaller businesses lost 34,000. The ADP count comes out the
- [Maple Leaf Foods reports $43.1M Q3 profit, sales up eight per cent from year ago](https://train2invest.com/maple-leaf-foods-reports-43-1m-q3-profit-sales-up-eight-per-cent-from-year-ago/) - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. reported a third-quarter profit of $43.1 million, up from $17.7 million in the same quarter last year as its sales rose eight per cent. The company says the profit amounted to 35 cents per share for the quarter ended Sept. 30, up from a profit of 14 cents per share a
- [GIB.A : Consulting firm CGI raises dividend, reports $381.4-million fourth-quarter profit](https://train2invest.com/gib-a-consulting-firm-cgi-raises-dividend-reports-381-4-million-fourth-quarter-profit/) - CGI Inc. GIB-A-T +3.39%increase raised its quarterly dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $381.4-million. The technology and business consulting firm says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share, up from 15 cents per share. The increased payment to shareholders came as CGI said it earned $1.72 per diluted share in the
- [Cameco hikes annual dividend after posting small quarterly loss](https://train2invest.com/cameco-hikes-annual-dividend-after-posting-small-quarterly-loss/) - Cameco CCO-T +0.21%increase raised its dividend and reported a small net loss in its most recent quarter. The uranium miner says it will pay an annual dividend of 24 cents per share, up from 16 cents. The increased payment to shareholders came as Cameco posted a net loss of $158,000 or zero cents per diluted share for the
- [Air Canada narrows 2025 core profit forecast as it grapples with U.S. travel decline](https://train2invest.com/air-canada-narrows-2025-core-profit-forecast-as-it-grapples-with-u-s-travel-decline/) - Air Canada AC-T -1.12%decrease narrowed its 2025 core profit forecast after reporting lower third-quarter profit on Tuesday, as the airline grapples with waning demand for travel to the U.S. amid trade tensions. Canada’s largest carrier expects full-year adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to be between $2.95-billion and $3.05-billion, compared with its prior forecast of $2.9-billion
- [Suncor beats quarterly profit estimates as higher production offsets lower prices](https://train2invest.com/suncor-beats-quarterly-profit-estimates-as-higher-production-offsets-lower-prices/) - Integrated oil and gas firm Suncor Energy SU-T +5.01%increase beat third-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday, as higher production and strong refining margins helped offset lower prices. Demand and margins for refiners are recovering after last year’s slump, when profits eased from post-pandemic highs and supply disruptions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The company’s refining and marketing segment reported
- [Ovintiv seals $3.8-billion deal for NuVista](https://train2invest.com/ovintiv-seals-3-8-billion-deal-for-nuvista/) - Ovintiv OVV-T +2.23%increase said on Tuesday it would buy the rest of NuVista Energy NVA-T +6.09%increase in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $3.8-billion, including debt, strengthening the shale producer’s presence in Canada’s Montney basin. Last year, the North American company had acquired oil assets from Canadian firm Paramount Resources in the Montney shale for $3.22-billion in cash. “This acquisition, combined with
- [Fortis boosts dividend after posting third-quarter profit of $409-million](https://train2invest.com/fortis-boosts-dividend-after-posting-third-quarter-profit-of-409-million/) - Fortis Inc. FTS-T +0.84%increase raised its dividend as it reported a third-quarter profit of $409-million. The power utility says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 64 cents a share, up from 61.5 cents a share. The increased payment to shareholders came as Fortis says its third-quarter profit amounted to 81 cents a share, down from $420-million
- [Thomson Reuters reports higher third-quarter revenue, meeting estimates](https://train2invest.com/thomson-reuters-reports-higher-third-quarter-revenue-meeting-estimates/) - Thomson Reuters TRI-T -4.96%decrease reported higher higher third-quarter revenue on Tuesday, boosted by investments in artificial intelligence products in its legal and tax and accounting divisions. The Toronto-based content and technology company also reaffirmed its full year 2025 guidance of a 7-per-cent to 7.5-per-cent rise in organic revenue, which tracks income from existing businesses on a constant currency
- [Shopify posts higher profit, forecasts a better than expected fourth quarter](https://train2invest.com/shopify-posts-higher-profit-forecasts-a-better-than-expected-fourth-quarter/) - Shopify Inc. SHOP-T -3.65%decrease reported higher revenue, income and profit for its third quarter, and projected fourth-quarter earnings that exceed analyst expectations for the busy holiday season. In earnings Tuesday, the Canadian e-commerce giant posted revenue of US$2.8-billion for the quarter ended Sept. 30, a 32-per-cent increase from the year before and above analyst consensus; gross profit of
- [Canada, Philippines sign defence pact to deter aggression from China](https://train2invest.com/canada-philippines-sign-defence-pact-to-deter-aggression-from-china/) - Canada and the Philippines, both staunch critics of China’s increasingly coercive actions in the disputed South China Sea, signed a key defence agreement on Sunday to boost combat drills and expand security alliances to deter aggression, officials said. Canada and other Western nations have been bolstering their military presence in the Indo-Pacific to help promote the rule
- [Canadian Natural (CNQ)  boosts production outlook after taking full control of oil sands mine](https://train2invest.com/canadian-natural-cnq-boosts-production-outlook-after-taking-full-control-of-oil-sands-mine/) - Oil and gas giant Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. CNQ-T +0.09%increase has boosted its production forecast for the year after it gained full ownership of a major oil sands mine through an asset-swap deal with Shell Canada Ltd. SHEL-N -0.44%decrease The deal announced in January saw Canadian Natural trade 10 per cent of its working interest in the Scotford Upgrader and
- [Glencore plans to shut Canada’s largest copper metal operation over costs, sources say](https://train2invest.com/glencore-plans-to-shut-canadas-largest-copper-metal-operation-over-costs-sources-say/) - Glencore GLNCY -2.31%decrease is planning to close its Horne smelter, Canada’s largest copper metal-producing operation, due to environmental issues and the millions of dollars needed to upgrade the facility, two sources with knowledge of the matter said. The London-listed miner does not disclose copper metal production figures for its Canadian operation, but industry sources estimate annual output at
- [TOROMONT ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2025 AND QUARTERLY DIVIDEND](https://train2invest.com/toromont-announces-results-for-the-third-quarter-of-2025-and-quarterly-dividend/) - Consolidated Results Revenue decreased $23.1 million or 2% in the third quarter compared to the similar period last year, on lower revenue in the Equipment Group down 4%, partially offset by higher revenue at CIMCO up 22%. The Equipment Group continued to deliver against the healthy order backlog, in addition to revenues from the acquired business. Higher
- [Calendar: Nov 3  - Nov 7](https://train2invest.com/calendar-nov-3-nov-7/) - * Note: Several additional U.S. data reports could be be released if the government shutdown is resolved. Earnings dates are subject to change Monday November 3 Manufacturing PMIs released in China and Europe 930 am ET: S&P global manufacturing PMI 10 am ET: U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI 130 pm ET: Bank of Canada Governor Macklem
- [Natural Gas Price forecast for winter 2025/2026 (ChatGPT)](https://train2invest.com/natural-gas-price-forecast-for-winter-2025-2026-chatgpt/) - Here’s a tight, sourced outlook for winter 2025/26 U.S. natural gas (Henry Hub) with what’s priced in now and the main swing risks. What’s priced in today (futures strip) As of today’s quotes, the CME winter strip implies a modest run-up into Jan and easing by March: Dec ’25: ~$3.84 Jan ’26: ~$4.12 Feb ’26:
- [Who is LYING?](https://train2invest.com/who-is-lying/) - Carney says he advised Ford not to run anti-tariff ad Prime Minister Mark Carney said he advised Ontario Premier Doug Ford not to run a TV ad critical of Donald Trump’s tariffs that resulted in the U.S. President cancelling trade talks and threatening higher levies. Speaking to reporters at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, Mr. Carney also
- [Magna International reports US$305M Q3 profit, sales up from year ago](https://train2invest.com/magna-international-reports-us305m-q3-profit-sales-up-from-year-ago/) - Magna International Inc. reported US$305 million in net income attributable to the company, down from US$484 million in the same quarter last year. The auto parts company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to US$1.08 per diluted share for the quarter ended Sept. 30 compared with US$1.68 per diluted share
- [IMO: Imperial Oil profit falls on impairment charge, lower crude prices](https://train2invest.com/imo-imperial-oil-profit-falls-on-impairment-charge-lower-crude-prices/) - Canadian oil producer Imperial Oil IMO-T -2.24%decrease posted a sharp fall in third-quarter profit on Friday, hurt by non-cash impairment and restructuring charges and lower crude prices. In September, Imperial said it would cut its work force by about 20 per cent by the end of 2027, part of a major restructuring that would eventually shutter most of its presence
- [Magna raises annual sales forecast on demand for vehicle assembly, safety tech](https://train2invest.com/magna-raises-annual-sales-forecast-on-demand-for-vehicle-assembly-safety-tech/) - Magna International MG-T +3.54%increase raised its annual sales forecast on Friday, as the Canadian auto parts supplier leans on demand for its vehicle assembly business and safety systems. The results follow peers Aptiv APTV-N -0.52%decrease and BorgWarner BWA-N -3.74%decrease warning of production snarls from a supply crunch related to Dutch firm Nexperia and a fire at a critical aluminum supplier. Magna, which counts Ford,
- [Cenovus profit rises as record output, refinery strength offset weak oil prices](https://train2invest.com/cenovus-profit-rises-as-record-output-refinery-strength-offset-weak-oil-prices/) - Cenovus Energy CVE-T +0.68%increase posted a rise in third-quarter profit on Friday, driven by record oil sands production and near-full refinery utilization that helped offset weaker crude prices. U.S.-listed shares of the Canadian oil and gas producer rose 1.5 per cent in premarket trading. The Calgary-based producer’s results come as it pursues a major expansion through its planned $8.6-billion acquisition of
- [CNR slashes spending, jobs as tariffs bite](https://train2invest.com/cnr-slashes-spending-jobs-as-tariffs-bite/) - Canadian National Railway Co. CNR-T +3.17%increase is slashing its capital spending and laying off managers as the tariff war crimps freights shipments between Canada and the United States. The cuts will help it weather a “challenging” economy buffeted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s chaotic rollout of tariffs on lumber, metals and other goods, said Tracy Robinson, CN’s chief
- [Canada’s GDP contracts in August, might still avoid a third-quarter recession](https://train2invest.com/canadas-gdp-contracts-in-august-might-still-avoid-a-third-quarter-recession/) - Canada’s gross domestic product contracted in August against widespread expectations of no growth, data showed on Friday, but an advanced estimate pointed out the economy might escape a recession in the third quarter. The economy shrank by 0.3 per cent in August following an upwardly revised growth of 0.3 per cent in the prior month,
- [ALTAGAS TO ISSUE THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTS](https://train2invest.com/altagas-to-issue-third-quarter-2025-results/) - THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS (all financial figures are unaudited and in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted) FINANCIAL RESULTS Normalized EPS 1 was $0.04 in the third quarter of 2025 compared to $0.14 in the third quarter of 2024, while GAAP EPS 2 was a $0.08 loss in the third quarter of 2025 compared to income of $0.03 in the third
- [Toy company Spin Master reports Q3 profit and revenue down from year ago](https://train2invest.com/toy-company-spin-master-reports-q3-profit-and-revenue-down-from-year-ago/) - Spin Master Corp. reported its third-quarter profit and revenue fell compared with a year ago as it said it faced an uncertain economic environment and a shift in retailer buying behaviour driven by the impact of tariffs. The toy company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, said it earned $106.8 million or US$1.03 per
- [Restaurant Brands International reports Q3 profit up from year ago](https://train2invest.com/restaurant-brands-international-reports-q3-profit-up-from-year-ago/) - Restaurant Brands International Inc. says its third-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago helped by strength in its Tim Hortons and international operations. The company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says its net income attributable to common shareholders amounted to US$315 million or 96 cents US per diluted share for the quarter
- [Gildan Activewear reports US$120.2M Q3 profit, revenue edges up from year ago](https://train2invest.com/gildan-activewear-reports-us120-2m-q3-profit-revenue-edges-up-from-year-ago/) - Gildan Activewear Inc. reported a third-quarter profit of US$120.2 million, down from US$131.5 million in the same quarter last year, as its net sales edged higher. The Montreal-based clothing maker, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to 80 cents US per diluted share for the quarter ended Sep. 28, down
- [Bank of Canada cuts rate to 2.25% and signals easing cycle may be over](https://train2invest.com/bank-of-canada-cuts-rate-to-2-25-and-signals-easing-cycle-may-be-over/) - The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday but signalled that it might be at the end of its easing cycle even as U.S. tariffs inflict significant and lasting damage on the Canadian economy. The bank’s governing council voted to lower the policy rate by a quarter-percentage-point to 2.25 per cent. This was the bank’s second consecutive
- [Celestica: Q3 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/celestica-q3-earnings-snapshot/) - Celestica Inc. (CLS) on Monday reported third-quarter earnings of $267.8 million. The Toronto-based company said it had profit of $2.31 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.58 per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.47
- [Cameco shares soar after company and Brookfield sign $80-billion nuclear reactor deal with U.S.](https://train2invest.com/cameco-shares-soar-after-company-and-brookfield-sign-80-billion-nuclear-reactor-deal-with-u-s/) - Shares of Cameco Corp. CCO-T +21.85%increase rose more than 20 per cent after the company and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. BAM-T +0.99%increase announced a partnership agreement with the U.S. government to help build nuclear reactors in the United States. Under the deal, the U.S. government will arrange financing and facilitate the permitting and approvals for at least US$80-billion ($111.6-billion) worth of
- [Gold falls as potential U.S.-China trade deal dents safe-haven demand](https://train2invest.com/gold-falls-as-potential-u-s-china-trade-deal-dents-safe-haven-demand/) - Gold prices fell nearly 2% Monday, as hopes of easing U.S.-China trade tensions lifted risk appetite for equities, while investors awaited major central bank meetings this week for rate cut cues. Spot gold was down 1.3% at $4,059.22 per ounce as of 0837 GMT. Prices hit a record high of $4,381.21 on October 20, buoyed
- [Oil prices fall after U.S. and China reach trade deal framework](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-fall-after-u-s-and-china-reach-trade-deal-framework/) - Oil prices fell on Monday, pressured by skepticism that a U.S. and Chinese trade deal framework would immediately boost oil demand and after Iraq’s oil minister confirmed an oilfield fire had not affected the OPEC member’s oil exports. Brent crude futures were down 32 cents, or nearly 0.5%, to $65.62 a barrel at 1015 GMT. U.S. West
- [U.S. Department of Energy forms $1 billion supercomputer and AI partnership with AMD](https://train2invest.com/u-s-department-of-energy-forms-1-billion-supercomputer-and-ai-partnership-with-amd/) - The U.S. has formed a $1 billion partnership with Advanced Micro Devices to construct two supercomputers that will tackle large scientific problems ranging from nuclear power to cancer treatments to national security, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and AMD CEO Lisa Su told Reuters. The U.S. is building the two machines to ensure the country has enough supercomputers
- [Trump says it will be ‘a long time’ before he meets Carney](https://train2invest.com/trump-says-it-will-be-a-long-time-before-he-meets-carney/) - Donald Trump says he won’t be meeting Prime Minister Mark Carney for some time after a falling-out between the two countries over an Ontario government TV ad that criticized the U.S. President’s protectionist tariffs. Mr. Trump broke off trade talks with Canada over the ad and later announced he would boost punitive tariffs on Canadian imports by another 10 per
- [Bank of Canada expected to cut rates again as trade turbulence persists](https://train2invest.com/bank-of-canada-expected-to-cut-rates-again-as-trade-turbulence-persists/) - The Bank of Canada is widely expected to cut interest rates again this week, with the fragile business climate and a new bout of trade uncertainty predicted to outweigh concerns about an uptick in inflation. After months on the sidelines, the central bank resumed monetary policy easing last month, citing a “weaker economy and less
- [Cenovus further sweetens offer for MEG, wins Strathcona’s backing](https://train2invest.com/cenovus-further-sweetens-offer-for-meg-wins-strathconas-backing/) - Cenovus Energy CVE-T +0.50%increase on Monday further sweetened its bid for MEG Energy MEG-T +3.50%increase to $30 a share, winning long-sought backing from MEG’s largest shareholder, Strathcona Resources SCR-T +2.61%increase. Earlier this month, Cenovus had already raised its offer for MEG to about $29.80 per share, and said it was its “best and final” offer, in an attempt to outbid Strathcona’s offer for Canada’s last
- [Calendar: Oct 27 - Oct 31](https://train2invest.com/calendar-oct-27-oct-31/) - * Note: Several previously scheduled U.S. data reports could be be cancelled due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Earnings dates are subject to change Monday October 27 China industrial profits ECB’s three-year CPI expectations Germany business climate (8:30 a.m. ET) Canadian wholesale trade for September. (8:30 a.m. ET) U.S. durable and core orders for
- [Trump tariff tiff: U.S. terminates all trade talks with Canada over Reagan TV ad](https://train2invest.com/trump-tariff-tiff-u-s-terminates-all-trade-talks-with-canada-over-reagan-tv-ad/) - President Donald Trump said he had terminated all U.S. trade negotiations with Canada. Trump said he was doing so because of an allegedly “fake” advertisement that Canada was airing that features former President Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, whose province launched the ad campaign, wrote after Trump’s announcement, “President Ronald
- [US Inflation rate hit 3.0% in September, lower than expected, long-awaited CPI report shows](https://train2invest.com/us-inflation-rate-hit-3-0-in-september-lower-than-expected-long-awaited-cpi-report-shows/) - The consumer price index showed a 0.3% increase on the month, putting the annual inflation rate at 3%, both lower than expected. Excluding food and energy, core CPI showed a 0.2% monthly gain and an annual rate also at 3%, also less than forecasts. The BLS released the data specifically because the Social Security Administration
- [Newmont beats quarterly profit estimates behind record gold prices](https://train2invest.com/newmont-beats-quarterly-profit-estimates-behind-record-gold-prices/) - Newmont NGT-T -1.06%decrease, the world’s largest gold miner, beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Thursday as record-high gold prices helped offset a drop in its production levels. Gold prices have repeatedly set new records this year as investors turned to the safe-haven asset amid the uncertainty triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and
- [Waste Connections: Q3 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/waste-connections-q3-earnings-snapshot-2/) - Waste Connections Inc. (WCN) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $286.3 million. On a per-share basis, the Ontario, Ontario-based company said it had net income of $1.11. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.44 per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 14 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment
- [Precision Drilling: Q3 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/precision-drilling-q3-earnings-snapshot/) - Precision Drilling Corp. (PDS) on Wednesday reported a loss of $4.9 million in its third quarter. The Calgary, Alberta-based company said it had a loss of 37 cents per share. The oilfield services company posted revenue of $335.7 million in the period. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research.
- [West Fraser Timber reports Q3 net loss of US$204M amid challenging backdrop](https://train2invest.com/west-fraser-timber-reports-q3-net-loss-of-us204m-amid-challenging-backdrop/) - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reported a net loss of US$204 million in its third quarter results compared with a net loss of US$83 million during the same period a year earlier. West Fraser says this amounted to a loss of US$2.63 per diluted share compared to a loss of US$1.03 per diluted share
- [FirstService: Q3 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/firstservice-q3-earnings-snapshot-2/) - FirstService Corp. (FSV) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $57.2 million. On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had net income of $1.24. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.76 per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for
- [Oil rises nearly 5% on fresh U.S. sanctions against Russia](https://train2invest.com/oil-rises-nearly-5-on-fresh-u-s-sanctions-against-russia/) - Oil prices rose nearly 5 per cent on Thursday after the U.S. imposed sanctions on major Russian suppliers Rosneft and Lukoil over the Ukraine war, extending gains from the previous session. Brent crude futures were up US$2.98, or 4.8 per cent, at US$65.57 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up US$3.01,
- [Rogers reports higher revenue, lower adjusted earnings after taking majority stake in MLSE](https://train2invest.com/rogers-reports-higher-revenue-lower-adjusted-earnings-after-taking-majority-stake-in-mlse/) - Rogers RCI-B-T +3.50%increase reported modest revenue growth as it added 111,000 wireless customers in the third quarter, but adjusted earnings dropped in the wake of the company’s move to increase its stake in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Total revenue for the third quarter was $5.35-billion, up 4 per cent from a year earlier, meeting analyst consensus estimates.
- [Gold and related stocks are falling for a second day. The metal is off 8% from high](https://train2invest.com/gold-and-related-stocks-are-falling-for-a-second-day-the-metal-is-off-8-from-high/) - Gold prices fell for a second day on Wednesday, as investors took profits after a weeks-long rally. Gold futures were last down $61.30, or 1.49%, to $4,053.10 per ounce by 8:25 a.m. ET. Gold mining stocks such as Newmont and Barrick fell more than 4% in premarket trading. The precious metal sold off sharply Tuesday, losing 5.74% to close at
- [Brookfield launches its first private equity fund tailored to individual investors in Canada](https://train2invest.com/brookfield-launches-its-first-private-equity-fund-tailored-to-individual-investors-in-canada/) - The private equity arm of Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. BAM-T is launching its first fund in Canada with no fixed end date that is geared toward wealthy investors who are eyeing private assets as they hunt for higher returns. The Brookfield Private Equity Fund (Canada), announced Wednesday, lets individual investors who meet the necessary threshold for wealth
- [Teck beats profit estimates on higher metals prices as Anglo merger moves ahead](https://train2invest.com/teck-beats-profit-estimates-on-higher-metals-prices-as-anglo-merger-moves-ahead/) - Teck Resources TECK-B-T -0.38%decrease beat third-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday, lifted by higher copper and zinc prices, even as production at its Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile remained constrained by tailings work. U.S.-listed shares of Teck TECK-N -0.26%decrease rose 2 per cent in pre-market trading. The results come as Teck advances a merger with Anglo American NGLOY -0.13%decrease, announced in September, to form Anglo
- [Warner Bros. Discovery says it’s open to a sale; shares jump 10%](https://train2invest.com/warner-bros-discovery-says-its-open-to-a-sale-shares-jump-10/) - Warner Bros. Discovery said it is open to a sale as it expands its strategic review. The company had planned to split into two separate entities and is not abandoning those plans. WBD said it’s received “unsolicited interest” from multiple parties. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/21/wbd-sale-warner-bros-media.html
- [Canada’s inflation rate quickens to 2.4% ahead of BoC rate decision](https://train2invest.com/canadas-inflation-rate-quickens-to-2-4-ahead-of-boc-rate-decision/) - Canada’s inflation rate accelerated by more than expected in September, but not enough to deter the Bank of Canada from cutting interest rates next week, according to several analysts. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4 per cent in September on an annual basis, up from August’s 1.9-per-cent pace, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. Financial analysts were expecting
- [Bank of Canada’s Macklem sees slow growth, soft job market ahead of rate decision](https://train2invest.com/bank-of-canadas-macklem-sees-slow-growth-soft-job-market-ahead-of-rate-decision/) - Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem expects slow economic growth and a soft labour market through the back half of the year as U.S. tariffs and uncertainty over the future of continental trade weigh on business investment and hiring in Canada. Speaking to reporters from the annual International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Washington,
- [Calendar: Oct 20 - Oct 24](https://train2invest.com/calendar-oct-20-oct-24/) - Monday October 20 China real GDP, retail sales, industrial production and fixed asset investment (8:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s industrial product and raw materials price indexes for September. Estimates are month-over-month increases of 0.5 per cent for both. (8:30 a.m. ET) Canadian construction investment for August. (8:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s household and mortgage creidt for August.
- [Aritzia shares are no bargain, until you look at the retailer’s growth prospects](https://train2invest.com/aritzia-shares-are-no-bargain-until-you-look-at-the-retailers-growth-prospects/) - This year’s Buy Canadian mantra is resonating well beyond the 49th parallel: Americans, too, are snapping up Aritzia Inc.’s ATZ-T -0.75%decrease popular items including the Super Puff jackets and Sweatfleece hoodies in U.S. stores as the Vancouver-based retailer’s expansion gains traction. The success beyond Aritzia’s home base is stoking hopes for further gains in the United States and perhaps elsewhere
- [Gold extends record run past $4,200 on rate-cut hopes, safe-haven fervor](https://train2invest.com/gold-extends-record-run-past-4200-on-rate-cut-hopes-safe-haven-fervor/) - Gold prices breached $4,200 per ounce for the first time on Wednesday, extending a record rally as rising interest rate cut bets and geopolitical jitters send investors flocking to the safe-haven metal. Spot gold rose 1.4% to $4,198.23 per ounce after hitting an all-time high of $4,217.95 earlier. U.S. gold futures for December delivery gained 1.4% to $4,220.8.
- [Bank of America tops expectations on 43% surge in investment banking revenue](https://train2invest.com/bank-of-america-tops-expectations-on-43-surge-in-investment-banking-revenue/) - Bank of America on Wednesday posted third-quarter results that exceeded analysts’ expectations on stronger-than-expected investment banking revenue. The second-largest U.S. bank by assets said profit rose 23% from a year earlier to $8.5 billion, or $1.06 per share. Revenue increased 10.8% to $28.24 billion. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/15/bank-of-america-bac-earnings-q3-2025.html
- [OCT 14: Canadian Stocks Soar Amid Record-High Precious Metal Prices](https://train2invest.com/oct-14-canadian-stocks-soar-amid-record-high-precious-metal-prices/) - Canadian stocks surged on Tuesday, rebounding from Friday's losses, as gold scales a new peak and in the process lifted many of the mining stocks in Canada's materials sector, while markets assimilated the renewed China-U.S. trade tensions. Of note, the Canadian markets were closed yesterday on account of Thanksgiving Day. After opening just above the previous week's
- [Stellantis shifts Jeep Compass production to Illinois from Brampton](https://train2invest.com/stellantis-shifts-jeep-compass-production-to-illinois-from-brampton/) - Stellantis NV STLA-N +1.72%increase says it is moving production of the Jeep Compass to Illinois from Brampton, Ont., part of a US$13-billion plan to boost production in the United States. The Brampton plant has been idle since 2023, and work on retooling for new vehicles halted in February, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to lay 25-per-cent
- [Global oil surplus could stretch into 2026 on higher OPEC+ output, softening demand, IEA says](https://train2invest.com/global-oil-surplus-could-stretch-into-2026-on-higher-opec-output-softening-demand-iea-says/) - World oil supply will rise more rapidly than previously expected this year and a surplus could expand in 2026 as OPEC+ members and other producers lift output and demand remains sluggish, the International Energy Agency predicted on Tuesday. Supply will rise by 3.0 million barrels per day in 2025, up from 2.7 million bpd previously forecast, the
- [Calendar: Oct 14 - Oct 17](https://train2invest.com/calendar-oct-14-oct-17/) - Monday October 13 China trade surplus Japan markets closed Canadian markets closed for Thanksgiving. U.S. stock markets are open, but bond markets closed, for Columbus Day Earnings include: Fastenal Co. -- Tuesday October 14 Germany releases inflation and business conditions data. UK releases employment data. (6 a.m. ET) U.S. NFIB small business economic trends survey
- [Market sell-off: Trump post lops off $2 trillion from stocks in a single day (OPINION)](https://train2invest.com/market-sell-off-trump-post-lops-off-2-trillion-from-stocks-in-a-single-day-opinion/) - On Friday morning, the S&P 500 was less than a couple of points from another all-time high. Then, after a single social media post from President Donald Trump, $2 trillion in market value was wiped out. The unraveling shows the sway the president’s one-man trade policy still has over the fate of the global economy. Trump at 10:57
- [Oct 10/25: Canadian Stocks Move Sharply Lower As Markets Assess Jobs Data, Trump Tariff Threats](https://train2invest.com/oct-10-25-canadian-stocks-move-sharply-lower-as-markets-assess-jobs-data-trump-tariff-threats/) - Canadian stocks declined steeply on Friday - extending yesterday's losses - as markets analyzed the "surprising" jump in employment numbers released today, which dampened the expectations of another rate cut by the central bank. After opening above yesterday's close, the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index, quickly turned lower and saw further downside throughout the session before finally closing
- [Aritzia reports Q2 profit surged to $66.3M led by strength in U.S. business](https://train2invest.com/aritzia-reports-q2-profit-surged-to-66-3m-led-by-strength-in-u-s-business/) - Aritzia Inc. reported $66.3 million in net income during its second quarter, up from $18.2 million during the same period last year. The Vancouver-based clothing company said net income per diluted share came in at 56 cents compared with 16 cents per diluted share a year earlier. Its net revenue rose 31.9 per cent to
- [Rare earths stocks surge after China tightens grip on global supplies](https://train2invest.com/rare-earths-stocks-surge-after-china-tightens-grip-on-global-supplies/) - China has tightend its controls on rare earth exports ahead of an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump. Shares of U.S. rare earth and critical mineral miners surged as the market speculates on further investment in the industry by the White House. The Trump administration has taken equity stakes in https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/09/china-tightens-rare-earths-grip-stocks-surge.html
- [Silver soars to record high, riding gold’s coattails](https://train2invest.com/silver-soars-to-record-high-riding-golds-coattails/) - Silver prices shot to a record high on Wednesday, buoyed by gold’s bull run and growing investor demand for hard assets amid persistent geopolitical and economic risks, as well as expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts. Spot silver hit an all-time high at US$49.57 per ounce. Both a precious and industrial metal, silver has gained
- [Copper hits US$11,000 a tonne, nearing all-time peak, as investors bet on shortages](https://train2invest.com/copper-hits-us11000-a-tonne-nearing-all-time-peak-as-investors-bet-on-shortages/) - Copper struck $11,000 per metric ton on Thursday, a milestone not seen for 16 months as investors piled into the metal after a series of disruptions to mine supply led to fears of shortages, while aluminium hit a more than three-year peak. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange rose 3.1% to hit the
- [South Bow explores increasing crude exports after Carney raises Keystone XL revival with Trump](https://train2invest.com/south-bow-explores-increasing-crude-exports-after-carney-raises-keystone-xl-revival-with-trump/) - South Bow Corp. SOBO-T -0.53%decrease says it is exploring ways to leverage existing oil pipeline corridors to increase crude exports, in the wake of Prime Minister Mark Carney raising the prospect of reviving the long-dead Keystone XL pipeline project in discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump. The company said in a statement that while it’s not privy to discussions between the
- [Fiera Capital, former infrastructure head sue each other as fund’s redemption queue hits $700-million](https://train2invest.com/fiera-capital-former-infrastructure-head-sue-each-other-as-funds-redemption-queue-hits-700-million/) - Fiera Capital Corp. FSZ-T -4.10%decrease is locked in a legal battle with its recently terminated infrastructure head, with both sides suing each other after years of poor fund performance and investor redemption requests. Alina Osorio, Fiera Infrastructure’s former president, is suing the company for wrongful dismissal, partly attributing her departure to differences over how to handle a large
- [Gold zooms past $4,000 for first time in historic flight to safety](https://train2invest.com/gold-zooms-past-4000-for-first-time-in-historic-flight-to-safety/) - Gold raced past $4,000 an ounce for the first time on Wednesday as investors piled into a record-breaking rally in the safe-haven asset to hedge against global economic uncertainty, while also betting on U.S. interest rate cuts. Spot gold was up 1.3% at $4,036.22 per ounce. U.S. gold futures for December delivery gained 1.3% to $4,058. Silver also
- [Teck cuts QB2 forecast again as it tries to convince investors of Anglo takeover](https://train2invest.com/teck-cuts-qb2-forecast-again-as-it-tries-to-convince-investors-of-anglo-takeover/) - Teck Resources Ltd. TCK-N +3.55%increase has cut its production forecast yet again at its QB2 mine as it continues to grapple with engineering problems at the high-altitude operation in Chile. Vancouver-based Teck announced the latest QB2 guidance cut as it tries to convince its investors to vote for the takeover of the company by Anglo-American PLC NGLOY +3.45%increase. Teck on
- [Cenovus sweetens takeover bid for MEG Energy to $8.6-billion](https://train2invest.com/cenovus-sweetens-takeover-bid-for-meg-energy-to-8-6-billion/) - novus Energy Inc. CVE-T +1.05%increase boosted its offer for MEG Energy Corp. MEG-T +5.52%increase to $8.6-billion in an attempt to win a hotly contested Alberta oil sands takeover battle. Early Wednesday, Cenovus announced a cash-and-share bid of $29.80 per MEG share, up $1.32 per share from the offer the two companies announced in late August. The increased offer is meant to trump
- [Canada’s trade deficit widens to $6.32-billion in August as exports drop](https://train2invest.com/canadas-trade-deficit-widens-to-6-32-billion-in-august-as-exports-drop/) - Canada’s merchandise trade deficit widened in August to $6.32-billion as exports fell faster in both value and volume than the rise in imports on a monthly basis, official government statistics showed on Tuesday. The trade deficit in August was led by drop in exports not only to its top trading partner the U.S. but also
- [Oil prices rise after OPEC+ hikes output less than expected](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-rise-after-opec-hikes-output-less-than-expected/) - Oil prices rose more than 1 per cent on Monday after OPEC+’s planned production increase for November was more modest than expected, tempering some concerns about supply additions, though a soft outlook for demand is likely to cap near-term gains. Brent crude futures climbed nearly US$1, or 1.5 per cent, to US$65.52 a barrel by
- [Gold climbs above $3,900 mark for the first time amid ongoing U.S. shutdown, Fed cut expectations](https://train2invest.com/gold-climbs-above-3900-mark-for-the-first-time-amid-ongoing-u-s-shutdown-fed-cut-expectations/) - Gold prices touched an all-time high on Monday, soaring above the US$3,900-per-ounce level, as investors flocked to safe-haven bullion amid the U.S. government shutdown, broader economic uncertainty and prospects of further Federal Reserve rate cuts. Spot gold was up 1.5 per cent at US$3,942.59 per ounce, as of 09:10 GMT, after hitting US$3,949.34 earlier in
- [Calendar: Oct 5 - Oct 10](https://train2invest.com/calendar-oct-5-oct-10/) - Sunday October 5 OPEC+ meeting -- Monday October 6 10 am ET: U.S. global supply chain pressure index Earnings include: Constellation Brands Inc. -- Tuesday October 7 Prime Minister Carney meets U.S. President Trump in Washington 830 am ET: Canada merchandise trade balance for August. Consensus is for a deficit of $5.7 billion 830 am
- [Calendar: Sept 29 - Oct 3](https://train2invest.com/calendar-sept-29-oct-3/) - Monday September 29 China industrial profits and current account balance Euro zone consumer and economic confidence Germany retail sales (10 a.m. ET) U.S. pending home sales for August. The Street is forecasting a month-over-month increase of 0.1 per cent. Earnings include: Carnival Corp. -- Tuesday September 30 Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (stock
- [Trump targets heavy-duty trucks, pharmaceuticals in latest round of punishing tariffs](https://train2invest.com/trump-targets-heavy-duty-trucks-pharmaceuticals-in-latest-round-of-punishing-tariffs/) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday took aim at a broad range of imported goods in announcing a new round of punishing tariffs, saying the U.S. will impose 100 per cent duties on imported branded drugs, 25 per cent tariffs on heavy-duty trucks and 50 per cent tariffs on kitchen cabinets. Trump has launched numerous national security probes
- [U.S. consumer spending, inflation rise in August](https://train2invest.com/u-s-consumer-spending-inflation-rise-in-august/) - U.S. consumer spending increased slightly more than expected in August as households went on vacation and dined out, keeping the economy on solid ground as the third quarter progressed, while inflation continued to steadily pick up. The report from the Commerce Department on Friday suggested the economy has so far retained most of its momentum
- [Canadian Economy grows by more than expected in July after three monthly declines](https://train2invest.com/canadian-economy-grows-by-more-than-expected-in-july-after-three-monthly-declines/) - Real gross domestic product grew in July for the first time in four months andby slightly more than expected, suggesting the economy will likely avoid a recession this year as U.S. tariffs batter key Canadian sectors. Statistics Canada reported Friday that the 0.2-per-cent increase in real GDP was largely driven by growth in good-producing industries. The mining, quarrying and
- [Honda ending production of Acura EV assembled by GM in U.S](https://train2invest.com/honda-ending-production-of-acura-ev-assembled-by-gm-in-u-s/) - Honda Motor is ending U.S. production of its Acura ZDX electric crossover, citing market conditions for EVs. Production of the vehicle for the 2026 model year was slated to begin this month at GM’s Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/24/honda-acura-ev-gm.html
- [Micron forecasts first-quarter revenue above estimates as it bets on AI demand](https://train2invest.com/micron-forecasts-first-quarter-revenue-above-estimates-as-it-bets-on-ai-demand/) - Micron Technology MU forecast first-quarter revenue above market estimates on Tuesday, betting on booming demand for artificial intelligence hardware to boost sales of its advanced memory chips. Shares of the memory-chip maker rose 4 per cent in extended trading. The race to build the most sophisticated AI models and expand the data centre infrastructure that they run
- [US: New home sales soar 20% in August to a three-year high](https://train2invest.com/us-new-home-sales-soar-20-in-august-to-a-three-year-high/) - Sales of newly built homes rose a much larger-than-expected 20.5% in August compared with July, according to the U.S. Census. That’s despite mortgage rates that are higher than they are today. The median price of a new home sold in August was $413,500, in increase of 1.9% year over year. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/24/august-new-home-sales-soar.html
- [Instagram now has 3 billion monthly active users](https://train2invest.com/instagram-now-has-3-billion-monthly-active-users/) - Instagram now has 3 billion monthly active users, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Wednesday. With 3 billion monthly users, Instagram joins the ranks of the Facebook and WhatsApp platforms, both of which crossed the 3 billion user mark earlier this year. The company last disclosed Instagram’s user figures in October 2022 when Zuckerberg said during
- [Canada has dropped two legal challenges of United States duties on Canadian softwood lumber.](https://train2invest.com/canada-has-dropped-two-legal-challenges-of-united-states-duties-on-canadian-softwood-lumber/) - The U.S. has long accused Canada’s softwood lumber sector of violating rules on anti-dumping – flooding a market with cheaper, subsidized products to disrupt a domestic industry. The U.S. Commerce Department announced plans last month to nearly triple duties on Canadian softwood lumber to just over 20 per cent. The Wall Street Journal first reported
- [Canada drops challenges to U.S. anti-dumping duties on softwood lumber](https://train2invest.com/canada-drops-challenges-to-u-s-anti-dumping-duties-on-softwood-lumber/) - Canada has dropped two legal challenges of United States duties on Canadian softwood lumber. The U.S. has long accused Canada’s softwood lumber sector of violating rules on anti-dumping – flooding a market with cheaper, subsidized products to disrupt a domestic industry. The U.S. Commerce Department announced plans last month to nearly triple duties on Canadian
- [Wealthsimple, Questrade ask Ottawa to regulate registered account transfers](https://train2invest.com/wealthsimple-questrade-ask-ottawa-to-regulate-registered-account-transfers/) - Ottawa should regulate the cost and time it takes Canadians to transfer tax-advantaged investment and savings accounts from one financial institution to another, some digital brokers have told federal officials. In the lead-up to the 2025 federal budget expected on Nov. 4, both Wealthsimple Technologies Inc. and Questrade Financial Group Inc. said they are involved in consultations
- [Vancouver-based Lithium Americas soars over 100% on report Trump administration seeking equity stake](https://train2invest.com/vancouver-based-lithium-americas-soars-over-100-on-report-trump-administration-seeking-equity-stake/) - U.S.-listed shares of Lithium Americas (LAC-N +93.81%increase, LAC-T +95.97%increase) jumped over 100 per cent on Wednesday after Reuters reported that the Trump administration is seeking up to a 10 per cent stake in the miner, in the latest sign of Washington’s intervention into industries it considers critical to national security. Late Tuesday, Reuters cited two people familiar with
- [Economic Calendar: Sept.22 - Sept 26](https://train2invest.com/economic-calendar-sept-22-sept-26/) - Monday September 22 Euro zone consumer confidence (8:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s industrial product price and raw materials price indexes for August. Estimates are an increase of 0.1 per cent and a decline of 1.0 per cent month-over-month, respectively. (8:30 a.m. ET) U.S. Chicago Fed National Activity Index for August. (9:45 a.m. ET) Bank of Canada
- [Bank of Canada cuts interest rate by quarter-point to 2.5%](https://train2invest.com/bank-of-canada-cuts-interest-rate-by-quarter-point-to-2-5/) - The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point on Wednesday, lowering borrowing costs for the first time since March as U.S. tariffs continue to batter the Canadian economy. As widely expected, the bank’s governing council voted to lower the policy rate to 2.5 per cent from 2.75 per cent. This follows
- [Gold dazzles at all-time high as Fed rate cut looms](https://train2invest.com/gold-dazzles-at-all-time-high-as-fed-rate-cut-looms/) - Gold surged to a record high on Tuesday, buoyed by a weakening U.S. dollar and growing market anticipation ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, where a 25-basis-point rate cut is widely expected. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $3,701.93 per ounce after hitting a record high of $3,699.37 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures for December
- [Oil edges higher as market weighs Russia supply risk and U.S. rate decision](https://train2invest.com/oil-edges-higher-as-market-weighs-russia-supply-risk-and-u-s-rate-decision/) - Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as markets weighed potential supply disruption from Russia after Ukrainian drone attacks on its refineries and the prospect of a U.S. central bank interest rate cut. Brent crude futures rose 38 cents, or 0.56%, to $67.82 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $63.80, up 50 cents, or 0.79%.
- [Canadian housing starts down 16% in August: CMHC](https://train2invest.com/canadian-housing-starts-down-16-in-august-cmhc/) - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in August fell 16 per cent compared with July. The national housing agency says the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts came in at 245,791 units in August, down from 293,537 in July. The drop came as the seasonally adjusted annual pace
- [Joly says Anglo American promises around Teck takeover don’t go far enough](https://train2invest.com/joly-says-anglo-american-promises-around-teck-takeover-dont-go-far-enough/) - Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says that promises made by Anglo American PLC NGLOY +0.68%increase as part of its attempt to buy Teck Resources Ltd. TECK-B-T -3.32%decrease don’t go far enough. London-based Anglo has made a slew of commitments to win approval from Ottawa for the US$20-billion deal, including moving its global headquarters to Canada and changing its name to Anglo Teck.
- [Canada’s inflation rate ticked up slightly in August: StatCan](https://train2invest.com/canadas-inflation-rate-ticked-up-slightly-in-august-statcan/) - Canada’s inflation rate rose to 1.9 per cent in August, increasing by less than economists had forecasted and solidifying expectations of an interest rate cut on Wednesday. Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday that the annual inflation rate rose from 1.7 per cent in July. The acceleration in headline inflation was driven by a smaller annual
- [Calendar: Sept. 15 - Sept. 19](https://train2invest.com/calendar-sept-15-sept-19/) - Monday September 15 Japan markets closed China retail sales, industrial production and fixed asset investment Euro zone trade surplus (8:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s manufacturing sales and new orders for July. Estimates are month-over-month gains of 1.8 per cent and 2.0 per cent, respectively. (8:30 a.m. ET) Canadian wholesale trade for July. Estimate is a rise
- [Barrick sells only Canadian mine to Carcetti Capital for up to $1.09-billion](https://train2invest.com/barrick-sells-only-canadian-mine-to-carcetti-capital-for-up-to-1-09-billion/) - Barrick Mining Corp. ABX-T -1.74%decrease is selling Hemlo, its only Canadian mine, to Carcetti Capital Corp. CART-H-X +2.50%increase for up to US$1.09-billion. Toronto-based Barrick put Hemlo up for sale earlier in the year, deeming it a “non-core” asset. Carcetti will pay Barrick US$875-million, and US$50-million in its shares upfront. Additionally, Barrick stands to receive up to US$165-million contingent on production from
- [Consumer prices rose at annual rate of 2.9% in August, as weekly jobless claims jump](https://train2invest.com/consumer-prices-rose-at-annual-rate-of-2-9-in-august-as-weekly-jobless-claims-jump/) - The consumer price index posted a seasonally adjusted 0.4% increase for the month, the biggest gain since January, putting the annual inflation rate at 2.9%. The Labor Department reported a surprise increase in weekly unemployment compensation filings to a seasonally adjusted 263,000, the highest since October 2021. The reports provide the final pieces of a
- [Teck agrees to be acquired by Anglo American at crucial time for Canada’s minerals industry](https://train2invest.com/teck-agrees-to-be-acquired-by-anglo-american-at-crucial-time-for-canadas-minerals-industry/) - ck Resources Ltd. TECK-B-T +11.53%increase has agreed to be acquired by British mining giant Anglo American PLC NGLOY +10.87%increase in a deal that could result in one of the last remaining Canadian major critical minerals miners being swallowed up by a foreign buyer. Vancouver-based Teck on Tuesday said it had reached a friendly deal to be acquired by London-based Anglo in
- [Uranium market heats up on nuclear revival hopes](https://train2invest.com/uranium-market-heats-up-on-nuclear-revival-hopes/) - Demand for uranium is forecast to rise by nearly a third by 2030 and to more than double by 2040, according to the World Nuclear Association. There’s “momentum in the industry which we have not seen for decades,” Boris Schucht, CEO of uranium enrichment firm Urenco, told CNBC. But accelerated permitting, mining innovations and new
- [China’s consumer prices fall more than expected in August as deflation woes persist](https://train2invest.com/chinas-consumer-prices-fall-more-than-expected-in-august-as-deflation-woes-persist/) - The consumer price index dipped 0.4% last month from a year earlier, worse than economists’ forecast for a 0.2% contraction. Core CPI, stripping out the volatile food and energy prices, rose 0.9% from a year earlier. The producer price index dropped 2.9% in August from a year ago, in line with economists’ estimates. China’s consumer
- [Calendar: SEPT 8 - SEPT 12](https://train2invest.com/__trashed-2/) - Monday September 8 China trade surplus, aggregate yuan financing and new yuan loans Japan GDP and bank lending Germany industrial production and trade surplus (8:30 a.m. ET) U.S. consumer credit for July. Earnings include: Major Drilling International Inc.; North West Co. Inc. -- Tuesday September 9 China foreign reserves Japan machine tool orders (6 a.m.
- [USA: Payrolls rose 22,000 in August, less than expected in further sign of hiring slowdown](https://train2invest.com/usa-payrolls-rose-22000-in-august-less-than-expected-in-further-sign-of-hiring-slowdown/) - Nonfarm payrolls increased by just 22,000 for the month, lower than the 75,000 forecast, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%. The report showed a marked slowdown from the July increase of 79,000, which was revised up by 6,000. Revisions also showed a net loss of 13,000 in June. Health care again led by sectors,
- [Internal government list of 32 potential infrastructure projects includes new oil pipeline](https://train2invest.com/internal-government-list-of-32-potential-infrastructure-projects-includes-new-oil-pipeline/) - A draft list of 32 major projects that could be candidates for fast-track approvals under the new Building Canada Act includes a pipeline that would bring Alberta oil through northwest British Columbia to the Pacific Coast. Such a project is a priority for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, but the B.C. government has questioned the practicality of a
- [Canada:  August unemployment rate reaches nine-year high outside of pandemic](https://train2invest.com/canada-august-unemployment-rate-reaches-nine-year-high-outside-of-pandemic/) - The Canadian economy shed 66,000 jobs in August and the unemployment rate jumped to 7.1 per cent, the latest signs that the labour market is reeling from prohibitive U.S. tariffs. Outside of the pandemic, the unemployment rate now resides at the highest level since 2016, Statistics Canada said Friday in a report, rising from 6.9
- [OPEC+ Dials Up Downside Risk as Saudis Eye Further Output Hikes](https://train2invest.com/opec-dials-up-downside-risk-as-saudis-eye-further-output-hikes/)
- [U.S. labour market shows signs of softening as jobless claims rise](https://train2invest.com/u-s-labour-market-shows-signs-of-softening-as-jobless-claims-rise/) - The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits increased more than expected last week, while hiring by private employers slowed in August, offering further evidence that labour market conditions were softening. The reports on Thursday came on the heels of government data on Wednesday showing there were more unemployed people than positions available
- [Canadian exports rise in July, helping to narrow trade deficit](https://train2invest.com/canadian-exports-rise-in-july-helping-to-narrow-trade-deficit/) - Canadian exports rose for the third consecutive month in July, narrowing the country’s trade deficit with the world and increasing its trade surplus with the United States. Statistics Canada reported on Thursday that exports rose 0.9 per cent, while imports fell by 0.7 per cent, reducing Canada’s trade deficit to $4.9-billion from $6-billion. Exports have
- [Descartes Systems: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/descartes-systems-fiscal-q2-earnings-snapshot/) - The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (DSGX) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $38 million. On a per-share basis, the Waterloo, Ontario-based company said it had net income of 43 cents. The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 49
- [ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD ANNOUNCES ITS RESULTS FOR ITS FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2026](https://train2invest.com/alimentation-couche-tard-announces-its-results-for-its-first-quarter-of-fiscal-year-2026/) - Quarterly Highlights Net earnings attributable to shareholders of the Corporation were $782.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with $790.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Adjusted net earnings attributable to shareholders of the Corporation1 were approximately $737.0 million compared with $790.0 million for the corresponding quarter of last year, representing a decrease of 6.7%. Net earnings attributable to
- [Calendar: Sept 1 - Sept 5](https://train2invest.com/calendar-sept-1-sept-5/) - Monday September 1 Canadian and U.S. markets closed (Labour Day) China manufacturing, non-manufacturing and composite PMI Japan capital spending and manufacturing PMI Euro zone jobless rate and manufacturing PMI -- Tuesday September 2 Euro zone CPI (9:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for August. (9:45 a.m. ET) U.S. S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for
- [US: Core inflation rose to 2.9% in July, highest since February](https://train2invest.com/us-core-inflation-rose-to-2-9-in-july-highest-since-february/) - The personal consumption expenditures price index showed that core inflation ran at a 2.9% seasonally adjusted annual rate in July, meeting estimates but higher than June. Consumer spending increased 0.5% on the month, in line with forecasts and indicative of strength despite the higher prices. Personal income accelerated 0.4%. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/29/pce-inflation-report-july-2025.html
- [Canada’s economy contracts more than expected in second quarter as tariffs hit exports](https://train2invest.com/canadas-economy-contracts-more-than-expected-in-second-quarter-as-tariffs-hit-exports/) - Canada’s economy contracted in the second quarter by a much larger degree than anticipated on an annualized basis as U.S. tariffs squeezed exports, but higher household and government spending cushioned some of the impact, data showed on Friday. The GDP for the quarter that ended June 30 decelerated by 1.6 per cent on an annualized
- [Bank Earnings Due](https://train2invest.com/bank-earnings-due/)
- [Calendar: Aug 15 - Aug 29](https://train2invest.com/calendar-aug-15-aug-29/) - Monday August 25 U.K. markets closed Germany business climate (10 a.m. ET) U.S. new home sales for July. The Street expects an annualized rate rise of 1.3 per cent. -- Tuesday August 26 (8:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s manufacturing sales for July. (8:30 a.m. ET) Canadian wholesale trade for July. (8:30 a.m. ET) U.S. durable orders
- [Cenovus Energy to acquire MEG Energy in $7.9-billion deal](https://train2invest.com/cenovus-energy-to-acquire-meg-energy-in-7-9-billion-deal/) - Canadian oil and gas producer Cenovus Energy CVE-T +4.35%increase said on Friday it will buy MEG Energy N/A in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $7.9-billion, including debt, to create one of the largest oil sands companies in Canada. The two companies, which will combine MEG’s Christina Lake oil sands operations in Alberta with Cenovus’ neighboring assets, will have a combined oil
- [U.S. hikes steel, aluminum tariffs on more than 400 products including appliances, railcars, EV parts](https://train2invest.com/u-s-hikes-steel-aluminum-tariffs-on-more-than-400-products-including-appliances-railcars-ev-parts/) - The U.S. Commerce Department on Tuesday said it is hiking steel and aluminum tariffs on more than 400 products including wind turbines, mobile cranes, appliances, bulldozers and other heavy equipment, along with railcars, motorcycles, marine engines, furniture and hundreds of other products. The department said 407 product categories are being added to the list of “derivative” steel
- [Canada’s inflation rate slows to 1.7% in July, raising odds of BoC rate cut](https://train2invest.com/canadas-inflation-rate-slows-to-1-7-in-july-raising-odds-of-boc-rate-cut/) - Canada’sinflation rate fell by slightly more than expected in July to 1.7 per cent, which economists say could pave the way for the Bank of Canada to resume cutting interest rates. Statistics Canada’s consumer price index report on Tuesday said the deceleration from 1.9 per cent in June was led by a decline in gasoline
- [Calendar: Aug 18 - Aug 22](https://train2invest.com/calendar-aug-18-aug-22/) - Monday August 18 (8:15 a.m. ET) Canadian housing starts for July. The Street is projecting an annualized rate decline of 4.0 per cent. (8:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s household and mortgage credit for June. (8:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s international securities transactions for June. (10 a.m. ET) U.S. NAHB Housing Market Index for August. Earnings include: BHP
- [What are the sticking points of contention between Albert and the Cd. Govt's economic policies](https://train2invest.com/what-are-the-sticking-points-of-contention-between-albert-and-the-cd-govts-economic-policies/) - The main sticking points of contention between Alberta and the Canadian federal government’s economic policies in 2025 revolve around these key issues: 1. Trade and Tariff Policy Both Alberta and the federal government are grappling with the fallout of a Canada-U.S. trade dispute. The high risk of increased tariffs (10% on energy products and 15% on
- [Evidence Supporting Carney’s Role in Climate Advocacy](https://train2invest.com/evidence-supporting-carneys-role-in-climate-advocacy/) - 1. United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance In December 2019, Mark Carney was appointed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres as the UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance—a role central to galvanizing financial systems to support climate goals. Bank of England+15Wikipedia+15TIME+15 2. Founder of Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ)
- [Imperial Oil (IMO.TO) shares have increased in recent weeks due to several important factors:](https://train2invest.com/imperial-oil-imo-to-shares-have-increased-in-recent-weeks-due-to-several-important-factors/) - Record Production & Upstream Strength: Q2 2025 saw Imperial achieve its highest second-quarter upstream production in 30+ years, driven by better reliability and mine productivity at its Kearl asset (275,000 gross barrels/day). This strong operational performance is expected to boost results further in the latter half of 2025 as new projects like Leming SAGD ramp up.
- [Enbridge (ENB) shares have increased recently due to several key reasons:](https://train2invest.com/enbridge-enb-shares-have-increased-recently-due-to-several-key-reasons/) - Strong Q2 2025 Earnings: Enbridge reported solid second-quarter results with GAAP earnings rising to $2.2 billion from $1.8 billion a year earlier, and adjusted EBITDA up 7% year-over-year to $4.6 billion. Distributable cash flow remained healthy at $2.9 billion, and management reaffirmed full-year guidance, demonstrating consistent financial performance that reassured investors. Growth Projects and Capital Pipeline: The
- [George Weston reports $258 million Q2 profit, announces stock split](https://train2invest.com/george-weston-reports-258-million-q2-profit-announces-stock-split/) - George Weston Ltd. says its second-quarter profit available to common shareholders amounted to $258 million, down from $400 million in the same quarter last year. The company, which holds large interests in Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and Choice Properties REIT, says the drop in profit from last year came in part because of a fair value
- [Grocery and drugstore retailer Metro reports $323M Q3 profit, up from $296M](https://train2invest.com/grocery-and-drugstore-retailer-metro-reports-323m-q3-profit-up-from-296m/) - Metro Inc. reported a third-quarter profit of $323.0 million, up from $296.2 million in the same quarter last year. The grocery and drugstore retailer says its profit amounted to $1.48 per diluted share for the 16-week period ended July 5, up from $1.31 per diluted share a year ago. Sales for the quarter totalled $6.87
- [What caused Loblaw.TO share price to increase over the past 6 months](https://train2invest.com/what-caused-loblaw-to-share-price-to-increase-over-the-past-6-months/) - Loblaw.TO’s share price has increased over the past 6 months due to several interrelated factors: Strong financial results: Loblaw reported robust revenue growth (up 5.2% year-over-year in Q2 to $14.67 billion), higher adjusted EBITDA (+7.4%), and a significant increase in adjusted EPS (+11.6%). Net earnings per share rose 60% from the previous year. These results consistently
- [What caused the volatility of ATD.TO recently](https://train2invest.com/what-caused-the-volatility-of-atd-to-recently/) - Recent volatility in Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.TO) has been driven by several key factors: Withdrawal of the US$46 billion Seven & i Holdings acquisition bid: The company spent months pursuing this major Japanese retailer, but withdrew its offer last month due to a lack of constructive engagement. The announcement led to a short-term stock bounce (up 2.4%
- [Restaurant Brands International Q2 profit down from a year ago](https://train2invest.com/restaurant-brands-international-q2-profit-down-from-a-year-ago/) - Tim Hortons parent company Restaurant Brands International Inc. reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago. The company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, reported net income attributable to common shareholders of US$189 million or 57 cents US per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30. The result was down from
- [MG.TO:  Key Drivers Behind the Share Price Hike](https://train2invest.com/mg-to-key-drivers-behind-the-share-price-hike/) - 1. Upgraded Outlook & Strong Q2 Results Magna reported positive second-quarter results for 2025, with net income hitting US$379 million. More importantly, the company raised its full‑year sales outlook to a range between US$40.4 billion and US$42.0 billion. These stronger-than-expected figures caught investor attention and were a clear signal of resilience despite macroeconomic headwinds. 2.
- [What’s Fueling the Recent Surge in LNR.TO Shares?](https://train2invest.com/whats-fueling-the-recent-surge-in-lnr-to-shares/) - New 52-Week High & Technical Momentum LNR hit a new 52-week high, reaching approximately C 73.62 mid-day, compared to around C$69.19 previously. This strong technical move helped drive additional investor interest. Technical indicators reinforced bullish sentiment: the stock crossed above its 200‑day moving average, a classic "golden cross" signal seen as favorable by many traders.
- [Gildan Buying HanesBrands in $2.2B Cash and Stock Deal](https://train2invest.com/gildan-buying-hanesbrands-in-2-2b-cash-and-stock-deal/) - Basic is getting bigger. In a major move to consolidate the basic side of the apparel industry, Gildan Activewear Inc. has agreed to buy HanesBrands Inc. in a cash and stock deal that values the innerwear giant stock at $2.2 billion. Including debt, the transaction gives HanesBrands an enterprise value of $4.4 billion, or 8.9 times the
- [Positive Factors Supporting TSX Growth in Q3 2025](https://train2invest.com/positive-factors-supporting-tsx-growth-in-q3-2025/) - The TSX faces several tailwinds that could drive growth through the third quarter of 2025: 1. Earnings Growth and Profit Margins TSX consensus earnings projections for 2025 suggest growth in the range of 9–10%, with profit margins holding firm, supporting healthy market performance. Key sectors such as materials, consumer discretionary, and banks have outperformed year-to-date; banks
- [Challenges Facing the TSX in Q3 2025](https://train2invest.com/challenges-facing-the-tsx-in-q3-2025/) - Several key factors are creating headwinds and uncertainty for the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) in the third quarter of 2025: 1. U.S. Tariffs & Trade Uncertainty Canadian exports to the U.S. have dropped approximately 14% year-over-year, with businesses facing rising input costs and supply chain disruptions due to new tariffs and trade tensions. This increases costs
- [A comprehensive snapshot of Canada’s key economic data and developments from this week (August 11–15, 2025):](https://train2invest.com/a-comprehensive-snapshot-of-canadas-key-economic-data-and-developments-from-this-week-august-11-15-2025/) - 1. Labor Market – Sign of Weakness Job losses continued in July, with Canada shedding 40,800 positions. The employment rate fell to 60.7%, the lowest in eight months, while the unemployment rate remained stuck at 6.9%, a multi-year high. Youth were hit particularly hard: the unemployment rate for ages 15–24 spiked to 14.6%, the highest
- [Canadian home sales rose 3.8% in July as prices remained steady](https://train2invest.com/canadian-home-sales-rose-3-8-in-july-as-prices-remained-steady/) - Canadian home sales rose 3.8 per cent in July for the fourth consecutive month this year, as house prices remained steady across the nation. There were 40,228 sales last month after removing seasonal influences, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). That is up from 3.8 per cent from 38,737 sales in June. The increase of
- [Live Updates](https://train2invest.com/live-updates-2/) - Updated Fri, Aug 15 20259:34 AM EDT S&P 500 and Dow hit record highs, head for big weekly gain after solid retail sales data: Live updates The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to record highs Friday, boosted by retail sales data pointing to a strong consumer, as Wall Street looked to wrap up another
- [US: Wholesale prices rose 0.9% in July, much more than expected](https://train2invest.com/us-wholesale-prices-rose-0-9-in-july-much-more-than-expected/) - The producer price index jumped 0.9% in July, compared with the Dow Jones estimate for a 0.2% gain. It was the biggest monthly increase since June 2022. Excluding food and energy prices, the core PPI rose 0.9% against the forecast for 0.3%. Excluding food, energy and trade services, the index was up 0.6%, the biggest
- [Aug 13: U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Unexpectedly Rise By 3.0 Million Barrels](https://train2invest.com/aug-13-u-s-crude-oil-inventories-unexpectedly-rise-by-3-0-million-barrels/) - Crude oil inventories in the U.S. unexpectedly increased by the week ended August 8th, according to a report released by the Energy Information Administration on Wednesday. The EIA said crude oil inventories rose by 3.0 million last week after falling by 3.0 million barrels in the previous week. Economists had expected crude oil inventories to
- [Metro’s third-quarter results fall short of the Street’s expectations despite food and pharmacy growth](https://train2invest.com/metros-third-quarter-results-fall-short-of-the-streets-expectations-despite-food-and-pharmacy-growth/) - Metro Inc. reported a third-quarter profit of $323.0-million, up from $296.2-million in the same quarter last year. The grocery and drugstore retailer says its profit amounted to $1.48 per diluted share for the 16-week period ended July 5, up from $1.31 per diluted share a year ago. Sales for the quarter rose 3.3 per cent
- [Canada’s Gildan to buy Hanesbrands for $2.2 billion to expand basic apparel business](https://train2invest.com/canadas-gildan-to-buy-hanesbrands-for-2-2-billion-to-expand-basic-apparel-business/) - Gildan Activewear has agreed to buy U.S. undergarments maker Hanesbrands for $2.2 billion in cash and stock, the companies said on Wednesday, as the Canadian firm looks to expand its foothold in basic apparel. Gildan, whose brands include Anvil, Gildan and Gold Toe, will pay about $6 per Hanesbrands share, representing a 24% premium to Monday’s close and
- [Barrick takes $1-billion write down on Mali operations as government dispute drags on](https://train2invest.com/barrick-takes-1-billion-write-down-on-mali-operations-as-government-dispute-drags-on/) - Barrick Mining Corp. ABX-T +2.97%increase is taking a writedown of more than a billion dollars on its Malian operations, as a dispute that shut down its biggest African mine shows few signs of a resolution. Toronto-based Barrick said in a Monday release accompanying its second-quarter results that it reduced the carrying value of its 80-per-cent share in the
- [China imposes 75.8% duty on Canadian canola, prompting industry calls for federal support](https://train2invest.com/china-imposes-75-8-duty-on-canadian-canola-prompting-industry-calls-for-federal-support/) - Canada’s canola industry is facing steep losses and urging Ottawa to compensate farmers after Beijing announced a 75.8-per-cent preliminary duty on Canadian canola seed. The Tuesday morning announcement comes toward the end of a one-year anti-dumping probe launched by China in September. Canada’s agricultural sector has benefited from extensive government subsidies and preferential policies that
- [U.S. consumer prices increase moderately in July while data quality concerns rise](https://train2invest.com/u-s-consumer-prices-increase-moderately-in-july-while-data-quality-concerns-rise/) - U.S. consumer prices increased moderately in July, though rising costs for goods because of import tariffs led to a measure of underlying inflation posting its largest gain in six months. The consumer price index rose 0.2 per cent last month after gaining 0.3 per cent in June, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics said
- [Calendar: What investors need to know for the week ahead AUG 11 - AUG 15](https://train2invest.com/calendar-what-investors-need-to-know-for-the-week-ahead-aug-11-aug-15/) - Monday August 11 China CPI, PPI, aggregate yuan financing and new yuan loans Japanese markets closed (10:30 a.m. ET) Bank of Canada’s Market Participants Survey for Q2. Earnings include: Barrick Mining Corp.; Exchange Income Corp.; Franco-Nevada Corp.; K2 Mining Inc.; MAG Silver Corp.; Orla Mining Ltd. == Tuesday August 12 U.K. employment (8:30 a.m. ET)
- [Emera Reports 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results](https://train2invest.com/emera-reports-2025-second-quarter-financial-results/) - Today Emera Inc. (“Emera”) (TSX/NYSE: EMA) reported financial results for the second quarter and year-to-date 2025. Highlights Emera delivers 49% quarterly adjusted earnings per share 1 (“EPS”) growth with second quarter adjusted EPS 1 of $0.79 and reported EPS of $0.45. In the first half of 2025, teams across Emera successfully deployed more than $1.7 billion in customer-focused capital
- [Pembina Pipeline Corporation Reports Results for the Second Quarter of 2025 and Provides Business Update](https://train2invest.com/pembina-pipeline-corporation-reports-results-for-the-second-quarter-of-2025-and-provides-business-update/) - Pembina Pipeline Corporation ("Pembina" or the "Company") (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA) announced today its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250807818553/en/ Check Out: 📢Wall Street’s Quiet Move Could Change Your Wealth Forever—Act Before It's Full See Also: 📈146% Engagement. 3.5X ROI. $49M Raised. This
- [Wheaton Precious Metals Announces Record Revenue and Operating Cash Flow for the Second Quarter of 2025](https://train2invest.com/wheaton-precious-metals-announces-record-revenue-and-operating-cash-flow-for-the-second-quarter-of-2025/) - VANCOUVER, BC , Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - "Wheaton delivered another outstanding quarter, achieving record revenue, adjusted net earnings, and operating cash flow for both the second quarter and the first half of 2025," said Randy Smallwood , Chief Executive Officer of Wheaton Precious Metals. "We also made significant progress in our near-term growth strategy as Blackwater announced commercial production
- [Sun Life: Q2 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/sun-life-q2-earnings-snapshot/) - TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $531.2 million. The Toronto-based company said it had profit of 91 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.29 per share. The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by
- [Canadian economy sheds almost 41,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate remains steady](https://train2invest.com/canadian-economy-sheds-almost-41000-jobs-in-july-unemployment-rate-remains-steady/) - The Canadian economy lost thousands of jobs in July, sinking the share of people employed in the population to an eight-month low, data showed on Friday, as the labour market gave back substantial gains seen in the prior month. The unemployment rate, however, remained steady but at a multi-year high level of 6.9 per cent,
- [BCE: Q2 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/bce-q2-earnings-snapshot/) - VERDUN, Quebec (AP) — VERDUN, Quebec (AP) — BCE Inc. (BCE) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $418.5 million. On a per-share basis, the Verdun, Quebec-based company said it had net income of 46 cents. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings
- [Canadian Tire Corporation Reports Strong Second Quarter 2025 Results](https://train2invest.com/canadian-tire-corporation-reports-strong-second-quarter-2025-results/) - ORONTO , Aug. 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (TSX: CTC) (TSX: CTC.A) (CTC or the Company) today announced results for its second quarter ended June 28, 2025 . Consolidated comparable sales 1 growth was 5.6%, led by Canadian Tire Retail (CTR) up 6.4%. Retail Revenue up 5.3% and up 9.0% excluding Petroleum 1 . Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) was $2.04 , including a
- [WSP Reports Q2 2025 Results](https://train2invest.com/wsp-reports-q2-2025-results/) - Strong free cash flow generation Robust margin expansion with an 80 basis points increase in adjusted EBITDA margin Enhanced financial outlook with adjusted EBITDA now expected to reach the higher end of the range MONTREAL, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation”), one of the world's leading
- [RB Global Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results](https://train2invest.com/rb-global-reports-second-quarter-2025-results/) - RB Global, Inc. (NYSE & TSX: RBA, the “Company”, “RB Global”, “we”, “us”, “their”, or “our”) reported the following results for the three months ended June 30, 2025. "I am pleased to report that we continued to gain automotive market share in the second quarter, with total automotive unit volume increasing 9% year-over-year," said Jim
- [QSR: Restaurant Brands earnings miss estimates, but international division shines](https://train2invest.com/qsr-restaurant-brands-earnings-miss-estimates-but-international-division-shines/) - Restaurant Brands International on Thursday reported mixed quarterly results. Popeyes reported same-store sales declines. There was strong demand internationally and at Tim Hortons. Restaurant Brands International on Thursday reported mixed quarterly results, as same-store sales declines for Popeyes were offset by strong demand internationally and at Tim Hortons. Here’s what the company reported for the period
- [Brookfield Asset Management Announces Strong Second Quarter Results](https://train2invest.com/brookfield-asset-management-announces-strong-second-quarter-results/) - EW YORK, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) (“BAM”), a leading global alternative asset manager headquartered in New York with over $1 trillion of assets under management, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Connor Teskey, President of Brookfield Asset Management, stated, "Our second
- [PREMIUM BRANDS HOLDINGS CORPORATION REPORTS RECORD SECOND QUARTER SALES AND ADJUSTED EBITDA, DECLARES THIRD QUARTER DIVIDEND](https://train2invest.com/premium-brands-holdings-corporation-reports-record-second-quarter-sales-and-adjusted-ebitda-declares-third-quarter-dividend/) - QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Record second quarter revenue of $1.9 billion representing a 12.5%, or $212.2 million , increase as compared to the second quarter of 2024Solid progress on Specialty Foods' core U.S. growth initiatives in protein and artisan baked goods, which for the quarter generated organic volume growth rates of 15.0% and 98.1%, respectively. Specialty Foods' U.S. year-over-year growth rate
- [Thomson Reuters: Q2 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/thomson-reuters-q2-earnings-snapshot/) - TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Thomson Reuters Corp. (TRI) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $313 million. On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had net income of 69 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 87 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate
- [iA Financial Group Reports Second Quarter Results and a 10% Increase in Its Common Dividend](https://train2invest.com/ia-financial-group-reports-second-quarter-results-and-a-10-increase-in-its-common-dividend/) - For the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, iA Financial Group (TSX: IAG) recorded core diluted earnings per common share (EPS) †† of $3.49, which is 27% higher than the same period in 2024 and well above the medium-term annual average growth target of 10%+. 4 Core return on common shareholders’ equity (ROE) †† for the trailing 12 months was 17.0%,
- [Suncor Energy reports second quarter 2025 results](https://train2invest.com/suncor-energy-reports-second-quarter-2025-results/) - Second Quarter Highlights Generated $2.7 billion in adjusted funds from operations and $1.0 billion in free funds flow. Returned $1.45 billion to shareholders, with $750 million in share repurchases and $700 million in dividends. Record second quarter upstream production of 808,000 bbls/d and record first half production of 831,000 bbls/d. Record second quarter refinery throughput
- [Canada Jobs report](https://train2invest.com/canada-jobs-report/) - The latest Canadian jobs report, released on July 11, 2025, showed a strong increase in employment, with 83,000 new jobs added in June. This led to a decrease in the unemployment rate, which fell to 6.9%. The report also indicated a rise in the employment rate, reaching 60.9%. Key Highlights: Employment Growth: The Canadian economy added 83,000 jobs in
- [Gold extends gains on U.S. rate cut expectations](https://train2invest.com/gold-extends-gains-on-u-s-rate-cut-expectations/) - Gold prices rose for a third straight session on Monday after last week’s economic data fueled expectations of interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $3,371.85 per ounce as of 1:47 p.m. ET (5:47 GMT), its highest level since July 24. U.S. gold futures gained 0.8% to $3,427.1. “The
- [OPEC+ agrees to raise oil production by almost 550,000 barrels a day for September](https://train2invest.com/opec-agrees-to-raise-oil-production-by-almost-550000-barrels-a-day-for-september/) - OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to raise oil production by 547,000 barrels a day for September, the latest in a series of accelerated output hikes to regain market share, as concerns mount over potential supply disruptions linked to Russia. The move marks a full and early reversal of OPEC+’s largest tranche of output cuts plus a separate increase in output
- [Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady at 2.75% for third consecutive time](https://train2invest.com/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-steady-at-2-75-for-third-consecutive-time/) - The Bank of Canada held its policy interest rate at 2.75 per cent for the third consecutive time as U.S. trade policy continues to muddy the economic outlook. The bank once again held off publishing a central forecast in its quarterly Monetary Policy Report. Instead, it detailed three potential paths for the Canadian economy that depend on
- [CPKC reports higher earnings, revenues for second quarter](https://train2invest.com/cpkc-reports-higher-earnings-revenues-for-second-quarter/) - Canadian Pacific Kansas City CP-T -0.16%decrease has reported an increase in profits and revenues during the second quarter. The continent-spanning railroad, headquartered in Calgary, posted net income of $1.23-billion for the three months ended June 30, up from $903-million during the same period a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share came in at $1.33, an increase from 97
- [Air Canada sees decline in U.S.-bound seat sales amid tariff tension](https://train2invest.com/air-canada-sees-decline-in-u-s-bound-seat-sales-amid-tariff-tension/) - Air Canada AC-T -10.62%decrease saw an 11-per-cent decline in U.S-bound seat sales in the second quarter amid trade and sovereignty tensions spurred by U.S. President Donald Trump. Canada’s largest airline posted a 2-per-cent per cent rise in overall operating revenue as travellers chose domestic or overseas destinations. “In the transborder market, we continue to see less demand for trips
- [Celestica earnings blow past forecasts on AI demand](https://train2invest.com/celestica-earnings-blow-past-forecasts-on-ai-demand/) - Celestica Inc. CLS-T +16.92%increase continued in the second quarter to benefit from surging demand from tech giants engaged in a global arms race to build giant artificial intelligence-driven data centres, surpassing heightened market expectations. The Toronto-based global manufacturing giant reported Monday after the market close that it generated US$2.89-billion of revenue in the quarter ended June 30, up
- [George Weston Reports Strong Operating Performance Offset by Earnings Impact of Fair Value Adjustment Related to Choice Properties Unit Price Gain of 4.9%](https://train2invest.com/george-weston-reports-strong-operating-performance-offset-by-earnings-impact-of-fair-value-adjustment-related-to-choice-properties-unit-price-gain-of-4-9/) - https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/george-weston-reports-strong-operating-performance-offset-by-earnings-impact-of-fair-value-adjustment-related-to-choice-properties-unit-price-gain-of-4-9--849698264.html
- [Canadian Market and Cannabis Industry – A Few Facts](https://train2invest.com/canadian-market-and-cannabis-industry-a-few-facts/) - ⇓ sample of audio ⇓ Literally, you can find thousands of stocks in the Canadian market for investment however there are a few dozen of marijuana industries that are gaining a lot of buzz. And the popularity is obvious as the cannabis stocks are a long-term profitable investment. If you are an investor who
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- [CN Rail lowers earnings expectations, cuts outlook as trade volatility continues](https://train2invest.com/cn-rail-lowers-earnings-expectations-cuts-outlook-as-trade-volatility-continues/) - Canadian National Railway Co. CNR-T +0.22%increase reported its net income inched up to $1.17-billion during its second quarter compared with last year, as it said the trade uncertainty is making it difficult for it to provide investors with an outlook. The Montreal-based company says revenue fell about 1 per cent, to $4.27-billion compared with $4.33-billion a year earlier. Diluted earnings
- [Trump announces Japan trade deal, lowers threatened tariff to 15%](https://train2invest.com/trump-announces-japan-trade-deal-lowers-threatened-tariff-to-15/) - U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, placing a 15-per-cent tax on goods imported from that nation. “This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs – There has never been anything like it,” Trump posted on Truth Social, adding that the United States “will continue to always have a great relationship
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- [Income gap hit record high in first quarter, Statscan says](https://train2invest.com/income-gap-hit-record-high-in-first-quarter-statscan-says/) - The income gap between the country’s highest and lowest income households reached a record high in the first quarter of 2025, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. The agency said the difference in the share of disposable income between households in the top 40 per cent of the income distribution and the bottom 40 per cent grew
- [Couche-Tard pulls bid for Japan’s Seven & i, accusing 7-Eleven owner of failing to engage](https://train2invest.com/couche-tard-pulls-bid-for-japans-seven-i-accusing-7-eleven-owner-of-failing-to-engage/) - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ATD-T +0.32%increase has abandoned its roughly US$46-billion effort to take over 7-Eleven parent Seven & i Holdings Co. SVNDY +0.95%increase, blasting its Japanese rival for failing to engage in meaningful talks toward a potential deal. Laval, Que.-based Couche-Tard’s move puts an end to its nearly year-long effort to pursue Seven & i, bringing finality to a situation that
- [Canada's unemployment rate drops for first time since January](https://train2invest.com/canadas-unemployment-rate-drops-for-first-time-since-january/) - Jobless rate falls to 6.9% as economy gains 83,000 jobs in June, mostly part-time Canada's unemployment rate drops for first time since January | Financial Post
- [All eyes turn to Tuesday's inflation numbers for clues to Bank of Canada's next mov](https://train2invest.com/all-eyes-turn-to-tuesdays-inflation-numbers-for-clues-to-bank-of-canadas-next-mov/) - Inflation won't be enough to spur BoC to resume cutting | Financial Post
- [China Exports Growth Tops Expectations; Imports Rebound](https://train2invest.com/china-exports-growth-tops-expectations-imports-rebound/) - China's exports grew more than expected in June on de-escalating trade tension with the US and imports rebounded for the first time this year, signalling a positive contribution from net trade to economic growth in the second quarter, official data revealed Monday. Exports increased 5.8 percent year-on-year in June, the General Administration of Customs reported.
- [China GDP Jumps 1.1% On Quarter In Q2](https://train2invest.com/china-gdp-jumps-1-1-on-quarter-in-q2/) - China's gross domestic product expanded a seasonally adjusted 1.1 percent on quarter in the second quarter of 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday - beating forecasts for an increase of 0.9 percent after adding 1.2 percent in the three months prior. On an annualized basis, GDP was up 5.2 percent - again
- [TSX hits record high on boost from tech shares](https://train2invest.com/tsx-hits-record-high-on-boost-from-tech-shares/) - Canada’s main stock index rose on Monday to a record high, with shares of technology companies leading broad-based gains as investors focused on upcoming corporate earnings rather than the latest U.S. tariff threats. The S&P/TSX composite index ended up 175.60 points, or 0.7 per cent, at 27,198.85, eclipsing Thursday’s record closing high. The European Union
- [Canada’s trade deficit narrows in May, exports to U.S. decrease for fourth straight month](https://train2invest.com/canadas-trade-deficit-narrows-in-may-exports-to-u-s-decrease-for-fourth-straight-month/) - Canada’s trade deficit with the world narrowed in May from a record high the previous month, as tariffs continued to weigh on exports to the United States. Statistics Canada reported on Thursday that the country’s trade deficit, which reflects the difference between its exports and imports, fell to $5.9-billion from $7.6-billion. Exports to the United
- [U.S. payrolls increased by 147,000 in June, more than expected](https://train2invest.com/u-s-payrolls-increased-by-147000-in-june-more-than-expected/) - Nonfarm payrolls increased a seasonally adjusted 147,000 for the month, higher than the estimate for 110,000 and just above the upwardly revised 144,000 in May. Market pricing shifted strongly following the payrolls report, with traders all but taking the chance of a July rate cut off the table. Government employment posted a large gain, leading
- [What is Canada's digital services tax and why is it infuriating Trump? ](https://train2invest.com/what-is-canadas-digital-services-tax-and-why-is-it-infuriating-trump/) - U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly cut off all trade negotiations with Canada on Friday, citing Ottawa’s Digital Services Tax (DST) for the decision. The tax, enacted last June, targets U.S. technology companies that operate in Canada but pay little tax here. Under the new tax regime, the first payments are set to be collected on Monday, June 30. The Financial Post
- [Canada responds after Trump halts trade talks over digital services tax](https://train2invest.com/canada-responds-after-trump-halts-trade-talks-over-digital-services-tax/) - OTTAWA - Canada will proceed with a digital services tax (DST) on technology companies, which President Donald Trump called "a direct and blatant attack on our country" in a Truth Social post on Friday in which he said that his administration was "terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada effective immediately." On Friday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s
- [Calendar: What investors need to know for the week ahead](https://train2invest.com/calendar-what-investors-need-to-know-for-the-week-ahead-6/) - Monday June 30 China PMI Japan industrial production ECB forum on central banking in Sintra, Portugal (through Wednesday) - Tuesday July 1 Canadian markets closed Japan manufacturing PMI Euro zone CPI and manufacturing PMI Germany unemployment (9:30 a.m. ET) U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell participates in a policy panel at ECB forum in Portugal. (9:45
- [Eurozone Economic Sentiment Falls Unexpectedly](https://train2invest.com/eurozone-economic-sentiment-falls-unexpectedly/) - Eurozone economic sentiment weakened unexpectedly in June primarily driven by reduced confidence in industry and retail trade, a monthly survey data from the European Commission showed on Friday. The economic confidence index fell to 94.0 in June from 94.8 in May. The score was forecast to rise to 95.1. The industrial confidence index posted -12.0
- [Japan Retail Sales Growth Eases; Jobless Rate Stable At 2.5%](https://train2invest.com/japan-retail-sales-growth-eases-jobless-rate-stable-at-2-5/) - Japan's retail sales growth eased to a three-month low in May and the unemployment remained stable, official data revealed on Friday. Retail sales grew 2.2 percent on a yearly basis, slower than the 3.5 percent increase seen in April, data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed. This was the slowest growth in
- [China Industrial Profits Fall](https://train2invest.com/china-industrial-profits-fall/) - China industrial profits declined notably in May as tariff tensions damped activity, figures from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Friday. Industrial profits decreased 9.1 percent in May from a year ago. In the January to May period, industrial profits declined 1.1 percent from the same period last year. The NBS reportedly said that operating
- [June 27: Crude Oil Edges Higher With Approaching High Summer Demand](https://train2invest.com/june-27-crude-oil-edges-higher-with-approaching-high-summer-demand/) - Despite the truce in the Middle East, crude oil posted gains on Friday in the wake of the US confirming readiness to sign trade deals with China and multiple other trading partners and indications of strong summer demand in the US. WTI Crude Oil closed up by $0.28 to settle at $65.52 per barrel today.
- [June 27: Gold Pulls Back Sharply As Safe Haven Demand Subsides](https://train2invest.com/june-27-gold-pulls-back-sharply-as-safe-haven-demand-subsides/) - Gold fell sharply on Friday, slipping to a nearly one-month low as investors move to riskier assets amid a backdrop of easing geopolitical tensions. Front Month Comex Gold for July plunged $60.20 (or 1.8%) to $3,273.70 per troy ounce today. Gold lost around 2.9% this week. Front Month Comex Silver for July fell 55.40 cents
- [Canada’s annual inflation rate unchanged at 1.7% in May, core measures slightly ease](https://train2invest.com/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-unchanged-at-1-7-in-may-core-measures-slightly-ease/) - Canada’s annual inflation rate in May was unchanged from the previous month at 1.7 per cent as drop in gasoline costs continued to keep the overall index stable while prices of shelter, food and transportation also cooled, data showed on Tuesday. There are concerns that a raft of tariffs imposed on steel, aluminum and automobiles exported to the U.S. from Canada and subsequent counter-measures
- [Statistics Canada reports April retail sales up 0.3 per cent at $70.1 billion](https://train2invest.com/statistics-canada-reports-april-retail-sales-up-0-3-per-cent-at-70-1-billion/) - OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.3 per cent to $70.1 billion in April, helped by gains in sales at new and used car dealers. However, the agency says its preliminary figures for May point to a drop of 1.1 per cent for that month. For April, six of nine subsectors were up
- [Ottawa unveils steel and aluminum measures to counter U.S. tariffs](https://train2invest.com/ottawa-unveils-steel-and-aluminum-measures-to-counter-u-s-tariffs/) - Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday announced a series of measures to protect the Canadian steel and aluminum industries from the impacts of recently doubled U.S. tariffs, including steep anti-dumping quotas for foreign products that may be diverted to Canada. Carney said the federal government will also introduce new rules on June 30 to ensure Canadian steel and aluminum
- [Sobeys parent Empire beats profit growth estimates, raises dividend](https://train2invest.com/sobeys-parent-empire-beats-profit-growth-estimates-raises-dividend/) - Grocery retailer Empire Co. Ltd. EMP-A-T +7.76%increase beat analysts’ estimates for profit growth in the fourth quarter, reporting that its store chains such as FreshCo and Sobeys took market share from competitors. The Stellarton, N.S.-based company reported on Thursday that sales grew in both the company’s FreshCo discount stores, as well as its full-service grocery stores such as
- [June 18: Oil prices keep climbing in Asian trade as Iran-Israel conflict enters sixth day](https://train2invest.com/june-18-oil-prices-keep-climbing-in-asian-trade-as-iran-israel-conflict-enters-sixth-day/) - Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Wednesday, extending a 4 per cent gain from the previous session on worries that the Iran-Israel conflict could disrupt supplies. Brent crude futures rose 26 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to US$76.71 a barrel by 0440 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 35 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to
- [Oil prices rise 3% after Trump threatens Iran’s leader, calls for unconditional surrender](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-rise-3-after-trump-threatens-irans-leader-calls-for-unconditional-surrender/) - Crude oil futures rose about 3% Tuesday, after President Donald Trump demanded Iran’s unconditional surrender and threatened its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The U.S. crude oil contract for July delivery increased $2.07, or 2.88%, to $73.84 per barrel by 1:11 p.m. ET, while global benchmark Brent for August rose $2.18, or 2.98%, to $75.41. Trump threatened Khamenei
- [Economic Calendar: June 9 - June 13](https://train2invest.com/economic-calendar-june-9-june-13/) - Monday June 9 China foreign reserves, aggregate yuan financing, new yuan financing, trade surplus, CPI and PPI Japan GDP and bank lending (10 a.m. ET) U.S. wholesale inventories for April. ===== Tuesday June 10 Japan machine tool orders U.K. employment (6 a.m. ET) U.S. NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey for May. Earnings include: GameStop
- [U.S. job growth slows in May as tariff uncertainty continues, unemployment rate steady at 4.2%](https://train2invest.com/u-s-job-growth-slows-in-may-as-tariff-uncertainty-continues-unemployment-rate-steady-at-4-2/) - U.S. job growth slowed in May amid headwinds from tariff uncertainty, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 per cent, potentially giving the Federal Reserve cover to delay resuming interest rate cuts for a while. Non-farm payrolls increased by 139,000 jobs last month after rising by a downwardly revised 147,000 in April, the Labour Department’s Bureau
- [Canadian unemployment rate rises to 7% in May as economy adds 8,800 jobs](https://train2invest.com/canadian-unemployment-rate-rises-to-7-in-may-as-economy-adds-8800-jobs/) - Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate ticked up for the third consecutive month in May as the economy added 8,800 jobs. The national jobless rate rose to 7 per cent last month, up from 6.9 per cent in April. Statcan says that marks the highest unemployment rate since 2016 outside the pandemic years. The wholesale
- [Canada posts April trade deficit of $7.1-billion, the largest on record](https://train2invest.com/canada-posts-april-trade-deficit-of-7-1-billion-the-largest-on-record/) - Canada’s trade deficit in April widened to an all-time high of a whopping $7.1 billion, data showed on Thursday, as tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump sucked out demand for Canadian goods from the United States. Its exports to the rest of the world rose, but could not compensate for the drop in exports to the U.S.,
- [Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.75%, cites ‘unusual uncertainty’](https://train2invest.com/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-at-2-75-cites-unusual-uncertainty/) - The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent for the second consecutive time, citing ongoing trade uncertainty and an economy that continues to chug along. The decision on Wednesday was in line with financial market expectations, which favoured a hold after recent strong-than-expected economic data. “With uncertainty about U.S. tariffs still
- [TOY.TO : Toronto-based toy maker Spin Master cuts jobs as it weathers tariff impacts](https://train2invest.com/toy-to-toronto-based-toy-maker-spin-master-cuts-jobs-as-it-weathers-tariff-impacts/) - Toy maker Spin Master Corp. TOY-T says it has cut jobs across the company as it tries to weather the impact of global tariffs on its business. In an e-mailed statement, spokeswoman Tammy Smitham did not say how many employees were affected. She says the layoffs were one part of a multi-pronged plan to deal with the
- [U.S. private payrolls growth comes in far below expectations in May](https://train2invest.com/u-s-private-payrolls-growth-comes-in-far-below-expectations-in-may/) - U.S. private payrolls increased far less than expected in May, the ADP National Employment Report showed on Wednesday. Private payrolls increased by only 37,000 jobs last month after a downwardly revised 60,000 rise in April. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast private employment increasing 110,000 following a previously reported gain of 62,000 in April. The
- [Calendar: June 2 - June 6](https://train2invest.com/calendar-june-2-june-6/) - Monday June 2 China PMI Japan and Euro zone manufacturing PMI (9:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s S&P global manufacturing PMI for May. (9:45 a.m. ET) U.S. S&P global manufacturing PMI for May. (10 a.m. ET) U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI for May. (10 a.m. ET) U.S. construction spending for April. (1 p.m. ET) U.S. Fed chair Jerome
- [Trump tariffs reinstated by appeals court for now](https://train2invest.com/trump-tariffs-reinstated-by-appeals-court-for-now/) - A federal appeals court granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily pause a lower-court ruling that struck down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The administration had told the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that it might seek “emergency relief” from the Supreme Court. Trump officials including Peter Navarro and Stephen Miller
- [Oil prices on track to decline for second week ahead of expected OPEC+ production increase](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-on-track-to-decline-for-second-week-ahead-of-expected-opec-production-increase/) - Oil prices were steady on Friday and headed for a second consecutive weekly loss, as investors weigh a potentially larger OPEC+ output hike for July, and uncertainty spreads around U.S. tariff policy after the latest courtroom twist. Brent crude futures fell by 18 cents, or 0.28 per cent, to US$63.97 a barrel by 9:08 a.m. ET.
- [Canada’s first quarter GDP expands by 2.2% annualized rate, beating estimates](https://train2invest.com/canadas-first-quarter-gdp-expands-by-2-2-annualized-rate-beating-estimates/) - Canada’s economy in the first quarter grew faster than expected, data showed on Friday, primarily driven by exports as companies in the United States rushed to stockpile before tariffs by President Donald Trump. But an increase in imports that led to inventory build-up, lower household spending and weaker final domestic demand indicate that the economy
- [RBC misses profit expectations in second quarter, braces for potential loan defaults](https://train2invest.com/rbc-misses-profit-expectations-in-second-quarter-braces-for-potential-loan-defaults/) - Royal Bank of Canada RY-T -3.47%decrease reported higher second-quarter profit that missed analysts’ estimates as the lender sets aside more money for potential loan defaults with trade concerns dragging on consumers and businesses. RBC earned $4.39-billion, or $3.02 per share, up 11 per cent from the same quarter last year. Adjusted to exclude certain items, including integration costs
- [CIBC profit tops estimates on better-than-expected provisions for bad loans](https://train2invest.com/cibc-profit-tops-estimates-on-better-than-expected-provisions-for-bad-loans/) - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce CM-T -0.30%decrease reported higher second-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates as the lender set aside lower-than-expected provisions for loans that could default and stronger activity in capital markets. CIBC earned $2-billion, or $2.04 per share, up 15 per cent from the same quarter last year. Adjusted to exclude certain items, the bank said
- [OPEC+ discusses 2027 baselines, may agree to July output hike this week, sources say](https://train2invest.com/opec-discusses-2027-baselines-may-agree-to-july-output-hike-this-week-sources-say/) - OPEC+ is discussing a mechanism for setting baselines for its 2027 production at a meeting on Wednesday, delegates said, while separate talks due on Saturday could agree a further accelerated oil output hike for July. The group, which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies such as Russia, has been discussing new baselines – production levels
- [National Bank reports higher than expected quarterly profit, ramps up loan loss provisions](https://train2invest.com/national-bank-reports-higher-than-expected-quarterly-profit-ramps-up-loan-loss-provisions/) - National Bank of Canada NA-T +3.45%increase reported second-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates on a boost from capital markets even as the lender ramps up provisions for bad loans. National’s net income decreased by 1 per cent to $896-million, or $2.17 per share, in the three months that ended April 30. Adjusted to exclude certain items, including acquisition
- [Bank of Montreal beats estimates with higher quarterly profit, boosts dividend](https://train2invest.com/bank-of-montreal-beats-estimates-with-higher-quarterly-profit-boosts-dividend/) - Bank of Montreal BMO-T +2.06%increase reported higher second-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates even as the lender set aside more money for loans that could default as tariff tensions weigh on Canadian consumers and businesses. BMO earned $1.96-billion, or $2.50 per share, in the three months that ended April 30. That compared with $1.87-billion, or $2.36 per share,
- [‘Buckle up, this ride’s far from over’: Trump’s EU tariffs delay is no guarantee trade tensions won’t escalate, market watchers say](https://train2invest.com/buckle-up-this-rides-far-from-over-trumps-eu-tariffs-delay-is-no-guarantee-trade-tensions-wont-escalate-market-watchers-say/) - U.S. President Donald Trump called last week for a 50% tariff on EU goods to begin on June 1, but has since delayed the roll out of the duties to July 9. European stocks rebounded Monday morning, moving into positive territory, after previously sinking on Friday in response to Trump’s fresh tariffs threats. However, market
- [Calendar: May 26 - May 30](https://train2invest.com/calendar-may-26-may-30/) - Monday May 26 U.S. markets closed (Memorial Day) (8:30 a.m. ET) Canadian construction investment for March. (8:30 a.m. ET) Canadian manufacturing sales for March. - Tuesday May 27 China industrial profits Euro zone economic and consumer confidence (8:30 a.m. ET) Canadian wholesale trade for April (8:30 a.m. ET) U.S. durable goods orders for April. The
- [Scotiabank profit misses expectations as trade uncertainty boosts loan loss provisions](https://train2invest.com/scotiabank-profit-misses-expectations-as-trade-uncertainty-boosts-loan-loss-provisions/) - Bank of Nova Scotia BNS-T +0.07%increase reported lower second-quarter profit that missed analysts’ estimates as the lender set aside more provisions for loan defaults as the U.S. trade war puts pressure on consumers and businesses. Scotiabank earned $2.03-billion, or $1.48 per share, in the three months that ended April 30. That compared with $2.09-billion, or $1.57 per share,
- [U.S. Leading Economic Index Slumps More Than Expected In April](https://train2invest.com/u-s-leading-economic-index-slumps-more-than-expected-in-april/) - The Conference Board released a report on Monday showing its reading on leading U.S. economic indicators slumped by more than expected in the month of April. The report said the leading economic index tumbled by 1.0 percent in April after sliding by a downwardly revised 0.8 percent in March. Economists had expected the leading economic
- [Australia Cuts Key Interest Rate For Second Time This Year](https://train2invest.com/australia-cuts-key-interest-rate-for-second-time-this-year/) - Australia's central bank lowered its benchmark rate by a quarter-point for the second time this year as risks to inflation became more balanced, while uncertainties regarding economic outlook increased due to trade protectionism measures. The policy board of the Reserve Bank of Australia, governed by Michele Bullock, decided to cut the cash rate target to
- [China Cuts Loan Prime Rates For First Time In 7 Months](https://train2invest.com/china-cuts-loan-prime-rates-for-first-time-in-7-months/) - The People's Bank of China reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time in seven months to stimulate consumption and support the property market amid soothing trade tensions. The central bank lowered its one-year loan prime rate by 10 basis points to 3.0 percent from 3.10 percent. Likewise, the five-year LPR, the benchmark for
- [Canada’s inflation rate slows sharply to 1.7% in April as consumer carbon price ends](https://train2invest.com/canadas-inflation-rate-slows-sharply-to-1-7-in-april-as-consumer-carbon-price-ends/) - The end of the consumer carbon price at the start of April drove inflation down sharply, Statistics Canada said Tuesday, but there were signs of pressure building at the grocery store. The annual pace of inflation cooled to 1.7 per cent last month, down from 2.3 per cent in March, the agency said. That’s a
- [Canada Post receives strike notice from union, workers plan to walk out Friday](https://train2invest.com/canada-post-receives-strike-notice-from-union-workers-plan-to-walk-out-friday/)
- [Consumer sentiment slides to second lowest on record as inflation expectations jump after tariffs](https://train2invest.com/consumer-sentiment-slides-to-second-lowest-on-record-as-inflation-expectations-jump-after-tariffs/) - The index of consumer sentiment dropped to 50.8, down from 52.2 in April and hitting its second-lowest reading on record. The majority of the survey was completed before the U.S. and China announced a 90-day pause on most tariffs between the two countries. The trade situation appears to be a key factor weighing on consumer
- [Honda postpones its Canada EV plans, sees full-year profit down 59% as U.S. tariffs bite](https://train2invest.com/honda-postpones-its-canada-ev-plans-sees-full-year-profit-down-59-as-u-s-tariffs-bite/) - Japan’s Honda Motor HMC-N forecast a 59-per-cent profit decrease in the current financial year and said it would put on hold a plan to build an EV supply chain in Canada, amid the uncertainty stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Japan’s second-biggest automaker expects operating income to total 500 billion yen (US$3.38-billion) in the
- [Nova Scotia waters down plans to attract workers, showing limits of its ambitions to ease trade barriers](https://train2invest.com/nova-scotia-waters-down-plans-to-attract-workers-showing-limits-of-its-ambitions-to-ease-trade-barriers/) - The Nova Scotia government made waves earlier this year when it introduced legislation that would remove red tape on out-of-province goods and make it easier for Canadians from other jurisdictions to work there. But the province quickly learned the limits to its ambitions on labour mobility when professional bodies warned that the legislation would lead to a
- [Shopify shares ahead of debut on Nasdaq 100](https://train2invest.com/shopify-shares-ahead-of-debut-on-nasdaq-100/) - Shopify’s (SHOP-T +14.92%increase) stock surged more than 13 per cent in Monday morning trading after the Nasdaq stock exchange announced the e-commerce company would join its 100 Index on May 19. The tech-heavy benchmark tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange. Shopify’s inclusion is expected to increase institutional investment in the company, as
- [U.S., China agree to pause most tariffs after trade talk](https://train2invest.com/u-s-china-agree-to-pause-most-tariffs-after-trade-talk/) - The United States and China announced Monday they were massively rolling back tariffs on each other’s goods for 90 days, after trade talks in Geneva over the weekend. The United States and China said they have agreed a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs as Washington and Beijing seek to end a trade war that has
- [Calendar: May 12 - May 16](https://train2invest.com/calendar-may-12-may-16/) - Monday May 12 China releases inflation data for April 2 pm ET: U.S. budget balance for April Earnings include: Constellation Software Inc.; Denison Mines Corp.; Dentalcorp Holdings Ltd.; Exchange Income Corp.; Finning International Inc.; Hudbay Minerals Inc.; K92 Mining Inc.; Mag Silver Corp.; Simon Property Group Inc. - Tuesday May 13 Germany releases business conditions survey.
- [Suncor breaks production records amid economic uncertainty, cold snap](https://train2invest.com/suncor-breaks-production-records-amid-economic-uncertainty-cold-snap/) - Oil sands producer Suncor Energy Inc. has reported quarterly production and refining records, despite Alberta’s February deep freeze and an uncertain global economic environment. Production for the Calgary-based oil giant hit 853,000 barrels a day in the first quarter of 2025 – the company’s highest-ever first quarter and the second-highest quarter in its history, chief
- [China’s exports top forecasts in April as they get boost from global rush to beat tariffs](https://train2invest.com/chinas-exports-top-forecasts-in-april-as-they-get-boost-from-global-rush-to-beat-tariffs/) - China’s exports beat forecasts in April, buoyed by demand for materials from overseas manufacturers who rushed out goods to make the most of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 90-day tariff pause. The world’s two largest economies have been locked in a bruising tit-for-tat tariff war and businesses on both sides of the Pacific will be looking
- [Canadian Tire Corporation Reports Strong First Quarter 2025 Results](https://train2invest.com/canadian-tire-corporation-reports-strong-first-quarter-2025-results/) - FIRST-QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Consolidated comparable sales were up 4.7% and consolidated retail sales1 were up 5.1%. Increased trips drove sales growth across all banners, with particular strength in Ontario, Quebec and Eastern Canada. Canadian Tire Retail (CTR) comparable sales1 grew 4.7%, with growth across all CTR divisions except Fixing, led by strong growth in seasonal weather-related categories. Auto maintenance, outdoor tools, and auto
- [Enbridge Reports Record Quarterly Results and Reaffirms 2025 Financial Guidance, Illustrating Its Industry Leading, Resilient Business Model](https://train2invest.com/enbridge-reports-record-quarterly-results-and-reaffirms-2025-financial-guidance-illustrating-its-industry-leading-resilient-business-model/) - Highlights(All financial figures are unaudited and in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. * identifies non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices.) First quarter GAAP earnings of $2.3 billion or $1.04 per common share, compared with GAAP earnings of $1.4 billion or $0.67 per common share in 2024 Adjusted earnings* of $2.2 billion or $1.03 per common share*, compared with $2.0 billion or $0.92 per common share in 2024 Adjusted earnings
- [Canadian Natural Resources’ quarterly profit tops estimates on higher production](https://train2invest.com/canadian-natural-resources-quarterly-profit-tops-estimates-on-higher-production/) - Canadian Natural Resources CNQ-T +5.99%increase reported a first-quarter profit on Thursday that beat analysts’ estimates, helped by higher oil and natural gas production, sending the company’s U.S.-listed shares up more than 2 per cent in premarket trading. Oil producers in Canada are benefiting from the start up of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, which has nearly tripled
- [Shopify stock falls despite strong first-quarter revenue growth](https://train2invest.com/shopify-stock-falls-despite-strong-first-quarter-revenue-growth/) - Shopify SHOP-T -1.33%decrease reported double-digit revenue growth for its first fiscal quarter, but the stock slumped during morning trading as the company’s outlook fell short ofanalysts’ expectations. Harley Finkelstein, president of the Ottawa e-commerce giant, said in an earnings call Thursday that tariffs have had little effect on the company so far. He cited the diversity of the
- [Tim Hortons-parent Restaurant Brands misses quarterly results on weak demand](https://train2invest.com/tim-hortons-parent-restaurant-brands-misses-quarterly-results-on-weak-demand/) - Restaurant Brands QSR-T -0.01%decrease missed first-quarter revenue and profit estimates on Thursday, hurt by sluggish demand at its restaurant chains such as Burger King and Tim Hortons amid tariff-related uncertainty. The restaurant industry has been battling ongoing sales declines as budget-conscious Americans stick to home-cooked meals, prioritizing spending on essentials over dining out. The U.S. economy shrank for
- [BCE cuts dividend by more than half, signs Ziply deal with PSP](https://train2invest.com/bce-cuts-dividend-by-more-than-half-signs-ziply-deal-with-psp/) - Telecom company BCE Inc. BCE-T +6.79%increase has cut its dividend by more than half, marking a long-anticipated departure from its extended history of steady payout growth. BCE is reducing its annualized dividend to $1.75, or $0.4375 quarterly per common share, from a $3.99 annualized common share dividend. This represents a 56 per cent drop. BCE has been distributing
- [Cenovus Energy exceeds quarterly profit estimates on higher production](https://train2invest.com/cenovus-energy-exceeds-quarterly-profit-estimates-on-higher-production/) - Canadian oil and gas producer Cenovus Energy CVE-T +9.88%increase on Thursday posted a fall in first-quarter profit but managed to beat Wall Street estimates on the back of higher output and improved refining margins. The Calgary-based company’s U.S.-listed shares were up nearly 1.4 per cent in premarket trading following the results. Energy producers in Canada have been benefiting
- [Nutrien misses first-quarter profit estimates on delayed field activity](https://train2invest.com/nutrien-misses-first-quarter-profit-estimates-on-delayed-field-activity/) - Nutrien NTR-T +0.80%increase fell short of Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the top potash producer was impacted by delayed field activity due to wet weather conditions in North America. The company’s quarterly sales for crop nutrients was down at US$1.19 billion compared with $1.31 billion from a year ago, while sales for crop protection
- [Barrick Gold: Q1 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/barrick-gold-q1-earnings-snapshot/) - Barrick Gold Corp. (GOLD) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $474 million. The Toronto-based company said it had profit of 27 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 35 cents per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for
- [Fortis: Q1 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/fortis-q1-earnings-snapshot/) - Fortis Inc. (FTS) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $362.2 million. The St. john`S, Newfoundland-based company said it had net income of 70 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 69 cents per share. The electric and
- [George Weston: Q1 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/george-weston-q1-earnings-snapshot/) - George Weston Ltd. (WNGRF) on Tuesday reported net income of $57.8 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had profit of 43 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.80 per share. The baked goods maker and parent of the conglomerate Loblaw posted revenue of $9.95 billion in
- [Intact Financial Corporation reports Q1-2025 results](https://train2invest.com/intact-financial-corporation-reports-q1-2025-results/) - Highlights Operating DPW1,2 grew 3%, attributable to continued momentum in Personal lines Combined ratio1 was solid at 91.3%, remaining stable year-over-year despite 2.5 points of higher catastrophe losses Net operating income per share1 increased 10% to $4.01 driven by solid underwriting results, as well as investment and distribution income increasing 9% and 17%, respectively BVPS1 increased 4% sequentially and 13% year-over-year
- [China Unveils Monetary Easing Measures](https://train2invest.com/china-unveils-monetary-easing-measures/) - The People's Bank of China reduced its benchmark interest rate and reserve requirement ratio and also unveiled a slew of measures to support economy hit by trade tariffs. The PBoC cut the 7-day reverse repo rate by 10 basis points to 1.4 percent. The new rate takes effect on May 8. The reserve requirement ratio was lowered
- [Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged, Warns Of Higher Unemployment, Inflation.](https://train2invest.com/fed-leaves-interest-rates-unchanged-warns-of-higher-unemployment-inflation/) - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its widely expected decision to leave interest rates unchanged, highlighting increased uncertainty about the economic outlook. In support of its dual goals of maximum employment and inflation at a rate of 2 percent over the longer run, the Fed said it decided to leave the target for the federal
- [Prime Minister Carney to meet with U.S. President Trump in Washington on Tuesday](https://train2invest.com/prime-minister-carney-to-meet-with-u-s-president-trump-in-washington-on-tuesday/) - OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. It will be the first face-to-face meeting for the two since Carney was first sworn in as prime minister on March 14, and will come before Carney has named his new cabinet following
- [U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Delayed Amid Sanctions, Explosions, and Leadership Shake](https://train2invest.com/u-s-iran-nuclear-talks-delayed-amid-sanctions-explosions-and-leadership-shake/) - Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict - The fourth round of indirect nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, initially scheduled for May 3 in Rome, has been postponed. While Omani officials cited logistical reasons, Iranian authorities say the delay is due to Washington’s imposition of new sanctions targeting oil and petrochemicals during the negotiations, which Tehran
- [Crude Oil Prices Retreat as Demand Cracks and Supply Risks Mount](https://train2invest.com/crude-oil-prices-retreat-as-demand-cracks-and-supply-risks-mount/) - Crude oil futures tumbled over the past week, falling more than 6% as concerns over weakening global demand and a resurgent supply outlook weighed on sentiment. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) briefly hit a low of $56.39 before recovering to $59.24 by Thursday’s close. While dip-buying provided short-term support, the underlying market tone remains distinctly bearish
- [OPEC+ to meet on Saturday to set June output policy: Reuters](https://train2invest.com/opec-to-meet-on-saturday-to-set-june-output-policy-reuters/) - Eight OPEC+ countries will meet on Saturday to decide whether to agree a further accelerated oil output hike for June or make a smaller increase as originally planned, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday. The meeting was originally scheduled to take place on Monday. It was not immediately clear why
- [Calendar: May 5 - May 9](https://train2invest.com/calendar-may-5-may-9/) - Monday May 5 Japan, China and U.K. markets closed (9 a.m. ET) Canada’s S&P Global Services PMI for April. (9:45 a.m. ET) U.S. S&P Global Services and Composite PMI for April (10 a.m. ET) U.S. ISM Services PMI for April. Earnings include: Baytex Energy Corp.; CT REIT; Ero Copper Corp.; Ford Motor Co.; Gibson Energy
- [Imperial Oil reports Q1 profit up from last year as revenues increase](https://train2invest.com/imperial-oil-reports-q1-profit-up-from-last-year-as-revenues-increase/) - Imperial Oil Ltd. reported a first-quarter profit of $1.29 billion, up from $1.20 billion in the same quarter last year. The company says the profit amounted to $2.52 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, up from $2.23 per diluted share a year earlier. The result came as Imperial's total revenue and other
- [CN Rail profits rise despite U.S. trade war, as cargo volumes inch up](https://train2invest.com/cn-rail-profits-rise-despite-u-s-trade-war-as-cargo-volumes-inch-up/) - Canadian National Railway Co. CNR-T +4.31%increase says profits rose five per cent in its latest quarter as the country’s biggest railroad operator worked through a trade war set off by U.S. President Donald Trump. CN is reporting net income rose to $1.16 billion in the first quarter, from $1.10 billion the year before. The Montreal-based company says revenues
- [Auto parts company Magna International reports US$146-million first-quarter profit](https://train2invest.com/auto-parts-company-magna-international-reports-us146-million-first-quarter-profit/) - Magna International Inc. MG-T -3.73%decrease reported its first-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago as sales decreased. The auto parts company says its profit attributable to the company was US$146-million, compared with $9-million during the same period a year ago. The auto parts company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says its profit amounted to 52
- [GM to cut shift at Oshawa, Ont., assembly plant, citing Trump tariffs](https://train2invest.com/gm-to-cut-shift-at-oshawa-ont-assembly-plant-citing-trump-tariffs/) - General Motors Co. GM-N +0.20%increase said it will cut production at its pickup-truck plant in Oshawa, Ont., by the fall, a move the union says will result in more than 2,000 job losses at the plant and at parts suppliers. Detroit-based GM said on Friday morning it is cutting one of three shifts at the factory east of
- [U.S. payroll growth totals 177,000 in April, defying expectations](https://train2invest.com/u-s-payroll-growth-totals-177000-in-april-defying-expectations/) - Nonfarm payrolls increased a seasonally adjusted 177,000 for the month, slightly below the downwardly revised 185,000 in March but above the Dow Jones estimate for 133,000. The unemployment rate, however, stayed at 4.2%, as expected, indicating that the labor market is holding relatively stable. Average hourly earnings rose just 0.2% for the month, below the
- [ALTAGAS REPORTS STRONG FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS](https://train2invest.com/altagas-reports-strong-first-quarter-2025-results/) - Reiterating 2025 Guidance and Robust Long-term Growth Outlook CALGARY, AB, May 1, 2025 /CNW/ - AltaGas Ltd. ("AltaGas" or the "Company") (TSX:ALA.TO) reported first quarter 2025 financial results and provided an update on its operations, projects and other corporate developments. Read more at newswire.ca
- [TC Energy: Q1 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/tc-energy-q1-earnings-snapshot/) - TC Energy Corporation (TRP) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $700.7 million. The Calgary, Alberta-based company said it had net income of 65 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 66 cents per share. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research
- [Uranium miner Cameco reports $70-million first-quarter profit as revenue up from year ago](https://train2invest.com/uranium-miner-cameco-reports-70-million-first-quarter-profit-as-revenue-up-from-year-ago/) - Cameco Corp. CCO-T +1.29%increase reported a first-quarter profit as its revenue rose compared with a year ago, citing strong production of uranium and fuel services. The company says it earned a profit attributable to equity holders of $70-million or 16 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, compared with a loss of $7-million or two
- [Thomson Reuters reaffirms 2025 financial forecasts amid economic turmoil](https://train2invest.com/thomson-reuters-reaffirms-2025-financial-forecasts-amid-economic-turmoil/) - Thomson Reuters TRI-T +1.53%increase on Thursday reaffirmed 2025 financial guidance amid tariff-induced global economic turmoil that has led some companies to revise or scrap forecasts altogether. The Toronto-based content and technology company reported quarterly revenue rising 1 per cent to $1.9-billion, slightly below analyst expectations of $1.93-billion, according to LSEG data. Organic revenue, which strips out the impact
- [Oil prices drop on U.S. economic contraction, possible OPEC+ supply rise](https://train2invest.com/oil-prices-drop-on-u-s-economic-contraction-possible-opec-supply-rise/) - Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending a steep decline the previous session due to signs that Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest crude exporter, could raise production and data showing a contraction in the U.S. economy, the world’s top oil consumer. Brent crude futures fell $1.1, or 1.8 per cent, to $59.96 a barrel as of
- [ATD: Couche-Tard wins access to 7-Eleven owner’s confidential financial data](https://train2invest.com/atd-couche-tard-wins-access-to-7-eleven-owners-confidential-financial-data/) - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has won access to Seven & i Holdings Co.’s confidential financial data after months of effort, a critical step in its bid to take over its Japanese convenience store rival. The two companies confirmed late Wednesday that they signed a non-disclosure agreement allowing them to share private information. The pact will help
- [U.S. weekly unemployment claims rise more than expected as tariffs weigh on economy](https://train2invest.com/u-s-weekly-unemployment-claims-rise-more-than-expected-as-tariffs-weigh-on-economy/) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, potentially hinting at a pickup in layoffs from tariffs, which weighed on the economy in the first quarter. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits jumped 18,000 a seasonally adjusted 241,000 for the week ended April 26, the Labor Department
- [Gildan Activewear sees Q1 profit rise to US$84.7 million, net sales also up](https://train2invest.com/gildan-activewear-sees-q1-profit-rise-to-us84-7-million-net-sales-also-up/) - Gildan Activewear Inc. saw its earnings rise to US$84.7 million in its latest quarter. The Montreal-based apparel maker, which keeps its book in U.S. dollars, says the first-quarter profit compared with net earnings of US$78.7 million a year earlier. Net sales for the quarter ended March 30 totalled US$711.7 million, up from US$695.8 million. On
- [Economy shrunk 0.2% in February, StatCan estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1](https://train2invest.com/economy-shrunk-0-2-in-february-statcan-estimates-1-5-annualized-growth-for-q1/) - The Canadian economy shrunk in February, but economists say bad weather was likely the larger culprit than uncertainty related to the trade war with the U.S. Statistics Canada said Wednesday that real gross domestic product decreased 0.2 per cent in February after the economy grew 0.4 per cent in the first month of 2025. It
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- [OPEC+ to consider another accelerated oil output increase for June, sources say](https://train2invest.com/opec-to-consider-another-accelerated-oil-output-increase-for-june-sources-say/) - Several OPEC+ members will suggest the group accelerates oil output hikes in June for a second consecutive month, three sources familiar with OPEC+ talks told Reuters, as a dispute worsens between members over compliance with production quotas. Oil prices hit a four-year low in April, dragged down by a U.S.-China trade war and an unexpected
- [Economic Calendar: April 28 - May 2](https://train2invest.com/economic-calendar-april-28-may-2/) - Monday April 28 China industrial profits Germany retail sales (8:30 a.m. ET) Canadian wholesale trade for March. (10:30 a.m. ET) Bank of Canada’s Market Participants Survey for Q1. Also: Canadian federal election Earnings include: Domino’s Pizza Inc.; Nucor Corp.; Waste Management Inc.; Welltower Inc. ** Tuesday April 29 Japan’s markets closed ECB three-year CPI expectations
- [Agnico: Q1 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/agnico-q1-earnings-snapshot-2/) - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (AEM) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $814.7 million. The Toronto-based company said it had net income of $1.62 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.53 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of
- [Gold Pulls Back Sharply, Snaps Two-Week Winning Streak](https://train2invest.com/gold-pulls-back-sharply-snaps-two-week-winning-streak/) - | Published: 4/25/2025 2:30 PM ET | On the heels of the notable rebound seen in the previous session, gold futures showed a significant move back to the downside during trading on Friday. Gold for April delivery tumbled $49.60 or 1.5 percent to $3.282.40 an ounce after surging $55.70 or 1.7 percent to $3,332 an ounce during Thursday's
- [Celestica: Q1 Earnings Snapshot](https://train2invest.com/celestica-q1-earnings-snapshot/) - Celestica Inc. (CLS) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $86.2 million. On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had net income of 74 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, were $1.20 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks
- [European Central Bank cuts interest rates, warns of 'deteriorated' growth outlook on trade tensions](https://train2invest.com/european-central-bank-cuts-interest-rates-warns-of-deteriorated-growth-outlook-on-trade-tensions/) - The European Central Bank made yet another 25-basis-point interest rate cut on Thursday as global tariff turmoil has created widespread uncertainty and spurred fears about the euro zone’s economic growth. A rate cut was fully anticipated by markets, with an around 94% chance of a 25-basis-point trim being priced in ahead of the decision, according
- [Apr 17/25: Gold prices retreat from record high as investors cash in](https://train2invest.com/apr-17-25-gold-prices-retreat-from-record-high-as-investors-cash-in/) - Gold prices pulled back from a record high on Thursday as investors booked profits following a rally driven by concerns around U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest wave of tariff policies. Spot gold was down 0.6% at $3,321.89 an ounce, as of 1003 GMT, after touching a record $3,357.40 earlier in the session. Bullion has gained
- [Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady at 2.75% amid U.S. trade uncertainty](https://train2invest.com/bank-of-canada-holds-key-interest-rate-steady-at-2-75-amid-u-s-trade-uncertainty/) - The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent on Wednesday, hitting pause on its easing campaign after seven consecutive cuts. The bank held off publishing a central forecast amid uncertainty about U.S. trade policy, but outlined two possible scenarios. The downside scenario sees Canada entering a recession this year and
- [Canadian inflation surprisingly eases ahead of coin-toss Bank of Canada rate decision](https://train2invest.com/canadian-inflation-surprisingly-eases-ahead-of-coin-toss-bank-of-canada-rate-decision/) - Canada’s inflation rate surprisingly cooled in March as travel-related prices fell during the month, coinciding with a sharp pullback in trips to the United States during the trade war. The consumer price index rose 2.3 per cent in March from a year earlier, down from 2.6 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.
- [Apr 4/25: Gold Slips From Record High](https://train2invest.com/apr-4-25-gold-slips-from-record-high/) - Gold prices were subdued on Monday, after having touched record highs earlier in the session. Spot gold slipped 0.2 percent to $3,229.56 per ounce in European trade after hitting a new record high of $3,245.42 per ounce earlier. U.S. gold futures were little changed at $3,244.79, with a softer dollar helping cap bullion's downside. The
- [Canadian wholesale trade up 0.3% to $85.7-billion in February](https://train2invest.com/canadian-wholesale-trade-up-0-3-to-85-7-billion-in-february/) - Statistics Canada says wholesale trade, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, rose 0.3 per cent to $85.7-billion in February. The overall increase in sales came as just two of the seven subsectors posted gains. Statistics Canada says sales in the machinery, equipment and supplies subsector gained 7.1 per cent
- [Apr 14/25: Oil Prices Inch Higher In Cautious Trade](https://train2invest.com/apr-14-25-oil-prices-inch-higher-in-cautious-trade/) - Oil prices traded higher on Monday, with a weaker dollar and geopolitical tensions offering some support. There was some cheer as Chinese data showed a sharp rebound in crude imports in March. China's crude oil imports in March were up nearly 5 percent from a year earlier, boosted by Iranian oil and a rebound in
- [Trump says specific tariff will be placed on semiconductor industry, rate to be announced within week](https://train2invest.com/trump-says-specific-tariff-will-be-placed-on-semiconductor-industry-rate-to-be-announced-within-week/) - While speaking with reporters on Air Force One on Sunday night, Trump said the goal behind the specific tariff is to "uncomplicate" trade in the semiconductor sector. "We wanted to uncomplicate it from a lot of other companies, because we want to make our chips and semiconductors and other things in our country," Trump said while traveling
- [Trump team holds 'constructive' face-to-face nuclear talks with Iran, will meet again next weekend](https://train2invest.com/trump-team-holds-constructive-face-to-face-nuclear-talks-with-iran-will-meet-again-next-weekend/) - The talks took place on the outskirts of Oman’s capital, Muscat, and lasted just over two hours. Omani Foreign Minister Said Badr hosted the meeting. Iranian state TV later confirmed the sides exchanged several rounds of messages, and there was a short, direct conversation between the American and Iranian diplomats. Military pressure appears to be
- [Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs](https://train2invest.com/trump-exempts-phones-computers-chips-from-new-tariffs/) - Smartphones and computers will be exempted from Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Trump earlier this month imposed 145% tariffs on products from China, a move that was poised to take a toll on tech companies like Apple, which makes most of its other products in China. The guidance also includes exclusions for other electronic devices and components,
- [Calendar: April 14 - April 18](https://train2invest.com/calendar-april-14-april-18/) - Monday April 14 China trade surplus, aggregate yuan financing and new yuan loans Japan industrial production (8:30 a.m. ET) Canadian wholesale trade for February. Estimate is a month-over-month rise of 0.4 per cent (versus a gain of 1.2 per cent in January). (8:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s new motor vehicle sales for February. Estimate is a
- [China reaches out to other nations as Trump layers on tariffs](https://train2invest.com/china-reaches-out-to-other-nations-as-trump-layers-on-tariffs/) - China is reaching out to other nations as the U.S. layers on more tariffs in what appears to be an attempt to form a united front to compel Washington to retreat. Days into the effort, it’s meeting only partial success with many countries unwilling to ally with the main target of President Donald Trump’s trade
- [U.S. crude oil tumbles more than 6%, trades below $56 as China imposes retaliatory tariffs](https://train2invest.com/u-s-crude-oil-tumbles-more-than-6-trades-below-56-as-china-imposes-retaliatory-tariffs/) - April 9/25 at 8.00 AM EST U.S. crude oil futures fell more than 6% on Wednesday, as China slapped retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. after President Donald Trump’s sweeping levies took effect. The U.S. benchmark dropped $4.01, or 6.7%, to $55.57 per barrel by 7:53 a.m. ET. Global benchmark Brent tumbled $4.04, or 6.4%, to $58.78. The oil sell-off took a
- [Canada to impose tariffs of 25% on vehicles imported from U.S. starting Wednesday](https://train2invest.com/canada-to-impose-tariffs-of-25-on-vehicles-imported-from-u-s-starting-wednesday/) - The federal government said its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. vehicles, which it announced last week with no implementation date, would take effect early Wednesday. The move marks an escalation of the Canada-U.S. trade war in the middle of a federal election campaign, and could increase the price of U.S.-made autos by as much as 25
- [North American stock market volatility continues after China retaliates with an 84% tariff on U.S. goods](https://train2invest.com/north-american-stock-market-volatility-continues-after-china-retaliates-with-an-84-tariff-on-u-s-goods/) - North American stock markets were sinking again in early trading on Wednesday after massive U.S. tariffs against China kicked in overnight, followed by China retaliating with a huge tariff increase on U.S. imports. Oil prices tumbled to their lowest level in more than four years and a huge sell-off in U.S. Treasuries sent bond yields
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- [TSX Sell Off](https://train2invest.com/tsx-sell-off/)
- [Calendar: April 7 - April 11](https://train2invest.com/calendar-april-7-april-11/) - Monday April 7 China foreign reserves Japan real cash earnings Euro zone retail sales (10:30 a.m. ET) Bank of Canada’s Business Outlook Survey and Survey of Consumer Expectations for Q1. (3 p.m. ET) U.S. consumer credit for February. Earnings include: Levi Strauss & Co. -- Tuesday April 8 China aggregate yuan financing and new yuan
- [Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Loblaw (L.TO) – Share Price, Business, and Sentiment](https://train2invest.com/impact-of-u-s-tariffs-on-loblaw-l-to-share-price-business-and-sentiment/) - Context: U.S. Tariffs and Loblaw’s Exposure (April 2025) In early 2025, trade tensions flared as the U.S. imposed new tariffs on imports from Canada, prompting Ottawa to retaliate with tariffs on a broad range of U.S. goods​ bnnbloomberg.ca. As Canada’s largest grocer, Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) faced questions about how these tariffs would affect
- [Rogers finalizes $7-billion infrastructure sale to Blackstone, pension funds](https://train2invest.com/rogers-finalizes-7-billion-infrastructure-sale-to-blackstone-pension-funds/) - Rogers Communications Inc. RCI-B-T +1.06%increase has struck a definitive agreement to sell a minority stake in its wireless infrastructure for $7-billion to a consortium led by New York-based Blackstone Inc. that also includes four of the country’s largest pension plans. Last October, Rogers announced it planned to raise money and repay debt by selling a portion of its wireless backhaul
- [Gold Extends Slide On Profit Taking](https://train2invest.com/gold-extends-slide-on-profit-taking/) - Gold prices fell further from recent record highs on Friday despite a number of positive catalysts. Spot gold fell 0.7 percent to $3,092.92 per ounce in early European trade after hitting a record high in early April. U.S. gold futures were down 0.2 percent at $3,114.31. Selling pressure in gold could be primarily due to
- [Oil Extends Selloff As Fears Of Recession Mount](https://train2invest.com/oil-extends-selloff-as-fears-of-recession-mount/) - Oil prices were down around 4 percent on Friday, and were on track for their worst week in months on concerns about a global recession that could weigh on oil demand. Benchmark Brent crude futures tumbled 3.6 percent to $67.63 in early European trade while WTI crude futures were down 3.8 percent at $4.38. Both
- [U.S. payrolls rose by 228,000 in March, but unemployment rate increases to 4.2%](https://train2invest.com/u-s-payrolls-rose-by-228000-in-march-but-unemployment-rate-increases-to-4-2/) - Nonfarm payrolls in March increased 228,000 for the month, up from the revised 117,000 in February and better than the Dow Jones estimate for 140,000. Health care was the leading growth area, consistent with prior months. The industry added 54,000 jobs, almost exactly in line with its 12-month average. Average hourly earnings increased 0.3% on
- [Apr 4/25: China strikes back at Trump with own tariffs, export curbs](https://train2invest.com/apr-4-25-china-strikes-back-at-trump-with-own-tariffs-export-curbs/) - China on Friday struck back at the U.S tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump with a slew of countermeasures including extra levies of 34 per cent on all U.S. goods and export curbs on some rare earths, deepening the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. Beijing also imposed restrictions on about 30 U.S.
- [April 4/25: TSX drops over 4% as North American indexes continue to fall after China retaliates against U.S. tariffs](https://train2invest.com/april-4-25-tsx-drops-over-4-as-north-american-indexes-continue-to-fall-after-china-retaliates-against-u-s-tariffs/) - Global markets slid further and North American indexes were on track for another day of crushing losses Friday after China responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs with some of their own. Canada’s main stock index dropped on Friday, led by losses in energy and mining stocks, amid a global selloff deepened
- [Canada sheds 33,000 jobs in March as trade war rattles labour market](https://train2invest.com/canada-sheds-33000-jobs-in-march-as-trade-war-rattles-labour-market/) - Canada shed 33,000 jobs in March, the worst month for the labour market in three years, as the threat of U.S. tariffs weighed on business confidence and slowed hiring. Job declines were widespread across industries, and concentrated in full-time positions and private sector employment, Statistics Canada reported Friday. The unemployment rate ticked up to 6.7
- [U.S. Private Sector Job Growth Exceeds Estimates In March](https://train2invest.com/u-s-private-sector-job-growth-exceeds-estimates-in-march/) - Private sector employment in the U.S. increased by more than expected in the month of March, according to a report released by payroll processor ADP on Wednesday. ADP said private sector employment jumped by 155,000 jobs in March after climbing by an upwardly revised 84,000 jobs in February. Economists had expected private sector employment to
- [Apr. 2 /25: U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Unexpectedly Surge By 6.2 Million Barrels](https://train2invest.com/apr-2-25-u-s-crude-oil-inventories-unexpectedly-surge-by-6-2-million-barrels/) - A report released by the Energy Information Administration on Wednesday unexpectedly showed a sharp increase by U.S. crude oil inventories in the week ended March 28th. The EIA said crude oil inventories surged by 6.2 million barrels last week after slumping by 3.3 million barrels in the previous week. Economists had expected crude oil inventories
- [Apr 1 /25: Oil Prices Pull Back Off Five-Week High](https://train2invest.com/apr-1-25-oil-prices-pull-back-off-five-week-high/) - The price of crude moved to the downside during trading on Tuesday, giving back ground after surging to its highest closing level over a month on Monday. After spiking $2.12 or 3.1 percent to $71.48 a barrel in the previous session, crude for May delivery fell $0.38 or 0.5 percent to $71.10 a barrel. The
- [Apr 1/25: Gold Shows Modest Move To The Downside After Recent Spike](https://train2invest.com/apr-1-25-gold-shows-modest-move-to-the-downside-after-recent-spike/) - After moving sharply higher over the past few sessions, the price of gold showed a modest move back to the downside during trading on Tuesday. Gold for April delivery edged down $3.90 or 0.1 percent to $3,118.90, snapping a three-session winning streak and pulling back off the record closing high set in Monday's session. The
- [Eurozone Inflation Slows To 2.2% Boosting ECB Rate Cut Speculation](https://train2invest.com/eurozone-inflation-slows-to-2-2-boosting-ecb-rate-cut-speculation/) - Euro area inflation eased in March largely due to a slowdown in the services costs growth and strengthened the calls for further interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank. The harmonized index of consumer prices rose 2.2 percent year-on-year in March, which was slightly slower than the 2.3 percent rise in February, flash data
- [U.S. Manufacturing Activity Contracts In March After Two Months Of Growth](https://train2invest.com/u-s-manufacturing-activity-contracts-in-march-after-two-months-of-growth/) - Activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted in March after two consecutive months of expansion, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Tuesday. The ISM said its manufacturing PMI dipped to 49.0 in March from 50.3 in February, with a reading below 50 indicating contraction. Economists had expected the index
- [U.S. Job Openings Fall More Than Expected In February](https://train2invest.com/u-s-job-openings-fall-more-than-expected-in-february/) - Job opening in the U.S. fell by more than expected in the month of February, the Labor Department revealed in a report released on Tuesday. The Labor Department said job openings dipped to 7.568 million in February from an upwardly revised 7.762 million in January. Economists had expected job openings to slip to 7.630 million
- [OPEC+ members likely to stick to planned output hikes at Thursday meeting, sources say](https://train2invest.com/opec-members-likely-to-stick-to-planned-output-hikes-at-thursday-meeting-sources-say/) - OPEC+ ministers from eight nations that are gradually raising oil output will meet online on Thursday and are likely to approve a further hike in production from May, sources from the producer group told Reuters. Eight members of OPEC+, a group that includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies led by Russia,
- [Apr. 1: Canadian factory PMI hits 15-month low on widening global trade war](https://train2invest.com/apr-1-canadian-factory-pmi-hits-15-month-low-on-widening-global-trade-war/) - Canadian manufacturing activity contracted at a steeper rate in March as a widening global trade war triggered the sharpest decline in new orders since shortly after the start of the COVID-19 crisis. The S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 46.3 from 47.8 in February, touching its lowest level since December 2023.
- [Gold maintains record rally as tariff fears spur demand](https://train2invest.com/gold-maintains-record-rally-as-tariff-fears-spur-demand/) - Gold prices rose to touch a new record high on Tuesday, as investors turned to the safe-haven asset ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned announcement of sweeping tariffs on countries that have a trade imbalance with the U.S. Spot gold was up 0.2% at $3,128.99 per ounce, after hitting an all-time high of $3,148.88 earlier
- [Mar 31: Oil steadies near $75 as market weighs tariffs, sanctions](https://train2invest.com/mar-31-oil-steadies-near-75-as-market-weighs-tariffs-sanctions/) - Oil prices steadied near five-week highs on Tuesday as threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose secondary tariffs on Russian crude and attack Iran countered worries about the impact of a trade war on global growth. Brent futures were up 7 cents, or 0.1%, at $74.84 a barrel, after rising to above $75 a barrel
- [Economic Calendar: March 31 - April 4](https://train2invest.com/economic-calendar-march-31-april-4/) - Monday March 31 Japan industrial production and retail sales China PMI Germany retail sales and CPI Earnings include: Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp.; Sigma Lithium Resources Corp. -- Tuesday April 1 Japan jobless rate and manufacturing PMI Euro zone CPI, manufacturing PMI and jobless rate (9:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for March. (9:45
- [Mar 28: Trump says call with Carney was ‘extremely productive’](https://train2invest.com/mar-28-trump-says-call-with-carney-was-extremely-productive/)
- [Production chaos from U.S. tariffs already hurting Canadian companies, auto parts makers warn](https://train2invest.com/production-chaos-from-u-s-tariffs-already-hurting-canadian-companies-auto-parts-makers-warn/) - A lead representative of Canada’s automotive parts sector is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff plans would decimate vehicle production on both sides of the border, causing business to dry up for hundreds of supplier companies. On Wednesday, Mr. Trump said automobiles and auto parts imported to the U.S. will face 25-per-cent tariffs. Vehicles imported under
- [U.S. consumer spending rebounds in February; core inflation firmer](https://train2invest.com/u-s-consumer-spending-rebounds-in-february-core-inflation-firmer/) - U.S. consumer spending rebounded in February, likely lifted by higher prices, which could amplify fears that the economy was facing a period of tepid growth and high inflation amid an escalation in trade tensions. Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of economic activity, climbed 0.4 per cent after a revised 0.3 per cent
- [Canada’s GDP expanded by 0.4% in January as tariff impact looms](https://train2invest.com/canadas-gdp-expanded-by-0-4-in-january-as-tariff-impact-looms/) - Canada’s gross domestic product grew by 0.4 per cent on a monthly basis in January as economic activity continued the momentum of the last few of months, data showed on Friday. Economists said part of the growth was helped by an increase in demand for cross-border trade by companies seeking to avoid the impact of
- [Gold rises as fears mount over Trump’s reciprocal tariff plans](https://train2invest.com/gold-rises-as-fears-mount-over-trumps-reciprocal-tariff-plans/) - Gold prices rose on Thursday as U.S. auto tariffs ratcheted up global trade tensions ahead of an April 2 deadline for reciprocal tariffs from the world’s largest economy. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $3,030.47 an ounce as of 0247 GMT. U.S. gold futures gained 0.5% to $3,036.00. U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 25% tariff on imported
- [Trump threatens ‘far larger’ tariffs if EU and Canada unite to do ‘economic harm’ to the U.S.](https://train2invest.com/trump-threatens-far-larger-tariffs-if-eu-and-canada-unite-to-do-economic-harm-to-the-u-s/) - U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose “far larger” tariffs on the European Union and Canada if they work together to combat trade tariffs. “If the European Union works with Canada in order to do economic harm to the USA, large scale Tariffs, far larger than currently planned, will be placed on them both
- [Trump announces 25% tariffs on vehicles imported to U.S., including from Canada](https://train2invest.com/trump-announces-25-tariffs-on-vehicles-imported-to-u-s-including-from-canada/) - U.S. President Donald Trump says he will enact his long-awaited tariffs on imported vehicles on April 2, defying industry experts who warn that the move will drive up costs for businesses and consumers while undercutting the United States-Mexico-Canada free-trade agreement that he signed in his first term. Mr. Trump said on Wednesday that automobiles and auto
- [Canadian dollar steadies ahead of expected U.S. auto tariffs](https://train2invest.com/canadian-dollar-steadies-ahead-of-expected-u-s-auto-tariffs/) - The Canadian dollar CADUSD -0.20%decrease pulled back from an earlier one-month high against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday as investors braced for expected U.S. auto tariffs and weighed minutes from the Bank of Canada’s latest meeting. The loonie was trading nearly unchanged at 1.4283 per U.S. dollar, or 70.01 U.S. cents, after earlier touching its strongest level since
- [Ski-Doo maker BRP reports quarterly loss, beats estimates, suspends financial forecasts for year](https://train2invest.com/ski-doo-maker-brp-reports-quarterly-loss-beats-estimates-suspends-financial-forecasts-for-year/) - Canadian powersports vehicle maker BRP Inc. DOO-T +7.31%increase has swung to a loss for its latest quarter and suspended financial forecasts for the coming year, the latest company to pull its projections in the face of a rapidly shifting global trade environment. The Valcourt-Que.-based manufacturer, known for its Ski-Doo snowmobiles and Can-Am offroad vehicles, saw a major sales
- [Canadian Market Modestly Higher; Materials, Energy Stocks Move Up](https://train2invest.com/canadian-market-modestly-higher-materials-energy-stocks-move-up/) - March 25 After a bright start, the Canadian market retreated a bit, but remains in positive territory about an hour past noon on Tuesday, thanks to gains in materials, healthcare, consumer staples and energy sectors. The mood is positive amid optimism about some tariff exemptions by the Trump administration. The U.S. President said on Monday
- [European economic news](https://train2invest.com/european-economic-news/) - Belgium Business Confidence Unexpectedly Erodes FurtherMarch 25, 2025 11:46 ETBusiness confidence in Belgium continued to fall in March, driven by the weakness in all sectors except trade, survey data from the National Bank of Belgium showed on Tuesday. UK Retail Sales Decline Sharply In March: CBIMarch 25, 2025 07:44 ETUK retail sales declined sharply in
- [Asian economic news](https://train2invest.com/asian-economic-news/) - Hong Kong Trade Gap Narrows In FebruaryMarch 25, 2025 06:43 ETHong Kong's trade deficit decreased in February from a year ago as exports grew faster than imports. The trade shortfall dropped to HK$36.3 billion in February from HK$41.6 billion in the same month last year. In January, the trade balance showed a surplus of HK$2.1
- [Economic Calendar: March 24 - March 28](https://train2invest.com/economic-calendar-march-24-march-28/) - Monday March 24 Japan, U.K. and Euro zone PMI (8:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s manufacturing sales for February. (8:30 a.m. ET) U.S. Chicago Fed National Activity Index for February. (9:45 a.m. ET) U.S. S&P Global PMIs for March. Earnings include: BYD ADR; Diversified Royalty Corp.; Logan Energy Corp. -- Tuesday March 25 (9 a.m. ET) U.S.
- [Canadian Dollar/U.S. Dollar (^CADUSD)](https://train2invest.com/canadian-dollar-u-s-dollar-cadusd/) - Chart Panel for Tue, Mar 25th, 2025
- [Gold rises on safe-haven demand amid Trump tariff worries (Mar 24)](https://train2invest.com/gold-rises-on-safe-haven-demand-amid-trump-tariff-worries-mar-24/) - Gold prices rose on Tuesday, supported by safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans for next week that could potentially boost inflation. Spot gold was up 0.4% to $3,024.56 an ounce. U.S. gold futures were up 0.5% to $3,029.30. “Investors are concerned about the state of the world, especially with U.S.
- [Oil rises for fifth day on supply concerns after Venezuela tariffs (Mar 24)](https://train2invest.com/oil-rises-for-fifth-day-on-supply-concerns-after-venezuela-tariffs-mar-24/) - Oil prices rose on Tuesday for a fifth day on concerns global supply will tighten after the U.S. announced tariffs on countries that buy Venezuelan crude. Brent crude futures were up 27 cents to $73.27 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 26 cents to $69.37. Both benchmarks gained more than 1% in the previous session after
- [US Consumer confidence in where the economy is headed hits 12-year low](https://train2invest.com/us-consumer-confidence-in-where-the-economy-is-headed-hits-12-year-low/) - The Conference Board’s measure for future expectations tumbled 9.6 points to 65.2, the lowest reading in 12 years. The board’s monthly confidence index of current conditions slipped to 92.9, a 7.2-point decline and the fourth consecutive monthly contraction. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/25/consumer-confidence-in-where-the-economy-is-headed-hits-12-year-low.html
- [US Tariffs - Apr 2, 2025](https://train2invest.com/us-tariffs-apr-2-2025/) - ​The impending U.S. tariffs, scheduled to take effect on April 2, 2025, are poised to have significant repercussions on the Canadian economy. Key anticipated impacts include:​ Economic Growth and Potential Recession: The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has revised Canada's economic growth forecasts downward, projecting a growth rate of 0.7% for both 2025
- [BMO Share Prices - Mid March 2025](https://train2invest.com/bmo-share-prices-mid-march-2025/) - In mid-March 2025, the share price of Bank of Montreal (BMO.TO) experienced a decline, primarily influenced by a combination of external economic factors and internal corporate developments: Impact of U.S. Tariffs and Trade Tensions: The U.S. announcement of tariffs on Canadian imports, including those related to financial services, created significant market volatility. This geopolitical tension
- [George Weston Limited (WN.TO):](https://train2invest.com/george-weston-limited-wn-to/) - George Weston Limited (WN.TO) experienced a decline in its share price in mid-March 2025, influenced by several factors:​ 1. Insider Selling Activity During this period, several insider transactions were reported:​ March 5, 2025: Director Willard Galen Garfield Weston sold 57,463 shares at an average price of C$231.03, totaling approximately C$13.28 million.​RTTNews+2MarketBeat+2MarketBeat+2 March 10, 2025: Director
- [USW ratifies new collective bargaining agreement with CPKC](https://train2invest.com/usw-ratifies-new-collective-bargaining-agreement-with-cpkc/) - CALGARY, AB, March 17, 2025 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said that United Steelworkers (USW), representing approximately 600 clerical and intermodal employees in Canada, has ratified a new four-year collective agreement. "We are pleased to have received strong support for another collective agreement, the third in Canada reached this year at the bargaining table providing
- [Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Share Price Surge: Key Drivers in March 2025](https://train2invest.com/agnico-eagle-mines-aem-share-price-surge-key-drivers-in-march-2025/) - Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) – the world’s third-largest gold producer – saw its share price climb significantly in March 2025​ The stock traded around C$150 by mid-March, near its 52-week high of C$153.94​ marketbeat.com. This surge was driven by a combination of strong company performance, favorable gold market conditions, bullish analyst sentiment, and supportive geopolitical/macro
- [ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD ANNOUNCES ITS RESULTS FOR ITS THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2025](https://train2invest.com/alimentation-couche-tard-announces-its-results-for-its-third-quarter-of-fiscal-year-2025/) - Quarterly Highlights Net earnings attributable to shareholders of the Corporation were $641.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 compared with $623.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Adjusted net earnings attributable to shareholders of the Corporation1 were approximately $641.0 million compared with $625.0 million for the corresponding quarter of last year, representing an increase of 2.6%. Net earnings attributable to
- [ATD.TO: Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard misses quarterly revenue estimates](https://train2invest.com/atd-to-canadas-alimentation-couche-tard-misses-quarterly-revenue-estimates/) - Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard ATD-T +3.68%increase missed third-quarter revenue estimates on Tuesday, hurt by sluggish demand in its convenience stores and fuel businesses amid rising inflationary pressures. Consumers facing financial strain have increasingly scaled back on expensive as well as non-essential purchases, prompting growing concern among retailers including Circle-K owner Couche-Tard. U.S. retail giants such as Walmart and
- [Donald Trump](https://train2invest.com/donald-trump/) - What to expect from the Trump-Putin call on Ukraine war President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he will likely be speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. Putin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, and the White House have since confirmed the call. Trump is eager to fulfill his campaign promise by making a deal with Putin
- [Canadian breweries face $330-million annual cost hike as aluminum tariffs hit beer cans](https://train2invest.com/canadian-breweries-face-330-million-annual-cost-hike-as-aluminum-tariffs-hit-beer-cans/) - Canada’s beer industry will be hit with a $330-million increase to the annual cost of cans if U.S. President Donald Trump refuses to back down from the 25-per-cent tariff he slapped on Canada’s aluminum industry last week. Aluminum beer cans are currently subject to double tariffs, with the United States imposing a 25-per-cent tariff on raw aluminum
- [Canada’s annual inflation rate jumps to 2.6% in February as GST holiday ends](https://train2invest.com/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-jumps-to-2-6-in-february-as-gst-holiday-ends/) - Canada’s annual inflation rate showed a surprise jump to 2.6 per cent in February, surpassing expectations as a sales tax break that ended in the middle of last month pushed prices higher amid an already broad-based increase, data showed on Tuesday. This is the first time in seven months that the rate of increase of
- [Carney & Liberals](https://train2invest.com/carney-liberals/) - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMBMj7ucT
- [Economic Calendar: Mar 17 - Mar 21](https://train2invest.com/economic-calendar-mar-17-mar-21/) - Monday March 17 China industrial production, retail sales and fixed asset investment (8:15 a.m. ET) Canadian housing starts for February. Estimate is an annualized rate rise of 4.3 per cent. (8:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s construction investment for January. (8:30 a.m. ET) Canada’s international securities transactions for January. (8:30 a.m. ET) U.S. retail sales for February.
- [The U.S.-Canada trade war could signal a shift in economic ties, experts say](https://train2invest.com/the-u-s-canada-trade-war-could-signal-a-shift-in-economic-ties-experts-say/) - President Donald Trump has escalated a trade dispute with Canada by implementing a blanket 25% tariff on Canadian goods imported into the United States, with some exceptions. The United States and Canada have long been allies and trading partners due to shared global interest and physical proximity. Experts warn that shifting trade policies could make
- [America is not Canada,’ Prime Minister Mark Carney says in rebuke to Trump](https://train2invest.com/america-is-not-canada-prime-minister-mark-carney-says-in-rebuke-to-trump/) - Canada’s new prime minister rejected the idea repeatedly voiced by President Donald Trump that the nation would become the 51st U.S. state. “We will never, ever, in any way, shape or form, be part of the United States,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said after being sworn in in Ottawa. Carney’s comments came after weeks of
- [Mar 13: Tariff uncertainty, rate cut bets keep gold near record levels](https://train2invest.com/mar-13-tariff-uncertainty-rate-cut-bets-keep-gold-near-record-levels/) - Gold prices gained on Thursday, holding near all-time high levels, as elevated tariff uncertainty and bets on monetary policy easing by the Federal Reserve kept bullion’s appeal strong. Spot gold firmed 0.7% to $2,953.39 an ounce, just shy from the record high of $2,956.15 scaled in February. U.S. gold futures were up 0.6% at $2,963.20.
- [Canada’s major stock index drops more companies than it adds in quarterly changes](https://train2invest.com/canadas-major-stock-index-drops-more-companies-than-it-adds-in-quarterly-changes/) - S&P Dow Jones Indices announced late Friday that it is adding two stocks and deleting four from the S&P/TSX Composite Index, the broadest measure of the Canadian market. No changes are being made to the S&P/TSX 60, a selection of most of the largest companies in the composite. S&P Dow Jones uses “float” – the
- [U.S. producer prices unchanged in February; weekly unemployment claims fall](https://train2invest.com/u-s-producer-prices-unchanged-in-february-weekly-unemployment-claims-fall/) - U.S. producer prices were unchanged in February for the first time in seven months, while fewer Americans filed claims for unemployment benefits last week, pointing to a stable economy that should allow the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady next week. But the calm painted by the reports from the Labor Department on Thursday
- [EU retaliates against Trump tariffs by targeting $28B of US goods, potentially including meats, tools](https://train2invest.com/eu-retaliates-against-trump-tariffs-by-targeting-28b-of-us-goods-potentially-including-meats-tools/) - The European Union has announced retaliation plans in response to President Donald Trump's 25% steel and aluminum tariffs. A European Commission press release declares that EU retaliatory actions could apply to American exports worth up to €26 billion. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke against tariffs, but said that the move was a "proportionate" response to the
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