The TSX is up 0.01%, while the Venture Index is up 0.34%, as markets opened mixed following a strong U.S. jobs report that initially boosted sentiment but later pulled the Dow slightly lower.
U.S. markets showed a firmer tone overall, with the S&P 500 up 0.29% and the Nasdaq gaining 0.46% as investors rotated back into technology and growth names. London’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.34%, tracking broader global caution as traders reassessed the implications of the latest economic data.
Commodities moved unevenly, with gold slipping 0.42% as traders eyed the next U.S. employment release, while WTI fell more than 1% on renewed concerns over Iranian output risks. Natural gas edged slightly higher, and copper eased modestly. Bitcoin rose 1.28%, climbing back above 92,000 CAD as sentiment improved following a volatile week.
Market numbers
TSX: Down (‑0.01%), 33,254.19
TSXV: Up (+0.34%), 1,035.72
DOW: Up (+0.34%), 50,292.5
NASDAQ: Up (+0.46%), 25,267.9
FTSE 100: Down (‑0.34%), 10,472.58
In the headlines
- Bombardier posts stronger Q4 results: Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A) reported higher fourth‑quarter profit and revenue compared to last year, supported by strong business‑jet demand and improved production flow. The company said deliveries remained solid as it continues to benefit from both aftermarket strength and a steady order pipeline.
- SoftBank returns to profit, eyes bigger OpenAI stake: SoftBank (PINL:SFBQF) swung to a US$1.6‑billion net profit as tech investments stabilized and key holdings improved. Executives signaled interest in expanding the firm’s exposure to OpenAI, underscoring its renewed push into AI‑driven growth opportunities.
Currencies
USD: Flat (+0.03%), $0.7364
GBP: Down (‑0.19%), $0.5391
EUR: Up (+0.03%), $0.62046
JPY: Down (‑0.05%), ¥112.838
AUD: Down (‑0.08%), $1.0323
Bitcoin (BTC/CAD): Up (+1.28%), 92,168.1
(Conversion to C$1)
Commodities
Copper: Down (‑0.66%), 5.99997
Gold: Down (‑0.42%), 5,063.49
WTI: Down (‑1.32%), 63.61
Natural Gas: Up (+0.27%), 3.298
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