AI Stocks Tumble as Anthropic Nears IPO Filing
AI Stocks Tumble as Anthropic Nears IPO Filing

Markets are moving higher overall as investors position ahead of one of the most anticipated public offerings in years, with SpaceX’s massive IPO drawing global attention. TSX: Canadian equities are advancing, supported by steady gains in both large‑cap and venture stocks, while U.S. markets are mixed with the Dow essentially flat and the Nasdaq pulling back slightly as traders rotate within technology ahead of key developments.

The broader macro picture shows mixed signals. Oil prices are stabilizing after recent volatility tied to Middle East developments, while gold is slipping as investors lean back toward equities. Copper is steady, natural gas is rising modestly, and Bitcoin is edging lower in Canadian‑dollar terms as risk capital continues to favour equities over crypto in the current cycle.

Market numbers

TSX: Up (+0.61%), 34,881.60

TSXV: Up (+0.79%), 954.04

DOW: Down (‑0.02%), 50,853.5

NASDAQ: Down (‑0.79%), 29,287.9

FTSE 100: Up (+0.11%), 10,414.07

In the headlines

  • SpaceX locks in record‑breaking IPO funding: SpaceX (NDAQ:SPCX) — Elon Musk’s aerospace and satellite company — has secured a staggering $75‑billion raise ahead of its IPO, potentially making it the largest public offering in history. The capital is expected to support Starlink expansion and broader AI‑driven space infrastructure initiatives.
  • Dollarama beats expectations with strong sales: Dollarama (TSX:DOL) — the Canadian discount retailer — reported first‑quarter sales of $1.85 billion, topping expectations. The results highlight resilient consumer demand and continued strength in value‑oriented retail.
  • Adobe slips on executive departure: Adobe (NDAQ:ADBE) — the software and digital‑media company — saw its stock decline after its chief financial officer announced a departure to Marvell. Investors are weighing leadership uncertainty amid ongoing competition in AI‑driven creative tools.

Currencies

USD: Down (‑0.13%), $0.7146

GBP: Down (‑0.02%), $0.5331

EUR: Down (‑0.06%), $0.61809

JPY: Up (+0.06%), ¥114.622

AUD: Up (+0.07%), $1.0160

Bitcoin (BTC/CAD): Down (‑0.61%), 88,300.5

(Conversion to C$1)

Commodities

Copper: Up (+0.08%), 6.44127

Gold: Down (‑0.54%), 4,188.39

WTI: Up (+0.46%), 84.89

Natural Gas: Up (+0.68%), 3.092

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