Markets mixed as space and AI stocks diverge. Rocket Lab rebounds on earnings, CoreWeave drops on weak guidance, copper surges, oil climbs and Bitcoin eases.
Markets mixed as space and AI stocks diverge. Rocket Lab rebounds on earnings, CoreWeave drops on weak guidance, copper surges, oil climbs and Bitcoin eases.

The TSX is down 0.42%, while the TSX Venture Index is up 1.30%, as Canadian markets trade mixed following a volatile stretch driven by geopolitics and macro uncertainty. U.S. markets are softer, with the Dow down 0.31%, while the Nasdaq is higher by 0.56% as selective strength in AI‑linked names offsets broader caution. London’s FTSE 100 is modestly higher, reflecting a steadier tone in European equities.

Commodities are leaning risk‑on. Copper is rallying more than 2%, signaling improved growth sentiment, while gold is edging higher. Oil prices are rebounding again, up nearly 2%, as the Iran conflict remains unresolved despite ceasefire discussions. Natural gas is slightly lower. Bitcoin is moving higher in Canadian‑dollar terms, up nearly half a percent, as crypto tracks strength in risk assets.

Market numbers

TSX: Down (‑0.42%), 33,477.71

TSXV: Up (+1.30%), 995.39

DOW: Down (‑0.31%), 48,036.9

NASDAQ: Up (+0.56%), 25,186.1

FTSE 100: Up (+0.15%), 10,619.70

In the headlines

  • CoreWeave jumps on $21B Meta deal: CoreWeave (NDAQ:CRWV), an AI‑focused cloud‑infrastructure provider specializing in GPU compute, surged after announcing a $21‑billion agreement with Meta (TSX:META). The deal positions CoreWeave as a critical supplier of AI capacity as Meta ramps spending to compete in the global AI arms race.
  • MTY Food Group reports Q1 profit despite sales dip: MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY), the Canadian restaurant franchisor behind brands such as Mucho Burrito, Thai Express, and Baton Rouge, posted a $36.9‑million first‑quarter profit. Sales slipped year over year, but profitability held up due to cost controls and franchise‑driven margins.

Currencies

USD: Up (+0.04%), $0.7241

GBP: Down (‑0.23%), $0.5376

EUR: Down (‑0.24%), $0.61726

JPY: Up (+0.12%), ¥115.230

AUD: Up (+0.02%), $1.0222

Bitcoin (BTC/CAD): Up (+0.44%), 99,713.9

(Conversion to C$1)

Commodities

Copper: Up (+2.37%), 584.76

Gold: Up (+0.17%), 4,773.79

WTI Crude: Up (+1.68%), 90.90

Natural Gas: Down (‑0.52%), 2.654

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