The TSX is up 0.46%, while the TSX Venture Index is up 2.03%, as Canadian markets rise alongside renewed optimism in global equities following easing AI fears and strong results from multiple Canadian banks. In the U.S., the S&P 500 slipped 0.13% but remained near record territory, the Dow gained 0.31% on financial‑sector strength, and the Nasdaq rose 0.26% as tech continued to stabilize after recent volatility. London’s FTSE 100 also gained 0.07%, supported by steady industrial and commodities sentiment.
Commodities were mixed: gold held flat, copper dipped slightly, and natural gas fell more than 2%, while oil declined 1.75% on a larger‑than‑expected U.S. inventory build and ongoing Iran negotiations. Bitcoin eased 0.28% in Canadian‑dollar terms after climbing earlier in the week. Meanwhile, bank earnings dominated the domestic narrative, with RBC, TD, and CIBC all posting strong Q1 results, adding momentum to the broader financial sector.
Market numbers
TSX: Up (+0.46%), 34,127.33
TSXV: Up (+2.03%), 1,086.92
DOW: Up (+0.31%), 49,606.1
NASDAQ: Up (+0.26%), 25,336.9
FTSE 100: Up (+0.07%), 10,815.66
In the headlines
- Quebecor reports higher Q4 profit and revenue: Quebecor (TSX:QBR.B) — the Montreal‑based telecom, media, and wireless provider behind Videotron, TVA, and Freedom Mobile — posted fourth‑quarter profit and revenue higher than last year, supported by growth in its telecommunications division and subscriber gains.
- Nvidia steady despite record result: Nvidia (TSX:NVDA) — the world’s leading AI GPU and accelerated‑computing company — reported record revenue and a 94% profit jump in its latest quarter. Despite the blowout numbers and upbeat guidance, investors reacted cautiously amid elevated expectations and already‑aggressive valuations.
Currencies
USD: Down (‑0.11%), $0.7301
GBP: Up (+0.07%), $0.5399
EUR: Down (‑0.04%), $0.61895
JPY: Down (‑0.12%), ¥114.129
AUD: Up (+0.15%), $1.0276
Bitcoin (BTC/CAD): Down (‑0.28%), 92,747.5
(Conversion to C$1)
Commodities
Copper: Down (‑0.41%), 6.01995
Gold: Flat (0.00%), 5,164.87
WTI: Down (‑1.75%), 64.50
Natural Gas: Down (‑2.21%), 2.794
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