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The TSX opened lower on Friday as investors weighed stronger-than-expected Canadian jobs data against renewed volatility in global tech markets.

Canada added 67,000 jobs in October, bringing unemployment down to 6.9 per cent, a sign of resilience that supports the Bank of Canada’s view that rates are appropriately balanced. However, markets remained cautious after the S&P 500 logged its steepest loss in weeks, falling 1.1 per cent as traders reassessed AI stock valuations.

Market numbers

TSX: Down (0.78%), 29,868.59

TSXV: Down (0.51%), 890.42

DOW: Down (0.84%), 46,912.31

NASDAQ: Down (1.91%), 25,130.04

FTSE: Down (0.57%), 9,730.50

In the headlines

  • Tesla shareholders greenlight Musk’s $1 trillion packageTesla Inc (NDAQ:TSLA) stock rose in pre-market trading after shareholders voted in favour of reinstating Elon Musk’s $1 trillion compensation plan, first blocked earlier this year. The decision renews Musk’s pursuit of performance targets linked to the company’s valuation milestones.
  • Telus profit climbs despite competitive headwindsTelus Corp (TSX:T) posted a $493 million profit attributable to common shareholders, up from $466 million a year ago. The telecom giant credited its diversified business lines — including Telus Health and International — for offsetting softer wireless margins.

Currencies

USD: Up (0.42%), $0.7109

GBP: Up (0.41%), $0.5410

EUR: Up (0.21%), $0.6145

JPY: Up (0.68%), ¥109.14

Bitcoin: Down (1.09%), US$100,191.07

(Conversion to C$1)

Commodities

Copper: Down (0.17%), 5.0198

Gold: Up (0.66%), 4,003.43

WTI: Down (0.67%), 60.09

Natural Gas: Down (1.03%), 4.33

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