The past week on the TSX has been one for the books, with significant gains driven largely by advancements in the technology sector. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ have hit fresh highs, a clear sign of a hungry market bolstered by technology stocks. This momentum has put a spot...
Jonathon Brown
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7 days ago
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As the markets on Bay Street and Wall Street show mixed signals, tech stocks are rallying and energy shares are lagging, the TSX is still capturing attention with its activity in various sectors. This week, three publicly listed companies have been generating significan...
Jonathon Brown
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June 13, 2024
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Compared with the broader indices, DAX and Dow Jones, which have already reached new all-time highs, the Nasdaq Biotech Index is currently lagging. The sector index is still around 23% below its peak from August 2021. Nevertheless, the sector is on the move. In addition t...
Stefan Feulner
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May 22, 2024
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This week, the North American stock markets managed to showcase some contrasted performances. While the NASDAQ and S&P 500 reached record highs, driven by optimism around potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, the Dow Jones also enjoyed a solid rally. Meanwhile, the TS...
Jonathon Brown
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May 16, 2024
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It was a more nuanced performance for stock markets in Toronto and New York this week with notable gains and splits between indices capturing investor attention. The TSX surged to highs not seen in a month, buoyed by optimism, while in the United States, some stocks ...
Jonathon Brown
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May 9, 2024
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As investors navigate through another week of market activity, attention remains divided between Toronto and New York, with corporate earnings and a significant U.S. Federal Reserve monetary policy decision dominating discussions. In Toronto, the TSX experienc...
Jonathon Brown
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May 2, 2024
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The biotech sector has significantly lagged behind the performance of artificial intelligence and high-tech this year. This is because of high inflation, which in turn has made an imminent interest rate cut unlikely. Nevertheless, Germany’s economic condit...
André Will-Laudien
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April 24, 2024
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Is China really preparing for an attack on Taiwan? It is well known that China is massively increasing its gold reserves. But why tungsten, too? After all, China itself is the largest producer of this raw material, which is not only in demand in the arms industry. ...
Fabian Lorenz
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April 24, 2024
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Last week saw the Canadian and U.S. stock markets grappling with a host of challenges, from surging inflation data to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Adding to the mix, a historic trial commenced in New York, as former U.S. President Donald Trump faced allegations...
Jonathon Brown
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April 18, 2024
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Amazon.com Inc. (NDAQ:AMZN) is one of the S&P 500’s Magnificent Seven Amazon shares were up more than 85 per cent the past year and have doubled over the past five years Amazon’s target price is around US$200, implying an...
Coreena Robertson
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April 17, 2024
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