Before the Bell: What every Canadian investor needs to know today

Before the Bell: What every Canadian investor needs to know today

Equities Global stocks were mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed the tenuous Middle East ceasefire and turned attention back to the U.S. economy. Wall Street futures were subdued after the previous day’s rally. TSX futures were flat. In Canada, investors are getting results from Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., Evertz Technologies Ltd., AGF Management Ltd. and Novagold…

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US stock market prediction: US stock market outlook amidst Iran Israel War: Will S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq go up on Friday after Juneteenth holiday?

US stock market prediction: US stock market outlook amidst Iran Israel War: Will S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq go up on Friday after Juneteenth holiday?

US stock market indexes — S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq — will look to open in green on Friday. However, investors will remain cautious following ongoing fighting between Iran and Israel. S&P 500 futures fell almost 1 per cent, although most U.S. markets – including Wall Street and the Treasury market – will be…

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The electronic display board at the Connect Hall in the Hong Kong stock exchange building on May 20, 2025. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong to act as launch pad for Chinese companies’ global push in pact with Shanghai

Mainland Chinese companies will use Hong Kong’s capital market as the launch pad for their global growth, according to an action plan signed on Wednesday with Shanghai to connect the premier onshore commercial city with the nation’s offshore financial hub. The two cities will expand the decade-old connect programme linking the stock markets of Shanghai…

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The electronic display board at the Connect Hall in the Hong Kong stock exchange building on May 20, 2025. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong to act as launch pad for Chinese companies’ global push in pact with Shanghai

Mainland Chinese companies will use Hong Kong’s capital market as the launch pad for their global growth, according to an action plan signed on Wednesday with Shanghai to connect the premier onshore commercial city with the nation’s offshore financial hub. The two cities will expand the decade-old connect programme linking the stock markets of Shanghai…

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