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April 7th, 2026
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Global Markets Canadian Markets Canada’s TSX dropped almost 1 percent as the Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.25% for a fourth consecutive meeting, reinforcing a “higher-for-longer” policy bias that weighed on investor sentiment. The bank’s forward guidance, which signaled that near-term inflation...
Canadian Analyst Updates: April 29th, 2026
April 29th, 2026
Analyst Ratings (Canada) Analyst sentiment points to a cautiously bullish, mid-cycle outlook, where the majority of firms are raising targets rather than upgrading ratings, signaling improving earnings expectations without a broad shift in conviction. Strength is concentrated in financials, insurance, and select industrial/tech names Caution...
Global Markets Canadian Markets Canada’s TSX dropped almost 0.75%, as investors locked in gains amid rising geopolitical and macro uncertainty, with energy stocks and financial sectors rising. The Canadian government released its financial update and stated that Canada’s macro backdrop remains relatively resilient, as the budget...
Canadian Analyst Updates: April 28th, 2026
April 28th, 2026
Analyst Ratings (Canada) Today’s analyst ratings demonstrate a outlook where confidence in earnings remains intact but conviction is narrowing. Target increases and ratings in industrials and transportation names like TFI International, Bird Construction, and Aecon signal continued strength in cyclical activity and infrastructure-driven demand,...
Canadian Analyst Updates: April 27th, 2026
April 28th, 2026
Analyst Ratings (Canada) Today's analyst updates point to a selective market outlook, with a skew toward valuation (target) increases in cyclicals, infrastructure, mining, and select industrial names, suggesting analysts still see earnings resilience and upside tied to stable economic activity and commodity support. However, the presence of...
Global Markets Trade Mixed as Inflation Worries Persist and AI stocks Jump on Intel Beat: Market Analysis for April 24th, 2026
April 24th, 2026
Global Markets Canadian Markets Canada’s TSX traded flat on weakness in the energy sector, which was offset by a rebound in financials following several sessions of declines. Investor positioning suggests a wait-and-see approach, with macro uncertainty and valuation sensitivity limiting directional conviction. On the economic front, February...
