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CTV News
18 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
S&P/TSX composite edges up, U.S. markets mixed as Aug. 1 tariff deadline looms
A person takes a photo of the TMX Market Centre in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paige Taylor White TORONTO — Canada's main stock index saw modest gains Tuesday and U.S. markets were mixed as the latest U.S. tariff deadline approaches with relatively little fanfare. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 47.43 points at 27,364.43. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 179.37 points at 44,502.44. The S&P 500 index rose 4.02 points at 6,309.62, while the Nasdaq composite was down 81.49 points at 20,892.69. The Canadian dollar traded at 73.34 cents US compared with 73.03 cents US on Monday. The September crude oil contract was down 64 cents US at US$65.31 per barrel. The August gold contract was up US$37.30 at US$3,443.70 an ounce. --- This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 22, 2025.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
S&P/TSX composite loses steam through the trading day
A person walks past the TMX Market Centre in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paige Taylor White TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost steam throughout the trading day Monday to close just a few points higher, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 2.99 points at 27,317.00. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 19.12 points at 44,323.07. The S&P 500 index was up 8.81 points at 6,305.60, while the Nasdaq composite was up 78.52 points at 20,974.17. The Canadian dollar traded for 73.03 cents US compared with 72.89 cents US on Friday. The September crude oil contract was down 10 cents US at US$65.95 per barrel. The August gold contract was up US$48.10 at US$3,406.40 an ounce. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 21, 2025.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Telecom stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite in late-morning trading
The TMX logo is shown in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paige Taylor White TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the telecom sector. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 30.30 points at 27,064.56. The move on the Toronto market came with U.S. markets closed for the Fourth of July holiday. The Canadian dollar traded for 73.48 cents US compared with 73.66 cents US on Thursday. The August crude oil contract was down 44 cents US at US$66.56 per barrel. The August gold contract was up 40 cents US at US$3,343.30 an ounce. --- This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 4, 2025.
Toronto Star
03-07-2025
- Toronto Star
Travellers warned of delays at 6 Canadian airports after bomb threats disrupt flights, Pearson says it was unaffected
Toronto Pearson Airport says operations are running normally after bomb threats disrupted air traffic control services at six other Canadian airports earlier Thursday morning. Paige Taylor White/ Toronto Star file photo
Newsweek
04-06-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Map Shows States Where People Told to Stay Indoors Today
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. People in eight states were advised to limit their outdoor activities on Wednesday due to poor air quality. In some instances, air quality was worsened by smoke from Canadian wildfires, and National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Prediction Center meteorologist Joe Wegman told Newsweek that it would be unlikely for the smoke to completely leave the United States "anytime soon." Why It Matters This is the first time excessive Canadian wildfire smoke has significantly impacted U.S. air quality since 2023, when wildfires in the region worsened air quality to dangerous levels for millions in the Northeast. In smaller amounts, smoke can cause hazy skies and create beautiful sunsets and sunrises. However, in higher amounts, the smoke can be dangerous, even prompting alerts urging people to stay inside until it clears. What To Know Over the past week, unhealthy air quality has been detected across Upper Midwest states like Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. However, smoke was creating milky skies and vibrant sunsets as far south as the Gulf Coast. NWS alerts issued in several states on Tuesday anticipated the air quality to remain unhealthy at least through part of the day on Wednesday. In Minnesota, an air quality alert remains in effect until 9 a.m. local time on Wednesday morning. In Wisconsin, the current alert is extended slightly until noon. Meanwhile, the South Coast Air Quality Management District in Southern California issued an air quality alert because of windblown dust. That alert is set to expire at 5 a.m. local time. On Tuesday, air quality alerts related to the Canadian wildfire smoke were in effect for Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. New alerts were issued for Pennsylvania, Maine, New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, although not all of these listed the smoke as the culprit. "A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung the elderly," the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said. "The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors." In some cases, people in the affected areas were urged to remain indoors and shut their windows to keep the smoke out of their homes. Particularly sensitive populations, such as those with asthma, were urged to take extra caution and monitor themselves for symptoms, such as coughing. Smoke covers the streets of Vernon, British Columbia, as wildfires burn on August 20, 2023. Smoke covers the streets of Vernon, British Columbia, as wildfires burn on August 20, 2023. Paige Taylor White/Getty What People Are Saying An air quality alert issued in Wisconsin: "Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms." An alert issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on Tuesday: "Rain showers are not sufficient to clean the air—the smoke is too heavy and in too thick of a layer of the atmosphere." What Happens Next Although many alerts were set to expire on Wednesday, it is possible they will be reissued as the wildfires continue to burn. People in the affected areas should follow local guidance.
