Resources Stocks May Edge Higher As Bay Street Looks Headed For Mixed Open

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(RTTNews) - Canadian shares are likely to turn in a mixed performance on Thursday, with investors looking ahead to U.S. and Canadian jobs data, due on Friday. Energy and materials stocks may find some support thanks to higher commodity prices.

Volume of business is likely to be a bit thin as U.S. markets are closed today in honor of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died in late December at age 100.

In company news, Osisko Development (ODV) announced the appointment of David Rouleau as Vice President, Project Development. The company also announced that ric Tremblay, Chief Operating Officer, is leaving the company effective immediately.

Endeavour Silver Corp. (EDR.TO) reported a decline in gold and silver production for the fourth quarter. However, the company posted an improvement in annual gold output. For the three-month period to December 31, 2024, the company recorded gold output of 9,075 ounces, lower than 9,608 ounces, registered for the same period last year. For the full year, gold output was 39,047 ounces, higher than 37,858 ounces in 2023.

The Canadian market closed on a firm note on Wednesday thanks to strong buying in technology and materials sectors.

Weakness in healthcare, communications and consumer discretionary sectors limited the market's upside.

The market gained despite reports that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is planning to impose new tariffs.

The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index ended the session with a gain of 121.79 points or 0.49% at 25,051.68, slightly off the day's high of 25,061.55.

Asian stocks closed broadly lower on Thursday as investors reacted to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats, a buoyant dollar and disappointing Chinese inflation data.

The U.S. dollar was underpinned by rising Treasury yields amid expectations that Trump's fiscal and tariff policies may add to price pressures and keep U.S. interest rates higher for longer.

European stocks are up mostly in positive territory with investors digesting recent economic data, and looking ahead to jobs report from the U.S. for clues about the outlook for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

In commodities, West Texas Intermediate Crude oil futures are up $0.15 or 0.2% at $73.47 a barrel.

Gold futures are gaining $17.60 or 0.66% at $2,690.00 an ounce, while Silver futures are up $0.340 or 1.11% at $31.030 an ounce.

Canadian Stocks Turning In Mixed Performance; TSX Down Marginally

After a positive start and a subsequent drop early on in the session, the Canadian market remains weak around early afternoon on Thursday, weighed down by losses in consumer staples, industrials and communications sectors.

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U.S. Pending Home Sales Fall More Than Expected In July

A report released by the National Association of Realtors on Thursday showed pending home sales in the U.S. fell by more than expected in the month of July. NAR said its pending home sales index decreased by 0.4 percent to 71.7 in July after sliding by 0.8 percent to 72.0 in June. Economists had expected pending home sales to edge down by 0.1 percent.

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Eurozone Economic Confidence Weakens In August

Eurozone economic sentiment softened unexpectedly in August as only industry and retail trade showed improvements, survey results from the European Commission showed Thursday. The economic sentiment indicator slid to 95.2 in August from a revised 95.7 in the previous month. The score was forecast rise to 96.0.

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Walgreen Co. Now Operating As Private Standalone Company Under Sycamore Partners

Independent retail pharmacy Walgreen Co. announced Thursday it is now operating as a private standalone company following the closure of the acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) by New York-based private equity firm Sycamore Partners.

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U.S. Economy Surges More Than Previously Estimated In Q2

The U.S. economy grew by more than previously estimated in the second quarter of 2025, according to revised data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday. The report said real gross domestic product shot up by 3.3 percent in the second quarter compared to the previously reported 3.0 percent surge. Economists had expected the jump in GDP to be upwardly revised to 3.1 percent.

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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Dip Roughly In Line With Estimates

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed a modest decrease by first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended August 23rd. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims dipped to 229,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level of 234,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to slip to 230,000.

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Switzerland Logs Weaker Growth, Trims 2026 Outlook

The Swiss economy expanded modestly in the second quarter, as estimated earlier, and higher U.S. tariffs are set to push down growth prospects, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs said Thursday. Gross domestic product grew 0.1 percent from the first quarter, unchanged from the flash estimate. Growth softened notably from 0.7 percent in the first quarter.

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U.S. GDP Jumps More Than Previously Estimated In Q2

The U.S. economy grew by more than previously estimated in the second quarter of 2025, according to revised data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday.

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