Canadian shares are likely to open with a negative bias Friday morning with investors tracking commodity prices and weak European stocks. Concerns about geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over interest rate trajectory are likely to weigh on sentiment.

While reporting financial results for the third quarter on Friday, consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) raised its earnings per share and core net earnings per share growth guidance for the full-year 2024, while maintaining its annual all-in sales growth outlook.

Indian shares rose sharply on Friday to snap a four-day losing streak on late-day buying spree.

European stocks fell notably on Friday as tensions soared in the Middle East in the aftermath of Israel's retaliatory strikes against Iran.

Sony Pictures Entertainment, affiliated to Japanese conglomerate Sony Group Corp., is in discussions with US private equity group Apollo Global for making a joint takeover bid for entertainment giant Paramount Global, reports said citing people familiar with the matter. The talks are said to be in an early stage. Following the news, Paramount Global shares were gaining around 10.7 percent...

Asia stocks fall on Middle East tensions; gold, safe-haven currencies rise. UK retail sales flat. Fed comments affect bond yields, USD.

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Gold, franc, yen and oil spike higher after Israel strikes Iran. But gains are pared after retaliatory response seen to be limited. Stocks head deeper into the red after disappointing tech earnings.

Gold prices have soared past 2400.00 USD, reaching a new record high on Friday. This marks the fifth consecutive week of gains for the precious metal, fuelled by increasing market demand for "safe-haven" assets amid escalating geopolitical tensions and uncertain global economic conditions.

USDCAD pauses aggressive bull run near five-month high. Faces resistance around 1.3800, but remains supported above 1.3690.