Canadian Market Headed For Another Weak Close

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(RTTNews) - The Canadian market is down firmly in negative territory Monday afternoon, with stocks from several sectors reeling under sustained selling pressure amid concerns the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates higher following a much bigger than expected addition of jobs in U.S. non-farm payroll employment in the month of December. Higher bond yields are also weighing on stocks.

Healthcare, materials, technology and utilities sectors are among the major losers. Energy stocks are also mostly down.

The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index was down 217.97 points or 0.88% at 24,549.76, with another hour to go for the closing bell.

Ag Growth International (AFN.TO) is down 11% after the company lowered its earnings guidance, citing softer market activity and weak order book.

Aritzia Inc (ATZ.TO) is down 5.4%. MEG Energy (MEG.TO), Onex Corporation (ONEX.TO), Bombardier Inc (BBD.B.TO), Hut 8 Corp (HUT.TO), Capital Power Corporation (CPX.TO), Celestica Inc (CLS.TO), Sprott Inc (SII.TO) and Shopify Inc (SHOP.TO) are down 3 to 5%.

ATCO Ltd. (ACO.Y.TO), Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ.TO), Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM.TO), Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM.TO), Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV.TO), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) and iA Financial Corporation (IAG.TO) are lower by 1 to 3%.

Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX.TO) is down 1.7%. The company today recommended that its shareholders reject an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer by TRC Capital Investment for about 0.29% of the company's common stock, saying that the offer has been made at a price below market price.

Among the gainers, Veren Inc (VLN.TO) is gaining 9%. Nutrien (NTR.TO), Parkland Corporation (PKI.TO) and Pason Systems (PSI.TO) are up 4 to 5%.

BRP Inc (DOO.TO), Boyd Group Services (BYD.TO), Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC.A.TO), Pet Valu Holdings (PET.TO), Boralex (BLX.TO), Linamar Corporation (LNR.TO) and Toromont Industries (TIH.TO) are up 1 to 2.5%.

Enerflex Ltd. (EFX.TO) is gaining 1.6%. The company said its Energy Infrastructure (EI) product line and After-Market Services are expected to contribute about 65% of the company's gross margin before depreciation and amortization. It sees contracts in EI product line to generate about $1.5 billion of revenue during their current terms. Enerflex is targeting for a capital expenditure of $110 million to $130 million in 2025.

Japan Household Spending Data Due On Friday

Japan will on Friday release July figures for household spending, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Spending is expected to rise 1.3 percent on month and 2.2 percent on year after sinking 5.2 percent on month and climbing 1.3 percent on year in June.

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Swiss Franc Falls Against Majors

The Swiss franc dropped against its major counterparts in the New York session on Thursday.

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Canadian Market Looks Headed For Another Positive Close

The Canadian market is firmly placed in positive territory Thursday afternoon, thanks largely to a fine performance by several technology stocks, and a few frontline stocks from consumer discretionary, real estate, communications and financials sectors.

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Swiss Market Closes On Buoyant Note

The Switzerland market closed on a strong note on Thursday, in line with most of the markets across Europe, amid rising expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, and easing concerns about tariffs.

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European Stocks Close Higher Ahead Of Crucial U.S. Jobs Data

European stocks closed mostly higher on Thursday, with most of the markets in the region gaining for a second straight day amid cooling bond markets. Still, the mood in the markets remained a bit cautious with investors looking ahead to crucial U.S. non-farm payroll data on Friday.

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U.S. Services Index Climbs To Six-Month High In August

Service sector growth in the U.S. accelerated by more than anticipated in the month of August, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Thursday. The ISM said its services PMI rose to 52.0 in August from 50.1 in July, with a reading above 50 indicating growth. Economists had expected the index to inch up to 50.5.

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U.S. Labor Productivity Surges 3.3% In Q2, Much More Than Previously Estimated

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed labor productivity in the U.S. surged by much more than previously estimated in the second quarter of 2025. The Labor Department said labor productivity shot up by 3.3 percent in the second quarter compared to the previously reported 2.4 percent jump. Economists had expected the increase in labor productivity to be unrevised.

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U.S. Trade Deficit Widens More Than Expected As Imports Spike

With the value of imports spiking, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing the U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected in the month of July. The Commerce Department said the trade deficit shot up to $78.3 billion in July from a revised $59.6 billion in June. Economists had expected the trade deficit to increase to $75.7 billion.

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