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Weekly Market Snapshot: Geopolitical Fog Meets Earnings Season as Markets Grind Higher

Week ending April 24, 2026 | Canadian Money Brief – moneysavings.ca Markets this week found themselves caught between two powerful forces: a roaring U.S. earnings season pushing stocks to fresh records, and a simmering Middle East conflict keeping oil elevated and investor nerves frayed. For Canadians, that makes for a complicated but important picture heading into the last week of April. TSX Composite: Stuck in the Mud The S&P/TSX Composite spent the week trading in a tight band near the 34,000 mark, unable to mount a meaningful rally. Tuesday delivered a sharp blow — the index plunged over 550 points to close at 33,808 as U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks collapsed after U.S. Vice President JD Vance abruptly cancelled his Pakistan trip, where he was set to lead negotiations. Wednesday brought a partial recovery, with the TSX adding roughly 0.4% to close at 33,955 , helped by gains in energy and mining stocks following President Trump's announcement of an indefinite ceasefire ex...

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Trump Campaign Appeals for Urgent Donations Amid Cash Crunch

Donald Trump’s campaign is sounding the alarm as a financial storm gathers over its operations. In a desperate plea, the campaign has called on one million loyal supporters to step up and contribute. The stakes are high, and the consequences could be dire.

Two days ago, the former president faced a setback when he failed to secure a bond to cover a staggering $454 million judgment in a civil fraud case. Now, the campaign warns that Trump’s prized New York properties are at risk. The iconic Trump Tower itself hangs in the balance.

In a fiery message sent to backers, the joint fundraising committee implores them to rally behind Trump. “KEEP YOUR FILTHY HANDS OFF OF TRUMP TOWER!” it declares. The urgency is palpable. The civil fraud case, brought by New York State Attorney General Letitia James in 2022, is just one of the legal battles Trump faces as he gears up for a rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden in the upcoming November election.

President Biden has distanced himself from these legal proceedings, but the battle lines are drawn. The Trump campaign portrays James’ actions as part of a broader effort by Democrats to undermine Trump’s reelection bid. The stakes couldn’t be higher.

The campaign’s rallying cry echoes across the nation: “STOP THE WITCH HUNT AGAINST PRESIDENT TRUMP!” They urge one million pro-Trump patriots to contribute whatever they can. The fate of Trump’s properties hangs in the balance, and the clock is ticking.

Can Trump’s campaign weather this storm? While federal law restricts the use of campaign funds for personal expenses, Trump has previously used donor money to cover legal fees. But with the massive civil fraud judgment looming, the situation remains precarious.

As the battle intensifies, Trump’s financial woes cast a shadow over his political comeback. The plea for donations reverberates through the political landscape, and the outcome remains uncertain. 

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