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Canadian Airports Resume Operations After Bomb Threats Spark Temporary Ground Stops

Air travel across Canada is gradually returning to normal after a wave of bomb threats forced temporary ground stops at several major airports earlier today, according to Nav Canada, the country’s air navigation service provider. The threats, which affected facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver , prompted swift evacuations and security assessments. Authorities have confirmed that all employees are safe , and no suspicious items were found during searches. By mid-morning, Nav Canada announced that services were resuming  at the impacted sites. However, travelers should expect delays  as operations stabilize. “We thank airlines and passengers for their patience as we work towards normal operations,” the agency stated. Local police and airport authorities are continuing investigations. Due to security protocols, the specific nature of the threats has not been disclosed . Despite the disruption, most airports reported* minimal impact on flight ...

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US stocks are on the rise today, with futures pointing to further gains as investors gear up for a fresh wave of earnings reports. Here are the key highlights:

  1. Tech-Focused Investors Anticipate Earnings: Investors are closely watching the tech sector as companies like Tesla (TSLA) prepare to release their quarterly results. S&P 500 futures rose 0.3% after staging a comeback from a six-day run of losses in the previous session.

  2. Tesla’s Catalyst: Tesla’s earnings are likely to be a significant catalyst for the S&P 500, given the stock’s weight in the index. The results, due after the market close, will be pivotal for Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker, which has faced headwinds such as disappointing delivery outlooks and strategy shifts.

  3. Big Tech Earnings: This week, we’ll see highly anticipated results from other tech giants as well, including Meta (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and Alphabet (GOOG). Some analysts suspect that the momentum of these megacaps may be fading.

  4. GM’s Strong Start: Legacy automaker General Motors (GM) kicked off the earnings season on Tuesday by posting strong first-quarter results and raising its full-year guidance. GM’s stock popped around 4%, signaling success with its new electric vehicles and cost-cutting measures.

  5. Spotify’s Beat: Audio streamer Spotify (SPOT) swung to a profit, and its stock jumped amid an earnings beat.

Investors are hopeful that this week’s rush of Big Tech earnings will help pull stocks out of the slump that has persisted since the start of the year. However, some on Wall Street remain cautious. Keep an eye on the markets as we navigate through this earnings-packed week!


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