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Stocks Rip to Records as Oil Craters on Iran De-Escalation Hopes

August 5, 2026 Global markets roared into record territory Tuesday as easing fears over a Middle East oil shock sent crude prices tumbling and investors piled back into stocks. The Dow closed above 54,000 for the first time ever, the S&P 500 hit its first record high since June, and the TSX bounced back hard from its Civic Holiday closure. Here's everything you need to know before the market opens today. 🇨🇦 TSX: Back With a Bang Canadian markets reopened Tuesday after Monday's Civic Holiday closure, and investors made up for lost time. The S&P/TSX Composite Index surged 575.45 points, or 1.63%, to close at 35,801.59 — one of its strongest single-day gains of the year — clawing back all of Friday's 0.79% pullback and then some. Index Close Change S&P/TSX Composite 35,801.59 +575.45 (+1.63%) TSX Venture 898.89 +3.66% The rally was broad-based, with financials and miners leading the charge: Brookfield Asset Management jumped more than 6% after officially comple...

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Taylor Swift and Prince William Share Royal Selfie at London Concert

Taylor Swift, the pop sensation, recently graced the stage at Wembley Stadium in London during her Eras Tour. However, it wasn’t just her performance that made headlines—it was her backstage encounter with Prince William that stole the show.

Before her concert, Taylor Swift snapped a perfect royal selfie with the Prince of Wales and two young music fans: Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Kensington Palace shared the heartwarming photo on social media, thanking Swift for a “great evening.” For Prince William, attending the hottest show in town with his two eldest children was a way to earn maximum dad points on his 42nd birthday.

The nearly 90,000 fans in the stadium witnessed Prince William’s energetic dance moves as he grooved to Swift’s hit single “Shake It Off.” The video of his spirited dance quickly went viral, adding to the excitement of the evening.

Swift’s Eras Tour has been captivating audiences across the UK, with shows in Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Cardiff. London, where she spent part of her career, holds a special place in her heart. As she put it, it’s “the most exhilarating city in the world.”

Other notable attendees at the concert included Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, Labour leader Keir Starmer, Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness, and model Cara Delevingne. Swift’s parents, Andrea and Scott, were also in the audience.

In the midst of the music and celebration, Prince William celebrated his 42nd birthday, making it a memorable night for both royalty and fans alike. 

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