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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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Kamala Harris Brings Humor to SNL, Urges Calm Before Election

 

In a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL), Vice President Kamala Harris joined the show’s cold open just days before the U.S. presidential election. Harris, who is running for president, appeared alongside Maya Rudolph, who has famously impersonated her on the show.

During the segment, Harris and Rudolph engaged in a humorous exchange, playing off Harris’s name with phrases like "keep Calm-ala and carry on-ala". The appearance aimed to inject some levity into the tense pre-election atmosphere, encouraging viewers to stay calm and focused.

Harris’s participation in SNL marks a strategic move to connect with a broader audience and lighten the mood as the election approaches. Her message was clear: amidst the political drama, it’s important to stay composed and positive.


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