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TSX Bounces Back as Tech Rally and Beijing Summit Lift Canadian Markets — May 15, 2026

The composite gained 227 points Thursday on AI enthusiasm and U.S.–China trade optimism — here's what Canadian investors need to know heading into the weekend. MoneySavings.ca Staff   |  Friday, May 15, 2026  |   moneysavings.ca/canadian-money-brief 📊 Market Snapshot — Thursday Close Index / Asset Level Change S&P/TSX Composite 34,268 ▲ +0.67% TSX Financials 683.60 ▲ +1.62% TSX Energy 430.72 ▲ +1.16% CAD / USD 0.7288 ▼ −0.04% Crude Oil (WTI) $101.95 ▲ +0.77% Sources: Yahoo Finance Canada, TMX Money. Data as of Thursday close. TSX Recovers After Mid-Week Stumble Canadian stocks finished Thursday on a firm note, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index rising 226 points — or 0.67% — to close at 34,268. The recovery follows a rough Wednesday session in which the benchmark fell 0.7% amid concerns over stubborn inflation and hawkish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Thursday's broad-based gains were led by the financial and energy sectors, which climbed 1....
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Tragic Loss: Five Palestinian Journalists Killed in Israeli Airstrike

In a devastating incident, five Palestinian journalists lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, as reported by the Gaza Health Ministry. The strike targeted a vehicle outside the Al-Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp, where the journalists were working for the local Quds News Network. This tragic event adds to the growing toll of over 130 Palestinian reporters killed since the start of the conflict.

The Israeli military stated that the strike was aimed at a group of militants allied with Hamas. However, the loss of these journalists highlights the severe risks faced by media professionals in conflict zones. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with Gaza's Health Ministry reporting over 45,000 Palestinians killed, more than half of them women and children.

The international community continues to call for a ceasefire and protection of civilians, including journalists, who play a crucial role in documenting the realities of war.



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