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Wall Street Stays Resilient as Nasdaq Hits Record Amid Tariff Turbulence

  Markets defy trade jitters with mixed performance Wall Street wrapped up the week with a show of resilience, as the Nasdaq Composite edged to a fresh record close , buoyed by strong tech earnings and steady economic data. The S&P 500 posted a modest weekly gain , while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3% , reflecting investor caution amid escalating tariff tensions. Despite President Trump’s push for 15% to 20% blanket tariffs on European Union imports , markets largely shrugged off the geopolitical noise. Economic indicators, including a sharp drop in inflation expectations from the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey, helped soothe investor nerves. Netflix’s earnings beat failed to impress, dragging its stock lower, while American Express posted strong results , signaling continued spending strength among affluent consumers. Meanwhile, CRISPR Therapeutics surged 17% after a major insider stock purchase, and Bitcoin briefly topped $118,000 befor...
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TSX Ends Year on High Note Despite Recent Dip


Despite closing lower on the last trading day of the year, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is poised to record its best performance since 2021. The S&P/TSX Composite Index saw a 22% increase over the year, driven by strong performances from key sectors such as technology and healthcare.

While the final trading session saw a slight dip, investor sentiment remains optimistic as the TSX continues to reach new all-time highs. Analysts attribute this success to robust earnings reports and positive economic indicators, suggesting a promising outlook for the coming year.




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