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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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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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