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TSX Eyes Gains as Trump-Xi Summit Looms and Oil Steadies Near $95

Canadian Money Brief · Monday, May 11, 2026 Canadian equities are set for a cautious but constructive open this Monday as investors balance a packed macro calendar against an energy sector still reeling from one of its most volatile weeks in recent memory. TSX at a Glance The S&P/TSX Composite closed Friday at 34,077.76 , up 221 points (+0.65%) to cap a week dominated by whipsaw oil moves and a fragile Middle East ceasefire. The energy sector has led TSX gains over the past seven days — up roughly 5% — even as WTI crude fell about 7% on the week, settling near $95.42 per barrel . That apparent contradiction reflects Canadian producers' longer-term optimism on supply tightness rather than any single day's price swing. For the year, the TSX is up approximately 35%, outpacing most major global benchmarks. The Big Story: Trump Heads to Beijing All eyes this week will be on Washington and Beijing. President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in China on Wednesday , with formal ...
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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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