GENERAL21 Sept 2026
TSX gains powered by tech, financial stocks | Stock Market News
Canada's main stock index rose 0.57% to 36,009.40, led by technology and financial shares. Shopify jumped 7.8% and Blackberry rose 7%, lifting the tech index 2.96%. The Bank of Canada warned that US tariffs could cut fourth-quarter growth below 1%. Energy stocks fell 2.5% as oil slipped to $100 a barrel, while investors await retail sales data for clues on spending.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Canada's S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 0.57% to 36,009.40, helped by technology and financial stocks.
- Shopify shares rose 7.8% and Blackberry rose 7%, pushing Canada's technology index up 2.96%.
- Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said US tariffs could pull fourth-quarter growth below 1%.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you hold international or US-focused funds, check how much of your portfolio sits in tech stocks and speak to your advisor before acting on a single day's market move.
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