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Canada, U.S. stock markets rise amid softer increases in the price of oil Canada, U.S. stock markets rise amid softer increases in the price of oil

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Canada, U.S. stock markets rise amid softer increases in the price of oil

In financial markets, worries are centred on how long the war with Iran could last

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |March 4, 2026

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S&P/TSX composite tumbles 2%, U.S. markets also down S&P/TSX composite tumbles 2%, U.S. markets also down

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S&P/TSX composite tumbles 2%, U.S. markets also down

Fears of a drawn-out Middle East conflict are driving a risk-off sentiment in stock markets

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |March 3, 2026

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Oil prices leap on worries about Iran war, while U.S. stocks trim their sharp losses Oil prices leap on worries about Iran war, while U.S. stocks trim their sharp losses

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Oil prices leap on worries about Iran war, while U.S. stocks trim their sharp losses

Shares in oil companies and companies that supply equipment and technology to the military are climbing

By Stan Choe, The Associated Press |March 2, 2026

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S&P/TSX composite up nearly 375 points, U.S. stock markets mixed amid fresh earnings S&P/TSX composite up nearly 375 points, U.S. stock markets mixed amid fresh earnings

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S&P/TSX composite up nearly 375 points, U.S. stock markets mixed amid fresh earnings

In Canada, many of the gains were coming from the tech sector

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |February 26, 2026

3 min read