Global Markets
Canadian Markets
Canada’s TSX Index climbed higher as investor sentiment improved, largely driven by a rebound in the mining sector following a rise in gold prices, which boosted mining companies’ valuations. In addition to metals, gains were broad-based, with technology stocks benefiting from optimism around some technology stocks as Celestica, and software demand, with financials and banks rising on solid earnings and sector confidence. Consumer staples showed resilience amid steady demand, and railway stocks gaining on expectations of robust freight volumes. The overall movement reflects a renewed market optimism, with multiple key sectors contributing to the TSX’s upward momentum, hitting new all time highs.
American Markets
In the U.S., markets traded with volatility on Tuesday, weighed by a decline in Nvidia shares after reports that Google is challenging Nvidia in the AI chip market. Adding to the uncertainty, the U.S. Treasury reported a $284 billion deficit for October, higher than expected, in data delayed and impacted by the recent federal government shutdown. The report also noted record tariff revenues, partially offset by the shifting of some November benefit payments into October. Bitcoin also has regained some ground, reflecting a slight rebound in investor risk appetite. U.S. consumer confidence fell sharply in November, dropping to 88.7 from 95.5, as Americans grew more pessimistic about the economic outlook.
European Markets
European markets advanced as softer U.S. economic data increased the likelihood that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates next month, boosting global risk sentiment. European technology stocks, particularly those tied to semiconductor production, led gains after coming under recent pressure. Financials and banks were among the top performers, helping lift broader market sentiment.
In the UK, stocks moved higher as the pound strengthened slightly, though pre-budget jitters created some volatility. Retailer confidence in the UK fell to a 17-year low ahead of the government’s budget announcement, highlighting ongoing challenges in consumer sentiment.
Corporate Stock News
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (A)
Agilent Technologies beat Q4 revenue estimates and expects FY2026 revenue of $7.3–7.4B, while Jefferies raised its target price to $150 from $130.
AIR PRODUCTS (APD)
Berenberg cut Air Products’ target price to $275 from $320 due to ongoing risks in its clean hydrogen projects.
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD (BABA)
Alibaba exceeded quarterly revenue expectations with growth in one-hour delivery and cloud services, supported by Beijing appliance trade-in subsidies.
ALPHABET INC (GOOGL)
Alphabet is on track for a $4 trillion market cap and is partnering with Accel to fund early-stage AI startups in India.
ALPHABET INC & APPLE INC (GOOGL & AAPL)
Singapore authorities ordered Alphabet and Apple to prevent government message spoofing on messaging platforms.
ALPHABET INC & META PLATFORMS INC (GOOGL & META)
Alphabet and Meta are negotiating with Google to rent data-center chips, competing with Nvidia in AI hardware.
APPLE INC (AAPL)
Apple faces investigation in Poland over App Tracking Transparency potentially limiting competition.
AMAZON.COM INC (AMZN)
Amazon is steering engineers to use its proprietary AI tools instead of third-party solutions.
BARRICK MINING CORP (ABX:CA)
Barrick Mining settled for $430M with Mali, dropping arbitration cases and regaining operational control.
DEUTSCHE BANK AG (DB)
Deutsche Bank is under ECB review for alleged risk underreporting and netting practices.
FORD MOTOR CO (F)
Ford had Lemon Law and RICO claims dismissed in federal court due to Noerr-Pennington immunity.
KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC (KEYS)
Keysight Technologies beat Q4 revenue and profit estimates and provided strong Q1 guidance.
NETFLIX INC (NFLX)
Netflix is launching a major merchandising push for the final season of Stranger Things.
NOVARTIS AG (NVS)
Novartis received FDA approval for a gene therapy for SMA and plans to cut 550 jobs in Switzerland.
PONY.AI INC (PONY)
Pony.ai partners with Bolt to test autonomous taxis in Europe for deployment in 2026.
SPOTIFY TECHNOLOGY SA (SPOT)
Spotify will raise U.S. subscription prices in Q1 next year, its first increase since June 2024.
TESLA INC (TSLA)
Tesla is facing a patent infringement lawsuit over self-driving software.
VIZSLA SILVER (VZLA:CA)
Vizsla Silver resumed coverage from National Bank with a target price of C$7.75.
ZOOM COMMUNICATIONS INC (ZM)
Zoom raised its FY26 revenue forecast and beat Q3 expectations, with JPMorgan lifting its target price to $90.

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