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Global Markets<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Canadian Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Canada\u2019s TSX moved higher, driven by strength in gold producers, even as oil prices retreated. Despite the pullback in crude, energy stocks held firm, supported by renewed optimism after the Canadian government announced plans to integrate artificial intelligence across key industries. Policymakers believe greater AI adoption could help lift the country\u2019s lagging productivity growth, a long-standing structural challenge for the Canadian economy.<\/p>\n

American Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n

US stocks moved cautiously higher, with investors showing restraint ahead of the highly anticipated Federal Reserve policy decision. Markets are widely expecting a 25-basis-point rate cut, but traders are increasingly focused on the trajectory and duration of the full easing cycle that could extend through next year. Uncertainty around the Fed\u2019s long-term stance kept trading volumes muted and risk appetite contained.<\/p>\n

European Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n

European markets were mostly flat, though Germany\u2019s DAX index posted a gain of nearly 0.5% after data showed that German exports unexpectedly rose in October, driven by stronger demand from within the European Union. The surprise uptick in trade offered a rare bright spot for Europe\u2019s largest economy, which has been struggling with sluggish industrial activity.<\/p>\n

In the United Kingdom, markets traded broadly unchanged as defense stocks provided only limited support. The Bank of England noted that the government\u2019s latest budget measures could reduce inflation by roughly 0.5 percentage points, but policymakers remain deeply divided on the appropriate path for interest rates. Meanwhile, grocery inflation held steady at 4.7%, continuing to pressure household budgets and dampen consumer confidence.<\/p>\n

Corporate Stock News<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Air Products (APD):<\/strong>
Jefferies cut its target price to $300 from $350<\/strong>, citing uncertainty around large clean-hydrogen and ammonia projects that may see delays and drag on long-term earnings.<\/p>\n

Alphabet Inc. \u2013 Google (GOOGL):<\/strong>
The EU launched an antitrust investigation into Google\u2019s use of publisher content and YouTube videos to train its AI models. Regulators say Google may be imposing unfair terms by using this content in AI Overviews<\/em> without proper compensation or opt-out rights.<\/p>\n

Ares Management Corp. (ARES):<\/strong>
Ares will join the S&P 500<\/strong> on Dec. 11, replacing Kellanova. The inclusion further cements alternative asset managers\u2014alongside peers Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo\u2014as major mainstream index components.<\/p>\n

Blackstone Inc. (BX):<\/strong>
CEO Stephen Schwarzman disputed concerns that private credit was tied to recent high-profile auto-sector bankruptcies, noting the deals in question were structured by banks. He said private credit remains far less leveraged and systemically safer.<\/p>\n

Brookfield Corp. (BN:CA):<\/strong>
Brookfield and Qai, owned by Qatar\u2019s sovereign wealth fund, launched a $20 billion AI infrastructure joint venture<\/strong> to build AI-focused data and compute facilities in Qatar and select global markets.<\/p>\n

Confluent Inc. (CFLT):<\/strong>
Needham downgraded the stock to Hold from Buy<\/strong> after IBM agreed to acquire Confluent for $31 per share<\/strong>, effectively matching the deal valuation.<\/p>\n

Deere & Co. (DE):<\/strong>
Jefferies raised its target price to $475 from $440<\/strong> after Deere set ambitious 2030 goals for strong revenue growth, high margins, and robust shareholder returns.<\/p>\n

Ford Motor Co. (F)<\/strong> & Renault SA (RNO:FP):<\/strong>
The two automakers will jointly develop small, affordable EVs for the European market\u2014first model arriving in 2028\u2014and collaborate on commercial vans to reduce costs and counter rising competition from lower-priced Chinese EV manufacturers.<\/p>\n

Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI):<\/strong>
The company forecasts higher profit in 2026<\/strong>, supported by strong natural-gas demand from LNG exports and AI-powered data centers. Kinder Morgan plans $3.4 billion in capital projects and expects its ninth consecutive dividend increase.<\/p>\n

Nvidia Corp. (NVDA):<\/strong>
The U.S. will allow Nvidia to export H200 AI accelerators<\/strong> to China and impose a 25% fee<\/strong> on these sales. The move attempts to balance national-security concerns with maintaining U.S. dominance in AI hardware. However, China has advised domestic firms to avoid U.S. chips, leaving demand uncertain.<\/p>\n

Paramount Skydance Corp. (SKY)<\/strong> & Warner Bros Discovery Inc. (WBD):<\/strong>
Paramount\u2019s aggressive $108.4 billion hostile bid for WBD reflects frustration over WBD\u2019s lack of engagement. WBD says its sale process has been \u201cfair and transparent.\u201d Major assets at stake include Warner Bros Studios, HBO, CNN, and DC.<\/p>\n

PepsiCo Inc. (PEP):<\/strong>
PepsiCo announced a sweeping restructuring of its North American operations after pressure from activist investor Elliott, including plans to cut 20% of U.S. product lines, shutter some manufacturing lines, simplify ingredients, and evaluate bottling and non-core food businesses.\u00a0 Jefferies raised its target price to $164 from $163<\/strong> after PepsiCo released slightly improved 2026 revenue and earnings guidance.<\/p>\n

Teck Resources Ltd. (TECK.B:CA \/ TECK):<\/strong>
Regulators in Chile flagged a crack and leak at Teck\u2019s Quebrada Blanca mine and expressed concern that the company failed to report issues promptly. Teck says the tailings dam remains stable and safe, the problems were fixed, and workers were never in danger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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