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Global Markets<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
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Canadian Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Canadian stocks moved higher after the U.S. and Iranian deal was signed, but the energy sector came under pressure as oil droped sharply on the news.\u00a0 Statistics Canada reported that manufacturing sales increased 4.2% in April to $77.1 billion, reflecting broad-based strength across the industrial economy. The petroleum and coal products sector was the standout performer, with sales surging 22.6% to a record $11.8 billion. The increase followed a strong March gain and was driven largely by higher production volumes as refineries resumed operations after planned maintenance shutdowns. Even after adjusting for price changes, manufacturing activity remained healthy, with constant-dollar sales rising 1.8%, indicating genuine growth in output rather than simply higher prices.<\/p>\n

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

U.S. markets rallied broadly, led by technology stocks as investors welcomed the reduction in geopolitical uncertainty. Lower oil prices helped ease concerns that energy costs could reignite inflation pressures, supporting expectations that the Federal Reserve may eventually have greater flexibility on interest rates. The rebound extended into digital assets, with Bitcoin recovering toward the US$66,000 level, although some market strategists cautioned that the move could represent a temporary “dead-cat bounce” rather than the beginning of a sustained uptrend.<\/p>\n

Not all economic signals were positive. Confidence among U.S. homebuilders weakened in June as elevated mortgage rates continued to weigh on housing affordability. Rising construction material costs and deteriorating sentiment across the southern United States further pressured the outlook for residential construction, suggesting that housing remains one of the more vulnerable areas of the economy despite broader market optimism.<\/p>\n

The International Monetary Fund maintained a relatively constructive view of economic growth, stating that no worldwide slowdown is currently evident. However, IMF officials emphasized that geopolitical risks, trade disruptions, and inflation uncertainties remain significant threats that could quickly alter the outlook.<\/p>\n

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

European markets also rose as the benchmark STOXX 600 index climbed to a record high, as investors rotated back into cyclical sectors following the easing of Middle East tensions. Portugal’s central bank maintained its 2026 growth outlook while trimming its deficit forecast, reinforcing the perception of improving fiscal stability within parts of the eurozone.<\/p>\n

Despite the decline in oil prices, some European policymakers remained cautious, as\u00a0 Bundesbank President and ECB Governing Council member Joachim Nagel<\/span><\/span> warned that inflation risks have not disappeared and argued that reopening the Strait of Hormuz alone would not be sufficient to guarantee sustained disinflation across Europe.<\/p>\n

U.K. stocks underperformed, as Investors remained cautious ahead of the latest policy decision from the Bank of England on Thursday<\/span><\/span>, which is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.75%. Additional pressure came from weak housing market data, with Rightmove<\/span><\/span> reporting the largest June decline in asking prices in 14 years, highlighting ongoing challenges facing the British housing sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Corporate Stock News<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD):<\/strong>\u00a0
Wolfe Research initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $450 price target, citing strong upside tied to AI-driven semiconductor demand.<\/p>\n

Amgen Inc (AMGN):<\/strong>\u00a0
A Delaware jury ordered subsidiary Teneobio to pay $20.2 million to Harbour Antibodies for patent infringement related to antibody technology used in biologics.<\/p>\n

Better Home & Finance Holding Co (BETR):<\/strong>\u00a0
Roth MKM initiated coverage with a Buy rating and $35 target, highlighting its shift toward an AI-native mortgage origination platform.<\/p>\n

CME Group Inc (CME):<\/strong>\u00a0
Regulators are reviewing CME\u2019s proposal to launch 24\/7 trading for oil and gold futures contracts, pending CFTC approval.<\/p>\n

Corteva Inc (CTVA):<\/strong>\u00a0
The company increased restructuring cost estimates to as much as $815 million as it exits production facilities ahead of its planned business separation.<\/p>\n

Elf Beauty Inc (ELF):<\/strong>\u00a0
Jefferies raised its price target to $72 from $70, citing strong momentum in new cosmetic product launches.<\/p>\n

Esco Technologies Inc (ESE):<\/strong>\u00a0
JP Morgan initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and $420 target, highlighting strong execution and backlog strength.<\/p>\n

Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM):<\/strong>\u00a0
Exxon is expected to appoint Alex Volkov as head of global trading amid leadership retirements and prior derivatives-related volatility.<\/p>\n

Lazard Inc (LAZ):<\/strong>\u00a0
Lazard bid $25 million to replace Centerview Partners as Venezuela\u2019s restructuring advisor in sovereign debt negotiations.<\/p>\n

Meta Platforms Inc (META):<\/strong>
CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged missteps in AI workforce restructuring but confirmed no additional company-wide layoffs are planned.<\/p>\n

Micron Technology Inc (MU):<\/strong>
RBC Capital raised their target to $1200 from $525, with a Outperform rating.<\/p>\n

Micron Technology Inc (MU):<\/strong>
TD Cowen sharply raised its price target to $1500 from\u00a0 $660, with a Buy rating.<\/p>\n

Paramount Skydance Corp (PSKY) & Warner Bros Discovery Inc (WBD):<\/strong>
The DOJ approved Paramount Skydance\u2019s $110B acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, citing limited antitrust concerns.<\/p>\n

Salesforce Inc (CRM):<\/strong>\u00a0
Wolfe Research reiterated an Outperform rating, maintaining a positive outlook on enterprise software and AI integration.<\/p>\n

Target Corp (TGT):<\/strong>
Shareholders rejected a governance proposal to separate CEO and chair roles, keeping Brian Cornell as executive chair.<\/p>\n

Tesla Inc (TSLA):<\/strong>\u00a0
HSBC Securities maintained a Hold rating, while separate European regulators are reviewing Tesla\u2019s Full Self-Driving safety claims for accuracy concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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