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TSX Small Cap Index Spotlight: AltC Acquisition, SQQQ, BigBear.ai, Locafy, and Spring Valley Acquisition
July 03, 2025 08:38 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,AltC Acquisition experienced a major volume surge with a notable trading range shift,ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ tracks triple inverse performance of the NASDAQ-100,BigBear.ai, Locafy, and Spring Valley Acquisition remain active among hig...
iShares S&P TSX 60 Index ETF Sees Continued Growth in Dividend-Focused Strategy
July 03, 2025 08:34 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Dividend-focused portfolio saw a moderate gain in June, led by strength in financial sector,Portfolio value edged higher with steady contribution from large-cap Canadian equities,iShares S&P TSX 60 Index ETF remained aligned with the model...
TSX SmallCap Index Sees Broad Sector Led by Industrials and Energy
July 03, 2025 08:26 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,TSX SmallCap Index advanced notably ahead of the broader market during the month,Industrials, energy, and financials delivered the highest sector growth,Several companies saw sharp changes in expected pricing based on new data,The,tsx smal...
TSX Venture Composite Index Rises as Broader TSX Dips Following Holiday Pause
July 03, 2025 08:19 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,TSX Venture Composite Index climbs, driven by gains in telecom and health-care sectors,Broader TSX sees early decline amid weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data,U.S.-Canada trade developments emerge as digital services tax decision pro...
TSX 60 Futures Flat After Fresh Record as Trade Developments and Labor Data Shape Sentiment
July 03, 2025 08:11 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,TSX 60 futures remained steady following a new record close for Canada’s benchmark equity index,Market focus shifted to U.S. labor figures and cross-border trade announcements,U.S. equities edged up in shortened session ahead of national h...
S&P 60 Futures Steady After Record High Amid Broader Market Caution
July 03, 2025 07:33 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,S&P 60 futures hovered near peak levels following a recent high for the TSX Composite,Market sentiment influenced by U.S.–Vietnam trade agreement and easing payroll growth,Focus remains on U.S. labor market data ahead of shortened trading...
Pushback Mounts Against Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Proposal
July 03, 2025 03:52 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,House Republicans divided over major fiscal legislation deadline,Speaker Johnson struggles to advance procedural vote,Narrow majority increases uncertainty in last-minute negotiations,A sweeping fiscal bill proposed by U.S. President Donal...
iShares S&P TSX 60 Index ETF Added to RBC Direct Investing’s Commission-Free Lineup
July 02, 2025 01:17 PM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,RBC Direct Investing introduces commission-free trading for select iShares ETFs.,The platform removes its quarterly account maintenance fee across all account sizes.,Competitive pressure increases among Canadian brokerages offering low-fee...
S&P Dow Jones Adjusts Entry Rules for S&P 500, MidCap 400, and SmallCap 600
July 02, 2025 08:56 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,S&P Dow Jones Indices updates market cap criteria for major U.S. benchmarks,Changes affect new additions to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600,Existing index constituents are not impacted by the revised eligibility requireme...
Tech Weakness Drags S&P/TSX Index as Tesla TSE:TSLA Slumps, Musk-Trump Clash Escalates
July 02, 2025 08:54 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,S&P/TSX Composite Index and tech sector show early July weakness after strong quarterly gains,Tesla TSE:TSLA declines amid renewed tensions between CEO Elon Musk and President Trump,Broadcom TSE:AVGO, Nvidia TSE:NVDA, and Meta TSE:META amo...
S&P Dow Jones Indices Updates Market Cap Guidelines for S&P Composite 1500 Inclusion
July 02, 2025 08:49 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,S&P Dow Jones Indices raises market capitalization eligibility across all tiers of the S&P Composite 1500,Revised thresholds effective from July of the coming year, impacting new index additions only,Index segmentation remains aligned with...
S&P Composite Surpasses Historical Trendline by Wide Margin
July 02, 2025 08:48 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,The S&P Composite has exceeded its long-term trend for an extended period, with limited interruptions,Regression analysis shows the index’s position well above its historical baseline,Past peaks have seen similar extended overextensions fo...
Revised Market Cap Guidelines Announced for S&P Composite 1500 Indices
July 02, 2025 08:45 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,New market capitalization thresholds implemented for S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600,Changes reflect updated percentile ranges within the S&P Total Market Index universe,Revisions apply to index additions only, not to current...
Gold Surge Drives TSX Past S&P 500 in H1 Amid Global Uncertainty
July 02, 2025 08:42 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,S&P/Tsx Composite Index outperformed S&P 500 in the first half,Strength in gold mining stocks supported Canadian benchmarks,Global tensions and commodity demand pushed precious metals sector higher,The Canadian equities market, led by the,...
TSX Futures Edge Higher as Trade Talks Resume Ahead of Tariff Deadline
July 02, 2025 08:41 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Futures linked to the,S&P/Tsx Composite Index,showed early gains,U.S. trade negotiations resume with Canada following digital services tax withdrawal,U.S. President Trump affirms deadline for international trade deals remains unchanged,Fut...
TSX Index Climbs to New Heights as Key Sectors Lead Market
July 02, 2025 08:39 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,The,S&P/TSX Composite Index,reached a record close amid strength in health care, technology, and materials sectors,Top-performing companies in June included BHC-T, EDR-T, and CLS-T,Several stocks saw significant upward changes in estimates...
Dividend Paying ETF Picks: Top Funds for Consistent from Dividend Stocks
July 02, 2025 05:35 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Focuses on funds tracking long-term dividend growers with disciplined payout histories,Offers exposure to a diversified mix of sectors through ETFs linked to S&P indexes,Suitable for focused strategies seeking consistency without picking i...
Top Dividend ETF Sees Renewed Interest as S&P/TSX Composite Climbs on Broad
July 02, 2025 04:42 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Canadian equities advance after digital service tax repeal,U.S. markets extend upward momentum, setting fresh records,Broad sector gains lift S&P/TSX composite in Monday’s session,Canada’s primary stock benchmark finished higher Monday, as...
Dividend Growth Stocks to Watch: Top Picks for the Latter Half of the Year
July 02, 2025 04:23 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Focused on companies with consistent earnings and dividend expansion,Emphasis on strong fundamentals like rising cash flows and stable operations,Screened using historical and projected growth indicators with undervaluation filters,Agnico...
High Yield Dividend ETF: A Quality-Focused Equity Option With Steady Appeal
July 02, 2025 03:36 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Focuses on established U.S. companies with strong financials and consistent dividend history,Screens for dividend growth, cash flow strength, and long-term stability,Trades under a relatively low price, making it accessible for budget-cons...