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TSX Ends Sharply Lower On Mixed Economic Data, Weak Commodities
The Canadian market ended sharply lower on Friday due to heavy selling in technology, materials and energy sectors. Consumer discretionary and financials stocks too reeled under pressure, albeit to a less pronounced extent.
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Dollar Rises, Gains Against Major Counterparts
The U.S. dollar climbed higher on Friday, scoring gains over most of its major counterparts, after weak consumer sentiment data prompted investors to shun riskier assets such as equities.
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Swiss Market Ends On Buoyant Note
The Switzerland market started off on a flat note on Friday, but gained in strength as the day progressed with stocks from across several sectors finding good support.
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U.S. Dollar Higher Amid Risk Aversion
The U.S. dollar advanced against its major counterparts in the New York session on Friday amid risk aversion, as U.S. stocks pulled back after weak consumer sentiment data.
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Major European Markets Close On Mixed Note
European stocks closed on a mixed note on Friday with investors largely making cautious moves, digesting regional PMI data, and a slew of corporate earnings announcements, in addition to closely following the developments on the geopolitical front.
Uncertainty about U.S. government's trade and economic stance weighed on stocks. Germany's snap election on Sunday was in focus as well.
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Canadian Markets Remains In Negative Territory; Energy, Materials Shares Decline
After opening slightly up, the Canadian market tumbled into negative territory Friday morning as tariff threats and weak commodity prices, as well a few disappointing earnings updates prompted investors to press sales at several counters. Preliminary data showing a likely drop in retail sales in January is weighing as well.
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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Plunges To Lowest Level Since November 2023
A report released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. deteriorated by much more than previously estimated in the month of February. The University of Michigan said its consumer sentiment index for February was downwardly revised to 64.7 from a preliminary reading of 67.8. Economists had expected the index to be unrevised.
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U.S. Existing Home Sales Pull Back Sharply In January
Existing home sales pulled back sharply in the month of January, according to a report released by the National Association of Realtors on Friday. NAR said existing home sales plunged by 4.9 percent to an annual rate of 4.08 million in January after surging by 2.9 percent to an upwardly revised rate of 4.29 million in December.
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Meta Hikes Executive Bonuses To 200% Of Salaries, Excluding CEO
Meta Platforms, Inc. announced the approval of a hefty increase in bonuses of its select executive officers under the new executive bonus plan, excluding Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg. The news comes close on the heels of the tech major's recent announcement of significant growth in its fourth-quarter results and positive outlook, as well as the layoff of 5% of its overall workforce.
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Bay Street May Open With Slightly Negative Bias
Canadian shares may open with a negative bias Friday morning as energy and materials stocks are likely to be under some pressure due to lower commodity prices. Canadian retail sales data may provide some direction.
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Eurozone Private Sector Expands In February
The euro area private sector managed to grow for the second straight month in February with the deepening contraction in France being offset by a moderate rebound in Germany, flash data from the purchasing managers' survey by S&P Global showed on Friday.The flash composite output index remained unchanged at 50.2 in February. Economists had forecast the indicator to rise to 50.5.
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Swiss Franc Rises Against Majors
The Swiss franc strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Friday.
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German Private Sector Growth Picks Up
Germany's private sector growth picked up in February as services activity showed a steady expansion and manufacturing contracted at the slowest pace in two years, flash survey data from S&P Global revealed Friday. The flash composite output index came in at 51.0 in February, up from 50.5 in January. This was the highest reading in nine months and was above forecast of 50.8. A score above 50.0 i
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