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S&P/TSX composite down in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks move higher

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 25). S&P/TSX composite down in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks move higher. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/s-p-tsx-composite-down-in-late-morning-trading-u-s-stocks-move-higher/article_b59e19db-0562-58d0-902b-fe1ded79ef7d.html

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Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, declined in late-morning trading on September 25, 2026, dropping 45.62 points to 35,660.84, due to losses in energy and technology sectors. In contrast, U.S. markets experienced gains: the Dow Jones rose by 206.66 points to 51,556.64, the S&P 500 increased by 17.01 points to 7,721.14, and the Nasdaq climbed by 64.37 points to 27,003.74.
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On September 25, 2026, Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, fell 45.62 points to close at 35,660.84 in late-morning trading due to losses in energy and technology sectors. In contrast, U.S. markets saw gains: the Dow Jones industrial average rose 206.66 points to reach 51,556.64, the S&P 500 increased by 17.01 points to 7,721.14, and the Nasdaq composite climbed up 64.37 points to 27,003.74. The Canadian dollar traded at 70.71 cents US compared with 70.74 cents US on Thursday. Oil prices dropped by 62 cents US, settling at US$93.99 per barrel, while gold prices increased to US$4,310.50 an ounce.

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“The articles describe different market conditions on separate days with opposite trends for the S&P/TSX composite index.”
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Canada’s main stock index fell in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the energy and technology sectors, while U.S. markets climbed higher.
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2026-09-27 · Toronto Star
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, U.S. stocks move higher TORONTO asserted
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Canada’s main stock index fell in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the energy and technology sectors, while U.S. markets climbed higher. asserted
markets → fall → sectors
Canada’s main stock index fell in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the energy and technology sectors, while U.S. markets climbed higher. asserted
markets → fall → sectors
The Canadian dollar traded for 70.71 cents US compared with 70.74 cents US on Thursday. asserted
dollar → trade → Thursday
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 25, 2026. asserted
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