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S&P/TSX composite up, U.S. stock markets mixed in late-morning trading

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 16). S&P/TSX composite up, U.S. stock markets mixed in late-morning trading. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/s-p-tsx-composite-up-u-s-stock-markets-mixed-in-late-morning-trading/article_7f809ca3-832b-50e3-98c4-fcea911e6722.html

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The S&P/TSX composite index in Toronto gained over 150 points to reach 35,739.30 in late-morning trading on September 16, 2026, driven by strength in technology and base metal sectors. In contrast, U.S. markets showed mixed performance: the Dow Jones industrial average fell slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite indexes rose.

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On September 16, 2026, Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, gained more than 150 points to reach 35,739.30 in late-morning trading due to strength in technology and base metal sectors. Meanwhile, U.S. markets were mixed: The Dow Jones industrial average dropped by 27.92 points to 52,065.19, while the S&P 500 index rose by 30.25 points to 7,615.98, and the Nasdaq composite climbed by 214.81 points to 26,196.38. The Canadian dollar traded at 71.75 cents US compared with 71.85 cents US on Tuesday. Additionally, crude oil prices decreased by US$4.33, settling at US$101.50 per barrel, and gold prices increased by US$63.70 to reach US$4,396.50 an ounce.

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Strength in the technology and base metal sectors helped Canada’s main stock index gain more than 150 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. asserted

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TORONTO - Strength in the technology and base metal sectors helped Canada’s main stock index gain more than 150 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. asserted

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The Canadian dollar traded for 71.75 cents US compared with 71.85 cents US on Tuesday. asserted

S&P/TSX composite up, U.S. stock markets mixed in late-morning trading

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