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

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 4). S&P/TSX composite edges higher in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks lower. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/s-p-tsx-composite-edges-higher-in-late-morning-trading-u-s-stocks-lower/article_c6b45d60-8089-58fb-924c-76310d8f8ee2.html

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The S&P/TSX composite index in Canada rose by 10.72 points to 36,643.84 in late-morning trading on September 4, 2026, driven by gains in the industrials sector. Meanwhile, US stock markets declined, with the Dow Jones industrial average down 376.68 points at 53,309.43 and the S&P 500 index down 38.00 points at 7,709.71. The Canadian dollar held steady against the US dollar, trading at 72.26 cents compared to 72.52 cents on Thursday. Oil prices also fell, with the October crude oil contract dropping by $1.91 per barrel.

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Canada's main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite index, was up 10.72 points to 36,643.84 in late-morning trading. This increase was due to gains in the industrials sector. In contrast, US stock markets were lower: the Dow Jones industrial average dropped by 376.68 points to 53,309.43, while the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq composite also declined. The Canadian dollar's value against the US dollar was relatively stable, trading at 72.26 cents compared to 72.52 cents on Thursday.

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S&P/TSX composite edges higher in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks lower TORONTO - asserted

composite → edge → trading

Canada’s main stock index edged higher in late-morning trading helped by gains in the industrials sector, while U.S. stock markets moved lower. asserted

markets → edge → sector

Canada’s main stock index edged higher in late-morning trading helped by gains in the industrials sector, while U.S. stock markets moved lower. asserted

markets → edge → sector

The Canadian dollar traded for 72.26 cents US compared with 72.52 cents US on Thursday. asserted

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

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