U.S. and Canadian Markets Stocks climbed in January as the tailwinds of solid economic data offset the headwinds of geopolitical tensions that rattled investors during the month. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 1.37 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.95 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.73 percent. The Toronto Stock Exchange picked up 0.66 percent.1,2 A Choppy Rise Stocks rose early in the month as 2026 kicked off, with the AI trade—led by chip manufacturers—setting the pace. But stocks came under pressure after the Justice Department announced an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over renovation costs for a Fed building.3.4 Investors liked what they heard…

 U.S. and Canadian Markets U.S. stocks notched a solid gain in the fourth quarter as investors cheered lower interest rates and solid corporate profits while navigating limited economic updates due to the U.S. government shutdown. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 2.35 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite added 2.57 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 3.59 percent. The Toronto Stock Exchange capped a strong year with a solid Q4, picking up 5.63 percent.1 October Shutdown U.S. stocks rose for the sixth consecutive month in October as AI- and tech-led advances pushed major averages.2 Solid Q3 corporate results helped drive market momentum over a month that is notorious for declines.…

 U.S. and Canadian Markets U.S. stocks struggled in February amid fears that artificial intelligence would disrupt a wide swath of industries, unsettling investors. Late in the month, geopolitical concerns weighed on the market amid tensions in the Middle East. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index slipped 0.87 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 3.38 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher, picking up 0.17 percent. The S&P/TSX Composite gained 7.57 percent.1,2 Dow 50,000 U.S. stocks bounded out of the gate, with the Dow leading a broad rise across all three major averages. The Dow led, closing above the 50,000 level for the first time. The University of Michigan February survey…