Listen Live
Listen Live
Listen Live

BEFORE THE BELL: Investors look away from China-US trade tensions; Cannabis stock growth continues

Investors are choosing to look the other way despite a growing concern over the global economy. Experts say the escalating trade war between China and the US is causing concerns about a major shift in global trade. However, investors are looking to positive news that China is working to keep tariffs from striking a major blow to its economy. Analysts predict another positive day for all global markets.

Meanwhile, the TSX may get another big boost as cannabis stocks continue to surge in Canada. Alberta-based Tilray has been leading the charge as it gains another 28 per cent on news it will be shipping marijuana to the US for medical treatment testing.

The price of crude continues to slide this morning as US oil falls to 69.54 a barrel.

The Loonie is gaining to 77.14 cents US.

Continue Reading

ckbx Now playing play

cffm Now playing play

ckcq Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Cariboo can expect a seasonal normal cooler temperatures and rain in first week of November

Envrionment Canada's forecast is predicting cloudy days with some rain during the first week of the new month with cooler nights. But meteorologists say that that's the seasonal norms for November in the Cariboo.

MLAs and stakeholders trying to find a way to revitalize railway corridor

MLAs across the province's regions met for a round table during September's UBCM conference in Victoria to gather ideas on a potential revitalization of the rail corridor between Squamish and 100 Mile House. There is another meeting set for November 26.

Clocks “fall back” an hour this weekend as daylight time ends

Clocks are set to “fall back” across much of Canada this weekend, as daylight time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2. The post Clocks “fall back” an hour this weekend as daylight time ends appeared first on AM 1150.

KIJHL Weeks 5 & 6: Quesnel wins one while away; Mustangs clean sweep; and the Wranglers tumble again

Week 5 and 6 in the KIJHL have wrapped up. Here is how the games played out.

Investigation underway into the death of a Quesnel man

 The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) is looking into the death of a Quesnel man.
- Advertisement -