Listen Live
Listen Live
Listen Live

BEFORE THE BELL: Tech sector weights markets again; Blackberry buying AI security firm for $1.4 billion

The tech sector is putting more weight on global markets this morning. Chip-maker Nvidia is the latest to drive down the sector with a loss in sales. This follows Apple’s slide as analysts are predicting the overall appetite for devices using these chips is declining steadily. The drop pulled down the Nikkei, before the Japanese index closed .5 per cent lower.

The price of crude continues to gain strength following a two-week slump, US oil is up to 57.59 a barrel.

But, Canadian crude is a different story after the product hit a record low above $14, sparking calls for Alberta to put a cap on production.

This isn’t hitting the Loonie, which continues to grow to 75.93 cents US.

Canadian company Blackberry is buying out an AI security firm for $1.4 billion, in one of its biggest deals in history. The acquisition is reportedly part of Blackberry’s technology development for autonomous cars.

Continue Reading

ckbx Now playing play

cffm Now playing play

ckcq Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Williams Lake Community Forest opens 2026 project applications

Grant Applications for the Williams Lake Community Forest are now available for 2026 projects until 4 pm on Nov. 4.

100 Mile District General’s ER closed all day

Interior Health is cautioning residents in 100 Mile House and the surrounding area that the Emergency Room services will be unavailable today from 6 am until 7 pm on October 11.

[Content Warning] Two in hospital following car crash in South Quesnel

A car crash on Highway 97 in South Quesnel sees two people sent to the hospital with major injuries.

Unemployment on the rise in the Cariboo region

The year over year unemployment rate in the Cariboo was up substantially last month.

Canada Post to resume limited service as CUPW shifts to rotating strikes Oct. 11

Canada Post says it will begin restarting mail operations this weekend as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers shifts from a national walkout to rotating strikes.
- Advertisement -