Canadian Stocks Drop 0.2% In Early Trading

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Stocks in Canada slipped during early trading Wednesday, as the S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 0.2% to 35399.99.

Among local companies with a market cap of at least 1 billion Canadian dollars ($704.8 million), First Quantum Minerals is the biggest early laggard, plunging 12%, followed by shares of Curaleaf Holdings, which plunged 7.5%. Shares of Hut 8 plunged 7.1%.

Rogers Communications A is the biggest leader this morning, gaining 4.9%, and Northern Dynasty Minerals added 4.4%. Athabasca Oil rounds out the top three movers, as shares gained 2.7%.

On the currency front, the WSJ Dollar Index fell 0.1% to 96.83. The Canadian dollar held steady against the U.S. dollar at US$0.70.

In the bond markets, the 10-year Canadian government bond yield increased 3.14 basis points to 3.997%.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet

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September 30, 2026 10:11 ET (14:11 GMT)