Canada's main stock index rose on Wednesday as technology and metal mining shares notched gains, despite confusion around the timing of a deadline for U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

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Technology shares were the leading losers among S&P 500 sectors as solid earnings reported by Nvidia late Wednesday were offset by President Trump's confirmation that 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada are on track to go into effect next week,

Nvidia shares fell nearly 9% on Monday after President Donald Trump confirmed that tariffs from Canada and Mexico will go into effect on Tuesday. The company's shares are now trading at the same price they were in September,

Stocks finished sharply lower after President Donald Trump said that Mexico and Canada wouldn't avoid 25% tariffs on imports due to go into effect on Tuesday. Stocks saw a positive start to the week a

Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are falling in premarket trading Tuesday. The stock market is reacting after President Donald Trump reiterated tariffs threats to Mexico and Canada.

Wall Street traders rushed to unload stocks after President Donald Trump confirmed that his threatened tariffs on Canada and Mexico would take effect early Tuesday. In recent reports, China has rejected additional tariffs,

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday night after President Donald Trump said his tariffs on Canada and Mexico would take effect on Tuesday. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 87 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures also climbed 0.2%.

The stock of chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA) declined 9% on March 3 to finish trading at its lowest level in six months and erasing $265 billion from

Canada's privacy watchdog said on Monday he was seeking a court order against the operator of Pornhub.com and other adult entertainment websites to ensure it obtained the consent of people whose images were featured.

Also in the semiconductor industry, Intel (INTC) gained 1.5% after Nvidia and Broadcom (AVGO) were said to be testing out chip production with the company. Intel was a large recipient of government funding from former President Joe Biden’s CHIPS & Science Act, signed in 2022.