Canada's Stock Index Drops Amid Broad Sector Declines
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Canada's main stock index, the S&P/TSX Composite Index, dropped 0.3% due to broad sector declines, with industrials, materials, and cyclical stocks falling by 1%. Energy shares slid 1.5% following a drop in oil prices, while healthcare shares declined by 0.4%. Financial shares gained, driven by speculation of a potential US Federal Reserve rate cut. Maple Leaf Foods saw an 8% jump in its share price after announcing its decision to split into two entities. The decline reflects market sensitivity to oil prices and economic indicators. Expectations of rate cuts by the Fed and Bank of Canada highlight global economic trends....

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