BEFORE THE BELL: China’s trade dip puts weight on global markets; Canadian gold company ingested in $10-billion all-stock deal

AFTER THE BELL: Gains in health care sector hold TSX up, Dow edges lower as government shutdown enters 21st day

MID-DAY: Investors holding back waiting for more US-China trade details; crude pulls back from rally

BEFORE THE BELL: Pot stocks likely in the spotlight on Bay Street at the open; Crude gains on more trade sentiment

AFTER THE BELL: MARIJUANA PRODUCERS LEAD GAINS ON BAY STREET, MACY’S STOCK TUMBLES ON WEAK HOLIDAY SALES

MID-DAY: TSX pulled out of red by pot stocks; Dow continues slump pressured by crude and trade worries

BEFORE THE BELL: Poor Chinese economic data and lack of trade progress details weight global markets

AFTER THE BELL: Central Bank maintains overnight rate, green day on Wall Street as U.S./China trade talks continue

MID-DAY: Dow and TSX push ahead again on trade positivity; BoC keeps interest rate steady

BEFORE THE BELL: Investors await BoC announcement; Trade optimism still holding firm in global markets