The TSX is getting a boost to end out the week as gold starts to pull ahead once again. The Bay Street index is up 71 points to 16,159.

Across the border the Dow is slipping 50 points to 25,658.

The move comes as reports state a key Facebook employee is leaving. The social media giant is also facing controversy after the shooting in New Zealand was live streamed on its service. It’s also facing a criminal investigation over sharing user data.

The price of crude is slipping as US oil falls to 58.19 a barrel.

The Loonie is falling to 74.88 cents US.

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One man facing murder charges following terrorist attack in New Zealand

One man is facing murder charges after 49 people were killed and just as many injured in a New Zealand shooting.
The country’s Prime Minister is calling it the darkest day in history after gunmen opened fire at two mosques in Christchurch earlier today. Reports suggest the people responsible for the shooting had a manifesto with many other targets.

Shooting video eludes officials trying to remove it

The New Zealand shooting is going viral on social media.
The shooting was live-streamed on Facebook and as moderators attempt to remove the video, it keeps getting reposted on the social media site and other services like YouTube. Officials are urging people to stop sharing the video.

Home sales dropped to the lowest since 2012 in February

The price tag on Canadian homes is dropping further.
In February, the average price of a home fell 5.2 per cent to just over $460,000. The number of homes sold was the lowest it’s been in the last six years, with almost 30,000 properties changing owners.

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Shooters kill and injury dozens in New Zealand Mosque shootings

49 people are dead and dozens injured after shooters opened fire in two Mosques in New Zealand.
Four people are in custody and one man is facing murder charges following what is being described as a terrorist attack. New Zealand’s Prime Minister is calling it the darkest day in the country’s history.

Family members search for loved ones’ remains in Ethiopia

Family members are now forced to search for the remains of their loved ones in Ethiopia.
Many people, including Canadians, arrived in the country following the deadly crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8. The plane model has been grounded across the globe, including North America, but Boeing says it will continue to make up to 52 of the jets a month.

Air Canada, WestJet both dealing with massive flight delays

Air Canada and WestJet are dealing with chaos as dozens of their planes become unusable.
Both airliners say thousands of customers are already affected and are warning of massive delays for at least the next few weeks. This comes after Ottawa banned the use of 737 Max 8 jets in Canada following the deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash.

Jody Wilson-Raybould is standing by the Liberals for the 2019 election

Jody Wilson Raybould has no plans to leave the Liberals.
The former Justice Minister says, despite a hard few weeks for her and her family, she’s committed to the federal party in the upcoming election. She recently stepped down from her role as Veterans Affairs Minister and then gave a damming testimony against Trudeau’s PMO saying she was pressured to help SNC-Lavalin reach a deal out of court.

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A few good news pieces in the economic world are helping boost investor sentiment today. A recent report suggests trade talks between the US and China are making progress, however the good news was muted a bit after reports suggested Donald Trump isn’t likely to sit down with his Chinese counterpart this month.

And investors are also breathing a sigh of relief as Britain’s divorce from the EU may be slowed at least, after lawmakers voted to allow Theresa May to extend Brexit.

Air Canada shareholders are feeling anything but relief as the company's stock drops on reports of massive delays. The airline has lost access to dozens of jets, affecting flights for thousands of customers daily after Ottawa grounded all Boeing 737 Max 8s. It has warned the delays are likely to last weeks.

Meanwhile, the price of crude is slowing down in its recent rally, still gaining to 58-79 a barrel as investors continue to feel positive about OPEC-led production cuts around the globe.

The energy-tied Loonie is pushing to 75.14 a barrel.

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Shooters kill and injury dozens in New Zealand Mosque shootings

49 people are dead and dozens injured after shooters opened fire in two Mosques in New Zealand.
Four people are in custody and one man is facing murder charges following what is being described as a terrorist attack. New Zealand’s Prime Minister is calling it the darkest day in the country’s history.

Family members search for loved ones' remains in Ethiopia

Family members are now forced to search for the remains of their loved ones in Ethiopia.
Many people, including Canadians, arrived in the country following the deadly crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8. The plane model has been grounded across the globe, including North America, but Boeing says it will continue to make up to 52 of the jets a month.

Air Canada, WestJet both dealing with massive flight delays

Air Canada and WestJet are dealing with chaos as dozens of their planes become unusable.
Both airliners say thousands of customers are already affected and are warning of massive delays for at least the next few weeks. This comes after Ottawa banned the use of 737 Max 8 jets in Canada following the deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash.

Ontario education changes expected to be announced today

Parents can expect to find out more about what changes their children face in the classroom this fall.
The Ford Government will provide an update this morning on things like changes to class sizes and the sex-ed curriculum, which was rolled back to a 90s version last year. Education union officials say they are expecting cuts to be part of the announcement.

Jody Wilson-Raybould is standing by the Liberals for the 2019 election

Jody Wilson Raybould has no plans to leave the Liberals.
The former Justice Minister says, despite a hard few weeks for her and her family, she’s committed to the federal party in the upcoming election. She recently stepped down from her role as Veterans Affairs Minister and then gave a damming testimony against Trudeau’s PMO saying she was pressured to help SNC-Lavalin reach a deal out of court.

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Dipping Boeing shares are pulling down North American markets once again.

The Bay Street index is down 43 points to 16,106 as gold slips to $1,294.

Across the border the Dow is down 30 points to 25,672.

Facebook stock is dipping as the social media giant is under the microscope by US authorities over sharing user data.

The price of crude is growing after a slip dip this morning, with US oil up to 58.57 a barrel.

The Loonie is down to 75 cents US.

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Stats Can reports Canadian debt is growing 

The credit card bills are likely getting higher for many Canadians.
Statistics Canada reports the average household debt across the country grew to 178.5 per cent in the last few months of 2018. That means Canadians owe an average of a buck seventy nine on every dollar earned.

Crashed flight black box arrives for investigation in Paris

We may soon find out more about the cause of the Ethiopian Airlines crash.
The black box from the Boeing 737 Max 8 has arrived in Paris to be investigated. Reports suggest there may be an issue with the autopilot system. Canada and the US are the latest countries to ban the use of the controversial planes.

Netflix gives into demands to remove controversial Canadian tragedy footage 

Netflix is finally giving into pressure from Quebec.
The streaming service is now agreeing to remove footage used from the Lac Mégantic tragedy in its popular movie Bird Box. Netflix originally said it wouldn’t be able to remove the footage. Similar shots from the train crash were also used in the series Travelers.

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Boeing is dropping once again as two major countries ban the use of its jets. After Canada and the US decided to join the growing ban, Boeing’s shares, which were on the rise yesterday, are now dipping again in premarket trade.

On this side of the border Air Canada and WestJet are both seeing declines as well, as investors worry over the losses faced by these airlines with many of the planes in their fleets now unusable.

Meanwhile, Brexit stress and the dragging Chinese economy are expected to weight global stocks. A new report showed almost no movement in China’s retail sales as the trade war continues to take its toll on the country’s economy.

Despite a few days of recent growth, the price of US crude is slipping to 58-12 a barrel.

The Loonie is dropping to 75 cents US.

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US joins Canada in grounding Boeing jets; Ethiopian Airlines sends black box to Paris

More than 300 Boeing jets are now grounded across the globe.
The US is the latest country to follow the trend, shortly after Canadian officials decided to ban the use of Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 planes. This comes after 157 people were killed in a recent crash involving one of the jets. Ethiopian Airlines has sent the recovered black box to Paris. Officials say the grounding of planes will likely cause a few weeks of chaos for Canadian travelers both at home and in other countries.

Feds likely to have some extra billions in upcoming budget

Justin Trudeau may have a bit more wiggle room in the upcoming federal budget.
A boost in the Canadian economy is reportedly giving the feds a few extra billion dollars to help deal with 2019 needs. This will be the last federal budget to be released before the next election. It’s expected to be tabled on Tuesday.

The social network still not so social as blackout continues

Are you still blocked out of your social network?
Facebook confirmed the blackout of many of its family of apps across the globe was not the result of a cyber attack, but still has not confirmed the cause. Facebook, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger apps are all affected. Instagram has since returned to service.

Facebook under investigation in US for unauthorized data sharing

Facebook is the target of a criminal investigation in the US.
The social media giant is being probed by authorities for alleged data-sharing of users’ private information with other tech firms. Facebook confirmed the investigation and officials said they are cooperating.

Fiat Chrysler recalling vehicles in Canada over emissions issues

Fiat Chrysler is recalling over 100,000 vehicles in Canada.
The carmaker says many of the vehicles, including Dodge Journeys, Avengers and Chrysler 200s are not meeting emissions standards due to degrading equipment. The recall affects vehicles made between 2011 and 2016.

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Wall Street is breaking away from a two-day dip caused primarily by Boeing.

A recent report showed an increase in spending on equipment in the US, which is helping boost the Dow up 136 points to 25,691.

Across the border the TSX is growing 22 points to 16,159, mostly thanks to a jump in marijuana stocks.

Boeing shares are pulling out of the rout caused by the deadly crash in Ethiopia.

The price of crude continues to gain to 57.93 a barrel.

The Loonie is pushing to 75 cents US.

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