The Canadian dollar traded for 72.60 cents US, up slightly from Wednesday
U.S. markets focused on AI stocks, plus this week's jobs and inflation data
The benchmark Canadian stock index was also helped by rising industrial, financial stocks
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 246.48 points
U.S. markets mixed, with investors on the lookout for clues about Fed's upcoming moves
AI, bitcoin, are 'pockets of risk' as investors adopt more conservative year-end stance
Both the Bank of Canada and the Fed will make rate decisions next week
AI boom, equity market wealth effect outpacing tariff drag on growth
Richly-valued, highly-concentrated stock markets vulnerable to a correction
Former BMO investment strategist shared stock picks, views on AI ‘bubble,’ recession outlook at PMAC conference