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Canadian Market Firmly Up In Positive Territory

The Canadian market is modestly higher in late morning trades on Friday, lifted by gains in healthcare, real estate, communications and utilities sectors. Strong results from iPhone maker Apple Inc., and slightly easing concerns about the outlook for interest rates after the latest batch of economic data from the U.S. help underpin sentiment.

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U.S. Service Sector Activity Contracts For First Time Since December 2022

After growing for fifteen consecutive months, U.S. service sector activity unexpectedly contracted in the month of April, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Friday. The ISM said its services PMI dipped to 49.4 in April from 51.4 in March, with a reading below 50 indicating contraction. Economists had expected the index to inch up to 52.0.

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Eurozone Unemployment Rate Steady At 6.5% For Fifth Month

Euro area jobless rate remained unchanged at a record low for the fifth month in a row in March and the unemployment decreased, while a tight labor market could urge the European Central Bank to remain cautious even as policymakers gear up for an interest rate cut in June. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.5 percent in March, which is the same level as in the previous four months.

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U.S. Services PMI Unexpectedly Indicates Contraction In April

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U.S. Job Growth Falls Short Of Estimates In April, Unemployment Rate Ticks Higher

After reporting stronger than expected job growth over the past several months, the Labor Department released a report on Friday showing employment in the U.S. increased by much less than expected in the month of April. The Labor Department said non-farm payroll employment climbed by 175,000 jobs in April after surging by an upwardly revised 315,000 jobs in March.

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U.S. Employment Climbs Much Less Than Expected In April

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Bay Street Likely To Open Higher

Canadian shares look headed for a positive start Friday morning, tracking firm crude oil prices and gains in European markets. Encouraging earnings updates from Apple Inc., is also likely to aid sentiment.

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Sensex, Nifty End Sharply Lower Despite Firm Global Cues

Indian shares ended Friday's session deep in the red despite encouraging cues from global markets.

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Societe Generale Q1 Profit Declines, Yet Stock Up

French financial services provider Societe Generale S.A. reported Friday that its first-quarter net profit declined from last year amid nearly stable net revenues. Gross operating income, however, increased from the prior year. In Paris, Societe Generale shares were gaining around 4.4 percent in the morning trading.

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