S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all post gains after Canada scraps tax on US tech firms; Moderna surges on flu vaccine trial results.
New York | June 30, 2025 —
Wall Street kicked off the week on a positive note as major US indices climbed, boosted by Canada’s surprise decision to withdraw a tax targeting American tech companies. The move is widely seen as a gesture to revive trade talks with the United States after President Donald Trump suspended negotiations on Friday.
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As of early trading Monday:
- The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, hitting 6,188.95
- The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.3% at 20,328.90
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.4% to 43,988.18
The decision from Ottawa, made public on Sunday, eliminated a contentious tax on US digital giants. Analysts say this could smoothen trade relations, especially in a tense atmosphere of tariffs and reciprocal measures.
📈 Top Movers:
- Moderna shares soared 4.8% following encouraging phase three clinical trial results for its upcoming seasonal flu vaccine, drawing strong investor confidence.
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Friday’s abrupt halt of trade talks by President Trump had rattled markets temporarily. However, Canada’s reversal of the tech tax signals an effort to de-escalate, fueling optimism among investors about a possible resumption of dialogue.
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