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Daily Markets Update: Alphabet’s Record Plunge Hits Nasdaq, TSX Flat (Oct 30)

  Friday, October 30, 2026  |  Covers Thursday's closes plus Friday's early moves in Asia and Europe A single stock did the damage on Wall Street on Thursday. Alphabet sank 12.6% after weaker-than-expected growth, its worst day on record, and dragged the Nasdaq down 1.4% even though most stocks in the S&P 500 actually rose. Back home, the TSX finished almost exactly flat at 36,249.03, with bank gains offsetting a slide in gold miners. After the close, Amazon and Intel both fell on disappointing results, and Asian markets sold off hard on Friday. Market Snapshot TSX 36,249 -0.04% S&P 500 7,720 -0.30% Nasdaq 26,185 -1.38% C$ in US cents 71.51¢ +0.36% Canada: Banks Up, Miners Down, TSX Flat The S&P/TSX Composite slipped 16.06 points, or 0.04%, to 36,249.03. That leaves it about 2% below its August record high. Banks did the lifting as easing oil prices calmed worries that interest rates will stay higher for longer: RBC rose 0.6%, TD 0.7%, Scotiabank 0.9%, CI...
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Maternal Immunization: A Crucial Aspect of Prenatal Care



Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common and contagious virus that primarily affects the respiratory system, particularly in young children. It can cause symptoms similar to a cold, such as coughing, sneezing, and a runny or stuffy nose. While RSV is usually mild in healthy individuals, it can lead to severe respiratory problems, especially in infants and older adults. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in children under the age of one in Canada .

Health Canada has approved a new Pfizer vaccine, Abrysvo, to combat RSV. The vaccine is intended for newborns, from birth to six months of age, who would receive antibodies through maternal immunization, and for people over the age of 60 — both groups who are particularly vulnerable to RSV.

It is important to note that pregnant women are not included in the list of groups who should receive the vaccine .

If you have any concerns about RSV or the vaccine, it is best to contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle .

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