Canadian Stock Market Movers

Valiants received a notice of default due to delayed quarterly results, triggering a 60-day grace period until July 18th. Despite this, the company plans to file by June 10th, and shareholders remain unconcerned as shares rose slightly. However, the stock is still down 90% from its August peak. Gold stocks fell due to a stronger US dollar and speculation of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike. Meanwhile, Canadian bank stocks showed strength ahead of their second-quarter earnings reports, with the Bank of Montreal leading the announcements.

What speculation is affecting gold stocks on the TSX?

Which Canadian bank is reporting its second quarter earnings first?