By Ketki Saxena
Investing.com -- The TSX reached its lowest point in nearly two months, tracking Wall Street lower on ongoing uncertainty surrounding the U.S. debt deal negotiations, keeping the TSX on track for its fifth consecutive weekly loss.
The Canadian index was also pressured by underwhelming quarterly earnings from the country's leading banks.
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BMO (TSX:BMO) reported a profit of $1.06 billion or $1.30 per share for the quarter ending April 30th, compared to last year's profit of $4.76 billion or $7.13 per diluted share during the same period. Revenue for this quarter totaled $8.44 billion – compared to last year's figure of around $9.32 billion during the same timeframe.
Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) reported earnings of $2.16 billion, compared to $2.75 billion recorded during the same period last year, or earnings of $1.69 per share compared to $2.16 per diluted share reported a year earlier. Revenue totaled $7.93 billion, compared to $7.94 billion this time last year.
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) also saw its shares decline, following allegations from the UK competition watchdog about anti-competitive practices involving five major banks – including RBC itself. RBC denies any misconduct on it's part.
Oncolytics Biotech Inc (TSX:ONC) saw shares touch a four-month high after JonesTrading brokerage began coverage with an optimistic "buy" rating recommendation.
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