The S&P/TSX bounced back nicely after steep losses last week on the FED’s announcement that rates could rise as early as June. A three- day rally sent the benchmark index to its highest level since August 2015, as gains by financial companies offset losses by energy producers. Royal Bank, TD and CIBC beat analysts’ earning estimates even as provisions and impaired energy loans increased. Valeant rejected joint takeover bid from Takeda and TPG, which would have been a significant premium to the current stock price.

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