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Bloomberg reports that companies including Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Microsoft, Uber and Hyatt are expanding AI chat and phone systems that handle routine customer service, reducing call-center headcount. Commonwealth Bank cut hundreds of chat-support roles and saved tens of millions annually, while Microsoft reduced staff from about 50,000 to 40,000 and said AI saves about $750 million per year. Uber cut 10% of customer service jobs.

The Globe and Mail’s Scott Barlow roundup cites RBC Capital Markets’ Maurice Choy saying Canada’s new nuclear strategy could benefit TC Energy and Hydro One in Ontario and Capital Power, TransAlta and Canadian Utilities in Alberta, with Brookfield Renewables noted for global exposure. Scotiabank’s Hugo Ste-Marie flags a weak loonie at US$0.706 and widening rate differentials. BofA says copper supply constraints likely keep markets structurally tight.

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