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From housing to energy to food, US inflation picks up, though some costs rise only mildly
WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher energy and housing prices boosted overall U.S. inflation in December, a…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
Top Flair Airlines investor says new lawsuit over plane payments ‘premature at best’
A key Flair Airlines investor says a $30-million lawsuit filed against it by plane-leasing firms…
First Nations, advocates criticize approval of nuclear-waste site near Ottawa River
Several First Nations and environment advocates have criticized a decision by Canada’s nuclear regulator to…
Indigo lays off staff as part of strategic plan, does not specify number of cuts
TORONTO – Indigo Books & Music Inc. has laid off an unspecified number of staff…
Aritzia stock jumps nearly 21% following latest financial results
VANCOUVER – Aritzia Inc.’s stock rose almost 21 per cent on Thursday as the market…
TSX posts modest loss Thursday, U.S. markets essentially flat after inflation report
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index posted a modest loss Thursday, weighed down by the…
Government was warned two years ago high immigration could affect housing costs
OTTAWA – Federal public servants warned the government two years ago that large increases to…
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close after an inflation update
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted to a mixed close after an inflation report…
Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Barred from giving a formal closing argument, Donald Trump still seized…
Feds charge eBay over employees who sent live spiders and cockroaches to couple; company to pay $3M
BOSTON (AP) — Online retailer eBay Inc. will pay a $3 million fine to resolve…
Montreal home prices rose in December even as sales fell four per cent
MONTREAL – The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales in…
Iran’s navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman that was at the center of a major US-Iran crisis
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s navy captured an oil tanker Thursday in the…
Chinese company Zijin Mining signs deal to invest $130M in Solaris Resources
VANCOUVER – A Chinese company has signed a deal to invest $130 million in Solaris…
Need a new cellphone plan? Experts give tips on how to make the right call
When it comes to her mobile phone plan, Rita Barnes has been with big and…
Veteran sports, broadcasting executive Keith Pelley back home in charge of MLSE
TORONTO – Some eight-plus years after the departure of larger-than-life leader Tim Leiweke, Maple Leaf…
Thomson Reuters makes bid for e-invoicing firm Pagero, tops offer by Vertex
TORONTO – Thomson Reuters Corp. is offering to buy Swedish company Pagero Group in a…
Cogeco Q1 profit down from year earlier, revenue also edged lower
MONTREAL – Cogeco Inc. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year earlier as…
Regulators approve new bitcoin funds in move that could spur more investment in the digital currency
NEW YORK (AP) — The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday reluctantly approved the first…
Aritzia looking to new stores to boost business as it reports Q3 net income drop
Executives at Aritzia Inc. are leaning on a slew of new and upcoming stores to…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
TSX ekes out gain Wednesday, U.S. stocks also gain ahead of inflation data
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index eked out a gain Wednesday, weighed down by weakness…
Stock market today: Wall Street nears record high as markets prep for an inflation report
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street neared a record high ahead of a highly anticipated…
Canadian class action against Apple has opt out deadline today
VANCOUVER – Canadians have until later today to opt out of a class-action lawsuit that…