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Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch this week in Canadian business: Take a break: Fretting…
US construction spending drops 0.6 per cent in June
WASHINGTON – U.S. construction spending fell for a third straight month in June with spending…
Survey: US factories expanded for 5th straight month in July
WASHINGTON – American factories expanded for a fifth straight month in July, another sign that…
Drivers still liable in accidents, even in near-driverless cars, says law firm
OTTAWA – Until Canadians own cars that truly drive themselves, they can forget getting off…
Gawker founder Nick Denton has filed for personal bankruptcy
NEW YORK – Gawker founder Nick Denton filed for personal bankruptcy Monday in the aftermath…
Verizon to buy Fleetmatics for about $2.4 billion
NEW YORK – Verizon said Monday that it plans to pay about $2.4 billion to…
Federal approval for Site C sparks outrage from First Nations, advocacy groups
VANCOUVER – First Nations, landowners and environmental groups are accusing Justin Trudeau of reneging on…
US consumer spending grew a solid 0.4 per cent in June
WASHINGTON – American consumers turned in another strong month of spending in June despite a…
July US auto sales could fall on weaker demand
DETROIT – U.S. auto sales were expected to drop slightly in July as unusually hot…
Bombardier gets $428 million order for GO Transit rail cars built in Ontario
TORONTO – Bombardier’s rail division says Ontario’s GO Transit system will be getting 125 additional…
Starbucks recalls stainless-steel straws on reports of cuts
SEATTLE – Starbucks is recalling stainless-steel straws it sold in its stores and online after…
Nordstrom opening discounted retail stores in Calgary and Toronto
SEATTLE – As part of its continuing expansion into Canada, Nordstrom Inc. announced plans Tuesday…
Most actively-traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
CNN scores at convention; NBC takes week overall in viewers
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – It was CNN’s week to shine as the political action shifted…
Crude oil prices settle below US$40 per barrel for first time since April
TORONTO – Crude prices continued to fall Tuesday as worries over a supply glut pushed…
Parents sue over crash that killed ‘Star Trek’ actor Yelchin
LOS ANGELES – The parents of “Star Trek” actor Anton Yelchin filed a wrongful death…
Calgary housing market continues to cool as sales drop for 20th month
Calgary’s real estate market continues to cool as sales dropped for a 20th consecutive month…
Judge cuts potential fine after California pipeline blast
SAN FRANCISCO – In a big victory for Pacific Gas & Electric Co., a judge…
New Brunswick-based Irving Oil to buy Ireland’s only refinery from Phillips 66
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – Irving Oil has struck a deal to buy Ireland’s only refinery…
Cancelled rig contracts boost Trinidad Drilling revenue in second quarter
CALGARY – In an odd twist linked to the energy industry downturn, one of Canada’s…
Air Canada making moves to make in-flight entertainment accessible
TORONTO – A human rights complaint filed against Air Canada has been resolved with the…
Fewer Canadian mothers work outside home than those in many rich countries
OTTAWA – Fewer Canadian mothers — especially those with young children — participate in the…
Home sales in Vancouver last month fell to lowest level since January
Vancouver’s booming housing market, one of the hottest in North America, may be showing signs…