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Chew on this: Report says top CEOs to earn more by lunch than average worker in 2017
TORONTO – Before lunchtime Tuesday, Canada’s highest-paid CEOs were projected to earn as much as…
Auto industry’s relationship with Trump takes dramatic turn
FLAT ROCK, Mich. – The auto industry’s relationship with President-elect Donald Trump took a dramatic…
AltaGas formally commits to building B.C.’s first propane export terminal
CALGARY – AltaGas Ltd. says it has committed to building what it expects to be…
CFTC Chair Massad is latest finance regulator to leave
WASHINGTON – The head of a federal agency that oversees potentially risky financial market activities…
European stocks dip after Japan starts 2017 with a bang
TOKYO – Global stocks were mixed Wednesday, gaining in Asia but tracking lower in Europe,…
NewLeaf president says flights cancelled after competitor copied plan
WINNIPEG – Discount air carrier NewLeaf Travel says it is cancelling plans to offer flights…
Hulu adds CBS for upcoming live TV streaming service
NEW YORK – Hulu is teaming up with CBS to add three of the network’s…
Fed minutes: If economy heats up, rate hikes may accelerate
WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve officials, who boosted a key interest rate last month, said they…
Markets Right Now: S&P 500 closes just short of record high
NEW YORK – The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 4:00 p.m.…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Trump names Wall Street lawyer Clayton as SEC chairman
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday chose a Wall Street attorney with experience in…
Deutsche Bank settles New York lawsuit with $95M payment
NEW YORK – Deutsche (DOY’-chuh) Bank will pay $95 million to resolve a New York…
Macy’s to close stores, cut jobs amid weak sales
Macy’s says it is eliminating more than 10,000 jobs and plans to move forward with…
Trump Organization cancels business talks in 3 countries
NEW YORK – The Trump Organization has cancelled talks over possible projects in Brazil, Argentina…
Atlantic City mayor urges Icahn to sell ex-Taj Mahal casino
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Atlantic City’s mayor is calling on billionaire investor Carl Icahn to…
Industry official says canary seed taking time to get to human food market
SASKATOON – A popular food for pet birds is having a challenging time getting a…
The big thing in TV sets this year is … big TV sets
LAS VEGAS – What’s new in television sets this year? Incrementally better pictures, larger screens…
‘Moving away from the fear factor:’ Bringing insects into mainstream diets
TORONTO – Imagine grabbing a mealworm powder smoothie for breakfast, snacking on chocolate chip and…
Unrest over Mexico gasoline price hike erupts into looting
XALAPA, Mexico – Protests over a sharp gasoline price hike erupted into looting of gas…
Bluefin tuna goes for $632,000 in 1st Tsukiji auction of ’17
TOKYO – A Japanese sushi chain boss bid a winning 74.2 million yen ($632,000) Thursday…
Israel harnessing sunshine with world’s tallest solar tower
ASHALIM, Israel – In sunny Israel, solar energy supplies only a small percentage of the…
New site chosen for Saskatchewan wind farm after environmental concerns
REGINA – SaskPower says a new site has been chosen for a proposed wind farm…
Fox News says Tucker Carlson to take Megyn Kelly time slot
NEW YORK – Fox News Channel says that veteran pundit Tucker Carlson will replace Megyn…
Federal trade tribunal says barriers must remain on dumped U.S. drywall imports
CALGARY – Higher construction costs across Western Canada, including in fire-ravaged Fort McMurray, Alta., stand…