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Bankruptcy court approves Gildan’s US$88-million purchase of American Apparel
MONTREAL – Gildan Activewear’s US$88-million purchase of California-based clothing company American Apparel was approved Thursday…
Markets Right Now: Banks lead a decline in US stocks
NEW YORK – The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 4:00 p.m.…
Shaw Communications vows to grow without ‘transformative’ transactions
CALGARY – The CEO of Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B) says the cable TV giant will…
GOP leaders look to early health care bill, details vague
WASHINGTON – Under mounting pressure from Donald Trump and rank-and-file Republicans, congressional leaders are talking…
AltaGas confirms talks after report of potential merger with WGL Holdings
CALGARY – AltaGas Ltd. has confirmed it’s in talks on a potential transaction after the…
Global stocks mixed after weak China data
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – Global stock markets were mixed on Friday with European markets…
PR effort? Questions surround Trump’s hotel profits pledge
WASHINGTON – It’s a public relations win for the president-elect: Donald Trump’s company says it…
U.S. dairy groups urge Trump to set his sights on Canadian dairy policies
MONTREAL – U.S. dairy groups are calling on Donald Trump to set his sights on…
As talks loom, ‘hard Brexit’ option raises fear of tariffs
LONDON – Is it cod or haddock? That’s the sort of question that will matter…
Millennials are falling behind their boomer parents
MILWAUKEE – Baby Boomers: your millennial children are worse off than you. With a median…
More pay, greater confidence lifts US retail sales 0.6 pct.
WASHINGTON – Americans stepped up their auto buying and online shopping in December, reflecting a…
Markets Right Now: Banks lead stocks higher on Wall Street
NEW YORK – The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 4:00 p.m.…
Most markets in North America rise as investors await clarity on Trump policies
TORONTO – Most stock indexes in North America rose and the Canadian dollar extended its…
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says oilsands ‘not going anywhere any time soon’
EDMONTON – Premier Rachel Notley says Alberta’s oilsands aren’t going anywhere any time soon. Notley…
GOP lawmakers go after ethics official who criticized Trump
WASHINGTON – House Republicans have shown no inclination to challenge President-elect Donald Trump on ethics…
Military’s shift away from oil clashes with Trump’s promises
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – At a sprawling desert base, a Marine recharged his radio’s batteries…
The Latest: SpaceX launch places satellites in orbit
LOS ANGELES – The Latest on the launch of a SpaceX rocket in California (all…
SpaceX launches first rocket since explosion in Florida
LOS ANGELES – A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Saturday and…
Ringling Bros. circus to close after 146 years
ELLENTON, Fla. – After 146 years, the curtain is coming down on “The Greatest Show…
Gadget mountain rising in Asia threatens health, environment
JAKARTA, Indonesia – The waste from discarded electronic gadgets and electrical appliances has reached severe…
Justices to hear free speech clash over offensive trademarks
WASHINGTON – The Slants aren’t exactly a household name when it comes to music, but…
Indonesia, Japan affirm deeper ties during Abe’s Asian tour
BOGOR, Indonesia – Japan and Indonesia on Sunday affirmed a deepening of economic and political…
Milan fashion houses seek out their roots in new collections
MILAN – This is the season of renewal, with new faces at some of Milan’s…
Treasury chief says UK will adapt if barred from EU market
LONDON – Britain’s leaders on Sunday signalled their resolve to play hardball in talks with…