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Toyota sold 10.2 million vehicles worldwide, fewer than VW
TOKYO – Toyota has relinquished the title of the world’s biggest automaker, reporting Monday that…
Saskatchewan spill highlights problems with pipeline leak detection systems
CALGARY – Clint Big Eagle says the whiff of oil permeated the frigid Saskatchewan air…
US pending home sales increased in December
WASHINGTON – More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in December. The increase possibly reflects…
OSC warns investors about ads falsely using Kevin O’Leary’s image
TORONTO – Ontario’s securities regulator is warning investors about advertisements that use the image or…
Markets Right Now: Energy stocks lead US indexes lower
NEW YORK – The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 4:00 p.m.…
Trump may scare off new investment in Canada, says manufacturing group
OTTAWA – Many large companies are becoming gun-shy about making new investments in Canada because…
Russell Simmons’ RushCard company being sold to Green Dot
NEW YORK – RushCard, the prepaid debit card company founded by hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons,…
Delta operations recovering; Trump blames airline for delays
DALLAS – Delta Air Lines, recovering from a weekend technology outage, cancelled more flights Monday…
Claim accuses Wells Fargo of denying loans to young migrants
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal lawsuit filed Monday accuses banking giant Wells Fargo of illegally…
CEOs push back against Trump temporary immigration ban
NEW YORK – CEOs of some of the world’s biggest companies are fighting back against…
Le Duff’s Bridor to expand Montreal-area bakery with $40-million investment
MONTREAL – Bridor says it will spend $40 million to double the size of its…
US home prices rise 5.3 pct. amid solid demand, tight supply
WASHINGTON – U.S. home prices marched steadily higher in November, pushed up by healthy demand…
US consumer confidence slips in January from 15-year high
WASHINGTON – Americans expressed a bit less optimism about the economy this month after their…
Bell Media lays off employees amid restructuring, citing industry challenges
TORONTO – Bell Media says it’s laying some people off as it restructures operations amid…
Travel ban throws research, academic exchange into turmoil
BOSTON – Universities across the nation say President Donald Trump’s ban on travellers from seven…
Markets Right Now: Health care stocks gain; industrials fall
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Talks to resume at strike-bound Halifax paper after labour complaint withdrawn
HALIFAX – Unfair labour complaints have been withdrawn in the year-long strike at the Halifax…
US construction activity slips in December
WASHINGTON – U.S. builders trimmed spending slightly in December as a gain in private projects…
Quebec court certifies class action lawsuit against Air Canada on ticket glitch
CALGARY – A British Columbia law firm says the Superior Court of Quebec has authorized…
Transport Canada issues safety recall of 7,143 Pontiac and Saturn vehicles
OTTAWA – Transport Canada has issued a safety recall notice for 7,143 sport cars under…
Fed leaves rates alone and gives no hint of when it may hike
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve has left its key interest rate unchanged at a time…
Markets Right Now: Tech stocks gain, but indexes end mixed
NEW YORK – The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 4:00 p.m.…
Stock markets finish flat as Fed keeps key interest rate unchanged
TORONTO – A decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve to stand pat as expected on…