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Thomson Reuters boosts Q2 earnings from continuing and discontinued operations
TORONTO – Thomson Reuters Corp. had US$657 million of net earnings in the second quarter,…
US braces for possible cyberattacks after Iran sanctions
WASHINGTON – The U.S. is bracing for cyberattacks Iran could launch in retaliation for the…
Concern in Arkansas town highlights trade fears in US states
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – A Chinese company’s announcement two years ago that it would spend more…
Most boomers plan to stay put, renovate rather than move in next 5 years: study
TORONTO – A new study finds that some 80 per cent of Canadian baby boomers…
Ontario’s craft brewers pan Doug Ford’s buck-a-beer plan as unaffordable
Many of Ontario’s craft beer brewers refuse to sacrifice quality and lower their prices to…
Quebecor’s Peladeau guilty plea could bar company from bidding on public contracts
MONTREAL – Quebec media mogul Pierre Karl Peladeau says he will challenge a court ruling…
Saudi Arabia reportedly directing selloff of Canadian assets after criticism
TORONTO – As Saudi Arabia continues to escalate its political dispute with Canada, experts say…
Toronto’s main stock index closes up after previous day’s decline
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index closed up modestly but not enough to reverse Tuesday’s…
Robots are getting more social. Are humans ready?
BOSTON – Personal home robots that can socialize with people are starting to roll out…
Manulife net income up slightly as core earnings grow, offset by charge
TORONTO – Manulife Financial Corp. recorded a second-quarter profit of $1.26 billion, a slight increase…
WSP Global reports improved Q2 earnings ahead of Louis Berger deal
Montreal-based engineering firm WSP Global Inc. reported a seven per cent jump in earnings during…
Sun Life Financial earnings up about 6 per cent in second quarter
TORONTO – Sun Life Financial Inc. says its net income rose about six per cent…
Immigration raids in Nebraska, Minnesota target businesses
OMAHA, Neb. – A large federal law enforcement operation conducted Wednesday targeted businesses in Nebraska…
Ontario’s provincial power company buys U.S. renewable energy firm for $388M
TORONTO – Ontario’s government-owned power company is making its first foray outside the province, announcing…
Organic dairy farmers vow to compete in changing industry
FAIRFIELD, Iowa – Small family operated dairy farms with cows freely grazing on verdant pastures…
Housing starts lower in July, fewer multiple-unit projects after busy June: CMHC
OTTAWA – Construction started on fewer multi-unit housing projects and single-family houses in July compared…
Samsung’s new phone shows how hardware innovation has slowed
NEW YORK – Samsung’s new smartphone illustrates the limits of innovation at a time when…
Canadian Tire Q2 profit falls, revenue up but below analyst estimates
TORONTO – Canadian Tire Corp. executives said April weather put a damper on the business…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Alberta regulator seeks order against short seller in Badger Daylighting trades
CALGARY – The Alberta Securities Commission is seeking an order prohibiting prominent American short-seller Marc…
Nevsun Resources board rejects Lundin’s $1.4-billion hostile takeover bid
TORONTO – Nevsun Resources Ltd. says it has rejected a $1.4-billion hostile takeover bid from…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for July, by province
OTTAWA – Canada’s national unemployment rate was 5.8 per cent in July. Here are the…
Consumer prices up 2.9 pct, leaving Americans worse off
WASHINGTON – Consumer prices climbed 2.9 per cent in July from a year earlier, a…
Appeals court tells EPA to stop sales of harmful pesticide
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration endangered public health…