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S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain Thursday despite weakness in energy stocks, while U.S. markets ended the day mixed.
Parkland Corp.'s largest shareholder no longer has voice on company's board

Parkland Corp.'s largest shareholder no longer has voice on company's board

CALGARY — Parkland Corp.'s largest shareholder no longer has a seat on the fuel retailer's board after the recent resignations of two board members. The Calgary-based company announced on Dec.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts, and yields rise after solid data on the economy

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts, and yields rise after solid data on the economy

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted to a mixed close following signals that the job market remains solid, though it may be a touch too strong. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Thursday.
Rogers says cell phone prices are going up for customers not on contracts

Rogers says cell phone prices are going up for customers not on contracts

TORONTO — Some cell phone customers with Rogers Communications Inc. will pay more for their plans starting later this month.
New bridge connecting Detroit to Canada won't open until fall 2025

New bridge connecting Detroit to Canada won't open until fall 2025

DETROIT (AP) — A second bridge connecting Detroit and Canada over the Detroit River won't open for travel until fall 2025, months later than anticipated, officials said Thursday. Officials cited construction disruptions in the U.S.
Greater Toronto home sales for December rise as board expects rebound in 2024

Greater Toronto home sales for December rise as board expects rebound in 2024

TORONTO — Greater Toronto home sales rose 11.5 per cent last month compared with December 2022 as the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says it expects 2024 to bring a rebound in activity following a year plagued by unaffordability.
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson criticizes company's diversity and inclusion efforts

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson criticizes company's diversity and inclusion efforts

VANCOUVER — Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s founder has criticized the Vancouver-based apparel company's diversity efforts in a new interview.
US applications for unemployment benefits fall again as job market continues to show strength

US applications for unemployment benefits fall again as job market continues to show strength

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to show resilience despite elevated interest rates. Jobless claims fell to 202,000 for the week ending Dec.
Exploding toilet at a Dunkin' store in Florida left a customer filthy and injured, lawsuit claims

Exploding toilet at a Dunkin' store in Florida left a customer filthy and injured, lawsuit claims

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A customer has filed a negligence lawsuit against Dunkin', claiming he was injured by an exploding toilet at one of the coffee chain's locations in central Florida.
Barclays names Ryan Voegeli head of investment banking for Canada

Barclays names Ryan Voegeli head of investment banking for Canada

TORONTO — Barclays says it has appointed Ryan Voegeli as its head of investment banking for Canada. Voegeli comes to the bank from CIBC Capital Markets where he was head of global diversified industries in the investment banking group.
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