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US Judge lays out case for blocking publishing giants merger

US Judge lays out case for blocking publishing giants merger

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has laid out a data-laden case for why she blocked Penguin Random House’s proposed purchase of Simon & Schuster , handing a victory to the Biden Justice Department in its contention that combining two of the worl
McKenna-led UN group calls for regulation, end to greenwashing in net-zero pledges

McKenna-led UN group calls for regulation, end to greenwashing in net-zero pledges

TORONTO — Vague promises by banks and businesses to reach net-zero emissions decades in the future risk undermining action needed now, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s former environment minister told a UN climate conference Tuesday.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,660.31, up 114.40 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up eight cents, or 0.15 per cent, to $53.91 on 15.7 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. markets also up

S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s main stock index was up more than 100 points Tuesday, buoyed by strength in base metals and utilities, while U.S. markets were also up. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 114.40 points at 19,660.31.
Empire Co. tight-lipped as IT problems affect pharmacies at Sobeys and other stores

Empire Co. tight-lipped as IT problems affect pharmacies at Sobeys and other stores

HALIFAX — Empire Co. Ltd. remained tight-lipped Tuesday about computer system issues that are still impeding customers seeking prescriptions at some pharmacies it operates.
Wall Street rises ahead of election results, inflation data

Wall Street rises ahead of election results, inflation data

NEW YORK (AP) — Election Day brought another tick higher for stocks, as Wall Street braces for the results from the day’s midterm elections and a big update on inflation that’s due later in the week. The S&P 500 rose 0.
Taxing corporate share buybacks unlikely to boost investment in operations: experts

Taxing corporate share buybacks unlikely to boost investment in operations: experts

OTTAWA — The federal government’s proposed corporate share buyback tax might resonate politically, but experts are doubtful it will encourage companies to invest more into growing their operations.
Maple Leaf Foods still working to recover from outage caused by cyberattack

Maple Leaf Foods still working to recover from outage caused by cyberattack

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is still working to restore operations after being hit by a cyberattack over the weekend, the company said Tuesday.
Centre aims to help Calgary retain its title of 'energy capital of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'

Centre aims to help Calgary retain its title of 'energy capital of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'

CALGARY — Across from the headquarters of some of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s largest oil and gas companies, a new initiative aims to ensure that Calgary and its largest industry aren't left behind in the global pursuit of a low-carbon economy.
Younger Canadians are more likely to look for alternative news sources: poll

Younger Canadians are more likely to look for alternative news sources: poll

TORONTO — A new survey suggests that trust in mainstream news is dropping as younger Canadians seek out alternative sources of information.