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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. posts net profit of US$762 million in its second quarter

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. posts net profit of US$762 million in its second quarter

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. posted a net profit of US$762 million in its latest quarter as the acute transportation challenges facing the company in recent quarters showed signs of improvement.
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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,254.56, up 281.88 points.) Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Up 42 cents, or 1.86 per cent, to $22.99 on 8.
Kinross Gold Corp. loses US$9.3 million in second quarter

Kinross Gold Corp. loses US$9.3 million in second quarter

TORONTO — Kinross Gold Corp. reported a net loss of US$9.3 million in the second quarter due to a decrease in operating earnings and an increase in income tax expenses. The loss compares with net earnings of US$30.
North American markets rally after U.S. rate hike, dovish comments from Fed chairman

North American markets rally after U.S. rate hike, dovish comments from Fed chairman

TORONTO — North American markets ended the trading day in positive territory after a 0.75-point interest rate hike and dovish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell Wednesday sparked a rally in stocks.
Shopify posts Q2 loss of US$1.2 billion, a day after laying off 10% of staff

Shopify posts Q2 loss of US$1.2 billion, a day after laying off 10% of staff

Shopify Inc.'s president is arguing the company is in an "enviable" position, even as it continues to express regret over misjudging the growth of the e-commerce market — a move that forced a dramatic number of job cuts Tuesday.
Mining entrepreneur Lukas H. Lundin dies at 64

Mining entrepreneur Lukas H. Lundin dies at 64

TORONTO — Mining and energy entrepreneur Lukas H. Lundin, who worked with his family to start and build a string of successful resource companies, has died at 64 years old. Lundin Mining Corp.
Teck Resources posts record quarterly profit, CEO Don Lindsay stepping down

Teck Resources posts record quarterly profit, CEO Don Lindsay stepping down

VANCOUVER — The long-running chief executive of Teck Resources Ltd. is stepping down from the position on a high note as the mining company reports a fourth consecutive quarter of record profits.
Cargojet touts reliability amid airport chaos as shippers pivot from passenger planes

Cargojet touts reliability amid airport chaos as shippers pivot from passenger planes

Cargojet Inc. reported high-flying revenues in its latest quarter despite falling e-commerce demand, as the air cargo outfit seized on the mess of delays plaguing passenger airlines — which also carry freight on board — to shore up its business.
Senate passes bill to boost computer chip production in US

Senate passes bill to boost computer chip production in US

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill designed to encourage more semiconductor companies to build chip plants in the United States passed the Senate on Wednesday as lawmakers raced to finish work on a key priority of the Biden administration.
Non-food sales down at Loblaw as inflation-weary customers rein in spending

Non-food sales down at Loblaw as inflation-weary customers rein in spending

Loblaw Companies Ltd.'s sales growth is softening as inflation continues to grip the economy and shape consumer shopping habits, the company's president and chairman said Wednesday.