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Copper prices hit 10-year high as rising commodity prices, aside from gold, lift TSX
TORONTO — Copper rose to a 10-year high Tuesday as a gain in most commodity prices helped to lift Canada's main stock index slightly on a flat day for North American markets. The May copper contract was up 4.7 cents at nearly US$4.
Apr 27, 2021 3:15 PM
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Toronto announces first workplace closures due to COVID-19 outbreaks of five or more
TORONTO — A fast-food restaurant, a car dealership and a makeup manufacturer were among the first Toronto workplaces ordered to close or partially shut down due to COVID-19 outbreaks.
Apr 27, 2021 12:48 PM
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Rogers warns of text messages promising outage-related rebates
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. is warning Canadians to be wary of text messages offering to reimburse customers for a system outage earlier this month.
Apr 27, 2021 12:38 PM
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Quebecor CEO Peladeau to oversee Videotron with departure of Jean-Francois Pruneau
MONTREAL — The chief executive of Videotron is leaving the company at a critical time for the wireless sector and will be replaced by Pierre Karl Peladeau, who will oversee the company as head of Quebecor Inc.
Apr 27, 2021 12:13 PM
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Cities urge people to stay home on Dutch king's birthday
AMSTERDAM — Crowds gathered in cities across the Netherlands on Tuesday despite authorities urging people to stick to coronavirus social distancing regulations as the country marked the King's Day national holiday.
Apr 27, 2021 11:53 AM
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Small business demand lifts UPS Q1 profit, revenue up 27%
NEW YORK — Small businesses in the U.S. fueled demand for delivery, helping UPS post better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the first quarter of the year. That sent the company's stock to an all-time high Tuesday.
Apr 27, 2021 11:16 AM
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US consumer confidence returns to pre-pandemic levels
WASHINGTON — Consumer confidence rose sharply for a second straight month, hitting the highest level since the pandemic began, as the rapid rollout of vaccines and another round of U.S. financial support for Americans boosts optimism.
Apr 27, 2021 9:31 AM
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Low student loan interest rates could be an opportunity for head start on investing
When the federal government set the interest rate for federal student loans at zero and provincial interest rates were set at a low 3.
Apr 27, 2021 8:00 AM
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Travis Scott casts a philanthropic eye toward HBCU students
Travis Scott, the rapper famous for his string of stylish hip-hop hits, from “SICKO MODE” to “Highest in the Room," and for the wild mosh pits at his concerts, has been flexing his philanthropic arms.
Apr 27, 2021 7:58 AM
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US home prices rose 11.9% in February, fastest since 2014
WASHINGTON — U.S. home prices rose in February at the fastest pace in nearly seven years as strong demand for housing collided with a tight supply of homes on the market.
Apr 27, 2021 7:51 AM
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