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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Markets closed Canadian markets are closed Monday this year because Canada Day lands on the Saturday. U.S.
Labour shortage in construction adding extra pressure to housing supply gap: experts

Labour shortage in construction adding extra pressure to housing supply gap: experts

TORONTO — The construction industry is short tens of thousands of workers, and experts say a coming wave of retirements could make the problem worse even as Canada is millions of homes behind what's needed to reach housing affordability this decade.
The Dutch king apologizes for his country's role in slavery on 150th anniversary of abolition

The Dutch king apologizes for his country's role in slavery on 150th anniversary of abolition

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized Saturday for his country's role in slavery and asked for forgiveness in a historic speech greeted by cheers and whoops at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery.
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 Fridayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,155.29, up 242.12 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up 75 cents, or 1.02 per cent, to $74.48 on 16.
TTC documents suggest Rogers would use consortium model for wireless network build

TTC documents suggest Rogers would use consortium model for wireless network build

TORONTO — The TTC thought Rogers Communications Inc.
S&P/TSX composite closes out trading week on winning streak

S&P/TSX composite closes out trading week on winning streak

Canada's main stock index closed out the first half of the year on a buoyant note, posting triple-digit gains heading into the three-day weekend while U.S. stock markets also moved higher. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 242.
Stock market today: Another rally leaves Wall Street with a 15.9% gain for first half of the year

Stock market today: Another rally leaves Wall Street with a 15.9% gain for first half of the year

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street blazed to another rally to cap a winning week, month and first half of the year after reports suggested pressure on inflation may be easing. The S&P 500 jumped 1.2% Friday to reach its highest level since April 2022.
Ex-Ohio GOP chair, lobbyist Matt Borges shows remorse, gets 5 years for role in $60M bribery scheme

Ex-Ohio GOP chair, lobbyist Matt Borges shows remorse, gets 5 years for role in $60M bribery scheme

CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio lobbyist Matt Borges was sentenced Friday to five years in prison for his part in the largest corruption scandal in Ohio history.
Canaccord Genuity facing investigation into its wholesale market-making activities

Canaccord Genuity facing investigation into its wholesale market-making activities

TORONTO — Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. says it is facing a regulatory investigation that could result in it paying a "significant penalty.
The Supreme Court rejects Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt

The Supreme Court rejects Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Supreme Court on Friday effectively killed President Joe Biden’s $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans. “This fight is not over,” he said.
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