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S&P/TSX composite higher, U.S. markets mixed as record-breaking first quarter ends
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose to a new closing high Thursday ahead of the long weekend, while U.S. markets were mixed as a record-breaking quarter for equities came to a close. U.S.
Mar 28, 2024 2:48 PM
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Home Depot buying supplier to professional contractors in a deal valued at about $18.25 billion
Home Depot will buy SRS Distribution, a materials provider for professionals, in a deal valued at approximately $18.25 billion including debt.
Mar 28, 2024 2:34 PM
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Mild winter wreaks havoc on BRP snowmobile sales, as Ski-Doo maker cuts production
North America's warmest winter on record put a chill on snowmobile sales at BRP Inc., which saw profits plummet last quarter as a result. "I have been in the business for a long time and saw several challenging seasons.
Mar 28, 2024 2:25 PM
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Manitoba promises move to plastic health cards as part of upcoming budget
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to do away with paper health cards and switch to more durable plastic and digital ones.
Mar 28, 2024 1:52 PM
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Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
NEW YORK (AP) — Crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for a massive fraud on hundreds of thousands of customers that unraveled with the collapse of FTX, once one of the world’s most popular platforms for e
Mar 28, 2024 11:08 AM
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Biden administration restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday restored rules to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back back under former President Donald Trump. Among the changes announced, the U.S.
Mar 28, 2024 10:13 AM
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Statistics Canada reports real GDP up 0.6 per cent in January as Quebec strikes end
OTTAWA — Canada's real gross domestic product grew 0.6 per cent in January, helped by the end of public sector strikes in Quebec in November and December, Statistics Canada said Thursday.
Mar 28, 2024 9:03 AM
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Don't let the new car smell go to your head when borrowing to buy a car
OTTAWA — The thrill of driving a new car off a dealer's lot is appealing, but experts warn not to let the new car smell go to your head when it comes to borrowing money to make it happen.
Mar 28, 2024 8:00 AM
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Norwegians facing a shortage as Easter nears are hoarding eggs from neighboring Sweden
HELSINKI (AP) — A shortage of eggs in shops during Holy Week has led Norwegians to flock to supermarkets across the border in Sweden and hoard the traditional Easter food.
Mar 28, 2024 7:51 AM
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Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady as market heads toward another winning month
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are holding relatively steady as Wall Street coasts into the close of its latest winning month and quarter. The S&P 500 was little changed early Thursday after setting an all-time high the day before.
Mar 28, 2024 7:42 AM
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