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Stocks rise on Wall Street as trade talks press ahead

Stocks rise on Wall Street as trade talks press ahead

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as the Trump administration sought to win more deals with global trading partners. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.9%.
Negative stories about Rogers Stadium are 'branding poison' for the sponsor, marketers say

Negative stories about Rogers Stadium are 'branding poison' for the sponsor, marketers say

TORONTO — As a marketing expert, Markus Giesler was aghast after hearing Coldplay frontman Chris Martin blast Toronto's brand new Rogers Stadium onstage.
The Conservative party raised a record amount in 2024 — and spent even more

The Conservative party raised a record amount in 2024 — and spent even more

OTTAWA — The Conservative party's spending outstripped its record fundraising total in 2024 as it ramped up advertising and internal polling ahead of the federal election.
Quarter of Ont. mutual fund dealers say customers sold unneeded products: survey

Quarter of Ont. mutual fund dealers say customers sold unneeded products: survey

TORONTO — A regulator-led survey of Ontario mutual fund dealers based out of big banks finds a sizable minority are not always acting in the interests of clients.
A look at the countries that received Trump's tariff letters

A look at the countries that received Trump's tariff letters

President Donald Trump has sent letters to a handful of countries this week outlining higher tariffs they'll face if they don't make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1.
EQB names Open Text chief financial officer Chadwick Westlake as next CEO

EQB names Open Text chief financial officer Chadwick Westlake as next CEO

TORONTO — EQB Inc. has named its former chief financial officer Chadwick Westlake as its next CEO, succeeding Andrew Moor who died unexpectedly last month. Westlake, who will assume the role effective Aug.
Mortgage renewals will strain Canadians, but most will manage: TD report

Mortgage renewals will strain Canadians, but most will manage: TD report

TORONTO — A report by TD Bank suggests mortgage renewals are expected to strain Canadian households, but most borrowers will manage albeit with less financial flexibility.
Quebec government reassigns head of auto insurance board amid scandal

Quebec government reassigns head of auto insurance board amid scandal

QUÉBEC — The Quebec government has reassigned the president and CEO of the province's auto insurance board. Éric Ducharme's dismissal from the top job was confirmed by a government source who was not authorized to speak publicly.
Impala plans to close Ontario palladium mine due to low prices

Impala plans to close Ontario palladium mine due to low prices

THUNDER BAY — Impala Platinum Holding Ltd. plans to end production at its Lac des Iles mine in northwestern Ontario at the end of May next year due to low palladium prices.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years at the helm of Elon Musk's social media platform

X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years at the helm of Elon Musk's social media platform

NEW YORK (AP) — X CEO Linda Yaccarino said she’s stepping down after two years running Elon Musk’s social media platform.
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