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S&P/TSX composite index ticks back up on Wednesday as U.S. markets droop

S&P/TSX composite index ticks back up on Wednesday as U.S. markets droop

TORONTO — Canada's main stock market inched upward in trading on Wednesday, rebounding slightly from the day before even as U.S. markets sagged. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 69.29 points to 20,275.
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Renewable energy workers say Alberta's pause will wipe out season of work

Renewable energy workers say Alberta's pause will wipe out season of work

Alberta's decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold, an industry group says.
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Stock market today: Wall Street slips as markets brace for coming report on inflation

Stock market today: Wall Street slips as markets brace for coming report on inflation

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slipped Wednesday, as Wall Street braced for a highly anticipated report on inflation that's on the way. The S&P 500 fell 31.67, or 0.7%, to 4,467.71 for its sixth drop in the last seven days.
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Biden issues an executive order restricting U.S. investments in Chinese technology

Biden issues an executive order restricting U.S. investments in Chinese technology

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a sign of growing strains between the world's two biggest powers, President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday that would block and regulate high-tech U.S.-based investments going toward China .
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NS Power outlines tree-cutting plan to help reduce hurricane-caused outages

NS Power outlines tree-cutting plan to help reduce hurricane-caused outages

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's electric utility says its plans to nearly double its tree-trimming budget should improve reliability in electrical service when the next hurricane strikes.
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Metro sees profits jump on sales growth as striking workers push for wage gains

Metro sees profits jump on sales growth as striking workers push for wage gains

MONTREAL — Metro Inc. said Wednesday that its earnings surged in its latest results, fuelled by higher same-store sales and a favourable tax ruling, as the company faces calls from striking workers to share more of those gains.
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Used vehicle prices moderating but remain high after pandemic spike: survey

Used vehicle prices moderating but remain high after pandemic spike: survey

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — Used vehicle prices continued to moderate in the first half of the year but remain higher than historical levels amid vehicle sourcing challenges, according to the results of a survey by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants.
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WSP Global raises earnings forecast as profits soar

WSP Global raises earnings forecast as profits soar

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. is riding high after boosting its earnings forecast for the year, buoyed by organic growth as well as recent acquisitions that have boosted revenues.
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Special counsel got a search warrant for Twitter to turn over info on Trump's account, documents say

Special counsel got a search warrant for Twitter to turn over info on Trump's account, documents say

Special counsel Jack Smith's team obtained a search warrant in January for records related to former President Donald Trump's Twitter account, and a judge levied a $350,000 fine on the company for a delay in complying, according to court documents re
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Brookfield Asset Management aims to raise US$150B this year, even as earnings drop

Brookfield Asset Management aims to raise US$150B this year, even as earnings drop

TORONTO — Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. says it expects to raise a multibillion-dollar bundle of cash this year after boosting distributable earnings last quarter, even as net income fell by a third.
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