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Microsoft buys gamer Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

Microsoft buys gamer Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

Microsoft is paying nearly $70 billion for Activision Blizzard, the maker of “Candy Crush’’ and ‘’Call of Duty,’’ as it seeks an edge in the fiercely competitive businesses of mobile gaming and virtual-reality technology. The all-cash $68.
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Stationery maker Bic to buy Toronto temporary tattoo company for US$65 million

Stationery maker Bic to buy Toronto temporary tattoo company for US$65 million

TORONTO — Bic is buying Inkbox, a Toronto-based temporary tattoo company, for US$65 million. The stationery and shaver giant says Inkbox will broaden its portfolio, which already includes BodyMark temporary tattoo markers.
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CMHC says annual pace of housing starts fell in December, down 22% from November

CMHC says annual pace of housing starts fell in December, down 22% from November

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in December fell 22 per cent when compared with November.
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Satellite photos show aftermath of Abu Dhabi oil site attack

Satellite photos show aftermath of Abu Dhabi oil site attack

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Satellite photos obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday appear to show the aftermath of a fatal attack on an oil facility in the capital of the United Arab Emirates claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels.
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Restaurant company MTY Food Group raising quarterly dividend to 21 cents per share

Restaurant company MTY Food Group raising quarterly dividend to 21 cents per share

MONTREAL — MTY Food Group Inc. is raising its quarterly dividend. The franchisor and operator of restaurants says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 21 cents per share on Feb. 15 to shareholders of record on Feb. 3.
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Malta legislator becomes 3rd female EU Parliament president

Malta legislator becomes 3rd female EU Parliament president

BRUSSELS (AP) — Roberta Metsola, a Christian Democrat from Malta, was elected president of the European Union’s parliament Tuesday, putting women in three of the four biggest jobs in the 27-nation bloc.
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Hong Kong to cull 2,000 hamsters as some test COVID-positive

Hong Kong to cull 2,000 hamsters as some test COVID-positive

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities said Tuesday that they will cull some 2,000 hamsters after several of the rodents tested positive for the virus at a pet store where an infected employee was working.
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K-Way windbreaker brand taps hip new market with R&D line

K-Way windbreaker brand taps hip new market with R&D line

MILAN (AP) — K-way, the Franco-Italian brand synonymous with windbreakers, is stepping into luxury fashion with its first live runway show ever on the closing day of Milan Fashion Week.
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Pharrell Williams calls for economic equity during MLK event

Pharrell Williams calls for economic equity during MLK event

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Singer and music producer Pharrell Williams is challenging corporate America to “do more" by supporting entrepreneurs of color and adopting economic equity measures.
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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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,537.45, up 179.89 points.) TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Up 49 cents, or 0.78 per cent, to $63.29 on 7.3 million shares.
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