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Stock market today: Wall Street rebounds to its best day in weeks, led by Big Tech

Stock market today: Wall Street rebounds to its best day in weeks, led by Big Tech

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street burst out of its hangover Thursday, as U.S. stocks bounced back in a widespread rally following their worst day since September. The S&P 500 gained 1.2% to recover three quarters of its sharp loss from the day before.
Graduates entering weak markets face long-term effects, lower earnings: TD Economics

Graduates entering weak markets face long-term effects, lower earnings: TD Economics

TORONTO — Recent graduates entering the job market during high unemployment may see a lasting affect their earnings, especially for younger and inexperienced workers, according to a new report -- but work-integrated learning program could improve job
Trans Mountain mulling how to remove 'obstruction' causing newest construction delay

Trans Mountain mulling how to remove 'obstruction' causing newest construction delay

CALGARY — The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion continues to work to find a solution for its latest unexpected construction challenge in B.C. Crown corporation Trans Mountain Corp.
European Union overcomes threat of Hungary veto to seal $54 billion aid package for Ukraine

European Union overcomes threat of Hungary veto to seal $54 billion aid package for Ukraine

BRUSSELS (AP) — Leaders of the 27 European Union countries sealed a deal Thursday to provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in support for its war-ravaged economy after Hungary dropped weeks of threats to veto the measure .
Interest rates not to blame for housing crisis, Macklem says

Interest rates not to blame for housing crisis, Macklem says

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank can't solve the housing crisis with interest rates because the root cause is a supply shortage.
Calgary sees bump in home sales but inventory remains low in tight market

Calgary sees bump in home sales but inventory remains low in tight market

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says there were 1,650 home sales in January, marking a 37.7 per cent year-over-year increase as the city saw a 15.4 per cent bump in newly listed homes.
Canada Goose eyes price hikes as budgets tighten at home but business booms in China

Canada Goose eyes price hikes as budgets tighten at home but business booms in China

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. said further price increases are on the table even as buyers rethink their spending choices amid higher inflation and interest rates over the past two years.
France's 2 key farmers unions suspend protests after the government offers new measures

France's 2 key farmers unions suspend protests after the government offers new measures

PARIS (AP) — France’s two major farmers unions announced they would lift country-wide blockades Thursday, shortly after the prime minister introduced new measures aimed at protecting their livelihoods that they described as “tangible progress.
Rogers CEO not concerned by higher churn rate as company reports Q4 profit down

Rogers CEO not concerned by higher churn rate as company reports Q4 profit down

The chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc. dismissed analyst concerns about wireless customers leaving the carrier, saying the company was focused on its premium brand where performance was stronger.
Rogers Sugar refinery workers in Vancouver ratify new five-year contract

Rogers Sugar refinery workers in Vancouver ratify new five-year contract

VANCOUVER — Rogers Sugar Inc. says unionized workers at its Vancouver refinery have ratified a new collective agreement. The five-year deal brings an end a strike that began in September.