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U.K. regulator reviewing plan to address concerns with Uni-Select-LKQ deal

U.K. regulator reviewing plan to address concerns with Uni-Select-LKQ deal

MONTREAL — The competition regulator in Britain has raised concerns about LKQ Corp.'s agreement to buy Canadian company Uni-Select Inc. and is reviewing a plan put forth by the companies to address its issues.
Feeling blue? Bell Canada seeks to trademark 'Bell Blue' signature colour

Feeling blue? Bell Canada seeks to trademark 'Bell Blue' signature colour

TORONTO — Customers may recognize the medium dark shade of cyan-blue from the logo at the top of their monthly phone and internet bill, or from a billboard advertising the latest new television program airing soon.
B.C. port union local says new tentative deal reached with employers

B.C. port union local says new tentative deal reached with employers

VANCOUVER — A union local for B.C. port workers says that a tentative agreement has been reached between a union bargaining committee and employers.
Canada Child Benefit hailed for reducing poverty, as families get boosted payments

Canada Child Benefit hailed for reducing poverty, as families get boosted payments

OTTAWA — The Canada Child Benefit is being hailed for lifting children out of poverty seven years since its introduction, as families get a cost-of-living boost this month.
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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,436.87, down 54.30): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Finance. Up 19 cents, or 0.75 per cent, to $25.62 on 9.5 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite down Thursday as tech stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

S&P/TSX composite down Thursday as tech stocks fall, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Losses in technology stocks helped lead Canada's main stock index lower Thursday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed as the Nasdaq was dragged down by the weakness in technology. U.S.
Stock market today: Wall Street's rally fades after Tesla and Netflix fall

Stock market today: Wall Street's rally fades after Tesla and Netflix fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Drops for Tesla, Netflix and other big tech-oriented stocks are clamping the brakes on Wall Street’s torrid rally. The S&P 500 fell 0.
Consumer spending to soften in second half of 2023 as higher rates bite: experts

Consumer spending to soften in second half of 2023 as higher rates bite: experts

Consumer spending is expected to cool in the third quarter as interest rate hikes continue to work their way through the economy, experts said.
Budget watchdog reviewing underused housing tax again as U.S. critics push for relief

Budget watchdog reviewing underused housing tax again as U.S. critics push for relief

WASHINGTON — Canada's budget watchdog is taking a second look at Ottawa's new tax on underused housing that critics hope will lead to a last-minute reprieve for U.S. cottage owners.
Feds slow down timeline for faster Toronto-Quebec City railway

Feds slow down timeline for faster Toronto-Quebec City railway

MONTREAL — The federal government has slowed the timeline on a faster passenger railway set to stretch from Toronto to Quebec City.