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Cenovus Energy shares jump after it ups dividend, beats on Q1 earnings

Cenovus Energy shares jump after it ups dividend, beats on Q1 earnings

CALGARY — Shares in oil producer Cenovus Energy Inc.
US infant mortality dropped in 2024. Experts partly credit RSV shots

US infant mortality dropped in 2024. Experts partly credit RSV shots

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's infant mortality rate dropped last year after two years of hovering at a late-pandemic plateau.
S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points, with energy leading the way

S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points, with energy leading the way

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up nearly 100 points on Thursday, with energy leading the way as some of the country's biggest oil names reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 92.
M&A may have to wait amid trade war, but WSP Global CEO sanguine as profits rise

M&A may have to wait amid trade war, but WSP Global CEO sanguine as profits rise

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. remains largely insulated from tariff fallout and cost-cutting by the U.S.
What Trump's agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada

What Trump's agreement with the U.K. suggests about trade talks with Canada

While the agreement announced Thursday has not been finalized and many details remain unclear, it suggests the president is willing to lower some tariffs but not to drop duties completely.
Joe Biden blames Kamala Harris' loss on sexism and racism and rejects concerns about his age

Joe Biden blames Kamala Harris' loss on sexism and racism and rejects concerns about his age

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Joe Biden says he's responsible for Donald Trump's victory last fall, but he attributes Kamala Harris' loss, at least in part, to sexism and racism.
Jennifer Aniston's alleged stalker appears in court shirtless and a judge orders a mental evaluation

Jennifer Aniston's alleged stalker appears in court shirtless and a judge orders a mental evaluation

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Thursday ordered that a man who authorities say crashed his car through the front gate of Jennifer Aniston's home must go through mental-health court to determine whether he is competent to face felony stalking and vanda
Wall Street rises on hopes for trade deals that could forestall a recession

Wall Street rises on hopes for trade deals that could forestall a recession

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose after the United States and United Kingdom announced a deal on trade that would lower some tariffs and restrictions between the two countries. The S&P 500 climbed 0.
Tom Segura, Mae Martin, Russell Peters set for revamped Just For Laughs festival

Tom Segura, Mae Martin, Russell Peters set for revamped Just For Laughs festival

Tom Segura, Russell Peters and Russell Howard are among the headliners booked for a revamped Just For Laughs that its new owner says he hopes will bring the summer festival back to its position as an industry powerhouse.
Nova Scotia to speed up environmental reviews for clean energy projects

Nova Scotia to speed up environmental reviews for clean energy projects

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is accelerating the environmental review process for a number of clean energy projects to meet its climate goals and get off coal by 2030.