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US stocks edge higher, regaining footing after slump Friday

US stocks edge higher, regaining footing after slump Friday

BEIJING — Stock indexes are edging higher on Wall Street Monday as markets regain their footing following a big stumble on Friday on worries about the spread of the new variant of the coronavirus. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% as of 10:49 a.m. Eastern.
Canadians to get biggest drop in gasoline prices since 2009 over COVID variant fears

Canadians to get biggest drop in gasoline prices since 2009 over COVID variant fears

Canadians should experience the fastest drop in gasoline prices in nearly 13 years on Sunday as fears about a virulent new COVID-19 variant are expected to provide a break of 11 cents per litre at the pumps.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Bank earnings: Canada’s big banks are set to report earnings this week, with Scotiabank kicking things off on Tuesday, followed by RBC and National Bank on Wednesda
Banking's shift to cloud gathers steam as pandemic and fintechs spur faster adoption

Banking's shift to cloud gathers steam as pandemic and fintechs spur faster adoption

TORONTO — Canada's big banks are undergoing a migration.
Britain tightens COVID rules as world on alert over omicron

Britain tightens COVID rules as world on alert over omicron

LONDON (AP) — The U.K.
Regulator rejects Enbridge's Mainline pipeline system contracting proposal

Regulator rejects Enbridge's Mainline pipeline system contracting proposal

CALGARY — Canada's main energy regulator has rejected Enbridge Inc.'s proposal to fill its Mainline pipeline network through long-term contracts.
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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,125.90, down 487.29 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down $2.20, or 6.47 per cent, to $31.82 on 19.7 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite down nearly 500 points as COVID variant worries rattle market

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 500 points as COVID variant worries rattle market

Canada's main stock index had its worst day in more than a year Friday as worries about a new COVID variant in southern Africa prompted a broad-based selloff by spooked investors. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 487.28 points at 21,125.
B.C. allows pot shops to sell cannabis-themed books, clothes and more

B.C. allows pot shops to sell cannabis-themed books, clothes and more

VICTORIA — B.C.'s private cannabis stores can now start stocking pot-themed clothing, books and other goods.
Rogers rejects criticism from competitors on Shaw deal, offers some concessions

Rogers rejects criticism from competitors on Shaw deal, offers some concessions

GATINEAU, Que. — Rogers Communications Inc. used the last day of CRTC hearings reviewing its proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc.