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CALGARY — Wheat prices spiked on Monday as Russia's withdrawal from the UN-brokered Black Sea grain agreement over the weekend ignited fresh fears about global food security.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,426.14, down 45.05 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Health care. Up 81 cents, or 18.93 per cent, to $5.09 on 9.

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. markets slumped on the last day of October, with Canadian markets buoyed somewhat by energy stocks even as the price of oil fell. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 45.05 points at 19,426.14.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Cargojet Inc. credits its new strategy for a high performing third quarter, as the company adapts to uncertain customer demands while keeping a close eye on the economy. The Mississauga, Ont.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday will raise the possibility of imposing a ‘windfall tax’ on energy companies if they don't boost domestic production, as his administration aims to combat high gas prices just days before the midterm ele

TORONTO — TD Home and Auto Insurance Company, a subsidiary of TD Bank, has settled a class action lawsuit with Canadians whose trips were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and one expert says the situation reinforces the importance of understan

Billionaire Elon Musk is already floating major changes for Twitter as he begins his first week as owner of the social-media platform .

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates defended on Monday a decision by OPEC and its allies to cut oil production, even as an American envoy warned of “economic uncertainty” ahead for the world.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street, but with one day left in October major indexes are still headed for big gains for the month.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation hit a new record in the 19 countries that use the euro currency, fueled by out-of-control prices for natural gas and electricity due to Russia's war in Ukraine.