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Stocks drift lower, extending losses into 4th straight week

Stocks drift lower, extending losses into 4th straight week

NEW YORK — Stocks closed lower on Wall Street Tuesday, extending the market's losses into a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% after bouncing between a gain of 0.5% and a loss of 1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.
S&P/TSX composite closes down, U.S. markets end lower after choppy day

S&P/TSX composite closes down, U.S. markets end lower after choppy day

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down in a broad-based decline as encouraging economic data in the U.S. renewed fears of rate hikes only a day before Canada's central bank is set to announce its latest rate decision.
Michigan signals intent to appeal decision keeping Line 5 dispute in federal court

Michigan signals intent to appeal decision keeping Line 5 dispute in federal court

WASHINGTON — Michigan's chief law enforcement officer isn't quite ready to give up on getting the dispute over the cross-border Line 5 pipeline remanded back to state court. Attorney General Dana Nessel, whose strategy hinges on getting Gov.
Indigo names new Peter Ruis new CEO, founder Heather Reisman to become exec. chair

Indigo names new Peter Ruis new CEO, founder Heather Reisman to become exec. chair

TORONTO — Indigo Books & Music Inc. says Peter Ruis has been promoted to chief executive, replacing founder Heather Reisman, as the retailer grapples with changing consumer habits after two pandemic years.
Quebec election: Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Legault pitches more hydro dams

Quebec election: Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Legault pitches more hydro dams

BÉCANCOUR, Que.
Employer debt repayment benefits look to retain employees, alleviate financial stress

Employer debt repayment benefits look to retain employees, alleviate financial stress

In 2019, Nick Smith graduated with $50,000 worth of debt — $30,000 in student loans and $20,000 with a student line of credit.
UN agency calls for safety zone around Ukraine nuclear plant

UN agency calls for safety zone around Ukraine nuclear plant

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.N.
New UK leader vows to tackle energy crisis, ailing economy

New UK leader vows to tackle energy crisis, ailing economy

LONDON (AP) — Liz Truss became U.K.
Montreal home sales dropped 20% since August 2021: Quebec real estate association

Montreal home sales dropped 20% since August 2021: Quebec real estate association

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal's housing market shifted last month as sales dropped 20 per cent year-over-year and active listings rose by 37 per cent.
Juul to pay nearly $440M to settle states' teen vaping probe

Juul to pay nearly $440M to settle states' teen vaping probe

HARTFORD, Conn.