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S&P/TSX composite ticks lower Tuesday on mixed trading, U.S. markets rise

S&P/TSX composite ticks lower Tuesday on mixed trading, U.S. markets rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ticked lower Tuesday amid mixed trading results, while U.S. markets moved higher. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 30.59 points at 20,551.53. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 26.
Crave introduces ad-supported tiers, including a $9.99/month plan

Crave introduces ad-supported tiers, including a $9.99/month plan

TORONTO — Crave is introducing two ad-supported tiers that each shave $5 or $10 off the monthly subscription fee. Bell Media says its new Crave Basic with Ads costs $9.99/month, while Crave Standard with Ads costs $14.99/month.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Big Tech profit reports

Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Big Tech profit reports

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed higher as Wall Street waits to hear from some of its most influential companies, and whether their huge rally this year was justified. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Tuesday, its highest level in more than 15 months.
China removes its outspoken foreign minister during a bumpy time in relations with the US

China removes its outspoken foreign minister during a bumpy time in relations with the US

BEIJING (AP) — China removed its sometimes outspoken foreign minister on Tuesday and replaced him with his predecessor at an unusually scheduled meeting, a move that has fueled rumors about what might be going on with the nation's Communist Party eli
Narrowed price discount for oilsands bitumen in Q2 should boost cash flows: Analysts

Narrowed price discount for oilsands bitumen in Q2 should boost cash flows: Analysts

CALGARY — Analysts say they're expecting strong second quarter earnings from Canadian heavy oil producers.
Consultation on TTC wireless access proposes 'expedited' negotiation timelines

Consultation on TTC wireless access proposes 'expedited' negotiation timelines

TORONTO — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne's newly launched consultation process regarding wireless access on Toronto's subway system proposes a timeline that could see the dispute between carriers resolved by December and partial servic
Toronto's downtown office vacancy rate inched up in the second quarter: Avison Young

Toronto's downtown office vacancy rate inched up in the second quarter: Avison Young

Toronto's downtown office vacancy rate hit 12 per cent in the second quarter, up from 11.6 per cent in the first quarter to continue an upward trend, according to Avison Young. That rate is far higher than the 2.
UPS reaches tentative contract with 340,000 unionized workers potentially dodging calamitous strike

UPS reaches tentative contract with 340,000 unionized workers potentially dodging calamitous strike

NEW YORK (AP) — UPS has reached a contract agreement with its 340,000-person strong union Tuesday, averting a strike that had the potential to disrupt logistics nationwide for businesses and households alike.
Spending on fun isn’t impossible — it’s just hard, experts say

Spending on fun isn’t impossible — it’s just hard, experts say

When the cost of nearly everything is on the rise it can be difficult for young Canadians to imagine putting money aside for wants, rather than solely for needs.
Champagne launches consultation to ensure wireless coverage for all TTC riders

Champagne launches consultation to ensure wireless coverage for all TTC riders

OTTAWA — Canada's federal industry minister said he's taking action to ensure riders on Toronto's transit system have wireless coverage as soon as possible.