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TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,705.95, down 48.19): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 49 cents, or 1.27 per cent, to $39.00 on 12.7 million shares.

WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says bringing Swoop and Sunwing Airlines under its banner won't lead to higher airfares, since integrating the discount carriers will also tamp down costs.

TORONTO — Losses in technology and battery metals helped lead Canada's main stock index lower despite gains in energy Wednesday, while U.S. markets were also down.

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon was sued Wednesday by the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly engaging in a yearslong effort to enroll consumers without consent into Amazon Prime and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.

TORONTO — The organization representing chartered professional accountants across Canada said it was blindsided by news that two of its provincial counterparts have decided to part ways with the national body amid disagreements over how best to gover

NEW YORK (AP) — Tech stocks fell Wednesday, keeping Wall Street mixed and sapping more momentum from its five-week rally. The S&P 500 closed 0.

HALIFAX — Underwater noises described as “banging” have been heard in an area of the Atlantic where a submersible disappeared three days ago near the wreck of the Titanic, search officials confirmed Wednesday. However, U.S. Coast Guard Capt.

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada's governing council considered waiting until July to raise interest rates, but ultimately decided to act sooner in the face of hot economic data.

WASHINGTON (AP) — With inflation in the United States still excessive, most Federal Reserve officials expect to raise interest rates further this year, Chair Jerome Powell told a House committee Wednesday.

OTTAWA — Canadian retail sales came in stronger than initially estimated, as analysts say consumers proved resilient amid an economically challenging environment but that momentum is expected to slow. Retail sales rose 1.1 per cent to $65.