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Asian shares mostly gain after rally on Wall Street

Asian shares mostly gain after rally on Wall Street

BANGKOK (AP) — Stocks were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday after Wall Street rallied in its latest about-face in recent topsy-turvy trading. Oil prices and U.S. futures advanced and the dollar was trading near 149 Japanese yen.
BTS members will serve in S. Korea military, regroup in '25

BTS members will serve in S. Korea military, regroup in '25

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The members of K-pop band BTS will serve their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, their management company said Monday, effectively ending a debate on whether they should be granted exemptions because of their
Kanye West to buy conservative social media platform Parler

Kanye West to buy conservative social media platform Parler

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is offering to buy right-wing friendly social network Parler shortly after getting locked out of Twitter and Instagram for antisemitic posts.
S&P/TSX composite up nearly 300 points, U.S. markets also up

S&P/TSX composite up nearly 300 points, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed up almost 300 points Monday ahead of Statistics Canada releasing its latest inflation data on Wednesday, while U.S. markets were also up. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 294.67 points at 18,621.02.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,621.02, up 294.67 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 90 cents, or 1.8 per cent, to $50.84 on 13.8 million shares.
Loblaw freezes prices of all No Name brand products until Jan. 31, 2023

Loblaw freezes prices of all No Name brand products until Jan. 31, 2023

Canada’s biggest grocer is freezing prices on all its No Name products until next year as double-digit food inflation sends grocery bills spiralling. Loblaw Companies Ltd.
CRTC still weighing Telus' request to introduce credit card fee

CRTC still weighing Telus' request to introduce credit card fee

OTTAWA — Canada's telecom regulator says it needs more time to weigh an application from Telus Corp. to introduce a processing fee for certain customers that pay their bills by credit card.
Nokia's Canada expansion an effort to diversify away from Huawei, some experts say

Nokia's Canada expansion an effort to diversify away from Huawei, some experts say

OTTAWA — Nokia Canada, the federal government, Ontario government and City of Ottawa have announced plans to turn the company's Ottawa facility into a research and development technology hub, a move some industry watchers say is likely an effort to d
Most consumers and businesses expect recession; views on inflation diverge: BoC

Most consumers and businesses expect recession; views on inflation diverge: BoC

OTTAWA — Most consumers and businesses think Canada will enter a recession, according to new surveys from the Bank of Canada, but businesses expect upward pressure on prices and wages to ease while consumers are still pessimistic about inflation in t
Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards crown Lecavalier, Mr. Saturday top brands

Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards crown Lecavalier, Mr. Saturday top brands

TORONTO — The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards has named Lecavalier the year’s top womenswear brand and Mr. Saturday the top menswear brand.