National Business

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,994.78, up 72.97 points): Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN). Utilities. Down 27 cents, or 2.55 per cent, to $10.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Tuesday, while U.S. markets were also up, though indexes on both sides of the border closed down slightly from late-morning highs. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 72.97 points at 19,994.78.

OTTAWA — Rogers Communications Inc. tried to build the case for a competitive Freedom Mobile during its cross examination of BCE Inc.

HALIFAX — Drugstore shortages in Canada are now extending beyond the children's pain and fever medication aisle into other over-the-counter and prescription drugs as supply problems worsen across the country.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing higher, boosted by more signs the nation’s high inflation may be falling off faster than expected.

Several real estate industry observers say the housing market isn't roaring back, despite October delivering the first month-over-month uptick in home sales since February.

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence blames Donald Trump for endangering his family “and all those serving at the Capitol” on Jan. 6 in a new memoir released Tuesday.

OTTAWA — Manufacturing sales were unchanged in September at $70.4 billion, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Adults. They, too, need fun stuff for the holidays.

As the stock market gyrates and a possible recession looms, many young investors may be looking to rethink their investment portfolios.