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S&P/TSX composite down in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks also lower

S&P/TSX composite down in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks also lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down in late-morning trading despite strength in the energy sector, while U.S. stock markets also moved lower. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 46.45 point at 26,522.16.
U.S. trade, geopolitics top financial concerns among Canadians: HOOPP survey

U.S. trade, geopolitics top financial concerns among Canadians: HOOPP survey

TORONTO — A new survey finds geopolitical instability and U.S. trade tensions are top sources of financial concern for Canadians, and even impacting retirement planning for some.
NAACP files intent to sue Elon Musk's xAI company over supercomputer air pollution

NAACP files intent to sue Elon Musk's xAI company over supercomputer air pollution

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The NAACP filed an intent to sue Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI on Tuesday over concerns about air pollution generated by a supercomputer located near predominantly Black communities.
Doug Ford blasts Netflix doc on late brother Rob Ford: 'Let him rest in peace'

Doug Ford blasts Netflix doc on late brother Rob Ford: 'Let him rest in peace'

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says a new Netflix documentary about his late brother Rob Ford is "disgusting.
Canadians give themselves a C grade in AI skills, TD survey shows

Canadians give themselves a C grade in AI skills, TD survey shows

A new survey from Toronto-Dominion Bank shows Canadians may be more adept with AI than they believe, with lower levels of trust and familiarity potentially holding them back.
Statistics Canada updates CPI basket, raises weight of shelter and transportation

Statistics Canada updates CPI basket, raises weight of shelter and transportation

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada on Tuesday updated the basket weights for the goods and services it uses to determine inflation, increasing the influence of the shelter and transportation components.
Young grads face a tough job market. Here's how to make your way in

Young grads face a tough job market. Here's how to make your way in

A slowing job market and economic uncertainty have made it harder for new graduates to get their foot in the door.
Why target-date funds are great IRA investments

Why target-date funds are great IRA investments

Why do target-date funds make ideal IRA investments? Here to discuss this topic is Jason Kephart, a senior principal with Morningstar’s manager research team. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
US stocks slip on Wall Street on signs of weaker spending by consumers

US stocks slip on Wall Street on signs of weaker spending by consumers

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are falling following signals that one of the economy’s main engines, spending by households, is weakening while Israel’s conflict with Iran may be worsening. The S&P 500 was 0.3% lower in early trading Tuesday.
Federal government says it will move open banking forward at 'earliest opportunity'

Federal government says it will move open banking forward at 'earliest opportunity'

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will introduce legislation to implement open banking at its "earliest opportunity" as some advocates warn the project's momentum may have stalled.