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S&P/TSX index down as oil prices jump on Middle East conflict, U.S. markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index dipped lower on Thursday as losses outweighed strength in energy stocks, while U.S. markets also moved lower.Markets broadly...

Taxpayers in 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS in 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free.The federal tax...

Mark Carney to release book ‘The Hinge’, a look at Canada’s ‘path forward’

TORONTO — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is publishing his prescription for "a path forward" as Canada faces an "increasingly divided and...

SAP, Carahsoft Probe Widens to Work With Nearly 100 Agencies

(Bloomberg) -- US prosecutors are broadening a probe of potential price-fixing by German software maker SAP SE and tech reseller Carahsoft Technology Corp., seeking...

Oil gains 5% on supply disruption worries following Biden comments on Israel-Iran tensions

Oil rose more than 5% on Thursday over fears of supply disruptions stemming from an expected Israeli retaliatory strike against Iran.Remarks from President Biden...

Two US senators criticize DOJ over Boeing plea deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two U.S. senators criticized the Justice Department's plea deal with Boeing struck in July and said the government should take action...

Factbox-Retailers with highest number of shipments into US East Coast ports

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The largest dockworker strike in nearly fifty years has entered its third day at U.S. East Coast ports, threatening shortages...

B.C. NDP unveils election platform, focusing on ‘tough challenges’ — and John Rustad

New Democrat Leader David Eby has released his party’s British Columbia election campaign platform promising to find solutions to “today’s tough challenges” in the...

Google’s search engine’s latest AI injection will answer voiced questions about video and photos

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is injecting its search engine with more artificial intelligence that will enable people to voice questions about images and...

Hedge Fund Two Sigma Opening Real Estate Unit to Outside Capital

(Bloomberg) -- Two Sigma Investments is preparing to raise money for a real estate fund that taps the firm’s expertise in data science, opening...

Rare whale died of chronic entanglement in Maine fishing gear

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A rare whale found dead off Massachusetts earlier this year died as a result of entanglement in Maine lobster fishing...

Competition Bureau gets court order demanding info from Air Canada, WestJet

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau says it has obtained court orders requiring Air Canada and WestJet to hand over information for the watchdog's...

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