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UK to supply tanks to Ukraine as Russian missiles hit Kyiv

UK to supply tanks to Ukraine as Russian missiles hit Kyiv

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday promised to provide tanks and artillery systems to Ukraine, amid renewed missile attacks by Moscow targeting multiple Ukrainian cities for the first time in nearly two weeks.
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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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,360.10, up 148.90): Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN). Utilities. Down 60 cents, or 6.30 per cent, to $8.93 on 10.
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S&P/TSX composite rises 150 points Friday, U.S. markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite rises 150 points Friday, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose almost 150 points Friday on broad-based gains, ending the week up 2.8 per cent The S&P/TSX composite index was up 148.90 points at 20,360.10 U.S. markets also rose.
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Wall Street ends higher as company earnings season kicks off

Wall Street ends higher as company earnings season kicks off

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as earnings reporting season got underway and CEOs began to show how well or poorly they’re navigating high inflation and a slowing economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.
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Canadian Pacific Railway and Unifor reach tentative deal for 1,200 workers

Canadian Pacific Railway and Unifor reach tentative deal for 1,200 workers

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and Unifor have reached a tentative collective agreement for 1,200 workers who are responsible for maintaining rail cars and locomotives.
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Tesla cuts vehicle prices in bid to boost flagging demand

Tesla cuts vehicle prices in bid to boost flagging demand

DETROIT (AP) — With its sales slowing and its stock price tumbling, Tesla Inc.
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Explosion in gas pipeline in Lithuania, no injuries reported

Explosion in gas pipeline in Lithuania, no injuries reported

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — An explosion occurred Friday in a gas pipeline in central Lithuania, officials said.
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Resilient economy may muddle inflation fight, recession still expected: economists

Resilient economy may muddle inflation fight, recession still expected: economists

TORONTO — Canadian households and the overall economy have proven surprisingly resilient in the face of rising interest rates, said senior economists from the big banks, which could complicate the fight against inflation.
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Yellen tells Congress US expected to hit debt limit Thursday

Yellen tells Congress US expected to hit debt limit Thursday

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen notified Congress on Friday that the U.S. is projected to reach its debt limit on Thursday and will then resort to “extraordinary measures” to avoid default.
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CIBC head of Canadian personal and business banking Laura Dottori-Attanasio retiring

CIBC head of Canadian personal and business banking Laura Dottori-Attanasio retiring

TORONTO — CIBC says Laura Dottori-Attanasio, senior executive vice-president and group head for Canadian personal and business banking, is retiring. Dottori-Attanasio's last day at the bank is Feb.
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