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HALIFAX — A sparkly jewelry store with interactive displays. An upscale parka retailer with a walk-in freezer. A cosmetics store with virtual makeup to try on.

TORONTO — TMX Group Ltd. has signed a deal to acquire AST Investor Services Inc. (Canada) for $165 million.

BANGKOK — Thailand’s government lodged complaints with police Thursday against Facebook and Twitter, alleging they failed to comply with court orders to block content judged illegal under Thai law.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a story published September 23, 2020, The Associated Press reported California is home to 34 electric vehicle manufacturers.

MONTREAL — TC Transcontinental says it will close its printing activities in Winnipeg early next year in a move that will result in the permanent layoff of 110 employees.

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is expected to bring an antitrust action against Google in coming weeks, focusing on its dominance in online search and whether it was used to stifle competition and hurt consumers, a person familiar with the matte

TORONTO — The Liberal government unveiled a plan to rein in tech giants in its throne speech this week, but experts say there is much more that should be included.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (15,912.26, up 95.15 points.) Just Energy Group Inc. (TSX:JE). Energy. Up 39.5 cents, or 114.49 per cent, to 74 cents on 49.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost its early mojo but still closed higher Thursday as volatility continued to grip markets. Markets lost some of their early momentum but turned higher by the end of trading.

VANCOUVER — Hootsuite says it is terminating a contract it has with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a "broad emotional and passionate" reaction from staff.