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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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,629.45, up 395.61 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Health care. Down 19 cents, or 20.43 per cent, to 74 cents on 18.
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Statistics Canada says household debt-to-income ratio lower in Q3, service costs up

Statistics Canada says household debt-to-income ratio lower in Q3, service costs up

TORONTO — The amount Canadians owe relative to their income edged lower in the third quarter, but the cost of servicing that debt relative to income climbed, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday.
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At least one Canadian airline will be gone within two years, Porter CEO predicts

At least one Canadian airline will be gone within two years, Porter CEO predicts

Porter Airlines CEO Michael Deluce says the travel market is too small to keep all of Canada's airlines afloat for two more years, even as several embark on swift expansion plans — Porter most of all.
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Scotiabank increasing North American focus, could exit some foreign markets

Scotiabank increasing North American focus, could exit some foreign markets

TORONTO — Scotiabank will focus its growth efforts closer to home and could exit some foreign markets under a new strategic plan outlined by chief executive Scott Thomson on Wednesday.
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TSX gains two per cent, led by energy, while U.S. markets also gain after rate hold

TSX gains two per cent, led by energy, while U.S. markets also gain after rate hold

TORONTO — Strength in energy, utilities and base metals helped lead Canada's main stock index up almost two per cent on Wednesday, while U.S. markets also jumped after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it is keeping its overnight rate unchanged.
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Stock market today: Dow hits a record high and Treasury yields drop after the Fed signals rate cuts

Stock market today: Dow hits a record high and Treasury yields drop after the Fed signals rate cuts

NEW YORK (AP) — A powerful rally across Wall Street sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a record on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated that the cuts to interest rates investors crave so much may be coming next year.
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Transport Canada says Tesla recall will affect roughly 193,000 cars in Canada

Transport Canada says Tesla recall will affect roughly 193,000 cars in Canada

OTTAWA — Tesla's recall over its autopilot function will affect about 193,000 vehicles in Canada. Transport Canada says Tesla will provide an over-the-air software update to fix the advanced driver assistance features.
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Retailers facing pricing pressure may have to pass increases to shoppers: Dollarama

Retailers facing pricing pressure may have to pass increases to shoppers: Dollarama

If domestic manufacturers and suppliers keep pushing their prices up on food and several household goods, Dollarama Inc.'s chief executive says retailers will have no choice but to pass the increases on to customers.
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Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot . Documents posted Wednesday by U.
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PwC pays $1.45 million in fines to CPA Ontario for breaching code of conduct

PwC pays $1.45 million in fines to CPA Ontario for breaching code of conduct

TORONTO — CPA Ontario says accounting firm PwC has paid $1.45 million in fines and costs after 445 staff shared answers during mandatory internal training assessments between 2016 and 2020.
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