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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 (19,462,86, down 37.38 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up $1.71, or 1.91 per cent, to $91.19 on 7.
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Aimia to raise up to $32.5M in private placement, names new directors and board chair

Aimia to raise up to $32.5M in private placement, names new directors and board chair

TORONTO — Aimia Inc. has signed a deal to raise up to $32.5 million in a private placement of shares and warrants that will be used to fund operations and support its strategic investment plans.
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Mixed results on Wall St. and modest TSX loss amid oil price jump and tech weakness

Mixed results on Wall St. and modest TSX loss amid oil price jump and tech weakness

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index stepped lower Friday as broad-based weakness led by technology, battery metals and utilities outweighed energy gains, while U.S. markets were mixed amid losses in technology.
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Business groups applaud Supreme Court ruling against federal environmental impact law

Business groups applaud Supreme Court ruling against federal environmental impact law

CALGARY — Business groups and energy companies celebrated a decision Friday by the Supreme Court of Canada that ruled Ottawa's impact assessment law for major project approvals is largely unconstitutional.
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UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any time

UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any time

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union isn't adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says more walkouts could begin at any moment. Until this week the union had been announcing additional factories on Fridays.
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Bank regulator outlines expanded risk guidelines to include integrity, security

Bank regulator outlines expanded risk guidelines to include integrity, security

TORONTO — Canada's banking regulator has released draft guidelines on how it expects to oversee the integrity and security of financial institutions, including foreign interference risk.
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Canadian Real Estate Association cuts forecast for home sales and prices this year

Canadian Real Estate Association cuts forecast for home sales and prices this year

The Canadian Real Estate Association has lowered its forecast for home sales and prices this year due to weakness in Ontario and B.C.
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Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights

Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights

NEW YORK — Microsoft completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion on Friday, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions in history that could have repercussions across the video game industry.
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JPMorgan profit jumps 35%, but CEO says geopolitics and gov't inaction have led to 'dangerous time'

JPMorgan profit jumps 35%, but CEO says geopolitics and gov't inaction have led to 'dangerous time'

NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase's third-quarter profit soared 35% from last year, fueled by a rapid rise in interest rates, but the bank's CEO, Jamie Dimon, issued a sobering statement about the current state of world affairs and economic instability.
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Macklem says BoC will have to decide whether to be patient or to raise rates further

Macklem says BoC will have to decide whether to be patient or to raise rates further

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank will be deciding whether to exert patience at its next rate meeting or hike rates further.
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