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National Bank to buy the Canadian branch of SVB's commercial loan portfolio

National Bank to buy the Canadian branch of SVB's commercial loan portfolio

MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada says it will acquire the Canadian branch of Silicon Valley Bank's commercial loan portfolio.
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Avion rewards program expands to customers who don't bank with RBC

Avion rewards program expands to customers who don't bank with RBC

TORONTO — The Avion rewards program is opening up to people who aren't clients of Royal Bank of Canada. The Toronto-based bank says Canadians will now be allowed into the free rewards program regardless of where they bank or shop.
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George Weston reports $498 million profit in Q2, lower than year before

George Weston reports $498 million profit in Q2, lower than year before

TORONTO — George Weston Ltd. says its latest quarter delivered a profit attributable to common shareholders of $498 million. The company, which holds large stakes in Loblaw Companies Ltd.
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Niger crisis deepens as France plans evacuation and coup leaders get support from neighboring juntas

Niger crisis deepens as France plans evacuation and coup leaders get support from neighboring juntas

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — France prepared to evacuate French and other European nationals from Niger on Tuesday, telling them to carry no more than a small bag, after a military coup there won backing from three other West African nations ruled by mutinou
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Lithium Americas shareholders approve split between U.S. and Argentina businesses

Lithium Americas shareholders approve split between U.S. and Argentina businesses

VANCOUVER — Lithium Americas Corp. says shareholders have approved its split into two companies. The Vancouver-based company says shareholders voted in favour of separating the company into two entities: Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp.
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Centerra Gold reports US$39.7-million loss in second quarter, revenue rises

Centerra Gold reports US$39.7-million loss in second quarter, revenue rises

Centerra Gold Inc. reported a net loss of US$39.7 million in the second quarter of 2023, down from a loss of US$2.6 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based gold miner says revenue for the quarter ended June 30 was US$184.5 million, up from US$167.
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TFI International sees earnings decline in second quarter amid challenging conditions

TFI International sees earnings decline in second quarter amid challenging conditions

MONTREAL — TFI International Inc. reported earnings of US$128.2 million in the second quarter, down from US$276.8 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based trucking company says total revenue for the quarter ended was US$1.8 billion, down from US$2.
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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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,626.64, up 107.27): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Healthcare. Up two cents, or 3.18 per cent, to 65 cents on 10.6 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite gains more than 100 points Monday, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 100 points Monday, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up more than 100 points Monday led by gains in tech and metals, while U.S. markets also rose.
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Xplore to offer faster rural satellite internet following Jupiter 3 launch

Xplore to offer faster rural satellite internet following Jupiter 3 launch

Canadian rural internet provider Xplore Inc. plans to offer faster satellite internet to those in remote locations this fall following the launch of the Jupiter 3 satellite into space.
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