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S&P/TSX composite ticks down as energy stocks balance softness, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite ticks down as energy stocks balance softness, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged downward to start the week as strong energy stocks helped balance out softness in financials, tech and battery metals, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 16.
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Stocks drift ahead of deluge of earnings, economic data

Stocks drift ahead of deluge of earnings, economic data

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks drifted ahead of reports that could offer clues on questions that have kept Wall Street at a standstill, including on where the economy and corporate profits are heading. The S&P 500 edged up 0.
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Famous Twitter users disavow Musk over verification return

Famous Twitter users disavow Musk over verification return

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Celebrities, professional athletes and other high-profile Twitter users are once again being verified by the social media platform and they don't know why their blue check marks reappeared — nor do they seem too happy about it.
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UN: By month's end, India population to be world's largest

UN: By month's end, India population to be world's largest

NEW DELHI (AP) — India will be the world’s most populous country by the end of this month, eclipsing an aging China, the United Nations said Monday.
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Five things to know about Ottawa's tightened passenger rights and compensation rules

Five things to know about Ottawa's tightened passenger rights and compensation rules

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra detailed a list of proposed reforms on Monday which he said are designed to close loopholes used by airlines to avoid paying fees under Ottawa's passenger rights rules.
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How Canada is trying to rein in Big Tech as data becomes more powerful

How Canada is trying to rein in Big Tech as data becomes more powerful

TORONTO — Whether you're catching a flight, opening a new bank account or picking up groceries, a small group of big names takes up most of the market share. Competition Ltd.
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David's Bridal granted creditor protection in Canada amid bankruptcy hearings in U.S.

David's Bridal granted creditor protection in Canada amid bankruptcy hearings in U.S.

TORONTO — David's Bridal, the largest wedding gown store in North America, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. for the second time in five years. An Ontario court has recognized the U.S.
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Waste Connections founder and exec chairman Ronald Mittelstaedt returns to CEO role

Waste Connections founder and exec chairman Ronald Mittelstaedt returns to CEO role

TORONTO — Waste Connections Inc. says founder and executive chairman Ronald Mittelstaedt has returned to his role as chief executive officer after the departure of Worthing Jackman from the top job.
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Small business owners working eight-day week equivalent due to staff shortages: CFIB

Small business owners working eight-day week equivalent due to staff shortages: CFIB

TORONTO — A new study by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the average small business owner is working the equivalent of an eight-day workweek due to staffing challenges, especially in Western Canada.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Railway earnings Canada's biggest railways will report their first-quarter results this week.
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