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Business insolvencies spike in first quarter, consumer insolvencies also rise

OTTAWA — Business insolvencies surged 87.2 per cent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024, while consumer insolvencies rose 14 per cent.

By The Canadian Press | 05.03.24

OTTAWA — Business insolvencies surged 87.2 per cent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024, while consumer insolvencies rose 14 per cent.

By The Canadian Press | 05.03.24

S&P/TSX composite up, U.S. stock markets also higher in late-morning trading

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the base metal, telecommunication and utility stocks, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher.

By The Canadian Press | 05.03.24

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the base metal, telecommunication and utility stocks, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher.

By The Canadian Press | 05.03.24

TD worst-case scenario more likely after drug money laundering allegations: analyst

TORONTO — TD Bank Group could be hit with more severe penalties than previously expected, says a banking analyst after a report that the investigation it faces in the U.S. is tied to laundering illicit fentanyl profits.

By The Canadian Press | 05.03.24

TORONTO — TD Bank Group could be hit with more severe penalties than previously expected, says a banking analyst after a report that the investigation it faces in the U.S. is tied to laundering illicit fentanyl profits.

By The Canadian Press | 05.03.24

Pipeline operator TC Energy sees natural gas deliveries rise as power demand booms

CALGARY — Canadian pipeline operator TC Energy Corp. achieved record deliveries on its natural gas pipeline systems in the first quarter, thanks to booming North American electricity demand.

By The Canadian Press | 05.03.24

CALGARY — Canadian pipeline operator TC Energy Corp. achieved record deliveries on its natural gas pipeline systems in the first quarter, thanks to booming North American electricity demand.

By The Canadian Press | 05.03.24

Greater Toronto home sales down in April but new listings surge: board

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says Greater Toronto home sales in April were down five per cent from last year, but new listings surged, which created more choice for buyers and kept prices stable.

By The Canadian Press | 05.03.24

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says Greater Toronto home sales in April were down five per cent from last year, but new listings surged, which created more choice for buyers and kept prices stable.

By The Canadian Press | 05.03.24

Magna reports Q1 profit down from year ago, takes charge related to Fisker

TORONTO — Magna International Inc. says its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it recorded US$316 million in asset impairments and restructuring costs related to troubled electric vehicle company Fisker.

By The Canadian Press | 05.03.24

TORONTO — Magna International Inc. says its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it recorded US$316 million in asset impairments and restructuring costs related to troubled electric vehicle company Fisker.

By The Canadian Press | 05.03.24

Grocery co-ops an alternative to corporate grocers amid anger, mistrust: experts

These days, Bruce Woodrow gets most of his groceries at one of two places: Costco, and a small grocery co-operative nestled in an alley in the heart of Toronto.

By The Canadian Press | 05.03.24

These days, Bruce Woodrow gets most of his groceries at one of two places: Costco, and a small grocery co-operative nestled in an alley in the heart of Toronto.

By The Canadian Press | 05.03.24

Financial, technology risks likely delayed Alberta carbon capture project: analysts

EDMONTON — A corporate decision to mothball Canada's largest carbon capture and storage plan is likely the result of financial uncertainty and technological risks, analysts suggest.

By The Canadian Press | 05.02.24

EDMONTON — A corporate decision to mothball Canada's largest carbon capture and storage plan is likely the result of financial uncertainty and technological risks, analysts suggest.

By The Canadian Press | 05.02.24

Aritzia's net income falls as the retailer works to set itself up for future growth

Aritzia Inc.'s net income fell by 58 per cent in its latest fiscal year, which the retailer's chief executive said was spent laying the groundwork for the business's rebound.

By The Canadian Press | 05.02.24

Aritzia Inc.'s net income fell by 58 per cent in its latest fiscal year, which the retailer's chief executive said was spent laying the groundwork for the business's rebound.

By The Canadian Press | 05.02.24

NFI Group shrinks net loss in Q1 as revenues rise to US$722.7 million

WINNIPEG — NFI Group Inc. reported a net loss of US$9.4 million in its first quarter, compared with a net loss of US$46 million a year earlier.

By The Canadian Press | 05.02.24

WINNIPEG — NFI Group Inc. reported a net loss of US$9.4 million in its first quarter, compared with a net loss of US$46 million a year earlier.

By The Canadian Press | 05.02.24