Toronto stock market climbs to new heights on Shopify gains, easing virus worries
TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index climbed to new heights midweek on a big lift from Shopify Inc. and further easing of concerns about the...
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More than half of Canadians fear not having enough for retirement: poll
TORONTO — A Scotiabank retirement survey says more than half of respondents are concerned that financial pressure will force them to re-enter the workplace after...
Coronavirus crisis hits global flows of letters, parcels
PARIS — Postal operators in the United States, China and elsewhere say the suspension of flights to slow the spread of a deadly new virus...
Under Armour puts NYC flagship store on ice, restructures
NEW YORK — Under Armour’s shares plummeted Tuesday with the company anticipating a big financial hit from the viral outbreak in China, and it said...
This is how Tim Hortons is revamping its rewards program, and what it means to you
TORONTO — Tim Hortons is overhauling its loyalty program after parent company Restaurant Brands International Inc. announced that profits at the coffee chain are down,...
Powell: U.S. Economy looks resilient despite risk of China virus
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the U.S. economy appears durable with steady growth and unemployment near a half-century low but faces risks...
China denies cybertheft following Equifax accusations
BEIJING — China denied involvement in any hacking activities on Tuesday after the United States indicted four members of the Chinese military for allegedly breaking...
Asian stock markets rebound, following Wall Street higher
BEIJING — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Tuesday, at least temporarily shaking off jitters about China’s virus outbreak. Benchmarks in Hong Kong...
LOL Surprise toys could be in short supply this holiday season because of coronavirus
No one knows how long the coronavirus outbreak will last, but it’s already threatening to ruin Christmas. Toymaker MGA Entertainment is warning that the outbreak...
More uncertainty for Canadian cannabis as class-action suits filed in U.S.
TORONTO — Canada’s cannabis industry could be in for another hit. At least nine U.S. law firms have launched proposed class-action lawsuits in American courts...