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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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,925.49, down 151.86 points.) Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down $1.66, or three per cent, to $52.82 on 16.
Stock market volatility continues with S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points

Stock market volatility continues with S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points

TORONTO — Market volatility continued with Canada's main stock index posting a triple-digit drop as commodity sectors fell ahead of U.S. inflation numbers that could trigger stimulus tightening by the Federal Reserve.
Bank of Canada watching supply disruptions and related cost pressures

Bank of Canada watching supply disruptions and related cost pressures

OTTAWA — A senior Bank of Canada official says the central bank isn't sure when exactly supply-chain issues will work themselves out, which is clouding the outlook of when inflationary pressures should ease.
In a first, Starbucks workers agree to union in Buffalo, NY

In a first, Starbucks workers agree to union in Buffalo, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Starbucks workers at a store in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize on Thursday, a first for the 50-year-old coffee retailer in the U.S. and the latest sign that the labor movement is stirring after decades of decline.
US expands Pfizer COVID boosters, opens extra dose to age 16

US expands Pfizer COVID boosters, opens extra dose to age 16

U.S. health authorities said Thursday that 16- and 17-year-olds should get a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine once they're six months past their last shot. The U.S.
Sobeys sees structural shift in food consumption toward grocery away from restaurants

Sobeys sees structural shift in food consumption toward grocery away from restaurants

One of Canada's biggest food retailers says the pandemic is having a lasting impact on food consumption as consumers continue to spend more at grocery stores and cook at home rather than return to restaurants.
Canadian families will pay an extra $966 for groceries in 2022, report says

Canadian families will pay an extra $966 for groceries in 2022, report says

HALIFAX — Food prices in Canada are expected to surge to record highs next year as ongoing pandemic-fuelled supply chain disruptions, labour market issues and adverse weather events drive up grocery bills, a new report on food prices says.
Sienna Miller settles phone hacking claim against tabloid

Sienna Miller settles phone hacking claim against tabloid

LONDON (AP) — Actor Sienna Miller on Thursday accepted “substantial” damages from the publisher of British tabloid newspaper The Sun, which she accuses of hacking her phone and leaking news of her pregnancy.
Limits on oil production no longer needed, Alberta government says

Limits on oil production no longer needed, Alberta government says

CALGARY — Alberta will let its oil production curtailment policy expire on Dec. 31. UCP Energy Minister Sonya Savage says the province has not set production limits on the oil industry since December of 2020.
Transat reports heavy net losses, but slows cash burn as bookings ramp up

Transat reports heavy net losses, but slows cash burn as bookings ramp up

MONTREAL — Transat A.T. lost more than $1 million per day last quarter as it began to ramp up operations, but says business is growing steadily despite a persistent pandemic. The three-month period ended Oct.