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S&P/TSX composite posts gain Monday on energy strength, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite posts gain Monday on energy strength, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than a hundred points Monday, buoyed by strength in the energy and financial sectors, while U.S. markets were mixed.
Most stocks tick up, including a jump for beaten-down banks

Most stocks tick up, including a jump for beaten-down banks

NEW YORK — Stocks closed mostly higher on a steadying Wall Street as battered banks showed more strength, at least for now. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Averate also rose, while the Nasdaq fell.
Zelenskyy, atomic agency chief discuss nuclear plant fears

Zelenskyy, atomic agency chief discuss nuclear plant fears

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — The U.N.
Deal to buy Silicon Valley Bank calms bank fears, for now

Deal to buy Silicon Valley Bank calms bank fears, for now

NEW YORK (AP) — First Citizens Bank is buying much of Silicon Valley Bank , the tech-focused financial institution whose failure this month set off a chain reaction that helped rattle faith in banks around the world.
Two-thirds of Canadians with disabilities found barriers on planes, trains: audit

Two-thirds of Canadians with disabilities found barriers on planes, trains: audit

OTTAWA — About two-thirds of people with disabilities encountered barriers on federally regulated planes and trains in 2019 and 2020, highlighting a lack of consultation and enforcement by agencies involved, the federal auditor general says in a new
US to adopt new restrictions on using commercial spyware

US to adopt new restrictions on using commercial spyware

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government will restrict its use of commercial spyware tools that have been used to surveil human rights activists, journalists and dissidents around the world, under an executive order issued Monday by President Joe Biden.
Scotland to get 1st Muslim leader as SNP elects Humza Yousaf

Scotland to get 1st Muslim leader as SNP elects Humza Yousaf

LONDON (AP) — Scotland’s governing party elected Humza Yousaf as its new leader on Monday, making him the first person of color and the first Muslim to lead the country of 5.5 million people.
Canada Infrastructure Bank invests $277M in Que. biofuels facility

Canada Infrastructure Bank invests $277M in Que. biofuels facility

CALGARY — The Canada Infrastructure Bank is making its first investment in low-carbon fuels, committing $277 million to a biofuels facility under construction in Varennes, Que.
Dye & Durham considering possible spin out of TM Group in addition to sale option

Dye & Durham considering possible spin out of TM Group in addition to sale option

TORONTO — Dye & Durham Ltd. says it is considering spinning out its TM Group business in addition to a possible sale after agreeing with the United Kingdom's competition regulator last year that it would dispose of the business.
Onex to reduce proposed sunset provision for multiple-voting shares

Onex to reduce proposed sunset provision for multiple-voting shares

TORONTO — Onex Corp. says it is shortening the proposed sunset provision for its multiple-voting shares to three years from its initial plan for five.