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S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Friday after morning losses, U.S. markets also up

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Friday after morning losses, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Markets in the U.S. and Canada posted small gains Friday after recovering from losses earlier in the day, ending a second week of volatile trading over concerns about the banking sector and high interest rates.
ConocoPhillips details gas leak cause, remedies at hearing

ConocoPhillips details gas leak cause, remedies at hearing

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — ConocoPhillips, which last week received U.S.
Deutsche Bank shares drop amid global jitters over banks

Deutsche Bank shares drop amid global jitters over banks

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Shares in Deutsche Bank fell sharply Friday, dragging down other major European banks and leading German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to express confidence in the country’s largest lender after fears about the global financial sys
Magnet Forensics shareholder Nellore challenges value of takeover deal

Magnet Forensics shareholder Nellore challenges value of takeover deal

One of Magnet Forensics Inc.'s shareholders says it has filed a notice of dissent after investors voted in favour of Thoma Bravo's $1.8-billion takeover of the cybersecurity company.
Chad nationalizes assets by oil giant Exxon, says government

Chad nationalizes assets by oil giant Exxon, says government

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Chad is nationalizing all assets from multinational oil giant Exxon Mobil, including its hydrocarbon and exploration permits, said the government.
Statistics Canada says retail sales up 1.4 per cent in January

Statistics Canada says retail sales up 1.4 per cent in January

OTTAWA — Canadian retail sales rose in January, a sign of consumer strength even as inflation continued to push prices higher. Statistics Canada said retail sales rose 1.4 per cent to $66.
US stocks open lower as bank worries still weigh on markets

US stocks open lower as bank worries still weigh on markets

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling as more worries about banks on both sides of the Atlantic tug markets lower. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% early Friday. The Dow and the Nasdaq also fell. Treasury yields dropped.
Onex signs agreement to move Gluskin Sheff wealth management advisor teams to RBC

Onex signs agreement to move Gluskin Sheff wealth management advisor teams to RBC

TORONTO — Onex Corp. has signed an agreement to move its Gluskin Sheff wealth management advisor teams to RBC Wealth Management Canada (RBC WMC).
Carob drink recalled because it could permit growth of botulism bacteria

Carob drink recalled because it could permit growth of botulism bacteria

A recall has been issued for Nuba brand Carob drink due to a potential bacteria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the product could permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that creates the botulism toxin.
Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Alisha Minielly was mystified as rashes suddenly started appearing all over her body, including one that persisted on her left leg for six months.