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UN, Russia hold talks on extending wartime grain deal

UN, Russia hold talks on extending wartime grain deal

GENEVA (AP) — Top Russian and U.N.
Emera puts clean energy projects in Nova Scotia on hold after rate cap

Emera puts clean energy projects in Nova Scotia on hold after rate cap

HALIFAX — Emera Inc. is putting capital spending on clean energy projects in Nova Scotia on hold as it works through the consequences of the Nova Scotia government's imposed rate cap on the parent company of Nova Scotia Power.
Thomson Reuters plans to acquire SurePrep in US$500 million deal

Thomson Reuters plans to acquire SurePrep in US$500 million deal

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters Corporation says it has signed a deal to acquire U.S. company SurePrep, LLC, in a transaction worth US$500 million.
Algonquin Power & Utilities reports Q3 loss, cuts guidance for full year

Algonquin Power & Utilities reports Q3 loss, cuts guidance for full year

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. reported a $195.2-million loss in its latest quarter and cut its financial guidance for the year. The power utility, which keeps its books in U.S.
Hydro One reports $307M third-quarter profit, up from $300M a year ago

Hydro One reports $307M third-quarter profit, up from $300M a year ago

TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd. reported a third-quarter profit of $307 million, up from $300 million in the same quarter last year. The power utility says the profit amounted to 51 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Sept. 30.
Asian stocks surge after lower US inflation eases rate fears

Asian stocks surge after lower US inflation eases rate fears

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets surged Friday after U.S. inflation eased by more than expected, spurring hopes the Federal Reserve might scale down plans for more interest rate hikes. Hong Kong's market benchmark jumped 5.4%.
HarperCollins union begins strike, citing wages, diversity

HarperCollins union begins strike, citing wages, diversity

NEW YORK (AP) — Some 250 copy editors, marketing assistants and other employees at HarperCollins Publishers went on strike Thursday, with the two sides differing over wages and benefits, diversity policy and union protection.
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan invested US$95M into failing crypto platform FTX

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan invested US$95M into failing crypto platform FTX

The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan says it invested US$95 million into failing cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX Trading.
Aurora Cannabis CEO says company on track for profitability as it posts Q1 net loss

Aurora Cannabis CEO says company on track for profitability as it posts Q1 net loss

Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s chief executive insisted his company was on track to meet its profitability target even as it recorded a $51.9 million net loss and saw consumer pot net revenue fall 28 per cent from a year ago.
Saputo earnings up 48 per cent in second quarter, revenues rise 21 per cent

Saputo earnings up 48 per cent in second quarter, revenues rise 21 per cent

MONTREAL — Saputo Inc. saw its net earnings rise by 48 per centin its fiscal 2023 second quarter ended Sept. 30.