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Fresh off Twitter acquisition, Musk suits up for Halloween

Fresh off Twitter acquisition, Musk suits up for Halloween

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk didn't let the responsibilities of becoming CEO at a third major company curb his Halloween spirit this year.
Toronto Stock Exchange resumes trading after morning halt

Toronto Stock Exchange resumes trading after morning halt

TORONTO — The Toronto Stock Exchange has resumed trading after a technical issue halted the market shortly after the opening bell Tuesday.
Job openings hit 10.7M despite Fed attempts to cool economy

Job openings hit 10.7M despite Fed attempts to cool economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in September, suggesting that the American labor market is not cooling as fast as the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve hoped. Employers posted 10.
Amazon Music expands catalog to 100M songs for members

Amazon Music expands catalog to 100M songs for members

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amazon Music is gearing up for a massive content expansion: The streaming giant will offer a full catalog of music with more than 100 million songs for members.
Hotel vs. rental: When does it make sense to book one over the other?

Hotel vs. rental: When does it make sense to book one over the other?

Robert Malcolm is heading to Las Vegas this fall and after weighing the options of staying at a hotel or an Airbnb rental property, he is leaning towards booking a hotel. "Basically, it's the Airbnb fees that kill you," the 38-year-old said.
Tribunal dismisses competition regulator's challenge of grain elevator acquisition

Tribunal dismisses competition regulator's challenge of grain elevator acquisition

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau says the Competition Tribunal has dismissed the regulator's challenge of Parrish & Heimbecker's acquisition of a grain elevator in Virden, Man. from Louis Dreyfus Co. (LDC).
Thomson Reuters reports US$228M Q3 profit, revenue up three per cent

Thomson Reuters reports US$228M Q3 profit, revenue up three per cent

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters reported a profit of US$228 million in its third quarter compared with a loss of US$240 million in the same quarter last year. The company, which keeps its books in U.S.
Credit card debt at record high amid stubbornly hot inflation, survey says

Credit card debt at record high amid stubbornly hot inflation, survey says

TORONTO — A new survey says Canadians are leaning more heavily on credit cards amid persistent inflation and rising interest rates.
Oil giant Saudi Aramco has $42.4B profit in third quarter

Oil giant Saudi Aramco has $42.4B profit in third quarter

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oil giant Saudi Aramco on Tuesday reported a $42.
Judge blocks Penguin Random House-Simon & Schuster merger

Judge blocks Penguin Random House-Simon & Schuster merger

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has blocked Penguin Random House's proposed purchase of Simon & Schuster, agreeing with the Justice Department that the joining of two of the world’s biggest publishers could “lessen competition” for “top-selling b