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Putin, Xi to meet at in Uzbekistan next week, official says

Putin, Xi to meet at in Uzbekistan next week, official says

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week at a summit in Uzbekistan, a Russian official said Wednesday.
China's export growth sinks in August, imports shrink

China's export growth sinks in August, imports shrink

BEIJING (AP) — China’s trade weakened in August as high energy prices, inflation and anti-virus measures weighed on global and Chinese consumer demand, while imports of Russian oil and gas surged. Exports rose 7% over a year ago to $314.
Gulf Arab nations ask Netflix to remove 'offensive' videos

Gulf Arab nations ask Netflix to remove 'offensive' videos

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Gulf Arab countries on Tuesday asked Netflix to remove “offensive content” on the streaming service, apparently targeting programs that show people who are gay and lesbian.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,088.27, down 182.58 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 92 cents, or 2.2 per cent, to $40.88 on 20.1 million shares.
Stocks drift lower, extending losses into 4th straight week

Stocks drift lower, extending losses into 4th straight week

NEW YORK — Stocks closed lower on Wall Street Tuesday, extending the market's losses into a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% after bouncing between a gain of 0.5% and a loss of 1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.
S&P/TSX composite closes down, U.S. markets end lower after choppy day

S&P/TSX composite closes down, U.S. markets end lower after choppy day

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down in a broad-based decline as encouraging economic data in the U.S. renewed fears of rate hikes only a day before Canada's central bank is set to announce its latest rate decision.
Michigan signals intent to appeal decision keeping Line 5 dispute in federal court

Michigan signals intent to appeal decision keeping Line 5 dispute in federal court

WASHINGTON — Michigan's chief law enforcement officer isn't quite ready to give up on getting the dispute over the cross-border Line 5 pipeline remanded back to state court. Attorney General Dana Nessel, whose strategy hinges on getting Gov.
Indigo names new Peter Ruis new CEO, founder Heather Reisman to become exec. chair

Indigo names new Peter Ruis new CEO, founder Heather Reisman to become exec. chair

TORONTO — Indigo Books & Music Inc. says Peter Ruis has been promoted to chief executive, replacing founder Heather Reisman, as the retailer grapples with changing consumer habits after two pandemic years.
Quebec election: Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Legault pitches more hydro dams

Quebec election: Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Legault pitches more hydro dams

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Employer debt repayment benefits look to retain employees, alleviate financial stress

Employer debt repayment benefits look to retain employees, alleviate financial stress

In 2019, Nick Smith graduated with $50,000 worth of debt — $30,000 in student loans and $20,000 with a student line of credit.