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TORONTO — A strong run for Canada's main stock index in the first half of 2021 isn't a signal for investors to panic and sell in anticipation of a major correction, experts advise.

TORONTO — Cloud-based software and technology company Dye & Durham Ltd. says it has acquired TM Group (UK) Ltd. for approximately $156 million.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week even while the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding from the coronavirus recession with sustained energy.

CALGARY — Flair Airlines is entering the U.S. market, part of an ambitious five-year expansion plan for the low-cost carrier. The Edmonton-based airline announced Thursday it will launch service from Canada to six U.S. vacation destinations on Oct.

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday handed down $1 billion in fines to four major German car manufacturers, saying they colluded to limit the development and rollout of car emission control systems.

TORONTO — Centerra Gold Inc.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,290.60, down 9.43 points.) Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Up six cents, or 4.55 per cent, to $1.38 on 19.

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 8 million people took in Fourth of July fireworks on television this year, watching NBC's coverage of the Macy's New York City celebration in one of two helpings. The two-hour fireworks presentation drew 4.

Canadian National Railway Co. made its final pitch to a U.S. regulator for approval of a voting trust it wants to use in its proposed US$33.6-billion takeover of U.S. railway Kansas City Southern.

TORONTO — Lower crude oil prices and a further dip in bond yields hurt two of the bigger sectors on Canada's main stock index and sent it slightly lower midweek. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 9.43 points to 20,290.