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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as markets worldwide pull back

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as markets worldwide pull back

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street edged lower following a rally that sent it roaring 16% higher for the year so far. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% Wednesday, edging down from its highest level since April 2022. The Dow fell 129 points, or 0.4%.
Mitigation efforts continue at Suncor in wake of cyberattack

Mitigation efforts continue at Suncor in wake of cyberattack

CALGARY — Canada's top technical authority on cybersecurity is working closely with Suncor Energy Inc. in the aftermath of a high-profile systems breach at the oil and gas giant.
Watchdog unveils guidelines to support mortgage-holders under financial stress

Watchdog unveils guidelines to support mortgage-holders under financial stress

Canada's financial consumer watchdog is warning lenders not to take advantage of mortgage holders who are facing severe financial stress as interest rates and the cost of living rise.
Auto sales continue to rise in June, up 12.6 per cent from last year: DesRosiers

Auto sales continue to rise in June, up 12.6 per cent from last year: DesRosiers

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says June brought another strong month for auto sales. The consultancy firm says total light vehicle sales for the month were up 12.6 per cent from a year ago.
Vancouver home prices ticking up as supply remains under pressure: real estate board

Vancouver home prices ticking up as supply remains under pressure: real estate board

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says last month's home prices ticked up from May as prospective homebuyers faced a dearth of supply in the region. The board says the composite benchmark sat at more than $1.
Brookfield Reinsurance signs deal for American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.

Brookfield Reinsurance signs deal for American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.

TORONTO — Brookfield Reinsurance has signed a deal to buy the part of American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. (AEL) that it does not already own in a cash-and-stock transaction that values the company at about US$4.3 billion.
Iran tried to seize 2 oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz and fired shots at one of them, US Navy says

Iran tried to seize 2 oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz and fired shots at one of them, US Navy says

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday, firing shots at one of them, the U.S. Navy said. It said that in both cases, the Iranian naval vessels backed off after the U.
Clothing retailer Kit and Ace bought by company co-owned by Joe Mimran

Clothing retailer Kit and Ace bought by company co-owned by Joe Mimran

VANCOUVER — Kit and Ace Technical Apparel Inc. has been bought by a company co-owned by Canadian fashion designer and entrepreneur Joe Mimran. The price paid for the clothing retailer by Unity Brands Inc.
Signs of wage growth cooling encouraging amid inflation fight: economists

Signs of wage growth cooling encouraging amid inflation fight: economists

TORONTO — Early signs of wage growth slowing are an indicator the Bank of Canada’s fight against inflation is slowly gaining ground, economists said, but it’s too soon to tell whether Canadians will regain the purchasing power they lost amid sustaine
Canadians eligible for GST credit expected to receive 'grocery rebate' today

Canadians eligible for GST credit expected to receive 'grocery rebate' today

OTTAWA — Canadians eligible for the GST credit are expected to receive a special payment today to help with the rising cost of groceries.