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S&P/TSX composite largely unchanged Tuesday, U.S. markets move lower

S&P/TSX composite largely unchanged Tuesday, U.S. markets move lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was largely unchanged Tuesday as strength in telecom, technology, utilities and battery metals helped offset weakness in other sectors, while U.S. markets moved lower. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 2.
Experts urge CRTC to take action forcing companies to provide cell service on TTC

Experts urge CRTC to take action forcing companies to provide cell service on TTC

TORONTO — Amid calls for the Big Three telecommunications companies to provide wireless phone service on the TTC following a recent wave of violence, experts say the federal telecommunications regulator should force Rogers, Bell and Telus to use the
Oil could be headed back to US$100 a barrel this year: Industry experts

Oil could be headed back to US$100 a barrel this year: Industry experts

TORONTO — A surprise production cut by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC plus) is just one factor lifting the spirits of Canada's energy sector executives these days, as experts say crude prices could return to US
Scotiabank, CIBC emphasize financial stability at shareholder meetings

Scotiabank, CIBC emphasize financial stability at shareholder meetings

TORONTO — The heads of CIBC and Scotiabank kicked off this year's round of shareholder meetings Tuesday by emphasizing their sound financial footing in the wake of several high-profile bank failures while also acknowledging they have more work to do.
Canada Jetlines pauses domestic routes, plans to resume in the fall

Canada Jetlines pauses domestic routes, plans to resume in the fall

MONTREAL — Canada Jetlines has pressed pause on its domestic routes as the upstart airline refocuses on sun destinations and leasing its planes, but says it plans to resume in-country flights come fall.
Federal privacy watchdog probing OpenAI, ChatGPT after complaint about popular bot

Federal privacy watchdog probing OpenAI, ChatGPT after complaint about popular bot

OTTAWA — The federal privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into the company behind ChatGPT, an explosively popular artificial intelligence-powered chatbot.
Court throws out gas pipeline's West Virginia water permit

Court throws out gas pipeline's West Virginia water permit

CHARLESTON, W.Va.
Credit Suisse investors slam failures as chairman apologizes

Credit Suisse investors slam failures as chairman apologizes

ZURICH (AP) — Credit Suisse shareholders on Tuesday upbraided the Swiss bank's leaders for years of mismanagement, scandal and obfuscation that sent its stock price into the gutter, while executives apologized and insisted that the only way forward f
Auto sales rise 3.7 per cent in March from a year earlier

Auto sales rise 3.7 per cent in March from a year earlier

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says auto sales rose 3.7 per cent in March from a year earlier for a fifth month in a row of gains.
Feb job openings slip to 9.9M; a win in inflation fight?

Feb job openings slip to 9.9M; a win in inflation fight?

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings slipped to 9.9 million in February, fewest since May 2021 and a sign that the job market may be starting to cool, which would be welcome news for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve.