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S&P/TSX composite up on federal election day, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite up on federal election day, U.S. stock markets mixed

Canada's main stock index saw a modest uplift Monday as the federal election campaign came to an end, while U.S. markets were mixed ahead of earnings reports from tech heavyweights. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 88.08 points at 24,798.59.
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US stocks end mostly higher at the start of a week full of potential swings

US stocks end mostly higher at the start of a week full of potential swings

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes shook off a midday slump and ended mostly higher at the start of a week packed with several potential flashpoints for markets. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Monday, its fifth gain in a row.
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Board change needed at Parkland, but not as drastic as dissident wants: advisory firm

Board change needed at Parkland, but not as drastic as dissident wants: advisory firm

CALGARY — A prominent shareholder advisory firm says it agrees with activist investor Simpson Oil that board change is needed at fuel retailer and refiner Parkland Corp., but is stopping short of calling for a complete overhaul.
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Trump says Canada should become U.S. state as president weighs in on Canadian vote

Trump says Canada should become U.S. state as president weighs in on Canadian vote

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has weighed in on the Canadian election, repeating his claim that Canada should become a U.S. state after his tariffs and threats of annexation were a central issue in the federal campaign.
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Hudson's Bay artifacts would be at home with prior Manitoba donations: archivists

Hudson's Bay artifacts would be at home with prior Manitoba donations: archivists

Manitoba archivists caring for hundreds of thousands of Hudson's Bay artifacts are hopeful the company's most prized possession will wind up in public hands and it's possible they have just the spot for the treasure.
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Coroner's jury begins considering recommendations in Ottawa bus crash inquest

Coroner's jury begins considering recommendations in Ottawa bus crash inquest

A coroner's inquest into a fatal Ottawa bus crash in 2019 is coming to a close as the jury begins considering recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths in the future.
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Peace Bridge duty-free shop goes into receivership amid plummeting traveller volumes

Peace Bridge duty-free shop goes into receivership amid plummeting traveller volumes

TORONTO — A judge is ordering the duty-free shop at Canada's second-busiest border crossing into receivership as it struggles to pay off millions of dollars in debt and overdue rent.
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Rogers begins turning on cellular service in some remaining TTC tunnels

Rogers begins turning on cellular service in some remaining TTC tunnels

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it has turned on cellular service in a small portion of the remaining subway tunnels where riders have been eagerly waiting to be able to connect.
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Scotiabank says KeyCorp results will add about $62M to its second-quarter net income

Scotiabank says KeyCorp results will add about $62M to its second-quarter net income

Scotiabank says its ownership stake in U.S. bank KeyCorp will contribute about $62 million to its second-quarter net income. The Canadian bank says the amount represents its share of KeyCorp's first-quarter net income.
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Barrick Gold looks to change name to Barrick Mining as it builds copper business

Barrick Gold looks to change name to Barrick Mining as it builds copper business

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. announced plans to change its name to Barrick Mining Corp. as it looks to continue to grow its copper business.
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