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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,311.78, up 81.38 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 33 cents or 1.37 per cent, to $24.56 on 7.9 million shares.
North American stock markets close lower

North American stock markets close lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost ground in the final day of trading in July as some commodities dropped, but North American stock markets in general finished the month with positive numbers.
Stock end lower but still mark 6th straight monthly gain

Stock end lower but still mark 6th straight monthly gain

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended lower on Wall Street, giving up their gains for the week. The S&P 500 still managed to end July higher, marking six monthly gains in a row, the longest such streak since 2018. The benchmark index fell 0.
Surging lumber prices boost Canfor Q2 profits and revenues to record highs

Surging lumber prices boost Canfor Q2 profits and revenues to record highs

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. is reporting a large year-over-year increase in net income in its latest quarter as surging lumber prices helped its revenues to more than double to a record high. The Vancouver-based company says it earned a record $726.
Imperial Oil earns $366 million; Kearl oilsands site sets 25-year production record

Imperial Oil earns $366 million; Kearl oilsands site sets 25-year production record

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. says it earned $366 million in the second quarter and boosted production to its highest level in 25 years for the same period.
Lower COVID-19 losses helps to boost Fairfax Financial's second-quarter profits

Lower COVID-19 losses helps to boost Fairfax Financial's second-quarter profits

TORONTO — Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. says its net profit nearly tripled in its latest quarter partly due to lower COVID-19 losses. The Toronto-based insurance company, which reports in U.S. dollars, says it earned US$1.2 billion or US$43.
Unifor reaches tentative deal with Bombardier but strike continues with De Havilland

Unifor reaches tentative deal with Bombardier but strike continues with De Havilland

TORONTO — Unifor has reached a tentative agreement with Bombardier Aviation at its Downsview plant in north Toronto.
Justice says IRS must give Trump tax returns to Congress

Justice says IRS must give Trump tax returns to Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department, in a reversal, says the Treasury Department must provide the House Ways and Means Committee former President Donald Trump’s tax returns, apparently ending a long legal showdown over the records.
Tim Hortons' sales climb but coffee chain faces labour pressure, higher costs

Tim Hortons' sales climb but coffee chain faces labour pressure, higher costs

Canada's top coffee and doughnut chain posted a strong rebound in sales in its latest quarter but rising commodity prices and high demand for restaurant workers threaten to dampen growth as the economy reopens from COVID-19 lockdowns.
CP urges Kansas City Southern shareholders to oppose CN takeover next month

CP urges Kansas City Southern shareholders to oppose CN takeover next month

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is urging Kansas City Southern shareholders to vote against the proposed merger with Canadian National Railway Co. because of the regulatory uncertainty of its rival's US$33.6-billion bid.