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Chinese shoppers splurge in world's largest shopping fest

Chinese shoppers splurge in world's largest shopping fest

HONG KONG — Chinese consumers are expected to spend tens of billions on everything from fresh food to luxury goods during this year’s Singles’ Day online shopping festival, as the country recovers from the pandemic.
US job openings rise slightly in September, hiring slips

US job openings rise slightly in September, hiring slips

WASHINGTON — American employers advertised slightly more jobs in September but hired fewer people as the U.S. economy struggles to recover from spring's coronavirus collapse. Job postings rose to to 6.44 million in September, up from 6.
'Like riding a bike': Pandemic, commuting and the art of bicycle repair

'Like riding a bike': Pandemic, commuting and the art of bicycle repair

As spring turned to summer amid COVID-19 lockdowns, Brendan Kinnon wanted to get in shape, save money and avoid the crowded Toronto subway he took to work each day.
Asia Today: Shanghai airport worker gets virus; 8,000 tested

Asia Today: Shanghai airport worker gets virus; 8,000 tested

BEIJING — Authorities in China’s financial hub of Shanghai have quarantined 186 people and conducted coronavirus tests on more than 8,000 after a freight handler at the city’s main international airport tested positive for the virus.
Asian stocks rise for 2nd day on coronavirus vaccine hopes

Asian stocks rise for 2nd day on coronavirus vaccine hopes

BEIJING — Asian stock markets rose for second day Tuesday on hopes for progress toward a possible coronavirus vaccine that might allow the world to revive manufacturing, shopping and normal life.
The Latest: Shanghai quarantines 186 after case at airport

The Latest: Shanghai quarantines 186 after case at airport

BEIJING — Authorities in China’s financial hub of Shanghai have quarantined 186 people and conducted virus tests on more than 8,000 after a freight handler at the city’s main international airport tested positive for the coronavirus.
EU puts tariffs on US but hopes for change with Biden

EU puts tariffs on US but hopes for change with Biden

BRUSSELS — The European Union said Monday it would impose tariffs on up to $4 billion worth of U.S.
Mi'kmaq First Nations joining with Premium Brands to buy Clearwater Seafoods for $1 B

Mi'kmaq First Nations joining with Premium Brands to buy Clearwater Seafoods for $1 B

HALIFAX — Premium Brands Holdings Corp. and a group of Mi’kmaq First Nations are buying Clearwater Seafoods Inc. for $1 billion, including debt.
Streetwear marketplace StockX moves into Canada with Toronto authentication centre

Streetwear marketplace StockX moves into Canada with Toronto authentication centre

TORONTO — Canadian fans of brands like Supreme, Bape and Kaws may soon find it quicker and easier to fill or empty their closet of trendy and hard-to-find goods.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,475.86, up 193.03 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up $3.77, or 24.67 per cent, to $19.05 on 33.1 million shares.