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EXPLAINER: What is the metaverse and how will it work?

EXPLAINER: What is the metaverse and how will it work?

The term “metaverse" is the latest buzzword to capture the tech industry's imagination — so much so that one of the best-known internet platforms is rebranding to signal its embrace of the futuristic idea.
Molson Coors grows revenue amid reopening of venues and shift to premium brands

Molson Coors grows revenue amid reopening of venues and shift to premium brands

Molson Coors Beverage Co. reported higher profits and revenues in its latest quarter as its shift to a simplified, more lucrative product line and the ongoing economic reopening boosted sales.
Crescent Point Energy reports Q3 profit up from year ago as energy prices surge

Crescent Point Energy reports Q3 profit up from year ago as energy prices surge

CALGARY — Strong results for Crescent Point Energy Corp.
US economy slowed to a 2% rate last quarter in face of COVID

US economy slowed to a 2% rate last quarter in face of COVID

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hampered by rising COVID-19 cases and persistent supply shortages, the U.S.
TD Bank makes senior executive changes as head of Canadian personal banking to retire

TD Bank makes senior executive changes as head of Canadian personal banking to retire

TORONTO — TD Bank Group is making several changes to its senior executive ranks as its head of Canadian personal banking plans to retire.
Canadians look to maintain pandemic-era savings rates amid rising inflation

Canadians look to maintain pandemic-era savings rates amid rising inflation

A majority of Canadians plan to continue spending less and saving at higher levels than they did before the pandemic, but are worried that inflation and the rising cost of housing could prevent them from doing so, according to a new survey.
Shopify CFO sees e-commerce return to normal levels as firm reports Q3 revenue up

Shopify CFO sees e-commerce return to normal levels as firm reports Q3 revenue up

Shopify Inc. is starting to see the intense levels of online sales companies garnered during the COVID-19 pandemic ease.
CAE buys AirCentre airline operations business from Sabre for US$392.5M

CAE buys AirCentre airline operations business from Sabre for US$392.5M

MONTREAL — CAE Inc. has signed a deal to buy the AirCentre airline operations business from Sabre Corp. for US$392.5 million.
US jobless claims drop to pandemic low of 281,000

US jobless claims drop to pandemic low of 281,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a pandemic low last week as the job market continues to recover from last year's coronavirus recession.
Bombardier reports US$377-million Q3 loss, revenue up from year ago

Bombardier reports US$377-million Q3 loss, revenue up from year ago

MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. reported a third-quarter loss of US$377 million compared with a profit of US$192 million a year ago. The business jet maker, which keeps its books in U.S.