National Business

CALGARY — A CIBC oil and gas analyst says the recent deterioration in crude oil prices makes it unlikely that a better offer will emerge to force Husky Energy Inc. to sweeten its hostile takeover bid for an oilsands rival.

WINNIPEG — Richardson International Ltd. says it has an agreement with Conagra Brands Inc. to purchase cooking oil brand Wesson and a U.S. production facility for an undisclosed price.

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Dec. 10-16. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership. 1. NFL Football: Philadelphia at L.A. Rams, NBC, 18.12 million. 2. NFL Football: L.A. Chargers at Kansas City, Fox, 17.41 million.

NEW YORK — Professional football is the lifeblood of live television this time of year. And it illustrated its dominance in the ratings last week.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rebounded Tuesday from three days of losses even though oil prices fell deeply to a 15-month low on concerns about a glut of energy. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 54.24 points at 14,416.

CALGARY — Oil and gas producer Whitecap Resources Inc.

TORONTO — Katanga Mining Ltd.

Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (14,416.89, up 54.24 points ). Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Down nine cents, or 4.46 per cent to $1.93 on 17.4 million shares.

ATLANTA — Some advertisers say they are leaving conservative host Tucker Carlson's show following his remarks that immigrants could make the U.S. "poorer and dirtier.

TORONTO — Law firm Koskie Minsky LLP says it has filed a proposed class action against cannabis company Aphria Inc. and its chief executive and financial officers after the company was targeted by short-sellers.