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No state charge for billionaire Sanford in child porn probe

No state charge for billionaire Sanford in child porn probe

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota attorney general's office has declined to file charges against billionaire T. Denny Sanford following an investigation into possible possession of child pornography, according to court documents filed Friday.
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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 (20,748.58, up 216.40 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up $1.10, or 2.2 per cent, to $51.66 on 20.4 million shares.
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Report showing slowing inflation lifted North American stock markets into weekend

Report showing slowing inflation lifted North American stock markets into weekend

TORONTO — A report showing that U.S. inflation slowed a bit last month caused North American stock markets to rally strongly into the weekend. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 216.40 points to 20,748.
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Canopy Growth reports Q4 net revenue down 25 per cent from year ago

Canopy Growth reports Q4 net revenue down 25 per cent from year ago

Canopy Growth Corp.'s shift toward premium cannabis helped the company report a smaller quarterly loss compared with a year ago, but it wasn't enough to prevent a 25 per cent drop in revenue. The Smiths Falls, Ont.
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Aurora Cannabis shares fall 40% after share sale amendment

Aurora Cannabis shares fall 40% after share sale amendment

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s share price fell by about 40 per cent, after the company announced it sold US$150 million worth of shares. The Edmonton marijuana company's share price was $3.
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Wall Street breaks 7-week losing streak, longest since 2001

Wall Street breaks 7-week losing streak, longest since 2001

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology companies led a broad rally for stocks Friday as Wall Street notched its best week in 18 months. The gain broke a seven-week losing streak for the market, the longest such stretch since 2001. The S&P 500 rose 2.
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Analysts say natural gas could go even higher after breaking 14-year record this week

Analysts say natural gas could go even higher after breaking 14-year record this week

CALGARY — The rising price of oil may grab most of the headlines, but another commodity — natural gas — is on an even wilder ride and expected to hit fresh heights this summer.
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National Bank reports strong Q2 results as it prepares for uncertain economy

National Bank reports strong Q2 results as it prepares for uncertain economy

MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada beat expectations in its latest quarter as it prepares to navigate through a more uncertain economic environment.
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Smaller telecoms cautious on Ottawa's new CRTC policy directives

Smaller telecoms cautious on Ottawa's new CRTC policy directives

Some of Canada's independent telecom companies say the federal government is putting too much faith in the country's regulator to foster competition in the telecom sector and ensure internet and wireless services are more affordable.
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Iran seizes 2 Greek tankers in Persian Gulf, tensions spike

Iran seizes 2 Greek tankers in Persian Gulf, tensions spike

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized two Greek oil tankers on Friday in the Persian Gulf, just after Athens assisted the U.S.
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