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Climate change a rising Fed concern as nominees face hearing

Climate change a rising Fed concern as nominees face hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — How far the Federal Reserve can go to compel banks to consider the consequences of climate change in their lending policies could take center stage at a Senate hearing Thursday on the nominations of Sarah Bloom Raskin and two econom
Western Forest Products searching for new CEO with retirement of Don Demens

Western Forest Products searching for new CEO with retirement of Don Demens

VANCOUVER — Western Forest Products Inc. is searching for a new president and chief executive with the retirement of Don Demens next month.
Google's Q4 ad sales soar again, parent plans to split stock

Google's Q4 ad sales soar again, parent plans to split stock

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Google’s digital advertising empire turned in another strong performance during the holiday shopping season, propelling a 36% increase in its corporate parent’s profit during the final three months of 2021.
Agnico Eagle merger with Kirkland Lake set to close next week

Agnico Eagle merger with Kirkland Lake set to close next week

TORONTO — Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. and Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. say their merger should be completed next week after the gold miners received regulatory approval in Australia.
Canadian Tire changing board leadership with retirement of chairwoman Sabia

Canadian Tire changing board leadership with retirement of chairwoman Sabia

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. is changing its board leadership with the impending retirement of chairwoman Maureen Sabia.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,319.92, up 221.63 points.) Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 25 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to $53.99 on 15.5 million shares.
Legal tech company Dye & Durham trims loss to $4 million in Q2 as revenues soar

Legal tech company Dye & Durham trims loss to $4 million in Q2 as revenues soar

TORONTO — Dye & Durham Ltd. says it trimmed losses in its most recent quarter to nearly $4 million as revenues soared.
Putin accuses US, allies of ignoring Russian security needs

Putin accuses US, allies of ignoring Russian security needs

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused the U.S. and its allies of ignoring Russia’s top security demands but said Moscow is willing to talk more to ease tensions over Ukraine.
Commodities lift S&P/TSX composite to start February after volatile start to year

Commodities lift S&P/TSX composite to start February after volatile start to year

TORONTO — Commodities and financials drove Canada's main stock index higher to start February after a volatile start to the year on anticipation that interest rates will rise next month.
Janet Jackson doc, despite criticism, a hit for Lifetime

Janet Jackson doc, despite criticism, a hit for Lifetime

NEW YORK (AP) — Janet Jackson's four-part documentary on Lifetime was the network's most-watched non-fiction show since “Surviving R. Kelly” three years ago, and viewership is continuing to grow.