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S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points in early trading, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index posted a triple-digit advance in early trading, led by gains in the technology and…

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Strong lumber markets allow Resolute to pay special dividend, spend and cut debt

MONTREAL — Resolute Forest Products Inc. says strong lumber markets are allowing it to pay a special dividend, spend US$50…

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Dow futures fall 150 points, hint at more selling after Wall Street’s worst week since February

Stock futures were lower early on Monday following last week’s sell-off triggered by inflation jitters, suggesting investors may be in…

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Economist calls for calm on inflation talk: ‘Everything ultimately will settle down’

A worker on an auto assembly line in Smyrna, Tennessee. Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg/Getty Images The concentration of price pressures in a…

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Dow futures fall 200 points as data shows inflation running hotter than expected

U.S. stock futures declined in early trading Wednesday following the Dow’s worst day since February as key inflation data showed…

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Stock futures rise ahead of key April jobs report

Stock futures rose on Friday as investors awaited the highly anticipated jobs report to assess the pace of the economic…

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Warren Buffett says Robinhood is catering to the gambling instincts of investors

Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting in Los Angeles, California. May 1, 2021. Gerard Miller Legendary investor Warren Buffett…

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Virgin, BT and Vodafone are clashing to offer the market’s best broadband deals

There are plenty of great broadband deals out there right now but three offers in particular stand out. Coming from…

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Consumer-fueled economy pushes GDP to 6.4% first-quarter gain

Economic activity boomed to start 2021, as widespread vaccinations and more fuel from government spending helped get the U.S. closer…

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