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Energy and utility stocks boost S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets mixed

Energy and utility stocks boost S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up nearly 100 points in late-morning trading, boosted by gains in the energy and utility sectors, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 88.85 points at 25,077.87.
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Stock market today: Wall Street ticks up modestly following new inflation data. Disney soars

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks up modestly following new inflation data. Disney soars

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting at the open of trading as the market’s big burst following Donald Trump’s election continues to cool. The S&P 500 added 0.1% in early Thursday trading.
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Trudeau off to APEC in Peru, G20 summit in Brazil as peer nations brace for Trump

Trudeau off to APEC in Peru, G20 summit in Brazil as peer nations brace for Trump

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to leave this afternoon for the APEC summit in Lima, Peru, followed by the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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'He's here with us': Tributes to John Horgan as B.C. New Democrat members sworn in

'He's here with us': Tributes to John Horgan as B.C. New Democrat members sworn in

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby said he could sense the spirit of former British Columbia premier John Horgan at a swearing-in ceremony Wednesday for 47 New Democrat members of the legislature. Horgan died Tuesday of cancer at the age of 65.
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Opinion: What B.C.'s next generation of women leaders can learn from Kamala Harris

Opinion: What B.C.'s next generation of women leaders can learn from Kamala Harris

U.S. vice-president's 2024 campaign faced obstacles, yet her achievements mark progress for women and people of colour
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Tech stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

Tech stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index climbed higher Wednesday, led by strength in technology stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed, hovering around recent highs reached in the wake of the presidential election.
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts after inflation update comes in as expected

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts after inflation update comes in as expected

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted near their records after the latest inflation update boosted hopes that more help for the economy will arrive next month from another cut to interest rates. The S&P 500 ended little changed Wednesday.
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Trump's appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada

Trump's appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal supporters and many of the people landing top jobs have been critical of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and security at Canada's border.
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Kirk LaPointe: John Horgan made his mark mixing fiscal competence with social prescription

Kirk LaPointe: John Horgan made his mark mixing fiscal competence with social prescription

Former B.C. premier understood both the heart of politics and the people he served
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Scapegoating immigration ignores B.C.'s broader housing shortfalls, say experts

Scapegoating immigration ignores B.C.'s broader housing shortfalls, say experts

Government backtracks on post-pandemic surge in immigration amid public disapproval
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