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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.
European Union announces $8 billion package of aid for Egypt

European Union announces $8 billion package of aid for Egypt

CAIRO (AP) — The European Union on Sunday announced a $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt amid concerns that economic pressure and conflicts and chaos in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores.
Homeowners, realtors should take steps to protect against title fraud: experts

Homeowners, realtors should take steps to protect against title fraud: experts

It's been years since you finished paying off your mortgage, so the letter in the mail from a bank saying you're in default and now owe money comes as a shock.
'It's bittersweet': Video rental store to shut its doors after 40 years in business

'It's bittersweet': Video rental store to shut its doors after 40 years in business

WINNIPEG — Glen Fuhl is quick to say he's not passionate about movies.
Canada, B.C. legislation would tackle 'toxic' online products: Facebook whistleblower

Canada, B.C. legislation would tackle 'toxic' online products: Facebook whistleblower

A woman who blew the whistle about Facebook ignoring potential harms to users of the social media platform says proposed laws by Canada and B.C. have promise to hold tech companies to account for profiting off harmful content.
Boeing plane found to have missing panel after flight from California to southern Oregon

Boeing plane found to have missing panel after flight from California to southern Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A ground crew discovered a missing panel on a Boeing 737-800 that had just arrived at its destination in southern Oregon on Friday after flying from San Francisco, airport officials said.
Energy Department conditionally approves $2.26 billion loan for huge lithium mine in Nevada

Energy Department conditionally approves $2.26 billion loan for huge lithium mine in Nevada

RENO, Nev. (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration has conditionally agreed to loan more than $2 billion to the company building a controversial lithium mine in Nevada with the largest known U.S.
Stock market today: Wall Street slips further away from records amid inflation worries

Stock market today: Wall Street slips further away from records amid inflation worries

BEIJING — Wall Street closed out its second straight losing week Friday, giving back some of the gains that helped push the stock market to an all-time high earlier in the week. The S&P 500 fell 0.6%, its third straight loss.
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 (21,849.15, up 19.30 points): Calibre Mining Corp. (TSX:CXB). Mining. Up two cents, or 1.10 per cent, to $1.84 on 43.6 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain as base metals rise, U.S. markets down

S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain as base metals rise, U.S. markets down

TORONTO — Base metals helped Canada's main stock index eke out a gain Friday, while U.S. stock markets were down, led by the Nasdaq's almost one per cent loss.