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Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says April home sales down

Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says April home sales down

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales in the region fell in April and returned to more historically typical levels for the month.
Calfrac Well Services reports Q1 loss, revenue up 38 per cent from year ago

Calfrac Well Services reports Q1 loss, revenue up 38 per cent from year ago

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd. reported a first-quarter loss of $21.5 million compared with a loss of $22.4 million in the same quarter last year, as its revenue rose 38 per cent.
Instacart adds Metro and Giant Tiger to app as it aims to spur easing pandemic demand

Instacart adds Metro and Giant Tiger to app as it aims to spur easing pandemic demand

Grocery delivery startup Instacart is adding more Canadian stores to its app as it expands despite mounting competition, rising inflation and easing demand.
Thomson Reuters reports US$1B Q1 profit, revenue up six per cent from year ago

Thomson Reuters reports US$1B Q1 profit, revenue up six per cent from year ago

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters Corp. reported a first-quarter profit of US$1 billion as its revenue rose six per cent compared with last year. The company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the profit amounted to US$2.
Canadians trail Americans in desire to use and invest in cryptocurrency, poll finds

Canadians trail Americans in desire to use and invest in cryptocurrency, poll finds

Canadians are less likely than Americans to use or invest in cryptocurrencies, says a new survey released Tuesday.
Australian central bank hikes rate for 1st time in 11 years

Australian central bank hikes rate for 1st time in 11 years

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank on Tuesday lifted its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than 11 years. The cash rate rose from 0.1% to 0.
Civilians rescued from Mariupol steel plant head for safety

Civilians rescued from Mariupol steel plant head for safety

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russia resumed pulverizing the Mariupol steel mill that has become the last stronghold of resistance in the bombed-out city, Ukrainian fighters said Monday, after a brief cease-fire over the weekend allowed the first evac
TMX Group first-quarter profits, revenues get a lift from acquisitions

TMX Group first-quarter profits, revenues get a lift from acquisitions

TORONTO — TMX Group Ltd. says its profits and revenues increased in the first quarter despite elevated volatility and geopolitical events that affected equity trading in Canada and around the world.
MEG Energy has record quarter as high prices boost profits and revenues up 68%

MEG Energy has record quarter as high prices boost profits and revenues up 68%

CALGARY — MEG Energy Inc. says higher energy prices contributed to it earning a $362-million profit in its latest quarter as revenues surged 68 per cent. The Calgary-based oilsands developer says it earned $1.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,692.22, down 69.78 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 24 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to $46.42 on 13.7 million shares.