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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 (20,539.97, up 120.35): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 29 cents, or 0.75 per cent, to $39.16 on 25.1 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite adds 120 points on strength in energy, metals, U.S. markets also up

S&P/TSX composite adds 120 points on strength in energy, metals, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in the base metal and energy sectors helped lead Canada's main stock index higher Monday ahead of Tuesday's inflation data release, while U.S. markets also ticked upwards. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 120.
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Fire breaks out at Marathon refinery in Texas; 1 worker dead

Fire breaks out at Marathon refinery in Texas; 1 worker dead

TEXAS CITY, Texas (AP) — A fire at a Marathon Petroleum refinery near Houston on Monday caused visible flames and left at least one worker dead, the company said. Marathon said the cause of the morning fire was under investigation.
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Dead birds found at Suncor oilsands tailings ponds sites

Dead birds found at Suncor oilsands tailings ponds sites

CALGARY — The Alberta Energy Regulator says a total of 32 dead waterfowl have been found at two separate oilsands tailings ponds operated by Suncor Energy Inc.
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Calgary-based robotics firm Attabotics sues Canadian Tire alleging damages after fire

Calgary-based robotics firm Attabotics sues Canadian Tire alleging damages after fire

CALGARY — Attabotics is suing Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. for damages, claiming a fire at the retail chain's Toronto-area distribution centre was caused by "wrongful conduct.
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Yukon government takes over Minto Mine after company ceases operations

Yukon government takes over Minto Mine after company ceases operations

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says it’s focused on protecting the environment after taking control of the Minto Mine located on Selkirk First Nation territory.
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Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard clears a key hurdle. But the $69B deal is still at risk

Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard clears a key hurdle. But the $69B deal is still at risk

LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Monday approved Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard, deciding the deal won’t stifle competition for popular console titles like Call of Duty and accepting the U.S.
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Risk of shock to financial system down, but concerns linger: Bank of Canada survey

Risk of shock to financial system down, but concerns linger: Bank of Canada survey

OTTAWA — Risk management experts believe the likelihood of a shock that could impair the Canadian financial system has decreased since last year, but concern remains around geopolitical tensions, high inflation, unemployment and household debt burden
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Travel, tourism sectors set for major recovery this year — but business spending lags

Travel, tourism sectors set for major recovery this year — but business spending lags

MONTREAL — Canada's travel and tourism sector is poised for a big post-pandemic rebound, according to a report from the World Travel and Tourism Council. The industry is set to contribute $162.
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New beverage fee rollout delayed, but retail group says producers should absorb fee

New beverage fee rollout delayed, but retail group says producers should absorb fee

TORONTO — Grocery industry advocates say new rules to make companies pay to recycle packaging they put into the market in Ontario could simply shift costs from communities to consumers in the coming months.
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