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Davos gathering overshadowed by global economic worries

Davos gathering overshadowed by global economic worries

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Soaring inflation. Russia’s war in Ukraine . Squeezed supply chains. The threat of food insecurity around the world. The lingering COVID-19 pandemic .
Trevali says bodies of four missing workers found, four more still missing

Trevali says bodies of four missing workers found, four more still missing

VANCOUVER — Trevali Mining Corp. says the bodies of four workers missing since its Perkoa Mine in Burkina Faso flooded last month have been found. Four other workers remain missing.
UK govt approves sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich

UK govt approves sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich

LONDON (AP) — Roman Abramovich’s 19 years as Chelsea owner is closer to ending after the British government approved the sale of the Premier League club by the sanctioned Russian oligarch to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd
Golden State-Dallas playoff games score in weekly TV ratings

Golden State-Dallas playoff games score in weekly TV ratings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When the NBA playoffs take the TV court even the most popular shows find the competition daunting. Last week's No.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,286.20, up 88.59 points.) Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Up two cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $22.45 on 39.
Insurance claimants face long wait times after deadly storm hits Ontario and Quebec

Insurance claimants face long wait times after deadly storm hits Ontario and Quebec

Keri Lewis has a double insurance maze to navigate.
S&P/TSX composite climbs despite big declines by tech and health care sectors

S&P/TSX composite climbs despite big declines by tech and health care sectors

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose after investors returned from a long weekend even as the technology sector was whipsawed by soured sentiment resulting from profit warnings by social media company Snap Inc.
Canadian banks gear up to report tempered Q2 results after a stellar Q1

Canadian banks gear up to report tempered Q2 results after a stellar Q1

TORONTO — Canada's banks are gearing up to release their latest quarterly results amid a volatile backdrop.
US to end Russia's ability to pay international investors

US to end Russia's ability to pay international investors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will close the last avenue for Russia to pay its billions in debt back to international investors on Wednesday, making a Russian default on its debts for the first time since the Bolshevik Revolution all but inevitable.
Interest in mortgages from alternative lenders up as rates rise: Brokers

Interest in mortgages from alternative lenders up as rates rise: Brokers

TORONTO — Canadian homebuyers are increasingly considering credit unions and private lenders to secure mortgages as rates rise, brokers say.