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European Central Bank easing emergency pandemic support

European Central Bank easing emergency pandemic support

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank says it is dialing back some of its massive emergency pandemic support for the economy.
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Dollarama reports $146.2M Q2 profit, up from $142.5M a year ago, sales up

Dollarama reports $146.2M Q2 profit, up from $142.5M a year ago, sales up

MONTREAL — Dollarama Inc. reported a second-quarter profit of $146.2 million, up from a profit of $142.5 million in the same quarter last year.
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Japan extends virus emergency until end of September

Japan extends virus emergency until end of September

TOKYO (AP) — Japan announced Thursday it is extending a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and 18 other areas until the end of September as health care systems remain under severe strain, although new infections have slowed slightly.
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Suncor to increase stake in White Rose offshore oilfield subject to restart decision

Suncor to increase stake in White Rose offshore oilfield subject to restart decision

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it is looking to increase its ownership stake in the White Rose offshore oilfield to 40 per cent from 27.5 per cent. Suncor says the deal depends on Cenovus Energy Inc.
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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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,741.79, down 64.84 points.) BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE). Telecommunications. Up 93 cents, or 1.41 per cent, to $66.95 on 10.
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Lululemon boosts guidance after stellar second-quarter results surpass expectations

Lululemon boosts guidance after stellar second-quarter results surpass expectations

VANCOUVER — Lululemon Athletica Inc. boosted its guidance after handily beating expectations in its latest quarter with profits more than doubling on a 61 per cent increase in sales. The Vancouver-based athletic clothing company, which reports in U.
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College football's return boosts television ratings

College football's return boosts television ratings

NEW YORK (AP) — Television viewers are ready for some football. Three college matchups scored among the Nielsen company's four most-watched television programs last week. Only an episode of NBC's “America's Got Talent” broke through.
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S&P/TSX composite falls, loonie drops after Bank of Canada warns of risks

S&P/TSX composite falls, loonie drops after Bank of Canada warns of risks

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower on economic growth concerns, while the loonie fell after the Bank of Canada warned of risks but left interest rates unchanged.
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Porter and Air Canada Rouge return to the skies months after COVID-19 groundings

Porter and Air Canada Rouge return to the skies months after COVID-19 groundings

TORONTO — Porter Airlines and Air Canada Rouge flights have resumed for the first time in months after being grounded by COVID-19 public health and travel restrictions.
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WHO chief urges halt to booster shots for rest of the year

WHO chief urges halt to booster shots for rest of the year

GENEVA (AP) — Rich countries with large supplies of coronavirus vaccines should refrain from offering booster shots through the end of the year and make the doses available for poorer countries, the head of the World Health Organization said Wednesda
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