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Power Corp. of Canada says its second quarter earnings came in at $994 million or $1.47 per share, compared with $666 million or 99 cents per share last year. The Montreal-based holding company says adjusted net earnings were $1.02 billion or $1.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,475.42, up 99.94 points.) Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 33 cents, or 0.67 per cent, to $49.67 on 15.4 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed at a record high Friday as financial and energy stocks rose and the unemployment rate dipped. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 99.94 points at 20,475.42 for both a record intraday and closing high.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S employers added 943,000 jobs in July and drove the unemployment rate down to 5.4% in another sign the economy is bouncing back with surprising vigor from COVID-19.

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. says its net profit dipped in the second quarter despite higher total revenues as elevated commodity prices drove up volumes on its pipeline systems and facilities.

TORONTO — Magna International Inc. has cut its revenue forecast for the year due to an expected reduction in global light vehicle production caused by ongoing semiconductor chip shortages.

Canopy Growth Corp.'s chief executive says the company's hold on the cannabis market has been threatened in the last few months, even as it went on an acquisition spree and tried to overhaul its business.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A woman who accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of groping her breast at the governor's state residence filed a criminal complaint against him, the Albany County Sheriff's office said Friday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hezekiah Walker became a student at Virginia Union University two years ago, but the Grammy-winning gospel singer took his collegiate experience to the next level by opening a gospel music center on the campus.