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Stock market today: Most of Wall Street slips following mixed data on the economy

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street slips following mixed data on the economy

NEW YORK (AP) — Most stocks slipped on Wall Street Tuesday, but the market hung near its highest level in 20 months following a mixed set of reports that kept alive questions about whether the U.S.
Brookfield significantly under-reporting emissions: advocacy group report

Brookfield significantly under-reporting emissions: advocacy group report

TORONTO — Advocacy groups say Brookfield Corp.
Beware of debt relief scams that offer 'pie-in-the-sky promises'

Beware of debt relief scams that offer 'pie-in-the-sky promises'

TORONTO — For anyone facing spiralling debt and a falling credit rating, a debt relief consultant's picture-perfect solution could bring a glimmer of hope. But experts say if their promises seem too good to be true, they probably are.
Weak economy looms over holiday shopping season as consumers seek value: retailers

Weak economy looms over holiday shopping season as consumers seek value: retailers

TORONTO — Santa is hearing Christmas wishes from children at malls adorned in holiday regalia, stores are teeming with eggnog and gingerbread treats and a barrage of marketing campaigns are promising the perfect gift is just one credit card swipe awa
Energy infrastructure firm AltaGas raising quarterly dividend for 2024

Energy infrastructure firm AltaGas raising quarterly dividend for 2024

CALGARY — AltaGas Ltd. is raising its dividend as it says it expects its earnings to grow next year, helped by its core operations. The energy infrastructure company says it will pay a quarterly dividend of 29.
Greater Toronto home sales fall amid affordability challenges but relief forecasted

Greater Toronto home sales fall amid affordability challenges but relief forecasted

TORONTO — Greater Toronto home sales fell six per cent last month compared with November 2022 despite an influx in new listings, as high borrowing costs and uncertain economic conditions persisted.
App company Amp Me to pay fine in settlement agreement with Competition Bureau

App company Amp Me to pay fine in settlement agreement with Competition Bureau

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau says Amp Me Inc. has agreed to pay a fine to settle the regulator's concerns about false or misleading claims by the mobile application and the purchase of positive reviews.
US job openings fall to lowest level since March 2021 as labor market cools

US job openings fall to lowest level since March 2021 as labor market cools

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers posted 8.7 million job openings in October, the fewest since March 2021, in a sign that hiring is cooling in the face of higher interest rates yet remains at a still-healthy pace.
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 (20,410.21, down 42.66 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down $1.31, or 1.43 per cent, to $90.32 on 30.
S&P/TSX composite down, led by energy and base metals; U.S. markets also in the red

S&P/TSX composite down, led by energy and base metals; U.S. markets also in the red

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower on Monday, dragged down by losses in energy and base metals, while U.S. markets also ended the day in the red, led by weakness on the Nasdaq.
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