Skip to content

National Business

Biden targets diabetes drug Jardiance, blood thinner Eliquis and 8 others for Medicare price talks

Biden targets diabetes drug Jardiance, blood thinner Eliquis and 8 others for Medicare price talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — The blood thinner Eliquis and popular diabetes treatments including Jardiance are among the first drugs that will be targeted for price negotiations in an effort to cut Medicare costs.
Unifor Detroit Three autoworkers vote for strike mandate, mirrors U.S. counterpart

Unifor Detroit Three autoworkers vote for strike mandate, mirrors U.S. counterpart

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. autoworkers are both negotiating with the Detroit Three carmakers simultaneously for the first time in 25 years, creating the potential for a co-ordinated strike against one of the major producers.
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 (20,025.14, up 189.39 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 43 cents, or 0.96 per cent, to $45.20 on 13.0 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite up almost 200 points Monday, U.S. stock markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up almost 200 points Monday, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Strength in energy stocks as the price of oil once again topped US$80 per barrel helped lead a broad rally on the Toronto Stock Exchange Monday, lifting Canada's main stock index almost 200 points, while U.S. stock markets also climbed.
Stock market today: Wall Street gains ahead of busy week of closely-watched economic reports

Stock market today: Wall Street gains ahead of busy week of closely-watched economic reports

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as markets shift their attention from the Federal Reserve to more corporate earnings and economic reports. The S&P 500 added 0.6% Monday.
Used cars market faces supply crunch in aftermath of supply chain woes

Used cars market faces supply crunch in aftermath of supply chain woes

TORONTO — The used car market is still experiencing a shortage of vehicles even as the automotive sector recovers from supply chain woes that have plagued the industry since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AI in finance attracts younger Canadians, RBC survey shows

AI in finance attracts younger Canadians, RBC survey shows

TORONTO — A Royal Bank of Canada survey finds younger Canadians are more likely to use artificial intelligence to manage their finances than their older counterparts.
Shoppers to sell Body Shop items as brand makes first expansion beyond its own stores

Shoppers to sell Body Shop items as brand makes first expansion beyond its own stores

TORONTO — The Body Shop will begin selling its products at Shoppers Drug Mart stores. The partnership marks the first time the Body Shop's products have been sold outside the company's own brick-and-mortar stores and online shop.
Cannabis company Atlantic Cultivation acquires insolvent Tantalus Labs brand

Cannabis company Atlantic Cultivation acquires insolvent Tantalus Labs brand

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Cannabis company Atlantic Cultivation has acquired the insolvent Tantalus Labs brand. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available. The deal includes Tantalus Labs' brands and remaining inventory.
China won't require COVID-19 testing for incoming travelers starting Wednesday

China won't require COVID-19 testing for incoming travelers starting Wednesday

BEIJING (AP) — China will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test result from incoming travelers starting Wednesday. It is a milestone toward ending the virus restrictions imposed in China since early 2020.