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Twitter sues to force Musk to complete his $44B acquisition

Twitter sues to force Musk to complete his $44B acquisition

SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter sued Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday to force him to complete the $44 billion acquisition of the social media company.
S&P/TSX composite closes at 15-month low as crude oil drops on recession fears

S&P/TSX composite closes at 15-month low as crude oil drops on recession fears

Canada's main stock index fell to its lowest close in more than 15 months as crude oil prices slumped on renewed COVID-19 lockdowns in China and growing concerns that central bank responses to hot inflation numbers will prompt a recession
US stocks slide as earnings reports for companies begin

US stocks slide as earnings reports for companies begin

NEW YORK — Stocks shed early gains and ended broadly lower on Wall Street Tuesday as investors brace for a big week of news on inflation and company earnings reports. The S&P 500 fell 0.9%, extending its losing streak to a third consecutive day.
Irving Oil invests in hydrogen to lower emissions, offer clean energy to customers

Irving Oil invests in hydrogen to lower emissions, offer clean energy to customers

Irving Oil is expanding hydrogen capacity at its Saint John, N.B., refinery in a bid to lower carbon emissions and offer clean energy to customers. The family-owned company said Tuesday it has a deal with New York-based Plug Power Inc.
Capital Power and Manulife Investment Management buying Midland Cogen

Capital Power and Manulife Investment Management buying Midland Cogen

EDMONTON — Capital Power Corp. and Manulife Investment Management have signed a deal to buy MCV Holding Co., which owns Midland Cogeneration Venture, for US$894 million, including the assumption of US$521 million of project level debt.
Conference Board cuts economic growth forecast for 2022 and 2023

Conference Board cuts economic growth forecast for 2022 and 2023

OTTAWA — The Conference Board of Canada is cutting its estimate for economic growth for this year and next as central banks around the world hike interest rates in an effort to deal with soaring inflation.
Start talking to your kids about money at an early age, experts say

Start talking to your kids about money at an early age, experts say

Money is still considered by many to be a taboo topic or private matter, which is why many people avoid sparking up conversations about their personal finances with friends, colleagues and even family.
Ukraine gets $1.7B in fresh aid to pay health care workers

Ukraine gets $1.7B in fresh aid to pay health care workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine is getting an additional $1.7 billion in assistance from the U.S. government and the World Bank to pay the salaries of its beleaguered health care workers and provide other essential services.
Air Canada and Emirates sign strategic partnership, plan code-share deal

Air Canada and Emirates sign strategic partnership, plan code-share deal

MONTREAL — Air Canada and Emirates have signed a strategic partnership agreement and plan to establish a code-share relationship later this year. The airlines say the deal will create more options for customers when travelling on their networks.
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 (18,816.80, down 206.06 points.) Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Down 28 cents, or 1.2 per cent, to $22.48 on 8.