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Wall Street's GameStop bug may have mutated; silver surges

Wall Street's GameStop bug may have mutated; silver surges

NEW YORK — The erratic trading in shares of underdog companies like GameStop that turned markets combustible last week appears to have migrated to commodities, sending silver prices surging to an eight-year high.
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U.S. airlines offer flights to sun destinations while Canadian planes sit idle

U.S. airlines offer flights to sun destinations while Canadian planes sit idle

MONTREAL — As Canada's airlines suspend flights to Mexico and the Caribbean, U.S.
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IIROC, CSA say they will act if they see manipulative trading in social media frenzy

IIROC, CSA say they will act if they see manipulative trading in social media frenzy

TORONTO — The Canadian Securities Administrators and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada warned Monday that they will act if they see manipulative trading as social media platforms like Reddit continue to drive stock market vola
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'It's gonna be ugly:' Newfoundland and Labrador's billion-dollar elephant in the room

'It's gonna be ugly:' Newfoundland and Labrador's billion-dollar elephant in the room

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — When Saskatchewan nearly went bankrupt in the 1990s, there was a joke told repeatedly in the province, according to economist Jason Childs: "What do you get your kids for graduation? Luggage.
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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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (17,692.45, up 355.43 points.) BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB). Technology. Up 85 cents, or 4.73 per cent, to $18.81 on 12.8 million shares.
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Ford Motor Co. of Canada names veteran executive Bev Goodman as CEO

Ford Motor Co. of Canada names veteran executive Bev Goodman as CEO

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd. has promoted executive Bev Goodman, a 25-year veteran of the Oakville automaker, to the job of president and CEO.
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North American stock market volatility continues with strong start to trading week

North American stock market volatility continues with strong start to trading week

TORONTO — Volatility continued to grip North American stock markets with gains to begin the week after days of large movements that culminated in the biggest weekly loss in three months last week. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 355.
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Sudden price surge linked to social media posts helps boost Canadian mining stocks

Sudden price surge linked to social media posts helps boost Canadian mining stocks

CALGARY — Shares in some Canadian silver mining companies posted double-digit increases on Monday as the price of the shiny white metal surged to eight-year highs with some crediting promotional discussions on social media sites like Reddit.
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Air Canada, Rogers and Suncor part of consortium piloting rapid COVID-19 testing

Air Canada, Rogers and Suncor part of consortium piloting rapid COVID-19 testing

TORONTO — Canadian space technology and robotics giant MDA will begin offering its workers rapid COVID-19 testing at its Brampton, Ont.
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Bell Media cuts radio jobs, including on-air broadcast roles, in streamlining push

Bell Media cuts radio jobs, including on-air broadcast roles, in streamlining push

TORONTO — Bell Media says it has cut staff, including on-air broadcast roles, as part of a streamlining process. Bell spokesman Marc Choma says there have been a limited number of staff reductions, but did not specify how many jobs had been cut.
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