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Hollywood strikes stretching beyond this year would be 'problematic': Cineplex CEO

Hollywood strikes stretching beyond this year would be 'problematic': Cineplex CEO

TORONTO — As television and film writers passed the 100th day of striking and actors neared a month on the picket lines, the chief executive of Canada’s largest cinema chain is hoping "common sense will prevail" and the sides will have reached an agr
CPP Investments sees rate hikes, stronger dollar offset its gains

CPP Investments sees rate hikes, stronger dollar offset its gains

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says its net return amounted to a loss of 0.8 per cent last quarter.
How to have the money talk with teens entering post-secondary school

How to have the money talk with teens entering post-secondary school

Mark Kalinowski is one of many Canadian parents whose teens are going off to post-secondary school in less than a month. When it comes to back-to-school preparation, it's quite different than buying pencils and binders to throw in a backpack.
Emmy Awards move to January, placing them firmly in Hollywood's awards season

Emmy Awards move to January, placing them firmly in Hollywood's awards season

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The strike-delayed 75th Emmy Awards have a new date — one that places them squarely within Hollywood's awards season, for a change. Fox announced Thursday that the Emmys will air Jan.
Coach parent Tapestry buying Capri, owner of Michael Kors and Versace, in $8.5 billion deal

Coach parent Tapestry buying Capri, owner of Michael Kors and Versace, in $8.5 billion deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Tapestry, parent company of luxury handbag and accessories retailer Coach, is buying the owner of fashion brands including Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo, Capri Holdings. The approximately $8.
Canopy Growth sees $42M net loss in Q1 as cost reduction efforts continue

Canopy Growth sees $42M net loss in Q1 as cost reduction efforts continue

Canopy Growth Corp.
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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,275.27, up 69.29): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 87 cents, or 2.09 per cent, to $42.60 on 10.2 million shares.
Swift's T.O. stops create opportunities, risks for brands tied to show: marketers

Swift's T.O. stops create opportunities, risks for brands tied to show: marketers

TORONTO — Companies marketing themselves in connection with Taylor Swift's future swing through Toronto might feel an afterglow that outlives the pop star's handful of shows in the country — but such brands also face several risks in tying themselves
S&P/TSX composite index ticks back up on Wednesday as U.S. markets droop

S&P/TSX composite index ticks back up on Wednesday as U.S. markets droop

TORONTO — Canada's main stock market inched upward in trading on Wednesday, rebounding slightly from the day before even as U.S. markets sagged. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 69.29 points to 20,275.
Stock market today: Wall Street slips as markets brace for coming report on inflation

Stock market today: Wall Street slips as markets brace for coming report on inflation

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slipped Wednesday, as Wall Street braced for a highly anticipated report on inflation that's on the way. The S&P 500 fell 31.67, or 0.7%, to 4,467.71 for its sixth drop in the last seven days.