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Trump and Powell bicker over Fed building renovations as president ratchets up pressure campaign

Trump and Powell bicker over Fed building renovations as president ratchets up pressure campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump took the fight to the Fed’s front door on Thursday, publicly scorning the central bank chief over the ballooning costs of a long-planned buildin
S&P/TSX composite closes lower on Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite closes lower on Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Losses in basic materials and consumer cyclicals helped drive Canada's main stock index lower on Thursday, while U.S. markets were mixed.
Quebec sailor missing off Labrador coast rescued after cargo ship picked up signal

Quebec sailor missing off Labrador coast rescued after cargo ship picked up signal

ST. JOHN'S — A sailor was rescued at sea on Wednesday after he set out from Quebec on a solo journey to Greenland and then went missing off the southeast coast of Labrador.
Appeals court says California law requiring background checks for ammunition is unconstitutional

Appeals court says California law requiring background checks for ammunition is unconstitutional

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A voter-backed California law requiring background checks for people who buy bullets is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.
Memorial University in N.L. axing 20 jobs as it tries to cut spending by $21 million

Memorial University in N.L. axing 20 jobs as it tries to cut spending by $21 million

ST. JOHN'S — Newfoundland and Labrador's only university is axing 20 permanent and contract positions as it seeks to cut spending by $20.85 million.
A rally for Alphabet helps offset Tesla's tumble and nudges Wall Street to more records

A rally for Alphabet helps offset Tesla's tumble and nudges Wall Street to more records

NEW YORK (AP) — Gains for several big tech companies helped nudge U.S. indexes to more records even as most stocks in the market fell. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Thursday to another all-time high. The Nasdaq composite gained 0.
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Whitecap expects production to come in at high end of forecast range after Veren deal

Whitecap expects production to come in at high end of forecast range after Veren deal

CALGARY — Whitecap Resources Inc. says it's made good progress toward integrating the people and assets it acquired through its combination with Veren Inc. this spring.
Algoma Steel seeking $500M in federal support amid ongoing concern over U.S. tariffs

Algoma Steel seeking $500M in federal support amid ongoing concern over U.S. tariffs

Algoma Steel Group Inc. is seeking $500 million in federal support as the company faces continued uncertainty from U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel. The Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
CFIB sees recession in Canada as business confidence remains 'persistently low'

CFIB sees recession in Canada as business confidence remains 'persistently low'

TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is forecasting a recession in Canada this year. A new report from CFIB, released Thursday, shows it's forecasting that growth declined 0.
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