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The challenge of linking Listeria cases to some plant-based milks

The challenge of linking Listeria cases to some plant-based milks

It wasn't until a cluster of Listeria cases emerged in Ontario that the federal health agency says it was able to find the source of an outbreak that's now linked to three deaths and 20 infections.
Stock market today: Wall Street leaps, and S&P 500 rallies 1.6% as US shoppers drive the economy

Stock market today: Wall Street leaps, and S&P 500 rallies 1.6% as US shoppers drive the economy

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rallied to one of its best days of the year Thursday after data showed the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected , with particular credit going to the country’s shoppers . The S&P 500 jumped 1.
Labour minister rejects CN Rail's request for binding arbitration as lockout looms

Labour minister rejects CN Rail's request for binding arbitration as lockout looms

OTTAWA — Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has rejected a request from Canadian National Railway Co. for binding arbitration as the clock ticks down to a potential lockout of its employees.
Ontario pension fund manager OMERS earned 4.4% return for first half of 2024

Ontario pension fund manager OMERS earned 4.4% return for first half of 2024

TORONTO — OMERS says it earned a net investment return of 4.
RСÀ¶ÊÓƵ, TD to pay millions to settle U.S. SEC charges over recordkeeping violations

RСÀ¶ÊÓƵ, TD to pay millions to settle U.S. SEC charges over recordkeeping violations

TORONTO — RСÀ¶ÊÓƵ and TD Bank Group have agreed to pay tens of millions of dollars in penalties after being charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over recordkeeping violations. RСÀ¶ÊÓƵ Capital Markets has agreed to pay US$45 million.
US shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices

US shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month by the most in a year and a half, easing concerns that the economy might be weakening under the pressure of higher prices and elevated interest rates.
Housing market fairly stable in July, conditions growing for more active market: CREA

Housing market fairly stable in July, conditions growing for more active market: CREA

OTTAWA — Canada's housing market softened slightly in July from a month earlier as sales of existing homes dipped and new listings inched up, the Canadian Real Estate Association said. Sales were down 0.
Walmart grows more optimistic about 2024 as bargains prove a powerful lure for the inflation weary

Walmart grows more optimistic about 2024 as bargains prove a powerful lure for the inflation weary

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for millions who have struggled with rising costs for housing, groceries and almost everything e
ETFs are wildly popular. How much of your portfolio should be in them?

ETFs are wildly popular. How much of your portfolio should be in them?

Exchange-traded funds have become wildly popular among investors, particularly young people who use do-it-yourself investing platforms that can auto-invest client money in ETFs.
US unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of resiliency in job market

US unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of resiliency in job market

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, another sign that the job market remains resilient in the face of high interest rates.
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