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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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,228.03, down 0.84 of a point.) The Supreme Cannabis Co. Inc. (TSX:FIRE). Health care. Up half a cent, or 1.
TSX slips on weaker commodity prices while loonie rises on strong jobs report

TSX slips on weaker commodity prices while loonie rises on strong jobs report

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index slipped ever so slightly on lower commodity prices as it capped a record-setting week while the loonie rose on a strong jobs report for March.
Airlines pull Boeing Max jets to inspect electrical systems

Airlines pull Boeing Max jets to inspect electrical systems

Airlines pulled dozens of Boeing Max 737s out of service for inspections after the aircraft maker told them about a possible electrical problem, the latest setback for the plane. Boeing said Friday that the issue affected planes used by 16 airlines.
Study: Facebook delivers biased job ads, skewed by gender

Study: Facebook delivers biased job ads, skewed by gender

Facebook is showing different job ads to women and men in a way that might run afoul of anti-discrimination laws, according to a new study.
Ontario retailers adjust to new rules, non-essential goods off-limits to shoppers

Ontario retailers adjust to new rules, non-essential goods off-limits to shoppers

Retailers in Ontario are adjusting to new lockdown restrictions with stores like grocers, discount and big box chains roping off non-essential items from underwear to calculators.
B.C. liquor servers to get pay boost on par with general minimum wage increase

B.C. liquor servers to get pay boost on par with general minimum wage increase

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the province's lowest-paid workers, liquor servers, are getting a pay boost to match the general minimum wage that's also set to increase in June.
Chipmaker TSMC says revenue up 16.7% as demand surges

Chipmaker TSMC says revenue up 16.7% as demand surges

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world’s biggest contract producer of processor chips, said Friday its revenue rose 16.7% in the latest quarter over a year ago as the global economy rebounded from the coronavirus pandemic.
Wholesale prices up 1% in March, energy leads the way again

Wholesale prices up 1% in March, energy leads the way again

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Wholesale prices jumped again in March pushed by another big increase in energy prices, the government reported Friday.
Boeing sues subcontractor over work on Air Force One planes

Boeing sues subcontractor over work on Air Force One planes

FORT WORTH, Texas — Boeing is suing a subcontractor it hired for work on new Air Force One planes used to carry the president, saying the company ran into financial problems and missed deadlines.
Barrick accepts reduced ownership stake in deal to restart Papua New Guinea gold mine

Barrick accepts reduced ownership stake in deal to restart Papua New Guinea gold mine

CALGARY — Barrick Gold Corp.
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