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TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,794.56, up 200.60 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down six cents, or 0.06 per cent, to $97.05 on 9.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost one per cent on Thursday, while U.S. markets also rose, led by a 1.5 per cent gain on the Nasdaq. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 200.60 points at 21,794.56.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose to another record, with easier interest rates beckoning on the horizon. The S&P 500 climbed 1% Thursday, beating the all-time high it set last week. The Dow added 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1.5%.

TORONTO — Court documents show the company that runs the Just for Laughs comedy festival owes nearly $22.5 million to creditors. Groupe Juste pour rire Inc.

TORONTO — As the federal government pushes to reduce bank fees, a report from consultancy North Economics figures Canadians are overpaying by billions of dollars a year.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping bank regulatory proposal will be significantly revised by year's end, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday, a potential victory for the large banks that have aggressively opposed the likely changes.

OTTAWA — Canada posted a merchandise trade surplus of $496 million in January as imports fell to their lowest level since February 2022.

TORONTO — CIBC is making changes to its executive team as it looks to strengthen its senior leadership.

EDMONTON — AutoCanada Inc. reported a loss in its fourth quarter compared with a profit a year earlier as its revenue rose nearly seven per cent. The automobile dealership group said it lost $22.

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