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Bid for Nielsen TV ratings company almost doubles to $16B

Bid for Nielsen TV ratings company almost doubles to $16B

NEW YORK (AP) — The buyout offer for Nielsen rose to $16 billion Tuesday, about a week after the TV ratings and marketing data company rejected a $9 billion bid.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,977.83, down 28.11 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down $1.39, or 3.3 per cent, to $41.02 on 9.9 million shares.
Oscars audience tops 15 million, exceeding last year

Oscars audience tops 15 million, exceeding last year

NEW YORK (AP) — Television ratings for the Oscars rebounded somewhat from last year's record low, but the event clearly doesn't have the appeal to viewers that it once had. Sunday's ceremony reached an estimated 15.
GM Canada names Marissa West new president and general manager

GM Canada names Marissa West new president and general manager

OSHAWA, Ont. — General Motors has named Marissa West its new president and general manager of GM Canada. West is currently executive chief engineer for GM's mid-size and medium duty truck division.
S&P/TSX composite falls to start week on weight of energy, materials weakness

S&P/TSX composite falls to start week on weight of energy, materials weakness

TORONTO — A drop in the energy and materials sectors prompted by a COVID lockdown in China's financial capital pushed Canada's main stock index slightly lower to start the final trading week of the first quarter.
Scotiabank increases size of share buyback to 36 million from 24 million

Scotiabank increases size of share buyback to 36 million from 24 million

TORONTO — The Bank of Nova Scotia is increasing the size of its share buyback plan.
Vermilion Energy buying Leucrotta Exploration for $477 million

Vermilion Energy buying Leucrotta Exploration for $477 million

CALGARY — Shares in Calgary-based Leucrotta Exploration Inc. were up more than 50 per cent midday Monday on news Vermilion Energy Inc. will acquire the junior energy company in a $477 million deal.
Russian billionaire reducing stake in Calgary's Spartan Delta Corp.

Russian billionaire reducing stake in Calgary's Spartan Delta Corp.

CALGARY — The investment group owned by a billionaire Russian oligarch is selling part of its leading stake in a Calgary-based natural gas company. ARETI Energy SPV says it will sell 15 million Spartan Delta Corp.
'Stand Up for Ukraine' plan gets political, celebrity help

'Stand Up for Ukraine' plan gets political, celebrity help

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call for humanitarian help has been answered by the European Commission, the government of Canada and dozens of celebrities assembled by advocacy nonprofit Global Citizen, including Oscar winners Billie Eilis
Biden's budget plan: Higher taxes on rich, lower deficits

Biden's budget plan: Higher taxes on rich, lower deficits

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden released a budget blueprint Monday that calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, lower federal deficits, more money for police and greater funding for education, public health and housing.
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