National Business

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Ukraine The Russian invasion of Ukraine is expected to continue to dominate headlines this week.

HOUSTON (AP) — After a historic Houston theater seemingly closed for good last year due to economic challenges from the coronavirus pandemic, its supporters — including film lovers, preservationists and directors Richard Linklater and Wes Anderson —

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas judge on Friday blocked the state from investigating as child abuse gender confirming care for transgender youth.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,461.83, down 119.87 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up three cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $40.49 on 14.1 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell on Friday despite a strong jobs report in February but still ended higher for a third straight week as the Ukraine war continued to spawn volatility and push oil prices higher.

CALGARY — Labour shortages in Canada's oil and gas industry could curb its ability to quickly step in to fill a gap in supply left in the wake of U.S. sanctions against Russia, industry insiders say.

Worsening supply chain constraints and higher costs, especially for transportation, increased fourth-quarter and 2021 net losses at juvenile products and home furnishings manufacturer Dorel Industries Inc.

Canada's jobless rate has tumbled below pre-pandemic levels, creating a candidate-driven market where job postings abound but workers are hard to find. The unemployment rate sank to 5.5 per cent in February — the lowest it's been since it was 5.

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the ratio of household debt to disposable income hit a record level in the fourth quarter as mortgage borrowing rose and disposable income fell.

TORONTO — The war in Ukraine is forcing investors, especially those who prioritize environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, to take a closer look at the stocks and other assets they hold, whether individually or through funds.