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An uptick in drought and other extreme weather events has beef farmers in the U.S. and Canada thinning their herds in near-record numbers, which could lead to supply problems in the beef industry over the longer term, industry experts say.

The Competition Bureau is investigating whether the Quebec Professional Association for Real Estate Brokers' data-sharing restrictions are stifling competition in the housing market.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Markets closed The Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange and Montreal Exchange will be closed on Monday for Ontario's Family Day holiday.

As Canadians increasingly look to drink less or not at all, non-alcoholic beverage companies are working hard to meet the rising demand and are sometimes struggling to keep up.

TORONTO — CIBC says it has entered into an agreement to settle a lawsuit filed against it by private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management LP.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,515.24, down 91.18): Air Canada (TSX:AC). Industrials. Down $1.95, or 8.42 per cent, to $21.20 on 9.8 million shares.

TORONTO — Losses in the energy sector weighed Canada's main stock index down Friday, while U.S. markets were mixed, pulled lower by tech. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 91.18 points at 20,515.24.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended mixed on Wall Street after paring losses from the morning. The S&P 500 still posted its first back-to-back weekly declines since the turn of the year. The index lost 0.3% Friday.

OTTAWA — High household savings in Canada and the U.S. may help both countries avoid a severe downturn as high interest rates ripple through the economy.

MONTREAL — Air Canada's comeback from pandemic shutdowns appears to be gaining momentum after the airline posted a profit in its latest quarter, offering hope the industry has turned a corner even as the country's largest airline posted a $1.