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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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,290.60, down 9.43 points.) Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Up six cents, or 4.55 per cent, to $1.38 on 19.
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Can't watch fireworks at home? Millions choose NBC

Can't watch fireworks at home? Millions choose NBC

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 8 million people took in Fourth of July fireworks on television this year, watching NBC's coverage of the Macy's New York City celebration in one of two helpings. The two-hour fireworks presentation drew 4.
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CN makes final pitch for regulator to approve voting trust for Kansas City Southern

CN makes final pitch for regulator to approve voting trust for Kansas City Southern

Canadian National Railway Co. made its final pitch to a U.S. regulator for approval of a voting trust it wants to use in its proposed US$33.6-billion takeover of U.S. railway Kansas City Southern.
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S&P/TSX composite slips on pressure from lower crude prices and bond yields

S&P/TSX composite slips on pressure from lower crude prices and bond yields

TORONTO — Lower crude oil prices and a further dip in bond yields hurt two of the bigger sectors on Canada's main stock index and sent it slightly lower midweek. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 9.43 points to 20,290.
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Fire erupts on ship, causing explosion that rocks Dubai

Fire erupts on ship, causing explosion that rocks Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A container ship anchored in Dubai at one of the world’s largest ports caught fire late Wednesday, causing an explosion that sent tremors across the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates, authorities said.
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Torstar in joint venture with Enthusiast Gaming to bring news to Gen Z audience

Torstar in joint venture with Enthusiast Gaming to bring news to Gen Z audience

TORONTO — Torstar Corp. and Enthusiast Gaming have announced a joint venture to create an online news platform aimed at Gen Z communities in English-speaking countries around the world.
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CN makes final pitch for regulator to approve voting trust for Kansas City Southern

CN makes final pitch for regulator to approve voting trust for Kansas City Southern

Canadian National Railway Co. made its final pitch to a U.S. regulator for approval of a voting trust it wants to use in its proposed US$33.6-billion takeover of U.S. railway Kansas City Southern.
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Pay equity law aimed at closing gender wage gap to come into effect Aug. 31

Pay equity law aimed at closing gender wage gap to come into effect Aug. 31

Legislation meant to help close the gender wage gap will come into effect on Aug. 31 and be phased in over the next three years, the federal government said Wednesday.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda sees art and philanthropy with same lens

Lin-Manuel Miranda sees art and philanthropy with same lens

NEW YORK (AP) — For “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, the inspirations for art and philanthropy are inextricably linked.
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Key party in Malaysia ruling alliance pulls support for PM

Key party in Malaysia ruling alliance pulls support for PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The largest party in Malaysia’s ruling alliance said Thursday that it will withdraw support for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin immediately and urged him to make way for a new leader.
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