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S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also fall

S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Wednesday, weighed down by losses in base metals, while U.S. markets reversed earlier gains to end in the red. U.S.
Stock market today: Wall Street indexes edge lower as Alphabet jumps and Eli Lilly slumps

Stock market today: Wall Street indexes edge lower as Alphabet jumps and Eli Lilly slumps

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes gave up an early gain and ended slightly lower following a mixed set of profit reports from giants like Google’s parent company and Eli Lilly. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Wednesday.
The Grammy Awards are headed to ABC starting in 2027 under a new 10-year deal

The Grammy Awards are headed to ABC starting in 2027 under a new 10-year deal

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammys will have a new broadcast home on ABC starting in 2027.
The Grammy Awards are headed to ABC starting in 2027 under a new 10-year deal

The Grammy Awards are headed to ABC starting in 2027 under a new 10-year deal

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammys will have a new broadcast home on ABC starting in 2027.
Precision Drilling expects rig demand growth with LNG Canada startup

Precision Drilling expects rig demand growth with LNG Canada startup

CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp.
Loblaw, Empire call for end to property controls amid Competition Bureau probe

Loblaw, Empire call for end to property controls amid Competition Bureau probe

Loblaw says it wants to eliminate commercial property controls in the grocery industry, amid a Competition Bureau investigation into the practice — and it's calling on other grocers to do the same.
TTC board postpones vote on proposal to ban e-bikes, e-scooters during winter months

TTC board postpones vote on proposal to ban e-bikes, e-scooters during winter months

The Toronto Transit Commission's board postponed a vote this week on a proposal seeking a seasonal ban on electric bikes and scooters in the transit system over potential fire hazards.
Air Canada to resume daily flights to Beijing, increase service to Shanghai

Air Canada to resume daily flights to Beijing, increase service to Shanghai

MONTREAL — Air Canada says it's increasing its service to China including daily flights to Beijing. The airline says it's resuming daily flights from Vancouver to the Chinese capital starting on Jan. 15.
Eli Lilly’s third quarter earnings miss and forecast cut lead to sharp stock drop

Eli Lilly’s third quarter earnings miss and forecast cut lead to sharp stock drop

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Eli Lilly is dialing back its 2024 forecast after underwhelming Wall Street with third-quarter earnings and sales from two key drugs that missed expectations.
US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending

US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with consumers helping drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates.
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