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TORONTO — Strength in industrial stocks helped Canada's main stock index post a small gain Thursday, while U.S. markets rose, more than reclaiming Wednesday's losses. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 61.71 points at 20,756.73.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street bounced back to recoup almost all the losses it suffered earlier in the week. The S&P 500 rose 0.9% following back-to-back drops that kicked off this holiday-shortened week. The Dow gained 0.

TORONTO — TD Bank Group says it expects to earn about $141 million in equity net income in its first quarter of 2024 from its holdings in Charles Schwab as U.S. banks report earnings.

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Artificial intelligence is easily the biggest buzzword for world leaders and corporate bosses diving into big ideas at the World Economic Forum’s glitzy annual meeting in Davos.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Bitter cold weather is causing a rash of spills in the oil fields of North Dakota as well as a slowdown in production, regulators say.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that U.S.

The deadline for Canadian businesses to qualify for partial forgiveness of pandemic-era loans has arrived, as business groups warn struggling firms need more time to repay their debt.

Chad Rose was slated to take an afternoon flight from London, Ont., to Ottawa when WestJet cancelled his trip the day of. The airline put him in a taxi to Toronto's Pearson airport during rush hour for an evening departure instead.

Loblaw’s recent move to reduce discounts on last-day sale items is a normal practice in the industry, not a sign of collusion, according to an expert in Canadian competition.

Under changes proposed by Canada's transport regulator, the following reasons for a flight delay or cancellation would qualify travellers for compensation of up to $1,000 — though most already apply. - Flight crew or cabin crew shortage.