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Stock market sell-off continues amid recession fears, slumping commodity prices

Stock market sell-off continues amid recession fears, slumping commodity prices

Canada's main stock index extended its broad-based sell-off into a fifth straight day Thursday, as recessionary fears mounted and global commodity prices slumped. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 188.09 points at 19,142.72.
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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,142.72, down 188.09 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down $1.58, or 3.72 per cent, to $40.91 on 13.8 million shares.
Lululemon reports Q2 revenue up as inventories higher, international sales climb

Lululemon reports Q2 revenue up as inventories higher, international sales climb

VANCOUVER — Lululemon Athletica Inc. says revenue climbed 29 per cent in the second quarter compared with the same period last year as it saw sales climb across its operations including higher gains in both online and international segments.
Stocks end mixed on Wall Street, S&P 500 ekes out a gain

Stocks end mixed on Wall Street, S&P 500 ekes out a gain

NEW YORK — A late burst of buying erased some of the stock market’s losses, leaving indexes mixed on Wall Street at the closing bell.
Calgary's benchmark home price up 11% since last August: real estate board

Calgary's benchmark home price up 11% since last August: real estate board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says August's benchmark price for a home in the city rose by 11 per cent since last year, while the number of sales was almost unchanged in the same period.
Paddleboarder loses phone; scuba diver finds it next day

Paddleboarder loses phone; scuba diver finds it next day

ROCKPORT, Mass. (AP) — When Laura Hernandez fell into the water and lost her iPhone while paddleboarding off Massachusetts earlier this month, she figured it was probably gone for good.
Twitter starts testing edit button; Canadian Twitter Blue users among first to access

Twitter starts testing edit button; Canadian Twitter Blue users among first to access

TORONTO — Canadians will be among the first to access an edit button Twitter is launching this month.
Turquoise Hill Resources accepts sweetened Rio Tinto takeover offer

Turquoise Hill Resources accepts sweetened Rio Tinto takeover offer

TORONTO — Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. has accepted a sweetened offer by Rio Tinto International Holdings Ltd. for the stake in the company that it does not already own valued at about $4.2 billion.
Fairfax Financial signs definitive deal to take Recipe Unlimited private

Fairfax Financial signs definitive deal to take Recipe Unlimited private

TORONTO — Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. has signed a definitive agreement to take Recipe Unlimited Corp., the company behind Swiss Chalet, Harvey's, St-Hubert and the Keg, private. The deal for $20.
Former Malaysian first lady guilty a week after Najib jailed

Former Malaysian first lady guilty a week after Najib jailed

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Former Malaysian first lady Rosmah Mansor was ordered to serve 10 years in prison after being found guilty on Thursday of soliciting and receiving bribes during her husband’s corruption-tainted administration, a week aft