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North American markets hit new records on strong U.S. bank earnings

North American markets hit new records on strong U.S. bank earnings

North American stock markets hit record highs again Friday as strong earnings from some of the big U.S. banks painted a picture of an economy that is still humming. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 168.91 points at 24,471.
Shippers call on feds to shield supply chains against labour disruptions

Shippers call on feds to shield supply chains against labour disruptions

MONTREAL — Shippers are calling on Ottawa to better protect supply chains from labour disruptions after a string of work stoppages over the past 15 months, including a partial strike now playing out at the Port of Montreal.
Stock market today: Wall Street reaches more records as banks rally

Stock market today: Wall Street reaches more records as banks rally

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks closed at more all-time highs as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and other big financial companies rallied following better-than-expected profit reports. The S&P 500 rose 0.
TD money laundering fines could weigh on bank's stock long-term, analysts warn

TD money laundering fines could weigh on bank's stock long-term, analysts warn

Money laundering penalties levied against Toronto-Dominion Bank this week by U.S. regulators could be a drag on the bank's stock price long-term, analysts warn. On Thursday, TD agreed to pay fines totalling about US$3.
Jury finds ex-member of rock band Mr. Bungle guilty of killing his girlfriend

Jury finds ex-member of rock band Mr. Bungle guilty of killing his girlfriend

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A founding member of the experimental rock band Mr.
Tampa Bay Times keeps publishing despite a Milton crane collapse cutting off access to newsroom

Tampa Bay Times keeps publishing despite a Milton crane collapse cutting off access to newsroom

It's a reflection of the news industry and modern world of work that Tampa Bay Times editor Mark Katches seems more relaxed than you'd expect after a crane pushed by Hurricane Milton's winds gouged a hole in the building that houses his newsroom.
Christopher Reeve's kids wanted to be 'honest, raw and vulnerable' in new documentary 'Super/Man'

Christopher Reeve's kids wanted to be 'honest, raw and vulnerable' in new documentary 'Super/Man'

NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Reeve’s children say they made a point to include all the complexities of their father’s life — his strengths and weaknesses — in the new documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” — because that’s what he would
Fisher-Price recalls over 2 million 'Snuga Swings' following the deaths of 5 infants

Fisher-Price recalls over 2 million 'Snuga Swings' following the deaths of 5 infants

NEW YORK (AP) — Fisher-Price is recalling parts of over 2 million infant swings across the U.S., Canada and Mexico due to a serious suffocation risk, following reports of five infant deaths. The U.S.
Nuclear commission approves Pickering plant extension to 2026

Nuclear commission approves Pickering plant extension to 2026

TORONTO — The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission says it has approved a short extension to operate the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station until the end of 2026.
Hot-air balloon strikes and collapses radio tower in Albuquerque during festival

Hot-air balloon strikes and collapses radio tower in Albuquerque during festival

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A hot-air balloon struck and collapsed a radio tower Friday in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the city's famous festival, authorities said.