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New South Dakota law threatens massive carbon dioxide pipeline proposed for Midwest

New South Dakota law threatens massive carbon dioxide pipeline proposed for Midwest

South Dakota's governor signed a bill into law Thursday that bans the taking of private property for building carbon dioxide pipelines, a blow to a sprawling Midwest pipeline network that ethanol producers see as key for their future.
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Canadian Natural Resources says tariffs not changing appetite for acquisitions

Canadian Natural Resources says tariffs not changing appetite for acquisitions

CALGARY — Oil and gas heavyweight Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., fresh off two major deals, says volatility from U.S. tariffs isn't making it hungrier for more acquisitions.
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Why automakers' short reprieve from tariffs isn't enough to weather Trump's escalating trade war

Why automakers' short reprieve from tariffs isn't enough to weather Trump's escalating trade war

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump's short reprieve for U.S.
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South Dakota action threatens massive carbon dioxide pipeline proposed for Midwest

South Dakota action threatens massive carbon dioxide pipeline proposed for Midwest

South Dakota's governor signed a bill into law Thursday that bans the taking of private property for building carbon dioxide pipelines, a blow to a sprawling Midwest pipeline network that ethanol producers see as key for their future.
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National Bank sets $20 billion renewable energy funding target

National Bank sets $20 billion renewable energy funding target

MONTREAL — National Bank says it's aiming to reach $20 billion in renewable energy lending commitments by 2030 as part of its net-zero emissions push, even as the U.S. government works to unwind supports for the sector.
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Private lunar lander touches down on the moon, but its condition is unknown

Private lunar lander touches down on the moon, but its condition is unknown

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A privately owned lunar lander touched down near the moon’s south pole Thursday, but as the minutes ticked by, flight controllers could not confirm its condition or whether it was even upright.
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7-Eleven parent names new CEO and plans IPO in US as it fights a takeover bid by Circle K's owner

7-Eleven parent names new CEO and plans IPO in US as it fights a takeover bid by Circle K's owner

Japan’s Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, has named a new CEO and plans to sell billions in assets as it tries to fend off a takeover bid from a Canadian rival.
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Trade surplus surged in January as U.S. threatened tariffs

Trade surplus surged in January as U.S. threatened tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada's merchandise trade surplus in January rose to its highest level since May 2022, as both exports and imports surged in the face of tariff threats by the United States.
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Mortgage rates have declined but could stay at a level that makes it tough to afford a home

Mortgage rates have declined but could stay at a level that makes it tough to afford a home

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the seventh straight week, a trend that gives prospective homebuyers more financial flexibility just as the spring homebuying season gets going. The rate fell to 6.
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European Central Bank cuts rates again as threat of trade war with Trump weighs on economy

European Central Bank cuts rates again as threat of trade war with Trump weighs on economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank has cut interest rates by another quarter percentage point to boost growth, lowering credit costs for consumers and businesses to support an economy that is struggling to grow - and could soon face
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