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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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,344.25, down 316.06 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down 76 cents, or 1.41 per cent, to $53.15 on 18 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite falls more than 300 points, U.S. markets also down

S&P/TSX composite falls more than 300 points, U.S. markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than 300 points Wednesday with losses of more than four per cent in energy while U.S. markets also fell substantially.
EQ Bank-owner shares rise as it reports earnings rise in Q3 results

EQ Bank-owner shares rise as it reports earnings rise in Q3 results

TORONTO — An earnings boost from wider margins helped push up shares of EQ Bank owner Equitable Group Inc. by more than 12 per cent Wednesday. The jump came as the bank reported record third quarter earnings of $77.6 million, up from $72.
Canopy Growth CEO hopeful for cannabis reforms after U.S. midterms

Canopy Growth CEO hopeful for cannabis reforms after U.S. midterms

The head of Canopy Growth Corp. has high hopes for the U.S. Senate and potential cannabis legislation after Tuesday's midterm elections.
Stocks slump on Wall Street; crypto prices dive again

Stocks slump on Wall Street; crypto prices dive again

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed sharply lower, giving back a big chunk of the gains built in a three-day rally running up to Election Day. The S&P 500 lost 2.1% Wednesday. Several sources of disappointment were behind the drop.
Panel looks at ways to detect COVID-19 at airports ahead of winter travel season

Panel looks at ways to detect COVID-19 at airports ahead of winter travel season

TORONTO — As the busy winter travel season approaches, researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence and surveillance technologies at Canada's airports to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Meta layoff of 11,000 workers worldwide hits Canadian staff

Meta layoff of 11,000 workers worldwide hits Canadian staff

TORONTO — A number of Canadian workers have been laid off by Meta Inc. as the tech giant announced plans to cut 13 per cent of its workforce in a bid to become "leaner and more efficient.
BMO takes $1.1-billion provision on U.S. Ponzi scheme ruling

BMO takes $1.1-billion provision on U.S. Ponzi scheme ruling

TORONTO — BMO Financial Group will record a $1.12-billion provision after a U.S. jury found it liable in relation to a Ponzi scheme alleged to have been facilitated by a bank it bought.
TC Energy seeking to sell off $5 billion in assets in 2023 to fund future projects

TC Energy seeking to sell off $5 billion in assets in 2023 to fund future projects

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. is looking to divest $5 billion in assets next year, as the Calgary-based pipeline operator seeks to pay down debt and fund new projects.
Consumer insolvencies rise 22.5 per cent compared with last year

Consumer insolvencies rise 22.5 per cent compared with last year

Statistics Canada says consumer insolvencies rose 22.5 per cent in the third quarter compared with a year earlier, marking the largest percentage increase in 13 years. The federal agency says consumer insolvency filings increased 2.