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Trudeau arrives in Golden State for APEC summit in San Francisco

Trudeau arrives in Golden State for APEC summit in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau focused on old friendships and newfangled paths to affordability Wednesday as he touched down in California for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.
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Averting government shutdown, Congress approves temporary funding through the holidays

Averting government shutdown, Congress approves temporary funding through the holidays

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval Wednesday night to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year.
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Biden, Xi met for hours and agreed to 'pick up the phone' for any urgent concerns. 'That's progress'

Biden, Xi met for hours and agreed to 'pick up the phone' for any urgent concerns. 'That's progress'

WOODSIDE, Calif. (AP) — U.S.
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Freeland touts need for grocery competition after Loblaw, Metro post higher profits

Freeland touts need for grocery competition after Loblaw, Metro post higher profits

More competition is needed in Canada’s grocery sector as consumers grapple with higher food prices, said Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, after two of the country's largest grocers reported higher sales and profits in the most recent quarter.
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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 (20,057.89, up 34.16): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 16 cents, or 0.35 per cent, to $45.72 on 14.6 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Strength in battery metal and technology stocks helped outweigh softness in energy, lifting Canada's main stock index on Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 34.16 points at 20,057.
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Metro warns of 'significant headwinds' as investments set to drag on profit next year

Metro warns of 'significant headwinds' as investments set to drag on profit next year

Metro Inc.
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Loblaw reports profit and sales up as shoppers continue to flock to discount stores

Loblaw reports profit and sales up as shoppers continue to flock to discount stores

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. said it's continuing to expand its footprint of discount stores as consumers trade down after a run of high food inflation.
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Stock market today: Wall Street adds some more to its stellar week and November so far

Stock market today: Wall Street adds some more to its stellar week and November so far

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street added a bit more to its big rally from a day before and to its gains so far for November. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Wednesday. The Dow climbed 163 points, and the Nasdaq composite edged up 0.1%.
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Retail sales slip in October as consumers pull back after summer splurges

Retail sales slip in October as consumers pull back after summer splurges

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans cut back on retail spending in October, ending six straight months of gains, though the decline was partly driven by falling prices for both gasoline and cars. Retail sales fell 0.1% last month after jumping a strong 0.
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