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S&P/TSX composite creeps lower Friday, U.S. markets also down after jobs reports

S&P/TSX composite creeps lower Friday, U.S. markets also down after jobs reports

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index crept lower on Friday while U.S. markets were also down, led by a 1.2-per cent loss on the Nasdaq after both countries saw fresh jobs data.
Obesity drug Wegovy is approved to cut heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients

Obesity drug Wegovy is approved to cut heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients

The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, which has helped millions of Americans shed pounds, can now be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular problems in patients who are overweight or who have obesity, federal
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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,737.53, down 57.03 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down 33 cents, or 0.34 per cent, to $96.72 on 16.
France enshrines abortion as a constitutional right as the world marks International Women's Day

France enshrines abortion as a constitutional right as the world marks International Women's Day

PARIS (AP) — France inscribed the guaranteed right to abortion in its constitution Friday, in a world first and a powerful message of support to women around the globe on International Women’s Day .
Cole Brauer becomes first American woman to race sailboat alone and nonstop around world

Cole Brauer becomes first American woman to race sailboat alone and nonstop around world

A CORUNA, Spain (AP) — Alone, Cole Brauer braved three oceans and the elements as she navigated her sailboat for months. When she and her 40-foot (12.
Stock market today: Wall Street pulls back from its record after a shaky day

Stock market today: Wall Street pulls back from its record after a shaky day

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street pulled back from its record heights following a shaky day of trading, putting at least a temporary halt to its huge rally since Halloween. The S&P 500 slipped 0.7% Friday from its all-time high.
New funding announced for federal programs that support Indigenous entrepreneurs

New funding announced for federal programs that support Indigenous entrepreneurs

HALIFAX — The federal government is spending $2.5 million to expand an entrepreneurship program for Indigenous women and create a similar program for Indigenous youth.
What lawmakers wore to the State of the Union spoke volumes

What lawmakers wore to the State of the Union spoke volumes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The main attraction at any State of the Union is the president’s speech.
Hudson's Bay to sell Target kids clothes brand Cat & Jack in stores and online

Hudson's Bay to sell Target kids clothes brand Cat & Jack in stores and online

TORONTO — A touch of Target is coming back to Canada. Hudson’s Bay announced Friday that it will begin stocking the U.S. retailer's children's apparel brand Cat & Jack in its department stores and online on March 14.
Italians cut back on olive oil as prices surge, survey says. Producers are pushing back on that

Italians cut back on olive oil as prices surge, survey says. Producers are pushing back on that

MILAN (AP) — One-third of Italians have reduced their consumption of extra virgin olive oil, a mainstay of the Mediterranean diet, due to skyrocketing prices , according to a survey released Friday.