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Stock markets in Canada and U.S. down as tech tumbles

Stock markets in Canada and U.S. down as tech tumbles

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. were down in late-morning trading after the performance of Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek rattled technology stocks.
Tech stocks shake as a Chinese competitor threatens to topple their AI domination; Nvidia down 14%

Tech stocks shake as a Chinese competitor threatens to topple their AI domination; Nvidia down 14%

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s superstars are tumbling Monday as a competitor from China threatens to upend the artificial-intelligence frenzy that’s created a spending bonanza.
Land long reserved for possible Pickering airport will go to Parks Canada: minister

Land long reserved for possible Pickering airport will go to Parks Canada: minister

After half a century in limbo, the federal government says it will scrap plans to build an airport on thousands of acres in Pickering, Ont., and instead look to transfer the land to Parks Canada.
Ford's decision to speed up alcohol sales expansion will cost province $612M: report

Ford's decision to speed up alcohol sales expansion will cost province $612M: report

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford's decision to speed up the rollout of alcohol sales in corner stores – which first sparked early election speculation last spring – will cost the province more than $600 million, Ontario's budget watchdog said Monday.
Newmont selling Porcupine operation to Discovery Silver in deal worth US$425 million

Newmont selling Porcupine operation to Discovery Silver in deal worth US$425 million

TORONTO — Newmont Corp. has signed a deal to sell its Porcupine operation in Ontario to Discovery Silver Corp. in an agreement worth US$425 million.
Asset manager seeks to quash US Steel-Nippon deal after taking stake in US steelmaker

Asset manager seeks to quash US Steel-Nippon deal after taking stake in US steelmaker

An asset manager is seeking to quash Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel and oust the leadership of the U.S. steelmaker after taking a stake in the company.
Asset manager seeks to quash US Steel-Nippon deal after taking stake in US steelmaker

Asset manager seeks to quash US Steel-Nippon deal after taking stake in US steelmaker

An asset manager is seeking to quash Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel and oust the leadership of the U.S. steelmaker after taking a stake in the company.
Economists expecting sixth straight — but more modest — rate cut from Bank of Canada

Economists expecting sixth straight — but more modest — rate cut from Bank of Canada

TORONTO — Economic forecasts suggest the Bank of Canada will likely lower its key policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday in light of recent inflation and jobs data, bringing it down to three per cent.
White House says Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after Trump tariff showdown

White House says Colombia agrees to take deported migrants after Trump tariff showdown

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S.
Public service productivity study group not looking at remote work, says member

Public service productivity study group not looking at remote work, says member

OTTAWA — The working group tasked with measuring productivity within Canada's federal public service has not looked at remote work, one of its members says.
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