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Vietnamese oil tanker seized by Iran now free in open waters

Vietnamese oil tanker seized by Iran now free in open waters

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Vietnamese oil tanker earlier seized by Iran was free in open water Wednesday, ending the latest maritime confrontation involving Tehran amid stalled negotiations over its tattered nuclear deal with world powers.
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Fox's 'The Five' scores rare win for daytime; NFL takes top

Fox's 'The Five' scores rare win for daytime; NFL takes top

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel's prime-time lineup gets plenty of attention, but, lately, the network's viewers have been drawn to an early-bird special.
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Vermilion plans to reinstate dividend in early 2022 despite $147.1 million Q3 loss

Vermilion plans to reinstate dividend in early 2022 despite $147.1 million Q3 loss

CALGARY — Vermilion Energy Inc. says it plans to reinstate its dividend in the first quarter of 2022 even though its net loss more than doubled in its latest quarter despite a big increase in revenues.
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Online sales push Indigo revenues to $238.8 million in Q2, above pre-pandemic levels

Online sales push Indigo revenues to $238.8 million in Q2, above pre-pandemic levels

TORONTO — Books and lifestyle retailer Indigo Books and Music Inc. says a surge in online purchases helped revenues to surpass pre-pandemic levels in its latest quarter. The Toronto-based company says revenues for the three months ended Oct.
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Aurora focuses on premium products as it reports $11.9 million loss in first quarter

Aurora focuses on premium products as it reports $11.9 million loss in first quarter

Aurora Cannabis Inc. will double down on premium products after reporting a $11.9 million loss in its most recent quarter.
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Acquisitions drive WSP Global to 33% increase in Q3 profits, beating expectations

Acquisitions drive WSP Global to 33% increase in Q3 profits, beating expectations

MONTRÉAL, France — WSP Global Inc. beat expectations as its net profit increased 33 per cent in its latest quarter as acquisitions helped to boost revenues.
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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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,594.52, up 37.98 points.) Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down seven cents, or 0.13 per cent, to $52.62 on 29.6 million shares.
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Canadian stock market continues to climb while U.S. markets fall from record highs

Canadian stock market continues to climb while U.S. markets fall from record highs

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rebounded from early losses to climb yet again while U.S. markets dipped from record highs. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 37.98 points to a record 21,594.52.
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Air Canada to review French policies as CEO begins private instruction

Air Canada to review French policies as CEO begins private instruction

MONTREAL — It's back-to-school season for Air Canada's CEO.
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No joke: Comedians, cannabis companies push pot legalization

No joke: Comedians, cannabis companies push pot legalization

NEW YORK (AP) — Big cannabis companies are backing a new, celebrity-infused campaign to enlist marijuana users to pressure members of Congress to legalize pot nationwide.
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