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Fired utility executives indicted in $60 million Ohio bribery scheme, fail to surrender

Fired utility executives indicted in $60 million Ohio bribery scheme, fail to surrender

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two former top executives of FirstEnergy Corp.
Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady after another record-setting week

Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady after another record-setting week

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is holding steady, coming off its latest record-setting week. The S&P 500 was little changed in early trading Monday after closing Friday above the 5,000 level for the first time.
Fairfax Financial calls report by short seller Muddy Waters false and misleading

Fairfax Financial calls report by short seller Muddy Waters false and misleading

TORONTO — Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. is calling the allegations in a short sellers report on the company false and misleading.
Diamondback Energy to buy Endeavor in $26 billion deal to create a Permian drilling giant

Diamondback Energy to buy Endeavor in $26 billion deal to create a Permian drilling giant

Diamondback Energy will buy rival Endeavor Energy Resources in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $26 billion to create a drilling giant in the Southwest United States. The transaction includes approximately 117.
Shoppers turn to ‘imperfect produce’ as grocery prices rise

Shoppers turn to ‘imperfect produce’ as grocery prices rise

On the outskirts of Barrie, Ont., sunlight washes over the outcast cucumber and parsley stacked on skids at Eat Impact's warehouse.
Beanfield asks CRTC to tear down Rogers' 'bulk agreements' with condo developers

Beanfield asks CRTC to tear down Rogers' 'bulk agreements' with condo developers

TORONTO — Independent telecommunications provider Beanfield Metroconnect is asking the industry regulator to outlaw arrangements between carriers and developers that provide turnkey internet service for all units of a particular condo building.
Former PM Alexander Stubb wins Finnish presidency, narrowly defeating ex-top diplomat Pekka Haavisto

Former PM Alexander Stubb wins Finnish presidency, narrowly defeating ex-top diplomat Pekka Haavisto

HELSINKI (AP) — Former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb won Finland’s election runoff Sunday against ex-Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto in a close race for the presidency and the task of steering the Nordic country’s foreign and security policy now tha
Major Nigerian bank CEO killed in California helicopter crash, WTO says

Major Nigerian bank CEO killed in California helicopter crash, WTO says

BAKER, Calif. — The CEO of one of Nigeria 's largest banks was killed Friday along with his wife and son when a helicopter they were riding in crashed near Interstate 15 in Southern California's Mojave Desert.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Tim Hortons Restaurant Brands International Inc. will release its fourth-quarter financial results on Tuesday before financial markets open.
Remote software updates transforming auto industry, experts say

Remote software updates transforming auto industry, experts say

TORONTO — Picture a broken-down car at the side of the road. Most likely, it's an image of a frustrated driver looking under the hood or using their phone to call for help. But that may be changing.