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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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,009.13, up 190.66 points.) Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up $2.37, or 3.1 per cent, to $78.77 on 20.8 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite tops 22,000 while loonie hits two month high

S&P/TSX composite tops 22,000 while loonie hits two month high

TORONTO — Gains in the energy and base metals sectors powered Canada's main stock index to a record level above 22,000 for the first time while the loonie reached its highest level in two months.
N.L.'s wait for Muskrat Falls power could carry on another year, consultant says

N.L.'s wait for Muskrat Falls power could carry on another year, consultant says

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A sharply worded new report from a consulting firm hired to monitor the long-delayed Muskrat Falls hydro project in Newfoundland and Labrador says the province's wait for power could drag on for at least another year.
Boris Becker accused of hiding tennis trophies during trial

Boris Becker accused of hiding tennis trophies during trial

LONDON (AP) — Former tennis champion Boris Becker went on trial Monday in London for allegedly concealing property — including nine trophies — from bankruptcy trustees and dodging his obligation to disclose financial information to settle his debts.
Berkshire's $11.6B Alleghany deal expands insurance business

Berkshire's $11.6B Alleghany deal expands insurance business

OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett, who started the year bemoaning the lack of potential acquisitions for his conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, announced Monday that it would acquire the insurance company Alleghany for $11.6 billion.
Ontario security company uncovers ransomware gang affiliate using Cobalt Strike

Ontario security company uncovers ransomware gang affiliate using Cobalt Strike

TORONTO — An Ontario security software company says it has discovered a new affiliate of a ransomware gang that has pledged allegiance to Russia carrying out attacks with threat emulation technology. Waterloo, Ont.
Barrick signs agreement in principle to restart Reko Diq project in Pakistan

Barrick signs agreement in principle to restart Reko Diq project in Pakistan

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. has signed an agreement in principle to restart work on its Reko Diq project in Pakistan's Balochistan province. The project was suspended in 2011 due to a dispute over the legality of its licensing process.
Saudi Arabia says it's not responsible for high oil prices

Saudi Arabia says it's not responsible for high oil prices

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said on Monday that it “won't bear any responsibility" for a shortage in global oil supplies after a fierce barrage of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels affected production in the kingdom, the world's la
Chinese airliner crashes with 132 aboard in country's south

Chinese airliner crashes with 132 aboard in country's south

BEIJING (AP) — A China Eastern Boeing 737-800 with 132 people on board crashed in the southern province of Guangxi on Monday, officials said.
Yemen rebels launch barrage of strikes on Saudi sites

Yemen rebels launch barrage of strikes on Saudi sites

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels unleashed one of their most intense barrages of drone and missile strikes on Saudi Arabia's critical energy facilities on Sunday, sparking a fire at one site and temporarily cutting oil product