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Consumer confidence in U.S. falls in June as Americans fret about near-term prospects

Consumer confidence in U.S. falls in June as Americans fret about near-term prospects

American consumers lost some confidence in June as expectations over the near-term future fell again. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell in June to 100.4 from 101.3 in May.
Organigram takes stake in German cannabis firm Sanity Group with $21M investment

Organigram takes stake in German cannabis firm Sanity Group with $21M investment

MONCTON, N.B. — Organigram Holdings Inc. says it has taken a minority stake in European cannabis company Sanity Group through a $21 million investment. Moncton-based pot producer Organigram says it may eventually advance another $4.
Hunting for discounts and deals? Don't forget to check perks through your workplace

Hunting for discounts and deals? Don't forget to check perks through your workplace

Everyone loves a deal, but many Canadians either forget or don't realize they can find discounts through their workplace.
Microsoft breached antitrust rules by bundling Teams with office software, European Union says

Microsoft breached antitrust rules by bundling Teams with office software, European Union says

LONDON (AP) — Microsoft violated European Union antitrust rules with “possibly abusive” practices by tying its Teams messaging and videoconferencing app to its widely used business software, the bloc said.
Yukon mine halts operations after system failure, says infrastructure damaged

Yukon mine halts operations after system failure, says infrastructure damaged

MAYO, YUKON — Work has been temporarily stopped at a mine in central Yukon after what the company says was a failure of its system that uses chemicals to help extract gold.
Car dealerships in North America revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks on software provider

Car dealerships in North America revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks on software provider

NEW YORK (AP) — Car dealerships in North America are still wrestling with major disruptions that started last week with cyberattacks on a company whose software is used widely in the auto retail sales sector.
Cannabis edges out alcohol as the most common impairing substance: driver study

Cannabis edges out alcohol as the most common impairing substance: driver study

FREDERICTON — A six-year analysis of more than 10,000 Canadian drivers involved in motor vehicle collisions suggests cannabis has edged out alcohol as the most common impairing substance detected through after-crash blood testing.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,848.59, up 293.73 points): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Up 68 cents, or 1.29 per cent, to $53.39 on 17 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite closes up almost 300 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite closes up almost 300 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index jumped almost 300 points Monday on the strength of a broad-based rally while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index ended up 293.73 points, or 1.36 per cent, at 21,848.59.
Enbridge and Six Nations Energy Development consortium plan wind energy project

Enbridge and Six Nations Energy Development consortium plan wind energy project

REGINA — Enbridge Inc. and Six Nations Energy Development LP announced plans Monday to develop a massive wind energy project in southeast Saskatchewan.
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