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Osisko Mining renews share buyback program

Osisko Mining renews share buyback program

TORONTO — Osisko Mining Inc. says the Toronto Stock Exchange has approved its plans to renew its normal course share buyback program. Under the terms of the notice, Osisko could acquire up to about 36.5 million common shares through the program.
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Stock market today: Stocks edge higher on Wall Street in muted trading

Stock market today: Stocks edge higher on Wall Street in muted trading

Stocks edged higher on Wall Street in what’s expected to be another quiet day between the Christmas and New Year holidays. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in early trading Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 63 points, or 0.
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Community bonds: strengthening the ties of community while earning a financial return

Community bonds: strengthening the ties of community while earning a financial return

Setting aside money for worthy causes can be a challenge, but one option that's gaining momentum both gives back and a offers a good return on investment.
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US applications for jobless benefits rise but labor market remains solid

US applications for jobless benefits rise but labor market remains solid

More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but not enough to raise concern about the labor market or broader economy. Jobless claims rose to 218,000 for the week ending Dec.
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Five things to watch for in Canadian business in 2024

Five things to watch for in Canadian business in 2024

Here are five things to watch in Canadian business in 2024 as households and companies work through what is expected to be a challenging economic environment.
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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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange closed at 21,015.91, up by 134.72 points. Bitfarms Ltd. (TSX:BITF). Financials. Up 68 cents or 17.2 per cent, to $4.64 on 8.
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S&P/TSX composite closes with gain of more than 100 points; U.S. markets also up

S&P/TSX composite closes with gain of more than 100 points; U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index moved higher on Wednesday as it caught up to U.S. gains on its first day of trading after the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays. Meanwhile, the major U.S.
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher as a strong year for markets winds down

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher as a strong year for markets winds down

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted to a slightly higher close as trading remained light on this holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Wednesday. The Dow rose 0.3% and the Nasdaq rose 0.2%.
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2 models of Apple Watch can go on sale again, for now, after court lifts halt over a patent dispute

2 models of Apple Watch can go on sale again, for now, after court lifts halt over a patent dispute

Two higher-end models of the Apple Watch can go on sale again after a federal court temporarily lifted a sales halt ordered by the International Trade Commission over a patent dispute.
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The New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft for using its stories to train chatbots

The New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft for using its stories to train chatbots

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times is striking back against the threat that artificial intelligence poses to the news industry, filing a federal lawsuit Wednesday against OpenAI and Microsoft seeking to end the practice of using its stories to train
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