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BMO Capital Markets head Dan Barclay to retire, to be replaced by Alan Tannenbaum

BMO Capital Markets head Dan Barclay to retire, to be replaced by Alan Tannenbaum

TORONTO — BMO Capital Markets' chief executive and group head Dan Barclay is set to retire after a 32-year investment banking career as of Nov. 1.
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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 (19,501.20, up 255.13 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up $4.58, or 5.46 per cent, to $88.54 on 11.
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Transport Canada invests $150M to build new container terminal in Contrecoeur, Quebec

Transport Canada invests $150M to build new container terminal in Contrecoeur, Quebec

MONTREAL — The federal government has announced an investment of up to $150 million toward a container terminal in Contrecoeur, Que., which is about 70 kilometres northeast of Montreal.
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Markets rise amid interest rate optimism while energy stocks fuel TSX gains

Markets rise amid interest rate optimism while energy stocks fuel TSX gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 250 points Tuesday amid a broad-based rally led by energy stocks, while U.S. markets also rose on hopes that interest rates may have reached their peak.
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Cannabis Act review finds companies struggling to profit, health experts supportive

Cannabis Act review finds companies struggling to profit, health experts supportive

OTTAWA — A review of the federal legislation that paved the way for the legal recreational use and sale of cannabis says companies in the legal market report struggling to realize profits and maintain financial viability.
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Stock market today: Wall Street rises as pressure relaxes from the bond market

Stock market today: Wall Street rises as pressure relaxes from the bond market

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed higher as pressure relaxed on Wall Street from the bond market. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% Tuesday. The Dow added 134 points, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.6%.
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Ontario securities regulator exploring artificial intelligence use in capital markets

Ontario securities regulator exploring artificial intelligence use in capital markets

TORONTO — Ontario's securities regulator says it is evaluating the potential role it can play in overseeing and guiding responsible adoption of artificial intelligence to protect investors and the integrity of capital markets.
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Soldiers asking for donations to help with housing, food costs: memo to Gen. Eyre

Soldiers asking for donations to help with housing, food costs: memo to Gen. Eyre

OTTAWA — The military's chaplain-general says morale among troops is the lowest it's been in recent memory as many soldiers struggle with the cost of living. In a briefing note sent to the chief of the defence staff, Gen.
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North Carolina Republicans enact voting, election boards changes over Democratic governor's vetoes

North Carolina Republicans enact voting, election boards changes over Democratic governor's vetoes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans enacted vote-count restrictions and weakened the governor's ability to oversee elections and other state regulatory bodies on Tuesday by overriding Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes.
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Canadian auto workers, GM reach tentative contract agreement less than 24 hours after strike began

Canadian auto workers, GM reach tentative contract agreement less than 24 hours after strike began

TORONTO (AP) — General Motors and the union representing Canadian auto workers have reached a tentative contract agreement that could end a strike that began early Tuesday.
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