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Whitecap expects production to come in at high end of forecast range after Veren deal

Whitecap expects production to come in at high end of forecast range after Veren deal

CALGARY — Whitecap Resources Inc. says it's made good progress toward integrating the people and assets it acquired through its combination with Veren Inc. this spring.
Algoma Steel seeking $500M in federal support amid ongoing concern over U.S. tariffs

Algoma Steel seeking $500M in federal support amid ongoing concern over U.S. tariffs

Algoma Steel Group Inc. is seeking $500 million in federal support as the company faces continued uncertainty from U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel. The Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
CFIB sees recession in Canada as business confidence remains 'persistently low'

CFIB sees recession in Canada as business confidence remains 'persistently low'

TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is forecasting a recession in Canada this year. A new report from CFIB, released Thursday, shows it's forecasting that growth declined 0.
Statistics Canada reports May retail sales down 1.1 per cent at $69.2 billion

Statistics Canada reports May retail sales down 1.1 per cent at $69.2 billion

Statistics Canada says retail sales decreased 1.1 per cent to $69.2 billion in May, driven by sales declines at motor vehicle and parts dealers. However, the agency said its preliminary figures for June point to an increase of 1.
Loblaw's Q2 profit rises as shoppers continue to flock to discount

Loblaw's Q2 profit rises as shoppers continue to flock to discount

A slew of new discount stores helped push profit at Loblaw Cos. Ltd. higher in the second quarter, as shoppers continue to seek lower-priced products, a trend the company's CEO says will remain for the long term.
Teck copper mine extension project to move forward with up to $2.4B price tag

Teck copper mine extension project to move forward with up to $2.4B price tag

Teck Resources Ltd. says its board has given the green light to extending the life of Canada's biggest copper mine by almost two decades with an investment of up to $2.4 billion.
Gold a bright spot for TSX as Canadian index outperforms S&P 500

Gold a bright spot for TSX as Canadian index outperforms S&P 500

Gold and precious metals have been a bright spot this year, helping the S&P/TSX composite index outperform the S&P 500, with fund managers saying there could still be time for retail investors to get in on the action.
Supreme Court won't hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmer

Supreme Court won't hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmer

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has given a thumbs-down to hearing a legal case involving an emoji. The country's highest court dismissed an application by farmer Chris Achter to appeal a decision by the Court of Appeal of Saskatchewan.
Like the Fed, European Central Bank holds off on rate cuts amid tariff upheaval

Like the Fed, European Central Bank holds off on rate cuts amid tariff upheaval

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged Thursday, hitting pause on rate cuts amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught and high-stakes trade talks marked by threats of drastically hig
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