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Evers signs GOP-written state budget with $2B tax cut

Evers signs GOP-written state budget with $2B tax cut

WHITEFISH BAY, Wis. (AP) — Gov.
Strong stock market run not a signal of impending correction, say experts

Strong stock market run not a signal of impending correction, say experts

TORONTO — A strong run for Canada's main stock index in the first half of 2021 isn't a signal for investors to panic and sell in anticipation of a major correction, experts advise.
Dye & Durham growing business in U.K. with deal to buy TM Group (UK) Ltd. for $156M

Dye & Durham growing business in U.K. with deal to buy TM Group (UK) Ltd. for $156M

TORONTO — Cloud-based software and technology company Dye & Durham Ltd. says it has acquired TM Group (UK) Ltd. for approximately $156 million.
US jobless claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low

US jobless claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week even while the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding from the coronavirus recession with sustained energy.
Discount carrier Flair Airlines expanding into United States this fall

Discount carrier Flair Airlines expanding into United States this fall

CALGARY — Flair Airlines is entering the U.S. market, part of an ambitious five-year expansion plan for the low-cost carrier. The Edmonton-based airline announced Thursday it will launch service from Canada to six U.S. vacation destinations on Oct.
EU fines 4 German car makers $1B over emission collusion

EU fines 4 German car makers $1B over emission collusion

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday handed down $1 billion in fines to four major German car manufacturers, saying they colluded to limit the development and rollout of car emission control systems.
Centerra Gold files additional claims in arbitration relating to seized Asian mine

Centerra Gold files additional claims in arbitration relating to seized Asian mine

TORONTO — Centerra Gold Inc.
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 (20,290.60, down 9.43 points.) Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Up six cents, or 4.55 per cent, to $1.38 on 19.
Can't watch fireworks at home? Millions choose NBC

Can't watch fireworks at home? Millions choose NBC

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 8 million people took in Fourth of July fireworks on television this year, watching NBC's coverage of the Macy's New York City celebration in one of two helpings. The two-hour fireworks presentation drew 4.
CN makes final pitch for regulator to approve voting trust for Kansas City Southern

CN makes final pitch for regulator to approve voting trust for Kansas City Southern

Canadian National Railway Co. made its final pitch to a U.S. regulator for approval of a voting trust it wants to use in its proposed US$33.6-billion takeover of U.S. railway Kansas City Southern.