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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 (20,057.89, up 34.16): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 16 cents, or 0.35 per cent, to $45.72 on 14.6 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Strength in battery metal and technology stocks helped outweigh softness in energy, lifting Canada's main stock index on Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 34.16 points at 20,057.
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Metro warns of 'significant headwinds' as investments set to drag on profit next year

Metro warns of 'significant headwinds' as investments set to drag on profit next year

Metro Inc.
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Loblaw reports profit and sales up as shoppers continue to flock to discount stores

Loblaw reports profit and sales up as shoppers continue to flock to discount stores

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. said it's continuing to expand its footprint of discount stores as consumers trade down after a run of high food inflation.
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Stock market today: Wall Street adds some more to its stellar week and November so far

Stock market today: Wall Street adds some more to its stellar week and November so far

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street added a bit more to its big rally from a day before and to its gains so far for November. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Wednesday. The Dow climbed 163 points, and the Nasdaq composite edged up 0.1%.
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Retail sales slip in October as consumers pull back after summer splurges

Retail sales slip in October as consumers pull back after summer splurges

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans cut back on retail spending in October, ending six straight months of gains, though the decline was partly driven by falling prices for both gasoline and cars. Retail sales fell 0.1% last month after jumping a strong 0.
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More seniors choosing to age in home instead of downsizing: CMHC report

More seniors choosing to age in home instead of downsizing: CMHC report

Although seniors tend to consider downsizing as they get older, a large proportion are instead choosing to age in their home rather than put it on the market, according to a report by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. on Wednesday.
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Vote on tentative contract with General Motors too close to call as more tallies are reported

Vote on tentative contract with General Motors too close to call as more tallies are reported

DETROIT (AP) — Voting on a tentative contract agreement between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union that ended a six-week strike against the company appears too close to call after the latest tallies at several GM factories were announce
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US producer prices slide 0.5% in October, biggest drop since 2020.

US producer prices slide 0.5% in October, biggest drop since 2020.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices fell sharply last month as inflationary pressure continued to ease after a year and a half of higher interest rates.
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Slate Office REIT suspends distributions, plans asset sale; units plunge 20%

Slate Office REIT suspends distributions, plans asset sale; units plunge 20%

TORONTO — Units in Slate Office REIT sank 20 per cent after the trust suspended its monthly cash distributions and announced a plan to sell a large part of its portfolio of properties.
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