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US jobless claims hit 52-year low after seasonal adjustments

US jobless claims hit 52-year low after seasonal adjustments

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a century, another sign that the U.S. job market is rebounding rapidly from last year's coronavirus recession.
BHP extends offer for Noront Resources as talks with Wyloo continue

BHP extends offer for Noront Resources as talks with Wyloo continue

TORONTO — BHP Lonsdale Investments Pty Ltd. is extending is takeover offer for Noront Resources Ltd. as it continues talks with a major shareholder in the company regarding support for its proposal.
NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept

NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept

LOS ANGELES (AP) — NASA launched a spacecraft Tuesday night on a mission to smash into an asteroid and test whether it would be possible to knock a speeding space rock off course if one were to threaten Earth.
STB establishes schedule for regulatory review of CP merger with Kansas City Southern

STB establishes schedule for regulatory review of CP merger with Kansas City Southern

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says its proposed acquisition of Kansas City Southern could be approved in about a year, after the U.S. regulator established a schedule for its regulatory review.
Fighting gas prices, US to release 50 million barrels of oil

Fighting gas prices, US to release 50 million barrels of oil

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered a record 50 million barrels of oil released from America's strategic reserve, aiming to bring down gasoline and other costs, in coordination with other major energy consuming nations including
Samsung says it will build $17B chip factory in Texas

Samsung says it will build $17B chip factory in Texas

Samsung said it plans to build a $17 billion semiconductor factory outside of Austin, Texas, amid a global shortage of chips used in phones, cars and other electronic devices.
Five million viewers see Carlson's Rittenhouse chat

Five million viewers see Carlson's Rittenhouse chat

NEW YORK (AP) — Tucker Carlson reached 5.05 million viewers for his Kyle Rittenhouse interview on Monday , the Fox News Channel opinion host's largest audience since the night of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
New report recommends Canada form government-led consortium of semiconductor buyers

New report recommends Canada form government-led consortium of semiconductor buyers

TORONTO — A new report from Canada's Semiconductor Council says the country should form a government-led consortium of chip buyers by 2025 to overcome a global shortage crippling manufacturers and prevent further troubles.
Alimentation Couche-Tard boosts dividend even as profits slip in latest quarter

Alimentation Couche-Tard boosts dividend even as profits slip in latest quarter

LAVAL, Que. — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is boosting its quarterly dividend by nearly 26 per cent even as its net earnings decreased in its latest quarter despite higher revenues.
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 (21,453.77, up 33 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 91 cents, or 2.84 per cent, to $33 on 24 million shares.