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Yamana signs deal with Pan American and Agnico Eagle after Gold Fields stands pat

Yamana signs deal with Pan American and Agnico Eagle after Gold Fields stands pat

TORONTO — Yamana Gold Inc. has signed a deal to be acquired by Pan American Silver Corp. and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. after Gold Fields Ltd. waived its right to match the rival bid for the gold miner.
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Adidas appoints boss of rival Puma as CEO after Ye fallout

Adidas appoints boss of rival Puma as CEO after Ye fallout

BERLIN (AP) — Adidas has appointed Bjørn Gulden, the CEO of rival Puma, as its new chief executive, and he will take over the German sportswear brand in January as the company weathers the fallout from its split with the rapper formerly known as Kany
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From tweets to 'toots': Twitter users flock to alternatives after Musk's takeover

From tweets to 'toots': Twitter users flock to alternatives after Musk's takeover

TORONTO — Thousands of Twitter users are in search of new places to congregate and share thoughts online after Elon Musk's purchase of the social network last month.
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TransAlta reports Q3 profit, raises dividend and financial guidance

TransAlta reports Q3 profit, raises dividend and financial guidance

CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. increased its dividend as it reported a third-quarter profit compared with a loss a year ago and raised its financial guidance for the year. The power utility says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 5.
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University of Calgary diagnostic hub aims to advance research into fighting infection

University of Calgary diagnostic hub aims to advance research into fighting infection

CALGARY — The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic helped start a new diagnostic testing and research facility at the University of Calgary focused on infections.
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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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,545.91, up 96.10 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down 34 cents, or 0.63 per cent, to $53.83 on 18.1 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite up almost 100 points Monday, U.S. markets also up

S&P/TSX composite up almost 100 points Monday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up by nearly 100 points Monday, with broad-based gains in most sectors, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 96.10 points at 19,545.91.
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Broad union support for general strike unprecedented, labour experts say

Broad union support for general strike unprecedented, labour experts say

TORONTO — Labour experts say a broad outpouring of support from unions for Ontario education workers in their fight with Premier Doug Ford was unprecedented and could galvanize workers at the bargaining table in the weeks and months to come.
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Wall Street climbs ahead of Election Day, inflation data

Wall Street climbs ahead of Election Day, inflation data

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose on the eve of Election Day as Wall Street looked ahead to the benefits of a possibly split government in Washington, though trading is likely to stay bumpy in a week full of events that could shake the market.
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Rogers pushes back against competition watchdog on first day of hearing on Shaw deal

Rogers pushes back against competition watchdog on first day of hearing on Shaw deal

OTTAWA — Rogers Communications Inc. is pushing back against Canada's competition watchdog in the first day of a weeks-long hearing on its $26-billion proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc., arguing that the deal is "pro-competitive.
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