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Colin Firth's costume from famous 'Pride and Prejudice' wet-shirt scene nets a tidy sum at auction

Colin Firth's costume from famous 'Pride and Prejudice' wet-shirt scene nets a tidy sum at auction

The scene in which Colin Firth’s brooding heartthrob Mr. Darcy emerges from a pond, startling soon-to-be true love Elizabeth Bennet, was once voted the U.K.’s most memorable television moment.
UK government says Kate to appear in June for a ceremony. But the announcement has caused confusion

UK government says Kate to appear in June for a ceremony. But the announcement has caused confusion

Army officials seemed to have jumped the gun because Prince William and Kate’s office, Kensington Palace, hasn’t confirmed any scheduled public events for the Princess of Wales.
Nuvei earns US$14.1 million in fourth quarter, revenues also rise

Nuvei earns US$14.1 million in fourth quarter, revenues also rise

MONTREAL — Nuvei Corp. says it earned US$14.1 million in the fourth quarter, up from US$9.4 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based payment technology company, which reports in U.S. dollars, says revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31 was US$321.
Stellantis to produce electric muscle cars in Windsor. Ont. plant

Stellantis to produce electric muscle cars in Windsor. Ont. plant

WINDSOR, Ont. — Stellantis says its electric Dodge Charger will be built at the Windsor, Ont. assembly plant. The automaker says the EV version marks the arrival of the next generation of Dodge muscle cars.
Best cameo? Best hat? Ahead of the Oscars, AP hands out its own awards

Best cameo? Best hat? Ahead of the Oscars, AP hands out its own awards

The Academy Awards honor many things in movies but not some of the most important. Ahead of Sunday’s Oscars, AP Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle make selections for their own awards — some more offbeat than others.
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 (21,525.93, down 5.14 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up $1.22, or 1.27 per cent, to $96.96 on 24.
Bitcoin briefly hits an all-time high, less than two years after FTX scandal clobbered crypto

Bitcoin briefly hits an all-time high, less than two years after FTX scandal clobbered crypto

NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin has hit an all-time high less than two years after the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX severely damaged faith in digital currencies and sent prices plunging.
The trip to Margaritaville can soon be made on the Jimmy Buffett Highway

The trip to Margaritaville can soon be made on the Jimmy Buffett Highway

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Aecon Group's profit down in fourth quarter at $9.7 million, but up for full year

Aecon Group's profit down in fourth quarter at $9.7 million, but up for full year

TORONTO — Aecon Group Inc. says it earned $9.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, down from $19.7 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based company says revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31 totalled $1.13 billion, down from $1.
S&P/TSX composite essentially flat on Tuesday, U.S. markets fall

S&P/TSX composite essentially flat on Tuesday, U.S. markets fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved a hair lower on Tuesday, while U.S. markets fell, led by the Nasdaq losing 1.65 per cent. Big technology stocks dragged down U.S. markets, said Anish Chopra, managing director with Portfolio Management Corp.