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Stock market today: Indexes rise and bond yields jump after the latest signs of resilient economy

Stock market today: Indexes rise and bond yields jump after the latest signs of resilient economy

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ticked mostly higher as investors consider both the upsides and downsides of the U.S. economy remaining stronger than feared. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Thursday after wobbling between small gains and losses.
Alberta optimistic about this year's budget forecast despite drop in oil prices

Alberta optimistic about this year's budget forecast despite drop in oil prices

Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner says the government may have to lower how much it expects to take in from oil this year, but the overall budget outlook remains optimistic.
Independent media can help fill local news void as legacy media consolidate: experts

Independent media can help fill local news void as legacy media consolidate: experts

TORONTO — As Canadians face a potential further decline in local news coverage by legacy media outlets, industry watchers hope independent and non-profit companies can fill the void.
Google DeepMind calls for 'responsible' approach to AI amid 'eureka moment'

Google DeepMind calls for 'responsible' approach to AI amid 'eureka moment'

TORONTO — The chief business officer at Google's artificial intelligence research lab says the world is having a "eureka moment" around artificial intelligence, but we have to be responsible with the technology.
Ex-GOP Ohio House speaker sentenced to 20 years for role in $60M bribery scheme; appeal expected

Ex-GOP Ohio House speaker sentenced to 20 years for role in $60M bribery scheme; appeal expected

CINCINNATI (AP) — Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday for his role in the largest corruption scandal in state history. The 64-year-old Republican appeared before U.S.
Petro-Canada payments systems largely restored in wake of cyberattack: Suncor

Petro-Canada payments systems largely restored in wake of cyberattack: Suncor

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it is making progress in resolving the customer disruptions that have occurred this week in the wake of a cyberattack against the oil and gas company.
Saskatchewan government posts $1.5-billion surplus at year end

Saskatchewan government posts $1.5-billion surplus at year end

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has posted a surplus of more than $1.5 billion for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The province says the surplus let the government pay $1.
NFL suspends 3 players indefinitely, fourth gets 6 games for violating gambling policy

NFL suspends 3 players indefinitely, fourth gets 6 games for violating gambling policy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The NFL suspended three players indefinitely Thursday for violating the league's gambling policy and a fourth was sidelined for six games.
US economic growth last quarter is revised up sharply to a 2% annual rate

US economic growth last quarter is revised up sharply to a 2% annual rate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Showing surprising resilience in the face of higher interest rates, the U.S. economy grew at a 2% annual pace from January through March as consumers spent at the fastest pace in nearly two years.
Do your math before using credit card loyalty points toward mortgages

Do your math before using credit card loyalty points toward mortgages

TORONTO — Canadians looking for a little extra help on mortgage payments may be surprised to learn about one possibility: loyalty points.
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