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S&P/TSX composite down Tuesday, U.S. markets move higher ahead of Nvidia earnings

S&P/TSX composite down Tuesday, U.S. markets move higher ahead of Nvidia earnings

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower on Tuesday, weighed down by energy stocks as oil prices retreated, while U.S. markets inched higher and the Dow added a few points to Monday's record high. U.S.
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Cabinet set to focus on Canada-U.S. trade relations on third and final day of retreat

Cabinet set to focus on Canada-U.S. trade relations on third and final day of retreat

HALIFAX — Canada's renewed charm offensive in the United States is "more relevant than ever," Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Tuesday, as the federal cabinet retreat turned its attention to the Canada-U.S. relationship.
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China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles , matching U.S. duties on Chinese EVs.
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Younger Canadians missing payments on credit products: Equifax

Younger Canadians missing payments on credit products: Equifax

An Equifax Canada report says missed credit payments were higher among younger Canadians in the second quarter due to living costs and unemployment.
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Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

HALIFAX — Canada is moving to match the United States with new tariffs on electric vehicles made in China in a bid to keep the cars from getting a significant foothold in the North American market.
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Trudeau insists he still has what Canadians want, despite polling numbers

Trudeau insists he still has what Canadians want, despite polling numbers

HALIFAX — Liberals are having some "robust" conversations about the state of their party and its slump in popularity with voters but those talks cannot happen in public, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Monday.
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B.C. civic politicians want temporary shelters for asylum seekers

B.C. civic politicians want temporary shelters for asylum seekers

Local governments consider more than 200 resolutions at UBCM conference in Vancouver.
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Canada to restrict low-wage foreign workers, consider lower immigration targets

Canada to restrict low-wage foreign workers, consider lower immigration targets

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging businesses to hire Canadians as his government announces new restrictions to limit the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers in the country.
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S&P/TSX composite up Monday with price of oil, U.S. markets mixed as Dow hits high

S&P/TSX composite up Monday with price of oil, U.S. markets mixed as Dow hits high

TORONTO — Energy prices helped the TSX post a gain Monday, while U.S. markets were mixed as the Dow posted a record high. Big tech names weighed down U.S.
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Stock market today: Dow closes at a record even as losses for Big Tech pull S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower

Stock market today: Dow closes at a record even as losses for Big Tech pull S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Wall Street, even as losses for Big Tech companies pulled the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite lower. The Dow edged up 0.2% Monday, enough to beat the all-time high it set last month.
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