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Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground after shaking off four-week losing streak

Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground after shaking off four-week losing streak

Stocks rose in morning trading Monday as Wall Street tries to navigate through uncertainty amid a trade war. The S&P 500 jumped 1.1%. It is coming off its first winning week after a four-week losing streak.
Lightspeed Commerce cuts revenue outlook for 2025 financial year

Lightspeed Commerce cuts revenue outlook for 2025 financial year

MONTREAL — Lightspeed Commerce Inc. is cutting its revenue outlook as it sees worsening economic conditions. The company says it now expects year-over-year revenue growth of about 18 per cent for its 2025 financial year, which ends on March 31.
'TV is becoming niche': Streaming grows in Canada despite rising prices, report says

'TV is becoming niche': Streaming grows in Canada despite rising prices, report says

Canadians are increasingly opting to watch TV through paid streaming platforms such as Netflix or Disney Plus despite the prices of those services continuing to rise.
Hudson's Bay liquidation sales begin at all but six of its stores

Hudson's Bay liquidation sales begin at all but six of its stores

TORONTO — Canada's oldest company will begin liquidating most of its stores this morning. Hudson's Bay says all but six of its locations will be selling off their inventory. The company is aiming to wrap up the liquidation by June 15.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Election The leaders of the four federal political parties are expected to be on the campaign trail this week. Trade and how they will deal with U.S.
The climate indicator banks are facing rising pressure to report

The climate indicator banks are facing rising pressure to report

TORONTO — When Canada’s big banks left the Net Zero Banking Alliance earlier this year, they assured they could push on reducing emissions without the help of the international climate coalition launched in 2021 by Mark Carney, now Canada's prime min
Ottawa increases AgriStability cap to help industry as it faces Chinese tariffs

Ottawa increases AgriStability cap to help industry as it faces Chinese tariffs

OTTAWA — The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China.
Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

OTTAWA — Canadians are now facing updated travel advisories to the world's two largest economies, after Ottawa warned travellers who stay in the United States for more than 30 days to make sure they register as required.
Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

Nova Scotia legislators vote unanimously to scrap electric car rebates for Tesla

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electric vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO's association with the U.S. administration and its trade war on Canada.
'No Canadian dream': Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state

'No Canadian dream': Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state

EDMONTON — Jordon Kosikowie has been thinking a lot about what would happen if Alberta joined the United States. The 35-year-old works in the oil and gas industry in the Edmonton area and says life has been hard in recent years.