National Business

When was the last time you pulled out cash to pay for something? Many Canadians might have to think long and hard, especially if they're younger.

TORONTO — Sales of spirits from the United States have plunged in Canada as provinces and consumers push back against U.S. trade hostility, but industry groups found overall sales are down too. Spirits sales from the U.S. were down 66.

Canada's main stock index saw modest gains Tuesday and U.S. markets were mixed as the latest U.S. tariff deadline approaches with relatively little fanfare. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 47.43 points at 27,364.43.

NEW YORK (AP) — US stocks drifted to another record following some mixed profit reports, as General Motors and other big U.S. companies give updates on how much President Donald Trump’s tariffs are hurting or helping them. The S&P 500 rose 0.

NEW YORK (AP) — As the stock market pushes into record territory and bargains become harder to find, investors are once again turning to some of Wall Street's beaten down companies in hopes of a quick score.

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. is adding to its renewable energy portfolio with a US$900-million solar project in Texas that will supply the data centre operations of Meta Platforms Inc.

TORONTO — IT company Adastra Group SE says global investment firm Carlyle Group Inc. has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the company.

Coca-Cola reported better-than-expected earnings in the second quarter as higher prices offset weaker sales volumes. Case volumes fell 1% globally and 1% in North America, but Coke said Tuesday that pricing rose 6% for the April-June period.

REGINA — Saskatchewan's two largest cities are among the many communities across the province affected by air quality warnings today.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost steam throughout the trading day Monday to close just a few points higher amid a rotation into defensive sectors, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 2.99 points at 27,317.00.