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Stock market today: Nvidia and Walmart drive US indexes higher

Stock market today: Nvidia and Walmart drive US indexes higher

NEW YORK (AP) — Nvidia and other tech companies pulled U.S. stock indexes higher after they stumbled in the morning on worries about escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Tuesday.
Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags

Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A company hoping to build a multi-billion-dollar wind-to-hydrogen project in western Newfoundland is eyeing other options as Canada's plans to supply Europe with green energy have not yet materialized.
TC Energy CEO sees opportunity in Trump win as company refocuses on natural gas

TC Energy CEO sees opportunity in Trump win as company refocuses on natural gas

CALGARY — Donald Trump's return to the White House is good news for Canada's energy sector and an opportunity for TC Energy Corp., the CEO of the Calgary-based pipeline company said Tuesday.
Think you're too young for life insurance? Buying early can help save on premiums

Think you're too young for life insurance? Buying early can help save on premiums

Buying life insurance in your 20s can feel like an added cost to an already long list of expenses. But experts say it can safeguard loved ones if life doesn't go as planned.
Early voter turnout down compared to 2021 as Nova Scotia campaign enters last week

Early voter turnout down compared to 2021 as Nova Scotia campaign enters last week

HALIFAX — With one week to go in the Nova Scotia election campaign, early voter turnout is down about 15 per cent compared to the 2021 election.
Trump chooses billionaire and key transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary

Trump chooses billionaire and key transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary, a position in which he'd have a key role in carr
Microsoft pitches AI 'agents' that can perform tasks on their own at Ignite 2024

Microsoft pitches AI 'agents' that can perform tasks on their own at Ignite 2024

CHICAGO (AP) — Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told customers at a conference in Chicago on Tuesday that the company is teaching a new set of artificial intelligence tools how to "act on our behalf across our work and life.
Alberta Energy Regulator orders Sunshine Oilsands to suspend wells, pipelines

Alberta Energy Regulator orders Sunshine Oilsands to suspend wells, pipelines

CALGARY — The Alberta Energy Regulator has issued an order requiring Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. to suspend its wells, facilities and pipelines, saying the company hasn't met its regulatory obligations. The AER says the order, issued Nov.
Walmart heads into official start of holiday season with strong momentum after robust 3Q results

Walmart heads into official start of holiday season with strong momentum after robust 3Q results

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is heading into the official start of the holiday shopping season with strong tailwinds after ratcheting up better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter sales in many items including toys, home goods and groceries.
Ex-Raptors star Carter part of group seeking to buy stake in Buffalo Bills, AP source says

Ex-Raptors star Carter part of group seeking to buy stake in Buffalo Bills, AP source says

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.
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