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April asking rent prices up 9.3% across Canada; as Ontario sees only decline: report
A new report says the average asking rent for a home in Canada in April was up 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago, while a slight month-over-month increase was also recorded for the first time since January. The report by Urbanation and Rentals.
May 10, 2024 11:53 AM
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US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer sentiment fell sharply in May to the lowest level in six months as Americans cited stubbornly high inflation and interest rates, as well as fears that unemployment could rise .
May 10, 2024 11:43 AM
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S&P/TSX composite edges lower in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets mixed
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged lower in late-morning trading after closing at a record high on Thursday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 1.12 points at 22,374.71.
May 10, 2024 11:33 AM
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Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
NEW YORK (AP) — Target confirmed Friday that it won't carry Pride Month merchandise at all stories this spring after the discount retailer experienced backlash and lower sales over its collection honoring LGBTQ+ communities.
May 10, 2024 11:26 AM
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Employment jumps by 90,000 in April, raising doubts about June interest rate cut
OTTAWA — Canadian employers added 90,000 jobs in April, far surpassing forecasters' expectations and marking the largest employment gain in more than a year.
May 10, 2024 10:12 AM
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Stock market today: Wall Street opens higher and is headed for another weekly gain
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are heading toward the close of another winning week with some more modest gains. The S&P 500 was up 0.3% in early trading Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 118 points, and the Nasdaq composite was up 0.
May 10, 2024 9:37 AM
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.1 per cent in April. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
May 10, 2024 9:06 AM
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by province
OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.1 per cent in April. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 9.1 per cent (10.1) _ Prince Edward Island 6.
May 10, 2024 9:06 AM
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National employment numbers for April from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's April employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.1 per cent (6.1) Employment rate: 61.4 per cent (61.4) Participation rate: 65.4 per cent (65.
May 10, 2024 9:05 AM
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Transat says it expects to fall short of financial guidance for 2024
MONTREAL — Travel company Transat A.T. Inc. says it expects to fall short of its financial guidance for the year.
May 10, 2024 8:25 AM
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