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Deutsche Bank shares drop amid global jitters over banks

Deutsche Bank shares drop amid global jitters over banks

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Shares in Deutsche Bank fell sharply Friday, dragging down major European banks and leading German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to express confidence in the solidity of the country’s largest lender as fears about the global financ
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US stocks open lower as bank worries still weigh on markets

US stocks open lower as bank worries still weigh on markets

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling as more worries about banks on both sides of the Atlantic tug markets lower. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% early Friday. The Dow and the Nasdaq also fell. Treasury yields dropped.
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Onex signs agreement to move Gluskin Sheff wealth management advisor teams to RBC

Onex signs agreement to move Gluskin Sheff wealth management advisor teams to RBC

TORONTO — Onex Corp. has signed an agreement to move its Gluskin Sheff wealth management advisor teams to RBC Wealth Management Canada (RBC WMC).
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Statistics Canada says retail sales up 1.4 per cent in January

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 1.4 per cent to $66.4 billion in January, helped by gains at motor vehicle and parts dealers as well as gas stations.
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Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Alisha Minielly was mystified as rashes suddenly started appearing all over her body, including one that persisted on her left leg for six months.
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Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years

Canada's restaurant industry is bracing for the biggest jump in the country's alcohol excise duty in more than 40 years, spurring warnings the tax hike could force some bars and restaurants out of business.
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Utah social media law means kids need approval from parents

Utah social media law means kids need approval from parents

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Children and teens in Utah would lose access to social media apps such as TikTok if they don’t have parental consent and face other restrictions under a first-in-the-nation law designed to shield young people from the addictive
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Radioactive water leaks at Minn. nuclear plant for 2nd time

Radioactive water leaks at Minn. nuclear plant for 2nd time

MONTICELLO, Minn.
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Violent French pension protests erupt as 1M demonstrate

Violent French pension protests erupt as 1M demonstrate

PARIS (AP) — More than 1 million people demonstrated across France on Thursday against unpopular pension reforms, and violence erupted in some places as unions called for new nationwide strikes and protests next week, coinciding with King Charles III
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Ontario expects $1.3B deficit, to post surplus in a year

Ontario expects $1.3B deficit, to post surplus in a year

TORONTO — Ontario plans to start posting budget surpluses in a year, leaning heavily on booming revenues to outweigh increased spending on health care – which includes boosts to hospitals, home care and the medical workforce.
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