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Asia Today: Shanghai airport worker gets virus; 8,000 tested

Asia Today: Shanghai airport worker gets virus; 8,000 tested

BEIJING — Authorities in China’s financial hub of Shanghai have quarantined 186 people and conducted coronavirus tests on more than 8,000 after a freight handler at the city’s main international airport tested positive for the virus.
Asian stocks rise for 2nd day on coronavirus vaccine hopes

Asian stocks rise for 2nd day on coronavirus vaccine hopes

BEIJING — Asian stock markets rose for second day Tuesday on hopes for progress toward a possible coronavirus vaccine that might allow the world to revive manufacturing, shopping and normal life.
The Latest: Shanghai quarantines 186 after case at airport

The Latest: Shanghai quarantines 186 after case at airport

BEIJING — Authorities in China’s financial hub of Shanghai have quarantined 186 people and conducted virus tests on more than 8,000 after a freight handler at the city’s main international airport tested positive for the coronavirus.
EU puts tariffs on US but hopes for change with Biden

EU puts tariffs on US but hopes for change with Biden

BRUSSELS — The European Union said Monday it would impose tariffs on up to $4 billion worth of U.S.
Mi'kmaq First Nations joining with Premium Brands to buy Clearwater Seafoods for $1 B

Mi'kmaq First Nations joining with Premium Brands to buy Clearwater Seafoods for $1 B

HALIFAX — Premium Brands Holdings Corp. and a group of Mi’kmaq First Nations are buying Clearwater Seafoods Inc. for $1 billion, including debt.
Streetwear marketplace StockX moves into Canada with Toronto authentication centre

Streetwear marketplace StockX moves into Canada with Toronto authentication centre

TORONTO — Canadian fans of brands like Supreme, Bape and Kaws may soon find it quicker and easier to fill or empty their closet of trendy and hard-to-find goods.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,475.86, up 193.03 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up $3.77, or 24.67 per cent, to $19.05 on 33.1 million shares.
Federal government still working on investments in Fiat Chrysler, General Motors

Federal government still working on investments in Fiat Chrysler, General Motors

OTTAWA — Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Navdeep Bains says that the federal government is in the process of finalizing funding commitments to General Motors and Fiat Chrysler, after announcing a $295 million investment in Ford earlier t
U.S. stock markets hit record highs on vaccine news, raised economic recovery hopes

U.S. stock markets hit record highs on vaccine news, raised economic recovery hopes

TORONTO — U.S. stock markets soared to record highs Monday on positive news about a COVID-19 vaccine that bolsters hopes about a global economic recovery.
Air Canada shares up sharply on news of potential government aid, vaccine development

Air Canada shares up sharply on news of potential government aid, vaccine development

Air Canada shares surged more than 28 per cent Monday as news of a potential COVID-19 vaccine and government assistance for the industry eclipsed dismal third-quarter results brought about by global pandemic lockdowns.
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