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Algonquin Power and Utilities launches strategic review of renewable energy group

Algonquin Power and Utilities launches strategic review of renewable energy group

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp. says it has launched a strategic review of its renewable energy group. The company, which terminated its deal to buy Kentucky Power Company and AEP Kentucky Transmission Co. Inc.
Quebecor reports $120.9M Q1 profit, down from $121.4M a year ago

Quebecor reports $120.9M Q1 profit, down from $121.4M a year ago

MONTREAL — Quebecor Inc. reported its first-quarter profit attributable to shareholders fell to $120.9 million compared with $121.4 million in the same quarter a year ago.
UK sending Ukraine long-range cruise missiles

UK sending Ukraine long-range cruise missiles

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. is sending Ukraine long-range cruise missiles to help push back Russian forces, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said Thursday. It's the first known shipment of the weaponry that Kyiv has long sought from its allies.
Bank of England raises UK interest rates to highest level since 2008

Bank of England raises UK interest rates to highest level since 2008

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England raised interest rates to their highest level since late 2008 as it continues to combat stubbornly high inflation in the U.K.
Shooting at Mercedes factory in Germany leaves 2 dead

Shooting at Mercedes factory in Germany leaves 2 dead

BERLIN (AP) — A man opened fire at a Mercedes-Benz factory in southwestern Germany on Thursday, leaving two people dead, authorities the company said. The shooting occurred in Sindelfingen, a city near Stuttgart.
Long-haul carrier Emirates sees highest-ever profit in 2022 of $2.9B after pandemic grounded flights

Long-haul carrier Emirates sees highest-ever profit in 2022 of $2.9B after pandemic grounded flights

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Long-haul carrier Emirates saw its most-profit year ever in 2022, earning $2.9 billion after bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic shutting down global aviation, the airline announced Thursday.
RioCan sees net income slip in Q1 as fair value on investment properties decreases

RioCan sees net income slip in Q1 as fair value on investment properties decreases

TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust says net income for the first quarter was $118 million, down from $160 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based company says same property net operating income grew by 3.
Nutrien sees earnings slump in Q1, but expects demand to rise later in 2023

Nutrien sees earnings slump in Q1, but expects demand to rise later in 2023

SASKATOON — Nutrien Ltd. says net earnings for the third quarter were US$576 million, down 58 per cent from US$1.4 billion a year earlier. The Saskatoon-based company, which reports in U.S.
Manulife reports net income of $1.4B in first results under new standards

Manulife reports net income of $1.4B in first results under new standards

TORONTO — Manulife Financial Corp. says it had a net income of $1.4 billion attributed to shareholders in the first quarter in its first results under new accounting standards.
WSP Global says earnings, revenue rose in first quarter of 2023

WSP Global says earnings, revenue rose in first quarter of 2023

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. says its net earnings attributable to shareholders for the first quarter were $112.5 million, up 18.4 per cent from $95.0 million a year earlier.
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