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Powell: Fed has only narrow role to play on climate change

Powell: Fed has only narrow role to play on climate change

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve has only a limited role to play in combating climate change, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a stance that puts him at odds with environmental activists who have pushed central banks worldwide to take steps to
50 guests or less: Couples opt for micro-weddings amid inflation

50 guests or less: Couples opt for micro-weddings amid inflation

Danielle Woodcock was planning her wedding when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, delaying and eventually cancelling her big day. By the time she revisited it in 2021, she had decided to go in a different direction – a micro-wedding.
Stocks open mixed head of company earnings updates

Stocks open mixed head of company earnings updates

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is opening mixed ahead of key updates this week on inflation and company earnings. The S&P 500 was moving between small gains and losses in the early going Tuesday.
First Quantum continues talks with Panama over Cobre Panama mine

First Quantum continues talks with Panama over Cobre Panama mine

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says it is prepared to commit to a deal that includes a minimum level of tax and royalty payments as talks continue with the government of Panama over the long-term future of its Cobre Panama mine.
Hydro One promotes chief operating officer David Lebeter to chief executive

Hydro One promotes chief operating officer David Lebeter to chief executive

TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd. says David Lebeter has been named the company's new president and chief executive. Lebeter currently serves as the utility's chief operating officer. The company says the promotion to the top job is effective Feb. 1.
China suspends visas for South Koreans in virus retaliation

China suspends visas for South Koreans in virus retaliation

BEIJING (AP) — China suspended issuing visas Tuesday for South Koreans to come to the country for tourism or business in apparent retaliation for COVID-19 testing requirements imposed by South Korea on Chinese travelers, according to a notice posted
Biden, Lopez Obrador open Mexico meetings with brusque talk

Biden, Lopez Obrador open Mexico meetings with brusque talk

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador challenged U.S.
Virgin Orbit reports 'anomaly' in satellite launch from UK

Virgin Orbit reports 'anomaly' in satellite launch from UK

LONDON (AP) — A mission to launch the first satellites into orbit from Western Europe suffered an “anomaly” Tuesday, Virgin Orbit said. The U.S.
Bell to drop five-cent 'Let's Talk' pledge in favour of $10M donation

Bell to drop five-cent 'Let's Talk' pledge in favour of $10M donation

MONTREAL — Bell Canada says it is ending its annual practice of donating five cents to mental health programs each time someone uses the phrase "Bell Let's Talk" on a specific day in January.
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 (19,857.07, up 42.56): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Up 55 cents, or 1.01 per cent, to $54.79 on 6.6 million shares.
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