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U.S. job openings rise slightly to 9.6 million, sign of continued strength in the job market

U.S. job openings rise slightly to 9.6 million, sign of continued strength in the job market

WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers posted 9.6 million job openings in September, up from 9.5 million in August and a sign that the U.S. job market remains strong even as the U.S. Federal Reserve attempts to cool the economy. Layoffs fell to 1.
CDPQ to buy power transmission network in Brazil in deal valued at up to $108.5M

CDPQ to buy power transmission network in Brazil in deal valued at up to $108.5M

MONTREAL — The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has signed a deal to acquire a 695-kilometre power transmission network in central Brazil in a transaction valued at up to $108.5 million.
Thomson Reuters planning to invest more than US$100 million a year in generative AI

Thomson Reuters planning to invest more than US$100 million a year in generative AI

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters Corp. announced plans to invest more than US$100 million a year in generative artificial intelligence.
Centerra Gold sees earnings rise in third quarter, bringing in US$60.6 million

Centerra Gold sees earnings rise in third quarter, bringing in US$60.6 million

TORONTO — Centerra Gold Inc. says it earned US$60.6 million in the third quarter, up from a loss of $33.9 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based company says revenues for the quarter ended Sept. 30 were US$343.
BHP approves $6.4B second stage of Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan

BHP approves $6.4B second stage of Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan

Australian mining giant BHP is going ahead with a plan to spend $6.
US consumers feeling slightly less confident in October for 3rd straight month

US consumers feeling slightly less confident in October for 3rd straight month

WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers are feeling increasingly less confident these days as fears of an oncoming recession remain elevated. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 102.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,873.47, up 16.71): First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM). Mining. Down $3.93, or 19.65 per cent, to $16.07 on 10.9 million shares.
First Quantum shares continue to slide after Panama promises referendum

First Quantum shares continue to slide after Panama promises referendum

VANCOUVER — Shares in First Quantum Minerals Ltd. continued to slide Tuesday as uncertainty clouds the fate of its Cobre Panama mine.
Cameco shares up after reporting Q3 profit and raising revenue outlook for 2023

Cameco shares up after reporting Q3 profit and raising revenue outlook for 2023

SASKATOON — Shares in Cameco Corp. rose more than eight per cent after it raised its revenue outlook for 2023 and reported a profit of $148 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss a year ago.
North Carolina's top elevator official says he'll no longer include his portrait in every lift

North Carolina's top elevator official says he'll no longer include his portrait in every lift

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — After slapping their mug inside every elevator in the state, an elected North Carolina regulator will go back to being faceless.
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