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Tesla sales surge as global demand picks up speed

Tesla sales surge as global demand picks up speed

Tesla's third-quarter sales jumped 44% as global demand for its electric vehicles outpaced that of most other automakers.
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Painted Pony shareholders approve sale to Canadian Natural Resources

Painted Pony shareholders approve sale to Canadian Natural Resources

CALGARY — Shareholders in Calgary-based Painted Pony Energy Ltd. have approved its sale to much larger Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. for 69 cents per share.
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North American stock markets down in early trading, loonie falls

North American stock markets down in early trading, loonie falls

TORONTO — North American stock markets were down in early trading as investors took in the news that U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 86.47 points at 16,098.07.
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EU leaders overcome Cyprus veto, agree to Belarus sanctions

EU leaders overcome Cyprus veto, agree to Belarus sanctions

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders agreed early Friday to impose sanctions on dozens of senior officials in Belarus accused of falsifying presidential election results and leading a crackdown on peaceful protesters, after unblocking a veto against the
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Head of Bombardier Aviation leaving as it streamlines to focus on business aircraft

Head of Bombardier Aviation leaving as it streamlines to focus on business aircraft

MONTREAL — The head of Bombardier's aviation division is leaving the company as it streamlines the management team to refocus solely on business aircraft.
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Google to pay global publishers US$1 billion over three years for news content

Google to pay global publishers US$1 billion over three years for news content

TORONTO — Google says it will pay publishers around the world about US$1 billion over the next three years for use of their content, the company's latest effort to relax tensions over its share of advertising sales that help fund the news industry.
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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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,184.54, up 63.16 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 76 cents, or 4.67 per cent, to $15.50 on 10.9 million shares.
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Auto sales bounce 2.4 per cent in September in best showing since outbreak

Auto sales bounce 2.4 per cent in September in best showing since outbreak

TORONTO — Auto sales in September were 2.4 per cent higher than a year earlier, marking the best month for dealers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc.
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North American stock markets rise to start the fourth quarter with boost for tech

North American stock markets rise to start the fourth quarter with boost for tech

TORONTO — North American stock markets started the fourth quarter higher with investors again turning to the tech sector amid some disappointing economic signals in the U.S.
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Unemployment marches higher in Europe as pandemic grinds on

Unemployment marches higher in Europe as pandemic grinds on

FRANKFURT — Unemployment rose for a fifth straight month in Europe in August and is expected to grow further amid concern that extensive government support programs won't be able keep many businesses hit by coronavirus restrictions afloat forever.
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