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Deutsche Bank shares drop amid global jitters over banks

Deutsche Bank shares drop amid global jitters over banks

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Shares in Deutsche Bank fell sharply Friday, dragging down other major European banks and leading German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to express confidence in the country’s largest lender after fears about the global financial sys
Magnet Forensics shareholder Nellore challenges value of takeover deal

Magnet Forensics shareholder Nellore challenges value of takeover deal

One of Magnet Forensics Inc.'s shareholders says it has filed a notice of dissent after investors voted in favour of Thoma Bravo's $1.8-billion takeover of the cybersecurity company.
Chad nationalizes assets by oil giant Exxon, says government

Chad nationalizes assets by oil giant Exxon, says government

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Chad is nationalizing all assets from multinational oil giant Exxon Mobil, including its hydrocarbon and exploration permits, said the government.
Statistics Canada says retail sales up 1.4 per cent in January

Statistics Canada says retail sales up 1.4 per cent in January

OTTAWA — Canadian retail sales rose in January, a sign of consumer strength even as inflation continued to push prices higher. Statistics Canada said retail sales rose 1.4 per cent to $66.
US stocks open lower as bank worries still weigh on markets

US stocks open lower as bank worries still weigh on markets

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling as more worries about banks on both sides of the Atlantic tug markets lower. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% early Friday. The Dow and the Nasdaq also fell. Treasury yields dropped.
Onex signs agreement to move Gluskin Sheff wealth management advisor teams to RBC

Onex signs agreement to move Gluskin Sheff wealth management advisor teams to RBC

TORONTO — Onex Corp. has signed an agreement to move its Gluskin Sheff wealth management advisor teams to RBC Wealth Management Canada (RBC WMC).
Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Cosmetic brands will have to disclose fragrance ingredients — a welcome change for those with allergies

Alisha Minielly was mystified as rashes suddenly started appearing all over her body, including one that persisted on her left leg for six months.
Utah social media law means kids need approval from parents

Utah social media law means kids need approval from parents

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Children and teens in Utah would lose access to social media apps such as TikTok if they don’t have parental consent and face other restrictions under a first-in-the-nation law designed to shield young people from the addictive
Radioactive water leaks at Minn. nuclear plant for 2nd time

Radioactive water leaks at Minn. nuclear plant for 2nd time

MONTICELLO, Minn.
Violent French pension protests erupt as 1M demonstrate

Violent French pension protests erupt as 1M demonstrate

PARIS (AP) — More than 1 million people demonstrated across France on Thursday against unpopular pension reforms, and violence erupted in some places as unions called for new nationwide strikes and protests next week, coinciding with King Charles III