National Business

BRP Inc. topped expectations Wednesday as it reported its third-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago and raised its guidance for its full financial year.

Ontario is reporting 1,373 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 35 new deaths linked to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 445 of today's new cases are in Toronto, while 415 are in Peel Region.

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers increased their spending by a sluggish 0.

WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods showed a modest gain in October but much of the strength came from a big jump in orders for military equipment.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged lower in early trading, weighed down by losses in the financial, energy and metals and mining sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 4.55 points at 17,269.70.

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week for a second straight week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S.

WASHINGTON — The second of three estimates on U.S. growth for the July-September quarter was unchanged at a record pace of 33.1%.

TORONTO — A group of Canadian pension plan investment managers is calling on companies to standardize their environmental, social, and governance disclosure to help them in their investment decision-making and better assess and manage their risks.

KINGSEY FALLS, Que. — Cascades Inc. says it will close its napkin plant in Laval, Que., at the end of June next year. The plant currently employs 54 workers.

TORONTO — Toymaker Spin Master Corp. has announced a deal to develop toys and games based on the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies. The company says it has signed a global licensing agreement with Warner Bros.