National Business

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Several major oil producing countries have joined Saudi Arabia in announcing surprise production cuts that could send world oil prices higher.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Home sales Home sales figures for some of Canada's biggest cities are expected to be released this week.

Demonstrators gathered in 40 locations across Canada on Saturday to voice their opposition to the Royal Bank of Canada's funding of fossil fuel projects.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Fridayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,099.89, up 158.90): Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI). Materials. Down six cents, or 0.76 per cent, to $7.88 on 17.3 million shares.

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Canada’s main stock index climbed more than 150 points Friday to close out the first quarter of the year in positive territory in spite of this month’s Silicon Valley Bank-related market turmoil. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 158.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rallied on Wall Street and closed out a winning March despite a long list of worries for investors. The S&P 500 gained 1.4% Friday and rose 3.5% for the month, with tech stocks leading the way.

MONTREAL — The union representing WestJet pilots will launch a strike authorization vote Monday as contract talks with management drag on, the Air Line Pilots Association said Friday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge slowed sharply last month, an encouraging sign in the Fed's yearlong effort to cool price pressures through steadily higher interest rates.