National Business

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating a probe into whether banks have discriminated against conservatives and certain industries like gun manufacturers and cryptocurrency companies, invoking the vast p

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on dozens of countries had only a muted effect on markets worldwide. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.

NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of Americans saving for retirement through 401(k) accounts could have the option of putting their money in higher-risk private equity and cryptocurrency investments, according to an executive order signed Thursday by Presiden

The chief executive of BCE Inc.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday terminated a $7 billion grant program that was intended to help pay for residential solar projects for more than 900,000 lower-income U.S. households.

MISSISSAUGA — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. reported its second-quarter profit of $57.8 million, compared with a loss of $26.2 million a year ago.

MONTREAL — Quebecor Inc.'s cellphone towers are not for sale as its chief executive says the company has no intention of selling them off in the future.

TORONTO — Big-screen heavyweights are all over the small-screen lineup at the Toronto International Film Festival, which will preview new shows from Jude Law, Jason Bateman, Toni Collette, Ethan Hawke and Mae Martin.

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England cut its main interest rate Thursday by a quarter percentage point to 4%, as policy makers seek to bolster the sluggish U.K. economy.

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. says its acquisition strategy is focused on cash flow as it closed multiple purchases in recent months and reported profits rose in the second quarter.