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FDA panel backs over-the-counter birth control pill

FDA panel backs over-the-counter birth control pill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health advisers said Wednesday that a decades-old birth control pill should be sold without a prescription, paving the way for a likely U.S. approval of the first over-the-counter contraceptive medication.
Brookfield Asset Management reports Q1 profit up from year ago

Brookfield Asset Management reports Q1 profit up from year ago

TORONTO — Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. says its share of the latest quarterly profit of the asset management business it owns with Brookfield Corp. amounted to US$125 million.
US prices stay high, showing inflation pressures persist

US prices stay high, showing inflation pressures persist

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices in the United States rose again in April, and measures of underlying inflation stayed high, a sign that further declines in inflation are likely to be slow and bumpy. Prices increased 0.
CFIB wants CEBA loan repayment deadline extended as businesses struggle

CFIB wants CEBA loan repayment deadline extended as businesses struggle

TORONTO — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says in a survey of its members, 78 per cent of them reported that getting extra time to repay their Canada Emergency Business Account loans will increase the likelihood of their survival.
Nuvei says Q1 revenue up 20%, but reports loss due to Paya acquisition costs

Nuvei says Q1 revenue up 20%, but reports loss due to Paya acquisition costs

MONTREAL — Nuvei Corp. saw its first-quarter revenue rise 20 per cent compared with a year ago, but recorded a loss for the first three months of the year as it was hit by about US$20 million in costs related to its deal to buy U.S.
Tim Hortons signs deal to start opening locations in South Korea later this year

Tim Hortons signs deal to start opening locations in South Korea later this year

TORONTO — Tim Hortons says the coffee and doughnut chain has signed a deal to open locations in South Korea starting later this year. The company says it has signed a master franchise agreement with BKR Co. Ltd.
Biden: Debt meeting 'productive,' default 'not an option'

Biden: Debt meeting 'productive,' default 'not an option'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and congressional leaders confronted each other on the debt limit impasse Tuesday, ending their meeting with no breakthrough but agreeing to meet again this week to try to avert the looming risk of an unprecedent
Great-West Lifeco sees net earnings drop, base earnings rise in first quarter

Great-West Lifeco sees net earnings drop, base earnings rise in first quarter

WINNIPEG — Great-West Lifeco Inc. says net earnings for its first quarter were $595 million, down more than 55 per centfrom $1.3 billion a year earlier.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,585.73, up 0.58): Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX:TOU). Energy. Up $1.51, or 2.62 per cent, to $59.24 on 12.6 million shares. Enbridge Inc.
Pet Valu posts lower profit as company sets sights on up to 50 new stores

Pet Valu posts lower profit as company sets sights on up to 50 new stores

Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. is looking to open 40 to 50 new stores this year as it looks to capitalize on the surge in adoption of furry companions during the pandemic.
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