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Great-West Lifeco sees fourth-quarter earnings rise to $740 million

Great-West Lifeco sees fourth-quarter earnings rise to $740 million

WINNIPEG — Great-West Lifeco Inc. says its fourth-quarter net earnings were $740 million, up from $452 million during the same quarter last year. Net earnings per common share were 79 cents, up from 48 cents for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2023.
West Fraser Timber loses US$153 million in fourth quarter, sales soften

West Fraser Timber loses US$153 million in fourth quarter, sales soften

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it lost US$153 million in its fourth quarter, a steeper loss than US$94 million a year earlier. Sales for the quarter ended Dec. 31 were US$1.5 billion, down from US$1.6 billion.
Manulife Financial reports fourth-quarter earnings of $1.66 billion

Manulife Financial reports fourth-quarter earnings of $1.66 billion

TORONTO — Manulife Financial Corp. says it had a net income attributed to shareholders of $1.66 billion for the quarter ending Dec. 31, up 81 per cent from $915 million in the same quarter last year. The insurance giant reported core earnings of $1.
Date night strike: Thousands of US, UK delivery, ride-hailing drivers stop work on Valentine's Day

Date night strike: Thousands of US, UK delivery, ride-hailing drivers stop work on Valentine's Day

Thousands of ride-hailing and delivery workers in the U.S. and the U.K. went on strike on Valentine's Day, calling for higher pay and other changes to their working conditions. In the U.S.
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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,889.40, up 304.43 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down $1.23, or 2.65 per cent, to $45.14 on 16.8 million shares.
Fixed-price defence deals drag down CAE's profits — and share price

Fixed-price defence deals drag down CAE's profits — and share price

MONTREAL — Fixed-price defence contracts dragged down earnings at CAE Inc. as the flight simulator maker saw quarterly profits fall nearly 30 per cent year-over-year even while revenues rose.
S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. markets also up

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 300 points or almost 1.5 per cent Wednesday on broad-based strength, while U.S. markets also rose to take back some of their losses from the previous day.
Bell urges conditions if CRTC mandates wholesale access, Telus awaits its next move

Bell urges conditions if CRTC mandates wholesale access, Telus awaits its next move

BCE Inc. is urging the CRTC to implement conditions such as caps on eligible speeds and initial access restrictions if the regulator allows smaller internet providers to use rivals' fibre networks to offer their services to customers.
January home sales rise as markets tighten but prices still softening: CREA

January home sales rise as markets tighten but prices still softening: CREA

TORONTO — Home sales rose in an unseasonably warm January to mark a second month of rising activity and softening prices, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Wednesday. January sales were up 3.
Barrick reports US$1.27B profit for 2023, up from US$432M in 2022

Barrick reports US$1.27B profit for 2023, up from US$432M in 2022

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. reported that gold production for 2023 fell short of its guidance as it set out lower expected production for the year ahead. The gold miner said Wednesday that production for the year totalled 4.
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