National Business

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market rallied to more records after data suggested inflation across the country was a touch better last month than economists expected. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% Tuesday, beating its all-time high set two weeks ago.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite the U.S. taking in record income from President Donald Trump's tariffs in July — with a 273% increase in customs revenues (or $21 billion) from this time last year — the U.S.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet Monday with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who says he plans to urge the prime minister to lower taxes in order to stimulate the economy.

MONTREAL — The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec posted a return of 4.6 per cent in the first six months of the year, but its executives set the stage Tuesday for more uncertainty in the months ahead.

NEW YORK (AP) — Just five months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Spirit Airlines is warning about its future ability to stay in business.

The West Coast Express commuter rail service in Metro Vancouver was disrupted when a train collided with a pickup truck in Port Moody, B.C.

TORONTO — A new proposal could allow do-it-yourself investors to get more support from dealers currently restricted from doing so.

TORONTO — A court will hear Cineplex Inc.'s appeal of a record $38.9-million fine it is facing for deceptive marketing practices this fall.

OTTAWA — Major institutional investors are asking the federal government to give them a reason to invest more at home in the upcoming fall budget, say the Liberal MPs leading budget consultations across Canada.

TORONTO — The business running the defunct department store once known as Hudson's Bay has changed its name. The company and its subsidiaries now have various names beginning with Rupert Legacy.