National Business

TORONTO — North American markets tumbled Tuesday after the latest reading on U.S. inflation disappointed traders, with Canada's main stock index down more than 300 points and all three major U.S.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lower gas costs slowed U.S. inflation for a second straight month in August, but most other prices across the economy kept rising — evidence that inflation remains a heavy burden for American households. Consumer prices rose 8.

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Sabina Gold and Silver Corp. says it will begin construction on a gold mine in southwestern Nunavut next year. President and chief executive officer Bruce McLeod says it's a milestone decision for the company.

TORONTO — A new study has found that the pandemic provided Canadians the opportunity to rethink their financial goals, with many moving, switching careers and planning to travel.

Rent-to-own initiatives can offer a pathway to home ownership for some Canadians, but experts warn it may not be for everyone.

Canadian clothing retailer Roots Corp. is heading into its busiest sales period with strong inventory levels and a "pack and hold" plan to deal with unsold merchandise.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former security chief at Twitter told Congress on Tuesday that the social platform is plagued by weak cyber defenses, privacy threats and the inability to control millions of fake accounts.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — William Ruto was sworn in as Kenya's president on Tuesday after narrowly winning the Aug. 9 election in East Africa’s most stable democracy, and quickly signaled that his leadership would be a strongly Christian one.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,987.23, up 213.89 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 87 cents, or 2.11 per cent, to $42.11 on 19.5 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended the first trading day of the week up more than 200 points,as U.S. stock markets also closed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 213.89 points at 19,987.