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Banks, business websites up again after reporting technical difficulties

Banks, business websites up again after reporting technical difficulties

TORONTO — Canadian companies and other global businesses say their websites and services are fully operational again after they experienced technical difficulties or outages this afternoon.
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University of California regents approve rare tuition hike

University of California regents approve rare tuition hike

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Despite opposition from student groups, University of California regents on Thursday approved a multiyear plan to raise tuition and fees at one of the nation's premier public university systems.
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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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,097.52, down 12.53 points.) Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY) Financials. Down 44 cents, or 0.35 per cent to $125.86 on 10.
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Calgary's downtown office vacancy rate hits new high; on track to surpass 30 per cent

Calgary's downtown office vacancy rate hits new high; on track to surpass 30 per cent

Calgary's downtown office vacancy rate is on track to top 30 per cent and potentially reach a level unseen in a major North American city since the 1930s, a commercial real estate firm said Thursday.
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S&P/TSX composite index falls on pressure from materials, U.S. markets up slightly

S&P/TSX composite index falls on pressure from materials, U.S. markets up slightly

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell after a mixed day that saw losses in materials and healthcare stocks, while U.S markets had gained slightly.
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Precision Drilling posts $75.9 million loss in second quarter despite better outlook

Precision Drilling posts $75.9 million loss in second quarter despite better outlook

CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp. tripled its Canadian rig count in the second quarter, even as its net loss surged to $75.9 million because of compensation charges. The Calgary-based company lost $5.71 per diluted share, compared with a loss of $3.
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Private sale or trade-in? Selling your vehicle comes down to cash vs. convenience

Private sale or trade-in? Selling your vehicle comes down to cash vs. convenience

HALIFAX — Jonathan Tyson sold two cars in two years. The first, a Volkswagen Golf, he advertised through online classifieds and sold privately.
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FirstEnergy to pay $230M in settlement in Ohio bribery case

FirstEnergy to pay $230M in settlement in Ohio bribery case

CINCINNATI (AP) — The energy giant at the center of a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio admitted to riveting new details of its role in the conspiracy Thursday as part of a settlement agreement with federal prosecutors, including how it used secret
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Exfo board won't pursue rival bid after founder insists on his take-private offer

Exfo board won't pursue rival bid after founder insists on his take-private offer

QUEBEC — The board of director of Exfo Inc. has decided not to pursue an unsolicited takeover proposal from competitor Viavi Solutions Inc. after its controlling shareholder rejected anything but his deal to take the company private.
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Existing US home sales up in June; prices reach new heights

Existing US home sales up in June; prices reach new heights

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in June, snapping a four-month losing streak, while strong demand for higher-end properties and ultra-low mortgage rates helped push prices to new highs. Existing homes sales rose 1.
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