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Don't let the new car smell go to your head when borrowing to buy a car

Don't let the new car smell go to your head when borrowing to buy a car

OTTAWA — The thrill of driving a new car off a dealer's lot is appealing, but experts warn not to let the new car smell go to your head when it comes to borrowing money to make it happen.
Norwegians facing a shortage as Easter nears are hoarding eggs from neighboring Sweden

Norwegians facing a shortage as Easter nears are hoarding eggs from neighboring Sweden

HELSINKI (AP) — A shortage of eggs in shops during Holy Week has led Norwegians to flock to supermarkets across the border in Sweden and hoard the traditional Easter food.
Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady as market heads toward another winning month

Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady as market heads toward another winning month

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are holding relatively steady as Wall Street coasts into the close of its latest winning month and quarter. The S&P 500 was little changed early Thursday after setting an all-time high the day before.
Home Depot buying supplier to professional contractors in a deal valued at about $18.25B

Home Depot buying supplier to professional contractors in a deal valued at about $18.25B

Home Depot will buy SRS Distribution, a materials provider for professionals, in a deal valued at approximately $18.25 billion.
Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job market

Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job market

NEW YORK (AP) — The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy extraordinary job security.
What to know about the cargo ship Dali, a mid-sized ocean monster that took down a Baltimore bridge

What to know about the cargo ship Dali, a mid-sized ocean monster that took down a Baltimore bridge

Here's what to know about the cargo ship Dali that crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and leaving six bridge construction workers presumed dead.
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.4% annual pace from October through December, the government said Thursday in an upgrade from its previous estimate. The government had previously estimated that the economy expanded at a 3.
Statistics Canada reports real GDP up 0.6 per cent in January as Quebec strikes end

Statistics Canada reports real GDP up 0.6 per cent in January as Quebec strikes end

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product grew 0.6 per cent in January, helped by the end of public sector strikes in Quebec in November and December.
BRP reports Q4 profit and revenue down from year ago, raises quarterly dividend

BRP reports Q4 profit and revenue down from year ago, raises quarterly dividend

VALCOURT, Que. — BRP Inc. raised its dividend as it reported its fourth-quarter profit and revenue fell compared with a year earlier and said its results for its 2025 financial year are expected to be down compared with the year it just completed.
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve

China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve

BEIJING (AP) — China on Thursday said it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countries. China’s Ministry of Commerce said the decision will take effect Friday.