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TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares gained Friday as investors cheered a strong set of earnings from retailers that has sent U.S. shares higher. Benchmarks were rising in early trading across the region, including Japan, China, Australia and South Korea.

TORONTO — Canada's Big Five banks all sounded notes of caution in releasing results this week as pressure builds on the economy, though each pointed to somewhat different strategies in preparing for a potential recession.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,532.18, up 148.43 points.) Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Up 41 cents, or 1.8 per cent, to $23.11 on 23.

OTTAWA — Smaller internet service providers (ISPs) are cautiously optimistic about the new telecom policy directives unveiled by the federal government Thursday that are aimed at the 91Ô­´´ Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index increased for a fifth-straight day to a near three-week high on a broad rally that also swept U.S. markets higher.

CALGARY — Energy transportation giant Enbridge Inc. will be going ahead with two pipeline projects to service a new liquefied natural gas facility in the U.S., part of the 91Ô­´´ company's push to grow its LNG business as global demand soars.

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91Ô­´´ retail sales were flat in March as a slump in new car sales offset healthy consumer spending gains elsewhere, Statistics Canada reported Thursday. Total retail sales in Canada hit $60.

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada reported higher earnings Thursday as it said many underlying economic indicators remain strong despite the heightened risk of a recession.

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in the New York attorney general’s civil investigation into his business practices, a state appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting his argument that he be excused from te