National Business

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose more than 100 points Wednesday, boosted by strength in the technology and base metal sectors, while U.S. stock markets muddled to a mixed close.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish after climbing in the morning but then running out of momentum. The S&P 500 finished the day an iota higher, less than 0.

A coroner's inquest into a 2019 Ottawa bus crash that killed three people will be held this spring. The coroner's office says the inquest into the deaths of Judy Booth, Bruce Thomlinson and Anthonia Van Beek will begin on April 2.

EDMONTON — Electricity producer Capital Power Corp. says its recently retooled Genesee Generating Station positions the company well to seize data centre opportunities in Alberta.

Saks Global says it is laying off staff as it works to integrate the recently acquired Neiman Marcus Group with its other luxury brands.

National Bank of Canada says it sees heightened uncertainty from potential tariffs but isn't yet adjusting its earnings expectations because of the threat.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The surprising resignation of two well-liked Atlantic premiers has left some political experts shaking their heads in disbelief — and marvelling at the mounting demands on anyone running a province.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a long-sought minerals deal that will closely tie the two countries together for years to come.

MONTREAL — Quebec investment manager CDPQ says the weighted average return on its depositors' funds was 9.4 per cent for 2024. The result fell short of the 11.8 per cent return of its benchmark portfolio.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agencies must develop plans to eliminate employee positions, according to a memo distributed by President Donald Trump 's administration that sets in motion what could become a sweeping realignment of American government.