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Canada’s main stock index climbed alongside U.S. markets as energy and mining stocks rose in midday trading.
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S&P/TSX composite index rises amid bounce for energy, mining stocks

Britain’s House of Commons voted resoundingly on Wednesday to approve a trade deal with the European Union, paving the way for an orderly break with the bloc that will finally complete the U.K.’s years-long Brexit journey.
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British lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade deal with EU

European Union governments approved on Tuesday a trade deal regulating relations between the 27-nation bloc and Britain, paving the way for its provisional application from Jan 1, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said.
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EU governments approve Brexit trade deal: German EU presidency

A Boeing 737 Max departed Miami International Airport with 100 passengers aboard Tuesday for the aircraft’s first U.S. commercial flight since faulty sensor readings contributed to two deadly crashes in 2019.
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Boeing Max returns to U.S. skies with first passenger flight

Consultants at BTY Group say construction activity could pick up next year across the country amid anticipated spending on infrastructure and renewable energy.
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Construction spending could rebound next year amid government support, report says

World stocks rose Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark hitting a 30-year high after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a US$900 billion economic aid package.
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Japan’s Nikkei at 30-year high after Trump signs U.S. stimulus

Amid light volumes, Canada’s main stock index closed lower on Tuesday, its first day of trading after the holiday weekend, while U.S. indexes fell back from record highs set on Monday.
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S&P/TSX composite drifts down; U.S. markets close lower after Monday’s records

Retail giant Amazon has released details of its record-breaking holiday season as the pandemic kept more customers at home and shopping online.
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Despite calls to support local businesses, Amazon reports record-breaking holiday season sales

Stocks began the final week of 2020 slightly higher after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a US$900 billion economic aid package that helps reduce uncertainty amid the re-imposition of travel and business curbs in response to a new coronavirus variant.
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U.S. stocks open higher after Trump signs US0 billion aid package

After a brief gain, stocks were mostly flat on Tuesday, as investors continue to close out positions for the New Year and after U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law the US$900 billion coronavirus economic stimulus package.
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U.S. stocks mostly unchanged while global markets climb