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Is the house party over? Swollen ranks of realtors face day of reckoning in tighter market

Canada's long housing boom has drawn thousands into the sector, from realtors and home stagers to construction workers, and a looming slowdown threatens to trigger an exodus that could wipe out many of those jobs and force the economy to shift down More 11:45 AM ET

• 'The market has changed': Buyers welcome cool-down in Toronto housing market Jun 06
• Average Canadian house worth $504,458 in June, down 10% since April Jul 17

Tesla's quarterly revenue beats estimates

Electric-car maker Tesla Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and backed its delivery guidance for the second half of the year. More 5:01 PM ET

• Tesla's Musk hands over first Model 3 electric cars to early buyers Jul 29
• More self-driving cars could soon be allowed on U.S. roads Jul 27

Oilsands icon Rick George dies at 67

Rick George, who transformed Suncor into an oilsands heavyweight, has died of acute myeloid leukemia at the age of 67. More 5:43 PM ET

• Competition Bureau OK's Suncor, Petro-Canada merger Jul 21
• Suncor CEO Rick George to retire Dec 01

Tim Hortons owner Restaurant Brands announces lower profits, higher prices

The company that owns Tim Hortons, Popeyes, Burger King and other eateries posts lower profits, raises prices for some products at Tim Hortons, and announces plans to expand its ubiquitous coffee and doughnuts chain into Spain. More 10:17 AM ET read comments

• Disgruntled U.S. Tim Hortons franchisees follow Canadian example, form alliance Jun 26
• Tim Hortons set to launch order app after months of delay and controversy Jul 19