The Daily Chase: Rogers-Shaw deal hearing intensifies; plant protein weighs down Maple Leaf Foods

Rogers and Shaw have fired their opening salvos in the high-stakes court battle over the consummation of their $20 billion takeover deal.

FUTURES TICK HIGHER AHEAD OF U.S. MIDTERMS

U.S. equity market futures are pointing to a higher open as Americans head to the polls. At last check, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were both up some 0.2 per cent. For what it’s worth, markets generally outperform in the wake of midterm elections, though we’re in somewhat unprecedented times with inflation still running hot and concerns over the potential for a looming recession.

PLANT PROTEINS WEIGH ON MAPLE LEAF FOODS