Stocks gain a bit on a short trading day
December 27, 2008
new york — Stocks gained for the first time in three days Wednesday as consumer spending and orders for durable goods topped economists’ forecasts, […]
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CTVglobemedia sells half of MLSE holding
December 7, 2008
Construction magnate Larry Tanenbaum has increased his holding in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. to 20.5 per cent, buying an additional 7.7 per cent […]
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U.S. in recession, jobless to peak at 7.5 pct: survey
November 17, 2008
The U.S. economy is in recession and will contract at a faster pace in the fourth quarter, extending the decline into early 2009 as […]
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Bank of Canada injects $8B more into markets
November 13, 2008
OTTAWA–The Bank of Canada says it will inject an additional $8 billion into the country's tight money markets under new liberal terms.
The bank […]
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Regulars roll back Tim Hortons visits
November 9, 2008
Canadians still love Tim Hortons coffee, but they began visiting the outlets less often when gasoline prices spiked in summer and now growing economic uncertainty […]
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Recession may jeopardize 401(k) contributions
November 6, 2008
DES MOINES, Iowa — Retirement accounts already battered by a steep market decline may get hit again as several companies suspend or reduce their […]
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Are tax credits welfare?
November 5, 2008
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama says his economic plan would offer a tax break to 95% of working Americans.
John McCain, the Republican nominee, has […]
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Exxon Mobil: Biggest profit in history
November 1, 2008
Exxon Mobil Corp. set a quarterly profit record for a U.S. company Thursday, surging past analyst estimates.
Exxon Mobil (XOM, Fortune 500), the leading U.S. […]
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Monthly job losses cut across 41 states
October 24, 2008
The number of states suffering monthly job losses more than doubled in September, with Michigan losing the greatest number of jobs, according to a […]
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New Nintendo DS will have camera
October 4, 2008
TOKYO–Nintendo's hit DS portable machine will come with a digital camera that will allow players to mix images, scribble on photos and create new […]
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