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What to make of this quarter’s “earnings season” Apr 20th
People often pay attention to what JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has to say about his business, but a lot more eyeballs than usual were on the company last Tuesday when it reported its first quarter earnings. Along with Johnson & Johnson, Wells Fargo and a handful of others, the bank is usually.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 May 4th
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Leaked NAFTA Draft Order Says Canada 'Exploits' American Industries - Huffington Post Canada Apr 29th
Huffington Post CanadaLeaked NAFTA Draft Order Says Canada 'Exploits' American IndustriesHuffington Post CanadaWASHINGTON — A published report says President Donald Trump planned to give Canada and Mexico five days notice that the U.S. intended to leave the North American Free Trade Agre.... More »
What happens to my RRIF when I die? + MORE Mar 30th
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I have named my three adult children as the beneficiaries of my RRIF account. Will this account be rolled over to them on a tax-free basis?–Bob
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Should you sell stocks to simplify with an all-in-one ETF? Aug 12th
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I have a mixed bag of stocks in my TFSA, RRSP, corporate trading account, and in my non-registered accounts.
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Potash Corp. and the waning role of stock options
– theglobeandmail.com
A look at the company's evolving compensation program adds perspective to its potential merger with Agrium
Hanjin bankruptcy causes global shipping chaos, retail fears
– canadianbusiness.com
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping line has thrown ports and retailers around the world into confusion, with giant container ships marooned and merchants worrying whether tons of goods will reach their shelves.
The South Korean giant filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday and stopped accepting new cargo. With its assets being frozen, ships from China to Canada found themselves refused permission to offload or take aboard containers because there were no guarantees that tugboat pilots or stevedores would be paid.
“Hanjin called us and said: ‘We’re going bankrupt and we can’t pay any bills — so don’t bother asking,’ ” said J. Kip Louttit, executive director of the Marine Exchange of Southern California, which provides traffic control for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the nation’s busiest port complex.
As of Thursday, three Hanjin container ships, ranging from about 700 feet to 1,100 feet long, were either drifting offshore or were anchored away from terminals…
The South Korean giant filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday and stopped accepting new cargo. With its assets being frozen, ships from China to Canada found themselves refused permission to offload or take aboard containers because there were no guarantees that tugboat pilots or stevedores would be paid.
“Hanjin called us and said: ‘We’re going bankrupt and we can’t pay any bills — so don’t bother asking,’ ” said J. Kip Louttit, executive director of the Marine Exchange of Southern California, which provides traffic control for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the nation’s busiest port complex.
As of Thursday, three Hanjin container ships, ranging from about 700 feet to 1,100 feet long, were either drifting offshore or were anchored away from terminals…
Lululemon shares plunge on earnings outlook disappointment
– theglobeandmail.com
Vancouver-based company forecast fiscal third-quarter earnings between 42 cents and 44 cents a share
