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Report: Gulf carrier Etihad to raise stake in Germany’s Air Berlin to almost 50 per cent + MORE Mar 22nd
BERLIN – German weekly WirtschaftsWoche reports that Etihad plans to increase its stake in Air Berlin to 49.9 per cent.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier already holds almost 30 per cent of the shares in Germany’s second-biggest airline.
WirtschaftWoche reported Saturday that the plan would in.... More »
Best online banks and credit unions in Canada for 2024 + MORE Mar 20th
Where can you get the best digital banking experience in Canada? We set out to find out in this inaugural review of the best online banks and credit unions in Canada. To come up with the ranking, MoneySense partnered with Surviscor, a leading Canadian research and consulting firm specializing in fin.... More »
IMF delegation arrives in Egypt for bailout talks Jul 30th
CAIRO – A delegation from the International Monetary Fund arrived in Egypt on Saturday, responding to a request for a multibillion dollar bailout for the country’s flagging economy.
Cairo airport officials said the IMF mission chief for Egypt, Christopher Jarvis, led the team that would .... More »
In Humboldt, sorrow, love and loss take the ice on game night Apr 9th
Al and Jean Gaetz were in their arena seats in Row 8, in Section U near the blue line on Sunday, just as they were planning to do if their beloved Humboldt Broncos had reached Game 6.
They’ve held Broncos season tickets since 1973; they billeted young players for decades. Al, still selling real es.... More »
Nearly half of Canadians within $200 of insolvency: survey - CTV News Jan 21st
Nearly half of Canadians within $200 of insolvency: survey CTV News46% of Canadians on the brink of insolvency as rates rise: Survey BNNBloomberg.caFour-in-10 British Columbians within $200 of insolvency CityNews VancouverRising interest rates a big worry to Canadian.... More »
5.5 year – 2.77%
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This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2014-01-25. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
30 days – 1.50%
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This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2013-11-28. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
90 days – 3.00%
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This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2014-01-06. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
60 days – 1.55%
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This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2013-11-28. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
Buffett’s company says 4Q profit up 10 per cent as insurance, rail, energy units post gains
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OMAHA, Neb. – Warren Buffett’s company said Saturday that fourth-quarter earnings rose 10 per cent to nearly $5 billion as its insurance, rail and energy businesses generated major gains in the improving economy.
Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance companies, which include Geico and General Reinsurance, reported a $394 million underwriting profit for the final three months of 2013, compared with a $19 million loss a year earlier. The Omaha, Neb., company also benefited from the strong performance of its non-insurance companies including BNSF railroad and electric utility MidAmerican Energy.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. owns roughly 80 subsidiaries, including railroad, clothing, furniture and jewelry firms. Its insurance and utility businesses typically account for more than half of the company’s net income. The company also has major investments in such companies as Coca-Cola Co., IBM and Wells Fargo & Co., and last year bought NV Energy and a major stake in H.J. Heinz…
Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance companies, which include Geico and General Reinsurance, reported a $394 million underwriting profit for the final three months of 2013, compared with a $19 million loss a year earlier. The Omaha, Neb., company also benefited from the strong performance of its non-insurance companies including BNSF railroad and electric utility MidAmerican Energy.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. owns roughly 80 subsidiaries, including railroad, clothing, furniture and jewelry firms. Its insurance and utility businesses typically account for more than half of the company’s net income. The company also has major investments in such companies as Coca-Cola Co., IBM and Wells Fargo & Co., and last year bought NV Energy and a major stake in H.J. Heinz…
