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By the numbers: A look at rental statistics in Toronto and Vancouver + MORE Jun 4th
TORONTO – After stagnating for two decades, construction of rental buildings is on the rise in the red-hot real estate markets of Toronto and Vancouver. Some figures on the emerging trend:
In the pipeline: There are currently eight apartment buildings, containing a total of 2,458 rental units,.... More »
Nintendo eyeing filmmaking for growth after Mariners sale + MORE May 16th
TOKYO – Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co. is eyeing the movie business for growth.
Company spokesman Makoto Wakae said Monday details are undecided but the work might be a theatre release or a DVD.
He says Nintendo wants to make its own film content starring its game characters, such as S.... More »
GM unites car-sharing services under new brand ‘Maven’ + MORE Jan 21st
DETROIT – The final destination is a mystery, but General Motors is taking another step on its fast-moving journey into new ways of getting around.
The company on Thursday announced that it’s formed a brand called “Maven” that will run its car-sharing ventures, including a ne.... More »
Why Vanguard’s ETF aimed at retirees is currently cautious in its asset allocation Feb 27th
As a semi-retired investor who recently started a registered retirement income fund (RRIF), I regard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Vanguard Group as a major part of my core portfolio, along with low-volatility ETFs from BMO ETFs, and income-oriented ETFs from various other vendors.
After the .... More »
Investing in IPOs won’t make you rich quick, advisors say + MORE May 14th
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OTTAWA – The hope of a making a quick buck by getting in on the latest hot initial public offering is tempting.
But investment advisers caution that the hope of turning a quick profit by investing in an IPO is probably more mirage than reality.
Investing in a new comp.... More »
Obama, Northeastern governors to push $10.10 minimum wage Wednesday in Connecticut
– canadianbusiness.com
WASHINGTON – Striving to show momentum on a top legislative priority, President Barack Obama is appearing next week with Northeastern governors who back his push to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour and will pledge to lift the earnings of the lowest-paid workers in their states to at least the same level.
Obama planned an appearance Wednesday at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain with Democratic Govs. Dannel Malloy of Connecticut, Deval Patrick of Massachusetts, Peter Shumlin of Vermont and Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee.
A higher minimum wage and an overhaul of immigration laws are Obama priorities, but it remains doubtful whether lawmakers will send him either piece of legislation this year, particularly when the entire House and one-third of the Senate are up for re-election.
A Senate-passed immigration bill is stalled in the House, while Republicans oppose raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour, arguing that jobs will be eliminated, unemployment will rise and the economy will suffer if the government forces businesses to cut bigger paychecks for their workers…
Obama planned an appearance Wednesday at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain with Democratic Govs. Dannel Malloy of Connecticut, Deval Patrick of Massachusetts, Peter Shumlin of Vermont and Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee.
A higher minimum wage and an overhaul of immigration laws are Obama priorities, but it remains doubtful whether lawmakers will send him either piece of legislation this year, particularly when the entire House and one-third of the Senate are up for re-election.
A Senate-passed immigration bill is stalled in the House, while Republicans oppose raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour, arguing that jobs will be eliminated, unemployment will rise and the economy will suffer if the government forces businesses to cut bigger paychecks for their workers…
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