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Fewer listings, strong demand helps Vancouver area real estate rally + MORE Apr 4th
Home sales in Metro Vancouver are bouncing back after a dismal February, but the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says transactions are still almost 31 per cent below the March 2016 record.
The board says a shortage of property listings and strong demand, especially for condos and townhomes, p.... More »
What to do with your extra cash + MORE May 24th
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Q: I am turning 30 this year and make around $60,000 a year and was wondering what the best thing to do with some extra money is? I have $10,000 saved in an emergency fund sitting in a high-interest bank account at my bank, so I am covered in case of emergency. Is this the best plac.... More »
The Pokémon Company is investigating 'Pokémon with guns' satire Palworld - Yahoo Canada Finance Jan 25th
The Pokémon Company is investigating 'Pokémon with guns' satire Palworld Yahoo Canada FinancePalworld Has Sold An Astonishing Number Of Copies In Five Days KotakuThe Pokémon Company Announces It Will ‘Investigate’ Palworld IP And Assets ForbesHow Palworld or ".... More »
U.N.'s Special Envoy to Syria Calling It Quits Oct 18th
Staffan de Mistura was the longest-serving of three diplomats trying to broker an end to the civil war that has devastated the Mideast nation since 2011..... More »
Donald Trump’s asymmetrical bid for the White House + MORE Dec 19th
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WASHINGTON — It can be hard to see where Donald Trump the business ends and Donald Trump the presidential candidate begins.
When rivals level political attacks, the Republican front-runner’s company attorney threatens lawsuits on corporate letterhead. When his .... More »
Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci says billions in capital investment will stimulate the economy and could create as many as 37,000 jobs, while also reversing cuts to essential services proposed by the previous government.
The Fed Has Hurt Business Investment
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QE is partly to blame for record share buybacks and meager capital spending.DH stock hit hard by offensive from U.S. short seller
– theglobeandmail.com
A similar frenzy has gripped Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc.’s stock over the past week
Daily Deals: In defence of pharma M&A and the case against ‘alternative assets’
– theglobeandmail.com
Mergers, acquisitions, private equity and venture capital deals from Canada and around the world
Business Highlights
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Apple beats earnings estimates, issues healthy forecast
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Defying skeptics on Wall Street, Apple says it plans to keep setting records for selling new iPhones around the world.
The giant tech company reported quarterly earnings Tuesday that beat analysts’ estimates, while forecasting healthy iPhone sales during the upcoming holidays. Apple also said sales nearly doubled in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan during the last quarter, despite concerns that China’s economy is slowing.
And in a closely watched indicator, Apple issued a forecast for the upcoming December quarter that suggests it will slightly surpass last year’s record of 74.5 million iPhones sold during the crucial holiday season.
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GM recalling 1.4M cars; oil leaks can cause engine fires
DETROIT (AP) — For the third time in seven years, General Motors is recalling cars that can leak oil and catch fire, in some instances damaging garages and homes.
The recall, which covers 1.4 million vehicles dating to the 1997 model year, is needed because repairs from the first two recalls didn’t work…
Apple beats earnings estimates, issues healthy forecast
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Defying skeptics on Wall Street, Apple says it plans to keep setting records for selling new iPhones around the world.
The giant tech company reported quarterly earnings Tuesday that beat analysts’ estimates, while forecasting healthy iPhone sales during the upcoming holidays. Apple also said sales nearly doubled in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan during the last quarter, despite concerns that China’s economy is slowing.
And in a closely watched indicator, Apple issued a forecast for the upcoming December quarter that suggests it will slightly surpass last year’s record of 74.5 million iPhones sold during the crucial holiday season.
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GM recalling 1.4M cars; oil leaks can cause engine fires
DETROIT (AP) — For the third time in seven years, General Motors is recalling cars that can leak oil and catch fire, in some instances damaging garages and homes.
The recall, which covers 1.4 million vehicles dating to the 1997 model year, is needed because repairs from the first two recalls didn’t work…
