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Zooming out on the global economy + MORE Apr 13th
This week is all about the big picture.
In a world where economic policy is diverging widely, amidst a mixed bag of slowing growth, volatile oil prices and political instability (and don’t forget the Greek bailout talks!), you could safely ask if there’s a week that’s all about the.... More »
TFSA contribution room calculator + MORE Jan 10th
Find out your current tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limit by using this calculator.
TFSA is a bit of a misnomer. While you can use it for straightforward savings, think of it more accurately as an investment holding account to store things like exchange-traded funds .... More »
Calgary home sales inch up after 21 months of decline as signs of stability show + MORE Oct 4th
CALGARY – Calgary home sales inched up in September for the first year-over-year gains in almost two years.
The city saw a total of 1,488 homes sold last month compared to 1,458 a year earlier — the first such increase since November 2014, according to Calgary Real Estate Board statistics.
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'A Beautiful Mind' mathematician John Nash and wife killed in New Jersey car ... - Haaretz + MORE May 25th
Haaretz'A Beautiful Mind' mathematician John Nash and wife killed in New Jersey car ...HaaretzNash won the Nobel Prize in 1994, and was largely known for his work in game theory and battling paranoid schizophrenia, as described in the 2001 Oscar-winning film. By Haaretz | May 24, 2015 | 5:.... More »
An Even Better Reason to Fix Your Portfolio + MORE Aug 23rd
So your portfolio is a disaster. Your RRSP is full of high-cost mutual funds, sprinkled with some random stocks and a bunch of exotic ETFs that seemed like a good idea at the time. You know it’s time to clean house, but you’re not sure where to begin. Well, here’s your chance to fix your portf.... More »
Cisco plans $4-billion investment in Ontario, could create 1,700 jobs
– theglobeandmail.com
Tech giant, province announce 10-year pact to invest in new research and development facilities
GE raises quarterly dividend 3 cents, or 16 per cent, to 22 cents
– canadianbusiness.com
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – General Electric says it is increasing its quarterly dividend by 3 cents, or 16 per cent, to 22 cents.
The Fairfield, Conn., company said Friday that the new dividend is payable Jan. 27 to shareholders as of Dec. 23.
GE has been shaping itself into a conglomerate more focused on industrial equipment and appliances, shrinking its banking operations and selling off its media arm, NBCUniversal. GE’s products include jet engines, medical diagnostic equipment, oil and gas drilling equipment and washing machines.
General Electric Co. shares rose 8 cents to $26.62 in midday trading.
The post GE raises quarterly dividend 3 cents, or 16 per cent, to 22 cents appeared first on Canadian Business.
The Fairfield, Conn., company said Friday that the new dividend is payable Jan. 27 to shareholders as of Dec. 23.
GE has been shaping itself into a conglomerate more focused on industrial equipment and appliances, shrinking its banking operations and selling off its media arm, NBCUniversal. GE’s products include jet engines, medical diagnostic equipment, oil and gas drilling equipment and washing machines.
General Electric Co. shares rose 8 cents to $26.62 in midday trading.
The post GE raises quarterly dividend 3 cents, or 16 per cent, to 22 cents appeared first on Canadian Business.
30 days – 1.50%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2013-02-04. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
90 days – 1.60%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2013-03-07. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
Debt ratio hits record high of 163.7% – CBC.ca
– news.google.ca
CBC.caDebt ratio hits record high of 163.7%CBC.caThe amount that Canadians owe compared to their disposable income rose to an all-time record last quarter, although their net worth also increased. Statistics Canada reported Friday that the level of household credit market debt to disposable income …Key household debt ratio climbs to 163.7 per cent: Statistics CanadaCTV NewsHousehold debt hits new high, but analysts encouraged by slowing growth rateMacleans.caKey consumer debt measure hits record, as wealth also climbsThe Globe and MailOttawa Citizenall 27 news articles »
