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90 days - 1.80% + MORE Apr 12th
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2015-03-28. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online..... More »
Before the Bell: Stocks set for gains, many key events loom + MORE Nov 20th
Our equities analyst looks ahead to the investment day
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How to Make Your Business Inflation-Proof + MORE Oct 17th
Pivoting through the economic challenges brought on by the pandemic, businesses have shown a great deal of creativity and resilience over the last two years. As Canada’s road to recovery continues, entrepreneurs and larger businesses alike must now confront the latest challenge—inflation.
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Investing in extreme times Jan 3rd
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The energy sector, including giants like BP, Shell and ExxonMobil, is overvalued to the tune of trillions of dollars and the entire industry—if not the global economy itself—could be thrown into crisis with the stroke of a pen. At least that’s the prediction of those who .... More »
Canadians now owe $1.71 for every dollar they have to spend, StatsCan says - CBC.ca + MORE Dec 11th
Canadians now owe $1.71 for every dollar they have to spend, StatsCan says CBC.caHousehold debt ratio rises to 170.7%, Statistics Canada says BNNHousehold debt ratio rises to 170.7 per cent: StatCan CP24 Toronto's Breaking NewsHousehold Debt Ratio in Canada Climbs on.... More »
Homeland Security warns retailers about hacking software, estimates 1,000 businesses affected
– canadianbusiness.com
WASHINGTON – More than 1,000 U.S. retailers could be infected with malicious software lurking in their cash register computers, allowing hackers to steal customer financial data, the Homeland Security Department said Friday.
The government urged businesses of all sizes to scan their point-of-sale systems for software known as “Backoff,” discovered last October. It previously explained in detail how the software operates and how retailers could find and remove it.
Earlier this month, United Parcel Service said it found infected computers in 51 stores. UPS said it was not aware of any fraud that resulted from the infection but said hackers may have taken customers’ names, addresses, email addresses and payment card information.
The company apologized to customers and offered free identity protection and credit monitoring services to those who had shopped in those 51 stores.
Backoff was discovered in October, but according to the Homeland Security Department the software wasn’t flagged by antivirus programs until this month…
The government urged businesses of all sizes to scan their point-of-sale systems for software known as “Backoff,” discovered last October. It previously explained in detail how the software operates and how retailers could find and remove it.
Earlier this month, United Parcel Service said it found infected computers in 51 stores. UPS said it was not aware of any fraud that resulted from the infection but said hackers may have taken customers’ names, addresses, email addresses and payment card information.
The company apologized to customers and offered free identity protection and credit monitoring services to those who had shopped in those 51 stores.
Backoff was discovered in October, but according to the Homeland Security Department the software wasn’t flagged by antivirus programs until this month…
5.5 year – 2.60%
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This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2014-07-12. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
120 days – 1.75%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2014-06-06. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
More than 1,000 U.S. retailers could be infected with malicious software lurking in their cash register computers, allowing hackers to steal customer financial data, the Homeland Security Department said Friday.
The analyst who wants more capital markets earnings from RBC
– theglobeandmail.com
Bank should drop limit on its capital markets profit
