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How minimalism can simplify your finances — and help you grow your wealth Jan 20th
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This couple's situation cries out for a financial plan + MORE Aug 14th
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Vancouver home sales fell 38.8% last month, real estate board says - Calgary Herald + MORE Nov 2nd
Calgary HeraldVancouver home sales fell 38.8% last month, real estate board saysCalgary HeraldThe Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales fell 38.8 per cent last month compared to October 2015. JONATHAN HAYWARD / Vancouver Sun. ShareAdjustCommentPrint. Home sales plunged 38.8 per cent.... More »
Russia 'directly involved in downing of MH17': Julie Bishop - The Australian Financial Review + MORE May 25th
The Australian Financial ReviewRussia 'directly involved in downing of MH17': Julie BishopThe Australian Financial ReviewForeign Minister Julie Bishop says Russia was "directly involved" in the downing of MH17. Alex Ellinghausen. Share on Facebook · Share on twitter &middo.... More »
Calgary discussing pop-up vaccination clinics with province for communities with low uptake, city's mayor says - Calgary Herald May 19th
Calgary discussing pop-up vaccination clinics with province for communities with low uptake, city's mayor says Calgary HeraldCity wants to freeze Calgary taxes next year, but that would require more cuts CBC.caA third zero property tax increase could threaten City of Calgary se.... More »
After Aritzia, Bay Street has to decide which IPO is next
– theglobeandmail.com
The energy and mining sectors aren’t likely candidates, as both are still a source of uncertainty
TD looks to acquire corporate loans in U.S.
– theglobeandmail.com
TD has been beefing up its U.S. investment banking operations at a time when European lenders have been pulling back
Enbridge selling key Saskatchewan pipeline system for $1-billion
– theglobeandmail.com
The company is looking for financial room to help it proceed with its massive takeover of Houston-based Spectra Energy
The TSX outlook looks bright for October – especially for one sector
– theglobeandmail.com
Canada’s benchmark stock index has been trending up since the end of January
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– canadianbusiness.com
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House lawmakers heap blistering criticism on Wells Fargo CEO
WASHINGTON (AP) — Angry lawmakers heaped another round of blistering criticism on Wells Fargo’s CEO, pressing Thursday for details about what senior managers knew about allegedly illegal sales practices and when any concerns were disclosed.
Chief Executive John Stumpf, newly stripped of tens of millions in compensation, told the House Financial Services Committee that the bank is expanding its review of accounts and will evaluate executives’ roles. But as during the grilling he received last week from a Senate panel, Stumpf remained on the defensive.
Several lawmakers alleged that Wells Fargo’s sales practices may have violated federal laws, including the federal racketeering laws, which would constitute a criminal offence.
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OPEC deal shows cartel’s resolve — and desperation
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — OPEC’s unexpected agreement to trim production shows the cartel still has the resolve — and even desperation — to try to guide oil prices higher…
House lawmakers heap blistering criticism on Wells Fargo CEO
WASHINGTON (AP) — Angry lawmakers heaped another round of blistering criticism on Wells Fargo’s CEO, pressing Thursday for details about what senior managers knew about allegedly illegal sales practices and when any concerns were disclosed.
Chief Executive John Stumpf, newly stripped of tens of millions in compensation, told the House Financial Services Committee that the bank is expanding its review of accounts and will evaluate executives’ roles. But as during the grilling he received last week from a Senate panel, Stumpf remained on the defensive.
Several lawmakers alleged that Wells Fargo’s sales practices may have violated federal laws, including the federal racketeering laws, which would constitute a criminal offence.
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OPEC deal shows cartel’s resolve — and desperation
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — OPEC’s unexpected agreement to trim production shows the cartel still has the resolve — and even desperation — to try to guide oil prices higher…
