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Australia’s second largest airline Virgin posts $75 million 6-month loss, blames competition + MORE Feb 28th
SYDNEY – Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd., the country’s No. 2 airline, Friday reported a first-half loss of 83.7 million Australian dollars ($75 million), as airlines increased seat capacity faster than passenger demand in the domestic market.
The loss for the six months through December .... More »
Apple plans to reopen some shuttered Apple Stores by end of August - AppleInsider Aug 24th
Apple plans to reopen some shuttered Apple Stores by end of August AppleInsiderApple CEO Tim Cook is fulfilling another Steve Jobs vision CTV NewsApple's Tim Cook is poised to get US$279M annual stock payout BNNiPhone 12 Images Leak Online and the Memes Are Already S.... More »
KB Home, Biogen, Macerich, Tiffany and AK Steel are big market movers + MORE Mar 20th
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
KB Home, up $1.18 cents to $15.26
The homebuilder reported better-than-expected first-quarter profit and revenue on a boost in home sales and prices.
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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jun 30th
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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How often should you check in on your finances? + MORE Jan 3rd
New year, new financial goals. That’s how many of us begin each January, only to see progress falter as the weeks go on. One way to combat that problem is to create regular check-ins for yourself to stay on track. The Canadian Press spoke to experts to help build out a list of financial tasks .... More »
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– ratesupermarket.ca
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Back in session
– moneysense.ca
Now that the kids are back in school, it’s time to re-evaluate your finances. Are you on track? Are you ready for the upcoming holiday season? Retire Happy blog has some thoughts on how to get ahead of the class.
In her latest blog post, Squawkfox reveals why and how the decision for her husband to take parental leave from work was made.
Purpose Investments has launched Purpose Fund Corp., the company’s first series of open-end funds for Canadian investors. The fund will offer both an exchange-traded fund (ETF) series and mutual fund Class A, Class F and Class I series, which will allow all Canadian investors to access the funds based on their preferred investment style.
In her latest blog post, Squawkfox reveals why and how the decision for her husband to take parental leave from work was made.
Purpose Investments has launched Purpose Fund Corp., the company’s first series of open-end funds for Canadian investors. The fund will offer both an exchange-traded fund (ETF) series and mutual fund Class A, Class F and Class I series, which will allow all Canadian investors to access the funds based on their preferred investment style.
Tips on doing your own stock investing: Roseman
– thestar.com
You can survive the ups and downs of stock markets if you take a long-term view and teach yourself about investing. Here are a few helpful resources.
News Corp. sells 8 daily newspapers, other smaller publications to Fortress Investment Group
– canadianbusiness.com
NEW YORK, N.Y. – News Corp., the owner of The Wall Street Journal, is trimming its newspaper portfolio by selling 33 smaller publications, including eight dailies.
The deal announced Tuesday affects newspapers that News Corp. ran as part of its Dow Jones Local Media Group. They are being sold for an undisclosed amount to Fortress Investment Group LLC, which specializes in buying troubled businesses.
The daily newspapers being turned over to Fortress are the Times Herald-Record in Middletown, N.Y., the Cape Cod Times in Hyannis, Mass., The Record in Stockton, Calif., The Standard-Times in New Bedford, Mass., The Pocono Record in Stroudsburg, Pa., The Herald in Portsmouth, N.H., The Mail Tribune in Medford, Ore. and The Daily Tidings in Ashland, Ore.
Besides the Wall Street Journal, News Corp. still owns the New York Post.
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The deal announced Tuesday affects newspapers that News Corp. ran as part of its Dow Jones Local Media Group. They are being sold for an undisclosed amount to Fortress Investment Group LLC, which specializes in buying troubled businesses.
The daily newspapers being turned over to Fortress are the Times Herald-Record in Middletown, N.Y., the Cape Cod Times in Hyannis, Mass., The Record in Stockton, Calif., The Standard-Times in New Bedford, Mass., The Pocono Record in Stroudsburg, Pa., The Herald in Portsmouth, N.H., The Mail Tribune in Medford, Ore. and The Daily Tidings in Ashland, Ore.
Besides the Wall Street Journal, News Corp. still owns the New York Post.
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Quebec’s Fiera Capital snaps up two U.S. firms
– theglobeandmail.com
Run by money management veteran Jean-Guy Desjardins, deals add $8.5-billion in assets under management, increasing the size of firm to $74-billion
