‘Money / Forex / Business’ Archives
Canada adds 61,000 jobs in September
The Canadian economy added a surprising 61,000 jobs in September, virtually all in full-time employment and half of them in B.C., Statistics Canada says. CBC | Top Stories News [Read More]
Loonie to fall to 93 cents US, BMO says
The Bank of Montreal predicts the loonie will fall to 93 cents US over the next three months amid slowing global growth and as commodity prices continue to decline. CBC | Top Stories News [Read More]
After Steve Jobs, what now for Apple?
With Steve Jobs no longer leading, Apple will have to prove it can keep its momentum. But if the recent past is any indication, the company will continue to move forward. CBC | Top Stories News [Read More]
Asian markets gain as U.S. corporate deals lift sentiment
Asian stock markets mostly inched higher Tuesday after a round of corporate deals on Wall Street lifted sentiment following last week's gyrations. CBC | Top Stories News [Read More]
TD buys MBNA’s Canadian credit card business
TD Bank Group is acquiring MBNA's Canadian credit card business from Bank of America in a deal that will substantially increase TD's presence in the Canadian consumer credit card business. CBC | Top Stories News [Read More]
Google snaps up Motorola Mobility for $12.5B US
Google is buying cell phone maker Motorola Mobility for $ 12.5 billion US in cash in what is by far the company's biggest acquisition to date. CBC | Top Stories News [Read More]
Asian stocks higher on Japan economic news
Asian stock markets rose Monday as data showed the economy of earthquake-battered Japan shrank less than expected. CBC | Top Stories News [Read More]
Montreal company hopes to revive Asbestos mine
A Montreal company says it's confident a plan to revive one of Canada's last asbestos mines will go ahead. CBC | Top Stories News [Read More]
Groupon expiry dates run afoul of Alberta law
Groupon is under investigation by the Alberta government because coupons offered by the popular online site have expiry dates which officials say contravene provincial legislation. CBC | Top Stories News [Read More]
Bank of Canada faces interest rate dilemma
The Bank of Canada had been expected to start raising interest rates in September, but is now likely to keep them on hold or even announce a cut, experts say. CBC | Top Stories News [Read More]
