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Her job interview was with an AI bot. It was odd
Companies are using AI hiring bots to screen, shortlist and talk to job candidates. Advocates say the technology frees up human workers from tedious tasks, but some applicants say it adds confusion to the process, and there are concerns…
Trade court strikes down Trump tariffs: What it means for markets — and
President Donald Trump’s tariff saga took another twist late Wednesday when a U.S. trade court voided the bulk of his levies, prompting an instant appeal by the administration and sparking a rally for U.S. stock-index futures.
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Amazon’s in-car software deal with Stellantis fizzles
Amazon's deal with Stellantis to create in-car software that the companies hoped would transform the driving experience while bolstering their vehicle-tech credentials is "winding down," the companies confirmed after a Reuters inquiry. …
The best scenario for 2025 is stocks go nowhere, says this strategist.
Fidelity Investments’ Jurrien Timmer calls this a “damned-if-you-do-market,” that’s setting up for a rangebound 2025.
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1.4 million consumers missed a credit payment in Q1, says Equifax report
There's a deepening divide between consumers in the face of economic uncertainty as those missing payments rose compared with a year ago, a new Equifax report shows.Rebecca Oakes, Equifax Canada's vice-president of advanced analytics,…
Treasury Secretary Bessent has a plan to bring down long-term yields. But
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has an idea in mind that he says should help to bring down long-term Treasury yields, which act as a benchmark for interest rates. But one big question remains: Will it work?
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Ontario judge approves $500M settlement in Loblaw bread-fixing case
Some Canadian shoppers may soon receive cash from a class-action lawsuit that accused Loblaw and its parent company George Weston of engaging in an industry-wide scheme to fix the price of bread.Ontario Superior Court Judge Ed Morgan…
Wall Street looks set to rebound as U.S. stock futures rally after Trump
Wall Street appears poised to surge when markets open Tuesday, after two days of rallies by U.S. stock futures, spurred by President Donald Trump delaying his latest threat of 50% tariffs against European Union imports until July 9, to…
Trump drops tariff threat against EU after weekend call with bloc chief
A weekend telephone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen gave "new impetus" to trade talks, the EU said on Monday, after Trump dropped his threat to impose 50 per cent tariffs on imports from the…
Nvidia’s stock is losing steam, and this week’s earnings could underscore
The chip stock snapped a four-week streak of gains. BofA analysts say this week’s earnings report could include “messy” guidance.
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