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Canada Post union head in Hamilton warns of ‘race to the bottom’ after
For postal worker Tracey Langille, the end to a roughly one-month strike has been a "roller-coaster" of frustration. About 55,000 union members returned to work at Canada Post on Tuesday after the Canada Industrial Relations Board…
I was laid off. I’m 43 and my husband is 35. I have $8,000 in credit-card
We live in an area with a relatively low cost of living and — due to help from my mom with a down payment — we were able to buy a house in 2016, which now has a monthly mortgage, insurance and property-tax payment of $1,600 a month. We…
Potential Honda-Nissan merger could be the first of many as carmakers try
Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan are reportedly considering a merger — a sign that major global manufacturers are joining forces to compete against their mighty Chinese competitors as the auto world goes electric.The two companies — …
The stock market offers slim pickings — but here are some bargain-shopping
Bearish signs appear on Wall Street, and it’s time to exit long bond positions.
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Party City to shut down in U.S., but Canadian stores unaffected
Party City is reportedly closing all of its stores across the U.S. — but the party supplies chain's Canadian stores will continue to operate.CNN first reported that Party City would shut down its businesses in the U.S. and that company…
Banner year for fixed-income funds leaves TCW and Western Asset behind
A few flagship bond funds from some big-name Southern California-based firms saw outflows of more than $10 billion each this year through November, according to Morningstar Direct.
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Amazon workers strike at seven U.S. locations, alleging unfair treatment
Amazon.com workers at seven U.S. facilities walked off the job early on Thursday during the holiday shopping rush as workers protest what they say is the retailing giant's unfair treatment of its employees.Warehouse workers in cities…
Why stock-market volatility spike signals Wednesday’s rout could be a
Wednesday’s steep selloff in the stock market triggered a sudden spike in Wall Street’s “fear gauge,” posing a buying opportunity for investors and may spark a strong year-end stretch for stocks, according to market analysts.
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Could tariffs fight climate change?
Tariffs are a hot topic these days. U.S. president-elect Donald Trump says he's a "big believer in tariffs," and has threatened a 25 per cent tariff on products from Canada and Mexico unless they curb the flow of drugs and migrants…
Here’s how to make your investment adviser prove their stock-picking skill
Be skeptical of a firm’s investment research — especially when financial pros claim theirs is the best.
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