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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: BoC rate announcement: The Bank of Canada is scheduled to release its latest interest rate decision and its quarterly monetary policy report on Wednesday.
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Fintechs looking to break into credit card market dominated by big banks

Fintechs looking to break into credit card market dominated by big banks

TORONTO — If you haven’t shopped for a credit card in a while, you may see some unfamiliar names in the offerings. Companies like Brim Financial, Float Inc., Caary Capital Ltd., Jeeves Inc.
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Emirati prosecutors investigating Dubai's Union Properties

Emirati prosecutors investigating Dubai's Union Properties

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Federal prosecutors in the United Arab Emirates said Sunday they've launched a major investigation into Dubai-based real estate developer Union Properties.
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Rogers rejects possible meeting between ex-chair and his preferred board appointees

Rogers rejects possible meeting between ex-chair and his preferred board appointees

TORONTO — The bruising battle for control of Rogers Communications Inc.
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Saudi Arabia pledges 2060 target of net-zero emissions

Saudi Arabia pledges 2060 target of net-zero emissions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of the world's largest oil producers, Saudi Arabia, announced Saturday it aims to reach “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2060, joining more than 100 countries in a global effort to try and curb man-made cl
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Edward Rogers seeks to assert control at Rogers Communications as company stands firm

Edward Rogers seeks to assert control at Rogers Communications as company stands firm

TORONTO — Another shot was fired late Friday in the battle over control of Rogers Communications Inc., with former chairman Edward Rogers issuing a statement saying the company was wrong to declare a change of directors invalid.
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Jury gets chance to hear Elizabeth Holmes' bold promises

Jury gets chance to hear Elizabeth Holmes' bold promises

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A jury weighing the fate of fallen Silicon Valley star Elizabeth Holmes got its first chance Friday to listen to recordings of her boasting to investors about purported breakthroughs in a blood-testing technology.
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Alberta government says jobs, economy, COVID to be focus of fall legislature sitting

Alberta government says jobs, economy, COVID to be focus of fall legislature sitting

EDMONTON — The Alberta government plans a busy fall legislature sitting aimed at adding jobs and diversifying the economy while focusing on tamping down the renewed surge of COVID-19.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,216.15, up 3.76 points.) Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Up nine cents, or 4.35 per cent, to $2.16 on 9.2 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite up slightly as tech sector pulls back, energy makes gains

S&P/TSX composite up slightly as tech sector pulls back, energy makes gains

CALGARY — Canada's main stock index eked out another record high on Friday as losses in the technology sector were offset by gains in the energy sector. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up just 3.76 points at 21,216.
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