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Canada’s “spare change” saving and investing app gets backing from National Bank and Desjardins Capital

Canada’s “spare change” saving and investing app gets backing from National Bank and Desjardins Capital

Mylo | Ted Liu | Nov 5, 2019 Mylo Raises $10M Series A From Major Canadian Financial Institutions Montreal, November 5, 2019 – Mylo, the Montreal-based fintech, has secured $10M in financing for its app that helps Canadians automate their saving and investing. The Series A round was led by National Bank’s corporate venture capital

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These scammers have ripped off $405 million from members of the military

These scammers have ripped off $405 million from members of the military

Rip-off artists have scammed service members and veterans to the tune of $405 million over the last seven years, according to an analysis by Comparitech. Here are some of the schemes that are used.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq hold at record levels after Trump remarks

S&P 500, Nasdaq hold at record levels after Trump remarks

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes remained at record levels on Tuesday spurred by gains in trade-sensitive technology stocks, after President Donald Trump reiterated that the United States was close to signing a "phase one" trade deal with China.



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Fed's Harker says he opposed last rate cut, thinks rates should stay put

Fed's Harker says he opposed last rate cut, thinks rates should stay put

Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Patrick Harker said on Tuesday he did not support the Fed's last rate cut in October and that the central bank should keep policy steady.



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Trump says China trade deal 'close' but dashes hopes for signing details in NY speech

Trump says China trade deal 'close' but dashes hopes for signing details in NY speech

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dangled the prospect of completing an initial trade deal with China "soon" but offered no new details on negotiations in a campaign-style speech touting his administration's economic record.



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U.S. pork prices rise as fatal pig disease cuts global meat supply: Tyson Foods CEO

U.S. pork prices rise as fatal pig disease cuts global meat supply: Tyson Foods CEO

U.S. pork prices rose in recent weeks at a time when they would normally be falling, as a fatal pig disease in China is tightening global meat supplies, the chief executive of Tyson Foods Inc said on Tuesday.



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Facebook unites payment service across apps with Facebook Pay

Facebook unites payment service across apps with Facebook Pay

Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it was launching Facebook Pay, a unified payment service through which users across its platforms including WhatsApp and Instagram can make payments without exiting the app.



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Facebook to consolidate payments tools across apps with Facebook Pay

Facebook to consolidate payments tools across apps with Facebook Pay

Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it was launching Facebook Pay, a service that will help consolidate payments tools across its social media platforms including Whatsapp and Instagram.



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Trump says U.S. close to signing 'phase one' trade deal with China

Trump says U.S. close to signing 'phase one' trade deal with China

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States is close to signing a "phase one" trade deal with China, adding in a speech to the Economic Club of New York he will only accept a deal if it is good for his country and U.S. workers.



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Trump barks at Fed but offers no fresh details on trade in NY speech

Trump barks at Fed but offers no fresh details on trade in NY speech

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday took aim once again at the Federal Reserve for its interest rate policy in a highly anticipated speech that offered no fresh details on his administration's long-running trade war with China.



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McDonald's workers sue over sexual harassment, 'toxic' work culture

McDonald's workers sue over sexual harassment, 'toxic' work culture

McDonald's Corp was sued on Tuesday by workers in Michigan who accused the fast-food chain of allowing pervasive sexual harassment to flourish at its restaurants nationwide.



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Wall Street analysts think Netflix can weather the Disney+ launch

Wall Street analysts think Netflix can weather the Disney+ launch

Disney is widely considered to be Netflix' biggest new competitor with the launch of Disney+.

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Trump bashes Europe for 'terrible' trade barriers

Trump bashes Europe for 'terrible' trade barriers

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday renewed his criticism of European Union's trade policies, saying it has "terrible" barriers that are unfair to U.S. producers.



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S&P 500, Nasdaq at record highs ahead of Trump speech

S&P 500, Nasdaq at record highs ahead of Trump speech

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes rose to record highs on Tuesday as trade-sensitive technology stocks gained ahead of a much-awaited speech by President Donald Trump, which was likely to provide some clarity on the U.S.-China tariff talks.



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For May college graduates, it's time to start repaying your student loans. Here's how.

For May college graduates, it's time to start repaying your student loans. Here's how.

For recent college graduates, December marks the end of the six-month grace period, which means it's time to start paying back those student loans.

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