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Lack of open banking framework forcing Canadian consumers to choose between convenience and security, TD exec says

Lack of open banking framework forcing Canadian consumers to choose between convenience and security, TD exec says

Financial Post | Geoff Zochodne | Nov 5, 2019 Open banking is already happening in the market and regulators need to catch up A lack of action on open banking could be forcing Canadian consumers to choose between convenience and security when it comes to third-party financial service providers, according to the chief digital officer

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S&P 500, Dow open higher after robust earnings run

S&P 500, Dow open higher after robust earnings run

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones indexes opened near record highs on Wednesday, as a largely upbeat corporate earnings season and optimism around a U.S.-China trade truce drive a Wall Street rally.



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Uber shares fall to record low as stock lock-up expires

Uber shares fall to record low as stock lock-up expires

Uber Technologies Inc fell as much as 9% to a record low on Wednesday after shares held by early investors became available for sale following a six-month restriction since the ride-hailing company's initial public offering.



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Bank of America, Raymond James to pay $12 million restitution for fund overcharges

Bank of America, Raymond James to pay $12 million restitution for fund overcharges

A U.S. regulator said units of Bank of America Corp and Raymond James Financial Inc will pay roughly 12 million in restitution to customers who incurred excess fees on their investments in so-called 529 plans, which are used to encourage saving for educational expenses.



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Wendy's reports strong results, with same-store sales rising

Wendy's reports strong results, with same-store sales rising

Wendy's Co reported on Wednesday that North America same-store sales rose 4.4% in the third quarter, powered by new launches such as the $5 Biggie Bag deal and spicy chicken nuggets.



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Lufthansa crew strike to result in 1,300 canceled flights

Lufthansa crew strike to result in 1,300 canceled flights

A strike by Lufthansa cabin crew over two days this week will result in the cancellation of 1,300 flights and affect 180,000 passengers, the German carrier said on Wednesday.



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Wall Street near highs after upbeat earnings run

Wall Street near highs after upbeat earnings run

Wall Street was on course to open close to record highs on Wednesday as investors digested a corporate earnings season that has seen the bulk of U.S.-listed firms best analysts' expectations, funding another round of stock market gains.



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CVS tops quarterly estimates on Aetna strength; raises profit forecast

CVS tops quarterly estimates on Aetna strength; raises profit forecast

CVS Health Corp posted better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue on Wednesday, boosted by its Aetna health insurance and pharmacy benefits management units, prompting it to raise its 2019 earnings forecast.



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As behemoth brokerage firms go zero-commission on trades, advisors are concerned

As behemoth brokerage firms go zero-commission on trades, advisors are concerned

There may be no free lunch in the financial services industry, but there is now free trading of stocks, exchange-traded funds and options as custodians eliminate commissions for retail and financial advisor clients.

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Papa John's new CEO shakes up top management; CFO to leave

Papa John's new CEO shakes up top management; CFO to leave

Papa John's International Inc said on Wednesday its finance head would leave the company next year as new Chief Executive Officer Rob Lynch makes top level changes to turn around the pizza chain's business.



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Ride-hailing market revs up in Egypt

Ride-hailing market revs up in Egypt

Competition in Egypt's ride-hailing and tech-enabled transport market is heating up as rivals from global giant Uber to smaller local firms vie for a slice of the Middle East's largest market.



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Forget grades and test scores, here's what some colleges really care about

Forget grades and test scores, here's what some colleges really care about

Nonacademic measures such as integrity and initiative are increasingly important, especially at the nation's most selective schools.

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CVS tops profit estimates on Aetna strength

CVS tops profit estimates on Aetna strength

CVS Health Corp posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, boosted by its pharmacy benefit management unit and the Aetna health insurance business it acquired last year.



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Oil falls after three-day rally on larger-than-expected U.S. crude build

Oil falls after three-day rally on larger-than-expected U.S. crude build

Oil prices fell on Wednesday, pulled down by a larger-than-expected build in U.S. crude stocks, after gaining for three sessions on expectations of an easing in U.S.-China trade tensions.



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How the SEC is making life easier for corporate America

How the SEC is making life easier for corporate America

Under the Trump administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken more than two dozen measures - including trimming rules - that make life easier for corporate America, according to a Reuters analysis of SEC announcements and interviews with more than a dozen lawyers, academics and advocacy groups. [L2N26V0LM]



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