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U.S. fed funds rate breaks above Fed's target range

U.S. fed funds rate breaks above Fed's target range

A key interest rates the Federal Reserve aims to influence to control monetary policy broke above the top-end of the central bank's target range for the first time since the global credit crisis more than a decade ago.



7 years ago
Shark Tank's Daymond John reveals 3 strategies for running a recession-proof business

Shark Tank's Daymond John reveals 3 strategies for running a recession-proof business

Shark Tank's Daymond John reveals 3 tips for running a recession-proof small business. He says make sure to have cash on hand to cover three to six months of expenses, build buzz in your local market and invest in new talent.

7 years ago
U.S. housing starts, building permits hit 12-year high

U.S. housing starts, building permits hit 12-year high

U.S. homebuilding surged to more than a 12-year high in August as both single- and multi-family housing construction increased, suggesting that lower mortgage rates were finally providing a boost to the struggling housing market.



7 years ago
Competition Bureau’s call for intel on anti-competitive conduct in digital economy raises eyebrows

Competition Bureau’s call for intel on anti-competitive conduct in digital economy raises eyebrows

Financial Post | Julius Melnitzer | Sep 17, 2019 In a general sense, what the Bureau wants to know is whether the characteristics of certain digital markets favour concentration — a process called 'tipping' The Competition Bureau’s recent call to Canadians to flag anti-competitive conduct in the digital economy is raising eyebrows among industry professionals.

7 years ago
Wall Street ticks lower as FedEx warns on profit; Fed on tap

Wall Street ticks lower as FedEx warns on profit; Fed on tap

U.S. stocks edged lower at open on Wednesday, pressured by FedEx's warning on full-year profit, while investors waited for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates.



7 years ago
The 'Flash Boys' exchange is expanding, now wants to save corporations fleeced by speed traders

The 'Flash Boys' exchange is expanding, now wants to save corporations fleeced by speed traders

Corporate buyback trades are ripe for being picked off by high speed firms, effectively siphoning millions of dollars from the companies.

7 years ago
ECB weighs investigating Deutsche Bank over alleged unauthorized bond purchases: sources

ECB weighs investigating Deutsche Bank over alleged unauthorized bond purchases: sources

The European Central Bank is examining whether to open a formal investigation into Deutsche Bank for allegedly buying some of its own securities without authorization, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.



7 years ago
The next recession could crush many with credit card debt

The next recession could crush many with credit card debt

The next downturn won't have to be as bad as the Great Recession for credit card delinquencies to become a big problem. Here's what you can do to protect yourself while times are relatively good.

7 years ago
Oil prices slip on Saudi pledge, financial markets look to Fed

Oil prices slip on Saudi pledge, financial markets look to Fed

Oil prices cooled on Wednesday as Saudi Arabia's pledge to quickly restore production eased supply worries, while caution ahead of an expected U.S. interest rate cut kept wider financial markets in tight ranges.



7 years ago
Facebook unveils new Portal video chat, TV streaming devices

Facebook unveils new Portal video chat, TV streaming devices

Facebook Inc unveiled new models of its Portal video chatting devices on Wednesday, making the company's first foray into TV streaming hardware but offering a limited selection of subscription services.



7 years ago
Tesla wants your car insurance business. It may not save you money

Tesla wants your car insurance business. It may not save you money

The electric car manufacturer is offering auto insurance to its owners in California, with plans to expand to other states.

7 years ago
Lone 737 MAX criss-crossed Canada for pilot checks during grounding

Lone 737 MAX criss-crossed Canada for pilot checks during grounding

While the world's Boeing 737 MAX fleet remains grounded after two fatal crashes, a solitary Air Canada plane has been spotted in the skies, shuttling between Quebec and Ontario.



7 years ago
'Flash Boys' exchange wants to protect corporations from being fleeced by speed traders

'Flash Boys' exchange wants to protect corporations from being fleeced by speed traders

Corporate buyback trades are ripe for being picked off by high speed firms, effectively siphoning millions of dollars from the companies.

7 years ago
Garments for lease: 'rental' apparel brings new wrinkles for retail stores

Garments for lease: 'rental' apparel brings new wrinkles for retail stores

Lisa Batitto, 54, says she has virtually stopped buying clothes ever since she started renting them.



7 years ago
This year's IPO class is the least profitable of any year since the tech bubble

This year's IPO class is the least profitable of any year since the tech bubble

This year's initial public offerings are performing like it's 1999 — and not in a good way.

7 years ago