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Refusal to embrace open banking puts Canada behind yet another curve

Financial Post | Kevin Carmichael | July 10, 2020 Adam Felesky, chief executive of Portag3 Ventures LP, the venture-capital arm of Power Corp. of Canada, was primed to put his home country on the leading edge of finance at the end of last year. “We’re on a mission to build global champions from a Canadian

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Here's what visiting a theme park is like in the age of coronavirus

Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari is one of 11 theme parks the entertainment giant has opened at limited capacities across the U.S. CNBC spent the day there on July 3. Here's what it's like to visit an amusement park amid anti-coronavirus health and safety protocols.

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A 'financial war' with China could be brewing on top of the trade war

U.S. regulators have long sought more transparency from Chinese companies with shares trading on U.S. exchanges.

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Your income took a hit. Now what?

About half of Americans have lost some household income because of the pandemic. Here's what you can do to strengthen your situation.

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Wells Fargo tells new clients they need $1 million in balances for certain mortgage refinancings

The move shows how Wells Fargo, the largest U.S. mortgage lender and biggest player in jumbo mortgages, is operating under the dual pressures of the coronavirus pandemic and a Federal Reserve cap on its balance sheet.

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How to borrow money if you are out of options

People have few choices when borrowing money to fix holes in their budget. Many loans carry high interest rates or hidden fees. Here are your best options.

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Households need those tax refunds to cover their rent, survey shows

Before the pandemic took hold in the U.S., taxpayers mostly planned to put their refunds into savings and pay down debt. Within a couple months, their priorities have shifted to household bills and living expenses, research shows.

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UC will sue Trump administration over international student ban, joining Harvard, MIT

The University of California announced it also will sue the federal government over a policy that could strip visas from international students, joining Harvard and MIT.

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Fewer Americans may get a second stimulus check. What we know about the next round of payments

With lawmakers on Capitol Hill poised to face off on whether or not to send a second set of stimulus checks to Americans, a compromise has emerged: a lower threshold of $40,000 or less in income for recipients. That means fewer individuals and families would be eligible for the money.

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Job losses remain 'enormous': Coronavirus unemployment claims are worst in history

Weeks into the coronavirus crisis, new applications for unemployment benefits remain at least twice their peak during the Great Recession.

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She just started her doctorate in physics. Now she's worried she could be deported

Michelle Wang was supposed to start her doctorate program in physics at Emory University this August. But a recent announcement by the Trump administration has her afraid she might have to return to China instead.

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Warren Buffett giving away another $2.9 billion, bringing total donations since 2006 to $37 billion

This year, the "Oracle of Omaha" is distributing 15.9 million class B shares of Berkshire Hathaway valued at about $2.9 billion.

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Goldman warns delayed election results this November similar to Bush-Gore could rock the market

Goldman Sachs is warning that the upcoming presidential election could see delayed results.

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Here's what visiting a theme park is like in the age of Covid-19

Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari is one of 11 theme parks the entertainment giant has opened at limited capacities across the U.S. CNBC spent the day there on July 3. Here's what it's like to visit an amusement park amid anti-coronavirus health and safety protocols.

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These 7 freelance jobs pay more than $18 an hour — and you can do them remotely

People who need extra money can turn to flex, remote jobs, and some pay over $18 an hour.

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