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Thursday, October 30, 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
TOP STORIESOttawa shuns 'misguided' bids to balance federal budgetAcknowledging worsening financial woe, Finance Minister vows not to force a surplus Loonie soars as U.S. dollar fallsCanadian dollar rises more than 2 U.S. cents from Wednesday's close Exxon Mobil profit hits record $14.83-billionOil company's results also set record for U.S. corporations Fed almost out of ammoPlus: Evergreen Capital shuts down Would you like a loan with that copier?With banks turning off the spigots, HP becomes a financier to smaller tech companies No amount of lipstick can save these pigsIn many ways these weren't hedge funds, they were sector funds LATEST NEWSCanadian BusinessMDA profit falls, layoffs beginCompany cutting jobs because of weak housing markets in U.S., Britain Evergreen Capital closes doorsBrokerage to cease operations immediately, IIROC says CPPIB set to bargain-hunt for real estateCanada Pension Plan Investment Board sets aside $1.4-billion for acquisitions in U.S., U.K. markets Derivatives fees strengthen TMX profitGroup is in the middle of a price war with new stock markets that are popping up, which is keeping profit growth in check Maple Leaf pushed to loss by listeria crisisMeat division hurt as the food company suspended some operations Restructuring erodes BCE profitCanada's biggest phone company earned $248-million in third quarter, loss of residential phones continues to hurt CIBC facing second overtime lawsuit$360-million class action claims investment bankers, other employees regularly work overtime without getting paid Energy & ResourcesOil rises on weak U.S. dollarFed rate cut strengthens sentiment that energy demand could recover swiftly Copper down on higher stocks as demand fears returnMetals rises 3.5 per cent and then drops 5 per cent in volatile trading Shell delays oil sand decisionCEO declines to say whether capital expenditure will be cut next year Gold rises to one-week highDespite gains, precious metal is on track for worst month since 1983 Agnico-Eagle profit helped by currency gainMiner posts third-quarter earnings of $14-million International BusinessNewell Rubbermaid profit falls 65 per centHousehold products maker cuts forecast for fourth quarter Deutsche Bank strikes downbeat note as trading slidesBank dodges loss, thanks to new accounting rules; CEO signals dividend cut Mitsubishi Motors, Mazda book profitsBoth carmakers revise earnings forecasts lower for full year Delta completes Northwest deal$2.8-billion acquisition creates world's largest airline; companies to integrate over next 18 months Visa posts slimmer quarterly lossAdjusted results top expectations, but credit card company warns of weakness ahead InvestingLarge and late: Markets are real swingersLiquidity woes, collapse of Lehman Brothers continue to take a toll QTrade retains crownThe Globe and Mail's annual ranking of online brokerages European stocks up after Dow surgeJapan's market the best performer with 7.7 per cent gain Stock superstars share their wealth of knowledge"They all have the confidence to follow through, to find the best ideas and go really big on them" TechnologyCRTC decision could expand choice – and costFederal regulator expected to make significant changes in television industry review handed down Thursday BlackBerry fund picks top three$150-million venture chooses from 3,000 applicants seeking backing for BlackBerry applications Sony profit plunges 72 per cent on strong yenPredicts poor holiday-season performance There's trouble in mobile game landNokia's gaming head is gloomy on sales outlook; ‘We expect challenging times to continue' Flat screen TV demand helps Corning resultsSales edged up to $1.56-billion Toshiba posts quarterly loss on lower chip pricesCompany blamed an appreciating yen and steeper-than-expected price declines for NAND flash memory ManagingTalking Management: Managing amid turbulenceKarl Moore talks to noted author Henry Mintzberg Strategy: How to succeed during the hurricaneBe nimble, be quick, be creative Tough times don't last, but smart teams doPlus: Tips for keeping your best people Weekend Workout: How to navigate the job fair mazeSome are set up to troll for candidates, while others seem to have more of a marketing function for companies |
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