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Hungry for growth? A look at fast-casual restaurants

Freshii Inc.’s initial public offering tapped into the rapidly growing fast-casual restaurant sector, an area expected to see more startups acquired and further IPOs over the next couple of years. The IPO raised more than expected for Freshii, as its initial plan to sell shares for $8.50 to $10 each was revised up to $11.50 […]

By Simon Doyle |February 6, 2017

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Global economy expected to accelerate slightly in 2017

Real GDP expanded by only 2.5% in 2016, and only a slight uptick to 2.8% is expected for 2017, reveals a report by the Conference Board of Canada. Read: Don’t be too bullish on 2017 growth Overall, expect uncertainty to provide headwinds to economic growth, suggests the report, citing the Trump administration and its potential […]

By Staff |February 2, 2017

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Be cautious on international bond risk

When it comes to government bonds, it’s best to shop local this year.

By Katie Keir |February 2, 2017

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GTA house prices could rise 16% in 2017

In case you need more evidence of just how hot the Toronto real estate market is, the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) has released its annual market outlook report. The average selling price for a home in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is expected to increase 10% to 16% in 2017, reveals the report, with […]

By Staff |February 1, 2017

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