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Do the Olympics make money?

Since we’re only three weeks away from the opening ceremonies of the Sochi Winter Olympics, it’s worth asking: Do the Olympics help economic growth in host cities?

By Gareth Watson |January 17, 2014

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Dollarama’s Q4 sales under the weather

Dollarama says sales in its key quarter were dampened by Canada’s severe weather conditions in December.

By Staff |January 17, 2014

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The 15 best places to be a retiree

Panama is the best place for expats to retire to in the world, finds International Living’s annual global retirement index.

By Staff |January 17, 2014

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Catastrophe bonds have a strong decade

Catastrophe bonds have rates of return in the mid-teens and their losses have hit an all-time low over the last decade says Phil Cook, chief executive officer of Omega Insurance Holdings, CI Top Broker reports.

January 17, 2014

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