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Banks urged to waive fees for money transfers to Philippines

In light of the recent tragedy in the Philippines, a Canadian investor activist group is calling for banks to stop charging fees so that money can get to victims more quickly.

November 19, 2013

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Reduce exposure to Asia

The Americas are a better bet for investors.

By Dean DiSpalatro |November 19, 2013

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Foreign purchases of Canadian securities at 4-year low

Net purchases of Canadian securities from outside the country are at their weakest level since April 2009, says Desjardins senior economist Benoit Durocher.

By Staff |November 18, 2013

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Bitcoin goes to Washington

Bitcoin’s value pushed upwards today as the U.S. Senate is set to study the online currency.

November 18, 2013

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Canadians love their jobs

Canadian workers are the most satisfied labour force in the world, shows a survey by Monster.ca.

By Staff |November 18, 2013

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Buffett’s investing secrets revealed

Warren Buffett's investing success is the subject of study by a team of researchers from Yale and New York University who want to understand what makes the billionaire so good at business.

By Staff |November 18, 2013

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S&P and Dow reach new highs

The market’s two leading indexes hit new highs this morning before, Bloomberg reports.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |November 18, 2013

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Canadian home sales fall back in October

National home sales declined by 3.2% from September to October, shows a report from the Canadian Real Estate Association.

By Staff |November 15, 2013

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Expect holiday deals from challenged retailers

The outlook for the busiest shopping days of the year will be challenging for most retailers, who are facing aggressive competition and still-cautious shoppers, say BMO analysts.

By Staff |November 15, 2013

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Calgary new home prices rising fastest in country

Buyers looking for newly-built home in Calgary are facing a significantly more expensive market than they were a year ago, says Statistics Canada.

By Staff |November 15, 2013

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