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- Jasper wildfire could cost insurance industry an estimated $700Mon July 26, 2024 at 9:43 pm
While the extent of the damage in Jasper is not yet fully understood, it’s estimated about 30 per cent of the townsite may have been destroyed in this week’s blaze.
- Loblaw boycott had ‘minor’ impact on sales, CEO Per Bank saysby Craig Lord on July 25, 2024 at 3:35 pm
Loblaw’s CEO on Thursday acknowledged a ‘minor’ impact to the grocer’s sales in the second quarter amid a grassroots movement to boycott the company’s stores.
- How will the Bank of Canada rate cut affect your mortgage?by Craig Lord on July 25, 2024 at 11:00 am
The Bank of Canada delivered a second interest rate cut on Wednesday. Here’s how that’s impacting mortgages and how homeowners should be thinking about their renewals.
- Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 4.5% with hints of more to comeby Craig Lord on July 24, 2024 at 1:45 pm
The Bank of Canada’s key interest rate fell by 25 basis points on Wednesday, a move that will immediately be felt by Canadians with variable rates of debt.
- New and used vehicle supply is surging. Here’s how prices are reactingby Craig Lord on July 23, 2024 at 6:12 pm
AutoTrader says car prices in both the new and used markets have receded from their peaks in 2023 now that supply chain snarls that delayed vehicle production are in the rear view.
- B.C. legal tech firm Clio nets US$900M in historic funding roundon July 23, 2024 at 1:32 pm
Legal tech company Clio said on Tuesday it had raised US$900 million in one of the largest fundraises ever from a Canadian startup.
- US DOJ asks court to reject TikTok challenge to crackdown lawby Reuters on July 27, 2024 at 5:55 am
- India’s central bank fines Visa for unauthorised payment methodby Reuters on July 27, 2024 at 5:35 am
- Australia’s Wong presses Myanmar generals to change tack ahead of Laos summitsby Reuters on July 27, 2024 at 5:00 am
- Australia signs $1.4 billion deal to upgrade navy submarinesby Reuters on July 27, 2024 at 4:50 am
- Being boring key to central bank success says SNB’s Jordanby Reuters on July 27, 2024 at 4:45 am
- Vietnam’s Jan-July foreign investment inflows up 8.4% y/y at $12.55 billionby Reuters on July 27, 2024 at 3:05 am
- Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, alleged Mexican kingpin, pleads not guilty to US chargesby Reuters on July 27, 2024 at 2:31 am
- China’s industrial profits post faster gains in June despite faltering economyby Reuters on July 27, 2024 at 2:20 am
- New Yorkers immediately protest new AI-based weapons detectors on subwaysby Jake Offenhartz, The Associated Press on July 27, 2024 at 12:30 am
“It’s not going to work,” said Dre Thomas, 25, shaking his head at the device.
- General Motors, Honda, and Hyundai are accused of inappropriately selling customer databy The Associated Press on July 27, 2024 at 12:16 am
Verisk used the data to prepare reports on driving-behavior history and sold them to insurance companies, two senators alleged.
- Mass exodus in Mexico after cartel violence intensifiesby The Associated Press on July 27, 2024 at 12:03 am
Two of Mexico’s most powerful cartels from the northern states of Sinaloa and Jalisco have been battling for control of […]
- A 59-year-old widow has been forced to use a breathing tube and skyrocketing demand for wood pellets in the EU might be to blameby James Pollard, Julie Watson, Stephen Smith, The Associated Press on July 26, 2024 at 11:51 pm
Wood pellet production is feeding demand for renewable energy in the EU, but it’s taking a toll on Americans’ health.
- Big bucks for college athletes: settlement payouts to range from dollars to millionsby Ralph D. Russo, The Associated Press on July 26, 2024 at 11:32 pm
The deal must still be approved by a judge.
- Coastal communities get $575 million to combat floods and climate threatsby Wayne Parry, The Associated Press on July 26, 2024 at 11:20 pm
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said in a statement that the effort was intended to “help make sure America’s coastal […]
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- Uber and Lyft Win California Ruling to Treat Drivers as Contractorson July 25, 2024 at 6:06 pm
The state’s Supreme Court decision preserves the gig-economy business model.
- Hermes Bucks Luxury Slowdown With Higher Sales But Flags Weakness in Chinaon July 25, 2024 at 5:46 pm
The Birkin handbag maker reported higher sales for the second quarter, with wealthy customers helping it defy a global slowdown in demand that is troubling the luxury sector, but flagged signs of weakness in China.
- Kroger, Albertsons Agree to Pause Merger as FTC, State Challenges Proceedon July 25, 2024 at 5:34 pm
Deal between the two grocery-store operators has faced regulatory scrutiny since it was announced in October 2022.
- Universal Music Sheds $13 Billion in Market Cap After Streaming Revenue Disappointson July 25, 2024 at 5:10 pm
The record label behind Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande posted revenue growth from subscriptions and streaming services well below what analysts had expected.
- Standard General Agrees to Buy Out Ballyon July 25, 2024 at 3:52 pm
Hedge fund Standard General agreed to buy the balance of shares in casino chain Bally’s in a deal that values the firm at about $4.6 billion.
- Southwest Airlines Is Ditching Open Seating on Flightson July 25, 2024 at 3:41 pm
Under pressure to improve profits, Southwest plans big changes for the boarding of its flights as well as fliers who want premium seating.
- How Kay Jewelers and Zales Are Trying to Convince You to Buy More Jewelry Onlineon July 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm
The company is using data analytics and AI to tailor marketing messages to potential buyers at just the right time.
- Intergenerational Learning is Key for Building a Skilled and Engaged Workforceby Ed Johnson on July 26, 2024 at 1:40 pm
For the first time, organisations have access to a workforce across five generations, with Baby Boomers working alongside Gen Z. Read more: Intergenerational Learning is Key for Building a Skilled and Engaged Workforce
- Petrol Stations accused of overcharging drivers by £1.6bn in 2023by Business Matters on July 26, 2024 at 10:50 am
UK motorists overcharged by £1.6bn in 2023, with supermarket fuel margins doubling since 2019. The CMA calls for a “pumpwatch” scheme to help drivers find cheaper fuel. Read more: Petrol Stations accused of overcharging drivers by £1.6bn in 2023
- Farnborough Airshow 2024 secures £13bn in deals for UK aerospace sectorby Business Matters on July 26, 2024 at 8:10 am
The Farnborough International Airshow 2024 has generated £13bn in deals for the UK, showcasing the resilience and confidence of the aerospace sector. Learn more about the significant agreements and industry insights. Read more: Farnborough Airshow 2024 secures £13bn in deals for UK aerospace sector
- Reeves to reveal £19bn financial gap amid tax hike plansby Business Matters on July 26, 2024 at 7:42 am
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to reveal a £19bn gap in public finances, citing pressures on the NHS, prisons, and schools. Expected tax hikes are aimed at addressing the funding shortfall. Read more: Reeves to reveal £19bn financial gap amid tax hike plans
- Airbus secures major 90-aircraft order from Flynas at Farnborough Airshowby Business Matters on July 26, 2024 at 7:18 am
Airbus has secured a significant order for 90 aircraft from flynas at the Farnborough International Airshow, comprising 75 A320neo and 15 A330-900 planes. Read more: Airbus secures major 90-aircraft order from Flynas at Farnborough Airshow
- Watchdog imposes record £48m in fines on audit firmsby Business Matters on July 26, 2024 at 7:10 am
The Financial Reporting Council issued a record £48.2 million in fines to audit firms, including KPMG, EY, PwC, and Oliver Clive & Co, for major audit failures. Read more: Watchdog imposes record £48m in fines on audit firms
- Vistara to offer 20 mins free wifi on its international flights, the first Indian carrier to do soby Manju V on July 27, 2024 at 5:59 am
- Bank credit continues to outpace deposit growthon July 26, 2024 at 10:26 pm
- Apple to start iPhone Pro assembly in Indiaby Pankaj Doval on July 26, 2024 at 10:24 pm
- ITC to invest 20,000cr in next 5 yearson July 26, 2024 at 10:24 pm
- Sebi bans Mallya for 3 years for stock riggingon July 26, 2024 at 10:24 pm
- Sensex surges 1,293 points as FPIs snap selling spreeon July 26, 2024 at 10:02 pm
- Aditya Birla group forays into jewellery retail businesson July 26, 2024 at 10:02 pm
- Government to reassess interest of bidders in SCI, BEML, othersby Sidhartha and Surojit Gupta on July 26, 2024 at 10:02 pm
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