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Google to pay $700 million to US states, consumers in app store settlement

Google to pay $700 million to US states, consumers in app store settlement

Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had been stifling competition against its Android app store — the same issue that went to trial in another case that could result in even bigger ch
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Bad financial advice comes in many forms. Knowing how to spot it can save you money

Bad financial advice comes in many forms. Knowing how to spot it can save you money

Whether it came from a family member, social media influencer or certified professional, if you’re a millennial or gen Z who’s been burned by bad financial advice in the past year, you can take some solace in knowing you’re not alone.
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Here's a list of November inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of November inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 3.1 per cent in November, Statistics Canada says.
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Here's a list of November inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list of November inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 3.1 per cent in November, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 2.1 per cent (2.4) — Prince Edward Island: 0.4 per cent (1.
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Storied US Steel to be acquired for more than $14 billion by Nippon Steel

Storied US Steel to be acquired for more than $14 billion by Nippon Steel

U.S. Steel, the Pittsburgh steel producer that played a key role in the nation's industrialization, is being acquired by Nippon Steel in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $14.1 billion. The transaction is worth about $14.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,622.71, up 93.56 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 75 cents, or 1.81 per cent, to $42.13 on 10.8 million shares.
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Energy stocks help S&P/TSX composite rise almost 100 points, U.S. markets move higher

Energy stocks help S&P/TSX composite rise almost 100 points, U.S. markets move higher

TORONTO — Strength in energy stocks helped Canada's main stock index gain almost 100 points Monday, while U.S. markets were also higher. The market boost from what was perceived as a pivot by the U.S.
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Stock market today: Wall Street closes mixed after 7 straight weeks of gains

Stock market today: Wall Street closes mixed after 7 straight weeks of gains

NEW YORK — Stocks ended mixed on Monday as Wall Street's seven-week winning streak cooled off. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% and the Nasdaq composite picked up 0.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished essentially flat after most of a 0.
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TD racial equity audit finds bank has taken significant steps, more work to be done

TD racial equity audit finds bank has taken significant steps, more work to be done

TORONTO — TD has taken significant steps toward promoting diversity and inclusion, it says in the bank's first racial equity audit, but could do more on aspects like consistency and measurement.
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Oxford Properties sells stake in two Greater Toronto industrial parks for $1B

Oxford Properties sells stake in two Greater Toronto industrial parks for $1B

TORONTO — Alternative asset management firm TPG has acquired a 75 per cent stake in two Greater Toronto Area industrial business parks from developer Oxford Properties Group for $1 billion.
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