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Federal Reserve minutes: Officials saw inflation cooling but were cautious about timing of rate cuts

Federal Reserve minutes: Officials saw inflation cooling but were cautious about timing of rate cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve's policymakers concluded last month that inflationary pressures were easing and that the job market was cooling.
Disney inks agreement with ValueAct, secures its support for company's board nominees

Disney inks agreement with ValueAct, secures its support for company's board nominees

Disney has a new ally in activist investor ValueAct Capital Management, garnering its support for the company's board nominees as it continues to wage a proxy battle with Nelson Peltz. The Walt Disney Co.
US job openings fell slightly in November but remain high by historical standards

US job openings fell slightly in November but remain high by historical standards

WASHINGTON (AP) — America's employers posted 8.8 million job openings in November, down slightly from October and the fewest since March 2021. But demand for workers remains strong by historical standards despite higher interest rates.
Ballard Power Systems signs new long-term supply deal with NFI

Ballard Power Systems signs new long-term supply deal with NFI

VANCOUVER — Ballard Power Systems has signed a new long-term supply agreement with bus maker NFI Group Inc. The Vancouver-based fuel cell company says the deal marks a new phase in its partnership with NFI.
'Darkest before dawn': Another tough year for office REITs but opportunities may lurk

'Darkest before dawn': Another tough year for office REITs but opportunities may lurk

TORONTO — It’s poised to be another challenging year for office real estate investment trusts, but some money managers say there could be decent entry points in the sector for long-term investors.
Air Canada ranks last for on-time performance in North America

Air Canada ranks last for on-time performance in North America

MONTREAL — Air Canada notched the worst on-time performance among large airlines in North America in 2023, according to a new report, even as the carrier surged back to profitability.
Transat flight attendants reject tentative contract deal

Transat flight attendants reject tentative contract deal

MONTREAL — Flight attendants at Air Transat have voted to reject a tentative deal with the Canadian leisure carrier.
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 Tuesdayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,872.14, down 86.30): Toronto-Dominion Bank (The). (TSX:TD). Financials. Up seven cents, or 0.08 per cent, to $85.69 on 21.
Stock markets weak on first trading day of year, but investors still hopeful for 2024

Stock markets weak on first trading day of year, but investors still hopeful for 2024

The new year began with a whimper on its first trading day, but many investors remain hopeful that 2024 will bring modest gains for stock markets as well as the beginning of interest rate relief. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 86.
Calgary home sales outpace long-term trends in 2023 as migration fuels demand

Calgary home sales outpace long-term trends in 2023 as migration fuels demand

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says the city saw 1,366 home sales in December, a 13.
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