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Amazon asks for block on shareholder hate speech proposal
Seattle-based Amazon.com, Inc. has asked federal regulators to block multiple shareholder proposals addressing criticism of company stances on curbing hate speech, diversity in hiring, workplace conditions and surveillance technologies.
Jan 28, 2021 10:30 AM
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US economy shrank 3.5% in 2020 after growing 4% last quarter
WASHINGTON — Stuck in the grip of a viral pandemic, the U.S. economy grew at a 4% annual rate in the final three months of 2020 and shrank last year by the largest amount in 74 years.
Jan 28, 2021 10:26 AM
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Canadian drilling forecast rises on bump in commodity price expectations
CALGARY — The association representing oilfield service companies is boosting its 2021 drilling forecast by 29 per cent thanks to a stronger commodity price outlook.
Jan 28, 2021 10:14 AM
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CMHC: Rental vacancies, prices edged up as COVID-19 spread across Canada
TORONTO — More rental properties sat empty in 2020, especially in the Greater Toronto Area where the vacancy rate hit a 14-year high, said Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
Jan 28, 2021 10:01 AM
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U.S. whiskey bolstered by liquor store sales in 2020
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — American whiskey absorbed some setbacks but showed resilience in the face of pandemic-related clampdowns on bars and restaurants as liquor sales benefited from enduring demand for a good stiff drink.
Jan 28, 2021 9:32 AM
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Panel overturns 4 Facebook content takedowns in first ruling
LONDON — Facebook’s quasi-independent oversight board issued its first rulings on Thursday, overturning four out of five decisions by the social network to take down questionable content.
Jan 28, 2021 9:31 AM
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New home sales rise in December after sharp November drop
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Sales of new homes rose 1.6% in December after a big decline in November that was even worse than previously thought.
Jan 28, 2021 8:35 AM
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Feel-good funds with positive returns draw legions of responsible investing fans
CALGARY — Growing numbers of Canadian investors are putting their money where their hearts are and finding that investing in companies that share their convictions can also deliver respectable returns.
Jan 28, 2021 8:00 AM
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US jobless claims drop; still at 847,000 as pandemic rages
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell but remained at a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs keep coming as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
Jan 28, 2021 7:39 AM
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Party leaders promise to revitalize COVID-battered N.L. tourism sector
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's pandemic-battered tourism sector is getting some attention during the election campaign. Liberal Leader Andrew Furey on Wednesday visited the renowned beauty of St.
Jan 28, 2021 2:00 AM
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