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North American stock markets lifted by improved Trump health and stimulus hope
TORONTO — Improvement in the health of U.S. President Donald Trump and the growing hope of a fiscal stimulus deal gave North American stock markets a lift to start the week.
Oct 5, 2020 2:28 PM
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Former tech CEO gets home confinement for admissions bribe
BOSTON — A former tech executive was sentenced Monday to one year of home confinement for paying $300,000 to bribe his son's way into Georgetown University as a tennis recruit, even though the son did not play tennis.
Oct 5, 2020 2:23 PM
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TC Energy makes $2 billion offer to take over U.S. pipeline partnership
CALGARY — Pipeline and power company TC Energy Corp. is moving to buy out the other unitholders in TC PipeLines, LP, a U.S. master limited partnership it operates, for about US$1.48 billion (C$1.97 billion) in shares.
Oct 5, 2020 2:11 PM
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Manitoba orders earlier bar closing time in Winnipeg region to slow COVID-19 spread
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is ordering Winnipeg-area bars and other licensed establishments to close earlier in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Oct 5, 2020 1:41 PM
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Huge Canadian white diamond sells for $20.9 million in Hong Kong online auction
A rare white 102.39-carat oval diamond mined in Canada has been sold in Hong Kong for the equivalent of $20.9 million.
Oct 5, 2020 12:18 PM
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Survey: Business economists see coronavirus as biggest risk
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy faces risks from a potential resurgence of the coronavirus and from the failure so far of Congress to provide additional financial support for struggling individuals and businesses.
Oct 5, 2020 9:32 AM
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Service sector grows for the 4th consecutive month
WASHINGTON — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, grew for a fourth consecutive month in September as the country attempts to re-open from earlier COVID-19 shutdowns.
Oct 5, 2020 9:27 AM
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Wilks Brothers sweetens Calfrac takeover offer to 25 cents from 18 cents
CALGARY — Texas-based suitor Wilks Brothers, LLC, is sweetening its hostile takeover offer for Calgary-based Calfrac Well Services Ltd. by raising its bid to 25 cents per share from 18 cents. The bid carries a maximum cash payout of $21.
Oct 5, 2020 9:10 AM
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Seek help early if you are struggling with debt as deferrals end, experts say
OTTAWA — As payment deferrals offered during the height of the pandemic come to an end and many Canadians remain out of work or underemployed, experts say if you think you need financial help, the sooner you seek it the better.
Oct 5, 2020 8:34 AM
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Heroux-Devtek signs multi-year contract with Boeing to build actuation components
MONTREAL — Heroux-Devtek Inc. says it has won a multi-year contract with the Boeing Company to manufacture new actuation components for several types of commercial aircraft.
Oct 5, 2020 7:58 AM
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