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Why investors become bearish when the weather gets gloomy

Why investors become bearish when the weather gets gloomy

Evidence shows that weather influences investing choices. Can acting on that knowledge lead to better returns?
Public inquiry grapples with definition of foreign interference in its final week

Public inquiry grapples with definition of foreign interference in its final week

OTTAWA — A federal public inquiry is grappling with the thorny distinction between legitimate foreign diplomacy and nefarious attempts to meddle in Canada's affairs.
Stock market today: Wall Street pulls back from its records ahead of a big week for profit reports

Stock market today: Wall Street pulls back from its records ahead of a big week for profit reports

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks pulled back from their all-time highs as some of the steam came out of Wall Street’s long, record-breaking rally. The S&P 500 fell 0.
B.C.’s restaurant, accommodation sector lost 10,800 jobs in one year

B.C.’s restaurant, accommodation sector lost 10,800 jobs in one year

Food and labour costs make for largest year-over-year drop in restaurant jobs in Canada.
Vancouver's Top Down Ventures launches new $35M fund

Vancouver's Top Down Ventures launches new $35M fund

New fund to finance startups in managed service provider space
Competition Bureau seeking input on property controls in grocery industry

Competition Bureau seeking input on property controls in grocery industry

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau issued a call-out Monday, seeking information from grocery retailers and those in the real estate business about restrictive real estate clauses in the Canadian grocery industry.
Is the new Canadian homebuyer more likely to be a solo buyer?

Is the new Canadian homebuyer more likely to be a solo buyer?

According to a recent survey, 42 per cent of prospective first-time homebuyers said they were considering applying for a mortgage alone.
Importers brace for launch of new portal to collect duties

Importers brace for launch of new portal to collect duties

MONTREAL — A new online portal for collecting taxes on goods shipped into Canada is creating headaches ahead of its rollout this week, importers say, with potential ripple effects for consumers.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week, including Wednesday's Bank of Canada interest rate decision.
Rising costs remain among key concerns for businesses: BDC report

Rising costs remain among key concerns for businesses: BDC report

MONTREAL — A new report says rising costs will likely remain a key concern for businesses. The study by the Business Development Bank of Canada said 75 per cent of businesses say rising costs have affected their business.