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Source: BNN Bloomberg November 01, 2022

TSX today: Energy stocks help lift index 0.16% higher

Strength in the energy sector helped lift Canada's main stock index higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets moved lower to start the trading week. The S&P/TSX Composite Index was up 31.6 points, or 0.16 per cent, at 19,502.79. In New Yo...

Source: BNN Bloomberg November 01, 2022

Morgan Stanley's Wilson says end of Fed tightening nearing

The end of the Federal Reserve's campaign to raise interest rates is approaching, according to Morgan Stanley strategist Michael Wilson, who until recently was a prominent stock market bear who correctly predicted this year's slump in equities. Indicators...

Market Call Source: BNN Bloomberg November 01, 2022

Jamie Murray's Top Picks: October 31, 2022

Jamie Murray, portfolio manager and Head of Research, Murray Wealth Group FOCUS: Global equities  MARKET OUTLOOK: Markets remain on edge with inflation remaining persistent, weakening end markets in consumer, technology and housing; along with incr...

Source: Bankofcanada November 01, 2022

Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and the Economy

Good evening. I’m pleased to be here with Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers to discuss our recent policy announcement and the Bank of Canada’s Monet...

Source: Financialpost November 01, 2022

Federal government needs to bring its employees back to the office, businesses say

Remote work causing deficiencies in public service, executives say Top Canadian business executives called on the federal government to bring public sector employees back to workplaces, saying deficiencies in public services due to virtual work...

Source: Financialpost November 01, 2022

Canada to admit 1.4 million immigrants in three years to address labour shortages

Ottawa's new selection tools will better target sectors that have the highest need for labour Canada is going to introduce new “selection tools” next year that will help its immigration system better target sectors such as health care and const...

Source: Financialpost October 31, 2022

Diane Francis: Separatist or not, Quebec politicians should take the oath of office or leave the legislature

Reopening the constitution is unnecessary and politically hazardous Having failed to make any headway on Quebec separatism since the mid-1990s, the province’s separatist parties have resurrected their demands to split with the British monarchy,...

Source: Financialpost October 31, 2022

Intense methane cloud over Alberta oil and gas hub goes undetected by regulators

Event last month highlights cracks in Canada's climate ambitions Canadian regulators said they were unaware of a methane cloud spotted by the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-5P satellite last month near gas pipelines, highlighting a disconnect...

Source: Financialpost October 31, 2022

Forcing real estate brokers onto MLS probably a good thing for both buyers and sellers

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Source: Financialpost October 31, 2022

Elon Musk orders Twitter staff to work 24/7 on 'blue tick' charge

New owner said to want paid subscription as a condition of having verified profile on social media platform Elon Musk has ordered Twitter staff to work around the clock to implement a charge on users to keep their verified “blue tick”, as the n...