Bank

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Lehman sells Archstone for $6.5 billion

The Lehman estate agreed on Monday to sell apartment complex company Archstone.

By Staff |November 27, 2012

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Canadians will be more frugal in 2013 Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Canadians will be more frugal in 2013

Saving more, spending less, and trimming debt will continue to remain the main focus for Canadian consumers in 2013, according to the RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook. The study finds one in three Canadians (31%) are planning to focus on reducing their debt, 26% on spending less, 25% on saving or investing more, and another 20% […]

By Staff |November 27, 2012

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Do the holidays make people cheap? Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Do the holidays make people cheap?

Black Friday blitz, Boxing Day bonanza, tempting bargains and deep discounts, shops will need to try every way to wheedle money out of Canadians this festive season. A recent survey by TD Canada Trust says the majority of Canadians plan to spend very little and only what they need (37%) or that they would budget […]

By Staff |November 21, 2012

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Major investment banks to cut costs, pare services Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Major investment banks to cut costs, pare services

Banks with extensive capital markets operations are expected to cut costs further, says a Fitch Ratings report.

By Wire services |November 12, 2012

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