MTS to sell Allstream, put $200M to pension and debt
Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. has agreed to sell its Allstream business telecommunications arm to an Egyptian investment group and use about half of the $ 405 million in proceeds to…
JGBs firm, take cues from withering Japanese stocks – Reuters
Economic Times JGBs firm, take cues from withering Japanese stocksReutersMon May 27, 2013 3:03am EDT. * 10-yr yield pulls away from last week's 13-month high * Superlong tenor outperforms, though…
Dollar hangs back after worst week in a year – Reuters
AFP Dollar hangs back after worst week in a yearReutersBy Sophie Knight. TOKYO | Sun May 26, 2013 8:17pm EDT. TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar dipped against the yen in…
Canada ranks 3rd last in paid vacations
Canada ranks third last among economically advanced countries in the amount of paid vacation time it guarantees its workers, a new U.S. study indicates. CBC | Business News…
Japan downplays anxiety over bond price spike – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk Japan downplays anxiety over bond price spikeTelegraph.co.ukHaruhiko Kuroda, the Bank of Japan governor, said analysis by the central bank last month showed that the country could withstand an increase…
Canadian mine giant Barrick fined a record $16.4M in Chile
Chile has fined Canadian gold mine giant Barrick $ 16.4 million, the highest environmental fine in the country’s history, saying agency inspectors found the company hadn’t told the full truth…
Mexico eyeing retaliatory measures in US meat labeling dispute – Reuters
CTV News Mexico eyeing retaliatory measures in US meat labeling disputeReutersMEXICO CITY | Fri May 24, 2013 6:57pm EDT. MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico is considering imposing retaliatory trade measures…
Demonstrators rally against Monsanto in global anti-GMO protest – Washington Post
ABC News Demonstrators rally against Monsanto in global anti-GMO protestWashington PostLOS ANGELES — Protesters rallied in dozens of cities Saturday as part of a global protest against seed giant Monsanto…
Growing appetite for American whisky straining supply
Fans of some American whiskies might soon be scrambling to find their favourite brand because of a seemingly insatiable demand for bourbon, rye and other styles of whisky that shows…
P&G brings back old CEO to jump-start growth: this week in the economy – Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor P&G brings back old CEO to jump-start growth: this week in the economyChristian Science MonitorP&G brings back former CEO: If the current chief executive officer isn't working…
