Oilsands development at risk as costs soar, memo warns
A confidential government memorandum obtained by CBC News warns that soaring costs of developing the Alberta oilsands could put the brakes on the massive project, stalling one of the main…
Rhode Island sues 38 Studios to recoup losses – Boston.com
San Francisco Chronicle Rhode Island sues 38 Studios to recoup lossesBoston.comBy Michael B. Farrell, Globe Staff. Rhode Island on Thursday sued Curt Schilling and his bankrupt company, 38 Studios LLC,…
Asian shares, dollar rise after positive data lifts risk appetite – Reuters
Business Recorder Asian shares, dollar rise after positive data lifts risk appetiteReutersTOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares advanced to their highest in nearly two weeks with risk appetite returning on signs…
Collection agency harassed debt-free Canadians
Employees of one of Canada’s largest debt collection agencies, iQor Canada, have routinely and sometimes knowingly contacted people who did not owe debt, CBC News has learned. CBC | Business…
Obama, Romney back on attack as campaign hits final stretch – Reuters
Channel 4 News Obama, Romney back on attack as campaign hits final stretchReutersObama, Christie tour storm-ravaged NJ coast; Romney resumes campaign. President Barack Obama continued his new-found partnership with New…
Canadian economy shrank in August
Canada’s economy contracted for the first time in six months, with August figures showing it shrank 0.1 per cent compared to July. CBC | Business News…
Sharp, Sony Post Dismal Results – Wall Street Journal
Moneycontrol.com Sharp, Sony Post Dismal ResultsWall Street JournalBy DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI. TOKYO—Sharp Corp. said it fell into the red in its fiscal second quarter and increased its full-year loss projections to…
Asian shares fall, China shares buck trend – Reuters
Hindu Business Line Asian shares fall, China shares buck trendReutersTOKYO (Reuters) – Asian shares fell on Thursday but losses were curbed as the region's factory activity surveys mostly improved, with…
PotashCorp in takeover talks with Israeli chemical firm
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan is in talks with the Israeli government about taking over Israel Chemicals. CBC | Business News…
Global shares fall, gasoline rises after storm’s damage – Reuters
Moneycontrol.com Global shares fall, gasoline rises after storm's damageReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street resumed trading on Wednesday with shares moving lower after monster storm Sandy forced a two-day closure…
