Tractors and television make a lovely couple
Kerry Stokes didn’t become a billionaire by throwing his money away. So when the inevitable question arose yesterday of why on earth would anyone want to merge tractors with television, it was difficult to avoid the superficial conclusion that this was a deal designed to benefit the man behind the wheel of both companies.
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Rogers Communications to buy back four million class B shares for $125.6 million
TORONTO – Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B) said Monday it has signed a deal to buy back four million of its outstanding class B non-voting shares in a deal worth about $125.6 million.
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GOOD QUESTION: Tapping your 401(k)
Q: I’m considering taking a loan from my retirement account to pay off credit cards. Is this a good idea?
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Yuan Gains Most in 11 Months on Signs Flexibility to Increase
Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) — China’s yuan strengthened the most in 11 months on speculation the government will allow more flexibility in the currency’s exchange rate as exports recover from a slump. Government bonds halted a two-day decline.
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Weekly Industry Crib Sheet: Federal Funding Headed to New Nuclear Energy
Plus: Freight Market Expands, Cargo Theft Rises and OECD Area Shows Strong Q4 Growth.
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RCMP needs broader overhaul, Senate group says
A group of senators has called for more oversight of RCMP, mini-cameras on cruisers, more women and minorities, and thousands more officers.
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How credit card reform will affect you
The new credit card law is finally here. Starting today, banks will need to abide by new regulations on terms and disclosures. The idea behind the landmark law was to prevent banks from using practices that often dug borrowers deeper into debt.
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Sharks sign Andy Goode on loan
The Sharks have signed England flyhalf Andy Goode on a short-term loan deal to play Super 14 rugby.
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Salmon Creek poised for new water system
SALMON CREEK — The pieces are falling into place for the water quality in the Salmon Creek community to improve greatly within the next two years, thanks to the efforts of a handful of residents, Sonoma County Public Works and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Interest rates jump as Fed raises bank loan rate
Interest rates rose for a second day in the bond market after signals the economy is strengthening pushed traders into riskier assets. Yields on Treasurys extended their gains after the Federal Reserve raised its rate on emergency loans to banks. The move had… Federal Reserve System – Interest rate – Loan – Central bank – Bond market
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