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US applications for jobless benefits fall again as labor market continues to thrive

US applications for jobless benefits fall again as labor market continues to thrive

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite high interest rates and elevated costs. Applications for unemployment benefits fell by 19,000 to 202,000 for the week ending Dec.
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TMX Group buying 78% stake in VettaFi it doesn't already own for $1.15B

TMX Group buying 78% stake in VettaFi it doesn't already own for $1.15B

TORONTO — TMX Group Ltd. has signed a deal to buy the 78 per cent stake in VettaFi Holdings LLC that it does not already own for $1.15 billion. U.S.
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Bank of England holds interest rates at a 15-year high despite worries about the economy

Bank of England holds interest rates at a 15-year high despite worries about the economy

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England kept borrowing rates unchanged Thursday despite mounting worries over the state of the British economy, and it showed little sign that it is contemplating cutting them anytime soon — unlike the U.S. Federal Reserve .
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Rogers hails successful satellite-to-mobile phone call, with N.L. premier on one end

Rogers hails successful satellite-to-mobile phone call, with N.L. premier on one end

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Rogers Communications Inc. says it has passed a key milestone in satellite-to-mobile connectivity as the company pushes to bring the technology to the entire country next year.
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Wizards, Capitals would move to Virginia in tentative deal, Youngkin says. Mystics would stay in DC

Wizards, Capitals would move to Virginia in tentative deal, Youngkin says. Mystics would stay in DC

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov.
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Manitoba First Nations appear a step closer to gaining a casino in Winnipeg

Manitoba First Nations appear a step closer to gaining a casino in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday he is open to considering a First Nations-run casino in Winnipeg, reversing long-standing opposition to the idea under previous governments.
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Grocery code launch being held back by dissent from some retailers: board report

Grocery code launch being held back by dissent from some retailers: board report

After two years of work, the group responsible for developing the grocery code of conduct says its launch is being held back by a lack of support from two major grocers.
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Enbridge to sell Alliance, Aux Sable stakes to Pembina Pipeline for $3.1 billion

Enbridge to sell Alliance, Aux Sable stakes to Pembina Pipeline for $3.1 billion

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. is selling its stakes in the Alliance pipeline and Aux Sable gas processing facility to Pembina Pipeline Corp. for $3.1 billion. The Alliance pipeline is a 3,848-kilometre pipeline stretching southeast from B.C.
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Cineplex sees $35 million in box office revenues for month of November

Cineplex sees $35 million in box office revenues for month of November

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says November brought box office revenues of $35 million as Canadians came out to watch the likes of The Marvels and the latest Hunger Games movie.
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Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged and foresees 3 rate cuts next year

Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged and foresees 3 rate cuts next year

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time, and its officials signaled that they expect to make three quarter-point cuts to their benchmark rate next year.
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