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US consumer confidence plummets in February, biggest monthly decline since 2021

US consumer confidence plummets in February, biggest monthly decline since 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
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Apple shareholders not expected to scrap diversity programs despite broader backlash

Apple shareholders not expected to scrap diversity programs despite broader backlash

Apple shareholders are expected to reject an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into scrapping corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce.
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Big or small, financial experts say it's important to know your net worth

Big or small, financial experts say it's important to know your net worth

To someone who doesn’t have a lot of assets, knowing their net worth might seem pointless, but experts say it’s an important indicator of financial health, no matter how big or small the number.
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'A wake-up call': Report urges agri-food export diversification amid tariff threat

'A wake-up call': Report urges agri-food export diversification amid tariff threat

TORONTO — The Canadian agriculture industry needs to expand its international exports to hold its own against U.S. tariffs and global competitors, according to a new report from RBC.
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Dye & Durham receives unsolicited takeover offer for company

Dye & Durham receives unsolicited takeover offer for company

TORONTO — Dye & Durham Ltd. says it has received an unsolicited offer to buy the company, but that it is not in talks regarding any such deal.
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Maple Leaf Foods reports $53.5M Q4 profit compared with $9.3M loss a year earlier

Maple Leaf Foods reports $53.5M Q4 profit compared with $9.3M loss a year earlier

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. reported a profit of $53.5 million in its fourth quarter compared with a loss of $9.3 million a year earlier. The company says the profit amounted to 43 cents per share for the quarter ended Dec.
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Canadian North to be purchased by Exchange Income Corp.

Canadian North to be purchased by Exchange Income Corp.

WINNIPEG — Exchange Income Corp. has entered into an agreement to buy Canadian North. The northern airline is set to be purchased for $205 million.
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Spin Master earns US$21.1 million in fourth quarter as revenues rise

Spin Master earns US$21.1 million in fourth quarter as revenues rise

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. says it earned US$21.1 million in the fourth quarter. That's up from a loss of US$30.1 million a year earlier. Revenues for the toy and entertainment company totalled US$649.1 million, up from US$502.
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Alberta government to spend $180M for involuntary addiction treatment centres

Alberta government to spend $180M for involuntary addiction treatment centres

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government plans to spend $180 million over three years to build two involuntary drug addiction treatment centres.
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TFI International says it won't move to U.S. after shareholders object

TFI International says it won't move to U.S. after shareholders object

MONTREAL — TFI International Inc. says it's going to stay a Canadian corporation instead of moving to the U.S. as previously announced. The company announced last week it would relocate its legal headquarters south of the border to boost U.S.
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