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Discounted Bank Stocks, CRA Rebates and Tighter Rates: Must-Read Business and Investing Stories

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The Canada Revenue Agency has resumed collecting debts related to Canada Child Benefit overpayments, a move that surprised some parents with a sharp reduction in March payments.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press Caught up for a week away? Here’s your weekly digest of the world’s most important business and investing stories, featuring insights and analysis from the … Read more

The Fallout of Silicon Valley Banks, a Real Estate Market Correction, and Tax Filing Tips: Must-Read Business and Investing Stories

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The closure of Silicon Valley Bank sent shockwaves through global markets and triggered a reassessment of future interest rate paths by central banks, including the Bank of Canada.View RUVIC/Reuters Caught up for a week away? Here’s your weekly digest of the world’s most important business and investing stories, featuring insights and analysis from the pros, … Read more

Loblaw denies inflationary profiteering, Zellers internal reboot and credit card rate hikes: Must-read business and investing stories

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Galen G. Weston, Chairman and President of Loblaw Companies Limited, attends the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI), which is investigating food price inflation, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Ottawa.Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press Caught up for a week away? This is a weekly digest of The Globe’s top business and investing stories, featuring insights … Read more

Nordstrom leaves Canada, why flights cost more for Canadians and rent evictions soar: must-read business and investing stories

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Luxury retailer Nordstrom announced on March 2, 2023 that it would be leaving Canada, closing 13 stores and laying off 2,500 employees.Jeff Robbins/AFP/Getty Images Caught up for a week away? This is a weekly digest of The Globe’s top business and investing stories, featuring insights and analysis from the pros, stock tips, portfolio strategies and … Read more

Netflix stalls, home sales hit record lows and Alberta’s oil drilling spree: must-read business and investing stories

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Netflix Canada is cracking down on account sharing, requiring users on premium plans to live in the same household. Emails have been sent to users asking them to set up a primary location by February 21st.Richard Drew/AP Caught up for a week away? This is a weekly digest of The Globe’s top business and investing … Read more

The downside of Canada’s hiring surge, CBC’s move to streaming, and how much money it takes to retire: Must-read business and investing stories

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A customer enters a restaurant with a help sign in Laval, Que., Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Statistics Canada said the number of job vacancies in early April was just over 1 million, an increase of more than 40 per cent compared to the same period last year.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press Caught up for a week … Read more

Investing in Daycare’s Pension, Netflix Passwords, and High Grocery Prices: Must-Read Business and Investing Stories

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Private equity firms and pension funds are showing growing interest in the daycare industry, but operators are skeptical they will be able to reap good returns.Daryl Decker/The Canadian Press Caught up for a week away? This is a weekly digest of The Globe’s top business and investing stories, featuring insights and analysis from the pros, … Read more

Real Estate Market Forecasts, Lower Internet Costs, and Stable Stocks: Must-Read Business and Investing Stories

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As interest rates continue to put pressure on mortgage costs, the Bank of Canada predicts that home prices will continue to fall before sales pick up later this year.Justin Tang/The Canadian Press Caught up for a week away? This is a weekly digest of The Globe and Mail’s top business and investing stories, featuring insights … Read more

New Zellers locations, most popular jobs and bypassing roaming charges: must-read business and investing stories

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HBC has announced 25 Zellers pop-up stores in Canada by 2023.Tibor Corley/The Globe and Mail Caught up for a week away? This is a weekly digest of The Globe and Mail’s top business and investing stories, featuring insights and analysis from the pros, stock tips, portfolio strategies and more. This is where Zellers will make … Read more

New mortgage rules, behind the travel chaos and how to find cheap groceries: Must-read business and investing stories

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Canada’s banking regulator is launching a public consultation on mortgage lending rules, as it says lending risks have increased significantly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.Justin Tang/The Canadian Press Caught up for a week away? This is a weekly digest of The Globe and Mail’s top business and investing stories, featuring insights and analysis … Read more