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Starbucks Corp. says stronger sales helped drive its third-quarter net income up 33 percent to beat expectations.
The Seattle-based coffee giant said Thursday that it drew […]

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. says its second-quarter net income climbed 15 percent on improving demand among business and leisure travelers.
The company, whose brands […]

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As stock markets digested news of Research in Motion

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World stock markets were lower Monday after U.S. political leaders failed to reach a deal to raise Washington’s debt limit and avoid a default.
Oil prices […]

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Lumber producer West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is eager to boost its wood sales to China after coming off the highest export shipments in the […]

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Marshall Glenn and his pal John Davis love boating, when they get the chance.
During the record-breaking hot temperatures we

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Minnesota lawmakers are working through the night to end the state’s government shutdown, which has stretched to nearly three weeks.
By early Wednesday, lawmakers had sent […]

Filed under: Credits, Uncategorized by Fred
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A vibrant labour and housing market has pushed Toronto to the top of CIBC

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While basketball players may aspire to “be like Mike,” as in NBA great Michael Jordan, investors have a variety of role models to choose from. […]

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