Asia stocks surge after Trump acquitted, China virus aid
Asian stock markets surged Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump was acquitted in an impeachment trial and China promised tax cuts and other help to...
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Airbnb limits renting ability for Canadians under 25 following deadly Toronto shooting
TORONTO — Airbnb has announced that it will no longer allow young Canadians to book entire homes in their community after three young men were...
Innovation, investments needed to work with BoC on growth, Wilkins says
Breaking down inter-provincial trade barriers and reforming tax and regulatory systems will keep the country’s economy humming into the future, the Bank of Canada’s second-in-command...
LinkedIn CEO steps aside after 11 years, says time is right
NEW YORK — The LinkedIn professional networking service is getting a new CEO. Jeff Weiner will become executive chairman after 11 years as CEO of...
Cathay Pacific asks staff to take unpaid leave due to virus
HONG KONG — Cathay Pacific Airways asked its 27,000 employees on Wednesday to take three weeks of unpaid leave while the Hong Kong carrier struggles...
North American stock markets surge for third day on optimistic mood about virus
TORONTO — North American stock markets surged for a third-straight day amid an optimistic mood about the new coronavirus and stronger economic data. Investors largely...
Best Buy CEO will stay in role after investigation
NEW YORK — Best Buy said Tuesday that CEO Corie Barry will continue to lead the company after its board completed an investigation into allegations...
Man claims McDonald’s faked one of his tweets to promote veggie burger offer
TORONTO — An Australian man who previously complained about a lack of vegetarian menu items at McDonald’s claims the fast food chain used his name...
Asian shares track Wall Street rebound, Shanghai up 1.3 per cent
BANGKOK — Shares are higher in Asia, with the Shanghai Composite up 1.3% as China’s central bank stepped up its intervention by channeling another 400...
World shares rally, Shanghai up 1.3 per cent, as China boosts market
BANGKOK — Shares rallied in Asia and Europe on Tuesday after a recovery on Wall Street and further market-boosting support from China’s central bank. Germany’s...