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February 11, 2020  

Insolvencies up last year as business filings rise for first time since 2001 [UPDATED]

The mining, oil and gas sector led the way with a 75% increase.

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June 17, 2019  

US companies’ message to Trump: Don’t expand China tariffs

A new round will inflict financial pain on ordinary households because it will affect many consumer goods.

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June 6, 2019  

Shoppers want green packaging, but reluctant to pay more, study suggests [UPDATED]

Only about 38% of respondents were willing to pay more for items with biodegradable packaging.

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March 6, 2019  

How to predict consumer spending trends? Use data, intuition

Look for consumers’ search and buying patterns on your own website, Google Trends and Amazon.com.

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November 28, 2017  

Privatizing Ontario electricity companies would help lower rates: report

Toronto Region Board of Trade says it would lead to more innovation, more efficient operation.

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March 12, 2015  

RBC cuts growth forecast; blames drop in oil prices

GDP to grow by 2.4% this year, down 0.3% from December’s forecast.

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October 30, 2013  

Smartwatches in search of a market for holidays

Samsung, Sony, Qualcomm, Google look to create tech buzz with bored consumers.