

Federal government still working on investments in Fiat Chrysler, GM
Open to working with other automakers who submit plans to increase their footprints in Canad

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Oil producers prepared for temporary price slump as virus spreads
CAPP says short term jitters but no long-term impact expected on investment decisions.
Climate is changing. Investing needs to, too, says BlackRock
World’s largest investment manager will cut out some coal producers from some of its portfolios.

Fiat Chrysler, UAW reach tentative deal on contract
Will go to 47,000 union members for approval after UAW-FCA national council go over the details.
CPPIB investing $200M for stake in specialty food company Premium Brands
Premium Brands intends to use the cash to repay debt, finance organic and acquisition growth opportunities.
CPPIB look to cash in on ‘disruption’ and shifts in technology, demographics
“We’ve been embracing disruption, whether that disruption is technological, whether it’s demographic, or economic, or climate-change related,” said CPPIB chief executive Mark Machin

Canadians hoarding a record $75B in extra cash: CIBC study
Nervousness over market volatility keeping Canadians from taking the investment plunge.
Denmark’s Maersk Line shipping slashes 4,000 jobs
Company is also reducing its network capacity and postponing investments.

The pros and cons of the Bank of Canada’s interest rate cut
Cheaper access could come at a much higher cost down the road.
Manufacturers that plan and invest are higher performers: report
Study calls for increased market diversification and closing the gap on the continuing shortage of skilled labour.
BoC survey suggests manufacturers poised to invest more in 2015
Some companies expect the lower dollar to help them reclaim market share and increase competitiveness.
Not a lot of small businesses investing in 2015
BMO survey finds training and online presence are priorities.

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$1.5B sale of Talisman’s Montney gas holdings approved
All-cash deal also includes interests in wells, pipelines and processing plants.