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U.S. seizes Fannie, Freddie

Regulator to manage mortgage finance giants on temporary basis in what could amount to biggest bailout in U.S. history


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Google @ 10

The search engine has forever altered the world in a remarkably short amount of time. As Google turns 10 tomorrow, here are 10 ways it has changed business.


Economy takes top spot on the election agenda

“I think we really need this election campaign to focus on how do we create value in the Canadian economy and sustain that value,” says Jayson Myers


Seasonal disorder: It's time to avoid the markets

It's important to understand the seasonality of markets


Unemployment at the polls

In July, the jobs boom fell flat and the mood was recessionary. In August, the numbers snapped back as 16,000 net new jobs were created. The news could give the Conservatives a bit of a boost as Canadians ready for the election call.

The Week

Retired general Rick Hillier

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OMERS launches hostile bid for Teranet. Central banks hold interest rates steady. And, TD recruits some top brass


Autos

Monticello Motor Club

Private clubs put rich drivers on fast track

Owners hope new business is recession proof: Drive as fast as you want


Marketing

The groundbreaking Daisy attack ad

Attack ads: kaboom or bust

The groundbreaking 'Daisy' was one of the first and most memorable negative campaign ads. But do they work?


Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah City

Owning a home elusive in oil-rich country

Low rate of ownership an awkward situation for world's top crude exporter

 

Canadian Business 

Canada tells airlines to respect passenger rights

New code of conduct lists six points to inform travellers of their rights

World financial system in state of dysfunction: RBC's Nixon

But decisive actions have kept the industry on track, he tells Calgary audience

ABCP plan backers argue against a Supreme Court hearing

A new filing says there are no issues of national importance to be argued

Guay gets the nod for Caisse top job

Originally named as interim president and CEO, the 13-year veteran will lead the Quebec pension fund

Laurentian Bank hikes its dividend

Profit rises to $30.9-million for the third quarter

Canadian National Chicago bid seen as test case

Railway faces well-organized, well-funded opposition to acquisition and expansion plans

CPPIB picks ex-Clarica CEO Astley as chair

Gail Cook-Bennett steps down after 10-year term in October


Energy & Resources 

OPEC likely to trim oil supply

Slower economic growth, sluggish demand could force cartel's hand

High gas prices meant people bought less in July

Gasoline sales volumes fell 3 per cent, according to Statistics Canada

How Big Oil went from friend to foe in Alaska

Governor Palin wants to get the oil and gas out - but the rules have clearly changed

BHP suspends Australia iron ore mining

Miner shuts down a third of country's production after second mine worker dies

Oil drops on concerns over demand

Crude drops below $106 a barrel after jobs data increase economic uncertainty


International Business 

Strike set for Boeing after talks with machinists fail

Company says both sides too far apart to reach agreement

CME Group seeks changes to CBOT wheat contract

Wants to narrow the gap between futures and prices in the cash market

Nokia sees market share falling

World's top cellphone maker cites softening global market, price war

U.S. home foreclosures reach record high

California and Florida show biggest increases in second quarter

Altria may buy UST for $10-billion: NY Times

Largest U.S. cigarette maker is in advanced talks to buy maker of Skoal and Copenhagen smokeless tobacco, newspaper says

Bank of America to settle with regulators

After nearly a month of talks on auction-rate securities, bank says it is working toward an agreement


Investing 

TSX claws back some gains

Investors should be looking for quality purchases, and avoiding high-risk and speculative positions, says adviser

CanWest teeters on edge of index

Stock has slumped 63 per cent this year

What's at stake for uranium miners

Hathor Exploration earns ‘strong buy' rating on strength of deposit in Saskatchewan


Technology 

Microsoft ad receives lukewarm reviews

Spot starring Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates 'not going to help Microsoft look any cooler'

Comcast appeals FCC ruling, triggering battle over web traffic

Legal decision could determine the extent of the U.S. government's authority to regulate the Internet

Yahoo sits near 5-year low

Company's stock is sinking, magnifying the challenge management faces in trying to justify their rebuff of Microsoft

Internet traffic grows 53 per cent

Growth in the last year at a slower rate than before, while service providers say they are struggling with the expansion of online traffic


Managing 

Monday Manager: The do's and don'ts of damage control

Plus: Five questions to ask yourself

Canada lags in provision of ‘daddy leave'

Twelve other industrialized countries offer more generous government-sponsored parental leaves, according to a study by the Center for Economic and Policy Research

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