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Amid market turbulence, money managers lean on defensive bets

Amid market turbulence, money managers lean on defensive bets

Faced with the extreme market turbulence of the past week, money managers are staying the course and relying on their long-term investment strategies while also looking for opportunities amid the panic.
Manitoba offers $13 million with more to come for planned grain centre

Manitoba offers $13 million with more to come for planned grain centre

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is putting up $13 million for a centre aimed at helping grain producers find new international trading partners.
Cogeco's wireless service launch plans on track as pre-registrations open: CEO

Cogeco's wireless service launch plans on track as pre-registrations open: CEO

MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. says its plans to offer mobile service in Canada are on track and it has begun signing up customers who already subscribe to its other services.
Inflation fell last month as gas prices dropped sharply, a sign prices cooled before tariffs

Inflation fell last month as gas prices dropped sharply, a sign prices cooled before tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation declined last month as the cost of gas, airline fares, and hotel rooms fell, a sign that price growth was cooling even as President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats . Consumer prices rose just 2.
Frank and Oak to close nine stores by May 7 as it seeks buyer or investor

Frank and Oak to close nine stores by May 7 as it seeks buyer or investor

Apparel retailer Frank and Oak says it is closing nine stores across Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia by May 7.
Foodies rejoice: Michelin to announce Quebec restaurant picks in May

Foodies rejoice: Michelin to announce Quebec restaurant picks in May

QUÉBEC — Michelin will reveal its culinary picks from Quebec next month. The prestigious restaurant guide says it will release its recommendations from the province on May 15.
B.C.'s Kootenay Lake ferries expected to resume as union, employer complete mediation

B.C.'s Kootenay Lake ferries expected to resume as union, employer complete mediation

VICTORIA — British Columbia's labour minister says the Kootenay Lake ferries are expected to resume full service Friday following a months-long labour dispute. Jennifer Whiteside says the B.C.
OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in legal dispute over ChatGPT maker's business ambitions

OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in legal dispute over ChatGPT maker's business ambitions

OpenAI is suing Elon Musk for unfair competition and interfering with its business relationships with investors and customers, escalating a legal battle between the ChatGPT maker and the billionaire who helped bankroll the artificial intelligence sta
House approves budget framework for Trump's 'big' bill after intense wrangling sways GOP holdouts

House approves budget framework for Trump's 'big' bill after intense wrangling sways GOP holdouts

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans narrowly approved their budget framework Thursday, a political turnaround after Speaker Mike Johnson worked into the night to satisfy GOP holdouts who had refused to advance trillions of dollars in tax breaks witho
Videotron sues Rogers for $91M, alleging breach of contract in Freedom Mobile deal

Videotron sues Rogers for $91M, alleging breach of contract in Freedom Mobile deal

TORONTO — Quebecor Inc.-subsidiary Videotron is suing Rogers Communications Inc. for $91 million over an alleged breach of contract related to the sale of Freedom Mobile two years ago.