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Geist: Canadian universities switch to tech savvy course alternatives

July 24, 2011

Canadian university and college campuses are quiet at this time of year, but in recent weeks many have been making noise by transforming the way […]

Uncategorized, economics - Comments closed

Nortel pensioners play waiting game

July 22, 2011

Nortel Networks Corp. pensioners will benefit ultimately from the insolvent tech company

Personal Finance, economics - Comments closed

Campbell plans a year of investment with new CEO

July 13, 2011

The Campbell Soup Co. is trying to reinvigorate its brand of soups and other products and go after a new generation __ a move the […]

economics, term - Comments closed

Annuities may be needed to bridge retirement gap

July 3, 2011

Retirees may have to delay Social Security benefits and buy an annuity to have enough money for retirement, said a U.S. government study.
“The risk that […]

Personal Finance, economics - Comments closed

NATO widens Libya pressure amid questions on goal

May 21, 2011

NATO widened its campaign to weaken Moammar Gadhafi’s regime with airstrikes on desert command centers and sea patrols to intercept ships, the military alliance said […]

economics, online - Comments closed

Businesses now hiring at fastest pace since 2006

May 7, 2011

American companies are on a hiring spree.
Businesses delivered a jolt of strength to the economy by creating 268,000 jobs in April, the biggest monthly total […]

Finance, economics - Comments closed

4 HP directors step down

January 22, 2011

Hewlett-Packard announced a major board of directors shuffle Thursday, with four members stepping down and five new directors joining the board.
The move comes […]

economics, term - Comments closed

Australian flood crisis could continue for 10 days

An official says an inland sea will surge across southeast Australia and threaten towns in its path for up to 10 more days.
The flooding that […]

Lenders, economics - Comments closed

BOE May Need Record Rate Increase This Year for Credibility, SocGen Says - Bloomberg

January 7, 2011

The Bank of England will probably increase interest rates this year by the most since it gained independence in 1997 or face losing its credibility, […]

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Bank of America tests wider account fee choices

January 5, 2011

Bank of America is rolling out a pilot program in three states that will offer its customers menu of checking accounts with a variety of […]

UK, economics - Comments closed