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Couche-Tard profit falls to $54.8-million
Convenience story operator hit by lower U.S. fuel revenues in third quarter due to recession
Scotiabank profit climbs 17 per cent
$988-million in earnings topped analyst's expectations; Canadian banking business brought in record profits of $560-million
Energy
How Mexico's national pride hinders goal of tapping its oil
72-year-old act puts Mexico in straitjacket, threatening welfare of country and oil supply of U.S.
China commits to U.S. Treasuries
Beijing appears wary of gold; currency chief casts no new light on yuan outlook
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Private equity firm to take over Annie Leibovitz’s loans
Colony Capital will help her clean up her finances and market a library of famous photographs
Chevron to shed 2,000 jobs this year
Second largest oil producer in the United States plans to reduce costs and capital spending, improve efficiency and simplify its organization
Police help slow runaway Toyota Prius
California Highway Patrol officer helps guide vehicle to stop on freeway after accelerator becomes stuck
Europe backs IMF-style bailout fund
Proposal to launch European Monetary Fund could be ready as early as June
Gold edges lower as dollar climbs
Palladium retreats further 3 per cent from two-year high
China sinks $1-billion into venture with B.C. miner
Copper-hungry state utility inks deal with Vancouver-based Quadra Mining to develop Chilean projects
With tax-loss takeovers gone, trusts lose a crutch
As the chief financial officer of a biotechnology company, Michael Singer is constantly trying to secure financing for research and development.
Broadcasting
Event TV: Networks see good ratings
The viewership ratings for the Oscars this year was the highest in five years. This is good news for the networks, which can get big dollars from advertisers
WestJet takes aim at Aeroplan
Airline's new loyalty program seeks to tap into discontent with rival, targets late-booking and peak-period travellers
Death Care
Funeral business sees signs of life
The funeral industry is recovering from a downturn in 2009, and its prospects look better than ever as the baby boomer bubble ages
Top Business Stories
Why RIM stock is on the rise, Europe wants its own fund
Plus: When will China allow yuan to rise? Quadra strikes deal with China. And, the housing starts rebound
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Europe studies own monetary fund
Creation of a European Monetary Fund would mark a significant step forward in the integration of the euro zone economy
AbitibiBowater, union reach tentative pact
Deal could help insolvent newsprint company emerge from bankruptcy protection later this year
Canadian dollar hits seven-week high
Currency gains on U.S. dollar for a seventh day as oil prices advance
Greece kicks off global rescue tour
Prime Minister vows to seek IMF help if Europe's leaders leave him empty-handed
Real Estate
Home building climbs in February
Housing starts accelerate to 196,700 units, topping expectations, while poll says home-buying intentions are also on the rise
