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Does Russia need to rein in ruble?
Speculation mounts that central bank could put brakes on rally as currency sets fresh 14-month peaks almost daily
Full-time jobs surge as rate declines
Canada's jobless rate drops to 8.2 per cent, though some of the hiring may have been Olympic related; loonie tops 98 cents
Marketing
Wrinkle Wars: Rival Medicis takes on Allergan's Botox
Maker of Dysport offers aggressive rebates in marketing campaign
Lions Gate urges shareholders to reject Icahn bid
Film studio urges shareholders to refuse partial takeover bid, launches ‘poison pill' in attempt to thwart the billionaire's plan
Auditor blames Lehman officials
Firm used accounting tricks and was insolvent for weeks before bankruptcy, court-appointed examiner finds
Sudbury's striking Vale workers reject latest offer
Sudbury workers vote 89 per cent against new contract; Port Colborne, Ont. workers vote today
Exchange rate
Loonie's surge a real March break
Good news for travellers to U.S. as early trading hits 98.41 cents, Canadian dollar last traded at par in July, 2008
Gold dips below $1,100 mark
Precious metal ends week $30 lower as worries over Greek debt crisis fade
Media
Imax sees big future for portable theatres
Inflatable structures seen as ideal for special events, and for rural locations without the infrastructure for traditional venue
Business gives thumbs down to options rule
Tax must now be paid before shares sold
Devon and BP team up on oil sands revival
U.S. energy player's asset transfer deal with U.K. giant brings valuable technical know-how to long-dormant Kirby project in Alberta
Google must obey the law: China
‘If there is information that harms stability or the people, of course we will have to block it'
Music
EMI turnaround plan hitting all the wrong notes
Guy Hands has until June 14 to submit a business plan to investors for long-term growth and profitability of the music company
Warm winter clouds Transat outlook
Tour operator's shares tumble 30 per cent after first-quarter loss and gloomy forecast
An influential voice leaves Bay Street
With a willingness to speak out, TD's Don Drummond redefined the role of bank economist
Potash Corp. raises outlook
Fertilizer producer substantially raises profit estimate for first quarter, to between $1.30 and $1.50 a share
Agrium drops bid for CF Industries
Canadian fertilizer producer will let offer expire on March 22 after more than a year of trying
Alberta cuts royalties to lure investors
Stelmach reverses course on royalty hike in bid to boost oil and gas investment in province
Siemens to close Ontario plant
Move by German company to centralize manufacturing of gas turbines in U.S. will cost 550 jobs in Hamilton
Goldcorp profit jumps on metals prices
Vancouver-based miner expects to produce 2.6 million ounces of gold this year
