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Premarket: Sterling, euro stocks scuttled as Brexit deal hits the rocks

energy

Cenovus urges Alberta to impose oil production cuts to boost prices amid ‘economic crisis’ Subscriber content

The industry has been reeling in recent months from the shortage of pipeline capacity, which has resulted in inventories building up in the provinces

Amid low oil prices, energy firms blame pipeline delays for lack of capital Subscriber content

Heads of Canadian energy companies are frustrated with delays affecting pipeline expansion projects which is dissuading investors

New pipelines the answer to oil price problems, Sohi says Subscriber content

The Natural Resources Minister said the key to building pipelines is building trust in regulatory processes and engaging affected parties early on so that approvals aren’t overturned

Cannabis

Ontario will allow retailers to operate up to 75 cannabis stores each amid lack of clarity over rules Subscriber content

The industry is still waiting to find out whether companies owned in part by licensed growers can open more than one shop

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Young couples living together to save on housing costs need to sign this often overlooked pact

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HQ2 Amazon took over Seattle. This is what New York and Washington can expect

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New leaders expected to lay out strategy for Callidus Capital on Thursday Callidus has seen its share price fall sharply after announcing a string of loan losses and cutting its dividend

Rare tech IPO for Toronto’s Dye & Durham postponed After announcing $125-million offering in September, software firm tells its bankers to hold off, adding that a sale may be in the cards instead

GMP Capital CEO forecasts turnaround for oil sector ‘Oil and gas will be back,’ Harris Fricker says

Why Mawer Investment Management is mulling a sale – and other firms will too Financial institutions are becoming platforms – just like Amazon and Facebook – and bigger is better. Amid this shift, independents that are running a higher-fee business can feel vulnerable

OSC sets up task force for ‘burden reduction’ for businesses ‘The challenge is to craft regulation that doesn’t get in the way of business and still protects investors,’ Ontario Securities Commission CEO Maureen Jensen said during her first keynote

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The Notorious PKP: How Pierre Karl Péladeau is doubling down on fortress Quebec When the bad-boy billionaire CEO of Quebec’s largest media company announced he was running for the separatist Parti Québécois, he shocked just about everyone. But PKP’s political career was a bust. Now he’s back in charge of Quebecor. So, what’s his next big move?

Investors outlook 2019: What to watch out for in the year of fear A furious U.S. President who lurches from one blowup to the next, overvalued U.S. markets that seem long overdue for a correction, Canadian stocks that can’t regain their mojo and turmoil across much of the rest of the world – 2019 is shaping up to be the year of investing dangerously

Canadians love living in the suburbs, so why aren’t we building more of them? Besides being easier on the budget, the Suburban Dream also aligns perfectly with what most families actually want.

The one thing Paul Martin really wants to talk about The former prime minister will happily talk about helping Indigenous peoples get a piece of the action. Just don’t ask him about trade

Why Hebron has a leg up on Alberta’s oil sands

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Carrick Talks Money: Bonds not doing it for you? Try these alternatives 1:40 Personal finance columnist Rob Carrick offers some ideas for conservative investors in a rising interest rate world

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Light work: How a roll of film is processed 1:28 In the lab at Toronto's Downtown Camera, the staff is busy fulfilling developing and scanning jobs for photographers who are shooting on film. Here's a peek at how they processed a roll of Portra 800 120mm for The Globe's story on the expansion of the store to meet the growth of film usage.

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Carrick Talks Money: How to ensure your money lasts through retirement 1:46 Personal finance columnist Rob Carrick talks to author Fred Vettese about the best practices to stretch your retirement savings.

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Ultra human-like robots are at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence 0:35 Watch Vancouver-based Sanctuary A.I.'s trailer for their new humanoid robots currently in development.

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ROB Magazine See how Hilroy’s iconic paper products are made 1:58 Hilroy notebooks and exercise books have been a staple in Canadian classrooms for decades. Take a look inside production at the Hilroy plant in Mississauga

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Carrick Talks Money: How can you support gender diversity in your investment portfolio? 1:25 Personal finance columnist Rob Carrick talks to Leslie-Anne Scorgie, personal finance author and founder of MeVest, about how to best support gender diversity in your investment portfolio.

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Carrick Talks Money: What happens when I complain about my adviser? 2:14 Columnist Rob Carrick talks to Ellen Bessner, lawyer and author of 'Advisor at Risk', about what happens after a complaint is filed against a financial adviser.

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International Business

Jury clears Johnson & Johnson of liability in California talc cancer case

Apparel maker Levi Strauss planning to go public: report

Macy’s boosts earnings forecast ahead of holiday season

Small Business

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Fintech startup that bases loans on artificial intelligence assessment helping many small businesses

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Business School Research How a new leader’s past experience can hinder team success

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