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Trade

‘We’re afraid...we might get arrested’: Canadian executives deal with the shock of a rupture with China

Canada has spent 25 years trying to forge closer, more lucrative business ties with the Middle Kingdom. Now that the relationship between countries has fractured, it’s time for an honest reassessment of that strategy

Canada’s new ambassador a self-described ‘bull on China'

The business establishment is celebrating Barton’s nomination, but as the Huawei affair continues, some wonder whether his former firm’s ties to China and past support for Xinping will affect his ability to represent Canadian interests

China cancels visits to U.S. farms, casting doubts on potential trade deal

Trump said the United States was taking in billions of dollars from tariffs imposed on Chinese products, adding that the total would soon reach US$100-billion

Resources

Chinese mining company Jiangxi targeting First Quantum for potential takeover bid, sources say

First Quantum, whose share price jumped a total of 20 per cent on Thursday and Friday, owns two mines in Zambia, and has properties in Europe, Australia and Panama

Technology

WeWork’s dud IPO burns big-name investors, not the little guys, and isn’t that nice for a change?

The private investors who put the frothy, tech-like valuation on the business forget that WeWork is not a tech company, in spite of its fancy app, and just might not be worth almost as much as General Motors

Eric Reguly

Airbnb plans public listing in 2020

Earlier this week, Airbnb said that it took in more than $1-billion in revenue for the second quarter of 2019

WeWork delays IPO after frosty investor response

The U.S. office-sharing startup was getting ready to launch an investor road show for its IPO this week before making a last-minute decision to stand down

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Featured

Financial Facelift

Can Eileen survive financially in her new home after she retires without a pension plan?

Lessons from more than five years of battling the taxman

Tim Cestnick September 19 Updated

Tim Cestnick

Morning Business Briefing

Why a major foreign bank thinks the Canadian dollar is still ‘the pick for us'

Michael Babad September 20

Michael Babad

Creative theft, poor payouts from streaming services chipping away at artistic middle class

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Lexpert: Competition at the Bureau and in the Economy

Starlight eyes Toronto wealth manager Barometer

Lexpert: Reviewing the terms of engagement to avoid legal conflict

Lexpert roundup: Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec renews its €7-billion MTN program; Interfor Corporation reaches financial close on a $350-million financing

Sun Life Financial appoints Léo Grépin as new head of Asian business

Executive Survival Guide: International Edition

Whether you’re a seasoned leader or fresh out of undergrad, find the best executive education program for you and get valuable business etiquette tips

Developer, media mogul, retailer and philanthropist Thomas Fung on starting from the very bottom

The founder and CEO of Vancouver-based Fairchild Group slept under a stairwell as a kid and learned that being fair with partners, customers and family was a recipe for success

An economy’s success has little to do with its political leader

Politicians act as if they have a set of levers to steer the economy as they see fit. But in reality, government policies—good or bad—have a lot less impact on the economy than we think

How my great-grandfather’s Dofasco steel empire rose and fell, and his descendants with it

Zander Sherman’s great grandfather co-founded Dofasco, the company that built steeltown. He and his brother lived in a fairytale house, with everything money could buy. Then their house burned down, and so did everything else

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Why does patriarchy persist in the workplace?

Harvey Schachter September 21

Harvey Schachter

Chinese mining company Jiangxi targeting First Quantum for potential takeover bid, sources say

‘We’re afraid...we might get arrested’: Canadian executives deal with the shock of a rupture with China

September 20 Updated

Streetwise Newsletter

Streetwise newsletter: Best reads of the week

September 20 Updated

Canada’s new ambassador a self-described ‘bull on China'

September 20 Updated

After the Theranos failure, here’s how you look for clues to spot overhyped startups

Shafin Tejani September 20

Parents host fundraising event at Toronto’s Silver Creek Preschool

Creative theft, poor payouts from streaming services chipping away at artistic middle class

Video

Light work: How a roll of film is processed

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.

Canada in 25 Years: Bob Dhillon on scaling Canadian business

Video: Learn to shake hands like a real leader

Globe Careers talked with Louise Fox of The Etiquette Ladies to find out how to make a great impression with your handshake

'We choose to go to the moon,’ remembering JFK’s bold call to action

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared, "We choose to go to the moon." Just seven years later, the first steps were taken on the lunar surface by Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

Video: Drawing Conclusions: How much does it cost to break a mortgage?

Personal finance expert Preet Banerjee explains the two formulas you need to know: Three Months' Interest and Interest Rate Differential (IRD)

OxyContin maker files for bankruptcy

Purdue Pharma, the company behind OxyContin, filed for bankruptcy protection Sunday night (Sept. 15), amid more than 2,600 lawsuits alleging the company helped fuel the deadly U.S. opioid epidemic.

Norway's last coal miners fear for their future

Miners in Norway's last fully operational coal mine fear for their survival as the government tries to phase out fossil fuels.

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Investor Clinic

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The DB pension plan business model has failed – and everyone is paying the price

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Bianca Andreescu, Canada’s first Grand Slam singles champion, a ‘hot commodity’ in global sponsorship

Slack loss forecast bigger than expected; shares plunge

MAT chance: Hotel owners take a stand against Ontario’s new hotel tax

International Business

Walmart to stop sales of electronic cigarettes in its U.S. stores

Trump wants 'complete deal' with China on trade

California, 22 other states sue U.S. over Trump auto emissions rules

Report on Small Business Newsletter: U.S. withdrawal from postal treaty could impact Canadian e-commerce businesses

Small businesses surprised about delay of carbon-tax funded grants

U.S. withdrawal from postal treaty could have implications for Canadian e-commerce businesses

Be like Bianca: Deal with your unforced errors

How halting self-doubt in its tracks can help you achieve your goals

Instead of limiting screen time, encourage children’s love of reading

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