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Netflix cuts prices in some markets to lure more subscribers

Netflix cuts prices in some markets to lure more subscribers

Netflix is cutting its prices in several of its smaller markets in the latest twist on the video streaming service’s efforts to keep its recently revived subscriber growth rolling amid stiffer competition and inflation pressures that are pushing more
Indigo employees' data breached in ransomware attack

Indigo employees' data breached in ransomware attack

A ransomware attack compromised the data of current and former employees at Canada's biggest bookstore chain, Indigo Books & Music Inc. says. In a statement on its website, Indigo said the breach on Feb.
CIBC sees Q1 trading revenue jump while earnings hit by lawsuit settlement

CIBC sees Q1 trading revenue jump while earnings hit by lawsuit settlement

TORONTO — Market volatility helped lead to a surge in trading activity for CIBC that boosted first quarter revenue, while a lawsuit settlement pushed earnings down.
Inquiry issues damning report into Dutch gas drilling

Inquiry issues damning report into Dutch gas drilling

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch parliamentary inquiry released a damning report Friday into the government's handling of lucrative natural gas extraction that caused a string of earthquakes in the northern province of Groningen, saying that aut
Ukraine war shook up markets, but much stays the same for Canadian oil and gas

Ukraine war shook up markets, but much stays the same for Canadian oil and gas

CALGARY — When Russian tanks and troops rolled into Ukraine one year ago, it was no shock that crude prices spiked above US$100 per barrel for the first time since 2014.
Hootsuite to ditch free plan, begin charging users for social media tool

Hootsuite to ditch free plan, begin charging users for social media tool

VANCOUVER — Hootsuite says it will eliminate the free tier of its social media management tool next month.
Ottawa posts $5.5-billion deficit for April to December

Ottawa posts $5.5-billion deficit for April to December

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a $5.5-billion deficit during the first nine months of its 2022-23 fiscal year. In its monthly fiscal monitor, the Finance Department says the result compared with a deficit of $70.
TD Bank receives all required regulatory approvals for Cowen deal

TD Bank receives all required regulatory approvals for Cowen deal

TORONTO — TD Bank Group says it has received all of the regulatory approvals required under its deal to buy U.S. investment bank Cowen Inc. The bank expects to close the acquisition on March 1, subject to other customary closing conditions.
US announces sweeping new Russia sanctions 1 year into war

US announces sweeping new Russia sanctions 1 year into war

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. announced a new round of sanctions on Russian firms, banks, manufacturers and people Friday, aiming them at entities that helped Russia evade sanctions earlier in the year-old war against Ukraine .
Key US inflation measure surges at fastest rate since June

Key US inflation measure surges at fastest rate since June

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose last month at its fastest pace since June, an alarming sign that price pressures remain entrenched in the U.S.