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Today’s news: Trending business stories for Nov. 27, 2023

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Published Nov 27, 2023  •  Last updated 13 hours ago  •  9 minute read

Shoppers track down Black Friday deals at the Eaton Centre in Toronto.
Shoppers track down Black Friday deals at the Eaton Centre in Toronto. Photo by Chris Young/The Canadian Press files

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4:36 p.m.

Market close: TSX closes down moderately

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Today’s news: Trending business stories for September 29, 2023

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Published Sep 29, 2023  •  Last updated Sep 29, 2023  •  13 minute read

A Sunwing Airlines aircraft parked at Montreal Trudeau airport in Montreal.
A Sunwing Airlines aircraft parked at Montreal Trudeau airport in Montreal. Photo by Paul Chiasson/THE CANADIAN PRESS files

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4:37 p.m.

Market close: TSX down, U.S. stock

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Today’s news: Trending business stories for October 25, 2023

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Published Oct 25, 2023  •  Last updated Oct 26, 2023  •  18 minute read

Montreal will ban gas-powered systems such as residential gas-powered stoves in new construction starting next fall.
Montreal will ban gas-powered systems such as residential gas-powered stoves in new construction starting next fall. Photo by Steven Senne/AP files

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5:20 p.m.

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Today’s news: Trending business stories for September 22, 2023

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Published Sep 22, 2023  •  Last updated Sep 22, 2023  •  10 minute read

Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) picket in front of Stellantis headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, on Sept. 20, 2023. The union is expanding its strike against Stellantis and General Motors Co.
Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) picket in front of Stellantis headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, on Sept. 20, 2023. The union is expanding its strike against Stellantis and General Motors Co. Photo by MATTHEW HATCHER/AFP via Getty Images

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4:54 p.m.

Markets close out week in the red over ’higher for longer’ interest rate expectations

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Today’s news: Trending business stories for November 13, 2023

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Published Nov 13, 2023  •  Last updated Nov 13, 2023  •  10 minute read

A rental sign outside an apartment building in Edmonton.
A rental sign outside an apartment building in Edmonton. Photo by David Bloom/Postmedia

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5:10 p.m.

B.C. housing minister tells people not to help ‘desperate scammers’ with Airbnb fraud

The government last month introduced legislation to limit short-term rentals in many cities in B.C.
The government last month introduced legislation to limit short-term rentals in many cities in B.C. Photo by Jason Payne/PNG files

British Columbia’s minister of housing is warning people not to take part in short-term rental scams as the province moves to limit the hotel alternatives to increase housing stock.

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The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 11.21.23

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Arts & Letters launched a new brand platform and integrated marketing campaign for online home furnishings retailer Bed Bath & Beyond. The “Beyond” platform includes a new website, and the campaign, called “An Icon Returns,” includes a 60-second TV spot and print, digital and out-of-home ads. The campaign launched Nov. 1 and targeted New York City with billboards in Times Square, city bus wraps, taxi toppers and media at Penn Station.

Ghost Tequila – “Fleeting Heat” (:30) from Alice Blue on Vimeo.

Alice Blue worked with Charleston, South Carolina-based agency Levelwing on a Halloween-themed spot for Ghost Tequila.

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Adam Ewing took photos for Work Labs’ brand relaunch for furniture maker Worthen.

Brand Federation enlisted Work Labs for a brand relaunch for Worthen, a locally based furniture maker. Work included a wordmark logo and an anthem video showing the steps involved in making a custom iron and brass bed frame. Local filmmaker John Irwin served as director, cameraman an editor, and photographer Adam Ewing provided images.

The Martin Agency released a 30-second spot for smokeless fire pits maker Solo Stove. The ad features Snoop Dogg as a “smokesman” for the brand and was teased with a social media post in which the rapper said he’d decided to “give up smoke,” Muse by Clio reports.

Red Orange Studio completed a series of beer can label designs for Wasserhund Brewing Co. The limited-edition label designs include keepsake removable stickers and feature names and characters inspired by popular movies. Each label for “The Hop Experiment” IPA series showcases brewmaster and chemist Aaron Holley’s four-legged sidekick Hertz as a mad scientist.

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Today’s news: Trending business stories for November 15, 2023

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Published Nov 15, 2023  •  Last updated 6 days ago  •  13 minute read

Homes in the Lasalle borough of Montreal, Que.
Homes in the Lasalle borough of Montreal, Que. Photo by John Mahoney/MONTREAL GAZETTE files

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5:17 p.m.

Here are Wednesday’s top 3 performers on the TSX

Tilray Brands Inc. had a strong run-up in August through to September on hopes the United States would loosen restrictions on cannabis.
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Today’s news: Trending business stories for November 16, 2023

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Published Nov 16, 2023  •  Last updated 4 days ago  •  11 minute read

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe during a press conference in Regina.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe during a press conference in Regina. Photo by Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press files

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5:01 p.m.

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Today’s news: Trending business stories for November 14, 2023

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Published Nov 14, 2023  •  Last updated 5 days ago  •  14 minute read

Manulife's offices in Toronto. The company is cutting jobs in its wealth and asset management unit, including in Canada.
Manulife’s offices in Toronto. The company is cutting jobs in its wealth and asset management unit, including in Canada. Photo by Cole Burston/The Canadian Press

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5:09 p.m.

Here are Tuesday’s top 3 performers on the TSX

B.C.-based Ballard Power Systems Inc. supplies hydrogen fuel cell technology and batteries used for back up power, material handling and for major transportation companies around the globe.
B.C.-based Ballard Power Systems Inc. supplies hydrogen fuel cell technology and batteries used for back up power, material handling and for major transportation companies around the globe. Photo by James MACDONALD/BLOOMBERG files

Ballard Power Systems Inc. ($4.98, 10.42 per cent)
Investors pushed up the shares of interest-rate sensitive stocks such as fuel-cell maker Ballard and solar equipment companies Tuesday after U.S. data showed inflation cooling, increasing expectations that the United States Federal Reserve is done hiking rates for this cycle. Analysts have four buys, 16 holds and four sells on the stock and a 12-month price target of $6.74, according to Bloomberg.

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Today’s news: Trending business stories for November 17, 2023

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Published Nov 17, 2023  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  14 minute read

Open AI Inc.'s former chief executive Sam Altman during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in San Francisco.
Open AI Inc.’s former chief executive Sam Altman during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in San Francisco. Photo by Eric Risberg/AP files

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5:16 p.m.

Here are the top 3 performers on the TSX this week

A worker controls a hopper full of cedar lumber at Interfor Corp.'s Hammond Cedar Mill in Maple Ridge, B.C.
A worker controls a hopper full of cedar lumber at Interfor Corp.’s Hammond Cedar Mill in Maple Ridge, B.C. Photo by Chuck Stoody/The Canadian Press files

Fotuna Silver Mines Inc. ($16.80, 17.96 per cent)
Shares of Fortuna have continued to rise ever since the Vancouver-based miner reported sales Nov. 8 that beat earnings estimates. On Friday, BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage of the stock with an outperform recommendation based on strong cash flows. Analysts have two buys, three holds and no sells on the stock and a 12-month price target of $5.77, according to Bloomberg.

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