Falling gasoline prices kept the value of Canadian retail sales unchanged in March from February, but analysts said a sharp rise in volumes signals the economy was more robust than expected... David Ljunggren, Reuters Posted on 5-22-2013 at 8:55 AM
Ireland called on Wednesday for an international clampdown on multinationals shifting profits around the world to avoid tax, after criticism that Irish loopholes helped technology giant... Carmel Crimmins and Conor Humphries, Reuters Posted on 5-22-2013 at 8:49 AM
Credit rating firms say they could further downgrade the ratings of highly indebted euro zone countries, putting their bonds at risk of being pitched out of global indexes and reversing a... Reuters Posted on 5-22-2013 at 8:44 AM
Staples Inc. reported a slightly lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, hurt by a stronger dollar and weak sales in Europe and Australia. Dhanya Skariachan, Reuters Posted on 5-22-2013 at 8:18 AM
Department store chain Sears Canada Inc. posted a loss in the first quarter compared with a profit last year, and named E.J. Bird as chief financial officer. Bhaswati Mukhopadhyay, Reuters Posted on 5-22-2013 at 8:14 AM
Lowe's Cos Inc reported a weaker-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, hurt by colder-than-usual weather at the start of the spring selling season and strong competition from larger... Dhanya Skariachan, Reuters Posted on 5-22-2013 at 8:11 AM
Target Corp cut its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday while turning in a weak first quarter with disappointing sales, as a chilly start to spring kept shoppers from buying seasonal... Jessica Wohl , Reuters Posted on 5-22-2013 at 8:07 AM
Undeterred by record-high housing prices and bolstered by low borrowing costs, nearly half of Canadian homeowners plan to buy a property in the next five years, although intentions vary... Roma Luciw, The Globe and Mail Posted on 5-22-2013 at 7:25 AM