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Canadian National Railway confirms it reached a tentative agreement with the union representing nearly 3,300 employees working in “mechanical, clerical, and intermodal functions,” likely preventing potential job action.
Source: ctv business
CN Rail, Unifor reach tentative deal ahead of potential strike

China on Monday said it has launched an investigation into Nvidia Corp. over suspected violations of the country’s anti-monopoly law, in a move that will likely be seen as a retaliatory move against Washington’s recent chip curbs.
Source: ctv business
China launches anti-monopoly probe into Nvidia

The Salvation Army says holiday donations are down 50 per cent since the Canada Post strike began, amounting to a drop of roughly $9.3 million in seasonal giving compared to this time last year.
Source: ctv business
Salvation Army says holiday donations down 50 per cent since mail strike began

A bid by The Onion satirical news outlet to buy Alex Jones’ conspiracy theory platform Infowars is scheduled to return Monday to a Texas courtroom, where a judge will be deciding whether a bankruptcy auction was properly run as Jones alleges collusion and fraud.
Source: ctv business
The Onion’s bid to buy Infowars goes before judge as Alex Jones tries stopping sale

A bid by The Onion satirical news outlet to buy Alex Jones’ conspiracy theory platform Infowars returned Monday to a Texas courtroom.
Source: ctv business
Auctioneer defends The Onion’s bid for Infowars as Alex Jones tries stopping sale

Financial markets and forecasters are betting on another jumbo interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada this week, which would bring its key rate down to 3.25 per cent.
Source: ctv business
BoC expected to lower interest rates again, with odds leaning toward larger cut

The Canada Post strike involving more than 55,000 workers has hit 25 days.
Source: ctv business
The Canada Post strike involving more than 55,000 has hit 25 days

A majority of Canadians would be hesitant to buy U.S. goods in response to the proposed American tariff on products from Canada, according to a new survey.
Source: ctv business
Most Canadians would avoid buying U.S. products post-Trump tariff: Nanos survey

A negotiator for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says the latest offer from Canada Post to end the ongoing strike shows the carrier is moving in the “opposite direction.”
Source: ctv business
Canada Post strike: Union ‘extremely disappointed’ in latest offer, negotiator says

A longstanding lawsuit against Ticketmaster is nearing its end, with a judge expected to approve the more than $6 million dollar settlement before the end of the year.
Source: ctv business
Ticketmaster hidden fees settlement credits expected in 2025 following class-action lawsuit by Regina lawyer