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Canada’s postal workers could walk off the job or the company could lock them out as soon as 12:01 a.m. ET Friday if the union and the company don’t reach an agreement. Here are tips for shoppers and businesses.
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What consumers need to know if Canada Post workers strike ahead of a busy holiday season

U.S. stocks are drifting Tuesday as some momentum comes out of the torrid ‘Trump trade’ that swept Wall Street following Donald Trump’s presidential victory.
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts as the Trump trade cools

Shopify Inc. reported US$828 million in net income for its third quarter, up from US$718 million in the same quarter last year, as its revenue rose 26 per cent.
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Shopify reports Q3 net income up from year ago as revenue climbed 26 per cent

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says the federal government currently has no plans to intervene in negotiations after the union representing Canada Post workers issued a 72-hour strike notice.
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Labour minister pushes for ‘deal at the table’ after Canada Post union issues strike notice

Genetic testing firm 23andMe said on Monday it is reducing about 40 per cent, or 200 employees, from its workforce and discontinuing all its therapies.
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23andMe cuts 40 per cent of its workforce, discontinues all therapy programs

As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump’s victory last week, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high.
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Bitcoin has topped US,000 for a new record high. What to know about crypto’s post-election rally

Business groups are raising concerns about the broad effects of another round of labour disruptions in the transport sector as Canada faces shutdowns at its two biggest ports.
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Twin port shutdowns risk more damage to Canadian economy: business groups

Toy giant Mattel says it ‘deeply’ regrets an error on the packaging of its ‘Wicked’ movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly links toy buyers to a pornographic website.
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Mattel says it ‘deeply’ regrets misprint on ‘Wicked’ dolls packaging that links to porn site

Most U.S. stocks are rising Monday and adding to the gains made during their best week of the year.
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Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rolls higher as bitcoin bounces above ,000

In his column for CTVNews.ca, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew offers a step-by-step guide on how to make the shift from renting to becoming a homeowner, and what you can start doing today to help the process go smoother.
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How to transition from renting to owning a home in Canada