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Further evidence emerged Tuesday to show that the British economy is recovering strongly, with the number of people on payroll increasing as coronavirus lockdown measures are eased.
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U.K. job market improving as lockdown measures are eased

Walmart raised its annual earnings forecast on Tuesday after delivering better-than-expected results in the first quarter that showed shoppers, flush with U.S. stimulus payments, splurged on clothing, as well as lawn and garden items.
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Walmart sales still strong as pandemic eases, stimulus helps

Will a pandemic move outside urban centres still make sense in the long run? Chief financial commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid ponders the question that more and more families are asking, in her new column on CTVNews.ca.
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Pattie Lovett-Reid: Will a pandemic move outside urban centres still make sense in the long run?

The loonie rose to top 83 cents US in early trading, while Canada’s main stock index edged higher, helped by gains in the energy and base metal sectors.
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Loonie tops 83 cents US in early trading, S&P/TSX composite edges higher

Intercity transit providers say they’re looking at opportunities for expansion in the wake of Greyhound Canada’s decision to cease operations last week.
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Transit providers say Greyhound’s pullout could present expansion opportunities

U.S. regulators are continuing to pursue large penalties against a few airline passengers accused of disrupting flights.
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U.S. officials seek big fines against more airline passengers

AT&T and Discovery will merge their media operations in a US$43 billion deal that will create a new company overseeing CNN, HBO, TNT and TBS, along with Discovery’s Food Network, HGTV and others.
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AT&T will merge WarnerMedia operations with rival Discovery

Working more than 55 hours a week increases the risk of death from heart disease and strokes, according to a United Nations study out Monday.
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Long working hours are killing people and pandemic could make it worse: UN

The Hong Kong stock exchange halted trading of Next Digital shares Monday at the media company’s request after authorities froze assets belonging to its founder, Jimmy Lai, who has been a high-profile voice in the the territory’s pro-democracy movement.
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Next Digital trading halted after Jimmy Lai’s assets frozen

Bitcoin rallied from a three-month low on Monday in a volatile session that saw investors initially selling and then buying cryptocurrencies in the wake of Tesla boss Elon Musk-s tweets about the carmaker’s bitcoin holdings.
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Bitcoin hits 3-month low and then rallies on Musk tweets