Dow Chemical ups dividend and plans $5 billion share buyback
Dow Chemical Co., the world’s second-largest chemical manufacturer, raised its dividend and announced a planned $5 billion share buyback, which more than doubles its...
Canadian home prices rose 0.2 percent in October, driven by Vancouver
Much of Canada’s 0.2% increase in resale home prices in October compared to September was driven by a 1.2% jump in Vancouver. Without including...
UK pay growth beats inflation for first time in five years
UK average pay growth (excl. bonuses) at 1.3% in September beat inflation at 1.2%, according to data published on Wednesday by the Office for...
Rona posts 28.4 percent net profit increase, plans expansion
Rona Inc., the home improvements retailer, posted a third quarter net profit increase of 28.4% on Tuesday. After seeing its first rise in same-store...
Ontario exports rebound thanks to strong US economy
Ontario exports are set to grow by 7% in 2014 and 5% in 2015 thanks to a strong US economy, says a new report...
SSE warns of flat profits and loses 100,000 more customers
Perth-based energy giant SSE plc warned that its profits for this year will be disappointing and blamed the warm weather plus fierce competition. During...
Sainsbury’s joins price war in fight for survival
Sainsbury’s posted a pre-tax loss of £290 million for the quarter ending September 27th, while at the same time announcing a £150 million additional...
Fossil Group Inc. Q3 revenue and profit beat estimates, share soars
Fossil Group Inc., the fashion accessories retailer, posted impressive sales and profit for the third quarter, well ahead of expectations, as demand is strong...
Yahoo acquiring digital ad company BrightRoll for $640 million
Yahoo is acquiring the digital ad company BrightRoll for $640 million in an attempt to try and boost the company’s revenue after years of...
Best Buy and Target release their deals planned for Black Friday
Retailers have already started releasing their planned deals for Black Friday, despite it being a couple of weeks away. Best Buy and Target have...