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Canadian bank executives say an economic rebound is on its way after months of governments and financial institutions working to offset turmoil with loans, deferrals, interest rate cuts and subsidies. http://ow.ly/E8zK102u54S

Having made a string of strategic decisions that helped the company weather the pandemic, Airbnb was able to turn its losses into a $219.3 million profit in the third quarter. http://ow.ly/ClnX102tXAY

Business groups urged Canada’s premiers to be more coherent and transparent in their response to the coronavirus as provinces lay down a patchwork of new restrictions to stem a second wave of infections. http://ow.ly/KVtC102ssDR

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Parents often keep paying for a lot of their adult children's bills. But whereand howshould they draw the line? http://ow.ly/LRBC102mQXD

It's the $1 million question for those nearing retirement. How much can you spend each year without running out of money? The answer most commonly cited is 4%. http://ow.ly/fRyR102mJgn

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Peloton Interactive Inc. is expanding its lineup and cutting the price of its core exercise bike by 16% this week, moves aimed at taking a bigger chunk of a shifting fitness market and addressing complaints about sticker shock. http://ow.ly/FbHM102mxKc

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Apple is only the second company in the world ever to reach a market cap of $2 trillion after the Saudi Arabian oil and gas giant Saudi Aramco had made the first ascent to similar heights in December 2019. http://ow.ly/9BR6102mnPU

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The back-to-school shopping list is a bit more complicated this year, especially for parents who need to re-create a classroom at home. http://ow.ly/t3pD102lYzz

President of Alexis Investment Partners breaks down how he's adjusting his portfolio amid the rally. http://ow.ly/1su3102lW0u

The Covid-19 pandemic has pummeled the commercial real estate industry. As rents and property values plunge and delinquencies rise, the sector faces a reckoning, especially in New York and other urban centers. http://ow.ly/vGr0102lTgH

I think that human interaction is exceptionally important." No water fountains, no lockers: Heres how Baldwin High School in Long Island, New York, is preparing to reopen with new Covid-19 safety measures. http://ow.ly/nbSE102lQK1

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It has been all over the investing news for months: The value premium is dead. Value stocks, the pundits say, are no longer outperforming growth stocks. Is it true for Canadian stocks? http://ow.ly/dIFV102lDrv

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Morgan Stanley strategists and economists correctly forecast the sustainability of the post-March market rallies, and if their next prediction is right, it means wholesale changes in market leadership that favour Canadian stocks. http://ow.ly/5dju102ln4g

The S&P 500 hit a record high yesterday, officially ending the shortest bear market in history. But how and why is the stock market setting records? http://ow.ly/cSEM102lfSY

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Americas confrontation with China is escalating dangerously. In the past week the White House has announced what may amount to an imminent ban on TikTok and WeChat, imposed sanctions on Hong Kongs leaders and sent a cabinet member to Taiwan. http://ow.ly/ggxZ102l6oQ

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A behavioral economist answers questions on offering premiums for donations, wearing masks and practicing what he preaches. http://ow.ly/EAt9102kSna

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The gig economy has changed work in America in a big way over the past several years and there's one group that could majorly benefit from this rise in flexible work: retirees. http://ow.ly/vMIv102kNKn

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