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January 8, 2019
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Amazon emerges as most valuable U.S. firm amid market turmoil

Amazon takes the lead for the first time but remains below its peak. In September 2018 the company's stock value stood above US$1 trillion


Trump to take case for border wall to prime time audience

Trump's first Oval Office speech will be followed by a Thursday visit to the southern border to highlight his demand for a barrier


No word on progress after 2nd day of China U.S. trade talks

Chinese officials have suggested Beijing might alter its industrial plans but have refused pressure for more sweeping change by offering concessions


Analysis: With Trump in waiting, Kim courts China’s support

Kim Jong Un's statement about how he might have to choose a "new way'' to guarantee the North's sovereignty garners the attention of analysts
 
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Use your money wisely: Part 2

This is Part 2 of a two-part series featuring the most common and most interesting leasing/financing questions » read more
 

Henkel’s new hybrid adhesives offer limitless bonding possibilities

Industry breakthrough products tough enough to haul a freight train » read more
 
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Who got funding in December

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Who got Funding in December (Cleantech)

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With a new NAFTA on paper, let’s take a second to recognize Ontario’s manufacturers

While governments should not pick winners and losers in business, encouraging the strengths of a core industry is part of managing a strong economy » read more

Breaking out of the Canadian bubble: why exporting is a critical strategy

Opportunities for rapid growth are plentiful for Canadian businesses, but most of them lie beyond our shores » read more

Tariffs: What they mean for your pricing strategy

While there is great uncertainty at this stage as to what, how large, and where tariffs will be imposed, one thing is certain: price adjustments will likely result » read more
 
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Giving up gas: China’s Shenzhen switches to electric taxis

Shenzhen's 20,000-plus electric taxis will reduce carbon emissions by about 850,000 tons a year, the city's transport committee said » read more

5 things to know about U.S.-Chinese trade negotiations

Five things to know about the biggest trade conflict to date between the world's two biggest economies » read more
 
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Electric car sales soaring but Canada still far off goal set in 2009

Few of the 2009 Electric Vehicle Technology Road Map for Canada recommendations were followed. » read more

Home items are getting smarter and creepier, like it or not

Having a smart kitchen, laundry room or bathroom might seem attractive, but there are serious privacy implications at stake. » read more

Canada may want to consider its own space force: military expert

...but Canada should first develop a centre of excellence on space knowledge. » read more