CHERRY HILL, N.J. — A public employee pension crisis for state governments has deepened to a record level even after nearly nine years of economic recovery for the nation, according to a study released Thursday, leaving many states especially vulnerable if the economy hits a downturn. The massive unfunded pension liabilities are becoming a real […]
Dreaming of a spring getaway with white-sand beaches and a cool drink in your hand? A search for airline tickets can bring your dream down to earth, if the steep fares charged by many airlines outstrip your savings. What if you could book your trip today and pay for it later — without maxing out […]
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TORONTO — TMX Group Ltd. has sold its minority stake in its fixed income index business to FTSE International Ltd., which will now assume complete ownership of FTSE TMX Global Debt Capital Markets Ltd. Financial terms of the sale of the Canadian stock exchange operator’s 24.2 per cent stake were not disclosed. FTSE International, a […]
PARIS — The Latest on France’s train, plane and labour strikes (all times local): 3:10 p.m. French President Emmanuel Macron insists he will push ahead with railway labour reforms and other divisive plans, despite crippling strikes and fears that he is dismantling France’s hard-won worker protections. Macron went on national television TF1 Thursday to defend […]
Millennial Esports Corp. (TSX.V: GAME) is one of this year’s Venture 50 companies — they are a vertically integrated company engaging the market as a leader in eSports content for consumers and brands alike. Millennial Esports provides turnkey global solutions that cover gaming technology and studios, event management, research and analytics, content production, and broadcasting. […]
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TORONTO — Second Cup wants to convert some of its coffee shops into cannabis dispensaries. The Canadian retailer says it signed a strategic alliance with marijuana clinic operator National Access Cannabis to develop and operate a network of recreational pot stores. The companies say the NAC-branded stores will initially be located across Western Canada, expanding […]