48 minutes ago DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending yearslong pursuit

DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company. The deal was reliant on Dish bond holders agreeing to trade in the debt they held for debt in the new company, a swap that would have cost them about $1.6 billion, collectively. The […]

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58 minutes ago Alberta pitches new rules for auto insurance, including rate hikes, no

The hikes help insurers pay rising legal costs and payouts along with covering off the impacts of natural disasters

Economics

60 minutes ago Abaxx Announces Closing of C$2.1 Million First Tranche of Strategic Financing

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abaxx Technologies Inc. (CBOE CA:ABXX) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd., the owner of Abaxx Commodity Exchange and Clearinghouse (individually, “Abaxx […]

Economics

65 minutes ago BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions wins 2024 Edison Patent Award

ISELIN, N.J., Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A team of BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) and Heesung Catalysts Corporation (HCC) scientists was recently awarded a 2024 Edison Patent Award by the Research & Development Council of New Jersey for an innovative Three-Way Conversion Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Trap technology for fuel-cut NOx control […]

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65 minutes ago Spirit Blockchain Acquires Dogecoin Portfolio Holding Corp., Paving the Way for Expanded Ecosystem Utility as the first public proxy and for Future Adoption

Please click to view image   Vancouver, BC, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (CSE: SPIR), (“Spirit”), a leader in digital finance and blockchain innovation, is pleased to announce the closing of the acquisition of Dogecoin Portfolio Holding Corp marking a pivotal milestone in our mission to lead the transformation from […]

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70 minutes ago Xos, Inc. Powers Crown Linen Service, Inc.’s Energy Initiatives with Battery

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xos, Inc. (NASDAQ: XOS), a leader in the electrification of fleets, is excited to announce a purchase order from Crown Linen Service, Inc., a leading provider of linen and uniform rental services. Crown Linen has ordered two fully electric 22′ stepvans, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and […]

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71 minutes ago L&G Achieves Record Year in US PRT Business and Completes Largest Canadian Deal to Date

Legal & General has completed $2.2 billion of US PRT business in the year to date, representing its largest year ever, and CAD $0.7 billion in Canada, including its largest Canadian deal at CAD $0.5 billion. Legal & General continues to grow its international footprint and has now written more than $12 billion in the […]

Economics

97 minutes ago Canada Post reports $315M Q3 loss before tax compared with $290M year earlier

OTTAWA — Canada Post says it lost $315 million before tax in the third quarter compared with a loss before tax of $290 million a year earlier. The corporation says revenue growth in its direct marketing did not make up for a drop in its parcels results. The financial results come as Canada Post deals […]

Economics

1 hour ago Taylor Swift is coming to Vancouver: Here's a guide for Swifties in the city

Local businesses are stepping up to meet expected demands with pre- and after-parties, and a lot of opportunities to make friendship bracelets.

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1 hour ago Manitoba's James Ehnes says Brahms' concerto 'one of the reasons I play violin'

James Ehnes was 16 when he first publicly performed Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto. It was with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. This sounds extremely impressive … and it is. But it’s important to note that Ehnes, a former child prodigy, had been playing violin for more than a decade by that point. Nevertheless, that performance was […]

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