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Europe's central bank backs big rate hike despite bank chaos

Europe's central bank backs big rate hike despite bank chaos

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank carried through with a large interest rate increase Thursday, brushing aside predictions it might dial back as U.S.
Nurses, paramedics reach pay deal to end England strikes

Nurses, paramedics reach pay deal to end England strikes

LONDON (AP) — Unions representing hundreds of thousands of nurses, ambulance crews and other health care workers in England reached a deal Thursday to resolve months of disruptive strikes for higher wages, though the pact didn't include doctors.
Japan, South Korea renew ties at Tokyo summit

Japan, South Korea renew ties at Tokyo summit

TOKYO (AP) — Japan and South Korea agreed to resume regular visits between their leaders and take steps to resolve a trade dispute during a highly anticipated summit Thursday, in what Japan's prime minister called a “big step” to rebuilding the two n
Alimentation Couche-Tard to buy 2,000 service stations from French oil firm for €3.1B

Alimentation Couche-Tard to buy 2,000 service stations from French oil firm for €3.1B

LAVAL, Que. — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has signed a €3.1 billion deal to acquire more than 2,000 service stations from French oil giant TotalEnergies SE.
Credit Suisse shares soar after central bank offers lifeline

Credit Suisse shares soar after central bank offers lifeline

GENEVA (AP) — Credit Suisse shares surged Thursday after the Swiss central bank agreed to loan the bank up to 50 billion francs ($54 billion) to bolster confidence in the country’s second-biggest lender following the collapse of two U.S. banks .
Some employer benefits cover egg freezing. Here's a breakdown of the costs

Some employer benefits cover egg freezing. Here's a breakdown of the costs

Fertility preservation, or the freezing of eggs or sperm, is being offered by some employers as part of an expanded suite of fertility and family planning benefits.
UK bans TikTok on government phones on security grounds

UK bans TikTok on government phones on security grounds

LONDON (AP) — British authorities said Thursday that they are banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from government mobile phones on security grounds, following similar moves by the U.S. and European Union .
Wholesale sales up 2.4% at $84.2B in January, led by food and equipment growth

Wholesale sales up 2.4% at $84.2B in January, led by food and equipment growth

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales rose 2.4 per cent to $84.2 billion in January, led by growth in both the machinery, equipment and supplies and food, beverage and tobacco subsectors.
US jobless aid claims fell last week as layoffs remain low

US jobless aid claims fell last week as layoffs remain low

Fewer Americans applied for jobless claims last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool the economy and tamp down inflation. Applications for jobless claims in the U.S.
Aimia reports $23.3M net loss in Q4 as it prepares to close Trufopes, Bozzetto deals

Aimia reports $23.3M net loss in Q4 as it prepares to close Trufopes, Bozzetto deals

TORONTO — Aimia Inc. reported a $23.3 million net loss in its most recent quarter, a period that preceded two manufacturing acquisitions. The Toronto-based holding company says its fourth quarter results compared with a net loss of $14.
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