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In the light of the outbreak of Coronavirus and its consequences on the economy and financial market in France, the Autorité des marchés financiers has decided to ban the creation or increase of short net positions with immediate effect.
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March 26, 2020 10:20 AM
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The plan emerged during last-minute negotiations of a $2 trillion economic rescue package to address the coronavirus crisis
Wine and beer and cannabis are still sold in Quebec and Ontario but vapers are out of luck.
In Ontario, real estate agents, small hardware stores and bicycle repair shops can still operate, but not in Quebec.
Ottawa is bracing for an influx of four million applications under a new relief fund that will pay $2,000 a month to workers who have lost income because of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as the existing employment insurance program is struggling to cope with a recent surge of applications.
Drugmaker Mylan NV’s (MYL.O) merger with Pfizer Inc’s (PFE.N) off-patent branded drug unit, Upjohn, will now close in the second half of this year, the companies said on Thursday, blaming the coronavirus pandemic for the delay.
Ontario’s deficit for 2020-2021 is now projected to be $20.5 billion, up from an estimated $9.2 billion a year prior
The Bank of Canada has spent the past decade getting ready for a scenario like this one
This is the fifth consecutive year that we have conducted a global institutional investor survey and reported the findings and our observations. In this publication we focus on the ESG risks and opportunities that investors factor into their investment decisions with our report exploring these themes in greater detail.
Rich Williams will be replaced as CEO on an interim basis by company insider Aaron Cooper
After hesitating, most of continent accepts damage to economies rather than risk more deaths
Coronavirus pandemic puts end to decade of employment increases
Over the past several weeks, my colleagues at the SEC, other regulators, elected officials, market participants and others have asked my views on the functioning of our capital markets, and the importance of those markets, in the context of our fight against COVID-19
All over Canada, people are getting information, communicating with suppliers and customers, buying, selling and transferring funds through wires and wireless networks. Education is going online. Healthcare’s transition to virtual has accelerated, with consultations and follow-ups increasingly managed remotely.
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March 26, 2020 10:21 AM
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National Amusements reaches deal with lender Wells Fargo to restructure credit after ViacomCBS’s stock plunge
Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman turned a $27 million position into a $2.6 billion windfall as the coronavirus dragged stocks to multiyear lows and threatened deep economic recession.
Wine and beer and cannabis are still sold in Quebec and Ontario but vapers are out of luck. In Ontario, real estate agents, small hardware stores and bicycle repair shops can still operate, but not in Quebec.
EU antitrust regulators have opened a full investigation into Johnson & Johnson’s acquisition of Takeda Pharmaceutical’s surgical patch product TachoSil, concerned that the deal could lead to reduced choice and higher prices for customers.
Governments stepped up efforts on Thursday to help airlines hammered by a virus-induced travel slump, with the United States offering $58 billion in aid, Singapore promising to keep its carrier aloft, and Australia easing competition rules.
Industry, government and all stakeholders must work together to minimize damage to our energy systems
Coronavirus means many European Union countries will soon face major increases in their sovereign debt burdens, exacerbated by the sudden collapse of economic activity. What should the European Union do to address these debt problems?
There’s a lot of discussion these days about preparedness. Preparedness for the pandemic, preparedness for the recession, preparedness for the unknown and the unthinkable. And there’s a lot of discussion about blame as well. They should have seen it coming, they should have seen the signs, they should have had a plan.
Ren Zhengfei says company will likely meet new financial goals and boost R&D budget this year by $5.8 billion to more than $20 billion
How households, businesses, taxes and more are affected by the package
Chairman says the Fed’s job is to make sure businesses of all sizes have a bridge of support so the economy can recover faster
As boards navigate the COVID-19 crisis, they must also keep an eye on future growth and business success. What opportunities does this unique operating environment present, and how can a board position their M&A process to provide long-term value?
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