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OSC unveils charter for office to promote innovation and reduce regulatory burden

Financial Post | Barbara Shecter | Oct 29, 2020 A charter unveiled Thursday by a newly created branch of the Ontario Securities Commission lays the groundwork for new forms of capital raising, more avenues for innovators and a reduced regulatory burden. The document guiding the OSC’s new Office of Economic Growth and Innovation branch is in


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Activist tries to shore up support for CEO attempting to turn around troubled coal company

Contura is large scale provider of metallurgical ("met") and thermal coal.

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Here's how a Biden or Trump presidency would affect your personal finances

President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have agendas that differ drastically in terms of how they would affect Americans' wallets.

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Genetic testing can access your risk of getting cancer. Here are the costs involved

Screenings and preventive surgeries can help reduce your risk of developing cancer if you have a so-called "cancer gene." The costs vary widely.

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Wondering what to do with your investments if Trump or Biden wins? Try nothing, experts say

Tuesday's election will have profound impacts on the world. But it's harder to tell how it will hit your 401(k) plan, so you're better off not doing much.

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'I lost everything': In hurricane-ravaged Louisiana, people struggle to rebuild

Louisiana has been devastated by this season's hurricanes and residents feel overwhelmed as they try to restore their homes and businesses.

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6 ways small businesses can boost holiday sales in 2020 amid the pandemic

Many consumers will do most of their shopping with local retailers. Small businesses need a digital plan to stay close to customers amid coronavirus pandemic.

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Genetic testing can assess your risk of getting cancer. Here are the costs involved

Screenings and preventive surgeries can help reduce your risk of developing cancer if you have a so-called "cancer gene." The costs vary widely.

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Chevron revenue plummets more than 30% in the third quarter as Covid slams demand

Chevron's aggressive cost-cutting measures helped boost results as the pandemic hammers the oil giant.

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Exxon reports third straight quarter of losses with revenue down nearly 30%

Exxon's revenue fell nearly 30% during the third quarter as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hammer the oil giant.

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Here’s the maximum you can save in your 401(k) plan in 2021

It's prime time to develop a strategy and ramp up next year's retirement savings. Here are the contribution limits for your 401(k) and IRA accounts.

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How Main Street in battleground states can swing the presidential election

Small business represents a large voting block in swing states that could determine the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

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Meet the financial advisor ranked No. 1 two years in a row by CNBC

For two years in a row, Salem Investment Counselors has come in No. 1 on CNBC's list of the top 100 financial advisors. CNBC spoke with the firm's president.

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Investing mistakes can upend your savings. Here are some big ones to avoid

Regardless of whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, you may be prone to making mistakes that can derail your goals.

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Colleges are slashing tuition to entice students back

The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on college enrollment. Now some schools are discounting tuition as much as 100% to lure students back.

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