West 49 faces possible 2nd bid
Burlington, Ont.-based West 49 Inc. says it might have another takeover offer to rival the bid from Australian clothing retailer Billabong International. cbc.ca |
U.A.E.'s BlackBerry blocking to include visitors
The telecom regulator in the United Arab Emirates says its looming ban on BlackBerry email, messaging and web browsing services will extend to foreign visitors. cbc.ca |
Dollar weighed down by market weakness
THE dollar was lower today, weighed down by stockmarket weakness and a stronger US dollar. news.com.au |
Potash Corp. bid from China not certain: expert
It's far from certain that the Chinese will bid against BHP Billiton to buy Saskatchewan's Potash Corp., says Wenran Jiang, a professor with the University of Alberta's China Institute. cbc.ca |
US stocks dip
US stocks are sliding in the opening moments of trading as investors take a cautious tone before the Federal Reserve releases details from its September meeting. news.com.au |