| Navy supply ships to be replaced The federal government's $2.6-billion plan to purchase at least two new joint support ships to replace the navy's aging supply vessels is "back on track and moving ahead," Defence Minister Peter MacKay says. cbc.ca |
Jetstar appoints chief amid expansion JETSTAR appoints a chief executive of its Australia and New Zealand operations reflecting the Qantas subsidiary's rapid expansion. news.com.au |
TSX closes up almost 2% The Toronto Stock Exchange closed sharply higher Friday as North American markets made gains after U.S. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke delivered reassuring words on the economy. cbc.ca |
Loonie to hit parity by year-end: UBS The Canadian dollar will retest parity with the U.S. dollar within three months and continue rising after that, a new forecast from UBS says. cbc.ca |
Shares end lower from profit-taking THE Australian share market closed lower on Friday on profit-taking following Thursday's rally. news.com.au |