| VC fundraising hits nearly 7-year low in 2Q (AP) Venture capital funds raised $1.9 billion in the U.S. during the second quarter, the lowest amount entrusted to the entrepreneurial financiers in nearly seven years. finance.yahoo.com |
Shell Montreal refinery sale talks fail Shell Canada said it's going ahead with plans to convert its Montreal refinery into a distribution terminal after announcing Monday that negotiations with a potential buyer have fallen through. cbc.ca |
Shares open lower on US jitters SHARES have opened lower after Wall Street closed weaker on data which showed a record drop in housing sales. news.com.au |
Dollar up at noon on weaker US dollar DOLLAR slightly higher at noon due to US dollar weakness in the lead up to a lunchtime speech by the RBA Governor, Glenn Stevens. news.com.au |
Sask. First Nations mull PotashCorp injunction Saskatchewan First Nations are considering applying for a court injunction that could further complicate BHP Billiton's $38.5 billion bid for PotashCorp. cbc.ca |