SEC, Goldman reach fraud charges deal
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a settlement with Goldman Sachs over civil fraud charges that will, if approved, see the Wall Street investment bank pay a $550 million US fine. cbc.ca |
Skype to float in $109m public offer
SKYPE, the Internet phone service partly owned by online auction giant eBay, filed overnight for an initial public stock offering. news.com.au |
Ford Canada has best August in 20 years
Oakville, Ont.-based Ford Canada says its August auto sales rose eight per cent from the same month a year earlier, to 24,034 cars and light trucks. cbc.ca |
Wal-Mart's Massmart bid worth $4.25B
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, announces it is bidding $4.25 billion US for South African retailer Massmart Holdings Ltd. cbc.ca |
Canada finds $33M undeclared in Swiss banks
The Canada Revenue Agency has uncovered at least $33 million in undeclared income from Canadians feeling the heat over their offshore accounts with two Swiss banks. cbc.ca |