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Canada to suffer if U.S. defaults on its debt

Canada to suffer if U.S. defaults on its debt
U.S. President Barack Obama struck a positive note on Thursday as he strode into the White House briefing room to say progress was being made in talks with congressional leaders to raise the country’s debt ceiling.

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Shifting to stocks can boost retirement

Shifting to stocks can boost retirement
It’s not your grandfather’s retirement portfolio anymore. Conventional wisdom has been that as you near or enter retirement , you should shift most of your portfolio into safer, more conservative fixed-income investments. But for today’s retirees, conventional wisdom could backfire.

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Teen market clicks past e-tailers

Teen market clicks past e-tailers
Teens make up the most computer-savvy generation in U.S. history, and they’re also prodigious consumers. So why is this wired generation the least likely to buy online?

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Royal Bank of Canada launches BlueBay bond fund

Royal Bank of Canada launches BlueBay bond fund
TORONTO (Reuters) – Royal Bank of Canada’s asset management division launched on Monday a bond fund sub-advised by BlueBay Asset Management aimed at providing investors with income and exposure to emerging market growth.

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City Council approves purchase of new bucket truck for Public Works Dept.

City Council approves purchase of new bucket truck for Public Works Dept.
The Clarinda City Council proceeded with the purchase of an essential piece of equipment for the Public Works Department during its meeting Thursday, June 23, at the Clarinda Fire Station.

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China eyeing Treasury wines

China eyeing Treasury wines
Trasury Wine Estates has joined its former parent Foster’s as a potential takeover target with reports that the Chinese food conglomerate Bright Food Group is taking a close look at the winemaker.

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7-2 Business: in brief

7-2 Business: in brief
Integris Health Edmond hires directors Integris Health Edmond soon will open its doors to the public. The new hospital is scheduled to see its first patient Oct. 3. In preparation for opening day, several key positions already have been filled. Chief Nursing Officer Angie Kamermayer recently selected the leaders of her nursing staff:

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