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## [Trump is threatening Iran with more sanctions — but what’s left to target?: Bloomberg News](https://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/trump-is-threatening-iran-with-more-sanctions-but-whats-left-to-target)
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> Current sanctions have already sent the country spiralling into a deep recession
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## [‘We are all allies’: Trudeau delivers message of support at Pride parade: Geoff Zochodne](https://business.financialpost.com/business/we-are-all-allies-trudeau-delivers-message-of-support-at-pride-parade)
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> More than 200 groups were expected to have marched in the parade, days ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York City
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## [Conrad Black wins $32.3 million loan case against the CRA: Julius Melnitzer](https://business.financialpost.com/legal-post/conrad-black-wins-32-3-million-loan-case-against-the-cra)
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> Entitled to deduct interest expenses on 2004 Quest loan he used to satisfy judgments against himself and Hollinger Inc.
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## [As star athletes’ salaries skyrocket, they become trophies that banks covet: Bloomberg News](https://business.financialpost.com/news/fp-street/star-athletes-become-trophies-banks-covet-as-salaries-skyrocket)
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> Money managers, big and small banks, and boutique firms vie for the millions they can invest for pros who want a personal touch
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## [Banks worldwide spend US$1 trillion on digital, but few benefit, study finds: Bloomberg News](https://business.financialpost.com/news/fp-street/banks-worldwide-spend-us1-trillion-on-digital-but-few-benefit-study-finds)
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> Of banks in 21 countries, just over 10 per cent of the largest are now 'a different sort of bank.' They have had the better returns
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## [Dashboard of a downturn: These ten global recession signals have started flashing brighter: Reuters](https://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/analysis-dashboard-of-a-downturn-global-recession-signals)
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> A downturn's distant early warning lines are not so far off anymore
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## [Facebook’s Libra, for all of its promise, faces an uphill battle: Special to Financial Post](https://business.financialpost.com/technology/facebooks-libra-for-all-of-its-promise-faces-an-uphill-battle)
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> Alex Tapscott: The crypto wars have begun in earnest. On Wall Street. And Washington. Buckle up
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## [How Canada’s internal trade barriers and standards bodies block the innovation economy: Kevin Carmichael](https://business.financialpost.com/digital-economy/how-canadas-internal-trade-barriers-and-standards-bodies-block-the-innovation-economy)
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> Kevin Carmichael: To wit, one company's battle with a swamp of regulation, bureaucratic caution and political indifference to improving economic competitiveness
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## [Chevron Phillips Chemical offers $15 billion for Calgary’s Nova Chemicals, sources say: Reuters](https://business.financialpost.com/news/exclusive-chevron-phillips-chemical-in-bid-to-acquire-nova-chemicals-sources)
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> Another bidder for Nova Chemicals may yet emerge
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## [Why Canada’s high tax rates could be a non-factor in Kawhi’s stay-or-go decision: Jamie Golombek: Jamie Golombek](https://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/taxes/why-canadas-high-tax-rates-could-be-a-non-factor-in-kawhis-stay-or-go-decision-jamie-golombek)
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> The hit for staying in Ontario rather than signing with a team in high-tax California would amount to about a mere $300,000
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## [They’re worried they can’t afford upgrades to their home — but that’s not this couple’s biggest financial problem: Andrew Allentuck](https://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/family-finance/theyre-worried-they-cant-afford-upgrades-to-their-home-but-thats-not-this-couples-biggest-financial-problem)
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> A fear of stock market volatility has left them with a slew of inefficient investments
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## [How the Fed’s dovish turn on interest rates could unleash emerging market rally: Victor Ferreira](https://business.financialpost.com/investing/u-s-interest-rate-cut-could-hold-the-key-to-unlocking-emerging-markets)
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> Rate cut would offer other central banks chance to cut, too. But they would 'have to have a good technical rationale … and (not just hope) for the best'
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## [Desjardins says personal data of 2.9 million members breached: Reuters](https://business.financialpost.com/news/fp-street/desjardins-says-personal-data-of-2-9-million-members-breached)
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> The personal information including social insurance number, address and details of banking habits
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## [Shopify is now more valuable than two of Canada’s oldest companies: Bloomberg News](https://business.financialpost.com/investing/shopify-is-now-more-valuable-than-two-of-canadas-oldest-companies)
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> Shopify now has a market value of $48.8 billion, making it the 12th biggest publicly traded company in Canada
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## [Quadriga founder transferred clients’ cryptocurrency to his own personal accounts, Ernst & Young finds: Bloomberg News](https://business.financialpost.com/technology/blockchain/quadriga-founder-transferred-clients-cryptocurrency-to-his-own-personal-accounts-ernst-young-finds)
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> An Ernst & Young report finds Gerald Cotten transferred clients' cryptocurrency to trade on rival exchanges, resulting in losses
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## [Five ‘baby brother’ stock picks that could follow in the footsteps of big winners: Peter Hodson](https://business.financialpost.com/investing/investing-pro/five-baby-brother-stock-picks-that-could-follow-in-the-footsteps-of-big-winners)
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> Peter Hodson: Getting you into a long-term winner while it is still small — isn’t that what every investor wants?
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## [Slack surges in trading debut, valuing it at more than $23 billion: Reuters](https://business.financialpost.com/investing/slack-surges-in-trading-debut-valuing-it-at-more-than-23-billion)
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> The stock soared 54.2 per cent to more than US$40.08 at midday on Thursday
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## [Global LNG producers see cost risks looming over next wave of projects - Financial Post: ](https://business.financialpost.com/commodities/energy/global-lng-producers-see-cost-risks-looming-over-next-wave-of-projects)
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> Global LNG producers see cost risks looming over next wave of projects Financial Post SYDNEY, Australia — Construction delays and cost blowouts could hit the next wave of liquefied natural gas projects as there are a limited number of...
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## [Canada becomes first country to pass comprehensive ban on shark-fin imports and exports: Nicholas Sokic](https://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/canada-becomes-first-country-to-pass-comprehensive-ban-on-shark-fin-imports-and-exports)
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> Canada has been the largest importer of shark fins outside of Asia, with 160,000 kilograms imported in 2018 alone
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## [The ins and outs of loyalty programs — and how to get the most out of your points: Special to Financial Post](https://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/the-ins-and-outs-of-loyalty-programs-and-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-points)
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> Here's everything you need to know about loyalty programs, what makes a good one, and how to maximize them to put more money in your wallet
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