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 ## [Newmont CEO defends Goldcorp deal, despite speculation rival bidders could emerge: Gabriel Friedman](https://business.financialpost.com/commodities/newmont-ceo-defends-goldcorp-deal-despite-speculation-rival-bidders-could-emerge)

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> One analyst downgraded Newmont from outperformer to neutral "until the company provides additional clarity on its strategic plans”



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 ## [Rate outlook: What are central banks going to do next?: Bloomberg News](https://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/rate-outlook-what-are-central-banks-going-to-do-next)

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> A global economic slowdown, the trade war and skittish markets are forcing policymakers to express fresh caution about tightening



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 ## [Jana Partners liquidates two hedge funds, to focus only on activism: Reuters](https://business.financialpost.com/investing/jana-partners-liquidates-two-hedge-funds-to-focus-only-on-activism)

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> Jana's decision to streamline its operations comes as hedge fund investors are losing patience with years of lacklustre industry returns



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 ## [Gillette ad takes on ‘toxic masculinity’ in #MeToo-era rebrand: Washington Post](https://business.financialpost.com/news/retail-marketing/gillette-ad-takes-on-toxic-masculinity-in-metoo-era-rebrand)

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> Procter & Gamble has ignited a debate about gender and cultural branding, as well as about corporate power in shaping ideas about relationships in the #MeToo era



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 ## [BP scales back exploration plans off Nova Scotia, gives up half its offshore area: The Canadian Press](https://business.financialpost.com/news/bp-scales-back-exploration-plans-off-n-s-gives-up-half-its-offshore-area)

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> The move comes after BP failed to drill four wells within the first phase of its exploration licence



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 ## [Business investment intentions flat as Canadian economy plateaus: Bloomberg News](https://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/business-investment-intentions-flat-as-canadian-economy-plateaus)

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> Business Development Bank of Canada found 32 per cent of owners expect to invest less, just ahead of the 31 per cent who plan to spend more



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 ## [Newmont-Goldcorp deal may finally bring legitimacy back to gold sector — but expect volatility along the way: Victor Ferreira](https://business.financialpost.com/investing/newmont-goldcorp-deal-may-finally-bring-legitimacy-back-to-gold-sector-but-expect-volatility-along-the-way)

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> Emboldened by the announcement, Goldcorp's stock rose 7.54 per cent to $13.83 — the highest it has closed since October



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 ## [A quarter of Canadians with home equity lines of credit are paying only the interest on their loans: survey: Bloomberg News](https://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/debt/a-quarter-of-canadians-with-home-equity-lines-of-credit-are-paying-only-the-interest-on-their-loans-survey)

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> Additionally, almost three in 10 respondents use such lines of credit at least some of the time to make payments on other debt



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 ## [Firm that crushed its competition on investment returns last year wants to start one of Canada’s biggest hedge funds: Bloomberg News](https://business.financialpost.com/investing/firm-that-crushed-its-competition-on-investment-returns-last-year-wants-to-start-one-of-canadas-biggest-hedge-funds)

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> Waypoint Investment Partners is looking to raise $500 million to put its winning strategy to work in a new pooled hedge fund



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 ## [Huawei’s founder breaks silence to deny U.S. spying claims, calls Trump ‘a great president’: Bloomberg News](https://business.financialpost.com/technology/huaweis-founder-breaks-silence-to-deny-u-s-spying-claims-calls-trump-a-great-president)

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> The emergence of the reclusive Ren Zhengfei, who last spoke with foreign media in 2015, underscores the depth of the attacks on Huawei



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 ## [Three things that might give investors hope amid fears of a looming recession: Martin Pelletier](https://business.financialpost.com/investing/investing-pro/three-things-that-might-give-investors-hope-amid-fears-of-a-looming-recession)

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> Martin Pelletier: Here's why we're leaning towards a positive forecast for 2019



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 ## [IoT Radar App from CYBEATS Now Available on the Palo Alto Networks Application Framework - Financial Post: ](https://business.financialpost.com/pmn/press-releases-pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/iot-radar-app-from-cybeats-now-available-on-the-palo-alto-networks-application-framework)

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> IoT Radar App from CYBEATS Now Available on the Palo Alto Networks Application Framework Financial Post TORONTO — On the heels of a $3M seed investment, Cybeats, a cybersecurity company protecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices, today announced the...



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 ## [Canada’s innovation policy needs radical rethink, Fraser Institute study finds: James McLeod](https://business.financialpost.com/technology/canadas-innovation-policy-needs-radical-rethink-fraser-institute-study-finds)

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> Government funding isn't working, so it's time to open up banking and telecom systems, reduce red tape and promote private financing



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 ## [OSC looking to lighten regulatory load on companies — and it wants suggestions: Barbara Shecter](https://business.financialpost.com/news/fp-street/osc-looking-to-lighten-regulatory-load-on-companies-and-it-wants-suggestions)

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> OSC aims to identify actions it can take to save time and money for Ontario's businesses



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 ## [Recession, what recession? Why BMO’s Brian Belski thinks chances of a downturn are low: Larysa Harapyn](https://business.financialpost.com/investing/recession-what-recession-why-bmos-brian-belski-thinks-chances-of-a-downturn-are-low)

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> 'We don't think we're in crisis mode,' Belski tells the FP's Larysa Harapyn



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 ## [More Canadians are going broke because of higher interest rates: Financial Post Staff](https://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/more-canadians-are-going-broke-because-of-higher-interest-rates)

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> The Bank of Canada left its 1.75 per cent rate unchanged at a time when personal bankruptcy filings are on the rise



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 ## [Lululemon shares gain after boosting quarterly sales, profit forecast: Bloomberg News](https://business.financialpost.com/news/retail-marketing/lululemon-gains-after-boosting-quarterly-sales-profit-forecast)

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> Lululemon's preliminary data suggests it will sidestep the rout that derailed some companies' shares last week



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 ## [Canadian home prices fall for third month in a row, even in Vancouver: Reuters](https://business.financialpost.com/real-estate/canada-home-prices-fall-for-3rd-straight-month-in-december-teranet)

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> 'The recent trend of home prices is clearly downward in most metropolitan markets'



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 ## [A half-dozen companies to watch in IPO-land this year: Bloomberg News](https://business.financialpost.com/investing/a-half-dozen-companies-to-watch-in-ipo-land-this-year)

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> If they do go public, it remains to be seen whether they do so with a splash, or a behind-the-scenes ripple



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 ## [Some really bad trade data from China is dragging down stocks around the world: Reuters](https://business.financialpost.com/investing/us-stocks-chinas-trade-data-drags-futures-ahead-of-citi-results)

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> China posts its biggest trade surplus with the United States on record



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