Many hundreds of years ago, the captains of industry gave the term "corporate raider" a different meaning. What lessons can we learn from corporate history? BNN speaks to Stephen Bown, author, "Merchant Kings: When Companies Ruled the World 1600-1900."
Jim Flaherty, Canada's finance minister, says he'll stick to the original stimulus plan, which contains no tax hikes or massive spending in the next budget. What does the opposition think? BNN speaks to John McCallum, Liberal finance critic.
BNN speaks to Phil Davis, founder, Philstockworld.com, and Marshall Auerback, global portfolio strategist, RAB Capital, and blogger, The Huffington Post, for their take on government jobs, Goldman Sachs, a possible second stimulus package in the U.S. and other stories.
The Copenhagen Climate Change Conference is just weeks away. Leading up to the conference, BNN speaks to Jim Prentice, federal minister of the environment, who lays out the Canadian position on emission reduction, which may involve waiting for the U.S. position.
Clean Energy Developments installs geothermal energy systems, which offers the lowest energy consumption, the lowest greenhous gas emissions, and the lowest operating cost of any available technology for heating and air conditioning every type of building. On this week's edition of NEXT, BNN speaks to Gary Poyntz, vice president, geo-services, Clean Energy Developments.
The number of Canadians declaring bankruptcy rose 45 percent in September from the year before. BNN speaks to Andy Fisher, partner, A. Farber & Partners, about how businesses and individuals can deal with the fallout.
Economists and money managers will be paying close attention to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's talk today at Toronto's Canadian Club for any clues about the next budget, Canada's stimulus spending and future monetary policy. BNN speaks to Avery Shenfeld, chief economist, CIBC, who walks us through the minister's comments.
The global economy is growing, but weak employment and consumer spending in the West remain a risk, as do the duration of government stimulus packages. BNN speaks to James Huggan, chief investment officer, HSBC Global Asset Management (Canada), who explains that defensive plays are starting to look good again.
Andy Hoffman and Paul Waldie report from the Globe and Mail. They discuss the end of Oprah's reign on network television and what it will mean for the bottom lines of American broadcasters, and other top stories, with Michael Hainsworth.
Ken Lewis is scheduled to exit Bank of America in five weeks. Analyst Dick Bove thinks he'll be back. BNN speaks to Michael Garland, strategist, CTW Investment Group, who campaigned for Lewis' ouster and says Bove is wrong.
Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty says the Canadian economy isn't strong enough to stand on its own without stimulus. BNN discusses how to invest in this environment with Bob Hoye, chief investment strategist, Institutional Advisors.
Case study: A look at how Minnesota is tackling its traffic issues with Kenneth Buckeye, Program Manager for Value Pricing, Office of Policy, Safety & Strategic Initiatives, Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Midday Markets is looking ahead to Jim Flaherty's big pre-budget speech at 1 pm.expectations for stimulus, the federal budget, with a panel. Taxpayers, Canadian Chamber of Commerce and a union guy, so all three walks of life will weigh in. should be lively. Perrin Beatty, president and ceo, Canadian Chamber of Commerce; Erin Weir, economist, United Steelworkers; Kevin Gaudet, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayer Federation.
Midday Markets takes a look at what Finance Minister Jim Flaherty might say during his 1:00 p.m. ET pre-budget speech. Is more stimulus on the way, or will there be a focus on eliminating the deficit? BNN speaks to Perrin Beatty, president and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce; Erin Weir, economist, United Steelworkers; Kevin Gaudet, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayer Federation.
Rio Tinto's spinoff of coal unit Cloud Peak Energy hasn't gone entirely smoothly. The company was unable to price the offering as high as was hoped. Niall McGee has the story.
A new Canadian fund targeting opportunities in the mid-level infrastructure market. BNN talks to John Walker, chairman, IMG Aurion Infrastructure Fund.
One of the biggest homebuilders in the U.S., D.R. Horton, reports earnings today, and says the U.S. housing market remains weak. Paul Bagnell has the story.
One of the biggest homebuilders in the U.S., D.R. Horton, reports earnings today, and says the U.S. housing market remains weak. Paul Bagnell has the story.
Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney says recent indicators point to the start of an economic recovery, but the strong dollar is a threat to growth. He made the comments in a speech to the Foreign Policy Association in New York. BNN brings you the full speech and the question and answer sessions in this web exclusive.
Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney says recent indicators point to the start of an economic recovery, but the strong dollar is a threat to growth. He made the comments in a speech to the Foreign Policy Association in New York. BNN brings you the full speech and the question and answer sessions in this web exclusive.