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HSBC expects later close of Canadian division sale to RBC – Business News

HSBC sale delayed

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HSBC Holdings plc says the sale of its Canadian division to Royal Bank of Canada is going to take longer than first expected, but that the deal remains a key priority.

London-based HSBC says it now expects to complete the $13.5-billion transaction in the first quarter of 2024, rather than late this year as it guided when it announced the deal last November.

The bank says the later close is to ensure a smooth transition, while several other recent bank

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What Does the End of the Public Health Emergency Mean?

The national Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ends on May 11, 2023.

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The end of the public health emergency brings a variety of changes to the healthcare system.

Most of the remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements will end for federal workers, contractors and foreign air travelers.

The government is also lifting requirements for Head Start educators and healthcare workers.

Free COVID-19 vaccines and tests will no longer be provided

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Mon. Ron Johnson: Antony Blinken ‘lied boldface to Congress’ over contact with Hunter Biden

GOP Senator Ron Johnson joined “Sunday Morning Futures” to discuss the investigation into the Biden family business dealings and Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s alleged contact with Hunter, expressing his belief that Blinken ‘lied boldface’ to Congress – not just about his contact with Hunter Biden, but “so much more.”

BLINKEN AND WIFE EMAILED FREQUENTLY WITH HUNTER BIDEN, RAISING QUESTIONS ABOUT ROLE IN LAPTOP COVER STORY

pennies RON JOHNSON: … What’s interesting, Maria [Bartiromo]and here’s a little news for you. Antony Blinken finally did come in and sat down for a voluntary transcribed interview in December of 2020 because he

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Business openings and updates in July 2022

“Our guests are always changing and evolving, and at The Mall at Fairfield Commons, we want to be able to offer them today’s top trends and shopping destinations,” said Leanne Rubosky, general manager of The Mall at Fairfield Commons. “We are looking forward to welcoming guests to Divine Essence Emporium, Temps & Fades, and Tokyo Grill & Sushi Buffet.”

Tokyo Grill & Sushi Buffet offers Japanese style dishes featuring raw and pure fresh seafood, according to a press release from The Mall at Fairfield Commons. The restaurant will also offer an all-you-can-eat Sushi Bar and Hibachi Grill bowls.

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SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes after launch from Texas – Business News

SpaceX’s giant new rocket exploded minutes after blasting off on its first test flight Thursday and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico.

Elon Musk’s company was aiming to send the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built on a round-the-world trip from the southern tip of Texas, near the Mexican border. The nearly 400-foot (120-meter)

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A Japanese airline accidentally sold some $10,000 business class tickets for $300 after a mistake with currency conversions

Two ANA business class signs at check-in.

All Nippon Airways sold some business class tickets priced at $10,000 for only $300.Taylor Rains/Insider

  • One of Japan’s biggest airlines accidentally underpriced some first class and business class tickets.

  • All Nippon Airways sold a ticket worth $16,300 for $890 because of a currency conversion error.

  • It is not clear if the airline will honor the tickets sold while the glitch was occurring.

A Japanese airline accidentally underpriced some business class tickets, with a handful of travelers securing $10,000 tickets for only $300, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.

All Nippon Airways, one of Japan’s largest airlines, listed incorrect prices for tickets

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Home-based workers became younger, more diverse in pandemic – Business News

People working from home are becoming younger, more diverse, better educated and more likely to move on during the worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to

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Economy grew 0.5 per cent in January, Statistics Canada reports – Business News

Economy grows 0.5%

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Statistics Canada says economic growth resumed in January following a small contraction in December.

The agency says real gross domestic product rose 0.5 per cent to start the year after contracting 0.1 per cent in the final month of 2022.

It also says that its initial estimate for February indicates continued growth with a gain of 0.3 per cent, though it cautions the figure will be updated.

For January, the growth came as the wholesale trade, transportation and warehousing, and

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