business Spotify Technology SA said on Monday it would lay off 200 employees in its podcast division, representing about 2 per cent of the audio streamer’s worldwide workforce. Audio streaming giant is getting rid of 200 workers The Associated Press · Posted: Jun 05, 2023 11:38 AM EDT…
Read MoreUS stocks closed higher Tuesday as the S&P 500 (^GSPC) advanced 0.23%, the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) gained 0.36%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) ticked up above the flatline. The S&P 500 flirted with a bull market as regional banks dominated the list of best-performing stocks in…
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When consumers think of digital commerce, their minds often go straight to a marketplace. Whether it is Amazon or eBay in the US, Rakuten in Japan, Alibaba and JD in China, Shopee in Southeast Asia, Zalando in Europe, or Mercado Libre in Latin America, marketplaces seem globally ubiquitous.…
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Women Take the Wheel. Expert Tips for a Successful Purchase Purchasing a new car is an exciting milestone in life, especially when it’s your dream car. The anticipation of finally getting behind the wheels of the sleek and sporty MG5 or experiencing the luxurious and elegant features of…
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Photo: The Canadian Press Governor of the Bank of Canada Tiff Macklem. The Bank of Canada hiked its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter percentage point, bringing the rate to 4.75 per cent — the highest it’s been since April 2001. The hike was aimed at quelling…
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ELORA – Center Wellington council approved a long-awaited strategic plan on May 29 that will guide the budget, priorities of staff, and establish new advisory committees to help the council reach its goals before the next election in 2026. Its vision is “for the community to experience life…
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Many Canadian small businesses could soon save hundreds of dollars a year on costly credit card fees, thanks to a deal reached between Ottawa, Visa and Mastercard. The deal will see qualifying small businesses pay less on credit card transactions by lowering interchange fees paid to banks. Ottawa…
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MONTREAL – Dollarama Inc. enjoyed a 21 per cent year-over-year jump in sales in its latest quarter as the discount retailer scooped up consumers seeking cheaper products amid high inflation. In the quarter ended April 30, the company said strong demand was held up across the board, from…
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