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Cineplex CEO says movie exhibitor has options to weather unpredictable coming year

Cineplex CEO says movie exhibitor has options to weather unpredictable coming year

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. CEO Ellis Jacob says the country’s largest movie theatre chain is prepared to be “agile and nimble” as it faces historic business challenges and unpredictable COVID-19 restrictions in the pandemic.
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Indie bookstores launch anti-Amazon 'Boxed Out' campaign

Indie bookstores launch anti-Amazon 'Boxed Out' campaign

NEW YORK — With many independent bookstore owners facing the most dire financial crisis in their lifetimes, the American Booksellers Association has teamed with an award-winning advertising agency known for “culture hacking” to dramatize the threats
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J&J beats 3Q net views, hikes 2020 forecast, but shares fall

J&J beats 3Q net views, hikes 2020 forecast, but shares fall

Despite the coronavirus pandemic hurting sales of most of its products, Johnson & Johnson boosted revenue slightly and doubled its third-quarter profit, mainly due to a huge litigation charge in the year-ago quarter.
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Boeing's struggles continue: No jetliner sales in September

Boeing's struggles continue: No jetliner sales in September

Boeing failed to sell any airline planes last month and suffered more cancellations of a grounded jetliner, further evidence of the company's battle to overcome a drop in air travel during the pandemic and crashes involving the 737 Max.
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WTO says EU can put tariffs on $4 billion of US goods

WTO says EU can put tariffs on $4 billion of US goods

GENEVA — International arbitrators said Tuesday that the European Union can impose tariffs and other penalties on up to $4 billion worth of U.S. goods and services over illegal American support for plane maker Boeing.
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Citi 3Q profit fall 34% but tops Wall Street expectations

Citi 3Q profit fall 34% but tops Wall Street expectations

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Citigroup says profit fell 34% in the third quarter due to weakness in its consumer banking division, as the pandemic continues to make it tough for millions of Americans and businesses to pay their bills.
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Consumer prices rise 0.2% in September, used vehicles spike

Consumer prices rise 0.2% in September, used vehicles spike

SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in September, led again by sharp increases in the index for used vehicles. The consumer price index rose 0.2% last month, after gaining 0.4% in August, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.
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UK unemployment ascent accelerates amid winter job fears

UK unemployment ascent accelerates amid winter job fears

LONDON — Unemployment in the U.K.
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Porter pushes back restart of flight operations by five weeks to mid-December

Porter pushes back restart of flight operations by five weeks to mid-December

TORONTO — Porter Airlines Inc. is extending its suspension of all flights until Dec. 15, five weeks after its previously announced target to resume flying.
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Gold miners share wealth from high prices with dividend increases for shareholders

Gold miners share wealth from high prices with dividend increases for shareholders

CALGARY — Investors in Canadian gold mining companies are being rewarded with higher dividends as gold prices settle near US$1,900 per ounce after setting record highs above US$2,070 in August. Toronto-based Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.
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