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Bank of Canada keeps interest rate unchanged

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Apple sees significant slump in iPhone sales

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Aphria CEO Vic Neufeld to step down, as company posts quarterly earnings

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Air France looking to scrap low-priced airline Joon

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Sears chairman submits new $5-billion bid to save retailer from liquidation

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Amazon's Ring reportedly gave unrestricted camera access to employees

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