Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Retail sales edge up

CONSUMERS bought fewer big ticket items in March but retail sales still gained ground, albeit at a much slower pace than the previous two months.    more >>

Another record for corporate profits

CANADIAN corporations again reported record earnings in the first three months of 2005.    more >>

Rebound in farm income

NET CASH income for Canada’s farmers – the difference between their cash receipts and operating expenses – rebounded after two years of declines in 2004.    more >>

SPOTLIGHT: Call centres

Today’s Spotlight is on the business support services industry, of which telephone call centres form a major component. This industry has recorded unparalleled growth during the past two decades.    more >>

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