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Bond Report: Treasurys on edge ahead of Fed meeting

Treasurys were mixed in quiet trading Wednesday as investors await a statement and press conference from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 (MarketWatch)

Men's Wearhouse fires the 'I guarantee it' guy

Clothing retailer doesn't explain why it terminated founder George Zimmer.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 (CNN Money)

Al Lewis: Bank of America ordered us to lie, ex-workers say

Several former Bank of America employees filed declarations in a federal court last week claiming the mortgage lender told them to lie to customers seeking loan modifications, Al Lewis reports.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 (MarketWatch)

Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks in mild retreat on Fed day

U.S. stocks stage a mild retreat on Wednesday following a two-day rally, with investors on uncertain footing ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 (MarketWatch)

Michael Casey's FX Horizons: Let’s get this over and done with, Fed

Go on, Mr. Bernanke, rip off the Band-Aid, implores Michael Casey.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 (MarketWatch)

Cosmo editor makes political push

"I really want Cosmo as a magazine to be more involved in political issues," says the dditor-in-chief.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 (Politico)

Imperial Oil refinery in Dartmouth to close

Imperial Oil will take apart its refinery in Eastrern Passage and create a marine terminal.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 (CBC)

Imperial Oil faces up to $280-million hit in second quarter due to N.S. refinery closure

Imperial Oil Ltd. says it will convert its refinery in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia to a terminal facility after it was unable to attract a buyer for the plant.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 (Financial Post)

Economy picking up steam, Royal Bank says

Canada's growth outlook appears to be stronger than previously thought, thanks to an improving trade picture and the strength of corporate balance sheets, economists at the Royal Bank of Canada said W

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 (CBC)

Statoil makes 2nd find in new frontier off Newfoundland

Statoil says it has discovered light, high-quality oil in the Flemish Pass basin 500 kilometres northeast of St. John's, raising hopes for an as-yet-untapped part of the Newfoundland offshore.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 (CBC)