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at 9:56 on February 9, 2010, EDT.

In latest blow, Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius and other hybrids globally for brake problems

TOKYO - Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.

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at 12:07 on February 9, 2010, EDT.

Agrium profit falls to US$30 million in Q4, but foresees market improvement

CALGARY - Agrium Inc.'s fourth-quarter profit and revenue were down substantially from a year ago but the Calgary-based fertilizer producer (TSX:AGU) said Tuesday it also saw signs of improved market conditions.

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at 14:05 on February 8, 2010, EDT.

CIBC sees Canadians moving back into RRSPs as investment vehicle this year

TORONTO - Canadian investors will likely return to RRSPs this year after fleeing the retirement investment vehicle during the recession, according to a report from CIBC World Markets (TSX:CM).

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at 10:14 on February 8, 2010, EDT.

Workers back on job at Century Mining's San Juan mine in Peru

BLAINE, Wash. - Workers at Century Mining Corp.'s (TSXV:CMM) San Juan gold mine in Peru are back on the job after a government ministry ruled a strike was illegal.

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at 18:18 on February 8, 2010, EDT.

Canadian potash partnership announces spot sale to China's Sinofert

CALGARY - A partnership representing Saskatchewan's three main fertilizer producers has agreed to sell 350,000 tonnes of potash to a Chinese buyer at what it described only as "competitive" spot prices.

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at 16:40 on February 8, 2010, EDT.

India says growth for the fiscal year ending March will be 7.2 pct, up from 6.7 pct

MUMBAI, India - India's government said economic growth will likely hit 7.2 per cent for the fiscal year ending March, adding to the case for withdrawal of stimulus measures that helped lift Asia's third-largest economy out of the global slump.

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at 15:13 on February 8, 2010, EDT.

IMRIS books first quarter of positive results, record revenues in Q4

WINNIPEG - Medical technology company IMRIS Inc. (TSX:IM) booked its first-ever positive results as revenues more than tripled in the fourth quarter.

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at 23:07 on February 7, 2010, EDT.

Toyota, in its Japanese hometown, loses some lustre over response to recalls

TOYOTA, Japan - Even in its hometown, the great automaker has lost some of its mystique.

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at 6:55 on February 5, 2010, EDT.

World stocks hit by fears of debt crisis contagion

LONDON - World stocks tumbled again Friday as investors worried that the debt crisis enveloping Greece may spread to other vulnerable countries in Europe such as Portugal, and amid fears that jobs data later will show that the U.S. recovery is weaker than expected.

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at 17:02 on February 5, 2010, EDT.

British Airways says it is on the right track in cutting costs, but headed for loss

LONDON - British Airways PLC said Friday that its cost-cutting drive has put the airline on the right course but won't save it from posting record losses in the current year.

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