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Japan's Fujifilm Calls for Swiss-Style Yen

Fujifilm Holdings President Shigetaka Komori wants a Swiss-style cap on the yen to help Japanese firms, he said in an interview on Wednesday, adding his voice to a growing chorus of executives including Nissan's Carlos Ghosn.

Provinces bristle at federal health deal

Provinces bristle at federal health "deal"
The provinces unanimously believe the federal government's unilateral decision to impose a new formula for how it will help fund the public healthcare system was both unprecedented and unacceptable, British Columbia Premier Christy Clark said Monday.

Is ZocDoc the Rx for Healthcare?

Can ZocDoc Save Healthcare?
What would you do if you ruptured your eardrum while on a trip out of town? If you go to ZocDoc, you can schedule a doctor visit right away.
A disassembled Olympus camera and its parts are seen in this illustrative photograph taken in Tokyo, November 24, 2011.

TPG Willing to Invest $1 Billion in Olympus

Private equity firm TPG Capital is willing to invest about $1 billion in Japan's Olympus Corp in a joint deal with Sony Corp or another suitor circling the scandal-hit firm, a person familiar with TPG's thinking said.
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What the Future Holds for Employment in the Garden State

Recently, non-farm employment in New Jersey has been shaky, with employment falling in two of the last three months. Much of the job loss has been in the leisure and hospitality and information sectors, said an economist at Wells Fargo Securities.
Olympus ex-CEO campaigns to oust board

Olympus ex-CEO campaigns to oust board

Woodford, who blew the whistle on accounting tricks at Olympus after he was sacked in October, said he was putting together a team of candidates for a new board and talking to shareholders about replacing the current leadership, hopefully by February.
Former Olympus CEO Woodford speaks about an accounting scandal at the company during an event in Tokyo

Olympus Ex-CEO Campaigns to Oust Board, Reclaim Top Job

The former chief executive of disgraced Olympus Corp, Michael Woodford, launched a campaign on Thursday to oust the board of directors, reclaim his old job and bring in his own team to save the Japanese firm from a big accounting scandal.
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Olympus Ex-CEO Woodford Campaigns to Oust Board

The former chief executive of Japan's disgraced Olympus Corp, Michael Woodford, launched a campaign on Thursday to oust the board of directors, reclaim his old job and install his own team to save the firm from a big accounting scandal.
Ontario finance minister Duncan answers questions at a news conference after the Canadian finance ministers meeting in Kananaskis.

Ontario cuts growth targets, says budget on track

The Ontario government cut its growth, revenue and reserve targets on Wednesday, but said it was still on track to balance the budget in six years, without lowering total program spending or raising taxes.

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