BB&T Corp. said this week that it is willing to discuss what it called a "merger of equals," according to published reports. Read more…

The Ontario Power Authority, which is responsible for carrying out Ontario's energy plans, recommended on Wednesday that the province keep half its remaining coal-fired power stations open for another eight years. Read more…

There are many good reasons for a small business owner to hold a holiday party for customers or employees. At the same time, owners should be aware of some of the possible pitfalls that can turn a festive event into a nightmare. Read more…

A great exercise to go through is trying to figure out how much a car will cost you over its life. It can help you make smart decisions about which vehicles to buy, sell, and keep. Read more…

Leading shares closed firmly ahead, at an intraday high, with M&A talk fuelling gains in the insurance sector and a large deal in the US buoying airline stocks, while Wall Street remained on positive terrain, dealers said. Read more…