Syrian armored column closes in on Aleppo
AZAZ, Syria (Reuters) - The Syrian army turned its forces on Aleppo on Wednesday, ordering an armored column to advance on the country's second biggest city and pounding rebels there with artillery and attack helicopters, opposition activists said. Full Article
Suncor to revisit growth plans as new CEO takes charge
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - The new chief executive of Suncor Energy Inc, Canada's No. 1 integrated oil producer and refiner, said on Wednesday the company is revisiting plans for a massive expansion of its oil sands operations as looks to increase profits. Full Article
TSX falls on weak data; stimulus hopes curb losses
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian stocks fell on Wednesday at midday, led lower by financial and energy shares on weak U.S. and European data and disappointing earnings, but hopes of further central bank stimulus limited losses. Full Article
CNOOC to buy Nexen for $15.1 billion in China's largest foreign deal
HONG KONG/CALGARY (Reuters) - State-controlled CNOOC Ltd launched China's richest foreign takeover bid yet on Monday by agreeing to buy Canadian oil producer Nexen Inc for $15.1 billion, forcing Ottawa to decide whether security concerns outweigh its desire for foreign investment in its energy resources. Full Article
