Stephan's Thursday Picks

• Loblaw, Metro sales and profit grow as Canadian grocers face inflation scrutiny (Globe and Mail)
• Canada's inflation rate unchanged in October at 6.9% (CBC)
• How Hot Wheels became the largest automobile manufacturer out there (FT)
• Inside the turmoil at Sobeys-owned stores after ransomware attack (CBC)
• Target shares plunge on weak earnings, outlook (WSJ)