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US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls.
Enbridge reports $1.29B third-quarter profit, up from $532M a year ago

Enbridge reports $1.29B third-quarter profit, up from $532M a year ago

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. reported a third-quarter profit attributable to common shareholders of $1.29 billion, up from $532 million a year earlier. The company says the profit amounted to 59 cents per share for the quarter ended Sept.
Air Canada reports $2.04B Q3 profit, operating revenue down from year ago

Air Canada reports $2.04B Q3 profit, operating revenue down from year ago

MONTREAL — Air Canada reported a third-quarter profit of $2.04 billion, up from $1.25 billion in the same quarter last year, as its operating revenue edged slower. The airline says its profit amounted to $5.
Auto parts company Magna International reports US$484M Q3 profit, lowers guidance

Auto parts company Magna International reports US$484M Q3 profit, lowers guidance

TORONTO — Magna International Inc. cut its guidance for its full year as it reported net income attributable to the company of US$484 million for its third quarter, up from US$394 million a year earlier.
Ride-share giant Uber bans customer after Alberta driver shares racist rant video

Ride-share giant Uber bans customer after Alberta driver shares racist rant video

EDMONTON — Ride-share giant Uber has banned a customer from its app after one of its drivers posted a social media video showing him enduring a racist tirade.
How will the outcome of the U.S. election affect financial markets?

How will the outcome of the U.S. election affect financial markets?

Whichever candidate wins the U.S. president election next Tuesday, experts say investors will be relieved to shed some uncertainty over what kinds of policies to expect.
Will people leave Florida after devastating hurricanes? History suggests not

Will people leave Florida after devastating hurricanes? History suggests not

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Amazon reports boost in quarterly profits, exceeds revenue estimates as it invests in AI

Amazon reports boost in quarterly profits, exceeds revenue estimates as it invests in AI

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amazon reported a boost in its quarterly profits Thursday and exceeded revenue estimates, sending the company's stock up in after-hours trading. For the three months that ended on Sept.
Apple sells $46 billion worth of iPhones over the summer as AI helps end slump

Apple sells $46 billion worth of iPhones over the summer as AI helps end slump

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple snapped out of a recent iPhone sales slump during its summer quarter, an early sign that its recent efforts to revive demand for its marquee product with an infusion of artificial intelligence are paying off.
Two Port of Montreal terminals shut down as dockworkers begin new strike

Two Port of Montreal terminals shut down as dockworkers begin new strike

MONTREAL — Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal started a new strike Thursday morning, forcing the indefinite shutdown of two container terminals at the country's second biggest port.