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California's insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims

California's insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s plan that provides insurance to homeowners who can’t get private coverage needs $1 billion more to pay out claims related to the Los Angeles wildfires , the state Insurance Department said Tuesday.
California's insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims

California's insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s plan that provides insurance to homeowners who can’t get private coverage needs $1 billion more to pay out claims related to the Los Angeles wildfires, the state Insurance Department said Tuesday.
Intact Financial earnings rise to $667 million in fourth quarter

Intact Financial earnings rise to $667 million in fourth quarter

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. says it earned $667 million in the fourth quarter. That's up 26 per cent from the $531 million it earned during the same quarter last year. The Toronto-based firm says earnings per share were $3.58, up from $2.
Public inquiry to examine Winnipeg construction project mired in controversy

Public inquiry to examine Winnipeg construction project mired in controversy

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is launching a public inquiry into a construction project by Winnipeg City Hall that ran over budget and led to a police probe and lawsuits.
Trump steel, aluminum tariffs likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say

Trump steel, aluminum tariffs likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel imports this week could wreak havoc on American auto manufacturing, industry leaders say.
NASA's 2 stuck astronauts may return to Earth sooner under new plan

NASA's 2 stuck astronauts may return to Earth sooner under new plan

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s two stuck astronauts may end up back on Earth a little sooner than planned.
S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Tuesday, as losses in base metal stocks weighed against gains in energy, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. U.S.
Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady following Trump's latest tariffs

Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady following Trump's latest tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close following President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation and after the Federal Reserve hinted interest rates may not change for a while.
Even those with multiple jobs living paycheque to paycheque: ADP survey

Even those with multiple jobs living paycheque to paycheque: ADP survey

A new study shows many workers who have multiple jobs are still struggling amid the high cost of living. ADP Research, which surveyed 38,000 working adults globally across roughly three dozen markets between July 23 and Aug.
Shopify backs de minimis shipping exemption targeted in Trump's tariff feud

Shopify backs de minimis shipping exemption targeted in Trump's tariff feud

Shopify Inc.'s president has come out in favour of a shipping exemption that U.S President Donald Trump's trade feuds could end.