OTTAWA (Reuters) - For the first time, Canada's two main railway companies - Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City - are on the verge of a simultaneous labor stoppage that could inflict billions of dollars' worth of economic damage. WHY ARE BOTH COMPANIES POISED TO STOP? Contract talks between the Teamsters union and the companies usually take place...

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(Reuters) -Australia's Westpac Banking Corp ( WEBNF ) said on Monday its third-quarter net profit was largely in line with a year ago, as increased earnings from capital and hedged deposits counterbalanced rising expenses and bad loans. Based on the company's average quarterly performance in the first half of 2024, Westpac's unaudited net profit showed a 6% increase. Australia's central...

Aug 18 (Reuters) - Mike Tyson said he was fit and ready for his Nov. 15 fight against Jake Paul as the two boxers had a joint news conference in New York City on Sunday. The match was originally scheduled for July 20 but was postponed after former heavyweight champion Tyson, 58, had an ulcer flare-up that forced some resting...