Oil Adds to Rally, Heads for Fourth Week of Gains
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices rose for a sixth day on Friday after Russia’s oil minister said that global crude supplies were “not balanced yet,” alleviating market concerns about a wind-down of the OPEC-led deal to reduce production. Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said ministers from leading OPEC and non-OPEC producers will discuss the […]
How an Unusual Ice Pattern Formed in the Northumberland Strait
A picture of an ice formation in the Northumberland Strait is fascinating viewers on social media — and for good reason, according to the Atlantic Canadian Coast Guard. The picture was taken by a P.E.I. pilot flying over the Confederation Bridge. It shows the ice cut into a pattern as it passes under the bridge. […]
The Hottest Thing in Technology is Your Voice
Among the myriad wonders at the world’s biggest electronics expo: robotic maids, flying iPhones, and glasses that allow the blind to see. But the real symbol of where we’re headed is spinning slowly on a dais: a sleek, black toilet that one might imagine in one of the USS Enterprise’s many bathrooms. The reason Kohler’s […]
‘Don’t shop for the cheapest car’: Tips on the Smart Way to Buy Used
Taking the vehicle for an independent inspection is recommended, says Car Help Canada consultant. Sales of new vehicles may have hit a record high, surpassing the two-million mark for the first time last year, but the majority of consumers are still projected to buy used primarily for one key reason: cost savings. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants […]
Chevron and ConocoPhillips Could be Key Drivers in the Energy Rally
Energy has gone from zero to hero this year. The sector drove a market rally Thursday, and pushed the S&P 500 to records, in what has been the great comeback story of 2018 so far. Nearly two weeks into the new year and energy has emerged as the best-performing sector. This as oil has surged […]
Social Robots May Soon Become the Newest Member of the Family
LAS VEGAS — The robot revolution has arrived at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. Among those on display are a robotic arm that plays table tennis with a human opponent, and a larger-than-human robot that plays the word game Scrabble against another player. Many tech companies from around the world are […]
3 Reasons It Pays to Buy a Home in 2018
In the age-old debate of renting a home versus owning one, there are plenty of arguments to be made for each side. When you rent your home, you only have to worry about a single monthly payment; maintenance and repairs are somebody else’s logistical and financial problem. On the other hand, many will argue that […]
Why Twitter, Inc. Stock Jumped 47% Last Year
Shares of the social network surged on strong engagement and the company’s move toward profitability. What happened Shares of Twitter, Inc. (NYSE:TWTR) bounced back in 2017 as the company’s turnaround seemed to come into focus and yield results, especially toward the end of the year. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock […]
New water treatment plant ‘definitely coming’ for Potlotek First Nation after years of brown water
‘We’ve been waiting 40 years for this,’ says Chief Wilbert Marshall The Mi’kmaq community of Potlotek in Nova Scotia has signed documents to begin construction on a new water treatment facility after decades of dealing with brown, smelly water, unfit for drinking. Since December 2013, Health Canada issued boil water advisories for Potlotek for a […]
Facebook Says Its Putting Friends, Family First
LAS VEGAS — Facebook on Thursday announced a major update that will put friends and family above pages or celebrities in a user’s news feed — and likely result in people spending less time on the leading social network. The change to the way Facebook ranks posts will put more weight on social interactions and […]