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 […]

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 […]

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