Chevron Met a Long-Standing Goal in 2017. Now What?
When Chevron’s (NYSE: CVX) third-quarter results came out, it was looking less likely that it would meet its previously stated goal of covering all of its spending obligations with operating cash flow rather than having to rely on debt or asset sales to bridge the gap. Thanks to a little boost in oil prices, though, […]
Why Target Stock Gained 15% in January
What happened National retailing chain Target (NYSE: TGT) rose 15% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That was good enough to significantly outpace the 6% gain in the broader market. Target’s stock is still trailing the market over wider time periods, having made up essentially no ground since early 2015. […]
Should you pay off that mortgage before heading into retirement?
Should you pay off that mortgage before heading into retirement? For the average American, owning a home outright is a major objective in life from both a financial and a psychological perspective. However, it may not always be the best strategy. “The question comes up all the time with clients and for most preretirees — […]
These Are The Most In-Demand Jobs In Canada In 2018, According to Randstad
Canadian employers’ war for talent isn’t only taking place in the technology sector, but other positions are seeing an uptick in demand because of the tech boom. HR firm Randstad Canada has released its annual list of the most in-demand jobs in Canada, which includes everything from engineering project managers to accountants to forklift operators. […]
Apple acquires music-recognition app Shazam; competition review commences
News of Apple’s acquisition of music-recognition app Shazam has made waves not only in the music world, but in government as well. A few months after Apple officially confirmed the deal, the European Commission has officially “accepted a request from member nations Austria, France, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Spain, and Sweden to assess under the EU […]
Shanghai may sign Overwatch League’s first female player
Shanghai Dragons is reportedly fixing a problem with Overwatch League: the lack of female players for a game with an impressively diverse cast of characters. According to ESPN, the team has signed South Korean player Kim “Geguri” Se-yeon, who’s so good at playing Zarya (pictured above), she was once accused of using cheats. After Geguri […]