Macy’s Has a Plan to Fend Off Amazon
Arguably, no retailer has more to lose from the rise of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) than Macy’s (NYSE: M). The venerable department store chain was a giant of retail throughout the 20th century, with flagship stores in many of the country’s biggest cities, but the rise of e-commerce has threatened Macy’s like nothing before it. As […]
Is Merck & Co. Inc. a Buy?
Several big pharma stocks have performed relatively well over the last 12 months. But not Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK). The drugmaker actually claims one of the worst losses of any big pharma during the period. The past is the past, though. Is Merck a smart pick for investors with a long-term perspective? Here are […]
Apple and Disney Gear Up to Pounce on Netflix
Netflix’s (NASDAQ: NFLX) comfortable lead in the streaming space is about to be challenged by two powerful names: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Disney (NYSE: DIS). Apple has been aggressively ordering content for its lineup, including a highly sought-after drama show with A-list stars. Disney reorganized its staff to place more focus on its upcoming streaming […]
2 Stocks I’d Never Buy, and 1 I’ll Consider
There are exciting developments in multiple subsectors of the technology industry. But some companies struggle continually, others have lots of promise but just can’t deliver, and just a few appear poised for more growth. As I read about these tech companies, the two stocks that repeatedly make it on my list of companies I’d never […]
Ikea and Overstock add AR features to their Android apps
Google’s ARCore lets anyone take advantage of powerful augmented-reality tools on Android phones, and furniture retailers left and right are taking advantage of it. Both Ikea and Overstock have launched AR features for furniture shoppers in their apps, joining such powerhouses as Amazon, eBay, and Wayfair. Both apps will allow users to place virtual furniture […]
Apple proposes 13 emojis representing those with disabilities
Apple has proposed a set of new emojis representing those with vision, hearing and motor disabilities, BuzzFeed News reports. Included are emojis of guide and service dogs, people with canes, individuals signing the word “deaf,” an ear with a hearing aid, people in wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs. “This is not meant to be a comprehensive […]
Snag a levitating light bulb for all of your home decor and wizardry needs
Levitating decor items like plant holders and Bluetooth speakers are the thing to have right now — but there’s one other floating gadget on the market that really shines (if you catch our drift). What do you get when you combine the words fly, light, and the Swedish word for float? Um, only the coolest […]
A foldable iPhone could be released as soon as 2020, according to analyst
Apple could be getting into the foldable phone game. According to a Bank of America analyst quoted in a report from CNBC, the next major redesign of the iPhone will come in the form of a foldable form factor. The report notes that Apple may already be working with suppliers to create the new phone, […]
Arts Umbrella to get $7M boost for sprawling new campus
Ottawa announces funding to outfit new building for non-profit arts educator A Vancouver non-profit that teaches kids to dance, paint and sculpt is losing its old home — and gaining a new one, thanks to a $7-million injection from the federal government. Arts Umbrella, which offers free programming for the bulk of its 20,000 young […]
Kitchener hospitals to get $11.6M in provincial cash
Cambridge Memorial Hospital also receives $1.99 million Kitchener’s two hospitals will be receiving $11.62 million in additional funding between 2018 and 2019, the province announced Friday. St. Mary’s Hospital will receive $7.58 million in additional funding between this year and next, while Grand River Hospital will receive $4.04 million. The funding is meant to help […]