Install updates now to address a vulnerability in most Intel CPUs
Four new exploits work against most of Intel’s chips made since 2011. In January 2018, a pair of security exploits dubbed Spectre and Meltdown showed how attackers could take advantage of commonly-implemented CPU technology to access data they shouldn’t have been able to. They were followed by a similar bug, Foreshadow, late last year, and […]
SpaceX is building another Starship in Florida
The competition is on. After a poster on NASASpaceflight.com uploaded pictures of another Starship vehicle (f.k.a. BFR) under construction in Florida — to go along with prototypes being built in Texas — Elon Musk explained what’s going on. The CEO tweeted that “SpaceX is doing simultaneous competing builds of Starship in Boca Chica Texas & […]
Old versions of Windows get a new patch to stop WannaCry-style attacks
This even includes Windows XP. Microsoft is trying to head off another WannaCry-style malware outbreak before it starts. The software giant has released fixes for a Remote Desktop Services (aka Terminal Services) vulnerability that could allow “wormable” malware that spreads from computer to computer without requiring any user input. The exploit affects Windows 7, Windows […]
Volvo’s new app tells you what to do after a car accident
And helps you get your claim to your insurer. Being in a car accident is stressful — even the smallest bump can send your nerves sky high, and in times of extreme tension it’s easy to forget the usual protocols. But Volvo is here to make the whole unfortunate experience a little easier to manage. […]
Stocks to Watch: WestJet Airlines Ltd. variable voting and common voting shares (TSX:WJA) Up +59.02%
At close of market on Monday, WestJet Airlines Ltd. variable voting and common voting shares (TSX:WJA) stock finished trading at +59.02%, bringing the stock price to $29.61 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $29.50 and a high of $30.24. The company’s stock was traded 19,811 times with a total […]
Stocks to Watch: Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO) Down -2.45%
At close of market on Monday, Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO) stock finished trading at -2.45%, bringing the stock price to $37.35 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $37.29 and a high of $37.98. The company’s stock was traded 5,442 times with a total of 992,205 shares traded. Imperial Oil […]
Stocks to Watch: Seven Generations Energy Ltd. class A common shares (TSX:VII) Down -2.57%
At close of market on Monday, Seven Generations Energy Ltd. class A common shares (TSX:VII) stock finished trading at -2.57%, bringing the stock price to $8.72 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $8.66 and a high of $8.96. The company’s stock was traded 6,030 times with a total of […]
Stocks to Watch: Lexinfintech Holdings LTD. (LX) and Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (RGLS) on the Marquee
The price of LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:LX) went up by $0.64 now trading at $13.09. Their shares witnessed a 102.01% increase from the 52-week low price of $6.48 they recorded on 2018-12-11. Even though it is still -40.11% behind the $18.34 high touched on 2018-05-18. The last few days have been rough for the stock, […]
Canaport LNG gets little new business from end of Nova Scotia gas
Supplying New England remains company’s ‘goal and commitment’ The general manager of Canaport LNG says the end of natural gas production off Nova Scotia has done little to boost production at his Saint John import facility. “We were hoping to see more business, to tell you the truth,” said Javiar Azagra. “We thought it was […]
Markets suffer deep losses
North American markets partially rallied from the deep hit they endured to start the week amid the escalating U.S.-China trade war. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 91.12 points to 16,284.53. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 207.06 points at 25,532.05. The S&P 500 index was up 22.54 points at 2,834.41, […]