SEC adopts rule to protect ordinary investors, but critics say it’s too lax
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday adopted a new regulation that calls for brokers to act in the best interest of their clients when making investment recommendations. In a 3-to-1 vote, commissioners approved the Regulation Best Interest, along with other regulatory actions intended to enhance disclosures and clarify certain advisors’ existing responsibility to put […]
Getting to this point in your finances is like scoring a gigantic pay raise
Here’s a serious question: How long will it be before you have net investment income? Five years, the length of a typical car loan? Thirty years, the length of a home mortgage? The rest of your life, the effective length of most credit card debt? The broad answer to that question is grim. Few people […]
What Can You Do With a Finance Degree?
A finance major will study areas such as investments, corporate financing issues, financial institutions and a variety of related topics. Depending on your university’s curriculum, your studies will likely have a level of overlap into areas like accounting and economics. In short you will gain insights into how money works. As someone who holds an […]
How to get your finances in order in 30 days
From budgeting Opens a New Window. to planning for retirement Opens a New Window. , managing finances can be overwhelming for most people. April Lewis-Parks, director of education at Consolidated Credit Opens a New Window. says thirty days is the optimal amount of time needed to get your money matters Opens a New Window. in […]
Autonomous ‘roboats’ can assemble into floating structures
They could form impromptu bridges, stages and everything in between. Autonomous boats might soon do a favor for people who have no intention of charting a course. Researchers at MIT and AMS Institute have developed a new version of their ‘Roboat’ that can identify and latch on to fellow robots to form different structures, whether […]
Samsung’s customizable refrigerator comes in nine colors and eight sizes
It’s the first in a line of personalized home appliances. Samsung wants to capitalize on consumers who value personal tastes and experiences, and they plan to do so with refrigerators. Yesterday, Samsung revealed Project PRISM, or what it’s calling a “new era of customized home appliances.” The first product in its lineup is BESPOKE, a refrigerator for […]
ESPN launches an esports event series, starting with ‘Apex Legends’
You can watch battle royale at the ESPYs and X Games. ESPN is about to expand its fledgling esports strategy in a very noticeable way. The broadcaster has launched an EXP esports series that will bring competitive gaming to its events. They’ll typically include a variety of games with collegiate, pro and pro-am formats. You’ll […]
Google shares its Street View air-quality data with scientists
Scientists can request access to the data starting today. Google is releasing air quality data it collected from California’s Bay Area and Central Valley with its Street View cars, part of a larger effort by the company to track pollution around the world. The data was captured over the last three years and includes measurements […]
Stocks to Watch: BRP Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (TSX:DOO) Up +3.47%
At close of market on Tuesday, BRP Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (TSX:DOO) stock finished trading at +3.47%, bringing the stock price to $41.99 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $40.31 and a high of $41.99. The company’s stock was traded 2,774 times with a total of 486,942 shares traded. […]
Stocks to Watch: Power Financial Corporation (TSX:PWF) Up +2.14%
At close of market on Tuesday, Power Financial Corporation (TSX:PWF) stock finished trading at +2.14%, bringing the stock price to $30.49 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The stock price saw a low of $30.07 and a high of $30.53. The company’s stock was traded 3,094 times with a total of 1,141,817 shares traded. Power Financial […]