Intel’s 5GHz-capable Core i9-9900KS arrives October 30th
How much do you want 5GHz turbo on every core? Are you determined to have the best Intel gaming CPU on the block without splurging on an X-series? You’ll soon have a chance to pick one up. Intel has revealed that its special edition Core i9-9900KS processor will be available on October 30th at a […]
Apple’s $249 AirPods Pro pack noise cancellation and hands-free Siri
And they go on sale October 30th. After months of rumors, Apple didn’t wait until its next event to reveal the new version of its AirPods. Officially called AirPods Pro, the new model offers active noise cancellation and hands-free access to Siri for $249. The biggest change in terms of design is the addition of silicone ear […]
HomePod update adds multi-user support and music handoffs
The smart speaker just got much more useful for households. Apple just made the HomePod considerably more useful for whole households, albeit somewhat later than expected. It accompanied the release of iOS 13.2 with a corresponding HomePod update that, among other things, introduces promised multi-user support. The smart speaker now recognizes the voices of different […]
Samsung’s ‘SpaceSelfie’ balloon crashed in someone’s yard
It wasn’t the ideal ending to Samsung’s marketing stunt. Samsung is learning first-hand about the risks of using high-altitude balloons for promotional stunts. A Michigan couple found the phone maker’s “SpaceSelfie” balloon (meant to pitch the Galaxy S10) in their yard after it crashed to Earth on October 26th. The vessel didn’t hurt anyone or […]
Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (ASPS) Plunges 7.48%
Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (ASPS) had a rough trading day for Monday October 28 as shares tumbled 7.48%, or a loss of $-1.44 per share, to close at $17.82. After opening the day at $19.43, shares of Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. traded as high as $19.47 and as low as $17.63. Volume was 166,004 shares […]
Healthcare Services Group Inc. (HCSG) Soars 6.69%
Healthcare Services Group Inc. (HCSG) had a good day on the market for Monday October 28 as shares jumped 6.69% to close at $25.67. About 1.08 million shares traded hands on 10,844 trades for the day, compared with an average daily volume of n/a shares out of a total float of 74.11 million. After opening […]
Destination XL Group Inc. (DXLG) Soars 13.04%
Destination XL Group Inc. (DXLG) had a good day on the market for Monday October 28 as shares jumped 13.04% to close at $1.56. About 707,061 shares traded hands on 3,194 trades for the day, compared with an average daily volume of n/a shares out of a total float of 49.96 million. After opening the […]
Flotek Industries Inc. (FTK) Plunges 5.16%
Flotek Industries Inc. (FTK) had a rough trading day for Monday October 28 as shares tumbled 5.16%, or a loss of $-0.11 per share, to close at $2.02. After opening the day at $2.16, shares of Flotek Industries Inc. traded as high as $2.21 and as low as $2.01. Volume was 439,368 shares over 1,943 […]
Strike vote at CN Rail
Unionized workers at CN Rail could strike as early as Nov. 19 Thousands of unionized workers at Canadian National Railway could strike as early as Nov. 19. Approximately 3,000 Teamsters Canada Rail Conference members voted 99.2 per cent in favour of strike action after six months of negotiations with CN. Their collective agreement expired July […]
WestJet profit takes off
WestJet reports higher profit despite carrying fewer passengers WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it earned $119.4 million in the third quarter, the second-highest level in the airline’s history. The Calgary-based airline says that equated to $1.02 per diluted share, compared with 61 cents per share or $70.1 million a year earlier. Revenues increased 10.5 per cent […]