- The Canadian Press•30 minutes ago
Pass it On: Entrepreneur's insights on running a business
NEW YORK — David Heath, the co-founder and CEO of online sock company Bombas, was an entrepreneur early on. His advice? Focus on one product before branching out. Don't copy your competition. And Heath, who meditates daily and brings his Jack Russell terrier named Cooper to work, emphasizes the importance
- The Motley Fool•41 minutes ago
Will the Latest Leadership Shake-up at Hydro One Ltd (TSX:H) Send Shares Soaring?
The newly elected PC government is shaking things up at Hydro One Ltd (TSX:H). Is this the catalyst that investors have been waiting for?
- CNBC•1 hour ago
The 2018 Kia Rio is a great car at a reasonable price
The 2018 Kia Rio is a truly great offering at a reasonable price that may remind you of the 1990s Honda Civics. CNBC's Mack Hogan highly recommends the latest Kia hatchback.
- The Motley Fool•1 hour ago
Energy Stocks on the Cheap! Which One Will You Buy?
Be careful of cheap energy stocks, such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).
- The Motley Fool•2 hours ago
3 Cheap Energy Stocks to Buy Now
I present three energy stocks, including Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), that are very cheap relative to their high-growth outlook.
- Business Insider•14 hours ago
Samsung just unveiled its first smart speaker, the Galaxy Home, to take on Amazon, Google, and Apple
Samsung announced its first smart speaker, the Galaxy Home, during an event in Brooklyn, New York, on Thursday. The Galaxy Home will be powered by Samsung's artificial-intelligence voice assistant, Bixby, for voice commands. More details are expected in November during the Samsung Developer Conference
- Business Insider•15 hours ago
The latest rumors about Apple's upcoming iPhones are here — here's what's new (AAPL)
Two of the phones could get Apple Pencil support, according to the report. A new set of iPhone predictions is out from TrendForce, a market research firm focusing on computer components like DRAM and NAND Flash. TrendForce believes Apple is preparing three new iPhone models for a launch this year,
- CNBC•20 hours ago
Account fees can doom your retirement savings. Here's how to avoid them.
When it comes to saving for retirement, most investors focus on their returns yet many have no idea how the fees they’re paying are eating into those earnings.
- CNBC•23 hours ago
Used car prices are weirdly spiking, and tariffs may be to blame
The prices at the world's largest used car auction have been better than usual lately, especially since President Donald Trump started pushing for new tariffs on imported vehicles, parts as well as the steel and aluminium used to make cars.
- CNBC•yesterday
Why crypto investors might want to think twice about giving out their phone numbers
Hackers are using a method known as “SIM swapping” to steal phone numbers and in some cases, use them to take millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency.
- The Motley Fool•yesterday
Are Bank Stocks the Key to a Secure Retirement?
Bank stocks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) deliver steady growth and solid dividend income.
- CNBC•yesterday
How to make sure you're getting the internet speeds you pay for
Here's how to make sure you're getting the internet speeds you pay for.
- Business Insider•yesterday
Wall Street analysts were blown away by the Tesla Model 3's 'next-gen, military-grade' tech — and say that's why the base model will never turn a profit (TSLA)
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- CBC•yesterday
CRTC's unlocked phone rule has sparked a crime spree, Bell and Rogers say
Bell and Rogers say new rules mandating all Canadian wireless carriers sell unlocked phones have triggered a rise in phone thefts. "There have been multiple instances of armed robberies at our stores targeting unlocked, new devices," Bell said in a submission to the CRTC. To help spur competition
- The Canadian Press•2 days ago
Jury awards more than $242 million for Lexus seat defects
A Texas jury has awarded more than $242 million to a Dallas-area family who sued Toyota over what they said were defective front seats in their Lexus sedan. Benjamin and Kristi Reavis alleged defects caused their front seat backs in a September 2016 rear-end collision to collapse on their two young
- The Canadian Press•2 days ago
Canada's biggest airline seeks finance ministry approval to form insurance firm
Air Canada is seeking finance ministry approval to form its own life insurance company as a gateway to the annuities market and a hedge against looming pension payouts. A spokesperson says the airline aims to shore up pension risks by buying annuities from Canadian insurers and reinsuring the fixed
Reuters•2 days agoExclusive: U.S. government seeks Facebook help to wiretap Messenger - sources
The previously unreported case in a federal court in California is proceeding under seal, so no filings are publicly available, but the three people told Reuters that Facebook is contesting the U.S. Department of Justice's demand. The judge in the Messenger case heard arguments on Tuesday on a government
Reuters•2 days agoOil rises in session, but has weekly loss on trade worries
"One of the biggest concerns out there is that China's demand numbers are coming down if China's GDP growth is slowing," said Tariq Zahir, managing member at Tyche Capital in New York. Two of the world's largest energy-focused hedge funds, Andurand Capital and BBL Commodities,
- CNBC•2 days ago
Crude oil is getting crushed, but one expert sees year-end rally
Crude oil just posted its worst week since July as a surging dollar, slowing emerging markets and supply concerns have all weighed on the commodity. But despite the price declines, one commodities trader sees a rally in the cards.
- The Canadian Press•2 days ago
Birth control app highlights emerging health tech market
Natural Cycles, a mobile fertility app, this month became the first ever digital contraceptive device to win FDA marketing approval. The Swedish startup says it's effective and lets women avoid side effects common with other methods like birth control pills. Natural Cycles boasts more than 900,000
- CNBC•2 days ago
Consumers are their own worst enemy when it comes to getting out of debt
People spend about a third of their income on stuff they want even though they're also dedicating the same amount toward paying off debt, which is only growing.
- The Motley Fool•2 days ago
Young TFSA Investors: A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Start Your Retirement Fund
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) has generated impressive returns for long-term investors.
- CBC•2 days ago
New fareboxes, (much) bigger bus tickets coming to Halifax Transit
Halifax Transit is planning to update its fareboxes, but the upgrade comes with a change that some residents view as a doubling down on paper-based technology in this electronic era. The municipality issued a tender on Wednesday seeking a provider of bus tickets that will have enhanced security features
- CNBC•2 days ago
This is how much profit Ferrari makes off every car
The average profit per car is more than its competitors; Ferrari leads the car industry in profit.
- The Canadian Press•2 days ago
Greek bailout ends, but Europe's debt problems grind on
Greece officially completes its bailout program on Monday, after eight years of cutbacks enforced in return for massive loans and following an economic collapse on the scale of the Great Depression. The huge debt pile in Greece and an even bigger one in Italy will remain a lurking financial threat to
