Asian shares were set for gains on Monday, taking cues from Wall Street’s advance following the release of strong employment data for the month of June. Meanwhile, trade remained a closely watched area for investors after the U.S. and China exchanged tariffs last week. Futures tipped higher opens for Japan and Australia on the first […]
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You don’t need an expensive camera to take great photos — the phone in your pocket is better than you think, especially on top-of-the-line phones like the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the iPhone X. When used correctly, phones can produce images that hold up against more professional equipment. Shooting on a smartphone also comes with […]
Read moreChinese gadget maker Xiaomi was in the U.S. at the end of last month, pitching its upcoming share sale to big money managers, who were potentially interested in participating. American investors have come to know Xiaomi, the world’s fourth-largest smartphone maker, as the “Apple of China.” Beyond that, they’ve still got a lot to learn. […]
Read moreBullish Wall Street watcher Bill Stone sees a strong earnings season ahead, with energy and technology stocks grabbing the biggest profits. In a recent interview, PNC’s former global chief investment strategist cited strong economic fundamentals as a major catalyst for blowout numbers. “From an earnings standpoint, energy probably will grow earnings about 130 percent, and […]
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Tactical Robotics’ Cormorant drone design allows it to navigate tight areas where a helicopter’s blades would get caught on the environment. The remote-controlled military drone can transport two injured people from a battle zone. The Israeli-based company believes the drone could one day also be used to inspect bridges, deliver medical supplies and spray crops. […]
Read moreFortnite is a force. The free video game is played by millions, and has reaped billions of dollars. Survival is the simple goal of the multi-platform game that launched on consoles less than a year ago, and on Apple’s iOS operating in April. In each game, 100 players compete to be the last one standing. […]
Read moreEarly last week, employees at Salesforce.com completed a task that’s becoming common in Silicon Valley. They protested. Thousands of tech workers from top companies, including Google, Amazon and Microsoft, have recently led large-scale internal rebellions against their employers. The wave of employee outrage is largely over the use of companies’ technology in controversial government contracts […]
Read moreEach day, 30-year-old construction worker Ryan Moret loads up the same equipment before heading to a new work site: A hard hat for head protection, a safety vest for visibility, and heavy-duty boots to walk around the debris. The field manager for McCarthy Building Companies also adds one more unusual accessory: A DJI Phantom 4. […]
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