Seeking financial advice has been a growing trend in the US since the onset of the pandemic, which caused a recession, volatility in the stock market, and rising living costs. These factors compelled many to sort out their finances by connecting with financial advisors. However, finding the right advisor can be challenging, even if you … Read more
Southwest Airlines said it had launched a compensation program for flight delays as part of a $140 million Department of Transportation settlement over the carrier’s meltdown in December 2022 during a busy holiday travel period. Southwest in December 2023 agreed over three years to provide $90 million in travel vouchers of $75 or more to passengers delayed at least three … Read more
Leading Colorado Democrats and the state’s oil and gas industry announced a preemptive armistice Monday — one that seeks to defuse the latest round of dueling ballot initiatives and legislation aimed at the industry and its environmental impacts. The proposals, described to reporters by Gov. Jared Polis and legislative leadership, include imposing a new per-barrel … Read more
As the urban centre at the heart of Canada’s oilsands industry, Fort McMurray has seen more than its share of ups and downs. A decade and a half ago, the northern Alberta community was this country’s most famous boom town. High oil prices helped to drive unprecedented demand for the thick, viscous bitumen that lies … Read more
In the not-too-distant future, automatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all new passenger vehicles in the US, a requirement that the government says will save hundreds of lives and prevent thousands of injuries every year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration unveiled the final version of the new regulation on Monday and … Read more
Thousands of unionized hotel workers plan to stage a rally in nearly 20 cities on May 1 to demand significant pay raises ahead of contract negotiations with major chains. The talks with hotel operators Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide and Hyatt Hotels will cover about 40,000 workers who are seeking new contracts for the first time … Read more
Auto loan debt is at an all time high. While some of the blame for that can be put on things like stubbornly high interest rates and ever increasing car prices, some folks just never learned the kind of financial skills required to make a smart car-buying decision. Take TikToker Blaisey Arnold, who recently revealed … Read more
The Ford display at the New York International Auto Show on March 28, 2024. Danielle DeVries | CNBC DETROIT — Sales of Ford Motor trucks and other commercial vehicles led the automaker to beat Wall Street’s earnings estimates for the first quarter, offsetting losses of its electric vehicles. The company maintained its 2024 earnings guidance … Read more
Denver homeless advocates this month have demanded that city leaders step in to help 42 people who faced a potential return to the streets, two years after the city worked with service providers to move them into subsidized housing. The “rapid rehousing” vouchers they received, providing significant monthly rent support, are now expiring — highlighting … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword, it’s a game-changer in the stock market. From automating complex and redundant processes to solving long-standing industry challenges, AI is revolutionizing the way we trade. With the launch of ChatGPT and other natural language processing (NLP) chatbots and AI’s use in autonomous driving, the tech is becoming … Read more
