CAD is trading steady to slightly lower – Scotiabank

CAD is trading steady to slightly lower – Scotiabank

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is little changed—and a relative, if minor, underperformer versus many of its peers, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.   Canada and Mexico remain in communication on tariff strategy “The CAD picked up solid ground yesterday amid hopes that Canada and Mexico could win tariff exemptions but that seems unlikely, … Read more

Gavin Newsom is welcoming prominent conservatives on his new podcast, but critics say it’s risky to align himself ‘in a slightly unpredictable middle’

Gavin Newsom is welcoming prominent conservatives on his new podcast, but critics say it’s risky to align himself ‘in a slightly unpredictable middle’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a fireside chat with Stephen Cheung, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) and its subsidiary, the World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA) at the 2025 Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook convening on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at the East LA College … Read more

Philips Sonicare 7100 review: Powerful, stylish, slightly overpriced

Philips Sonicare 7100 review: Powerful, stylish, slightly overpriced

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Philips Sonicare 7100: Two-minute review The Philips Sonicare 7100 isn’t quite as eye-wateringly expensive as the Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige, but at £350 (around … Read more

Nvidia (NVDA) Share Price Dips Slightly After Earnings Report

Nvidia (NVDA) Share Price Dips Slightly After Earnings Report

Following the close of the main trading session yesterday, Nvidia released its quarterly earnings report, exceeding analysts’ expectations: → Earnings per share: Actual = $0.89, Expected = $0.84→ Revenue: Actual = $39.3 billion, Expected = $38.1 billion (a 78% increase year-on-year) It was also revealed that Nvidia’s latest AI chip family, Blackwell, generated $11 billion … Read more

The iPhone 16e would’ve been perfect if it was slightly cheaper

The iPhone 16e would’ve been perfect if it was slightly cheaper

OPINION: The iPhone SE was arguably the most challenging product to recommend in Apple’s hardware lineup; it featured an outdated design with equally antiquated hardware, especially in comparison to the mid-range Android competition.  That finally changed this week with the long-anticipated unveiling of the iPhone 16e. Despite its name, the iPhone 16e is a spiritual … Read more

CVS Will Make Shopping Slightly Less Annoying If You Download An App, Consent To Being Tracked

CVS Will Make Shopping Slightly Less Annoying If You Download An App, Consent To Being Tracked

from the making-shopping-decidedly-unpleasant dept I don’t know if it’s the same where you are, but all the pharmacies here in South Seattle have a decidedly… apocalyptic feel. Many shelves are empty. A lot of goods have been locked up to address a retail theft epidemic that didn’t actually happen. And understaffed stores are usually overseen … Read more

The Dollar Slightly Strengthened after the Fed Meeting

The Dollar Slightly Strengthened after the Fed Meeting

Yesterday’s Fed meeting proceeded in line with expert forecasts. The base interest rate remained at 4.50%. Jerome Powell, who spoke after the Fed’s decision was announced, did not clarify the future direction of monetary policy. The head of the US regulator, in particular, noted that the Fed would not rush to cut rates and that, … Read more

China slightly softens stance on possible US TikTok sale • The Register

China slightly softens stance on possible US TikTok sale • The Register

Updated China appears to have softened its stance on the possible sale of TikTok’s US operations and is now perhaps open to the idea. The change emerged in the daily briefing of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a daily Q&A between a Ministry spokesperson and media from around the world. Beijing rates the briefing … Read more

NFT Market Recovers Slightly with $8.76 Billion in Sales Despite Persistent Challenges in 2024

NFT Market Recovers Slightly with .76 Billion in Sales Despite Persistent Challenges in 2024

The NFT market in 2024 witnessed a total trading volume of $8.76 billion, reflecting a modest 0.95% increase from the previous year. This slight uptick, while promising, was marked by fluctuations in quarterly performance. Q4 saw a notable surge, accounting for nearly 42% of the year’s total volume, indicating renewed market interest. Blockchain Competition Intensifies … Read more