Cooling inflation and the recent rise in the stock market have given many retirement accounts a welcome comeback. Add in January’s 8.7% increase in Social Security’s cost of living adjustment (COLA) to beneficiaries’ monthly checks, and the retirement landscape for retirees in 2023 will begin to liven up. What will change for retirement in the … [Read more…]
Several Quebec economists are optimistic that inflation will recover somewhat in 2024 and interest rates will stabilize; However, since Quebec’s – and Canada’s – economy is closely linked to that of the United States, the forecasts of American economists can serve as an indicator, and one of them paints a particularly worrying picture for next … [Read more…]
E3, once the biggest video game event, is officially dead, its organizers announce. Covid certainly played a role in this decision, but the video game industry has also evolved a lot. “I was never allowed to attend E3. » This is undoubtedly what some players around the world say (not necessarily the youngest ones). After … [Read more…]
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 have finally seen a profound evolution in their design. In particular, the ratio of the Fold could be closer to that of a classic smartphone. OnePlus Open, Honor Magic V2… more and more competitors of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 are gaining momentum. These two models … [Read more…]
McDonald’s investor day focused on the company’s long-term future, but there could be more turmoil in the short term. Low-income consumers are spending less, hurting companies like McDonald’s and Walmart. McDonald’s unveiled aggressive expansion plans that haven’t worked well for the company in the past. The Ronald McDonald balloon floats through Central Park West during … [Read more…]
Started seven months ago, Monopoly Go grew immediately and now brings together a vibrant community of almost 300 million players. The game’s recent nomination for Mobile Game of the Year almost made us forget THE really good news of the moment for shareholders: the title has established itself as the fastest free-to-play title in history … [Read more…]
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Groupon – Shares plunged 39.5%, a day after the online marketplace company reported third-quarter revenue and global gross billings that fell short of expectations. In addition, the company approved a fully underwritten rights offering to shareholders of $80 million. Wynn Resorts – The resort and casino … [Read more…]