Economy & Markets
What $1,000 Invested in VOO 10 Years Ago Is Worth Today
If you had invested $1,000 in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) 10 years ago, your investment would be worth…
Leverage-happy investors transforming the stock market
A rush of retail investors and quant funds has caused a shift toward more borrowed money and more short-term trading…
School uniform swap shop expands to 200 schools
A free school uniform swap initiative that began with a single school four years ago has now expanded to over…
Financial favouritism sparks family tensions
Financial favouritism among family members can create lasting jealousy and resentment, according to experts cited by BBC News. The issue…
US-Canada Trade War Impacts Both Sides of the Border
The US-Canada trade war is causing economic disruptions on both sides of the border, as reported by BBC News. The…
Homeowner disputes $42,000 pool upgrade subcontractor
A homeowner claims their contractor assigned a $42,000 pool renovation project to a subcontractor they had explicitly refused to hire,…
Workplace Etiquette Issues: The Case of the Incorrigible Cubicle Yakker
Disruptive office behaviors like the cubicle yakker pose challenges to workplace productivity and etiquette, while unusual video interview practices raise…
PNC Letter Raises Mortgage Address Change Concern
A letter from PNC Bank informing a recipient of an address change on a mortgage account has sparked concern about…
Teaching Young Women Negotiation Skills Boosts Economic Prospects
Teaching young women negotiation skills can have a long-term impact on their economic prospects, according to a research project in…
Rodríguez Defends Venezuela-Trump Oil Deal Amid Controversy
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has publicly defended a contentious energy agreement with Donald Trump, asserting the nation will maintain…