Irving Oil says it has launched a strategic review that will consider, among other things, “a full or partial sale” of the company, one of the largest in New Brunswick. “A strategic review of the company is underway, and a series of options are being evaluated related to the company’s future,” the Saint John-based company … Read More “Irving Oil considers the sale of the company as part of a strategic review” »
AI an extinction threat? The Associated Press – May 30, 2023 / 6:49 am | Stories: 429253 Photo: The Canadian Press OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Scientists and tech industry leaders issued a new warning Tuesday about the perils that artificial intelligence poses to humankind. “Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global … Read More “Artificial intelligence threatens extinction, experts say in new warning – Business News” »
A brief ground stop order for all Air Canada and Rouge flights in the US due to an unspecified computer issue has been lifted. A little after 11 am ET on Thursday, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered what’s known as a “ground stop” to all of the airline’s destinations in the US due … Read More “FAA orders grounding of all Air Canada and Rouge flights in US lifted” »
After 40 years in business, Jenny Craig’s weight-loss chain has announced it is closing down in the US, Canada, and possibly several other markets around the world. Reports of the chain’s demise first emerged last week, when the chain was scrambling to come up with cash to cover a looming debt payment, and warning staff … Read More “Jenny Craig bankrupt, will close down business in US and Canada” »
ASGN Incorporated (NYSE:ASGN – Get Rating) – Research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group decreased their Q2 2023 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for ASGN in a research report issued on Thursday, April 27th. Jefferies Financial Group analyst S. Think now anticipates that the business services provider will earn $1.50 per share for the quarter, down … Read More “Q2 2023 EPS Estimates for ASGN Incorporated Reduced by Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:ASGN)” »
CHICAGO — Rising costs and economic setbacks haven’t been enough to deter strong consumer interest in snacking, according to Mondelez International, Inc.’s fourth annual State of Snacking report. The report, released Jan. 16, analyzed global consumer snacking habits and decisions. Overall, the report revealed a maintained interest in snacking that continues to increase. Like in … Read More “Strong consumer interest seen in Mondelez snacking survey” »
