D-Wave CEO: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Is ‘Completely Mistaken’ About Quantum Computing
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is ‘dead wrong’ about quantum: D-Wave CEO D-Wave Quantum CEO Alan Baratz said Nvidia’s Jensen Huang is “dead wrong” about quantum computing after comments from the head of the chip giant spooked Wall Street on Wednesday. Huang was asked Tuesday about Nvidia’s strategy for quantum computing. He said Nvidia could make […]
Jay Kaduson Appointed CEO of Workplace Solutions at Voya Financial
Jay Kaduson to join Voya Financial as CEO of Workplace Solutions NEW YORK, January 08, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) announced today that Jay Kaduson, an experienced financial services executive, will join the company on Jan. 16, 2025, as chief executive officer (CEO) of Workplace Solutions. Kaduson will oversee all aspects of the Health […]
The Lowest-Performing ETFs of 2024
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are often low-cost instruments for investors to track popular indexes or leverage experienced manager choices in an attempt to beat the market. The best ones serve as building blocks for a portfolio, and unlike open-end mutual funds, all ETFs are traded throughout the day on an exchange. In 2024, the worst […]
India Records $5 Billion Decrease in November Gold Imports
The spike widened the country’s merchandise trade deficit to a record $37.84 billion in November, exceeding economists’ forecast of $23.9 billion and spooking financial markets. The country’s gold imports in November were $9.84 billion, compared with a preliminary estimate of $14.8 billion published last month, data compiled by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and […]
Top-Performing ETFs for Canadian Investors in 2024
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are often low-cost instruments for investors to track popular indexes or leverage experienced manager choices in an attempt to beat the market. The best ones serve as building blocks for a portfolio, and unlike open-end mutual funds, all ETFs are traded throughout the day on an exchange. In 2024, the top-performing […]
Biden Takes Action: Bering Sea Off-Limits to Oil and Gas Drilling
Biden’s ocean action: Bering Sea closed off to oil and gas drilling The entire Northern Bering Sea has now been closed off to all oil and gas drilling with thanks to a flick of a pen and a final flourish from the departing US president, Joe Biden who issued the protection of some 625 million […]
Persistent Lithium Supply Challenges Hinder Recovery Efforts
Stubbornly resilient lithium supply remains hurdle to recovery As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, the lithium market continues to be under intense scrutiny. The dynamics of supply and demand are evolving rapidly, driven by geopolitical influences, production strategies, and changing consumer trends, particularly surrounding electric vehicles (EVs). These factors raise questions about […]
2025 Canadian Bond Forecast: Enticing Yields Ahead, Yet…
For a glimpse of the outlook for the Canadian bond market, look at how 2025 is starting. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would step down and that Parliament would be suspended until March 24, adding political uncertainty at a critical time. A shift to a more fiscally conservative government could ripple through the economy […]