Aflac’s CIO approaches generative AI with caution, but is still embracing the technology in innovative ways.
Why Aflac’s CIO won’t ever be first to market with generative AI—but is still finding ways to adopt the technology Aflac is embracing generative artificial intelligence, though the insurance company isn’t using the technology externally. At least, not yet. “Alfac is taking a more conservative approach,” says Shelia Anderson, chief information officer at the insurance […]
Low Prices Pressure U.S. Oil and Gas Production
Low Prices Squeeze U.S. Oil and Gas Output By John Kemp, energy analyst U.S. oil production growth continues to slow in response to the fall in prices, as the initial shock from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions imposed in response more than two years ago fades. Crude and condensates output from the Lower […]
Malaysia Challenges Chinese Patrols to Boost Oil and Gas Drilling in the South China Sea: Report
Malaysia defies China’s patrols to expand South China Sea oil, gas drilling: report Malaysia is expanding oil and gas exploration in the disputed South China Sea despite pressure from Chinese vessels that have maintained a constant presence in waters where both sides have overlapping claims, according to a new report. Short-range coastal tracking data show […]
3 Dividend Stocks Priced Under $10 That Could Double Your Investment
It’s a myth that low-priced stocks have weak fundamentals or are speculative. While there can be purely speculative ideas among low-priced stocks, there are also some high-quality bets. This column focuses on dividend stocks under $10 that are fundamentally strong and look undervalued. In my view, these dividend stocks are poised for 100% returns within […]
Watch the Vance-Walz Vice Presidential Debate Live Online for Free: Streaming Options on Fox, CBS, NBC, ABC
How to watch, stream the Vance-Walz vice presidential debate live online free without cable: Fox, CBS, NBC, ABC Less than a month after Donald Trump and Kamala Harris took to the stage for what might be their only debate of the 2024 election, their running mates take the spotlight Tuesday night. While the vice-presidential debate […]
E&P Highlights: October 2024
E&P Notes: October 2024 Talos Announces Plans in Gulf of Mexico Talos Energy discovered oil and natural gas at its Ewing Bank 953 well in the US Gulf of Mexico (GOM). The well found 127 ft of net pay at 19,000‑ft depth, with estimated recoverable resources of 15 to 25 million BOE and expected production […]
3 EV Charging Stocks to Consider Buying During the Dip: July 2024
The many pundits who prognosticated that electric vehicle sales would tumble in the U.S. alongside EV charging stocks, appear to have been, in line with my previous predictions, very much mistaken. That’s because, last quarter, the number of EV sales jumped 11.3% versus the same period a year earlier to a record total of 330,463, […]
The Drama Surrounding Sam Altman’s Equity in OpenAI
Why Sam Altman owning equity in OpenAI is such a dramafest Will OpenAI CEO Sam Altman get a big stake in his company worth billions of dollars? If it were any other business, the answer would be a definite yes. Virtually every CEO, from day one, is awarded a large number of shares that could […]
Newly Manufactured Components Depart for North Sea Oil & Gas Projects: Connecting Two Platforms (Gallery)
Newly fabricated parts set sail to join pile piecing two platforms together for work at North Sea oil & gas projects (Gallery) The UAE-headquartered marine and offshore services provider Drydocks World Dubai, a part of DP World, has completed its scope of work related to jacket pile clusters for two new platforms that are slowly taking […]
3 Lithium Stocks to Invest in for Exceptional Market Gains
Thinking with a long-term view, these three lithium stocks should deliver market-crushing returns Lithium stocks continue to be in dire straits well into 2024. The price for the rare earth mineral, lithium carbonate, has fallen 11.4% since the start of the year. On a similar point, the prized rare earth mineral’s price plummeted more than […]