On June 21, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) announced that Brian Krzanich, who had been the company’s CEO since May 2013, had resigned. Current CFO Bob Swan, who joined the chip giant in 2016, is now serving as interim CEO while the company’s board of directors conducts a search for a permanent […]
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Winnebago Talks Design Challenges and Its 2018 Outlook
The start of the spring selling season is a risky time for a recreational vehicle manufacturer like Winnebago (NYSE: WGO), as its new lineup of products meets its first big test with consumers. On top of that challenge, the RV giant had to deal with spiking raw material costs that […]
“Craziest thing ever”: Wave-like “shelf cloud” caught on camera
A weather phenomenon that was caught on camera in Au Train, Michigan, looked like a giant tsunami rolling in from the ocean. But it was really a shelf cloud rolling over Lake Superior, CBS affiliate KEYE-TV reports. The ominous cloud stayed close to the lake water, sucking up moisture and […]
“Hero” dog suffers rattlesnake bite defending owner on hike
Dogs have done some incredible things for their owners, protecting them from thieves, house fires and much more. But, this golden retriever might be the most heroic pup yet. Paula Godwin treated her golden retriever Todd to a hike Friday morning in Anthem, Arizona. It was a normal walk until […]
Violence erupts after right-wing group holds Oregon march
Violent skirmishes erupted in Portland, Oregon, between a right-wing group and anti-fascists who have previously clashed across the Pacific Northwest, leading to injuries and arrests. Four people were taken to hospitals, including one who suffered serious injuries during what Portland Police declared a riot. One officer was also hurt after […]
Amazon could be heading for a plateau—but here’s what could help it get over the hump
Amazon can seemingly do no wrong, with the company constantly disrupting major industries, and consumers increasingly integrating its offerings into every aspect of their daily lives. Just this week, Amazon sent pharmacy stocks reeling after it announced it was buying online pharmacy PillPack. The market’s reaction underscored how Amazon’s entry […]
Dell to acquire tracking stock, leave VMware alone for the time being, sources say
Dell Technologies plans to announce an acquisition of its publicly traded tracking stock that mirrors the performance of VMware, in a cash-and-stock deal as early as Sunday, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. The deal, which was also reported by The Wall Street Journal, will eliminate the tracking stock […]
Consent law revising rape criteria takes effect in Sweden
A law that allows sex without explicit consent to be prosecuted as rape has gone into effect in Sweden, putting the country on par with several others in Europe. The consent provision that took effect on Sunday was part of broader sexual crimes legislation Swedish approved lawmakers in May. Previously, […]
AT&T Is Making a Big Bet on Targeted Ads
AT&T (NYSE: T) recently agreed to acquire digital ad exchange AppNexus for what is estimated to be $1.6 billion to $2 billion. The purchase will enable the telco to integrate AppNexus’ network, which automatically matches advertisers with online publishers, into its wireless services, DirecTV, and newly acquired Time Warner properties. […]
Will Snap Revive Snapchat with Augmented Reality Games?
Snap (NYSE: SNAP) is developing a hub of in-app games for Snapchat according to a recent report from The Information. The company is currently signing on game publishers for the platform, which will reportedly launch later this year. Other social media giants adopted similar strategies before. Snap’s top investor, Tencent […]