Author: Max Smith
A majority of Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) shareholders on Wednesday backed the company in its fight against activist investors and the nation's largest public pension fund, voting to keep Chief Executive Officer Darren Woods and 12 other current directors on the oil giant's board.Support for current directors was at 95% of shares outstanding, down slightly from 96% last year.Approval for individual directors ranged from 87% to 98%, down slightly from last year's range of 91% to 99%.Shareholders also rejected environmental proposals that would have called on Exxon to reassess executive compensation incentives for greenhouse gas emissions and expand reporting on…
Aside from watching movies, there's not much you can do with Apple's Vision Pro once you've forgotten about the novelty factor, which is why I was eager to try out some new Disney and Marvel releases. What if…? An immersive story Experiences / TV Shows / Video Games… Available on May 30. The companies promised mixed reality shows that would “push the boundaries of technology.” But what I experienced, while very pretty to look at, ended up feeling like an overly long, no-stakes video game tutorial with no game following it.The Vision Pro exclusive app lets you stand in one…
It's been two years since Washington's NFL team unveiled its new name, the Commanders, but most fans in the Washington, D.C. area still aren't sold on the name.A majority of local sports fans (54%) said they dislike or hate the name, according to a Washington Post/Scher School poll conducted in April. Dislike of the name is even more pronounced among local Commanders fans, with 58% saying they dislike it.In fact, only 16% of Commanders fans think the team should keep its name. largely They want to change the team name to something else. Also.”I've always been a fan since I…
2024 is on track to surpass 2023 as the best year in video gaming history. The year is only half over, but the gaming community has already released a ton of games, many of which have become huge hits among players. For some gamers, a good adventure game is all they need, and some don't mind a bit of a challenge. But for others, a demanding experience that makes them sweat and improve their skills is what works for them. If it's the latter, here are three of the most challenging adventure video games of 2024 that you can play.…
Many of our readers will already be aware that Kroger's (NYSE:KR) share price has risen 7.8% over the past three months. Since a company's long-term fundamentals often drive market outcomes, we're curious to know if and how the company's financials are impacting this price movement. Specifically, we decided to look at Kroger's ROE in this article.Return on Equity (ROE) is a useful tool to assess how effectively a company can generate profits on the investment it received from its shareholders. In other words, it reveals how successful a company is in converting shareholder investments into profits. View our latest analysis…
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Broadly, there are two kinds of college football video game players: those who drifted away from gaming when the NCAA Football franchise went away and those that have continued to play Madden for their up-to-date football video game fix. I played every NCAA Football and Madden from 2002 to 2014, then got out of gaming after college.Last week at EA Sports’ office in Orlando, I was back at the controls as part of a small group of reporters and YouTube creators invited to tour the studio, meet the developers, test the game and get a rundown of…
Artificial intelligence is dramatically transforming the business landscape. It streamlines operations, provides critical insights, and enables companies to make data-driven decisions more efficiently. Through machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation, AI helps identify trends, forecast sales, and streamline supply chains, leading to increased productivity and improved business outcomes. Unfortunately, it's not without its challenges. We spoke with Matt Hillary, VP of Security and CISO at Drata, about key security and compliance issues surrounding AI. BN: How is AI increasing the threat of ransomware and how is it dramatically changing the cybersecurity landscape? MH: The primary strategy for spreading ransomware continues…
American Airlines (AAL) shares are falling in midday trading after the airline announced the departure of Chief Commercial Officer Vas Raja and issued revised guidance that was a big disappointment for investors.In the filing, American Airlines said it now expects second-quarter adjusted earnings per share to be between $1.00 and $1.15, down from its previous forecast of $1.15 to $1.45.Adding to the anxiety, American Airlines has revised down a key metric called total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM), which measures an airline's revenue growth and efficiency. American Airlines' second-quarter TRASM guidance now sees a decline of about 5% to…
Paris Alston: This is GBH's Morning Edition. Tonight will be an exciting night in Lowell as the fifth game of the Professional Women's Hockey League finals begins. Boston will face Minnesota at 7pm tonight at Tsongas Arena, looking to become the first team to hoist the Walter Cup. This is a big moment for the team and for women's sports in the Boston area. To talk about this and preview the game, I'm joined by the Rev. Laura Everett, who runs the blog Boston Women's Sports. Good morning!Reverend Laura Everett: Hello, Paris.Alston: Tickets for tonight's game are sold out. In…