Composite roofing can last up to 20 years (or more) than asphalt shingles. Photo: ©pharry – stock.adobe.com Asphalt shingles have been a popular roofing choice since the early 1900s. However, since then, several roofing innovations, including composite roof shingles, have been introduced. Like asphalt, composite shingles are cost-effective and simple …
Read More »Need to Know: Why hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman says he dumped Berkshire Hathaway but held on to these winners
We’ve got a meaty call of the day from Pershing Square Capital Management hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman, who told investors on a call on Wednesday that he is dumping shares in Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway BRK.A, -0.52% BRK.B, -0.61%. While Buffett is always the main attraction in a room, Ackman …
Read More »Need to Know: Why one strategist says these hard-hit stocks will rebound — even if there’s a second wave to the pandemic
There has been a yawning gap for some time between growth and value stocks, and the coronavirus pandemic has only widened the disparity. James Solloway, chief market strategist at investment manager SEI Investments, expects that to change — soon. “There are periods where leadership changes in a drastic and dramatic …
Read More »10 Things You Must Know Before You Paint a Room
Painting a room can be a fun experience if you know how to do things right. Adding colour to boring walls can be a magical experience. Wall paints have the potential to change the overall mood and ambience of your home. It is considered to be one of the few …
Read More »How to Know What Type of Kitchen Countertop to Get?
Whether you bought a new home with a brand-new kitchen or you want to renovate your current one, knowing what type of kitchen countertop to get is essential. The countertop is the main accessory in any kitchen, so choosing one that will fit your needs and preferences is crucial. There …
Read More »What You Need to Know About Welding Process
A welding process is a well-known form of welding. It is an example of metal joining. This process is used by many different metal workers and for a variety of different purposes. For example, the process is used in automobiles to join two ends together. You can also see this …
Read More »Cooperative (or Co-Op) Insurance: What You Need To Know
The amount of time that many individuals think about co-op insurance is little to none. This is simply not something that a person usually shops around for or researched extensively. You could be living in an apartment long-term but this does not mean you shouldn’t invest in insurance. Do not …
Read More »Need to Know: The economy may already have achieved what marked the bear-market lows of 1970, 1974, 1982, 1990, 2001 and 2009
What a month. In the midst of a pandemic lockdown that has seen some 30 million Americans file for unemployment benefits, and millions more around the globe, the S&P 500 SPX, -2.80% surged 12.7% in April. That is the best monthly performance since Jan. 1987, and the best April since …
Read More »Key Words: ‘We do not know exactly what happens when you voluntarily shut down a substantial portion of your society’ Buffett says
“ ‘We do not know exactly what happens when you voluntarily shut down a substantial portion of your society.’ ” That’s Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, on Saturday offering his first public statements since the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the stock market and economy, putting a record number of people—some …
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