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OPEC has no objections to speed of Russia's oil production cuts
- March 27, 2017
He declined to reveal Russia's position on the issue but promised to do it after the meeting. Brent futures ended last week at $50.80 per barrel, down about 9 per cent since the start of the month. "About 64 percent", Almarzooq said answering the question about the level of implementation of the agreement of countries outside OPEC in March. But OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo said he expected most of the glut to disappear in three months. (more...)
- March 27, 2017
He declined to reveal Russia's position on the issue but promised to do it after the meeting. Brent futures ended last week at $50.80 per barrel, down about 9 per cent since the start of the month. "About 64 percent", Almarzooq said answering the question about the level of implementation of the agreement of countries outside OPEC in March. But OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo said he expected most of the glut to disappear in three months. (more...)
Dollar skids to four-month low as Trump trade deflates
- March 27, 2017
European stocks are expected to open lower Monday after a hammering for the USA dollar in overnight Asia trading following President Donald Trump's failure to push through healthcare reform legislation last week. Safe-haven U.S. Treasury yields fell to a one-month low of 2.35 percent, while borrowing costs across the euro zone also fell, as investors ditched riskier assets and unwound bets on higher inflation and interest rates. (more...)
- March 27, 2017
European stocks are expected to open lower Monday after a hammering for the USA dollar in overnight Asia trading following President Donald Trump's failure to push through healthcare reform legislation last week. Safe-haven U.S. Treasury yields fell to a one-month low of 2.35 percent, while borrowing costs across the euro zone also fell, as investors ditched riskier assets and unwound bets on higher inflation and interest rates. (more...)
TransCanada Receives Permit for Keystone XL
- March 27, 2017
The White House is looking for ways to speed up approvals and permits for infrastructure projects, which can sometimes take years to go through the maze of regulatory requirements. The pipeline would strengthen already strong energy ties between the United States and Canada, potentially displacing crude imports from other countries. (more...)
- March 27, 2017
The White House is looking for ways to speed up approvals and permits for infrastructure projects, which can sometimes take years to go through the maze of regulatory requirements. The pipeline would strengthen already strong energy ties between the United States and Canada, potentially displacing crude imports from other countries. (more...)
China And New Zealand Agree To Joint Initiatives, Free Trade Talks
- March 27, 2017
As the motorcade left the airport, the premier was greeted by Chinese well-wishers wearing red shirts and holding banners and the flags of both China and New Zealand. The countries also agreed to increase the number of direct flights between China and New Zealand to 59 per week, up from 49. They discussed the South China Sea and English acknowledged the topic was "sensitive", though he said he did not think it would affect the rest of their relationship. (more...)
- March 27, 2017
As the motorcade left the airport, the premier was greeted by Chinese well-wishers wearing red shirts and holding banners and the flags of both China and New Zealand. The countries also agreed to increase the number of direct flights between China and New Zealand to 59 per week, up from 49. They discussed the South China Sea and English acknowledged the topic was "sensitive", though he said he did not think it would affect the rest of their relationship. (more...)
Donald Trump won't be at Mar-a-Lago this weekend
- March 27, 2017
It's not clear who was included in Trump's three meetings at Trump National. Frankel and Reps. Ted Deutch , D-Boca Raton, and Alcee Hastings , D-Delray Beach, sent a letter to Trump last week asking for his help securing federal money. (more...)
- March 27, 2017
It's not clear who was included in Trump's three meetings at Trump National. Frankel and Reps. Ted Deutch , D-Boca Raton, and Alcee Hastings , D-Delray Beach, sent a letter to Trump last week asking for his help securing federal money. (more...)
Shailene Woodley Reportedly Sentenced Over Her DAPL Arrest
- March 27, 2017
The Big Little Lies actress was arrested in October while protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline along with over a hundred other activists in North Dakota. "I would have made, like, a face". Indeed, Shailene Woodley has been such an outspoken advocate for the Dakota Access Pipeline protests and #NoDAPL movement that she personally outed former first daughter Malia Obama when that young lady protested the pipeline in Park City, Utah, earlier this year (just after her presidential pop left ... (more...)
- March 27, 2017
The Big Little Lies actress was arrested in October while protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline along with over a hundred other activists in North Dakota. "I would have made, like, a face". Indeed, Shailene Woodley has been such an outspoken advocate for the Dakota Access Pipeline protests and #NoDAPL movement that she personally outed former first daughter Malia Obama when that young lady protested the pipeline in Park City, Utah, earlier this year (just after her presidential pop left ... (more...)
BoE: Brexit, Household Indebtedness Main Risks To UK's Financial Stability
- March 27, 2017
It comes amid concerns the United Kingdom has become particularly vulnerable to global investor sentiment after sterling collapsed and bond yields soared in the wake of the Brexit vote. "Sudden adjustment could disrupt the provision of market liquidity and investment banking services", the FPC said in a quarterly policy statement . (more...)
- March 27, 2017
It comes amid concerns the United Kingdom has become particularly vulnerable to global investor sentiment after sterling collapsed and bond yields soared in the wake of the Brexit vote. "Sudden adjustment could disrupt the provision of market liquidity and investment banking services", the FPC said in a quarterly policy statement . (more...)
With 'Mar-a-Lago Act,' Democrats push Trump for transparency
- March 27, 2017
The pool report said that the identities of Trump's dining partners, if any were "unclear". The lawmakers say the legislation is in response to the Trump administration's refusal to extend President Barack Obama's policy of releasing visitor logs at the White House, 90-to-120 days after they were created. (more...)
- March 27, 2017
The pool report said that the identities of Trump's dining partners, if any were "unclear". The lawmakers say the legislation is in response to the Trump administration's refusal to extend President Barack Obama's policy of releasing visitor logs at the White House, 90-to-120 days after they were created. (more...)
Blue-chip stocks of the day: MGM Resorts International (NYSE : MGM)
- March 27, 2017
Mean (EPS) target is set at $1.21. Trend analysis is based on historical data about the stock's performance given the overall trends of the market and particular indicators within the market. Also, insider Robert Baldwin sold 106,160 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 28th. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. (more...)
- March 27, 2017
Mean (EPS) target is set at $1.21. Trend analysis is based on historical data about the stock's performance given the overall trends of the market and particular indicators within the market. Also, insider Robert Baldwin sold 106,160 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 28th. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. (more...)
Amazon is working on several physical store formulas
- March 27, 2017
And it's not just groceries that Amazon is interested in. In a recent report , Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is also discovering the possibilities of selling home appliances, and furniture offline, something that people often refrain from ordering online, to give them a better perspective. (more...)
- March 27, 2017
And it's not just groceries that Amazon is interested in. In a recent report , Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is also discovering the possibilities of selling home appliances, and furniture offline, something that people often refrain from ordering online, to give them a better perspective. (more...)
Trump blames Democrats for failed healthcare bill
- March 27, 2017
Trump could have given an inaugural address that was more explicitly unifying in tone and he could have invited Chuck Schumer to the White House and said, "Chuck, you're not leaving the room until we agree on an infrastructure package". The Trump team is not "closing the door on anything", he told Wallace, adding that "it would be nice to get some Democrats on board". "We can't be chasing the flawless all the time". (more...)
- March 27, 2017
Trump could have given an inaugural address that was more explicitly unifying in tone and he could have invited Chuck Schumer to the White House and said, "Chuck, you're not leaving the room until we agree on an infrastructure package". The Trump team is not "closing the door on anything", he told Wallace, adding that "it would be nice to get some Democrats on board". "We can't be chasing the flawless all the time". (more...)
Dow-DuPont Merger Wins Conditional Approval for Antitrust
- March 27, 2017
The deal is one of a trio of mega mergers that will reshape the industry and consolidate six companies into three. The two other big deals in the industry are ChemChina's [CNNCC.UL] $43 billion bid for Syngenta (SYNN.S) and Bayer's (BAYGn.DE) acquisition of Monsanto (MON.N). (more...)
- March 27, 2017
The deal is one of a trio of mega mergers that will reshape the industry and consolidate six companies into three. The two other big deals in the industry are ChemChina's [CNNCC.UL] $43 billion bid for Syngenta (SYNN.S) and Bayer's (BAYGn.DE) acquisition of Monsanto (MON.N). (more...)
Senators seek visitor logs from White House, Mar-a-Lago
- March 27, 2017
The White House has not acknowledged Trump's activities at the Trump-branded properties, saying that he spent the time holding "meetings". Introduced by Sens. A White House spokeswoman and the National Republican Senatorial Committee did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the bill. "So far, all we've seen from the President is murk", Whitehouse said in a statement . (more...)
- March 27, 2017
The White House has not acknowledged Trump's activities at the Trump-branded properties, saying that he spent the time holding "meetings". Introduced by Sens. A White House spokeswoman and the National Republican Senatorial Committee did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the bill. "So far, all we've seen from the President is murk", Whitehouse said in a statement . (more...)
First, MTR beat Stagecoach to win South West Trains
- March 27, 2017
FirstGroup and MTR will deliver the improvements that people tell us they want right across the South Western franchise area, from Southampton and Portsmouth, to Bristol and Exeter, to Reading, Windsor and London. It added that there would be 35 additional services each day between Monday and Saturday on the London to Portsmouth route, and that Sunday services would be upgraded to the frequency of weekdays. (more...)
- March 27, 2017
FirstGroup and MTR will deliver the improvements that people tell us they want right across the South Western franchise area, from Southampton and Portsmouth, to Bristol and Exeter, to Reading, Windsor and London. It added that there would be 35 additional services each day between Monday and Saturday on the London to Portsmouth route, and that Sunday services would be upgraded to the frequency of weekdays. (more...)
Westminster: Women form human chain on bridge to condemn London terror attack
- March 27, 2017
British-born Islamic convert Khalid Masood, 52, was shot dead after killing four people including a policemen on Wednesday after ramming his auto into pedestrians. Masood killed three pedestrians in his rampage, during which he mowed through people walking across on Westminster Bridge. Assistant commissioner Mark Rowley, the head of United Kingdom counter terrorism, said hundreds of detectives are engaged in the operation as he issued an urgent appeal for information about British-born ... (more...)
- March 27, 2017
British-born Islamic convert Khalid Masood, 52, was shot dead after killing four people including a policemen on Wednesday after ramming his auto into pedestrians. Masood killed three pedestrians in his rampage, during which he mowed through people walking across on Westminster Bridge. Assistant commissioner Mark Rowley, the head of United Kingdom counter terrorism, said hundreds of detectives are engaged in the operation as he issued an urgent appeal for information about British-born ... (more...)
Indian airline blacklists air rage MP
- March 27, 2017
He had also refused to apologise for his misdemeanour later, urging the airline and the employee to say sorry first. However, responding to Adsul, Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapati Raju said that rules were the same for all passengers. The party has also demanded a shutdown in Maharashtra's Osmanabad, the constituency represented by Gaikwad, to protest against the airlines' diktat. (more...)
- March 27, 2017
He had also refused to apologise for his misdemeanour later, urging the airline and the employee to say sorry first. However, responding to Adsul, Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapati Raju said that rules were the same for all passengers. The party has also demanded a shutdown in Maharashtra's Osmanabad, the constituency represented by Gaikwad, to protest against the airlines' diktat. (more...)
High court ruling in special ed case empowers parents
- March 27, 2017
Today's opinion held that "appropriate" goes further than what the lower courts had held. Harry Reid, they invoked the nuclear option to remove the filibuster threat on most presidential appointments, although they kept the 60-vote bar for Supreme Court nominees. (more...)
- March 27, 2017
Today's opinion held that "appropriate" goes further than what the lower courts had held. Harry Reid, they invoked the nuclear option to remove the filibuster threat on most presidential appointments, although they kept the 60-vote bar for Supreme Court nominees. (more...)
NDA govt tables last batch of GST bills in Lok Sabha
- March 27, 2017
Central Goods and Services Tax, Integrated Goods and Services Tax, Union Territories Goods and Services Tax and the compensation law - were approved by the cabinet earlier this month. The amendments can either be rejected or incorporated by the Lok Sabha. He said GST will limit the interface between taxpayer and tax collector. Surjewala accused the Modi government and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley of misusing the Bharatiya Janata Party's majority in Lok Sabha to "trample upon ... (more...)
- March 27, 2017
Central Goods and Services Tax, Integrated Goods and Services Tax, Union Territories Goods and Services Tax and the compensation law - were approved by the cabinet earlier this month. The amendments can either be rejected or incorporated by the Lok Sabha. He said GST will limit the interface between taxpayer and tax collector. Surjewala accused the Modi government and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley of misusing the Bharatiya Janata Party's majority in Lok Sabha to "trample upon ... (more...)
Advertisers demand discounts from Google after row over extremist content on YouTube
- March 27, 2017
This was after Havas UK suspended their spending on the platform last week after which Google had issued a post on their blog that promised their advertisers that soon they would have more control on where their ads seem to appear. YouTube needs to do some damage control and they need to do it fast. The spreading boycott confronts Google with a challenge that threatens to cost it hundreds of millions of dollars. (more...)
- March 27, 2017
This was after Havas UK suspended their spending on the platform last week after which Google had issued a post on their blog that promised their advertisers that soon they would have more control on where their ads seem to appear. YouTube needs to do some damage control and they need to do it fast. The spreading boycott confronts Google with a challenge that threatens to cost it hundreds of millions of dollars. (more...)
Aadhaar can't be made compulsory for welfare schemes' benefits
- March 27, 2017
While giving a jolt to the government, the apex court, however, said that government can not be stopped from using Aadhaar in other schemes like opening of bank accounts. The Centre has indicated that PAN cards could be invalidated by year-end if not linked with Aadhaar. The government had made Aadhaar card compulsory for scholarships and other schemes for the backward castes and the disabled. (more...)
- March 27, 2017
While giving a jolt to the government, the apex court, however, said that government can not be stopped from using Aadhaar in other schemes like opening of bank accounts. The Centre has indicated that PAN cards could be invalidated by year-end if not linked with Aadhaar. The government had made Aadhaar card compulsory for scholarships and other schemes for the backward castes and the disabled. (more...)
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