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White House says air strike on Syrian air base was 'justified'
- April 08, 2017
The Trump administration sent conflicting messages on what the strikes signaled for the overall US policy in Syria. As Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping sat down to dinner at the Florida resort, USA warships in the eastern Mediterranean launched their missiles at 7:40 p.m. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
The Trump administration sent conflicting messages on what the strikes signaled for the overall US policy in Syria. As Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping sat down to dinner at the Florida resort, USA warships in the eastern Mediterranean launched their missiles at 7:40 p.m. (more...)
Jobs Added to the Economy in March, Unemployment Is 4.5%
- April 08, 2017
The monthly average for job creation over the previous six months dipped to 28,900 from 36,500 in February. The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 4.5 percent in March, the lowest level in almost a decade, from 4.7 percent, and an encouraging sign for the job market. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
The monthly average for job creation over the previous six months dipped to 28,900 from 36,500 in February. The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 4.5 percent in March, the lowest level in almost a decade, from 4.7 percent, and an encouraging sign for the job market. (more...)
House votes to overturn internet privacy protections
- April 08, 2017
This will be a major loss for consumers as broadband providers like Comcast , AT&T will be able to sell your personal information to the highest bidder without your permission. The bill doesn't just give ISPs permission to sell people's private Internet behavior, it also includes language to prevent the FCC from ever being able to implement similar privacy rules in the future. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
This will be a major loss for consumers as broadband providers like Comcast , AT&T will be able to sell your personal information to the highest bidder without your permission. The bill doesn't just give ISPs permission to sell people's private Internet behavior, it also includes language to prevent the FCC from ever being able to implement similar privacy rules in the future. (more...)
California math: 1 vote = $500 million in road work
- April 08, 2017
There are 27 Democrats in the Senate and 55 in the Assembly. A group of contractors and construction unions underwrote a $1 million ad blitz on TV and social media. It also creates a new annual vehicle fee that varies based on the value of the auto. However, when their solution to every budget woe is to increase taxes and fees, it's easier to see this proposal as banal more than groundbreaking. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
There are 27 Democrats in the Senate and 55 in the Assembly. A group of contractors and construction unions underwrote a $1 million ad blitz on TV and social media. It also creates a new annual vehicle fee that varies based on the value of the auto. However, when their solution to every budget woe is to increase taxes and fees, it's easier to see this proposal as banal more than groundbreaking. (more...)
Oil edges up, but major recovery unlikely
- April 08, 2017
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were up 3 cents at $47.73 a barrel by 11:25 a.m. EDT, set for a more than 2 percent loss on the week. "Supply remains in focus ahead of the (U.S. Energy Information Administration) EIA report where an increase of more than 322k barrels will see Cushing hit a record". (more...)
- April 08, 2017
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were up 3 cents at $47.73 a barrel by 11:25 a.m. EDT, set for a more than 2 percent loss on the week. "Supply remains in focus ahead of the (U.S. Energy Information Administration) EIA report where an increase of more than 322k barrels will see Cushing hit a record". (more...)
Syria Is Already Flying Missions Out of the Air Base Trump Attacked
- April 08, 2017
Sen. John McCain had supportive words for President Donald Trump on Friday after the USA launched missile strikes against Syrian government targets in response to a chemical weapons attack inside the country days earlier. Amid growing expectations that the USA may investigate whether Russian Federation was complicit in the use of chemical weapons, Russian Federation denounced the U.S. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Sen. John McCain had supportive words for President Donald Trump on Friday after the USA launched missile strikes against Syrian government targets in response to a chemical weapons attack inside the country days earlier. Amid growing expectations that the USA may investigate whether Russian Federation was complicit in the use of chemical weapons, Russian Federation denounced the U.S. (more...)
Was Donald Trump's missile strike in Syria illegal?
- April 08, 2017
The US Navy fired 59 cruise missiles at the base, killing at least seven people and causing what was described as extensive damage. World leaders rallied around the United States after it launched a missile strike early Friday on a Syrian air base in response to this week's chemical attack, while Russian Federation condemned the move as "aggression" and suspended crucial coordination with Washington in Syria's congested skies. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
The US Navy fired 59 cruise missiles at the base, killing at least seven people and causing what was described as extensive damage. World leaders rallied around the United States after it launched a missile strike early Friday on a Syrian air base in response to this week's chemical attack, while Russian Federation condemned the move as "aggression" and suspended crucial coordination with Washington in Syria's congested skies. (more...)
Indianapolis ranks ninth for dog attacks on mail carriers
- April 08, 2017
Los Angeles is this year's worst city, with 80 attacks. The service on Thursday released rankings of 2016 dog attacks by city as part of National Dog Bite Prevention Week , which starts Sunday. Past year in Indianapolis, there were 44 dog attacks on mail carriers. When an unrestrained dog threatens a letter carrier, mail delivery for that address is suspended and returned to the post office, according to a USPS fact sheet. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Los Angeles is this year's worst city, with 80 attacks. The service on Thursday released rankings of 2016 dog attacks by city as part of National Dog Bite Prevention Week , which starts Sunday. Past year in Indianapolis, there were 44 dog attacks on mail carriers. When an unrestrained dog threatens a letter carrier, mail delivery for that address is suspended and returned to the post office, according to a USPS fact sheet. (more...)
Made Tremendous Progress In Ties With China: Donald Trump
- April 08, 2017
US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said both sides agreed on a bold "100-day plan" to address their trade imbalance. "That's the first time I've heard them say that in a bilateral context". The swift action in Syria could be interpreted as a signal especially to defiant nuclear-armed North Korea - and by extension, its ally China - as well as other countries like Iran and Russian Federation of Trump's willingness to use military force if deemed necessary. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said both sides agreed on a bold "100-day plan" to address their trade imbalance. "That's the first time I've heard them say that in a bilateral context". The swift action in Syria could be interpreted as a signal especially to defiant nuclear-armed North Korea - and by extension, its ally China - as well as other countries like Iran and Russian Federation of Trump's willingness to use military force if deemed necessary. (more...)
Why Analysts Stacks up on AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS)?
- April 08, 2017
AKS has been the topic of several analyst reports. Finally, Credit Suisse Group AG downgraded shares of AK Steel Holding from an "outperform" rating to a "neutral" rating and lifted their price target for the company from $8.00 to $9.50 in a report on Thursday, January 12th. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
AKS has been the topic of several analyst reports. Finally, Credit Suisse Group AG downgraded shares of AK Steel Holding from an "outperform" rating to a "neutral" rating and lifted their price target for the company from $8.00 to $9.50 in a report on Thursday, January 12th. (more...)
Higher tax collection, a precursor to growing economy
- April 08, 2017
Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said, "Total net tax revenue grows at 18 per cent to Rs.17.10 lakh crore, highest in last 6 years". A total of Rs 67,382 crore worth illicit wealth was disclosed in the one-time window previous year and first installment was paid in November. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said, "Total net tax revenue grows at 18 per cent to Rs.17.10 lakh crore, highest in last 6 years". A total of Rs 67,382 crore worth illicit wealth was disclosed in the one-time window previous year and first installment was paid in November. (more...)
Last Fed meeting's minutes show talk of paring bond holdings
- April 08, 2017
But there was less agreement over the issues of inflation and Trump's economic plans. "If they do taper the reinvestments not too aggressively, then they won't have to pause for long", said Praveen Korapaty, head of global rates strategy at Credit Suisse in NY. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
But there was less agreement over the issues of inflation and Trump's economic plans. "If they do taper the reinvestments not too aggressively, then they won't have to pause for long", said Praveen Korapaty, head of global rates strategy at Credit Suisse in NY. (more...)
Last Fed meeting's minutes show talk of paring bond holdings
- April 08, 2017
But there was less agreement over the issues of inflation and Trump's economic plans. "If they do taper the reinvestments not too aggressively, then they won't have to pause for long", said Praveen Korapaty, head of global rates strategy at Credit Suisse in NY. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
But there was less agreement over the issues of inflation and Trump's economic plans. "If they do taper the reinvestments not too aggressively, then they won't have to pause for long", said Praveen Korapaty, head of global rates strategy at Credit Suisse in NY. (more...)
'I Think' Susan Rice May Have Committed A Crime
- April 08, 2017
It's not clear when this one will end or whether anything criminal will be found, though Comey has said the investigation is being done with an eye on whether any laws were broken. Woodruff asked Rice about Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., who claimed to have learned that surveillance of foreign individuals might have picked up Trump and his associates, and their names might have been disclosed. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
It's not clear when this one will end or whether anything criminal will be found, though Comey has said the investigation is being done with an eye on whether any laws were broken. Woodruff asked Rice about Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., who claimed to have learned that surveillance of foreign individuals might have picked up Trump and his associates, and their names might have been disclosed. (more...)
Iowa Lawmakers Show Support of Equal Pay Day
- April 08, 2017
Ivanka Trump's tweet linked to a USA Today article headlined, " The pay gap could vanish for all women - sometime in the 23rd century ". "The wage gap really impacts women across their career and lifespans", said Emily Martin, general counsel and vice president for Workplace Justice at the National Women's Law Center . (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Ivanka Trump's tweet linked to a USA Today article headlined, " The pay gap could vanish for all women - sometime in the 23rd century ". "The wage gap really impacts women across their career and lifespans", said Emily Martin, general counsel and vice president for Workplace Justice at the National Women's Law Center . (more...)
UP farm-loan waiver: Punjab farmer leaders unimpressed
- April 08, 2017
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Health Minister Siddharth Nath Singh said that the decision fulfills the promises Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah made to the state's farmers during the assembly polls. The waiver would apply to loan amounts of Rs 1 lakh. Though farm loans mostly comprise crop loan (80%), farmers who took term loan were left out of the announcement. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Health Minister Siddharth Nath Singh said that the decision fulfills the promises Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah made to the state's farmers during the assembly polls. The waiver would apply to loan amounts of Rs 1 lakh. Though farm loans mostly comprise crop loan (80%), farmers who took term loan were left out of the announcement. (more...)
Trump's Keystone XL decision sets up new fight in Nebraska
- April 08, 2017
TransCanada wants to connect the pipeline from western Canada to the pump station at Steele City, Nebraska where it can be connected to the southern portion of the pipeline, sending crude to oil refineries at the Gulf Coast. The Keystone Pipeline approval is here. Now, under Donald Trump, it has reversed course. And he had given officials until next Monday to complete a review of the project. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
TransCanada wants to connect the pipeline from western Canada to the pump station at Steele City, Nebraska where it can be connected to the southern portion of the pipeline, sending crude to oil refineries at the Gulf Coast. The Keystone Pipeline approval is here. Now, under Donald Trump, it has reversed course. And he had given officials until next Monday to complete a review of the project. (more...)
Thousands hold pro-EU march in central London
- April 08, 2017
In Britain, the marches are more protest against Brexit than mere celebration of Europe - and of course, the paint was out. There were calls to cancel the march after Wednesday's attack, which left four people and the perpetrator dead, but organisers said: "We will not be intimidated". (more...)
- April 08, 2017
In Britain, the marches are more protest against Brexit than mere celebration of Europe - and of course, the paint was out. There were calls to cancel the march after Wednesday's attack, which left four people and the perpetrator dead, but organisers said: "We will not be intimidated". (more...)
Hoffman says aggression key to Masters success
- April 08, 2017
Two years ago, Hoffman was five shots behind Spieth in what turned out to be a runaway for the young Texan. He doesn't hit the ball high enough, doesn't putt well enough and isn't mentally long-suffering enough to ever wear green at Augusta National in April. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
Two years ago, Hoffman was five shots behind Spieth in what turned out to be a runaway for the young Texan. He doesn't hit the ball high enough, doesn't putt well enough and isn't mentally long-suffering enough to ever wear green at Augusta National in April. (more...)
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) Position Raised by AQR Capital Management LLC
- April 08, 2017
It improved, as 55 investors sold TJX Companies Inc shares while 372 reduced holdings. PennyMac is managed by investment adviser PNMAC Capital Management and offers primary and special loan servicing through PennyMac Loan Services. 02/05/2016 - PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust was downgraded to "equal-weight" by analysts at Barclays. If you are accessing this piece on another website, it was copied illegally and reposted in violation of U.S. (more...)
- April 08, 2017
It improved, as 55 investors sold TJX Companies Inc shares while 372 reduced holdings. PennyMac is managed by investment adviser PNMAC Capital Management and offers primary and special loan servicing through PennyMac Loan Services. 02/05/2016 - PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust was downgraded to "equal-weight" by analysts at Barclays. If you are accessing this piece on another website, it was copied illegally and reposted in violation of U.S. (more...)
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