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Retail sales remain the heartbeat of consumer activity
- April 15, 2017
Retail trade sales declined 0.2% from February and are up 5.5% from past year. There are signs consumers are growing more cautious even though the unemployment rate declined in March to 4.5 percent. The so-called core CPI, which strips out food and energy costs, fell 0.1 percent, the first and biggest drop since January 2010, after rising 0.2 percent in February. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Retail trade sales declined 0.2% from February and are up 5.5% from past year. There are signs consumers are growing more cautious even though the unemployment rate declined in March to 4.5 percent. The so-called core CPI, which strips out food and energy costs, fell 0.1 percent, the first and biggest drop since January 2010, after rising 0.2 percent in February. (more...)
Delta Air Lines cancels almost 300 flights nationally
- April 15, 2017
Delta Air Lines Inc. struggled to recover on Sunday from strong storms last week that led to 3,700 canceled flights, endangering its reputation for reliability. When Delta doesn't fly aircraft, not only do customers not get to their destination, but flight crews don't get to where they are scheduled to be. Delta is offering refunds to passengers whose flights are canceled, and they do not travel. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Delta Air Lines Inc. struggled to recover on Sunday from strong storms last week that led to 3,700 canceled flights, endangering its reputation for reliability. When Delta doesn't fly aircraft, not only do customers not get to their destination, but flight crews don't get to where they are scheduled to be. Delta is offering refunds to passengers whose flights are canceled, and they do not travel. (more...)
US Treasury: China not a currency manipulator
- April 15, 2017
His unilateral decision to launch nearly 60 cruise missiles on a Syrian airbase in retaliation for the attack has raised concerns in Asia about a similar strike against North Korea, a Chinese ally. That led to last week's summit. The greenback and U.S. Treasury yields took a heavy hit after Trump's comments to the Wall Street Journal, in which he said the strength of the dollar would hurt the economy. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
His unilateral decision to launch nearly 60 cruise missiles on a Syrian airbase in retaliation for the attack has raised concerns in Asia about a similar strike against North Korea, a Chinese ally. That led to last week's summit. The greenback and U.S. Treasury yields took a heavy hit after Trump's comments to the Wall Street Journal, in which he said the strength of the dollar would hurt the economy. (more...)
ELON MUSK: Tesla will unveil two electric trucks
- April 15, 2017
In an interview given to CNBC, Bob Lutz said that now, Elon Musk is the greatest salesman in the world who is selling his electric cars. At the time, Musk said both electric vehicles were in the early stages of development and should be ready for unveiling the following year. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
In an interview given to CNBC, Bob Lutz said that now, Elon Musk is the greatest salesman in the world who is selling his electric cars. At the time, Musk said both electric vehicles were in the early stages of development and should be ready for unveiling the following year. (more...)
When Is Tax Day 2017?
- April 15, 2017
If you were not able to complete your tax return by that deadline then it is important that you submit a Form 4868 Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Video: What you need to know if you. Triple check your bank account information if you want a direct deposit for a refund to correctly show up in your account, not someone else's account. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
If you were not able to complete your tax return by that deadline then it is important that you submit a Form 4868 Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Video: What you need to know if you. Triple check your bank account information if you want a direct deposit for a refund to correctly show up in your account, not someone else's account. (more...)
When Is This Year's Deadline For Filing Tax Returns?
- April 15, 2017
This is the easy part. And that's how the tax deadline got pushed back to Tuesday, the 18th. You don't have to give a reason, and the vast majority of automatic extension requests are granted. In our example, that can mean shelling out an extra $250. Filing tax returns is confusing enough but will be much more complicated this year for tens ... (more...)
- April 15, 2017
This is the easy part. And that's how the tax deadline got pushed back to Tuesday, the 18th. You don't have to give a reason, and the vast majority of automatic extension requests are granted. In our example, that can mean shelling out an extra $250. Filing tax returns is confusing enough but will be much more complicated this year for tens ... (more...)
Pope off to maximum-security prison for foot washing ritual
- April 15, 2017
Pope Francis has washed the feet of more than a dozen inmates during his visit to an Italian high-security prison for former mafia members in a pre-Easter ritual to spread the message of hope and love. VATICAN CITY (AP ) - Pope Francis, wearing a plain, long white coat, is presiding over the traditional Way of the Cross procession at Rome's Colosseum to mark Good Friday. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Pope Francis has washed the feet of more than a dozen inmates during his visit to an Italian high-security prison for former mafia members in a pre-Easter ritual to spread the message of hope and love. VATICAN CITY (AP ) - Pope Francis, wearing a plain, long white coat, is presiding over the traditional Way of the Cross procession at Rome's Colosseum to mark Good Friday. (more...)
Saturday Easter Egg Hunts in Sheridan County
- April 15, 2017
Activities include pictures with the Easter Bunny, eggs and treats. The annual hunt, which takes place at 1 p.m. on Saturday at county fairgrounds off Hot Springs Boulevard north of Las Vegas, will have roughly 8,000 eggs for eager kids. Saks Egg Hunt at Keystone Mall, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Cultural Trail Easter Egg Hunt at 3 locations on Cultural Trail downtown, starts at 10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt at The Plaza at the Barrington - Carmel, starts at 1:30 p.m. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Activities include pictures with the Easter Bunny, eggs and treats. The annual hunt, which takes place at 1 p.m. on Saturday at county fairgrounds off Hot Springs Boulevard north of Las Vegas, will have roughly 8,000 eggs for eager kids. Saks Egg Hunt at Keystone Mall, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Cultural Trail Easter Egg Hunt at 3 locations on Cultural Trail downtown, starts at 10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt at The Plaza at the Barrington - Carmel, starts at 1:30 p.m. (more...)
Airtel offers up to 30 GB free data for 3 months
- April 15, 2017
As per an email sent by Airtel's CEO Gopal Vittal, the company would give 10 GB of free data every month to the customers how have availed the scheme. So, we are going a step ahead. The same applies for the Rs. 399 plan as well, but you can call to any network across India with this pack. The company after withdrawing the "Summer Surprise" plan earlier this week launched a new scheme called " Dhan Dhana Dhan ", offering "unlimited" data under recharge packs starting from Rs 309. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
As per an email sent by Airtel's CEO Gopal Vittal, the company would give 10 GB of free data every month to the customers how have availed the scheme. So, we are going a step ahead. The same applies for the Rs. 399 plan as well, but you can call to any network across India with this pack. The company after withdrawing the "Summer Surprise" plan earlier this week launched a new scheme called " Dhan Dhana Dhan ", offering "unlimited" data under recharge packs starting from Rs 309. (more...)
Estimated Worldwide Sales For Nintendo Switch's First Month Revealed
- April 15, 2017
NPD's data accounts only for US sales, but the current global estimate puts March Switch totals at 2.4 million consoles sold. The new Nintendo Switch launched on March 3 and as expected, it sold out on launch day. As for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the game sold 1.3 million units in America during the same period, including 925,000 copies for the Switch, and 460,000 units for the Wii U. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
NPD's data accounts only for US sales, but the current global estimate puts March Switch totals at 2.4 million consoles sold. The new Nintendo Switch launched on March 3 and as expected, it sold out on launch day. As for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the game sold 1.3 million units in America during the same period, including 925,000 copies for the Switch, and 460,000 units for the Wii U. (more...)
Nintendo Switch Becomes Fastest-Selling System In Nintendo History
- April 15, 2017
Nintendo says the Switch is its fastest-selling console in history - besting the Wii and the Super Nintendo, among others. This makes the Switch the fastest selling console from Nintendo to date, though these numbers are within a "nontraditional month". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Nintendo says the Switch is its fastest-selling console in history - besting the Wii and the Super Nintendo, among others. This makes the Switch the fastest selling console from Nintendo to date, though these numbers are within a "nontraditional month". (more...)
Trump son-in-law Kushner withheld Russian Federation meetings on security form
- April 15, 2017
Republican strategist Charlie Black, who has known Mr Trump for 30 years, said he did not think a shakeup was imminent and the current White House reflects Mr Trump's traditional approach to running his business. Kushner, who has no foreign policy or military experience, has been tasked with several important issues for the Trump administration such as Middle East peace and liaison to both China and Mexico. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Republican strategist Charlie Black, who has known Mr Trump for 30 years, said he did not think a shakeup was imminent and the current White House reflects Mr Trump's traditional approach to running his business. Kushner, who has no foreign policy or military experience, has been tasked with several important issues for the Trump administration such as Middle East peace and liaison to both China and Mexico. (more...)
United States puts 6 nations on monitoring list for currency practices
- April 15, 2017
And although the administration's first report to Congress on the foreign exchange policies of United States trading partners continues the stance of the Obama administration, putting six countries with troublesome policies on a watch list, it takes a much tougher tone. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
And although the administration's first report to Congress on the foreign exchange policies of United States trading partners continues the stance of the Obama administration, putting six countries with troublesome policies on a watch list, it takes a much tougher tone. (more...)
NM Consumer Advocates Condemn Internet Privacy Rollback
- April 15, 2017
Congress' decision last week blocked rules introduced in 2015 that prohibited ISPs from sharing web browsing history with other advertisers and other companies without a customer's consent. Had the FCC's proposed rules gone into effect, Quinn wrote , they would have prevented AT&T from harnessing customer data while leaving the data access of Facebook, Google, and other internet companies untouched. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Congress' decision last week blocked rules introduced in 2015 that prohibited ISPs from sharing web browsing history with other advertisers and other companies without a customer's consent. Had the FCC's proposed rules gone into effect, Quinn wrote , they would have prevented AT&T from harnessing customer data while leaving the data access of Facebook, Google, and other internet companies untouched. (more...)
Deadline for filing tax returns is Tuesday this year
- April 15, 2017
With the Indians playing ball and the Cavaliers entering the playoffs this can only mean one other thing - that the tax filing deadline is upon us. If you don't need the extension but instead simply don't have the money to pay what you owe, the IRS offers installment plans. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
With the Indians playing ball and the Cavaliers entering the playoffs this can only mean one other thing - that the tax filing deadline is upon us. If you don't need the extension but instead simply don't have the money to pay what you owe, the IRS offers installment plans. (more...)
Canadian government unveils marijuana legalization bill
- April 15, 2017
The prime minister revealed legislation on Thursday that would make it legal to recreationally smoke marijuana across Canada. Adults 18 and older would be allowed to publicly possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis, or its equivalent in non-dried form. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
The prime minister revealed legislation on Thursday that would make it legal to recreationally smoke marijuana across Canada. Adults 18 and older would be allowed to publicly possess up to 30 grams of dried cannabis, or its equivalent in non-dried form. (more...)
Maple Leafs face daunting Capitals in opening round
- April 15, 2017
Tom Wilson , Capitals - Wilson's first playoff goal 5:15 into overtime lifted the Capitals to victory and avoided what could have been a morale-crushing defeat. Instead of spending Friday wondering what would happen if they went down 2-0, Washington gets to tell themselves the worst is over, for now. Van Riemsdyk sent the rebound toward the net, and it caromed off the post out to Marner, who banged it home at 1:35. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Tom Wilson , Capitals - Wilson's first playoff goal 5:15 into overtime lifted the Capitals to victory and avoided what could have been a morale-crushing defeat. Instead of spending Friday wondering what would happen if they went down 2-0, Washington gets to tell themselves the worst is over, for now. Van Riemsdyk sent the rebound toward the net, and it caromed off the post out to Marner, who banged it home at 1:35. (more...)
Delta to offer up to $10K to passengers on overbooked flights
- April 15, 2017
Delta supervisors can now offer up to $9,950, up from a $1,350 maximum for passengers on overbooked flights. A video showing the passenger, David Dao, being forced out of his seat and dragged off the plane by security officials, went viral. (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Delta supervisors can now offer up to $9,950, up from a $1,350 maximum for passengers on overbooked flights. A video showing the passenger, David Dao, being forced out of his seat and dragged off the plane by security officials, went viral. (more...)
Tesla (TSLA) Shares Gain as Musk Tweets New Car Details
- April 15, 2017
Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, announced the move via his Twitter account, tweeting : "Tesla Semi truck unveil set for September". "Team has done an wonderful job", Musk tweeted Thursday of the semi truck. We can also report a rough timeline for when a Tesla pickup truck (ute) will be available, with Elon Musk replying to a tweet saying it will be available "in 18 to 24 months". (more...)
- April 15, 2017
Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, announced the move via his Twitter account, tweeting : "Tesla Semi truck unveil set for September". "Team has done an wonderful job", Musk tweeted Thursday of the semi truck. We can also report a rough timeline for when a Tesla pickup truck (ute) will be available, with Elon Musk replying to a tweet saying it will be available "in 18 to 24 months". (more...)
Tesla's next trick will be an electric semi truck
- April 15, 2017
While Musk was teasing info without specifics, as an extra added bonus he mentioned the next Roadster will be a convertible. Tesla Motors overtook General Motors to become the biggest U.S. Last year, Musk announced that Tesla plans to build a new pickup truck , an urban bus, and launch a sharing system of self-driving cars. Tesla is all ready to catalyze manufacturers and consumers to transition to electric vehicles more rapidly by coming up with compelling electric vehicles to ... (more...)
- April 15, 2017
While Musk was teasing info without specifics, as an extra added bonus he mentioned the next Roadster will be a convertible. Tesla Motors overtook General Motors to become the biggest U.S. Last year, Musk announced that Tesla plans to build a new pickup truck , an urban bus, and launch a sharing system of self-driving cars. Tesla is all ready to catalyze manufacturers and consumers to transition to electric vehicles more rapidly by coming up with compelling electric vehicles to ... (more...)
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