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Tamil Nadu farmers drink urine at Jantar Mantar demanding drought relief
- April 23, 2017
The protesting farmers have, in addition to drinking their own urine, worn sarees, eaten dead rats, stripped nude and have worn the skulls of deceased farmers. "This is do or die". The desperate Tamil Nadu farmers who have been protesting in Delhi's Jantar Mantar for 40 days since March 14 has taken a freakish step by drinking urine on Saturday to make their voices heard. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The protesting farmers have, in addition to drinking their own urine, worn sarees, eaten dead rats, stripped nude and have worn the skulls of deceased farmers. "This is do or die". The desperate Tamil Nadu farmers who have been protesting in Delhi's Jantar Mantar for 40 days since March 14 has taken a freakish step by drinking urine on Saturday to make their voices heard. (more...)
Trump signs order to implement 'Buy American, Hire American'
- April 23, 2017
The new directive also attracted skepticism from Chuck Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader, who said Trump's policies put profits over people. Created in 1990, H-1B enables United States companies to sponsor nonimmigrant visas to temporarily employ foreign workers with bachelor's degrees in areas like computer programming, engineering, and science. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The new directive also attracted skepticism from Chuck Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader, who said Trump's policies put profits over people. Created in 1990, H-1B enables United States companies to sponsor nonimmigrant visas to temporarily employ foreign workers with bachelor's degrees in areas like computer programming, engineering, and science. (more...)
Is MGM Resorts International (MGM) Sell Now?
- April 23, 2017
The Firm operates through the commercial real estate financial intermediary segment. The price/earnings ratio (P/E) is 14.56 and the forward P/E ratio stands at 18.08. Therefore 100% are positive. MGM Resorts International has a 52-week low of $21.12 and a 52-week high of $30.62. The firm earned "Overweight" rating on Tuesday, October 13 by JP Morgan. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The Firm operates through the commercial real estate financial intermediary segment. The price/earnings ratio (P/E) is 14.56 and the forward P/E ratio stands at 18.08. Therefore 100% are positive. MGM Resorts International has a 52-week low of $21.12 and a 52-week high of $30.62. The firm earned "Overweight" rating on Tuesday, October 13 by JP Morgan. (more...)
Pagegroup PLC (PAGE) Upgraded by Credit Suisse Group AG to "Neutral"
- April 23, 2017
The brokerage now has GBX 500 ($6.29) price target on the stock, up from their prior price target of GBX 400 ($5.03). Ratings analysis reveals 88% of Vonage's analysts are positive. President Energy PLC is engaged in the exploration for and the evaluation and production of oil and gas. The company has market cap of 6.40 billion GBP. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The brokerage now has GBX 500 ($6.29) price target on the stock, up from their prior price target of GBX 400 ($5.03). Ratings analysis reveals 88% of Vonage's analysts are positive. President Energy PLC is engaged in the exploration for and the evaluation and production of oil and gas. The company has market cap of 6.40 billion GBP. (more...)
Wedbush Equities Analysts Lower Earnings Estimates for Genuine Parts Company (GPC)
- April 23, 2017
Integrated Wealth Management now owns 2,482 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $249,000 after buying an additional 87 shares during the period. Girard Partners LTD. raised its stake in shares of Genuine Parts Company by 13.1% in the third quarter. 9 analysts on average are expecting the company to report revenue of $4.04 Billion for the current quarter. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Integrated Wealth Management now owns 2,482 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $249,000 after buying an additional 87 shares during the period. Girard Partners LTD. raised its stake in shares of Genuine Parts Company by 13.1% in the third quarter. 9 analysts on average are expecting the company to report revenue of $4.04 Billion for the current quarter. (more...)
Wisconsin unemployment rate fell to 3.4 percent in March
- April 23, 2017
Arkansas' civilian labor force gained 3,188, a result of 4,428 more employed and 1,240 fewer unemployed Arkansans. "Massachusetts continues to experience low levels of unemployment", said Ronald L. The United States unemployment rate is 4.6 percent. Since its recent peak of 7.3 percent in 2009 during the recession, the jobless rate has been steadily falling. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Arkansas' civilian labor force gained 3,188, a result of 4,428 more employed and 1,240 fewer unemployed Arkansans. "Massachusetts continues to experience low levels of unemployment", said Ronald L. The United States unemployment rate is 4.6 percent. Since its recent peak of 7.3 percent in 2009 during the recession, the jobless rate has been steadily falling. (more...)
United Airlines' Corporate Clients Are Pushing for Customer Service Fixes
- April 23, 2017
In the week since United Airlines made headlines when a ticketed passenger was aggressively hauled off his flight, the company has updated its crew travel policies to ensure passengers won't get booted and compensated all travelers on the fateful fight. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
In the week since United Airlines made headlines when a ticketed passenger was aggressively hauled off his flight, the company has updated its crew travel policies to ensure passengers won't get booted and compensated all travelers on the fateful fight. (more...)
Toyota Reveals Plan for Hydrogen-Powered Semi-Truck
- April 23, 2017
Kenworth, while not involved in Project Portal , says it is "delighted" to see Toyota using a T660 to test the hydrogen fuel technology. Toyota is participating in the Accelerating the Development and Commercialization of Fuel Cell Vehicles in China project, and will carry out demonstration tests on the Mirai FCV for three years between 2017 and 2020. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Kenworth, while not involved in Project Portal , says it is "delighted" to see Toyota using a T660 to test the hydrogen fuel technology. Toyota is participating in the Accelerating the Development and Commercialization of Fuel Cell Vehicles in China project, and will carry out demonstration tests on the Mirai FCV for three years between 2017 and 2020. (more...)
Ontario to tax non-resident foreign housing buyers 15%
- April 23, 2017
Do you trust the Ontario government can avoid unintended consequences in its housing intervention? The foreign-buyer tax would be effective in all markets within Greater Golden Horseshoe, which is bounded by Peterborough to the east, the Niagara region to the south, Waterloo to the west and Orillia to the north. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Do you trust the Ontario government can avoid unintended consequences in its housing intervention? The foreign-buyer tax would be effective in all markets within Greater Golden Horseshoe, which is bounded by Peterborough to the east, the Niagara region to the south, Waterloo to the west and Orillia to the north. (more...)
Mamata Banerjee meets Naveen Patnaik; denies political discussion
- April 23, 2017
When asked about BJP's electoral success in the recently-concluded Assembly elections in five states, Banerjee said: "I don't believe they are the threat". The BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi can not do anything, if the regional parties unite together. Asserting that BJD is a natural ally to TMC, Banerjee said that TMC has great respect for the BJD. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
When asked about BJP's electoral success in the recently-concluded Assembly elections in five states, Banerjee said: "I don't believe they are the threat". The BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi can not do anything, if the regional parties unite together. Asserting that BJD is a natural ally to TMC, Banerjee said that TMC has great respect for the BJD. (more...)
Ravi Shankar Prasad draws flak, defends 'sanctity to Muslims' remark
- April 23, 2017
Those who are stick to the BJP ideology vote for them, those who are anti-BJP, vote for the opposition, but, it is the government's responsibility to extend their support to each and every individual". "I acknowledged very clearly, but have we given them proper sanctity or not?" Is the law minister doing charity by giving sanctity? On Friday, Ravi Shankar Prasad addressing a Mindmine Summit said, "We have got thirteen chief ministers of our own". (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Those who are stick to the BJP ideology vote for them, those who are anti-BJP, vote for the opposition, but, it is the government's responsibility to extend their support to each and every individual". "I acknowledged very clearly, but have we given them proper sanctity or not?" Is the law minister doing charity by giving sanctity? On Friday, Ravi Shankar Prasad addressing a Mindmine Summit said, "We have got thirteen chief ministers of our own". (more...)
Trump's EPA to reconsider oil and gas emissions rule
- April 23, 2017
O'Grady, talking to reporters at EPA's Region 5 office downtown, said EPA had about 18,000 employees nationwide in 1999 and now has about 15,000. "He should sit down with the EPA employees and answer their questions about how these cuts will impact their work, and the environment". (more...)
- April 23, 2017
O'Grady, talking to reporters at EPA's Region 5 office downtown, said EPA had about 18,000 employees nationwide in 1999 and now has about 15,000. "He should sit down with the EPA employees and answer their questions about how these cuts will impact their work, and the environment". (more...)
Mnuchin Calls IMF's U.S. Forecast Conservative as He Chases 3%
- April 23, 2017
The wealthy. What's more, Trump's discriminatory tax cuts in favor of large corporations and wealthy individuals will make income and wealth inequality worse between the very high income and lower income Americans. "Tax reform is way too complicated", he added . During a Friday afternoon interview with the Associated Press , President Trump said he will unveil a "massive" tax cut for individuals and businesses on "Wednesday or shortly thereafter". (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The wealthy. What's more, Trump's discriminatory tax cuts in favor of large corporations and wealthy individuals will make income and wealth inequality worse between the very high income and lower income Americans. "Tax reform is way too complicated", he added . During a Friday afternoon interview with the Associated Press , President Trump said he will unveil a "massive" tax cut for individuals and businesses on "Wednesday or shortly thereafter". (more...)
Trump calls North Korea a menace during conference
- April 23, 2017
The United States is aware of a higher-than-usual level of activity by Chinese bomber planes, signalling a possible heightened state of readiness, US officials told Reuters on Thursday, but downplayed concerns and left open a range of possible reasons. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The United States is aware of a higher-than-usual level of activity by Chinese bomber planes, signalling a possible heightened state of readiness, US officials told Reuters on Thursday, but downplayed concerns and left open a range of possible reasons. (more...)
Three exciting new features coming to your Facebook
- April 23, 2017
He first revealed it last year and, according to it, Facebook wants to integrate augmented and virtual reality, along with artificial intelligence , into real, palpable parts of the business over the following 10 years. And since this is just the beta version which is already looking promising, we are eager to see what improvements and new features Facebook will bring in the future. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
He first revealed it last year and, according to it, Facebook wants to integrate augmented and virtual reality, along with artificial intelligence , into real, palpable parts of the business over the following 10 years. And since this is just the beta version which is already looking promising, we are eager to see what improvements and new features Facebook will bring in the future. (more...)
Pence Issues North Korea Another Strong Warning: "Sword Stands Ready"
- April 23, 2017
North Korean Vice-Foreign Minister Han Song Ryol told the BBC this week that his country "will be conducting more missile tests on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis", threatening "all-out war" in the event of USA military action. North Korea's most recent missile launch, which ended in failure, was most likely a test of a KN-17 Scud missile, Fox News reported . They also noted the confusion over the redeployment of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson , which had not ... (more...)
- April 23, 2017
North Korean Vice-Foreign Minister Han Song Ryol told the BBC this week that his country "will be conducting more missile tests on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis", threatening "all-out war" in the event of USA military action. North Korea's most recent missile launch, which ended in failure, was most likely a test of a KN-17 Scud missile, Fox News reported . They also noted the confusion over the redeployment of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson , which had not ... (more...)
Mnuchin urges International Monetary Fund to enhance FX surveillance
- April 23, 2017
At a meeting last month in Baden-Baden, Germany, the G-20 dropped a pledge to oppose trade protectionism amid pushback from the Trump administration, which says trade policy needs to more clearly benefit American companies and workers. Lagarde noted that strong language condemning protectionism and promoting efforts to combat climate change, while taken out of the communique, remained in a separate document setting out the IMF's policy agenda. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
At a meeting last month in Baden-Baden, Germany, the G-20 dropped a pledge to oppose trade protectionism amid pushback from the Trump administration, which says trade policy needs to more clearly benefit American companies and workers. Lagarde noted that strong language condemning protectionism and promoting efforts to combat climate change, while taken out of the communique, remained in a separate document setting out the IMF's policy agenda. (more...)
March for Science slated for Saturday
- April 23, 2017
Protesters in major university cities in Europe posted pictures on Twitter of marches in Bonn, Helsinki, Munich and Stockholm. Inspired by the global demonstration March for Science, NICS will include a almost 1-mile long walk around downtown New Haven. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Protesters in major university cities in Europe posted pictures on Twitter of marches in Bonn, Helsinki, Munich and Stockholm. Inspired by the global demonstration March for Science, NICS will include a almost 1-mile long walk around downtown New Haven. (more...)
Oil prices remain level on OPEC's assurance to rebalance crude market
- April 23, 2017
The bank expects US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude to reach $62 a barrel and Brent crude to average $65 per barrel by year-end. The latest data which covers production up to 14th of April show that the US production has reached 9.252 million barrels per day, which is the highest level of production since August 2015. (more...)
- April 23, 2017
The bank expects US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude to reach $62 a barrel and Brent crude to average $65 per barrel by year-end. The latest data which covers production up to 14th of April show that the US production has reached 9.252 million barrels per day, which is the highest level of production since August 2015. (more...)
Le Pen Wants All Terrorist Suspects Expelled From France
- April 23, 2017
Anti-establishment sentiment coupled with public disenchantment over economic malaise and security concerns throughout the election campaigns. Centrist Emmanuel Macron, who narrowly leads a tight race ahead of Le Pen, said the solutions were not as simple as she suggested, and that there was "no such thing as zero risk". (more...)
- April 23, 2017
Anti-establishment sentiment coupled with public disenchantment over economic malaise and security concerns throughout the election campaigns. Centrist Emmanuel Macron, who narrowly leads a tight race ahead of Le Pen, said the solutions were not as simple as she suggested, and that there was "no such thing as zero risk". (more...)
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