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US puts 20% duty on BC lumber exports, retroactive for 90 days
- April 26, 2017
Softwood lumber products include wood siding, flooring, fence pickets, pallet components, door and window frames, and truss components. The US Commerce Department said that in 2016 softwood lumber imports from Canada were valued at $5.66 billion. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Softwood lumber products include wood siding, flooring, fence pickets, pallet components, door and window frames, and truss components. The US Commerce Department said that in 2016 softwood lumber imports from Canada were valued at $5.66 billion. (more...)
AT&T sheds more lucrative wireless customers in 1Q
- April 26, 2017
AT&T and industry leader Verizon Communications Inc are battling Sprint Corp and T-Mobile US Inc for market share in a mature USA wireless market where most USA consumers already have cellphones. The company noted it had 2.7 million wireless net adds for the quarter. Investors were also looking for AT&T to reveal how many subscribers it's been able to attract to DirecTV Now, the pay-TV streaming service launched in late November as a way to combat the decline in cable- and pay-TV ... (more...)
- April 26, 2017
AT&T and industry leader Verizon Communications Inc are battling Sprint Corp and T-Mobile US Inc for market share in a mature USA wireless market where most USA consumers already have cellphones. The company noted it had 2.7 million wireless net adds for the quarter. Investors were also looking for AT&T to reveal how many subscribers it's been able to attract to DirecTV Now, the pay-TV streaming service launched in late November as a way to combat the decline in cable- and pay-TV ... (more...)
Macron win alone won't keep the French bond party going
- April 26, 2017
Perhaps in an effort to broaden her appeal to voters from outside the National Front's (FN's) traditional constituencies, Ms Le Pen announced on Twitter on Monday that she was temporarily stepping down as leader of the far-right party so she could run as a candidate for "all the French". (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Perhaps in an effort to broaden her appeal to voters from outside the National Front's (FN's) traditional constituencies, Ms Le Pen announced on Twitter on Monday that she was temporarily stepping down as leader of the far-right party so she could run as a candidate for "all the French". (more...)
Costco declares $3.1B special dividend
- April 26, 2017
Klingman & Associates LLC increased its position in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation by 25.8% in the third quarter. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 717,296 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $119,322,189.60. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Klingman & Associates LLC increased its position in shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation by 25.8% in the third quarter. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 717,296 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $119,322,189.60. (more...)
Capital & Counties Properties PLC's (CAPC) Hold Rating Reiterated at Liberum Capital
- April 26, 2017
It has underperformed by 28.17% the S&P500. Among 18 analysts covering Babcock International Group PLC ( LON:BAB ), 13 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 4 Hold. Appleton Prns Ma owns 26,836 shares or 0.55% of their U.S. portfolio. Manufacturers Life Insurance The, Ontario - Canada-based fund reported 906 shares. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
It has underperformed by 28.17% the S&P500. Among 18 analysts covering Babcock International Group PLC ( LON:BAB ), 13 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 4 Hold. Appleton Prns Ma owns 26,836 shares or 0.55% of their U.S. portfolio. Manufacturers Life Insurance The, Ontario - Canada-based fund reported 906 shares. (more...)
Schumer, Trump find an unlikely common foe: Canada
- April 26, 2017
Trump made his, apparently unplanned, remarks from the Oval Office before signing a presidential memorandum directing his Department of Commerce to investigate the national security implications of importing foreign-made steel. In a statement issued Friday, Alberta Milk - the organization representing the province's 521 dairy farmers - said its members will not "shy away or be bullied" from promoting Canadian milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and the agricultural marketing system used to produce ... (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Trump made his, apparently unplanned, remarks from the Oval Office before signing a presidential memorandum directing his Department of Commerce to investigate the national security implications of importing foreign-made steel. In a statement issued Friday, Alberta Milk - the organization representing the province's 521 dairy farmers - said its members will not "shy away or be bullied" from promoting Canadian milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and the agricultural marketing system used to produce ... (more...)
Ashtead Group plc (AHT) Earns Outperform Rating from Royal Bank of Canada
- April 26, 2017
Among 6 analysts covering AT&T ( NYSE:AT ), 1 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 5 Hold. Therefore 53% are positive. The Gym Group Plc had 37 analyst reports since December 17, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Jefferies has "Buy" rating and GBX 2665 target. The stock of Nuvista Energy Ltd (TSE:NVA) earned "Buy" rating by TD Securities on Wednesday, August 12. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Among 6 analysts covering AT&T ( NYSE:AT ), 1 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 5 Hold. Therefore 53% are positive. The Gym Group Plc had 37 analyst reports since December 17, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Jefferies has "Buy" rating and GBX 2665 target. The stock of Nuvista Energy Ltd (TSE:NVA) earned "Buy" rating by TD Securities on Wednesday, August 12. (more...)
Lawyer representing United passenger takes on American Airlines
- April 26, 2017
Lately, short-tempered flight attendants and personnel are giving "fight or flight" a new, more literal meaning. Attorney Thomas Demetrio, who represented the aforementioned Dao and will now represent the woman involved with the American Airlines incident, said on the "Today" show that these common issues need to be revealed to the public. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Lately, short-tempered flight attendants and personnel are giving "fight or flight" a new, more literal meaning. Attorney Thomas Demetrio, who represented the aforementioned Dao and will now represent the woman involved with the American Airlines incident, said on the "Today" show that these common issues need to be revealed to the public. (more...)
French Election Result Helps Euro Slip Political Shackles
- April 26, 2017
Polls published on Sunday night showed Macron comfortably beating Le Pen in the run-off if the vote were held now. She has called Macron her "ideal" adversary - Macron is relatively inexperienced and without the infrastructure of an established party, and despite running as an independent is nonetheless widely seen as a continuity candidate of the deeply unpopular government of President Francois Hollande. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Polls published on Sunday night showed Macron comfortably beating Le Pen in the run-off if the vote were held now. She has called Macron her "ideal" adversary - Macron is relatively inexperienced and without the infrastructure of an established party, and despite running as an independent is nonetheless widely seen as a continuity candidate of the deeply unpopular government of President Francois Hollande. (more...)
Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) To Release Earnings
- April 26, 2017
Wynn shares have climbed 37 percent since the beginning of the year, while the Standard & Poor's 500 index has climbed almost 7 percent. Nomura raised Wynn Resorts, Limited from a "reduce" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, January 27th. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Wynn shares have climbed 37 percent since the beginning of the year, while the Standard & Poor's 500 index has climbed almost 7 percent. Nomura raised Wynn Resorts, Limited from a "reduce" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, January 27th. (more...)
Stock Buzz: Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (NYSE:VRX)
- April 26, 2017
They have also reiterated three Buy, one Overweight, 14 Hold, one Underweight, and three Sell ratings for Valeant. The stock volatility for week was 4.14% while for month was 3.80%.The stock, as of last close, traded -3.95% to its 52 week low and was changed -77.90% from its 52 week high. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
They have also reiterated three Buy, one Overweight, 14 Hold, one Underweight, and three Sell ratings for Valeant. The stock volatility for week was 4.14% while for month was 3.80%.The stock, as of last close, traded -3.95% to its 52 week low and was changed -77.90% from its 52 week high. (more...)
Man dragged off flight was a 'bad moment' for United: CEO
- April 26, 2017
United Airlines (UAL) is vowing law enforcement officials won't again be used in dealing with bumped customers. Munoz told ABC News that the problem resulted from a "system failure" that prevented employees from using "common sense" in the situation. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
United Airlines (UAL) is vowing law enforcement officials won't again be used in dealing with bumped customers. Munoz told ABC News that the problem resulted from a "system failure" that prevented employees from using "common sense" in the situation. (more...)
Analyst Target Update & Review on Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH)
- April 26, 2017
The firm has a market capitalization of $35.21 billion, a PE ratio of 22.69 and a beta of 1.28. The average true range of the stock is observed at 0.83 and the relative strength index of the stock is recorded at 53.23. It is the "top line" or "gross income" figure from which costs are subtracted to determine net income. Howland Capital Management LLC's holdings in Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp were worth $2,322,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
The firm has a market capitalization of $35.21 billion, a PE ratio of 22.69 and a beta of 1.28. The average true range of the stock is observed at 0.83 and the relative strength index of the stock is recorded at 53.23. It is the "top line" or "gross income" figure from which costs are subtracted to determine net income. Howland Capital Management LLC's holdings in Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp were worth $2,322,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. (more...)
The Shore Capital Upgrades Associated British Foods plc (ABF) to Buy
- April 26, 2017
The firm has "Buy" rating by Liberum Capital given on Tuesday, February 7. AlphaValue maintained the shares of UU in report on Thursday, August 6 with "Reduce" rating. The rating was maintained by BNP Paribas on Tuesday, August 2 with "Neutral". Connect Group PLC (LON:CNCT) has declined 15.42% since September 23, 2016 and is downtrending. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
The firm has "Buy" rating by Liberum Capital given on Tuesday, February 7. AlphaValue maintained the shares of UU in report on Thursday, August 6 with "Reduce" rating. The rating was maintained by BNP Paribas on Tuesday, August 2 with "Neutral". Connect Group PLC (LON:CNCT) has declined 15.42% since September 23, 2016 and is downtrending. (more...)
Former Czech Republic global Frantisek Rajtoral dies, aged 31
- April 26, 2017
Midfielder Rajtoral made 19 appearances for the Super Lig side after finishing a substitution from Viktoria Plzen, where he won four Czech First League titles in eight seasons. The news reverberated across the global football community with an outpouring of sympathy from organizations and teams, including Rajtoral's former club Viktoria Plzen. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Midfielder Rajtoral made 19 appearances for the Super Lig side after finishing a substitution from Viktoria Plzen, where he won four Czech First League titles in eight seasons. The news reverberated across the global football community with an outpouring of sympathy from organizations and teams, including Rajtoral's former club Viktoria Plzen. (more...)
PPG raises bid for Dutch Akzo Nobel to $28.8 billion
- April 26, 2017
Monday, in a letter to Akzo, PPG said its latest offer represents " one last invitation " for Akzo to reconsider its previous denials. "In accordance with its fiduciary duties and acting under the Dutch governance code the Board of Management and Supervisory Board of AkzoNobel will carefully review and consider this proposal ". (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Monday, in a letter to Akzo, PPG said its latest offer represents " one last invitation " for Akzo to reconsider its previous denials. "In accordance with its fiduciary duties and acting under the Dutch governance code the Board of Management and Supervisory Board of AkzoNobel will carefully review and consider this proposal ". (more...)
The usually upbeat Jack Ma: There will be pain
- April 26, 2017
The e-commerce giant - equivalent to where eBay stands - has invested in everything from film production to streaming services and cloud-based computing. As he took the stage, the crowd surged closer and snapped selfies with Ma in the background. The firm is moving into untapped rural markets and investing in new sources of income, like online media and cloud computing - one of its fastest-growing businesses past year. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
The e-commerce giant - equivalent to where eBay stands - has invested in everything from film production to streaming services and cloud-based computing. As he took the stage, the crowd surged closer and snapped selfies with Ma in the background. The firm is moving into untapped rural markets and investing in new sources of income, like online media and cloud computing - one of its fastest-growing businesses past year. (more...)
Overbooked airlines are here to stay
- April 26, 2017
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to analyze "the problem of overbooking passengers throughout the industry". After they approached him a few more times , "he refused and became more and more disruptive and belligerent ". "It doesn't really matter what class you are flying, doesn't matter how much you paid for your ticket, really they have a fairly broad, nearly comprehensive ability to do whatever they want", Fearns said about United. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to analyze "the problem of overbooking passengers throughout the industry". After they approached him a few more times , "he refused and became more and more disruptive and belligerent ". "It doesn't really matter what class you are flying, doesn't matter how much you paid for your ticket, really they have a fairly broad, nearly comprehensive ability to do whatever they want", Fearns said about United. (more...)
Alitalia expected to start bankruptcy procedures
- April 26, 2017
The company is de facto controlled by Etihad Airways, which acquired a 49 per cent stake when it saved Alitalia from bankruptcy in 2014. Sources say the company will use that meeting to consider whether to enter special administration, under which the government would be asked to appoint a commissioner to assess whether the carrier can be overhauled or should be wound up. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
The company is de facto controlled by Etihad Airways, which acquired a 49 per cent stake when it saved Alitalia from bankruptcy in 2014. Sources say the company will use that meeting to consider whether to enter special administration, under which the government would be asked to appoint a commissioner to assess whether the carrier can be overhauled or should be wound up. (more...)
Tremendously disheartening that we part ways: Bill O'Reilly on his ouster
- April 26, 2017
And he keeps echoing in the broader media landscape. But as allegations against him mounted advertisers began to abandon the show, many of them provoked to action by a Twitter campaign by a group calling itself Sleeping Giants, which had earlier found success in demanding advertisers quit Breitbart News, the hardline right-wing website with close links to the Trump White House. (more...)
- April 26, 2017
And he keeps echoing in the broader media landscape. But as allegations against him mounted advertisers began to abandon the show, many of them provoked to action by a Twitter campaign by a group calling itself Sleeping Giants, which had earlier found success in demanding advertisers quit Breitbart News, the hardline right-wing website with close links to the Trump White House. (more...)
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