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U.S. lumber tariffs to hinder Canada's lumber industry
- April 27, 2017
A long road remains after Donald Trump fired the starting pistol in yet another softwood lumber fight, one of several trade disputes the USA and Canada are set to spend years sorting out. The National Association of Home Builders says with a tariff on Canadian lumber, house prices could jump by 6.5 percent, raising the cost of a new home to $900,000. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
A long road remains after Donald Trump fired the starting pistol in yet another softwood lumber fight, one of several trade disputes the USA and Canada are set to spend years sorting out. The National Association of Home Builders says with a tariff on Canadian lumber, house prices could jump by 6.5 percent, raising the cost of a new home to $900,000. (more...)
United Airlines makes changes to boarding policies
- April 27, 2017
The embattled airline's image took a hit earlier this month after video of police dragging a seated passenger off a plane in Chicago to make room for United crew members went viral. "I breached public trust with this event and how we responded", Oscar Munoz told The Associated Press. In a video of the incident taken by a fellow passenger , Dao could be heard telling personnel, "I won't go, I'm a physician I have to work tomorrow, 8 o'clock..." The report from United also provided new ... (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The embattled airline's image took a hit earlier this month after video of police dragging a seated passenger off a plane in Chicago to make room for United crew members went viral. "I breached public trust with this event and how we responded", Oscar Munoz told The Associated Press. In a video of the incident taken by a fellow passenger , Dao could be heard telling personnel, "I won't go, I'm a physician I have to work tomorrow, 8 o'clock..." The report from United also provided new ... (more...)
N+1 Singer Reiterates "Corporate" Rating for Vp plc (VP)
- April 27, 2017
Digital Realty Trust now has $17.90B valuation. They expect $-0.19 earnings per share, up 26.92% or $0.07 from last year's $-0.26 per share. About 9,571 shares traded. About 69,350 shares traded. It has underperformed by 2.27% the S&P500. Investors sentiment decreased to 0.43 in 2016 Q4. Since January 1, 0001, it had 0 buys, and 3 selling transactions for $393,147 activity. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Digital Realty Trust now has $17.90B valuation. They expect $-0.19 earnings per share, up 26.92% or $0.07 from last year's $-0.26 per share. About 9,571 shares traded. About 69,350 shares traded. It has underperformed by 2.27% the S&P500. Investors sentiment decreased to 0.43 in 2016 Q4. Since January 1, 0001, it had 0 buys, and 3 selling transactions for $393,147 activity. (more...)
Assad regime behind sarin gas attack, French analysis finds
- April 27, 2017
The OPCW said on April 19 sarin or a similar banned toxin was used in the attack, but it is not mandated to assign responsibility. The attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun kille scores of people. "The French intelligence services consider that only Bashar al-Assad and some of his most influential entourage can give the order to use chemical weapons", Reuters quoted the report as saying. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The OPCW said on April 19 sarin or a similar banned toxin was used in the attack, but it is not mandated to assign responsibility. The attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun kille scores of people. "The French intelligence services consider that only Bashar al-Assad and some of his most influential entourage can give the order to use chemical weapons", Reuters quoted the report as saying. (more...)
Crude Oil Slinks Near USD52 Despite Demand Hopes
- April 27, 2017
USA gasoline stockpiles rose by 1.5 million barrels last week, defying market consensus of a 2-million decline, according to the weekly report released by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) Wednesday. In London, June Brent crude LCOM7, -3.75% on the ICE exchange shed 16 cents, or 0.3%, at $54.73 a barrel. American Petroleum Institute (API) reported that U.S. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
USA gasoline stockpiles rose by 1.5 million barrels last week, defying market consensus of a 2-million decline, according to the weekly report released by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) Wednesday. In London, June Brent crude LCOM7, -3.75% on the ICE exchange shed 16 cents, or 0.3%, at $54.73 a barrel. American Petroleum Institute (API) reported that U.S. (more...)
Comprehensive Stock Analysis Of Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO)
- April 27, 2017
Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc now has $16.96 billion valuation. The stock rose 0.60% or $0.23 reaching $37.44. The target implies a 5.59% spike from where the shares are now trading. Shares have risen 15.23% over the trailing 6 months. It is down 14.41% since September 19, 2016 and is uptrending. (NASDAQ:BMRN) earned "Outperform" rating by Raymond James on Friday, October 2. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc now has $16.96 billion valuation. The stock rose 0.60% or $0.23 reaching $37.44. The target implies a 5.59% spike from where the shares are now trading. Shares have risen 15.23% over the trailing 6 months. It is down 14.41% since September 19, 2016 and is uptrending. (NASDAQ:BMRN) earned "Outperform" rating by Raymond James on Friday, October 2. (more...)
Confirmed: Arsenal v Leicester line-ups: Giroud dropped
- April 27, 2017
When looking at the table, second-placed Spurs are 14 points ahead of sixth-placed Arsenal, who are in danger of missing out on a Champions League place. The Chilean was given a yellow card for not being the required two metres away. He touched him on the face - I don't know whether accidentally or not. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
When looking at the table, second-placed Spurs are 14 points ahead of sixth-placed Arsenal, who are in danger of missing out on a Champions League place. The Chilean was given a yellow card for not being the required two metres away. He touched him on the face - I don't know whether accidentally or not. (more...)
Las Vegas Sands 1Q Earnings: Macau & Cotai Weak
- April 27, 2017
Las Vegas Sands Corp. now has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $59.72. Among 3 analysts covering Brookline Bancorp ( NASDAQ:BRKL ), 0 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 3 Hold. Bronson Point Management Ltd owns 10,000 shares. This is up from its earnings per share of 47 cents that was reported during the same time a year ago. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Las Vegas Sands Corp. now has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $59.72. Among 3 analysts covering Brookline Bancorp ( NASDAQ:BRKL ), 0 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 3 Hold. Bronson Point Management Ltd owns 10,000 shares. This is up from its earnings per share of 47 cents that was reported during the same time a year ago. (more...)
United Announces New Policies on Overbookings
- April 27, 2017
Instead of being commended for those signs of progress, however, it has faced more than two weeks of withering criticism and mockery. Upon releasing the report , Mr Munoz apologised again and faulted his initial response to the incident. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Instead of being commended for those signs of progress, however, it has faced more than two weeks of withering criticism and mockery. Upon releasing the report , Mr Munoz apologised again and faulted his initial response to the incident. (more...)
Trump proposes major tax cuts, 15% corporate rate
- April 27, 2017
Without spurring some substantial growth, Trump's tax plan will probably worsen what's broadly considered a fairly unsatisfactory budget picture. "This is about growing the economy, creating jobs." said Gary Cohn, Chief Economic Adviser to Trump. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Without spurring some substantial growth, Trump's tax plan will probably worsen what's broadly considered a fairly unsatisfactory budget picture. "This is about growing the economy, creating jobs." said Gary Cohn, Chief Economic Adviser to Trump. (more...)
Donald Trump's tax cut may hit emerging markets
- April 27, 2017
The highlight of the proposal is a reduction in federal income-tax rate to 15 percent from the current 35 percent, for corporations, small businesses and partnerships of all sizes, although the effective top rate is far less after tax breaks. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The highlight of the proposal is a reduction in federal income-tax rate to 15 percent from the current 35 percent, for corporations, small businesses and partnerships of all sizes, although the effective top rate is far less after tax breaks. (more...)
Hollande urges French to reject Le Pen in presidential run-off vote
- April 27, 2017
While the Républicains' official line is "not to vote Le Pen", Christian Estrosi, head of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, where the FN is very strong, said any members failing to clearly call for a Macron vote should be "excluded". The other candidates, including those from the traditional mainstream left and right parties, were eliminated. "I will feel more free and above all, above party politics, which I think is important". (more...)
- April 27, 2017
While the Républicains' official line is "not to vote Le Pen", Christian Estrosi, head of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, where the FN is very strong, said any members failing to clearly call for a Macron vote should be "excluded". The other candidates, including those from the traditional mainstream left and right parties, were eliminated. "I will feel more free and above all, above party politics, which I think is important". (more...)
White House readies order to quit NAFTA - administration official
- April 27, 2017
The White House announcement came hours after administration officials said Trump was considering a draft executive order to withdraw the USA from the deal - though administration officials cautioned it was just one of a number of options being discussed by the president and his staff. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The White House announcement came hours after administration officials said Trump was considering a draft executive order to withdraw the USA from the deal - though administration officials cautioned it was just one of a number of options being discussed by the president and his staff. (more...)
Trump's plan for tax cuts takes whack at New Yorkers
- April 27, 2017
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) slammed the proposal . The corporate tax rate would drop from 35 percent to 15 percent, making the United States more competitive with European nations. The National Taxpayers Union estimates that Americans spend just under 7 billion hours a year at a cost of more than $262 billion on compliance and record-keeping expenses. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) slammed the proposal . The corporate tax rate would drop from 35 percent to 15 percent, making the United States more competitive with European nations. The National Taxpayers Union estimates that Americans spend just under 7 billion hours a year at a cost of more than $262 billion on compliance and record-keeping expenses. (more...)
French riot police clash with youths protesting election
- April 27, 2017
Russian Federation denied any involvement in the attacks on Macron's campaign. Needing millions more votes to beat Macron in France's May 7 presidential runoff, she has been hammering hard her claims that more French jobs would be lost overseas under Macron's more economically liberal program. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Russian Federation denied any involvement in the attacks on Macron's campaign. Needing millions more votes to beat Macron in France's May 7 presidential runoff, she has been hammering hard her claims that more French jobs would be lost overseas under Macron's more economically liberal program. (more...)
Russian Federation bans three organizations linked to Kremlin critic
- April 27, 2017
Open Russia said on its website that police arrived at the group's office in early afternoon and were searching it without providing an explanation. The president has said he regards the businessman as a common thief. The protests have been approved in 11 cities, although not in Moscow or St. Petersburg. Rights group Amnesty International said the move marked the first instance that a group founded by Russians and operating only in Russia had been placed on the list. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Open Russia said on its website that police arrived at the group's office in early afternoon and were searching it without providing an explanation. The president has said he regards the businessman as a common thief. The protests have been approved in 11 cities, although not in Moscow or St. Petersburg. Rights group Amnesty International said the move marked the first instance that a group founded by Russians and operating only in Russia had been placed on the list. (more...)
WTI, Brent crude oil futures settle higher
- April 27, 2017
Oil prices fell on Thursday, weighed down by oversupply, but losses were limited by expectations that major exporters would agree to extend production cuts to try to rebalance the market. CT (12:25 GMT). The Asian nation imported a record amount of crude last month, topping the U.S.as the world's biggest buyer during the first quarter. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
Oil prices fell on Thursday, weighed down by oversupply, but losses were limited by expectations that major exporters would agree to extend production cuts to try to rebalance the market. CT (12:25 GMT). The Asian nation imported a record amount of crude last month, topping the U.S.as the world's biggest buyer during the first quarter. (more...)
Lloyds Bank profits double in first three months of the year
- April 27, 2017
The lender's shares are 3.6% higher this morning after it reported higher-than-expected pre-tax profits in the quarter of £1.3bn, compared to £ 654m a year ago. Lloyds Banking Group has hit peak Antonio Horta-Osorio. On Monday, August 3 the stock rating was maintained by Beaufort Securities with "Hold". In other words, the ratio reveals how effective the firm is at turning shareholder investment into company profits. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The lender's shares are 3.6% higher this morning after it reported higher-than-expected pre-tax profits in the quarter of £1.3bn, compared to £ 654m a year ago. Lloyds Banking Group has hit peak Antonio Horta-Osorio. On Monday, August 3 the stock rating was maintained by Beaufort Securities with "Hold". In other words, the ratio reveals how effective the firm is at turning shareholder investment into company profits. (more...)
Rupee advances 13 paise in early trade
- April 27, 2017
The flagship Sensex soared 287.40 points to finish at 29,943.24, while Nifty jumped 88.65 points to 9,306.60. It has extended its early gains and is now trading at its highest level since August 15, 2015. The rupee ended at 104.84 to the greenback, unchanged from the previous day's closing rate. Indian rupee has appreciated against USA dollar on Thursday. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The flagship Sensex soared 287.40 points to finish at 29,943.24, while Nifty jumped 88.65 points to 9,306.60. It has extended its early gains and is now trading at its highest level since August 15, 2015. The rupee ended at 104.84 to the greenback, unchanged from the previous day's closing rate. Indian rupee has appreciated against USA dollar on Thursday. (more...)
Trump's Proposed US-Mexico Border Wall Will Not Be Built - US Congressman
- April 27, 2017
The White House and Congress were preparing for a showdown this week. During the campaign, he repeatedly described an "impenetrable physical wall" along the length of the southern border that would be built from concrete, rebar and steel and stand as high as his venues' ceilings. (more...)
- April 27, 2017
The White House and Congress were preparing for a showdown this week. During the campaign, he repeatedly described an "impenetrable physical wall" along the length of the southern border that would be built from concrete, rebar and steel and stand as high as his venues' ceilings. (more...)
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