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UK economy grows by only 0.3%
- April 28, 2017
The ONS said sectors such as retail sales and accommodation slowed as prices increased more than spending. Analysts' consensus forecast had been for first-quarter growth of 0.4 percent, with the worst-than-expected result mainly attributable to a slowdown in services sector output, the ONS said. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
The ONS said sectors such as retail sales and accommodation slowed as prices increased more than spending. Analysts' consensus forecast had been for first-quarter growth of 0.4 percent, with the worst-than-expected result mainly attributable to a slowdown in services sector output, the ONS said. (more...)
EU Mulls Starting U.K. Trade Talks Before Fixing Brexit Bill Sum
- April 28, 2017
Talks with Britain, which formally triggered the two-year divorce procedure in March, are to start after the June 8 snap election called by British Prime Minister Theresa May. In recent days the European Union has hardened its position in the negotiating guidelines for what promise to be hard talks ahead of Britain's departure from the bloc in March 2019. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Talks with Britain, which formally triggered the two-year divorce procedure in March, are to start after the June 8 snap election called by British Prime Minister Theresa May. In recent days the European Union has hardened its position in the negotiating guidelines for what promise to be hard talks ahead of Britain's departure from the bloc in March 2019. (more...)
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q4 net over 40 pc at Rs 976 cr
- April 28, 2017
Alpesh Mehta, banking analyst at Motilal Oswal Securities, said, "We are impressed by strong core operating profit growth of over 30%, loan growth of 15%, the 10-basis-point improvement in net interest margin and impeccable asset quality". "I am delighted that Tim has agreed to join the executive team", said Paul Feeney. Besides announcing the sale of its Indian associate, Old Mutual issued the first-quarter update for its United Kingdom business, Old Mutual Wealth. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Alpesh Mehta, banking analyst at Motilal Oswal Securities, said, "We are impressed by strong core operating profit growth of over 30%, loan growth of 15%, the 10-basis-point improvement in net interest margin and impeccable asset quality". "I am delighted that Tim has agreed to join the executive team", said Paul Feeney. Besides announcing the sale of its Indian associate, Old Mutual issued the first-quarter update for its United Kingdom business, Old Mutual Wealth. (more...)
Garden Bridge looks dead in the water as Khan refuses guarantees
- April 28, 2017
Her critical report on April 7 recommended it be scrapped to avoid wasting any more public funds. But London's mayor today refused to honour the pledge made by predecessor Boris Johnson. "I have always been clear that not a penny more of taxpayers' money should be allocated to the project". Khan commissioned Labour MP Margaret Hodge to investigate whether the bridge still represented value for public money. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Her critical report on April 7 recommended it be scrapped to avoid wasting any more public funds. But London's mayor today refused to honour the pledge made by predecessor Boris Johnson. "I have always been clear that not a penny more of taxpayers' money should be allocated to the project". Khan commissioned Labour MP Margaret Hodge to investigate whether the bridge still represented value for public money. (more...)
Taco Charlton Goes No. 28 To The Cowboys
- April 28, 2017
He reminds me physically of Carlos Dunlap at 6-5 5/8 and 277 when Dunlap came out of Florida. No Michigan Wolverines were selected in the first 24 picks of the 2017 NFL Draft but two went in the four picks after that. Wilcox. "I think this year it's tougher than ever, because I do think there's great depth in this draft at positions of need for us". Early registration starts at $40 and includes an exclusive T-shirt and finisher's medal. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
He reminds me physically of Carlos Dunlap at 6-5 5/8 and 277 when Dunlap came out of Florida. No Michigan Wolverines were selected in the first 24 picks of the 2017 NFL Draft but two went in the four picks after that. Wilcox. "I think this year it's tougher than ever, because I do think there's great depth in this draft at positions of need for us". Early registration starts at $40 and includes an exclusive T-shirt and finisher's medal. (more...)
European Parliament President: "New UK government could reverse Brexit"
- April 28, 2017
The opposition Labour Party and Liberal Democrats say they welcome the chance to put their policies to voters, though the Scottish National Party says the election call is a cynical ploy. May's decision to hold the June 8th poll would bring stability to the Brexit negotiations and their aftermath, Tajani said, ensuring that Brussels had would be dealing with the same interlocutors for the next five years. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
The opposition Labour Party and Liberal Democrats say they welcome the chance to put their policies to voters, though the Scottish National Party says the election call is a cynical ploy. May's decision to hold the June 8th poll would bring stability to the Brexit negotiations and their aftermath, Tajani said, ensuring that Brussels had would be dealing with the same interlocutors for the next five years. (more...)
Intel Corporation Setting The Table For Earnings
- April 28, 2017
After the stock market closed, Intel said that for the quarter ending April 1, it earned 66 cents a share, excluding one-time items, on revenue of $14.8 billion, compared with a profit of 54 cents a share on $13.8 billion in sales during the same period a year ago. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
After the stock market closed, Intel said that for the quarter ending April 1, it earned 66 cents a share, excluding one-time items, on revenue of $14.8 billion, compared with a profit of 54 cents a share on $13.8 billion in sales during the same period a year ago. (more...)
Immigration Issue Could Impact Outcome In French Presidential Election
- April 28, 2017
He also shot down the plans of this far-right opponent - Marine Le Pen - to re-establish French borders. Macron and Le Pen represent two different visions of the future of France, its identity and role in Europe and the world. "I will defend the progressive camp to the end", Macron said, who is running to become France's youngest-ever president. What with England's Brexit vote to leave the European Union and the election of Donald Trump , many observers have predicted that a new wave ... (more...)
- April 28, 2017
He also shot down the plans of this far-right opponent - Marine Le Pen - to re-establish French borders. Macron and Le Pen represent two different visions of the future of France, its identity and role in Europe and the world. "I will defend the progressive camp to the end", Macron said, who is running to become France's youngest-ever president. What with England's Brexit vote to leave the European Union and the election of Donald Trump , many observers have predicted that a new wave ... (more...)
Venezuela defies global powers, Trump weighs in
- April 28, 2017
At least 29 persons have been killed in clashes between the government and opposition supporters since the unrest erupted at the beginning of April, according to reports . The head of the OAS had said Venezuela could be expelled from the group, accusing Maduro's government of eroding the country's democracy by delaying elections and refusing to respect the opposition-led Congress. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
At least 29 persons have been killed in clashes between the government and opposition supporters since the unrest erupted at the beginning of April, according to reports . The head of the OAS had said Venezuela could be expelled from the group, accusing Maduro's government of eroding the country's democracy by delaying elections and refusing to respect the opposition-led Congress. (more...)
Pope Francis heads for Egypt as 'pilgrim of peace'
- April 28, 2017
But it comes at a painful time for Egypt's Copts, the Middle East's largest Christian community, three weeks after Islamic State suicide bombers killed 45 people in twin church bombings. Vatican dialogue with the Muslim world, a priority for this pope, was set back significantly when Francis's predecessor Benedict XVI made a speech in 2006 in which he was seen as linking Islam to violence. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
But it comes at a painful time for Egypt's Copts, the Middle East's largest Christian community, three weeks after Islamic State suicide bombers killed 45 people in twin church bombings. Vatican dialogue with the Muslim world, a priority for this pope, was set back significantly when Francis's predecessor Benedict XVI made a speech in 2006 in which he was seen as linking Islam to violence. (more...)
US stocks rally as investors welcome French presidential vote
- April 28, 2017
USA stocks rallied on Monday, tracking a relief rally that swept through Asian and European markets, after centrist candidate and market favorite Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the French presidential election, Reuters reported. Diminished risk for the Eurozone coaxed investors out of the safe-haven assets, like gold, U.S. Treasury bills and German government bonds, into riskier investments, including Spanish, Portuguese and Italian bonds. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
USA stocks rallied on Monday, tracking a relief rally that swept through Asian and European markets, after centrist candidate and market favorite Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the French presidential election, Reuters reported. Diminished risk for the Eurozone coaxed investors out of the safe-haven assets, like gold, U.S. Treasury bills and German government bonds, into riskier investments, including Spanish, Portuguese and Italian bonds. (more...)
Buhari's health: No cause for alarm - Presidency
- April 28, 2017
The presidency thursday disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari has not fully recovered after his medical treatment in the United Kingdom recently, saying his doctors advised him to take things slowly. Buhari, 74, returned home in March after almost two months' medical leave in Britain and said he would need more rest and health tests. He assured that there was no cause for Nigerians to panic over the health of the President Buhari. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
The presidency thursday disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari has not fully recovered after his medical treatment in the United Kingdom recently, saying his doctors advised him to take things slowly. Buhari, 74, returned home in March after almost two months' medical leave in Britain and said he would need more rest and health tests. He assured that there was no cause for Nigerians to panic over the health of the President Buhari. (more...)
White House Considers Re-designating N. Korea as Terrorism Sponsor
- April 28, 2017
The North on Tuesday conducted large-scale, live-fire artillery drills, witnessed by national leader Kim Jong Un, as a reminder of its conventional threat to USA -allied South Korea. "China is doing things", he noted without providing details. "We should go to the home of the commander-in-chief". The latest signal from the Trump administration comes on the heel of warnings that USA military action is an "option on the table" as tensions spike over a series of missile launches by the ... (more...)
- April 28, 2017
The North on Tuesday conducted large-scale, live-fire artillery drills, witnessed by national leader Kim Jong Un, as a reminder of its conventional threat to USA -allied South Korea. "China is doing things", he noted without providing details. "We should go to the home of the commander-in-chief". The latest signal from the Trump administration comes on the heel of warnings that USA military action is an "option on the table" as tensions spike over a series of missile launches by the ... (more...)
Ladbrokes Coral Group PLC Plans Dividend of GBX 2 (LCL)
- April 28, 2017
Monroe Capital had 5 analyst reports since April 27, 2016 according to SRatingsIntel. BNP Paribas has "Neutral" rating and GBX 6400 target. The rating was downgraded by Telsey Advisory Group to "Market Perform" on Tuesday, January 3. The company was downgraded on Tuesday, January 24 by Peel Hunt. The stock of Connect Group PLC (LON:CNCT) earned "Buy" rating by N+1 Singer on Wednesday, October 14. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Monroe Capital had 5 analyst reports since April 27, 2016 according to SRatingsIntel. BNP Paribas has "Neutral" rating and GBX 6400 target. The rating was downgraded by Telsey Advisory Group to "Market Perform" on Tuesday, January 3. The company was downgraded on Tuesday, January 24 by Peel Hunt. The stock of Connect Group PLC (LON:CNCT) earned "Buy" rating by N+1 Singer on Wednesday, October 14. (more...)
Cenovus CEO defends much-criticized $17.7B blockbuster ConocoPhillips deal
- April 28, 2017
One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the company. In related news, insider Alan Craig Reid acquired 9,800 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 5th. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the company. In related news, insider Alan Craig Reid acquired 9,800 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 5th. (more...)
North Korean Video Celebrates Imagined Massive Attack on US Targets
- April 28, 2017
The admiral acknowledged there's uncertainty within US intelligence agencies over how far along North Korea's nuclear and missile programs are. The Trump administration said on Wednesday it aimed to push North Korea into dismantling its nuclear and missile programmes. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
The admiral acknowledged there's uncertainty within US intelligence agencies over how far along North Korea's nuclear and missile programs are. The Trump administration said on Wednesday it aimed to push North Korea into dismantling its nuclear and missile programmes. (more...)
UK GDP slows to a 12-month low in first quarter
- April 28, 2017
They show industrial production falling 0.7 percent - the third consecutive decline - and services output unchanged following a 0.2 percent increase in February. Data points like retail sales and PMI surveys have pointed to this slowdown, but Friday's GDP number is the most concrete example that it is actually happening. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
They show industrial production falling 0.7 percent - the third consecutive decline - and services output unchanged following a 0.2 percent increase in February. Data points like retail sales and PMI surveys have pointed to this slowdown, but Friday's GDP number is the most concrete example that it is actually happening. (more...)
Are US, North Korea heading towards a 'major' conflict? Trump thinks so
- April 28, 2017
Admiral Harris said North Korea remained the biggest threat to security across the region today as it "vigorously" pursued strikes and launches meant to target Australia, South Korea, and the US. and China have veto power, voted last fall to impose a new round of sanctions on the North Korean economy. China says the system's advanced radar can penetrate deep into its territory and undermine its security. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Admiral Harris said North Korea remained the biggest threat to security across the region today as it "vigorously" pursued strikes and launches meant to target Australia, South Korea, and the US. and China have veto power, voted last fall to impose a new round of sanctions on the North Korean economy. China says the system's advanced radar can penetrate deep into its territory and undermine its security. (more...)
Oil prices face second weekly loss as oversupply lingers
- April 28, 2017
The news helped push Brent down through its 200-day moving average (MA) at $51.29 a barrel, a key technical support on price charts, which triggered further selling, analysts said . WTI is now slowly grinding lower, along with the Brent. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up by 24 cents or a total of 0.5% in early trading, a sizeable increase after staying below $50 mark last week. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
The news helped push Brent down through its 200-day moving average (MA) at $51.29 a barrel, a key technical support on price charts, which triggered further selling, analysts said . WTI is now slowly grinding lower, along with the Brent. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up by 24 cents or a total of 0.5% in early trading, a sizeable increase after staying below $50 mark last week. (more...)
Dinakaran case: Delhi Police arrests Hawala operator Naresh
- April 28, 2017
Earlier in the day, a team of Delhi Police probing the Election Commission bribery case brought Dinakaran and his friend Mallikarjuna by flight from the national capital. Dhinakaran, who was appointed deputy general secretary by jailed AIADMK chief V.K. Sasikala, is facing a revolt by an influential section of state ministers who have made a decision to keep the two out of party affairs. (more...)
- April 28, 2017
Earlier in the day, a team of Delhi Police probing the Election Commission bribery case brought Dinakaran and his friend Mallikarjuna by flight from the national capital. Dhinakaran, who was appointed deputy general secretary by jailed AIADMK chief V.K. Sasikala, is facing a revolt by an influential section of state ministers who have made a decision to keep the two out of party affairs. (more...)
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