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French elections: Candidates cast their ballots in final round of voting
- May 07, 2017
Le Pen posted her party's biggest-ever vote in the first ballot. Le Pen vowed to overhaul her party as part of a strategy to win as many seats as possible in next month's parliamentary election. French media covered the hack in various ways, with left-leading Liberation giving it prominence on its website, but television news channels opting not to mention it. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Le Pen posted her party's biggest-ever vote in the first ballot. Le Pen vowed to overhaul her party as part of a strategy to win as many seats as possible in next month's parliamentary election. French media covered the hack in various ways, with left-leading Liberation giving it prominence on its website, but television news channels opting not to mention it. (more...)
USA growth hits three-year low at start of 2017
- May 07, 2017
The ONS had previously reported the biggest fall in trade for retailers in seven years over the same three months. A key indicator of how the economy is performing, especially since the European Union referendum vote last June, is business investment, which economists say is falling as companies await the outcome of Brexit talks. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The ONS had previously reported the biggest fall in trade for retailers in seven years over the same three months. A key indicator of how the economy is performing, especially since the European Union referendum vote last June, is business investment, which economists say is falling as companies await the outcome of Brexit talks. (more...)
Nigeria official says 62 Chibok girls released
- May 07, 2017
Amnesty International is calling for more attention to victims of "less-publicized mass abductions" by Boko Haram extremists. Oludolapo Osinbajo, center, wife of the Nigerian vice president, consoles one of the 21 released Chibok girls who were released last October. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Amnesty International is calling for more attention to victims of "less-publicized mass abductions" by Boko Haram extremists. Oludolapo Osinbajo, center, wife of the Nigerian vice president, consoles one of the 21 released Chibok girls who were released last October. (more...)
Three thousand migrants rescued in the Mediterranean: coast guard
- May 07, 2017
Those rescued in the Mediterranean Sea have told aid workers they paid more than $10,000 (£7,750) each to be taken from Dhaka to Dubai or Turkey and onwards to Libya, where the violence and chaos engulfing the fractured country is fuelling powerful smuggling networks, The Independent said in the report. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Those rescued in the Mediterranean Sea have told aid workers they paid more than $10,000 (£7,750) each to be taken from Dhaka to Dubai or Turkey and onwards to Libya, where the violence and chaos engulfing the fractured country is fuelling powerful smuggling networks, The Independent said in the report. (more...)
French cybersecurity agency to probe Macron hacking attack
- May 07, 2017
The official said the Macron team asked the campaign oversight commission Saturday to bring in cybersecurity agency ANSSI to study the hack. It said the unidentified hackers accessed staffers' personal and professional emails and leaked campaign finance material and contracts - as well as fake decoy documents - online. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The official said the Macron team asked the campaign oversight commission Saturday to bring in cybersecurity agency ANSSI to study the hack. It said the unidentified hackers accessed staffers' personal and professional emails and leaked campaign finance material and contracts - as well as fake decoy documents - online. (more...)
(X) Forecasted to Post Q2 2017 Earnings of $0.30 Per Share
- May 07, 2017
For the outlook of the current financial quarter, Analysts think the firm will post 0.15 earnings per share. The company generated a return on equity (ROE) of -14.90%. Looking at the stock's movement on the chart, United States Steel Corporation recorded a 52-week high of $41.83. The business's 50 day moving average is 6.98 and its 200 day moving average is 8.08. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
For the outlook of the current financial quarter, Analysts think the firm will post 0.15 earnings per share. The company generated a return on equity (ROE) of -14.90%. Looking at the stock's movement on the chart, United States Steel Corporation recorded a 52-week high of $41.83. The business's 50 day moving average is 6.98 and its 200 day moving average is 8.08. (more...)
China's first indigenous passenger jet completes maiden flight
- May 07, 2017
The nation's State Council, the top administrative authority, sent a congratulatory note to the designers. China's ministerial cabinet said that the successful test was a major breakthrough for the country's aircraft production industry. The plane still relies on a wide array of imported technology though, it is for instance powered by engines from French-US supplier CFM International. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The nation's State Council, the top administrative authority, sent a congratulatory note to the designers. China's ministerial cabinet said that the successful test was a major breakthrough for the country's aircraft production industry. The plane still relies on a wide array of imported technology though, it is for instance powered by engines from French-US supplier CFM International. (more...)
Berkshire Hathaway's 2017 Shareholders Meeting
- May 07, 2017
Wells Fargo spokesman Mark Folk said "we agree" with Buffett's comments, and have taken " decisive actions " to fix the problems and "make things right for customers". If they signed up for all of the features, even better, the employees said. Buffett says Bogle played a major role in creating the index funds that are common today, and that has helped millions of investors earn more because the fees are so cheap. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Wells Fargo spokesman Mark Folk said "we agree" with Buffett's comments, and have taken " decisive actions " to fix the problems and "make things right for customers". If they signed up for all of the features, even better, the employees said. Buffett says Bogle played a major role in creating the index funds that are common today, and that has helped millions of investors earn more because the fees are so cheap. (more...)
Warren Buffett kicks off annual meeting with a quip
- May 07, 2017
Past year more than 37,000 shareholders had attended the meeting where Berkshire's dozens of businesses were showcased. "The main problem was that they didn't act when they learned about it". "The five largest market cap companies in America are worth $2.5 trillion and require no equity capital". "We certainly don't add to value by calling them up and saying we developed a better system", said Buffett. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Past year more than 37,000 shareholders had attended the meeting where Berkshire's dozens of businesses were showcased. "The main problem was that they didn't act when they learned about it". "The five largest market cap companies in America are worth $2.5 trillion and require no equity capital". "We certainly don't add to value by calling them up and saying we developed a better system", said Buffett. (more...)
Buffett says Trump tax proposal won't fundamentally change Berkshire
- May 07, 2017
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is the largest investor in the American bank, holding a 10 percent stake in Wells Fargo worth almost $27 billion. Buffett told the more than 30,000 people who attended the annual meeting that flawed compensation systems - such as the arrangement that rewarded Wells Fargo employees for meeting aggressive sales goals - can promote the wrong behavior. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is the largest investor in the American bank, holding a 10 percent stake in Wells Fargo worth almost $27 billion. Buffett told the more than 30,000 people who attended the annual meeting that flawed compensation systems - such as the arrangement that rewarded Wells Fargo employees for meeting aggressive sales goals - can promote the wrong behavior. (more...)
Pope Francis and Trump to meet despite disagreements
- May 07, 2017
Trump's first foreign trip is coming later in his presidency than any president since Lyndon B. Johnson, who waited over 10 months after President John F. Trump has sought to forge strong ties with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the start of his presidency in hopes of facilitating peace. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Trump's first foreign trip is coming later in his presidency than any president since Lyndon B. Johnson, who waited over 10 months after President John F. Trump has sought to forge strong ties with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the start of his presidency in hopes of facilitating peace. (more...)
US job growth rebounds sharply, unemployment rate hits 4.4%
- May 07, 2017
The civilian labor force participation rate was 62.9%, a 0.1% decrease from March. Over the last 12 months, financial activities has added 173,000 jobs. The education sub-industry, which is part of the health care and social assistance sector added 4,000 jobs in April. Even with the volatility related to weather, job growth monthly over the first three months of 2017 was near that of previous year which averaged 180,000. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The civilian labor force participation rate was 62.9%, a 0.1% decrease from March. Over the last 12 months, financial activities has added 173,000 jobs. The education sub-industry, which is part of the health care and social assistance sector added 4,000 jobs in April. Even with the volatility related to weather, job growth monthly over the first three months of 2017 was near that of previous year which averaged 180,000. (more...)
Free comic book day at Geek City May 6
- May 07, 2017
Shortly after, comic book icons like Superman, Captain America and Wonder Woman became patriotic war-time staples. "It's something we do yearly", he said. "But for Halloween, we've done Green Lanterns and Red Lanterns and even the Scooby-Doo gang", Tolerico said. It brings everybody together. Customers check-out at what Rubber Mallet Comics has to offer on Saturday. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Shortly after, comic book icons like Superman, Captain America and Wonder Woman became patriotic war-time staples. "It's something we do yearly", he said. "But for Halloween, we've done Green Lanterns and Red Lanterns and even the Scooby-Doo gang", Tolerico said. It brings everybody together. Customers check-out at what Rubber Mallet Comics has to offer on Saturday. (more...)
Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting
- May 07, 2017
By comparison, the two stock-pickers at Berkshire, Ted Weschler and Todd Combs, manage about $US20 billion between them and get paid $1 million a year in salary, plus bonuses based on the amount by which they beat the S&P 500 Index. Berkshire bought the BNSF railroad in 2010. Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway's chairman and chief executive, said here Saturday that free trade is beneficial to Americans, but the government should also make policies to take care of displaced workers who are ... (more...)
- May 07, 2017
By comparison, the two stock-pickers at Berkshire, Ted Weschler and Todd Combs, manage about $US20 billion between them and get paid $1 million a year in salary, plus bonuses based on the amount by which they beat the S&P 500 Index. Berkshire bought the BNSF railroad in 2010. Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway's chairman and chief executive, said here Saturday that free trade is beneficial to Americans, but the government should also make policies to take care of displaced workers who are ... (more...)
Japan sets up support system to promote universal health care
- May 07, 2017
Aso said Japan, the biggest donor to the ADB, would contribute $40 million to a fund promote use of high technology. This includes support for public-private partnerships or PPP and direct financing to private companies engaged in solar, wind and geothermal power, ports, telecommunications and highways as well as private sector projects in education, health and agriculture. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Aso said Japan, the biggest donor to the ADB, would contribute $40 million to a fund promote use of high technology. This includes support for public-private partnerships or PPP and direct financing to private companies engaged in solar, wind and geothermal power, ports, telecommunications and highways as well as private sector projects in education, health and agriculture. (more...)
Wenger apologises for petulant Ozil and urges Oxlade-Chamberlain to stay
- May 07, 2017
Ozil has underperformed in an Arsenal team that have disappointed overall this season, but Wenger has also moved to question whether the player can handle the criticism that's come his way ahead of the weekend's clash with Manchester United. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Ozil has underperformed in an Arsenal team that have disappointed overall this season, but Wenger has also moved to question whether the player can handle the criticism that's come his way ahead of the weekend's clash with Manchester United. (more...)
Quarterly EPS Forecast Review: CenturyLink, Inc. (CTL)
- May 07, 2017
The company is scheduled to report its next earnings report after the market closes on Wednesday, May 3rd. Jefferies Group analyst M. Mccormack now anticipates that the technology company will earn $0.49 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.56. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
The company is scheduled to report its next earnings report after the market closes on Wednesday, May 3rd. Jefferies Group analyst M. Mccormack now anticipates that the technology company will earn $0.49 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.56. (more...)
Yogi Adityanath flags off 27 new luxury buses
- May 07, 2017
Yogi was speaking at an interaction session hosted by a TV channel. "Uttar Pradesh lagged behind in implementing central government schemes.the previous government did not have the intention to do so". None of the cities, barring Varanasi, from the state found a place in the list of 100 cleanest cities in 'Swachh Survekshan-2017.' Gonda in the state was adjudged the dirtiest in the country. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Yogi was speaking at an interaction session hosted by a TV channel. "Uttar Pradesh lagged behind in implementing central government schemes.the previous government did not have the intention to do so". None of the cities, barring Varanasi, from the state found a place in the list of 100 cleanest cities in 'Swachh Survekshan-2017.' Gonda in the state was adjudged the dirtiest in the country. (more...)
GOOGL) continues to beat expectations — Alphabet Inc(NASDAQ
- May 07, 2017
Page also congratulates a couple of new CEO's under the Alphabet umbrella, which includes Marwan Fawaz, who became the CEO of Nest past year, after Tony Fadell left the company. Meanwhile, Alphabet's net profit amounted to $5.42bn, showing a huge 29pc gain on the same time previous year. To put things in some perspective, Amazon also reported its first-quarter results today, and said its web services generated $3.7 billion and operating income of $890 million. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
Page also congratulates a couple of new CEO's under the Alphabet umbrella, which includes Marwan Fawaz, who became the CEO of Nest past year, after Tony Fadell left the company. Meanwhile, Alphabet's net profit amounted to $5.42bn, showing a huge 29pc gain on the same time previous year. To put things in some perspective, Amazon also reported its first-quarter results today, and said its web services generated $3.7 billion and operating income of $890 million. (more...)
Tillerson Singles Out China in Trump's New Approach on North Korea
- May 07, 2017
They also assured the United States that Asean was making progress with a framework for a code of conduct in the South China Sea, where several Asean countries have overlapping territorial claims with China, which has been beefing up its civilian and military presence in the area. (more...)
- May 07, 2017
They also assured the United States that Asean was making progress with a framework for a code of conduct in the South China Sea, where several Asean countries have overlapping territorial claims with China, which has been beefing up its civilian and military presence in the area. (more...)
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