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Donald Trump's son-in-law had undisclosed contacts with Russian envoy
- May 27, 2017
The Washington Post is reporting that the FBI is investigating meetings that TrumpþÄôs son-in-law, Kushner, had in December 2016, with Russian officials. The FBI has collected data on computer bots, programs that perform repetitive functions like searches, allegedly linked to Russian Federation that helped target and push negative information on Hillary Clinton and positive information on Donald Trump through Facebook and other social media, the officials say. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The Washington Post is reporting that the FBI is investigating meetings that TrumpþÄôs son-in-law, Kushner, had in December 2016, with Russian officials. The FBI has collected data on computer bots, programs that perform repetitive functions like searches, allegedly linked to Russian Federation that helped target and push negative information on Hillary Clinton and positive information on Donald Trump through Facebook and other social media, the officials say. (more...)
Comey knew Clinton email info was fake, created by Russia
- May 27, 2017
Sergey Kislyak , the Russian ambassador to the USA, reported that to his superiors. UPDATE -- 9:08 pm ET: Reuters is reporting that Kushner had "three previously undisclosed contacts" with the ambassador. "Mr Kushner participated in thousands of calls in this time period". Kushner in March said he was ready to testify about his Russian Federation meetings to the Senate Intelligence Committee . (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Sergey Kislyak , the Russian ambassador to the USA, reported that to his superiors. UPDATE -- 9:08 pm ET: Reuters is reporting that Kushner had "three previously undisclosed contacts" with the ambassador. "Mr Kushner participated in thousands of calls in this time period". Kushner in March said he was ready to testify about his Russian Federation meetings to the Senate Intelligence Committee . (more...)
Venezuela says OPEC's task is stabilise oil market and force inventory-draw
- May 27, 2017
Brent, the global oil marker, was down 58 USA cents at $53.37 a barrel, partly on disappointment the cuts had not been increased in size or extended for even longer. "We think that Saudi Arabia will ultimately get what it wants from this meeting", said Kathleen Brooks, research director at City Index. Investors hoped that the alliance would have gone further by extending the cut for a longer period. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Brent, the global oil marker, was down 58 USA cents at $53.37 a barrel, partly on disappointment the cuts had not been increased in size or extended for even longer. "We think that Saudi Arabia will ultimately get what it wants from this meeting", said Kathleen Brooks, research director at City Index. Investors hoped that the alliance would have gone further by extending the cut for a longer period. (more...)
$0.06 Earnings Per Share Expected for Avon Products, Inc. (AVP) This Quarter
- May 27, 2017
Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief operating officer now directly owns 292,241 shares in the company, valued at $1,277,093.17. New Jersey Better Educational Savings reported 120,000 shares. New York State Teachers Retirement System now owns 828,962 shares of the company's stock valued at $4,178,000 after buying an additional 65,100 shares during the period. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief operating officer now directly owns 292,241 shares in the company, valued at $1,277,093.17. New Jersey Better Educational Savings reported 120,000 shares. New York State Teachers Retirement System now owns 828,962 shares of the company's stock valued at $4,178,000 after buying an additional 65,100 shares during the period. (more...)
Olympic champions Scott and Ainslie eye maritime history at America's Cup
- May 27, 2017
A point is awarded for a win and the overall victor gets a bonus point that they take into the America's Cup itself, while the crew with the lowest score is eliminated from the competition. If we can change that it will be something really meaningful for our country. "I obviously have a bit of a connection [to the USA] because my wife is American and my two boys were born in America, but I'm really happy with this team, a team with a lot of nationalities, and we're proud to be representing ... (more...)
- May 27, 2017
A point is awarded for a win and the overall victor gets a bonus point that they take into the America's Cup itself, while the crew with the lowest score is eliminated from the competition. If we can change that it will be something really meaningful for our country. "I obviously have a bit of a connection [to the USA] because my wife is American and my two boys were born in America, but I'm really happy with this team, a team with a lot of nationalities, and we're proud to be representing ... (more...)
Commerce police chief on leave after controversial arrest
- May 27, 2017
In an interview with NBC 5, Carmen Ponder recounted her alleged interaction with Commerce Police Chief Kerry Crews . According to Ponder's attorney, Lee Merritt, the incident in question began after Ponder encountered a risky driver as she made her way to a local WalMart. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
In an interview with NBC 5, Carmen Ponder recounted her alleged interaction with Commerce Police Chief Kerry Crews . According to Ponder's attorney, Lee Merritt, the incident in question began after Ponder encountered a risky driver as she made her way to a local WalMart. (more...)
Ford's ex-CEO leaves company with $51.1 million
- May 27, 2017
Peter Fleet, in his new role as the chairman and CEO of Ford China, will be responsible for Ford China import business, Ford's passenger auto joint venture Changan Ford, investment with Jiangling Motors Corporation and Lincoln business. Lehman Financial holds 1.01% of its portfolio in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) for 145,848 shares. Ford's shares plummeted almost 40% during Fields' tenure, and he was replaced by Hackett on Monday. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Peter Fleet, in his new role as the chairman and CEO of Ford China, will be responsible for Ford China import business, Ford's passenger auto joint venture Changan Ford, investment with Jiangling Motors Corporation and Lincoln business. Lehman Financial holds 1.01% of its portfolio in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) for 145,848 shares. Ford's shares plummeted almost 40% during Fields' tenure, and he was replaced by Hackett on Monday. (more...)
Proposed GST rates on sugar, tea lower
- May 27, 2017
Moreover, it said presently telecom service providers are neither eligible for credit of Value-Added Tax paid on goods nor of special additional duty paid on imported goods/equipments. Furthermore, a number of key inputs such as diesel, electricity duty etc. that are consumed by telecom companies continue to be outside the GST regime , which is why, the telecom sector would continue to reel under significant cascading taxes even under the GST regime. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Moreover, it said presently telecom service providers are neither eligible for credit of Value-Added Tax paid on goods nor of special additional duty paid on imported goods/equipments. Furthermore, a number of key inputs such as diesel, electricity duty etc. that are consumed by telecom companies continue to be outside the GST regime , which is why, the telecom sector would continue to reel under significant cascading taxes even under the GST regime. (more...)
Trump budget faces Dem opposition, GOP doubts about math
- May 27, 2017
Unlike the budgets of previous administrations, Summers said this one is not internally consistent with President Trump's vision. It also slashes Medicaid by over $600 billion beyond the damage done by Trumpcare, further threatening pediatric care, the nursing home benefit, special education programs in schools, and other health care like substance misuse treatment. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Unlike the budgets of previous administrations, Summers said this one is not internally consistent with President Trump's vision. It also slashes Medicaid by over $600 billion beyond the damage done by Trumpcare, further threatening pediatric care, the nursing home benefit, special education programs in schools, and other health care like substance misuse treatment. (more...)
Asian Stocks Higher on Fed's Meeting
- May 27, 2017
The specter of a slower pace of policy tightening underpinned share prices, with the S&P 500 .SPX closing at a record high. ENERGY: Oil futures reversed earlier gains just ahead of a meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and other nations to meet and discuss production. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The specter of a slower pace of policy tightening underpinned share prices, with the S&P 500 .SPX closing at a record high. ENERGY: Oil futures reversed earlier gains just ahead of a meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and other nations to meet and discuss production. (more...)
Tesla's Model X Missing Out on America's Voracious SUV Hunger
- May 27, 2017
Diane Dittmar, of Redwood City, and her dog, Malachi, wait in line in front of the Tesla Motors store to get reservations for the Model 3 sedan at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, Calif., on Thursday, March 31, 2016. IHS Markit shows that the SUV sales has fell consistently during the last two quarters of sales, straying away from the luxury SUV uptick we've seen over the past year. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Diane Dittmar, of Redwood City, and her dog, Malachi, wait in line in front of the Tesla Motors store to get reservations for the Model 3 sedan at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, Calif., on Thursday, March 31, 2016. IHS Markit shows that the SUV sales has fell consistently during the last two quarters of sales, straying away from the luxury SUV uptick we've seen over the past year. (more...)
Are Analysts Bullish about DX (Group) PLC (LON:DX) after last week?
- May 27, 2017
Among 4 analysts covering Trimas ( NASDAQ:TRS ), 0 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 4 Hold. They now have a GBP 193.00p price target on the stock. The stock has a 50 day moving average of GBX 460.14 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 469.25. It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. (NASDAQ:TST). Blackrock Limited Liability Corporation owns 16,585 shares or 0% of their United States portfolio. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Among 4 analysts covering Trimas ( NASDAQ:TRS ), 0 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 4 Hold. They now have a GBP 193.00p price target on the stock. The stock has a 50 day moving average of GBX 460.14 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 469.25. It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. (NASDAQ:TST). Blackrock Limited Liability Corporation owns 16,585 shares or 0% of their United States portfolio. (more...)
Checking the Numbers on JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:JKS)
- May 27, 2017
Guinness Asset Management Ltd boosted its position in shares of JinkoSolar Holding Co.by 5.5% in the first quarter. Finally, Credit Suisse Group AG reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $20.00 price objective on shares of JinkoSolar Holding Co.in a report on Wednesday, March 1st. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Guinness Asset Management Ltd boosted its position in shares of JinkoSolar Holding Co.by 5.5% in the first quarter. Finally, Credit Suisse Group AG reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $20.00 price objective on shares of JinkoSolar Holding Co.in a report on Wednesday, March 1st. (more...)
Durbin rips Republican health care bill after CBO report
- May 27, 2017
But that would be partly because policies would typically provide fewer benefits and sicker people would be priced out, it concluded. Senate staffers will start to draft legislation that would repeal and replace significant parts of the Affordable Care Act next week, GOP senators said Thursday, despite the many differences among members of the caucus over policy. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
But that would be partly because policies would typically provide fewer benefits and sicker people would be priced out, it concluded. Senate staffers will start to draft legislation that would repeal and replace significant parts of the Affordable Care Act next week, GOP senators said Thursday, despite the many differences among members of the caucus over policy. (more...)
Oil prices rebound, sterling hit as May's lead shrinks
- May 27, 2017
But the hoped-for benefits could be short-lived. But a rise in output of USA shale oil is likely to offset the effects of the extended deal. Crude prices held slightly weaker in Asia on Friday fresh from a sharp overnight drop in the USA after OPEC extended output cuts another nine months as expected and markets quickly took profits on gains made in the run-up to the decision. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
But the hoped-for benefits could be short-lived. But a rise in output of USA shale oil is likely to offset the effects of the extended deal. Crude prices held slightly weaker in Asia on Friday fresh from a sharp overnight drop in the USA after OPEC extended output cuts another nine months as expected and markets quickly took profits on gains made in the run-up to the decision. (more...)
Streetwise Investors Taking Note of EQT Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:EQM)
- May 27, 2017
Tortoise Capital Advisors Llc, which manages about $15.07 billion and $15.56 billion US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Tallgrass Energy Partners Lp (NYSE:TEP) by 231,962 shares to 5.95 million shares, valued at $282.51M in 2016Q4, according to the filing. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Tortoise Capital Advisors Llc, which manages about $15.07 billion and $15.56 billion US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Tallgrass Energy Partners Lp (NYSE:TEP) by 231,962 shares to 5.95 million shares, valued at $282.51M in 2016Q4, according to the filing. (more...)
Analysts Set Howden Joinery Group Plc (HWDN) Price Target at $426.89
- May 27, 2017
Jacobs Levy Equity Mgmt Inc stated it has 19,530 shares or 0.05% of all its holdings. With 446,500 avg volume, 10 days are for Trevena Incorporated (NASDAQ:TRVN)'s short sellers to cover TRVN's short positions. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have assigned a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the stock. On Wednesday, April 6 the stock rating was initiated by Societe Generale with "Buy". (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Jacobs Levy Equity Mgmt Inc stated it has 19,530 shares or 0.05% of all its holdings. With 446,500 avg volume, 10 days are for Trevena Incorporated (NASDAQ:TRVN)'s short sellers to cover TRVN's short positions. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have assigned a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the stock. On Wednesday, April 6 the stock rating was initiated by Societe Generale with "Buy". (more...)
Trudeau to promote free trade, climate at G7 summit in Italy
- May 27, 2017
The four-nation tour aimed at galvanising support for action against Islamist terrorism included Saudi Arabia , Israel and the Palestinian territories, Italy , Belgium and the Vatican. "When an American president can not commit clearly to Article 5 at a time when everyone is expecting him to do this then there is the risk that Moscow interprets this as meaning it is no longer valid", said Jan Techau of the American Academy in Berlin. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The four-nation tour aimed at galvanising support for action against Islamist terrorism included Saudi Arabia , Israel and the Palestinian territories, Italy , Belgium and the Vatican. "When an American president can not commit clearly to Article 5 at a time when everyone is expecting him to do this then there is the risk that Moscow interprets this as meaning it is no longer valid", said Jan Techau of the American Academy in Berlin. (more...)
Veeva Systems Inc (VEEV) Issues Q2 Earnings Guidance
- May 27, 2017
BlackRock Inc. raised its position in shares of Veeva Systems by 24,931.6% in the first quarter. Excluding one-time items, the company earned $0.24 per share during the three months ended April 30, up from $0.15 per share during the year-ago period and beating the Capital IQ consensus by $0.06 per share. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
BlackRock Inc. raised its position in shares of Veeva Systems by 24,931.6% in the first quarter. Excluding one-time items, the company earned $0.24 per share during the three months ended April 30, up from $0.15 per share during the year-ago period and beating the Capital IQ consensus by $0.06 per share. (more...)
If FBI wants to talk to Kushner, lawyer says he's ready
- May 27, 2017
Kislyak reported the request to his superiors in Moscow and said the interaction occurred December 1 or 2 at a meeting in Trump Tower, also attended by Trump's first national security adviser Michael Flynn, the newspaper said, citing intercepts of Russian communications reviewed by USA officials. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Kislyak reported the request to his superiors in Moscow and said the interaction occurred December 1 or 2 at a meeting in Trump Tower, also attended by Trump's first national security adviser Michael Flynn, the newspaper said, citing intercepts of Russian communications reviewed by USA officials. (more...)
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