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Trump makes G-7 deal on trade, takes rain check on climate
- May 28, 2017
US officials said he had enjoyed "robust" conversations with his allies in Sicily and had also learnt a lot - especially in the debate on climate change, which he has previously dismissed as a hoax. The protests are expected to be peaceful, but the shop owners say they are mindful of violence that has taken place during past G-7 meetings. During the conversation, which was described as friendly, Trump denied that he had ever supported Marine Le Pen despite the fact that he had tweeted ... (more...)
- May 28, 2017
US officials said he had enjoyed "robust" conversations with his allies in Sicily and had also learnt a lot - especially in the debate on climate change, which he has previously dismissed as a hoax. The protests are expected to be peaceful, but the shop owners say they are mindful of violence that has taken place during past G-7 meetings. During the conversation, which was described as friendly, Trump denied that he had ever supported Marine Le Pen despite the fact that he had tweeted ... (more...)
Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) EPS Analysis
- May 28, 2017
Cisco Systems has a 12 month low of $27.13 and a 12 month high of $34.60. The Stock now has a Weekly Volatility of 1.20% and Monthly Volatility of 0.98%. The stock had closed down 1.4% in regular trading, compared with the 1.78% slump in the index. The stock witnessed 5.58% gains, 8% gains and 12.34% gains for the 1-month, 3-month and 6-month period, respectively. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Cisco Systems has a 12 month low of $27.13 and a 12 month high of $34.60. The Stock now has a Weekly Volatility of 1.20% and Monthly Volatility of 0.98%. The stock had closed down 1.4% in regular trading, compared with the 1.78% slump in the index. The stock witnessed 5.58% gains, 8% gains and 12.34% gains for the 1-month, 3-month and 6-month period, respectively. (more...)
Arsene Wenger on his future after Arsenal 2
- May 28, 2017
The Arsenal manager had Mesut Ozil playing a little deeper to make an extra man in midfield and with it overwhelm Ngolo Kante and Nemanja Matic , while the Chelsea wing-backs, so important to their forward play, weren't given any time on the ball as well. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The Arsenal manager had Mesut Ozil playing a little deeper to make an extra man in midfield and with it overwhelm Ngolo Kante and Nemanja Matic , while the Chelsea wing-backs, so important to their forward play, weren't given any time on the ball as well. (more...)
Oil price decline after OPEC output cut extension an 'overreaction'
- May 28, 2017
The deal was extended Thursday through next March in order to trim the supply glut in the global market , bring balance to supply and demand worldwide, and increase crude prices. The American Automobile Association projected 34.6 million people will drive 50 miles (80 km) or more from home during the end-of-month holiday period, the most since 37.3 million in 2005 and a 2.4 increase from previous year. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
The deal was extended Thursday through next March in order to trim the supply glut in the global market , bring balance to supply and demand worldwide, and increase crude prices. The American Automobile Association projected 34.6 million people will drive 50 miles (80 km) or more from home during the end-of-month holiday period, the most since 37.3 million in 2005 and a 2.4 increase from previous year. (more...)
Ex-Senate staffer: Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning has died
- May 28, 2017
Bunning, a conservative Republican, served on the local city council and in the Kentucky state Senate before he launched a failed campaign for governor in 1983. Baseball union head Tony Clark hailed Bunning for his work in creating the players' union back in 1966. The following year, Bunning, who played baseball during an era marked by low wages and an open devotion to the game, introduced a bill to crack down on performance-enhancing drugs in pro sports. (more...)
- May 28, 2017
Bunning, a conservative Republican, served on the local city council and in the Kentucky state Senate before he launched a failed campaign for governor in 1983. Baseball union head Tony Clark hailed Bunning for his work in creating the players' union back in 1966. The following year, Bunning, who played baseball during an era marked by low wages and an open devotion to the game, introduced a bill to crack down on performance-enhancing drugs in pro sports. (more...)
Coats won't say whether Trump asked him to deny Russian collusion evidence
- May 27, 2017
It is most noteworthy that neither the president nor any member of his White House staff had a say in Mueller's selection by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. Separately Tuesday, leading Democratic senators were withholding votes for Trump's nominee to lead the Treasury Department's terrorism and financial crimes division, to protest the administration not producing records related to their probe of the Trump campaign's alleged ties to Russian officials. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
It is most noteworthy that neither the president nor any member of his White House staff had a say in Mueller's selection by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. Separately Tuesday, leading Democratic senators were withholding votes for Trump's nominee to lead the Treasury Department's terrorism and financial crimes division, to protest the administration not producing records related to their probe of the Trump campaign's alleged ties to Russian officials. (more...)
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 Trump's son-in-law, Kushner, had in December 2016, with Russian officials. Trump's campaign committee, based at Trump Tower in NY, is now led by Michael Glassner, a former deputy campaign manager, and John Pence, a nephew of Vice President Mike Pence, the Post said. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The Washington Post is reporting that the FBI is investigating meetings that Trump's son-in-law, Kushner, had in December 2016, with Russian officials. Trump's campaign committee, based at Trump Tower in NY, is now led by Michael Glassner, a former deputy campaign manager, and John Pence, a nephew of Vice President Mike Pence, the Post said. (more...)
Two more arrests made in relation to United Kingdom concert bombing
- May 27, 2017
Abedi's father and two brothers have also been arrested in Britain and in Libya. The explosion at the Manchester Arena on Monday killed 22 people as crowds were leaving an Ariana Grande concert. She recalled leaving the concert when the blast struck and remembered an intense ringing in her ears, but not being entirely aware that she was bleeding badly from her legs. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Abedi's father and two brothers have also been arrested in Britain and in Libya. The explosion at the Manchester Arena on Monday killed 22 people as crowds were leaving an Ariana Grande concert. She recalled leaving the concert when the blast struck and remembered an intense ringing in her ears, but not being entirely aware that she was bleeding badly from her legs. (more...)
Emmanuel Macron Humiliates Trump With Swerve Maneuver, He Responds With Aggressive Move
- May 27, 2017
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says G-7 talks on climate change were "unsatisfactory". French President Emmanuel Macron has been captured on video intentionally turning away from greeting US President Donald Trump at the last minute at the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting in Brussels overnight, in favour of new European bestie Angela Merkel, along with other European leaders. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says G-7 talks on climate change were "unsatisfactory". French President Emmanuel Macron has been captured on video intentionally turning away from greeting US President Donald Trump at the last minute at the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting in Brussels overnight, in favour of new European bestie Angela Merkel, along with other European leaders. (more...)
United Kingdom police arrest 9th man in concert bombing investigation
- May 27, 2017
The suspect was later identified as 22-year-old Salman Abedi . The publication of the images which seemingly showed parts of bomber Salman Abedi's torn rucksack and a detonator, suspected to have been sent to the American newspaper by USA police officials, led to a spat between the country and British authorities. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The suspect was later identified as 22-year-old Salman Abedi . The publication of the images which seemingly showed parts of bomber Salman Abedi's torn rucksack and a detonator, suspected to have been sent to the American newspaper by USA police officials, led to a spat between the country and British authorities. (more...)
Suspicion: Massive cyber attack caused by North Korea
- May 27, 2017
Just as North Korea boasted about the successful launch of a nuclear-capable rocket, technology experts say they have evidence North Korean hackers could be behind another worldwide threat, last weekend's global cyber attack . Some suspect a group known as Lazarus, believed to be a mixture of North Korean hackers operating in tandem with Chinese "cyber mercenaries". So investigators can follow the transactions until an anonymous account matches with a real person, said Steve Grobman, chief ... (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Just as North Korea boasted about the successful launch of a nuclear-capable rocket, technology experts say they have evidence North Korean hackers could be behind another worldwide threat, last weekend's global cyber attack . Some suspect a group known as Lazarus, believed to be a mixture of North Korean hackers operating in tandem with Chinese "cyber mercenaries". So investigators can follow the transactions until an anonymous account matches with a real person, said Steve Grobman, chief ... (more...)
RSP Permian, Inc. (RSPP) Closed its Previous Trade at $37.63
- May 27, 2017
About 3.18M shares traded. KBR, Inc. (NYSE:KBR) has risen 5.89% since May 24, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 5.38% the S&P500. RSP Permian, Inc.is an independent oil and natural gas company. Macroview Mgmt Ltd Liability Co owns 0.01% invested in Schlumberger Limited. (NYSE:KBR). 211,520 are owned by Susquehanna Intll Grp Ltd Liability Partnership. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
About 3.18M shares traded. KBR, Inc. (NYSE:KBR) has risen 5.89% since May 24, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 5.38% the S&P500. RSP Permian, Inc.is an independent oil and natural gas company. Macroview Mgmt Ltd Liability Co owns 0.01% invested in Schlumberger Limited. (NYSE:KBR). 211,520 are owned by Susquehanna Intll Grp Ltd Liability Partnership. (more...)
Oil edges up after disappointing OPEC meeting
- May 27, 2017
OPEC production cuts we are working on diversification of crude oil import sources and looking beyond the Middle East", said Kim Wookyung, a spokeswoman at SK Innovation (096770.KS), owner of South Korea's largest refiner SK Energy. Before this deal, oil had climbed above back $51 a barrel after Saudi Arabia and non-OPEC member Russian Federation rallied support from OPEC and other nations to extend the supply pact into 2018. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
OPEC production cuts we are working on diversification of crude oil import sources and looking beyond the Middle East", said Kim Wookyung, a spokeswoman at SK Innovation (096770.KS), owner of South Korea's largest refiner SK Energy. Before this deal, oil had climbed above back $51 a barrel after Saudi Arabia and non-OPEC member Russian Federation rallied support from OPEC and other nations to extend the supply pact into 2018. (more...)
Shares in Viacom, Inc. (VIAB) Acquired by AlphaOne Investment Services LLC
- May 27, 2017
All things being equal, stocks with higher earnings-per-share growth rates are generally more desirable than those with slower earnings-per-share growth rates. The company reported $0.79 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.59 by $0.20. With neither company talking yet about what channels and packages are involved, it's too early to call whether Bakish or Tom Gorke , who replaced longtime distribution head Denise Denson late previous year, will be ... (more...)
- May 27, 2017
All things being equal, stocks with higher earnings-per-share growth rates are generally more desirable than those with slower earnings-per-share growth rates. The company reported $0.79 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.59 by $0.20. With neither company talking yet about what channels and packages are involved, it's too early to call whether Bakish or Tom Gorke , who replaced longtime distribution head Denise Denson late previous year, will be ... (more...)
Trump Fail to Stand Behind Article 5 at NATO Summit
- May 27, 2017
After meeting with Trump on Thursday at the EU, European Council president Donald Tusk said he and the US president agreed on the need to combat terrorism but some differences loomed large. White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Trump was "100 percent" committed to collective defence. We're not playing cutesy with this. Interestingly, a few reports said that even before moving to Belgium, Trump called its capital, Brussels , a "hellhole". (more...)
- May 27, 2017
After meeting with Trump on Thursday at the EU, European Council president Donald Tusk said he and the US president agreed on the need to combat terrorism but some differences loomed large. White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Trump was "100 percent" committed to collective defence. We're not playing cutesy with this. Interestingly, a few reports said that even before moving to Belgium, Trump called its capital, Brussels , a "hellhole". (more...)
Steady Movements Discovery Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:DISCA), Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO)
- May 27, 2017
Livingston Group Asset Management Southport Capital Management who had been investing in Perrigo for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $10.48 billion market cap company. It is down 37.89% since May 25, 2016 and is downtrending. This increase is typical for the uptrend and shows the considerable optimism among investors. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Livingston Group Asset Management Southport Capital Management who had been investing in Perrigo for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $10.48 billion market cap company. It is down 37.89% since May 25, 2016 and is downtrending. This increase is typical for the uptrend and shows the considerable optimism among investors. (more...)
(NYSE:FCX): Technical Valuation Breakdown
- May 27, 2017
Checchi Capital Advisers LLC boosted its position in Freeport-McMoRan by 30.2% in the third quarter. Conger Harry M. IV also sold $1.18 million worth of Freeport-McMoRan Inc ( NYSE : FCX ) shares. The company's 5 year Earnings per share growth and Capital Spending growth remains at 0 and 0.81. Meeder Asset Incorporated has 0.1% invested in Freeport-McMoRan Inc ( NYSE : FCX ) for 75,979 shares. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
Checchi Capital Advisers LLC boosted its position in Freeport-McMoRan by 30.2% in the third quarter. Conger Harry M. IV also sold $1.18 million worth of Freeport-McMoRan Inc ( NYSE : FCX ) shares. The company's 5 year Earnings per share growth and Capital Spending growth remains at 0 and 0.81. Meeder Asset Incorporated has 0.1% invested in Freeport-McMoRan Inc ( NYSE : FCX ) for 75,979 shares. (more...)
Trump to decide next week on Paris climate accord
- May 27, 2017
The internal G7 divisions and a suicide bombing in Britain on Monday, that killed 22, overshadowed the Italian agenda, but on Saturday five African leaders joined the world power leaders to discuss their continent's potential. Only five members now meet the target, but the other nations are committed to the goal by 2024. But Germany, for instance, has been increasing its defense spending with the goal of reaching the 2 percent target by 2024. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
The internal G7 divisions and a suicide bombing in Britain on Monday, that killed 22, overshadowed the Italian agenda, but on Saturday five African leaders joined the world power leaders to discuss their continent's potential. Only five members now meet the target, but the other nations are committed to the goal by 2024. But Germany, for instance, has been increasing its defense spending with the goal of reaching the 2 percent target by 2024. (more...)
Abercrombie loss widens, but Hollister remains a bright spot
- May 27, 2017
For fiscal 2017, Abercrombie said it expects continuing "challenging" comparable sales next quarter followed by improvement in the second half of the year and a 3% decline in operating expenses, to $2.025 billion, with the bulk of the reduction taking place in the second half. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
For fiscal 2017, Abercrombie said it expects continuing "challenging" comparable sales next quarter followed by improvement in the second half of the year and a 3% decline in operating expenses, to $2.025 billion, with the bulk of the reduction taking place in the second half. (more...)
Man tried to bite flight attendant, jumped from plane
- May 27, 2017
American Airlines (AA) flight 5242 was at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on the tarmac Thursday, when Tun Lon Sein refused to take his seat. An airport ramp worker blocked Sein from darting onto an active taxiway. Following the episode, passengers were forced off the plane and had to be re-screened before they could return to their seats. (more...)
- May 27, 2017
American Airlines (AA) flight 5242 was at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on the tarmac Thursday, when Tun Lon Sein refused to take his seat. An airport ramp worker blocked Sein from darting onto an active taxiway. Following the episode, passengers were forced off the plane and had to be re-screened before they could return to their seats. (more...)
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