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Aetna threatened to leave ACA exchanges if Humana merger was blocked
- August 18, 2016
Department of Justice in July, back when the department was considering a merger request between Aetna and Humana. " Aetna may not like the Justice Department's decision to challenge its merger, and it has every right to fight that decision in court", Sen. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Department of Justice in July, back when the department was considering a merger request between Aetna and Humana. " Aetna may not like the Justice Department's decision to challenge its merger, and it has every right to fight that decision in court", Sen. (more...)
Japanese stocks fall as yen strengthens
- August 18, 2016
Futures on the FTSE China A50 Index added 0.3 percent in most recent trading, while those on the Hang Seng Index rose 0.1 percent. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 84.03 points, or 0.5 percent, to 18,552.02. The dollar's index against a basket of six major currencies stood at 95.51, down 0.1 percent on the day after having slipped 0.1 percent on Monday. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Futures on the FTSE China A50 Index added 0.3 percent in most recent trading, while those on the Hang Seng Index rose 0.1 percent. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 84.03 points, or 0.5 percent, to 18,552.02. The dollar's index against a basket of six major currencies stood at 95.51, down 0.1 percent on the day after having slipped 0.1 percent on Monday. (more...)
'Shaken' Trump shakes up senior poll campaign staff
- August 18, 2016
Mired in plummeting polls and droves of GOP defections, Donald Trump is turning to his own supporters for advice on what to do next for his flailing campaign. She will be Trump's right hand woman because she is "someone that he trusts" and they have a long-standing friendship, the source said. I mean, you have to be you. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Mired in plummeting polls and droves of GOP defections, Donald Trump is turning to his own supporters for advice on what to do next for his flailing campaign. She will be Trump's right hand woman because she is "someone that he trusts" and they have a long-standing friendship, the source said. I mean, you have to be you. (more...)
Trump staffer shut down in extremely awkward CNN interview
- August 18, 2016
Look at the words that you use and you blast at the bottom in your banner", he said on CNN's "Situation Room". Cohen interrupted her again. "Polls", Keilar deadpanned. This is the same guy who, when claims that Donald Trump had raped his ex-wife Ivana resurfaced, defended his client by saying Trump didn't do it, "And, of course, understand that by the very definition, you can't rape your spouse". (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Look at the words that you use and you blast at the bottom in your banner", he said on CNN's "Situation Room". Cohen interrupted her again. "Polls", Keilar deadpanned. This is the same guy who, when claims that Donald Trump had raped his ex-wife Ivana resurfaced, defended his client by saying Trump didn't do it, "And, of course, understand that by the very definition, you can't rape your spouse". (more...)
Eurostar staff announce seven day strike
- August 18, 2016
He called for negotiations in which "a set of proposals" are put forward that honor the agreements and guarantee members a genuine work-life balance. RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: "RMT will not sit back while almost 200 members' jobs are under threat and while conditions and safety are put at risk". (more...)
- August 18, 2016
He called for negotiations in which "a set of proposals" are put forward that honor the agreements and guarantee members a genuine work-life balance. RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: "RMT will not sit back while almost 200 members' jobs are under threat and while conditions and safety are put at risk". (more...)
Fed rate hike unlikely as US inflation decelerates
- August 18, 2016
The wholesale price-based inflation, reflecting the annual rate of price rise, in June stood at 1.62 per cent. July's RPI inflation rate sets the cap for how much regulated rail fares in England, Scotland and Wales can rise by next year. Alcohol prices also increased - a 2.3 per cent rise in the cost of spirits on the month bucked a previous trend of falling prices. Gasoline prices, which declined 4.7% in July had a substantial impact on the price of goods. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
The wholesale price-based inflation, reflecting the annual rate of price rise, in June stood at 1.62 per cent. July's RPI inflation rate sets the cap for how much regulated rail fares in England, Scotland and Wales can rise by next year. Alcohol prices also increased - a 2.3 per cent rise in the cost of spirits on the month bucked a previous trend of falling prices. Gasoline prices, which declined 4.7% in July had a substantial impact on the price of goods. (more...)
Traders pare USA rate hike view after FOMC minutes
- August 18, 2016
The Standard & Poor's 500 index slid 12 points, or 0.6 percent, to 2,178.15. Comments from Dudley, a permanent voter on policy and a close ally of Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen, also included an unusual warning on low bond yields and were seen as more hawkish than a cautious message in July. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
The Standard & Poor's 500 index slid 12 points, or 0.6 percent, to 2,178.15. Comments from Dudley, a permanent voter on policy and a close ally of Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen, also included an unusual warning on low bond yields and were seen as more hawkish than a cautious message in July. (more...)
Oil prices fall on doubts that producers can agree output restraint
- August 18, 2016
Oil prices fell away from five-week highs today as analysts doubted possible producer talks to rein in ballooning oversupply would be successful. Oil's near week-long rally was under pressure on Wednesday after an unexpected drawdown in USA crude and gasoline stocks was offset by worries that Saudi Arabia was cranking output to record highs even as OPEC talked of ways to ease a global glut. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Oil prices fell away from five-week highs today as analysts doubted possible producer talks to rein in ballooning oversupply would be successful. Oil's near week-long rally was under pressure on Wednesday after an unexpected drawdown in USA crude and gasoline stocks was offset by worries that Saudi Arabia was cranking output to record highs even as OPEC talked of ways to ease a global glut. (more...)
Crude oil and gasoline gluts beginning to shrink
- August 18, 2016
The commercial crude inventory remains at historically high levels for this time of year, according to the EIA . This was 80% higher than the 432,000 b/d, or 91.67 million-barrel build seen in the same period a year ago. US crude oil is flowing to more destinations thanks to the December 2015 lifting of the crude oil export ban. United States crude oil inventories surprisingly halted their three-week build, dipping below expectations, according to last week's official data released on ... (more...)
- August 18, 2016
The commercial crude inventory remains at historically high levels for this time of year, according to the EIA . This was 80% higher than the 432,000 b/d, or 91.67 million-barrel build seen in the same period a year ago. US crude oil is flowing to more destinations thanks to the December 2015 lifting of the crude oil export ban. United States crude oil inventories surprisingly halted their three-week build, dipping below expectations, according to last week's official data released on ... (more...)
Clinton shrugs off Trump shakeup, attacks his tax plan
- August 18, 2016
Hillary Clinton speaks at a Pennsylvania Democratic Party voter registration event at West Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia, on August 16, 2016. During his speech, Trump said that anti-police critics have made police officers' jobs more hard and have come at the expense of innocent victims of crime. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Hillary Clinton speaks at a Pennsylvania Democratic Party voter registration event at West Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia, on August 16, 2016. During his speech, Trump said that anti-police critics have made police officers' jobs more hard and have come at the expense of innocent victims of crime. (more...)
Housing Starts Rise 2.1% In July
- August 18, 2016
Existing home sales, the major part of the USA housing market, reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.57 million in June, the fourth consecutive month rise, maintaining their highest pace since February 2007, said the National Association of Realtors (NAR) a few weeks ago. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Existing home sales, the major part of the USA housing market, reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.57 million in June, the fourth consecutive month rise, maintaining their highest pace since February 2007, said the National Association of Realtors (NAR) a few weeks ago. (more...)
Bank of America Corporation's (BAC)
- August 17, 2016
Bank of America Corporation's short ratio is at 0.94 and the float short is at 0.82%. 01/27/2016 - Packaging Corporation of America had its "outperform" rating reiterated by analysts at BMO Capital Markets. During last trade, its maximum trading price was registered $14.91 and it's the minimum trading price was noted $14.70. The stock changed +8.50% across its SMA 200 of $13.74 with positive trend and moved upside +6.89% it's SMA 50 of $13.95. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
Bank of America Corporation's short ratio is at 0.94 and the float short is at 0.82%. 01/27/2016 - Packaging Corporation of America had its "outperform" rating reiterated by analysts at BMO Capital Markets. During last trade, its maximum trading price was registered $14.91 and it's the minimum trading price was noted $14.70. The stock changed +8.50% across its SMA 200 of $13.74 with positive trend and moved upside +6.89% it's SMA 50 of $13.95. (more...)
United Kingdom to Acquire New ASRAAM Variant for F-35B Fighters
- August 17, 2016
The Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) contract is among the first significant contracts to be handed out by Britain's new government after Theresa May became prime minister last month following the country's vote to leave the European Union. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
The Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) contract is among the first significant contracts to be handed out by Britain's new government after Theresa May became prime minister last month following the country's vote to leave the European Union. (more...)
Dollar Falls More Than A Percent To Yen
- August 17, 2016
The Nasdaq bucked the trend, adding 4.50 points, or 0.1 percent, to 5,232.89. The Federal Reserve will release on Wednesday minutes of its July meeting that could provide clues to the U.S. American consumers cut spending in July, but a survey showed that USA homebuilders are feeling more optimistic as prices and sales of new homes rise. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
The Nasdaq bucked the trend, adding 4.50 points, or 0.1 percent, to 5,232.89. The Federal Reserve will release on Wednesday minutes of its July meeting that could provide clues to the U.S. American consumers cut spending in July, but a survey showed that USA homebuilders are feeling more optimistic as prices and sales of new homes rise. (more...)
OYO raises Rs 413 Cr from SoftBank; eyes more funding
- August 17, 2016
ET had reported in July that OYO Rooms was raising a fresh round of funding worth Rs 413 crore through a proposed right issue of shares to existing shareholders. According to The Times of India , Oyo will use the new funds to enhance its latest offering, Oyo Flagship, which allows hotels to have full control over operations. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
ET had reported in July that OYO Rooms was raising a fresh round of funding worth Rs 413 crore through a proposed right issue of shares to existing shareholders. According to The Times of India , Oyo will use the new funds to enhance its latest offering, Oyo Flagship, which allows hotels to have full control over operations. (more...)
Fire burns in California near highway to Vegas
- August 17, 2016
A destroyed bicycle lays amid the rubble of a burned property in Lower Lake, Calif., Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. A fast-moving Northern California wildfire has destroyed more than 175 structures and forced thousands to flee an area where drought conditions and high temperatures are making firefighting hard. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
A destroyed bicycle lays amid the rubble of a burned property in Lower Lake, Calif., Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. A fast-moving Northern California wildfire has destroyed more than 175 structures and forced thousands to flee an area where drought conditions and high temperatures are making firefighting hard. (more...)
Forex sales of China's central bank decline to 23.44 trln yuan
- August 17, 2016
However, mortgages last month still rose 12.3 billion yuan from the same period past year, the statement said. The Thomson Reuters/HKEX Global CNH index, which tracks the offshore yuan against a basket of currencies on a daily basis, stood at 94.91, weaker than the previous day's 95.02. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
However, mortgages last month still rose 12.3 billion yuan from the same period past year, the statement said. The Thomson Reuters/HKEX Global CNH index, which tracks the offshore yuan against a basket of currencies on a daily basis, stood at 94.91, weaker than the previous day's 95.02. (more...)
Canaccord Genuity Raises Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) Price Target to $180.00
- August 17, 2016
Many Wall Street Analysts have commented on Physicians Realty Trust. Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. The 16 analysts covering the company expect dividends of 3.52 Dollars for the upcoming fiscal year, an increase of 3.44%. The company had revenue of $94.80 million for the quarter, compared to analysts expectations of $94.45 million. The company has a market capitalization of $11.23 billion and a PE ratio of 43.58. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
Many Wall Street Analysts have commented on Physicians Realty Trust. Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. The 16 analysts covering the company expect dividends of 3.52 Dollars for the upcoming fiscal year, an increase of 3.44%. The company had revenue of $94.80 million for the quarter, compared to analysts expectations of $94.45 million. The company has a market capitalization of $11.23 billion and a PE ratio of 43.58. (more...)
Donald Trump's Running Mate, Mike Pence, Coming To Henderson
- August 17, 2016
Hooper. The Republican vice presidential nominee will hold a 3:30 town hall meeting at Sandia Resort and Casino outside Albuquerque, before holding a rally later in the day at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell. as his image has grown significantly more positive over time than Kaine's. "Failed liberal policies have trapped people in failing economies and have created a state of hopelessness", Pence said. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
Hooper. The Republican vice presidential nominee will hold a 3:30 town hall meeting at Sandia Resort and Casino outside Albuquerque, before holding a rally later in the day at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell. as his image has grown significantly more positive over time than Kaine's. "Failed liberal policies have trapped people in failing economies and have created a state of hopelessness", Pence said. (more...)
US senators question airlines over IT systems after delays
- August 17, 2016
Richard Blumenthal from CT and Edward Markey from MA, asking them to explain why tech outages have begun to plague the industry and what's being done to correct the issue. "Not only may these IT systems be more prone to failure, but they may also be vulnerable to cyberattacks", the letter reads. While the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security regulate aviation safety and security, they have very little oversight of airline service. (more...)
- August 17, 2016
Richard Blumenthal from CT and Edward Markey from MA, asking them to explain why tech outages have begun to plague the industry and what's being done to correct the issue. "Not only may these IT systems be more prone to failure, but they may also be vulnerable to cyberattacks", the letter reads. While the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security regulate aviation safety and security, they have very little oversight of airline service. (more...)
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