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Snapdeal shuts Exclusively.com, integrates with itself
- August 18, 2016
Exclusively offers a wide fashion range from Indian designers and global luxury brands like DKNY, Armani, Michael Kors, Porsche Design, Marc Jacobs. The Exclusively .in website will soon cease to exist as a standalone website and will neither continue to accept orders from users , while the brand itself will be retained by Snapdeal , the company told MediaNama. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Exclusively offers a wide fashion range from Indian designers and global luxury brands like DKNY, Armani, Michael Kors, Porsche Design, Marc Jacobs. The Exclusively .in website will soon cease to exist as a standalone website and will neither continue to accept orders from users , while the brand itself will be retained by Snapdeal , the company told MediaNama. (more...)
Sequence of events leading to Canada police thwarting attack
- August 18, 2016
They included a British youth arrested for his involvement in a terror plot targeting Australia, two members of the Islamic State group, and Elton Simpson - one of two Americans who launched an attack on a Texas exhibition of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed a year ago. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
They included a British youth arrested for his involvement in a terror plot targeting Australia, two members of the Islamic State group, and Elton Simpson - one of two Americans who launched an attack on a Texas exhibition of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed a year ago. (more...)
Nifty Suffers Losses, BSE Slips 88 Points Amid RBS-Infosys Fiasco
- August 18, 2016
The broader NSE index was up 0.03 percent at 8,645.45 as of 0626 GMT. The barometer 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the BSE, which opened at 28,190.04 points, provisionally closed at 28,064.61 points (at 3.30 p.m.) - down 87.79 points or 0.31 per cent from the previous close at 28,152.40 points. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
The broader NSE index was up 0.03 percent at 8,645.45 as of 0626 GMT. The barometer 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the BSE, which opened at 28,190.04 points, provisionally closed at 28,064.61 points (at 3.30 p.m.) - down 87.79 points or 0.31 per cent from the previous close at 28,152.40 points. (more...)
Brent crude oil prices dip on prospect of record Saudi output
- August 18, 2016
Prices continued their rise overnight after Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said his country was working with Saudi Arabia to achieve oil market stability - hinting at a possible production freeze in cooperation with OPEC. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was at $46.38 a barrel, down 20c from its last close, but still up 18% from early August. Russian Federation sees no signals that Iran will change its position on a production cap and agree to an output freeze , news service ... (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Prices continued their rise overnight after Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said his country was working with Saudi Arabia to achieve oil market stability - hinting at a possible production freeze in cooperation with OPEC. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was at $46.38 a barrel, down 20c from its last close, but still up 18% from early August. Russian Federation sees no signals that Iran will change its position on a production cap and agree to an output freeze , news service ... (more...)
Rajan says attacks on him abominable; was open to extension
- August 18, 2016
Rajan charged bankers with inventing newer excuse for delaying the rate cuts and pointed out that concerns over the FCNR (B) redemptions, despite RBI's public assurance of making it non-disruptive, are the latest one in a series. He is also not convinced inflation has been licked. Inflation-hawk Rajan is likely to reiterate the importance of fighting some of the fastest price gains in Asia. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Rajan charged bankers with inventing newer excuse for delaying the rate cuts and pointed out that concerns over the FCNR (B) redemptions, despite RBI's public assurance of making it non-disruptive, are the latest one in a series. He is also not convinced inflation has been licked. Inflation-hawk Rajan is likely to reiterate the importance of fighting some of the fastest price gains in Asia. (more...)
Tens of thousands of prisoners freed in Turkey
- August 18, 2016
According to The Associated Press , the decision to release prisoners was made to vacate prison cells for those accused of involvement in the coup. In separate decree, also issued on Wednesday, the government dismissed another 2,360 officers from the police force, in addition to another 136 military officers and 196 employees from its information technology authority. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
According to The Associated Press , the decision to release prisoners was made to vacate prison cells for those accused of involvement in the coup. In separate decree, also issued on Wednesday, the government dismissed another 2,360 officers from the police force, in addition to another 136 military officers and 196 employees from its information technology authority. (more...)
Brazil's women footballers eliminated by Sweden on penalties in semi-final
- August 18, 2016
Host Brazil who are looking to win their first ever football Olympic Gold Medal will play Honduras at 4am. But the Rio Games team had been grabbing the headlines and outshining the men's side since kicking off on August 3, prompting many observers to ask whether that focus will die out with the Olympic flame or broadcasters and sponsors will finally invest. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Host Brazil who are looking to win their first ever football Olympic Gold Medal will play Honduras at 4am. But the Rio Games team had been grabbing the headlines and outshining the men's side since kicking off on August 3, prompting many observers to ask whether that focus will die out with the Olympic flame or broadcasters and sponsors will finally invest. (more...)
China stocks shrug off Shenzhen-Hong Kong connect scheme approval
- August 18, 2016
A commission of about 0.3 per cent is now required to trade Shanghai-listed shares via brokers. The SZHKSC's approval is a well-anticipated event in HSBC's view - one that investors are already positioned for, says Sun, given how southbound inflows through the Shanghai-HK Stock Connect (SZHKSC) have amounted to nearly RMB100 billion in the year to date. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
A commission of about 0.3 per cent is now required to trade Shanghai-listed shares via brokers. The SZHKSC's approval is a well-anticipated event in HSBC's view - one that investors are already positioned for, says Sun, given how southbound inflows through the Shanghai-HK Stock Connect (SZHKSC) have amounted to nearly RMB100 billion in the year to date. (more...)
Home Depot rides housing boom to record sales, profit in 2Q
- August 18, 2016
If you compare the dividend payout for the year ago and for the prior year, you that the per share dividend amount rose 25.5319%. Many analysts are providing their Estimated Earnings analysis for Home Depot, Inc. Jefferies Group has a "Buy" rating on the stock. The Home Depot, Inc . has 1,244,007,000 shares in issue which have a share price of 135.39 giving The Home Depot, Inc . (more...)
- August 18, 2016
If you compare the dividend payout for the year ago and for the prior year, you that the per share dividend amount rose 25.5319%. Many analysts are providing their Estimated Earnings analysis for Home Depot, Inc. Jefferies Group has a "Buy" rating on the stock. The Home Depot, Inc . has 1,244,007,000 shares in issue which have a share price of 135.39 giving The Home Depot, Inc . (more...)
WPI inflation hits 23-month high of 3.55% in July
- August 18, 2016
Looking deeper, prices in the electricity category shrank for the first time since August 2011, contracting 2.8 per cent in July 2016 compared with a growth of 1 per cent in June. The report noted that the recent surge in food prices will begin to fade in the following weeks and a favourable base effect will keep the second half of this fiscal inflation trajectory in comfort zone. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Looking deeper, prices in the electricity category shrank for the first time since August 2011, contracting 2.8 per cent in July 2016 compared with a growth of 1 per cent in June. The report noted that the recent surge in food prices will begin to fade in the following weeks and a favourable base effect will keep the second half of this fiscal inflation trajectory in comfort zone. (more...)
Japan economy slows in second quarter
- August 18, 2016
The yen held gains as gold and government debt advanced. Much business in Europe was closed for the Assumption holiday, though market trading remained open. Shares were mostly higher Monday in Asia, following a record-setting week on Wall Street, though investors remained cautious ahead of the release of US housing, inflation and manufacturing data. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
The yen held gains as gold and government debt advanced. Much business in Europe was closed for the Assumption holiday, though market trading remained open. Shares were mostly higher Monday in Asia, following a record-setting week on Wall Street, though investors remained cautious ahead of the release of US housing, inflation and manufacturing data. (more...)
Soros Fund Management slashes gold stake in second quarter
- August 18, 2016
The billionaire investor and financier had initiated a stake in the major gold fund SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) in the first quarter of 2016 after an absence of three years, but he turned around and slashed his holdings by about 75% during the second quarter. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
The billionaire investor and financier had initiated a stake in the major gold fund SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) in the first quarter of 2016 after an absence of three years, but he turned around and slashed his holdings by about 75% during the second quarter. (more...)
Watchdog: Company sold 'defective' combat helmets to Pentagon
- August 18, 2016
The FPI manufacturing facility where these helmets were built was shut down and ArmorSource agreed to pay a $3 million settlement for what the inspector general called a lack of oversight. In a statement, FPI said it immediately recalled its only shipment of LMCHs for re-inspection. According to the report, Unicor directed inmates to falsify manufacturing records to indicate helmets had passed inspection. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
The FPI manufacturing facility where these helmets were built was shut down and ArmorSource agreed to pay a $3 million settlement for what the inspector general called a lack of oversight. In a statement, FPI said it immediately recalled its only shipment of LMCHs for re-inspection. According to the report, Unicor directed inmates to falsify manufacturing records to indicate helmets had passed inspection. (more...)
Angry Bird called in to save new Nokia
- August 18, 2016
He will lead the efforts to promote the company's new phones under the Nokia brand. Rantala previously spent a year as CEO of "Angry Birds" maker Rovio - with mixed results - but will now be charged with selling the public on phones and tablets from a brand that has steadily fallen from relevance over the last decade. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
He will lead the efforts to promote the company's new phones under the Nokia brand. Rantala previously spent a year as CEO of "Angry Birds" maker Rovio - with mixed results - but will now be charged with selling the public on phones and tablets from a brand that has steadily fallen from relevance over the last decade. (more...)
UN Human Rights head raises issue of access to Kashmir
- August 18, 2016
Since the latest outbreak of violence in early July, High Commissioner Zeid has been engaging with both Indian and Pakistani authorities and has sought access for a team to visit both Indian-Administered Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Kashmir to independently and thoroughly look into and verify allegations of violations of global law to be able to establish the facts accurately, particularly given the conflicting and competing claims on both sides. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Since the latest outbreak of violence in early July, High Commissioner Zeid has been engaging with both Indian and Pakistani authorities and has sought access for a team to visit both Indian-Administered Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Kashmir to independently and thoroughly look into and verify allegations of violations of global law to be able to establish the facts accurately, particularly given the conflicting and competing claims on both sides. (more...)
Pakistan offers India non-testing of nuclear weapons agreement: FO
- August 18, 2016
A subsidiary of People's Daily, Global Times has of late been acerbic towards Indian media, accusing it of spoiling the ties between two nations. " Beijing and New Delhi have raised hopes for economic and trade cooperation, but turning them into reality requires wider consensus and more consultations", it said. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
A subsidiary of People's Daily, Global Times has of late been acerbic towards Indian media, accusing it of spoiling the ties between two nations. " Beijing and New Delhi have raised hopes for economic and trade cooperation, but turning them into reality requires wider consensus and more consultations", it said. (more...)
Gold stable ahead of US FOMC
- August 18, 2016
Out of NY, gold for December delivery settled down 0.6% at US$1349 an ounce. Benchmark 10-year Treasury notes were up 7/32 in price to yield 1.553 percent, down 2 basis points from Tuesday, while the 30-year bond was up 22/32 in price for a yield of 2.265 percent, down 3 basis points. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Out of NY, gold for December delivery settled down 0.6% at US$1349 an ounce. Benchmark 10-year Treasury notes were up 7/32 in price to yield 1.553 percent, down 2 basis points from Tuesday, while the 30-year bond was up 22/32 in price for a yield of 2.265 percent, down 3 basis points. (more...)
Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street decline
- August 18, 2016
Officials as well as financial professionals from Hong Kong say they welcome the Shenzhen-HK stock connect because it represents the Chinese government's recognition of Hong Kong's strategic importance. The approval of the Shenzhen Stock Connect scheme may boost market sentiment, Julian Evans-Pritchard, China economist at Capital Economics said. The powerful State Council - or cabinet - has given its high-level blessing to the scheme, it said in a statement on its website yesterday. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Officials as well as financial professionals from Hong Kong say they welcome the Shenzhen-HK stock connect because it represents the Chinese government's recognition of Hong Kong's strategic importance. The approval of the Shenzhen Stock Connect scheme may boost market sentiment, Julian Evans-Pritchard, China economist at Capital Economics said. The powerful State Council - or cabinet - has given its high-level blessing to the scheme, it said in a statement on its website yesterday. (more...)
Biggins 'sorry and sad' over exit
- August 18, 2016
Biggins, 67, was given the boot after being given three warnings by Big Brother for his remarks on bisexuality and for a comment about gas chambers to X Factor reject Katie Waissel , who is Jewish. Biggins was assigned the first task of the new series, just hours after entering the house on launch night. His controversial opinions have already got Christopher Biggins into trouble once this week in Celebrity Big Brother , but it seems he just couldn't keep his mouth shut. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
Biggins, 67, was given the boot after being given three warnings by Big Brother for his remarks on bisexuality and for a comment about gas chambers to X Factor reject Katie Waissel , who is Jewish. Biggins was assigned the first task of the new series, just hours after entering the house on launch night. His controversial opinions have already got Christopher Biggins into trouble once this week in Celebrity Big Brother , but it seems he just couldn't keep his mouth shut. (more...)
United States stocks close lower thanks to energy sell-off
- August 18, 2016
USA stocks edged lower in early trading Friday, as investors weighed new data showing retail sales and producer prices come in softer than expected in July. PAINFUL QUARTER: Shares in Concordia International slumped 27.3 percent after the drugmaker reported disappointing sales, cut its annual forecasts and suspended its dividend. (more...)
- August 18, 2016
USA stocks edged lower in early trading Friday, as investors weighed new data showing retail sales and producer prices come in softer than expected in July. PAINFUL QUARTER: Shares in Concordia International slumped 27.3 percent after the drugmaker reported disappointing sales, cut its annual forecasts and suspended its dividend. (more...)
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