Markets
Oil Prices Slump on Overflowing Supply
- June 18, 2017
Inventories were 292 million barrels higher than the average over the past five years, said the agency, which advises governments on energy trends. "There was also a sign of slowing energy demand in China, the world's second largest oil consumer, with a recent survey showing April growth in the country's services sector at its slowest in nearly a year", OPEC added. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Inventories were 292 million barrels higher than the average over the past five years, said the agency, which advises governments on energy trends. "There was also a sign of slowing energy demand in China, the world's second largest oil consumer, with a recent survey showing April growth in the country's services sector at its slowest in nearly a year", OPEC added. (more...)
Berenberg Bank Trims Greencore Group plc (GNC) Target Price to GBX 340
- June 18, 2017
Berenberg maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Friday, October 28 report. The rating was maintained by Barclays Capital on Thursday, March 2 with "Overweight". The rating was maintained by Wells Fargo on Friday, April 28 with "Buy". On Friday, October 30 the stock rating was upgraded by Robert W. Baird to "Outperform". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Berenberg maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Friday, October 28 report. The rating was maintained by Barclays Capital on Thursday, March 2 with "Overweight". The rating was maintained by Wells Fargo on Friday, April 28 with "Buy". On Friday, October 30 the stock rating was upgraded by Robert W. Baird to "Outperform". (more...)
Panel maker for London tower gave warning
- June 18, 2017
Fifty-eight people are "missing and presumed dead" following the fire at Grenfell Tower , police have confirmed. London police expect the toll to rise but it could take months to search the building and identify the victims. Mr Cundy appealed to anyone who escaped from the building but is yet to come forward to make themselves known to police. A lawyer for the family told CNN that Trevisan spoke with her parents before she died, telling them: "I am going to heaven". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Fifty-eight people are "missing and presumed dead" following the fire at Grenfell Tower , police have confirmed. London police expect the toll to rise but it could take months to search the building and identify the victims. Mr Cundy appealed to anyone who escaped from the building but is yet to come forward to make themselves known to police. A lawyer for the family told CNN that Trevisan spoke with her parents before she died, telling them: "I am going to heaven". (more...)
Weak inflation erodes conviction at Fed on rate hikes
- June 18, 2017
Barclays Capital Research comments on the outcome of the June FOMC meeting in which the Fed increased the target range for the federal funds rate 25bp, to 1.01.25%, and released updated policy normalization principles and plans, including the operational details on reducing securities holdings. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Barclays Capital Research comments on the outcome of the June FOMC meeting in which the Fed increased the target range for the federal funds rate 25bp, to 1.01.25%, and released updated policy normalization principles and plans, including the operational details on reducing securities holdings. (more...)
Amazon buying Whole Foods: Bay Area shoppers react
- June 18, 2017
The market reverberations of the announced deal traveled beyond the retail industry - shares of food companies like Hershey and Campbell Soup slid, too. It had previously announced plans to open a 1,800-square-foot store called Amazon Go in Seattle , Washington . Walmart , which has the largest share of the USA food market, has already been pushing harder into e-commerce to build on strength in its stores and groceries. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The market reverberations of the announced deal traveled beyond the retail industry - shares of food companies like Hershey and Campbell Soup slid, too. It had previously announced plans to open a 1,800-square-foot store called Amazon Go in Seattle , Washington . Walmart , which has the largest share of the USA food market, has already been pushing harder into e-commerce to build on strength in its stores and groceries. (more...)
Uber Accepts all Eric Holder Recommendations
- June 18, 2017
Accounts of harassment are now being compiled by the former attorney general Eric H Holder Jr, and findings are expected to be released on Tuesday, 13 June. "It's a reflection of what you see in many founder-run companies: The founder has been given a lot of control", says Jason Schloetzer, a professor at Georgetown who studies corporate governance. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Accounts of harassment are now being compiled by the former attorney general Eric H Holder Jr, and findings are expected to be released on Tuesday, 13 June. "It's a reflection of what you see in many founder-run companies: The founder has been given a lot of control", says Jason Schloetzer, a professor at Georgetown who studies corporate governance. (more...)
UK PM May Rushed Away From Londoners Protesting After Fire
- June 18, 2017
Another, larger protest also marched through west London , where hundreds of people headed to the burned-out building tower. Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II observed a minute of silence, along with her husband, Prince Philip, before the annual parade marking the queen's official birthday. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Another, larger protest also marched through west London , where hundreds of people headed to the burned-out building tower. Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II observed a minute of silence, along with her husband, Prince Philip, before the annual parade marking the queen's official birthday. (more...)
Hot and muggy weekend, afternoon storms possible
- June 18, 2017
Friday night , most showers are done and there shouldn't be any big weather issues for Friday night plans. The high temperature is expected to reach 91 on Sunday and more than inch of rainfall is possible for many areas on Monday , according to the National Weather Service. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Friday night , most showers are done and there shouldn't be any big weather issues for Friday night plans. The high temperature is expected to reach 91 on Sunday and more than inch of rainfall is possible for many areas on Monday , according to the National Weather Service. (more...)
Trump's friend Christopher Ruddy says President 'considering' fi
- June 18, 2017
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee , Adam Schiff , warned on Twitter that "If President fired Bob Mueller , Congress would immediately re-establish independent counsel and appoint Bob Mueller ". They will also ask about his decision to recuse from an investigation into possible ties between Moscow and associates of President Donald Trump . "Mr Ruddy never spoke to the president regarding this issue", an official said. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee , Adam Schiff , warned on Twitter that "If President fired Bob Mueller , Congress would immediately re-establish independent counsel and appoint Bob Mueller ". They will also ask about his decision to recuse from an investigation into possible ties between Moscow and associates of President Donald Trump . "Mr Ruddy never spoke to the president regarding this issue", an official said. (more...)
The charges against Bill Cosby and their potential sentences
- June 18, 2017
Prosecutors argued that Cosby drugged Constand to incapacitate her so he could assault her. The deliberation was longer than the trial itself. After the mistrial , Constand doled out hugs to her mother, prosecutors and some of the other women who say the TV star drugged and abused them. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
Prosecutors argued that Cosby drugged Constand to incapacitate her so he could assault her. The deliberation was longer than the trial itself. After the mistrial , Constand doled out hugs to her mother, prosecutors and some of the other women who say the TV star drugged and abused them. (more...)
Judge declares mistrial in Cosby case after jurors fail to reach verdict
- June 18, 2017
But Victoria Valentino, a former Playboy model who has accused Cosby of drugging and raping her decades ago, had a message for him: "You're not off the hook, buddy". Cosby pleaded not guilty to all charges. In April 2017, the same judge ruled that jurors could hear Cosby's testimony regarding quaaludes. Gianna Constand, the accuser's fiercely protective mother, testified that Cosby apologized over the phone to her and her daughter and offered to pay for her schooling. (more...)
- June 18, 2017
But Victoria Valentino, a former Playboy model who has accused Cosby of drugging and raping her decades ago, had a message for him: "You're not off the hook, buddy". Cosby pleaded not guilty to all charges. In April 2017, the same judge ruled that jurors could hear Cosby's testimony regarding quaaludes. Gianna Constand, the accuser's fiercely protective mother, testified that Cosby apologized over the phone to her and her daughter and offered to pay for her schooling. (more...)
Queen praises a country 'resolute in the face of adversity'
- June 18, 2017
At 91, she remains intuitive, and with these words she has shown an ability to crystallise the feeling in the country after so many traumatic events in recent months. "It will go to establish the answers of what happened in the fire and how it spread; it will look at the building itself; it will look at the refurbishment as well". (more...)
- June 18, 2017
At 91, she remains intuitive, and with these words she has shown an ability to crystallise the feeling in the country after so many traumatic events in recent months. "It will go to establish the answers of what happened in the fire and how it spread; it will look at the building itself; it will look at the refurbishment as well". (more...)
Theresa May orders full public inquiry into London fire
- June 17, 2017
Several dozen police , including mounted officers, were in attendance. Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince William visited a west London site where community groups have gathered supplies for those affected by the tower fire disaster. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Several dozen police , including mounted officers, were in attendance. Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince William visited a west London site where community groups have gathered supplies for those affected by the tower fire disaster. (more...)
Trump submits financial information detailing trust assets
- June 17, 2017
Treasury. According to the filing, Trump Productions yielded him $1,103,161, while a couple of his books - such as the Art of the Deal - each brought in between $100,000 to $1,000,000. Included was about $57 million from both the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, and his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Despite having sold off the majority of his stocks, Trump's trust continues to hold on to at least $1.4 billion worth of other real estate and business assets. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Treasury. According to the filing, Trump Productions yielded him $1,103,161, while a couple of his books - such as the Art of the Deal - each brought in between $100,000 to $1,000,000. Included was about $57 million from both the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, and his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Despite having sold off the majority of his stocks, Trump's trust continues to hold on to at least $1.4 billion worth of other real estate and business assets. (more...)
Trump appears to confirm he's under investigation on Twitter
- June 17, 2017
In his tweet , Trump appeared to be referring to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , who wrote a memo recommending that Comey be fired. And it was Rosenstein who appointed Robert Mueller as the special counsel to lead that investigation after Comey was sacked. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
In his tweet , Trump appeared to be referring to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , who wrote a memo recommending that Comey be fired. And it was Rosenstein who appointed Robert Mueller as the special counsel to lead that investigation after Comey was sacked. (more...)
Putin present to see Russia kick off Confederations Cup
- June 17, 2017
But the global body has not committed to a tournament in 2021 yet, saying it will not be held by 2022 Cup hosts Qatar due to the heat. Luongo remained cautious of the understrength Germans but targeted a first up win. It leaves him exposed with a squad shorn of experience and class but if they can get out of a group that also includes Mexico and European champions Portugal it will show progress ahead of the main event next summer when the world's best come to Russian Federation. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
But the global body has not committed to a tournament in 2021 yet, saying it will not be held by 2022 Cup hosts Qatar due to the heat. Luongo remained cautious of the understrength Germans but targeted a first up win. It leaves him exposed with a squad shorn of experience and class but if they can get out of a group that also includes Mexico and European champions Portugal it will show progress ahead of the main event next summer when the world's best come to Russian Federation. (more...)
Consolidated (COKE) Surges to All Time High, Is Now Top Performer
- June 17, 2017
Shares last traded at $236.28 just above the 50 day moving average which is $215.43 and barely above the 200 day moving average of $189.24. The stock of Coca-Cola European Partners plc Ordinary Shares (NYSE:CCE) has "Underperform" rating given on Thursday, August 13 by CLSA. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Shares last traded at $236.28 just above the 50 day moving average which is $215.43 and barely above the 200 day moving average of $189.24. The stock of Coca-Cola European Partners plc Ordinary Shares (NYSE:CCE) has "Underperform" rating given on Thursday, August 13 by CLSA. (more...)
US accuses Chinese company of transferring NKorean money
- June 17, 2017
North Korea's foreign ministry said in a statement released by the state-owned KCNA news agency that this is in response to the worldwide sanctions that have weighed on Pyongyang for decades as punishment for its repeated nuclear and ballistic missile tests. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
North Korea's foreign ministry said in a statement released by the state-owned KCNA news agency that this is in response to the worldwide sanctions that have weighed on Pyongyang for decades as punishment for its repeated nuclear and ballistic missile tests. (more...)
FLDS leader Lyle Jeffs arrested
- June 17, 2017
The FBI believes he used olive oil to slip a Global Positioning System tracker off his ankle, as the Deseret News reported a year ago. In August 2016, federal authorities announced they were offering a $50,000 reward to the person or persons who provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of Lyle Jeffs and elevated Jeffs to the FBI's "Most Wanted " list. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The FBI believes he used olive oil to slip a Global Positioning System tracker off his ankle, as the Deseret News reported a year ago. In August 2016, federal authorities announced they were offering a $50,000 reward to the person or persons who provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of Lyle Jeffs and elevated Jeffs to the FBI's "Most Wanted " list. (more...)
Steve Scalise Still in Critical Condition But Improving, Doctors Say
- June 17, 2017
The hospital planned to hold a briefing on his condition later in the day Friday. Aides to Ryan, R-Wis., confirmed the speaker had visited Scalise at the hospital but declined to provide details of the encounter. Authorities are investigating the incident but have not identified a motive. "It's a concern I've had for a number of years", he told The Hill following the shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice that left Scalise in critical condition and injured a further ... (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The hospital planned to hold a briefing on his condition later in the day Friday. Aides to Ryan, R-Wis., confirmed the speaker had visited Scalise at the hospital but declined to provide details of the encounter. Authorities are investigating the incident but have not identified a motive. "It's a concern I've had for a number of years", he told The Hill following the shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice that left Scalise in critical condition and injured a further ... (more...)
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