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Oil languishes Wednesday near multi-month lows on glut fears
- June 21, 2017
August futures were little changed in NY after front-month prices closed Tuesday more than 20 percent below their February peak. Data at the weekend showed a record 22nd consecutive week of increases in USA oil drilling rigs . Prices then gave up the gains. Growth in production in the US and Libya , as well as a high level of oil reserves, undermines the forecasts that an oil production reduction will raise prices for "black gold". (more...)
- June 21, 2017
August futures were little changed in NY after front-month prices closed Tuesday more than 20 percent below their February peak. Data at the weekend showed a record 22nd consecutive week of increases in USA oil drilling rigs . Prices then gave up the gains. Growth in production in the US and Libya , as well as a high level of oil reserves, undermines the forecasts that an oil production reduction will raise prices for "black gold". (more...)
Amazon introduces 'Try Before You Buy' apparel service
- June 21, 2017
Employees of Amazon India are seen behind a glass bearing the company's logo inside its office in Bengaluru, India, August 14, 2015. Amazon's new benefit will let customers fill a box with three or more items - we're talking clothes, accessories and shoes. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Employees of Amazon India are seen behind a glass bearing the company's logo inside its office in Bengaluru, India, August 14, 2015. Amazon's new benefit will let customers fill a box with three or more items - we're talking clothes, accessories and shoes. (more...)
What was missing from the Queen's Speech? Donald Trump
- June 21, 2017
This year's speech covers government business for the next two years . What is usually a ceremonial address, dominated by costumed pageantry, has become a crucial test of May's ability to run the country during its most testing period for generations. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
This year's speech covers government business for the next two years . What is usually a ceremonial address, dominated by costumed pageantry, has become a crucial test of May's ability to run the country during its most testing period for generations. (more...)
Tim Cook to Donald Trump: Tech workers 'nervous' about immigration
- June 21, 2017
Monday's White House event includes working sessions focused on citizen services, cloud computing, analytics, cybersecurity, big data, purchasing and contract reform, talent recruitment and retraining, government and private sector partnerships, H1-B visas and future trends, according to a White House official. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Monday's White House event includes working sessions focused on citizen services, cloud computing, analytics, cybersecurity, big data, purchasing and contract reform, talent recruitment and retraining, government and private sector partnerships, H1-B visas and future trends, according to a White House official. (more...)
Was the United Kingdom election a rejection of Brexit?
- June 21, 2017
The remarks came after warnings by the nationalist Sinn Fein and SDLP and the cross-community Alliance Party that a deal with the DUP would undermine the Government's attempts to restore the powersharing executive at Stormont. Mrs Foster said she thought it was "very realistic" that a deal can be reached on power-sharing in Northern Ireland by the end of this month. Ireland has a key role in the arrangements and structures set out in the Good Friday Agreement that has led to a period of ... (more...)
- June 21, 2017
The remarks came after warnings by the nationalist Sinn Fein and SDLP and the cross-community Alliance Party that a deal with the DUP would undermine the Government's attempts to restore the powersharing executive at Stormont. Mrs Foster said she thought it was "very realistic" that a deal can be reached on power-sharing in Northern Ireland by the end of this month. Ireland has a key role in the arrangements and structures set out in the Good Friday Agreement that has led to a period of ... (more...)
Worth Watching Stocks: Synchrony Financial(NYSE:SYF), Conagra Brands Inc (NYSE:CAG)
- June 21, 2017
Therefore 54% are positive. Analysts predict that ConAgra Foods Inc. will post $1.72 earnings per share for the current year. As per Friday, October 14, the company rating was upgraded by RBC Capital Markets. Palestra Capital Management Llc acquired 207,400 shares as Conagra Brands Inc (CAG)'s stock declined 4.77%. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System has invested 0.05% of its portfolio in Conagra Brands Inc (NYSE:CAG). (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Therefore 54% are positive. Analysts predict that ConAgra Foods Inc. will post $1.72 earnings per share for the current year. As per Friday, October 14, the company rating was upgraded by RBC Capital Markets. Palestra Capital Management Llc acquired 207,400 shares as Conagra Brands Inc (CAG)'s stock declined 4.77%. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System has invested 0.05% of its portfolio in Conagra Brands Inc (NYSE:CAG). (more...)
Oil giants endorse carbon tax after Trump's Paris exit
- June 21, 2017
However, this is the first time they have all publicly backed a price on carbon. The plan calls for scrapping Obama-era regulations meant to fight climate change , arguing that a market-driven approach will have the same effect in reducing emissions as the regulations would. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
However, this is the first time they have all publicly backed a price on carbon. The plan calls for scrapping Obama-era regulations meant to fight climate change , arguing that a market-driven approach will have the same effect in reducing emissions as the regulations would. (more...)
Canaccord Genuity Reaffirms Hold Rating for Barratt Developments Plc (BDEV)
- June 21, 2017
Therefore 65% are positive. Du Pont had 44 analyst reports since July 30, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Numis Securities maintained the shares of LIO in report on Wednesday, April 5 with "Add" rating. Shares of Liontrust Asset Management PLC (LIO) traded down 2.01% during midday trading on Thursday, hitting GBX 450.50. Therefore 20% are positive. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Therefore 65% are positive. Du Pont had 44 analyst reports since July 30, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Numis Securities maintained the shares of LIO in report on Wednesday, April 5 with "Add" rating. Shares of Liontrust Asset Management PLC (LIO) traded down 2.01% during midday trading on Thursday, hitting GBX 450.50. Therefore 20% are positive. (more...)
The Astrazeneca PLC (AZN) Receives $36.74 Consensus PT from Analysts
- June 21, 2017
Astrazeneca PLC (NYSE: AZN ) has been given a consensus recommendation of "Hold" by the twenty-two research firms that are now covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Swedbank maintained the shares of AZN in report on Monday, September 21 with "Buy" rating. Astrazeneca Plc now has $86.66 billion valuation. TG Therapeutics, Inc.is a biopharmaceutical firm focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of treatments for B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Astrazeneca PLC (NYSE: AZN ) has been given a consensus recommendation of "Hold" by the twenty-two research firms that are now covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Swedbank maintained the shares of AZN in report on Monday, September 21 with "Buy" rating. Astrazeneca Plc now has $86.66 billion valuation. TG Therapeutics, Inc.is a biopharmaceutical firm focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of treatments for B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases. (more...)
58 people are presumed dead in Grenfell Tower disaster
- June 21, 2017
Associated Press reported that public anger is mounting as residents and neighbors demand answers for how the blaze early Wednesday spread so quickly and trapped so numerous tower's 600-odd residents. An apartment inside Grenfell Tower in north Kensington is seen after the blaze. . But now, The Independent has confirmed that the family have not suffered from any casualties, one the daughters confirmed on Facebook that they were not injured but have lost everything. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Associated Press reported that public anger is mounting as residents and neighbors demand answers for how the blaze early Wednesday spread so quickly and trapped so numerous tower's 600-odd residents. An apartment inside Grenfell Tower in north Kensington is seen after the blaze. . But now, The Independent has confirmed that the family have not suffered from any casualties, one the daughters confirmed on Facebook that they were not injured but have lost everything. (more...)
Toshiba prefers US-Japan bidder for memory chip biz sale
- June 21, 2017
The government-led alliance, which includes the state-backed fund Innovation Network Corp of Japan , Development Bank of Japan and USA private equity firm Bain Capital , had put forward a deal exceeding Toshiba's 2 trillion yen ($17.9 billion) valuation of its memory unit. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
The government-led alliance, which includes the state-backed fund Innovation Network Corp of Japan , Development Bank of Japan and USA private equity firm Bain Capital , had put forward a deal exceeding Toshiba's 2 trillion yen ($17.9 billion) valuation of its memory unit. (more...)
Gunman had filed grievance — APNewsBreak
- June 21, 2017
UPS workers gather outside after a reported shooting at a UPS warehouse and customer service center in San Francisco on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Police say a gunman opened fire at the UPS facility Wednesday morning, killing three people and wounding two others before taking his own life. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
UPS workers gather outside after a reported shooting at a UPS warehouse and customer service center in San Francisco on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Police say a gunman opened fire at the UPS facility Wednesday morning, killing three people and wounding two others before taking his own life. (more...)
Inmarsat Plc 27.7% Potential Upside Indicated by Deutsche Bank
- June 21, 2017
Therefore 41% are positive. ERM has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. UBS upgraded BorgWarner Inc. The firm has "Buy" rating by Peel Hunt given on Tuesday, December 1. The Company's divisions include retail/wholesale and licensing. It has a 9.1 P/E ratio. The Engine segment's products include turbochargers, timing devices and chains, emissions systems and thermal systems. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Therefore 41% are positive. ERM has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. UBS upgraded BorgWarner Inc. The firm has "Buy" rating by Peel Hunt given on Tuesday, December 1. The Company's divisions include retail/wholesale and licensing. It has a 9.1 P/E ratio. The Engine segment's products include turbochargers, timing devices and chains, emissions systems and thermal systems. (more...)
Trump to make announcement on any Comey tapes this week: White House
- June 21, 2017
Public perception aside, being the subject of an investigation is also debilitating because of the time it takes to defend oneself, the financial burden of retaining lawyers (and, for a public official, retaining press agents who can deal with the media frenzy), and the anxiety that makes it hard to focus on one's job and other responsibilities. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Public perception aside, being the subject of an investigation is also debilitating because of the time it takes to defend oneself, the financial burden of retaining lawyers (and, for a public official, retaining press agents who can deal with the media frenzy), and the anxiety that makes it hard to focus on one's job and other responsibilities. (more...)
Amazon Buys Whole Foods
- June 21, 2017
Whole Foods Market will still run physical stores under its own brand so the deal seems more about bringing Amazon's scale and expertise - especially in analytics - to bare. Whole Foods will keep operating stores under its name. New competition from Amazon will "exert margin pressure on everybody else and force everybody to be innovative and consolidate", Agnese said. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Whole Foods Market will still run physical stores under its own brand so the deal seems more about bringing Amazon's scale and expertise - especially in analytics - to bare. Whole Foods will keep operating stores under its name. New competition from Amazon will "exert margin pressure on everybody else and force everybody to be innovative and consolidate", Agnese said. (more...)
US Attorney General Sessions hires private attorney
- June 21, 2017
Sekulow downplayed Trump's tweets , saying the president is simply responding to what he sees in the media in a way that can reach millions of his supporters. The panel sent a bipartisan letter this month to White House counsel Don McGahn seeking an answer by this Friday. It also sent a letter to Comey asking for any notes or memos. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
Sekulow downplayed Trump's tweets , saying the president is simply responding to what he sees in the media in a way that can reach millions of his supporters. The panel sent a bipartisan letter this month to White House counsel Don McGahn seeking an answer by this Friday. It also sent a letter to Comey asking for any notes or memos. (more...)
Van ploughs into Muslims in London
- June 21, 2017
BREAKING: We have been informed that a van has run over worshippers as they left #FinsburyPark Mosque. One person died and 11 were injured in the early hours of Monday morning after a van drove into a crowd of Muslim worshipers in Finsbury Park . (more...)
- June 21, 2017
BREAKING: We have been informed that a van has run over worshippers as they left #FinsburyPark Mosque. One person died and 11 were injured in the early hours of Monday morning after a van drove into a crowd of Muslim worshipers in Finsbury Park . (more...)
Brexit talks begin in Brussels
- June 21, 2017
The UK kicked off talks in Brussels with both sides agreeing a schedule for dialogue as they attempt to pave the way to Brexit . London agreed that "English and French will be used as working language". May plans to present European Union leaders on Thursday with a proposal that would detail British plans for European Union citizens living in the United Kingdom, according to the Times of London, which said the draft would be "generous". (more...)
- June 21, 2017
The UK kicked off talks in Brussels with both sides agreeing a schedule for dialogue as they attempt to pave the way to Brexit . London agreed that "English and French will be used as working language". May plans to present European Union leaders on Thursday with a proposal that would detail British plans for European Union citizens living in the United Kingdom, according to the Times of London, which said the draft would be "generous". (more...)
Economy Watch: Fed Sure of Economy, Raises Rates, Promises Asset Sell-Off
- June 21, 2017
It was down a point to 2,439. The Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said: "our decision reflects the progress the economy has made and is expected to make". economy meant a second hike would be unlikely this year. The Federal Reserve, for its part, seems to believe that the economy is strong enough for money to be more expensive, including real estate financing. (more...)
- June 21, 2017
It was down a point to 2,439. The Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said: "our decision reflects the progress the economy has made and is expected to make". economy meant a second hike would be unlikely this year. The Federal Reserve, for its part, seems to believe that the economy is strong enough for money to be more expensive, including real estate financing. (more...)
US State Department presses North Korea to release detained Americans
- June 21, 2017
What follows is a closer examination of one of the more perplexing and heart-rending developments in North Korea's long, antagonistic standoff with its neighbors and Washington . With US public opinion toward North Korea souring, the Trump administration is likely to find itself having to present some sort of response to Pyongyang . (more...)
- June 21, 2017
What follows is a closer examination of one of the more perplexing and heart-rending developments in North Korea's long, antagonistic standoff with its neighbors and Washington . With US public opinion toward North Korea souring, the Trump administration is likely to find itself having to present some sort of response to Pyongyang . (more...)
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