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Trump Criticizes Amazon For Putting Retailers Out Of Business
- August 16, 2017
Trump gives comfort to racists". He has tweeted about the company 21 times dating back to 2011, according to the Trump Twitter Archive . Mr Bezos actually owns the Washington Post via a holding company separate from Amazon . Trump accused Amazon of "not paying internet taxes " in a tweet he posted in June. Trump, in July, tweeted: "Is Fake News Washington Post being used as a lobbyist weapon against Congress to keep Politicians from looking into Amazon no-tax monopoly?" ... (more...)
- August 16, 2017
Trump gives comfort to racists". He has tweeted about the company 21 times dating back to 2011, according to the Trump Twitter Archive . Mr Bezos actually owns the Washington Post via a holding company separate from Amazon . Trump accused Amazon of "not paying internet taxes " in a tweet he posted in June. Trump, in July, tweeted: "Is Fake News Washington Post being used as a lobbyist weapon against Congress to keep Politicians from looking into Amazon no-tax monopoly?" ... (more...)
Melbourne Is World's Most Liveable City For Seventh Straight Year
- August 16, 2017
Singapore rose 11 places to 35th in a survey that assigns scores to 140 cities based on each's stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. According to the report, the main reason Melbourne ranks so high is due to its strong healthcare, education and infrastructure scores, but the city's low crime also helped to keep it at the top spot. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
Singapore rose 11 places to 35th in a survey that assigns scores to 140 cities based on each's stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. According to the report, the main reason Melbourne ranks so high is due to its strong healthcare, education and infrastructure scores, but the city's low crime also helped to keep it at the top spot. (more...)
Under Armour CEO quits President Trump's job council over Charlottesville rally response
- August 16, 2017
Frazier is one of the few African-Americans to head a Fortune 500 company. " Under Armour engages in innovation and sports, not politics", he said in a statement . "Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon joined the chorus, saying in a note Monday to employees, "(We) too felt that he missed a critical opportunity to help bring our country together by unequivocally rejecting the appalling actions of white supremacists". (more...)
- August 16, 2017
Frazier is one of the few African-Americans to head a Fortune 500 company. " Under Armour engages in innovation and sports, not politics", he said in a statement . "Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon joined the chorus, saying in a note Monday to employees, "(We) too felt that he missed a critical opportunity to help bring our country together by unequivocally rejecting the appalling actions of white supremacists". (more...)
Trump Attacks Merck CEO for Resigning from a White House Manufacturing Council
- August 16, 2017
A majority of them left after criticism mounted over the USA president's less-than-encouraging response to the weekend violence in Charlottesville, where a auto rammed into a crowd peacefully protesting against the rally by white supremacists, killing a 32-year-old woman. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
A majority of them left after criticism mounted over the USA president's less-than-encouraging response to the weekend violence in Charlottesville, where a auto rammed into a crowd peacefully protesting against the rally by white supremacists, killing a 32-year-old woman. (more...)
India Inc calls for revision of prices of certain products
- August 16, 2017
However, annual growth in producers' input prices slowed to 6.5% in July, from 10.0% the previous month, the largest monthly drop in over five years, suggesting the impact of sterling's post-Brexit vote depreciation is starting to dissipate. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
However, annual growth in producers' input prices slowed to 6.5% in July, from 10.0% the previous month, the largest monthly drop in over five years, suggesting the impact of sterling's post-Brexit vote depreciation is starting to dissipate. (more...)
Uber operations suspended in Philippines following crackdown on unregistered drivers
- August 16, 2017
Uber Technologies Inc resumed its services in the Philippines this week, defying a regulator's order that had suspended the ride-hailing firm's services for a month in the Southeast Asian nation. Uber issued an email to users informing them of the suspension, entitled "we'll be serving you again soon". Meanwhile, Senator Hontiveros urged the LTFRB to stop its "selective crackdown just to prove a point" and review its suspension order. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
Uber Technologies Inc resumed its services in the Philippines this week, defying a regulator's order that had suspended the ride-hailing firm's services for a month in the Southeast Asian nation. Uber issued an email to users informing them of the suspension, entitled "we'll be serving you again soon". Meanwhile, Senator Hontiveros urged the LTFRB to stop its "selective crackdown just to prove a point" and review its suspension order. (more...)
United Kingdom jobless rate hits lowest since 1975
- August 16, 2017
If the unemployment rate remains at record low levels and the output does not spike, then it would imply that most of the impact by Brexit would be on the supply side. 'The task now is to build on this success through Jobcentre Plus and our employment programmes so that everybody can benefit from the opportunities being created'. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
If the unemployment rate remains at record low levels and the output does not spike, then it would imply that most of the impact by Brexit would be on the supply side. 'The task now is to build on this success through Jobcentre Plus and our employment programmes so that everybody can benefit from the opportunities being created'. (more...)
West Ham keeper Hart: I don't care about Guardiola opinion
- August 16, 2017
Ireland youth worldwide Declan Rice came on for West Ham in the second half, with many taking to social media to praise his cameo appearance in claret and blue. I'm grateful to them as a football club. "It depends on how I feel in the next few years". "My feelings towards Manchester City will never change". (more...)
- August 16, 2017
Ireland youth worldwide Declan Rice came on for West Ham in the second half, with many taking to social media to praise his cameo appearance in claret and blue. I'm grateful to them as a football club. "It depends on how I feel in the next few years". "My feelings towards Manchester City will never change". (more...)
TJX racks up strong earnings, opening new-format stores
- August 16, 2017
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in TJX . Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 31st. Investors of record on Thursday, August 10th will be given a dividend of $0.3125 per share. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in TJX . Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 31st. Investors of record on Thursday, August 10th will be given a dividend of $0.3125 per share. (more...)
Police Arrest Four for Game Of Thrones Leak
- August 16, 2017
This is a different case though, and the French Associated Press ( AFP ) reports that the leak was reported by a Mumbai-based content host and that the police believe that they have their men. In a statement Star India said the breach was the first in its history. "We are deeply grateful to the police for their swift action". The security of unaired episodes of Game of Thrones Season 7 is turning out to be a nightmare for HBO executives. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
This is a different case though, and the French Associated Press ( AFP ) reports that the leak was reported by a Mumbai-based content host and that the police believe that they have their men. In a statement Star India said the breach was the first in its history. "We are deeply grateful to the police for their swift action". The security of unaired episodes of Game of Thrones Season 7 is turning out to be a nightmare for HBO executives. (more...)
Oil trades at three-week low amid rising shale output
- August 16, 2017
Global benchmark Brent crude futures were at US$51.73 a barrel by 11:21am EDT (1521 GMT), down 37 cents from Friday's close . Crude oil prices fell slightly in Asia on Monday with investors cautious on demand ahead of weekly supply gauges from he US, though demand hopes picked up with better than expected second quarter GDP from Japan. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
Global benchmark Brent crude futures were at US$51.73 a barrel by 11:21am EDT (1521 GMT), down 37 cents from Friday's close . Crude oil prices fell slightly in Asia on Monday with investors cautious on demand ahead of weekly supply gauges from he US, though demand hopes picked up with better than expected second quarter GDP from Japan. (more...)
British Columbia Will Have a $15 Minimum Wage by 2021
- August 16, 2017
Labour Minister Harry Bains said Tuesday a fair wages commission will be established in the coming weeks to plan how to raise the rate without hurting businesses. The Liberals raised the minimum wage to $8.75 from $8 in May, 2011 - the first increase under their government in a decade. "This is a significant increase", he said. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
Labour Minister Harry Bains said Tuesday a fair wages commission will be established in the coming weeks to plan how to raise the rate without hurting businesses. The Liberals raised the minimum wage to $8.75 from $8 in May, 2011 - the first increase under their government in a decade. "This is a significant increase", he said. (more...)
Chick-fil-A Lawsuit Says Rodent Was Baked Into Sandwich
- August 16, 2017
The woman's lawyer and the restaurant owner were not responsive to their complaints. She turned it over, and told her coworker that it seemed the restaurant had burned her roll. Additionally, Manfalouti is seeking punitive and compensatory damages for "pain, suffering, emotional distress, sleeplessness, anxiety, PTSD" and medical costs. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
The woman's lawyer and the restaurant owner were not responsive to their complaints. She turned it over, and told her coworker that it seemed the restaurant had burned her roll. Additionally, Manfalouti is seeking punitive and compensatory damages for "pain, suffering, emotional distress, sleeplessness, anxiety, PTSD" and medical costs. (more...)
Pharma CEO quits U.S. advisory panel, Trump lashes out at him
- August 16, 2017
Richard Trumka, leader of the AFL-CIO, issued a statement on Tuesday saying "I can not sit on a council for a President that tolerates bigotry and domestic terrorism". Disney's Bob Iger, another member of the economic advisory council, also quit after the Paris decision. Mr Frazier is one of the few African Americans to head a Fortune 500 company. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
Richard Trumka, leader of the AFL-CIO, issued a statement on Tuesday saying "I can not sit on a council for a President that tolerates bigotry and domestic terrorism". Disney's Bob Iger, another member of the economic advisory council, also quit after the Paris decision. Mr Frazier is one of the few African Americans to head a Fortune 500 company. (more...)
Asia stocks, US$ extend slide as US-North Korea tensions intensify
- August 16, 2017
Disappointing economic data releases weighed on both sides of the Atlantic today with a negative goods trade balance for the United Kingdom (-0.1% versus expectations of 1.4%), higher unemployment claims from the U.S. Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Saturday for a peaceful resolution to the North Korean nuclear issue, and in a call with U.S. President Donald Trump urged all sides to avoid words or action that raise tensions. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
Disappointing economic data releases weighed on both sides of the Atlantic today with a negative goods trade balance for the United Kingdom (-0.1% versus expectations of 1.4%), higher unemployment claims from the U.S. Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Saturday for a peaceful resolution to the North Korean nuclear issue, and in a call with U.S. President Donald Trump urged all sides to avoid words or action that raise tensions. (more...)
Rail commuters brace for biggest increase in fares in five years
- August 16, 2017
The inflation figure means a weekly season ticket from Brighton to London will rise by £3.80 from £104.60 to £108.40. Rail commuters in Sheffield could see their season tickets rise by hundreds of pounds next year after a 3.6 per cent fare hike . (more...)
- August 16, 2017
The inflation figure means a weekly season ticket from Brighton to London will rise by £3.80 from £104.60 to £108.40. Rail commuters in Sheffield could see their season tickets rise by hundreds of pounds next year after a 3.6 per cent fare hike . (more...)
US Auto Parts Network, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRTS) Experiences Light Trading Volume
- August 16, 2017
AAP's SI was 8.87 million shares in August as released by FINRA. In case of Revenue Estimates , 1 analysts have provided their consensus Average Revenue Estimates for SORL Auto Parts , Inc.as 90.61 Million. About 593,841 shares traded. Advance Auto Parts, Inc . (NYSE: AAP ), oil rig stock Transocean LTD (NYSE:RIG), and network equipment provider Extreme Networks, Inc (NASDAQ:EXTR). (more...)
- August 16, 2017
AAP's SI was 8.87 million shares in August as released by FINRA. In case of Revenue Estimates , 1 analysts have provided their consensus Average Revenue Estimates for SORL Auto Parts , Inc.as 90.61 Million. About 593,841 shares traded. Advance Auto Parts, Inc . (NYSE: AAP ), oil rig stock Transocean LTD (NYSE:RIG), and network equipment provider Extreme Networks, Inc (NASDAQ:EXTR). (more...)
Stifel Nicolaus Cuts Rating On Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (DKS) To "Hold"
- August 16, 2017
While looking at the Stock's Performance, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc . now shows a Weekly Performance of -10.46%, where Monthly Performance is -10.01%, Quarterly performance is -29.26%, 6 Months performance is -35.48% and yearly performance percentage is -37.73%. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
While looking at the Stock's Performance, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc . now shows a Weekly Performance of -10.46%, where Monthly Performance is -10.01%, Quarterly performance is -29.26%, 6 Months performance is -35.48% and yearly performance percentage is -37.73%. (more...)
For $9.95, You Can Go to the Movies Every Day
- August 16, 2017
This allows subscribers to see as many movies (excluding 3D and Imax) as they want a month (limited to one per day ) for $10, at any major USA theater. A customer is able to use MoviePass on a month-to-month basis and there's no fee for canceling. As with so many services today, it's all about data. (more...)
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- August 16, 2017
This allows subscribers to see as many movies (excluding 3D and Imax) as they want a month (limited to one per day ) for $10, at any major USA theater. A customer is able to use MoviePass on a month-to-month basis and there's no fee for canceling. As with so many services today, it's all about data. (more...)
BBCI: Three Britons sentenced to jail and caning in Singapore
- August 16, 2017
Thanh has been jailed for six years and eight strokes of a cane. Once she fell asleep, court documents said, the three perpetrators entered the room and sexually assaulted her. According to Channel News Asia, Le was convicted of one count of aggravated outrage of modesty. They were initially charged with rape, but the charge was subsequently reduced to aggravated molestation in an apparent plea deal. (more...)
- August 16, 2017
Thanh has been jailed for six years and eight strokes of a cane. Once she fell asleep, court documents said, the three perpetrators entered the room and sexually assaulted her. According to Channel News Asia, Le was convicted of one count of aggravated outrage of modesty. They were initially charged with rape, but the charge was subsequently reduced to aggravated molestation in an apparent plea deal. (more...)
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