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KB Home Cuts CEO's Bonus In Essentially Worthless Response To Vulgar Rant
- September 21, 2017
According to the Huffington Post , Kathy Griffin and her boyfriend started filing noise complaints against the KB Homes CEO shortly after moving into the home next to his a year ago. In a statement issued on Thursday, the board said the move was decided because his "recent behavior in his personal dealings with a neighbor is unacceptable and a negative reflection on KB Home ". (more...)
- September 21, 2017
According to the Huffington Post , Kathy Griffin and her boyfriend started filing noise complaints against the KB Homes CEO shortly after moving into the home next to his a year ago. In a statement issued on Thursday, the board said the move was decided because his "recent behavior in his personal dealings with a neighbor is unacceptable and a negative reflection on KB Home ". (more...)
Daimler to invest $1 bln in Alabama plant, create over 600 jobs
- September 21, 2017
Daimler AG has announced plans for a $ 1 billion expansion at its assembly plant outside Tuscaloosa, Ala. "With this $1 billion investment, we are significantly growing our manufacturing footprint here in Alabama, while sending a clear message to our customers across the USA and around the world: Mercedes-Benz will continue to be on the cutting-edge of electric vehicle development and production", said Markus Schafer, member of the divisional board of Mercedes Cars, production and supply ... (more...)
- September 21, 2017
Daimler AG has announced plans for a $ 1 billion expansion at its assembly plant outside Tuscaloosa, Ala. "With this $1 billion investment, we are significantly growing our manufacturing footprint here in Alabama, while sending a clear message to our customers across the USA and around the world: Mercedes-Benz will continue to be on the cutting-edge of electric vehicle development and production", said Markus Schafer, member of the divisional board of Mercedes Cars, production and supply ... (more...)
Greenpeace 'pirates' seize thousands of Volkswagen diesel cars at Kent port
- September 21, 2017
Greenpeace have seized a boat heading for the United Kingdom using kayaks and boats to prevent thousands of VW diesel cars. The carmaker also said that the majority of the roughly 1,200 cars on the boarded vessel were petrol rather than diesel models and that its vehicles meet stringent European regulations. (more...)
- September 21, 2017
Greenpeace have seized a boat heading for the United Kingdom using kayaks and boats to prevent thousands of VW diesel cars. The carmaker also said that the majority of the roughly 1,200 cars on the boarded vessel were petrol rather than diesel models and that its vehicles meet stringent European regulations. (more...)
Death Wish Coffee Fail
- September 21, 2017
The product was been removed from the company's online store and from the shelves of US retailers Price Chopper, Market 32, and Healthy Living Market & Café, say the US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ). If anyone drank Nitro recently, Death Wish Coffee urged the recall was just a precautionary step. "Based on these recommendations we've made a decision to recall all Death Wish Nitro cans". (more...)
- September 21, 2017
The product was been removed from the company's online store and from the shelves of US retailers Price Chopper, Market 32, and Healthy Living Market & Café, say the US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ). If anyone drank Nitro recently, Death Wish Coffee urged the recall was just a precautionary step. "Based on these recommendations we've made a decision to recall all Death Wish Nitro cans". (more...)
Wal Mart Stores Inc (NYSE:WMT) Sentiment Report
- September 21, 2017
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. most recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.08 for the July 2017 versus $1.07 in the same quarter previous year, representing 1% growth. Investors sentiment increased to 1.02 in 2017 Q2. Its up 0.13, from 0.89 in 2017Q1. It dived, as 17 investors sold UIS shares while 54 reduced holdings. (more...)
- September 21, 2017
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. most recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.08 for the July 2017 versus $1.07 in the same quarter previous year, representing 1% growth. Investors sentiment increased to 1.02 in 2017 Q2. Its up 0.13, from 0.89 in 2017Q1. It dived, as 17 investors sold UIS shares while 54 reduced holdings. (more...)
Liliane Bettencourt, L'Oreal heiress and world's wealthiest woman, dead at 94
- September 21, 2017
The Bettencourt clan, which founded L'Oreal, still has a 33 percent stake in the cosmetics company giving Liliane a personal wealth of £28 BILLION ($39bn). L'Oreal is one of the world's biggest cosmetics group with almost 90,000 employees in 140 countries and sales of 25.84 billion euros in 2016. De Maistre, who managed Bettencourt's vast fortune, was accused of getting her to hand over envelopes of cash to members of Sarkozy's rightwing party during his 2007 presidential campaign. (more...)
- September 21, 2017
The Bettencourt clan, which founded L'Oreal, still has a 33 percent stake in the cosmetics company giving Liliane a personal wealth of £28 BILLION ($39bn). L'Oreal is one of the world's biggest cosmetics group with almost 90,000 employees in 140 countries and sales of 25.84 billion euros in 2016. De Maistre, who managed Bettencourt's vast fortune, was accused of getting her to hand over envelopes of cash to members of Sarkozy's rightwing party during his 2007 presidential campaign. (more...)
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALNY) Surges 21.27% in Pre-session
- September 21, 2017
There has been an observed change of 1.59% in the ownership of the shares in the past six months. BidaskClub downgraded Alnylam Pharmaceuticals from a strong-buy rating to a buy rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 16th. Graass James H had sold 10,000 shares worth $1.01M. (NASDAQ: ALNY ) have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation. (NASDAQ: ALNY ) for 7,620 shares. (more...)
- September 21, 2017
There has been an observed change of 1.59% in the ownership of the shares in the past six months. BidaskClub downgraded Alnylam Pharmaceuticals from a strong-buy rating to a buy rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 16th. Graass James H had sold 10,000 shares worth $1.01M. (NASDAQ: ALNY ) have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation. (NASDAQ: ALNY ) for 7,620 shares. (more...)
China's credit rating has been cut due to concerns about rising debt
- September 21, 2017
S&P's announcement came just a month ahead of 19th Party Congress. Official efforts to rein in debt "could stabilize the trend of financial risk in the medium term", S&P said. It said that reflected expectations the country will "maintain robust economic performance over the next three to four years". Influential economists and agencies have been queuing up in recent months to warn the rise in debt is unsustainable, with the International Monetary Fund and the Bank for International ... (more...)
- September 21, 2017
S&P's announcement came just a month ahead of 19th Party Congress. Official efforts to rein in debt "could stabilize the trend of financial risk in the medium term", S&P said. It said that reflected expectations the country will "maintain robust economic performance over the next three to four years". Influential economists and agencies have been queuing up in recent months to warn the rise in debt is unsustainable, with the International Monetary Fund and the Bank for International ... (more...)
Rates unchanged - but stay alert
- September 21, 2017
The central bank also downplayed the impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma on the economy , saying that they "are unlikely to materially alter the course of the national economy over the medium term", other than temporarily lifting inflation because of higher prices for gas and other goods for which the supply chain was disrupted. (more...)
- September 21, 2017
The central bank also downplayed the impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma on the economy , saying that they "are unlikely to materially alter the course of the national economy over the medium term", other than temporarily lifting inflation because of higher prices for gas and other goods for which the supply chain was disrupted. (more...)
Global stocks, dollar flat as investors brace for Fed statement
- September 21, 2017
Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 2.75 points, or 0.05 percent, in volume of 27 contracts. The tech-heavy index also notched a new high, its first since last Wednesday. The Fed left rates unchanged for now, as was widely anticipated, but investors' expectations changed for December after the USA central bank signaled one more rate hike by year-end despite recent weak inflation readings. (more...)
- September 21, 2017
Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 2.75 points, or 0.05 percent, in volume of 27 contracts. The tech-heavy index also notched a new high, its first since last Wednesday. The Fed left rates unchanged for now, as was widely anticipated, but investors' expectations changed for December after the USA central bank signaled one more rate hike by year-end despite recent weak inflation readings. (more...)
Codey Sells 3500 Shares of Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) Stock
- September 21, 2017
The stock of Sealed Air Corp (NYSE: SEE ) has "Hold" rating given on Thursday, June 15 by Jefferies. Sealed Air Corporation has a 52-week low of 41.74 and a 52-week high of 50.62. BidaskClub upgraded Sealed Air Corporation from a "strong sell" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 9th. 05/11/2017 - Sealed Air Corporation was downgraded to "sector perform" by analysts at RBC Capital. (more...)
- September 21, 2017
The stock of Sealed Air Corp (NYSE: SEE ) has "Hold" rating given on Thursday, June 15 by Jefferies. Sealed Air Corporation has a 52-week low of 41.74 and a 52-week high of 50.62. BidaskClub upgraded Sealed Air Corporation from a "strong sell" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 9th. 05/11/2017 - Sealed Air Corporation was downgraded to "sector perform" by analysts at RBC Capital. (more...)
American Airlines Group Inc (AAL) Shares Sold by Barings LLC
- September 21, 2017
The performance for the week for American Airlines Group Inc.is 5.50% following the monthly performance of -4.98%. A 8 analysts rate it as either a buy or a strong buy, while0 believe that investors should either steer clear of MIK or, if they already own its stock, sell it. (more...)
- September 21, 2017
The performance for the week for American Airlines Group Inc.is 5.50% following the monthly performance of -4.98%. A 8 analysts rate it as either a buy or a strong buy, while0 believe that investors should either steer clear of MIK or, if they already own its stock, sell it. (more...)
Paytm Mall to spend Rs. 200 cr. more on gifts
- September 21, 2017
The Flipkart Big Billion Day Sale starts on September 20th and will close on September 24. Paytm Mall is offering 100% cashback on smartphones for 25 lucky buyers every day and a daily chance for 200 customers to win Paytm Gold. All purchases made during Paytm Mall's "Mera Cashback Sale" would be complemented with Paytm Lifafa. "Unlike other platforms where customers are obligated to use their cashback on the respective platform, our customers have many more possibilities as our cashback can ... (more...)
- September 21, 2017
The Flipkart Big Billion Day Sale starts on September 20th and will close on September 24. Paytm Mall is offering 100% cashback on smartphones for 25 lucky buyers every day and a daily chance for 200 customers to win Paytm Gold. All purchases made during Paytm Mall's "Mera Cashback Sale" would be complemented with Paytm Lifafa. "Unlike other platforms where customers are obligated to use their cashback on the respective platform, our customers have many more possibilities as our cashback can ... (more...)
Xiaomi Redmi 4A to go on sale today via mi.com, Flipkart
- September 21, 2017
Of the three deals, the one that involves the Redmi Note 4 and the Mi Max 2 are the most exciting. On buying the Redmi 4A via mi.com today, Xiaomi is offering a free 12-month subscription of Hungama Music as well as Mi protection plan starting Rs 499 to save your phone from accidental damage. (more...)
- September 21, 2017
Of the three deals, the one that involves the Redmi Note 4 and the Mi Max 2 are the most exciting. On buying the Redmi 4A via mi.com today, Xiaomi is offering a free 12-month subscription of Hungama Music as well as Mi protection plan starting Rs 499 to save your phone from accidental damage. (more...)
Overview of Different Indicators: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI), U.S. Bancorp (USB)
- September 21, 2017
The 50 day moving average went up $0.93 or +1.40% and the 200 day average went up by +7.10%. The older the historical return data is, the more likely it is to be less useful when predicting future returns. About 5.02 million shares traded or 51.66% up from the average. The performance of firm for the quarter recorded as -3.32% and for year stands at -0.43%, while the YTD performance was 3.92%. (more...)
- September 21, 2017
The 50 day moving average went up $0.93 or +1.40% and the 200 day average went up by +7.10%. The older the historical return data is, the more likely it is to be less useful when predicting future returns. About 5.02 million shares traded or 51.66% up from the average. The performance of firm for the quarter recorded as -3.32% and for year stands at -0.43%, while the YTD performance was 3.92%. (more...)
Walmart not hiring extra holiday help this year
- September 21, 2017
The retailer also says that the additional hours that its employees will work will give them access to new positions. Instead, the retailer will offer overtime hours to its full-time employees. Walmart says it employed the same strategy of more hours for existing employees during the holidays previous year and "we heard great feedback from our customers and associates", according to Judith McKenna, chief operating officer of Walmart U.S. (more...)
- September 21, 2017
The retailer also says that the additional hours that its employees will work will give them access to new positions. Instead, the retailer will offer overtime hours to its full-time employees. Walmart says it employed the same strategy of more hours for existing employees during the holidays previous year and "we heard great feedback from our customers and associates", according to Judith McKenna, chief operating officer of Walmart U.S. (more...)
Dollar trades sideways as investors await Fed's policy signals
- September 21, 2017
Both S&P and Dow futures remained flat. The Canadian dollar suddenly fell about half a cent, slipping below 81 cents (U.S.) against the USA dollar, after the release of the monetary policy statement from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday suggested that US interest rates are heading higher. (more...)
- September 21, 2017
Both S&P and Dow futures remained flat. The Canadian dollar suddenly fell about half a cent, slipping below 81 cents (U.S.) against the USA dollar, after the release of the monetary policy statement from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday suggested that US interest rates are heading higher. (more...)
Federal Reserve to review monetary policy settings
- September 21, 2017
Indeed, the latest statement reveals that the FOMC expects short-term rates to "remain, for some time, below levels that are expected to prevail in the longer run". Weak inflation data in the U.S. has prompted investors to dial back their bets on future rate hikes, but the market may be underestimating the Federal Reserve , according to Nick Gartside, global chief investment officer of fixed income at JP Morgan Asset Management. (more...)
- September 21, 2017
Indeed, the latest statement reveals that the FOMC expects short-term rates to "remain, for some time, below levels that are expected to prevail in the longer run". Weak inflation data in the U.S. has prompted investors to dial back their bets on future rate hikes, but the market may be underestimating the Federal Reserve , according to Nick Gartside, global chief investment officer of fixed income at JP Morgan Asset Management. (more...)
Drilling Down Into McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
- September 21, 2017
Bank Of The West decreased Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:ALXN) stake by 5,986 shares to 43,168 valued at $5.28M in 2016Q4. Great West Life Assurance Co. They now have a United States dollars 160 price target on the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website . (more...)
- September 21, 2017
Bank Of The West decreased Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:ALXN) stake by 5,986 shares to 43,168 valued at $5.28M in 2016Q4. Great West Life Assurance Co. They now have a United States dollars 160 price target on the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website . (more...)
FedEx profit falls 17 percent, hurt by TNT cyberattack
- September 21, 2017
Forest Hill Cap Limited Liability Corp has 565,878 shares for 4.6% of their portfolio. FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX ) stock price target cut to $225 from $233 at UBS. It has a 19.73 P/E ratio. FedEx ( FDX ) announced that its subsidiaries FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight will all increase their shipping rates effective January 1, 2018. (more...)
- September 21, 2017
Forest Hill Cap Limited Liability Corp has 565,878 shares for 4.6% of their portfolio. FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX ) stock price target cut to $225 from $233 at UBS. It has a 19.73 P/E ratio. FedEx ( FDX ) announced that its subsidiaries FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight will all increase their shipping rates effective January 1, 2018. (more...)
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