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Internet divided over Tim Hortons' new 'sweet and spicy' Buffalo latte
- October 13, 2017
If you're already wondering where you can get your buffalo latte fix (you okay hun?), don't get too excited, as the exclusive coffee will only be available at the chain's two outposts in Buffalo. Burger King, which is owned by the same parent company as Tim Hortons , has served both a black- and red-bun version of its Whopper burger. The reactions to this "sweet and spicy treat" have been mixed. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
If you're already wondering where you can get your buffalo latte fix (you okay hun?), don't get too excited, as the exclusive coffee will only be available at the chain's two outposts in Buffalo. Burger King, which is owned by the same parent company as Tim Hortons , has served both a black- and red-bun version of its Whopper burger. The reactions to this "sweet and spicy treat" have been mixed. (more...)
Numis Securities Ltd Reaffirms "Hold" Rating for Volution Group PLC (FAN)
- October 13, 2017
GBX 168.29's average target is -11.15% below currents GBX 189.4 stock price. Canaccord Genuity reiterated a buy rating and set a GBX 215 ($2.83) price target on shares of Volution Group PLC in a research note on Thursday, July 27th. Ny State Common Retirement Fund invested in 10,200 shares. Cardinal Mngmt has invested 2.2% in Hays plc (LON:HAS). Royal Bankshares Of Canada invested in 208,336 shares. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
GBX 168.29's average target is -11.15% below currents GBX 189.4 stock price. Canaccord Genuity reiterated a buy rating and set a GBX 215 ($2.83) price target on shares of Volution Group PLC in a research note on Thursday, July 27th. Ny State Common Retirement Fund invested in 10,200 shares. Cardinal Mngmt has invested 2.2% in Hays plc (LON:HAS). Royal Bankshares Of Canada invested in 208,336 shares. (more...)
Honeywell International Inc. (HON) Shares Bought by TD Asset Management Inc
- October 13, 2017
The insider SHEARES BRADLEY T sold 3,430 shares worth $451,765. Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers Llc decreased Honeywell Inc. Looking into last 5 trades, the stock observed a return of nearly 0.12%. Virtus Investment Advisers Inc increased Equinix Inc (NASDAQ:EQIX) stake by 1,490 shares to 5,483 valued at $2.35 million in 2017Q2. It also reduced Applied Matls Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT) stake by 13,780 shares and now owns 100,151 shares. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
The insider SHEARES BRADLEY T sold 3,430 shares worth $451,765. Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers Llc decreased Honeywell Inc. Looking into last 5 trades, the stock observed a return of nearly 0.12%. Virtus Investment Advisers Inc increased Equinix Inc (NASDAQ:EQIX) stake by 1,490 shares to 5,483 valued at $2.35 million in 2017Q2. It also reduced Applied Matls Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT) stake by 13,780 shares and now owns 100,151 shares. (more...)
Flight 666 takes final Friday the 13th flight to 'HEL'
- October 13, 2017
Some people would avoid flying altogether on Friday the 13th. It is spooky coincidence that the final flight fell on a day traditionally associated with bad luck. Finnair pilot Juha-Pekka Keidasto said: "It has been quite a joke among the pilots". I'm not a superstitious man. Paraskevidekatriaphobia is another term for the fear of "Friday the 13th". (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Some people would avoid flying altogether on Friday the 13th. It is spooky coincidence that the final flight fell on a day traditionally associated with bad luck. Finnair pilot Juha-Pekka Keidasto said: "It has been quite a joke among the pilots". I'm not a superstitious man. Paraskevidekatriaphobia is another term for the fear of "Friday the 13th". (more...)
US Retail Sales Spike 1.6% In September Amid Higher Gas Prices
- October 13, 2017
Without auto sales, the month-over-month increase in overall sales was 1 percent. The July 2017 to August 2017 percent change was revised from down 0.2percent (±0.5 percent)* to down 0.1% (±0.1%)*. Economists had expected retail sales to spike by 1.7 percent compared to the 0.2 percent drop originally reported for the previous month. As a standalone category, vehicle sales were up 3.6 percent for the month and 4 percent for the year. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Without auto sales, the month-over-month increase in overall sales was 1 percent. The July 2017 to August 2017 percent change was revised from down 0.2percent (±0.5 percent)* to down 0.1% (±0.1%)*. Economists had expected retail sales to spike by 1.7 percent compared to the 0.2 percent drop originally reported for the previous month. As a standalone category, vehicle sales were up 3.6 percent for the month and 4 percent for the year. (more...)
Oxford aims to be world's first zero-emissions city
- October 13, 2017
As vehicle technology develops, the zero-emission zone would extend to all vehicle types across the whole city centre by 2035. The city centre now has illegal levels of nitrogen dioxide in its air, which contributes to diseases including cancer, asthma, stroke and heart disease. (more...)
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- October 13, 2017
As vehicle technology develops, the zero-emission zone would extend to all vehicle types across the whole city centre by 2035. The city centre now has illegal levels of nitrogen dioxide in its air, which contributes to diseases including cancer, asthma, stroke and heart disease. (more...)
You can now order food directly from Facebook
- October 13, 2017
Here's how the feature, which just rolled out to Facebook users in the U.S., will work. Facebook Inc on Friday launched a service through which its US users can order food for take-away or delivery directly through its app or website. If not, you'll be able to sign up for a Delivery.com account directly in the Facebook app, the company says. It'll be available at launch in the USA only, and it's rolling out from today to Facebook's apps on iOS, Android and the desktop (Web). (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Here's how the feature, which just rolled out to Facebook users in the U.S., will work. Facebook Inc on Friday launched a service through which its US users can order food for take-away or delivery directly through its app or website. If not, you'll be able to sign up for a Delivery.com account directly in the Facebook app, the company says. It'll be available at launch in the USA only, and it's rolling out from today to Facebook's apps on iOS, Android and the desktop (Web). (more...)
Great Wall Motor in Talks With BMW Over Mini Brand in China
- October 13, 2017
BMW, in a separate statement, said it aimed to expand business in China and could imagine partnership and cooperation for the Mini brand. BMW AG (BMW.XE) plans to diversify partnerships to grow its Mini brand in China, the company said following reports that it was in talks with Chinese vehicle maker Great Wall Motor Co . (more...)
- October 13, 2017
BMW, in a separate statement, said it aimed to expand business in China and could imagine partnership and cooperation for the Mini brand. BMW AG (BMW.XE) plans to diversify partnerships to grow its Mini brand in China, the company said following reports that it was in talks with Chinese vehicle maker Great Wall Motor Co . (more...)
Bank Of America Q3 Profit Climbs, Tops Estimates
- October 13, 2017
It has underperformed by 30.84% the S&P500. The hedge fund run by Matthew Knauer held 4.98M shares of the major banks company at the end of 2017Q2, valued at $120.69M, up from 1.50 million at the end of the previous reported quarter. Therefore 66% are positive. Analysts had expected $21.98 billion. The stock has "Buy" rating by Jefferies on Tuesday, June 6. Credit Agricole upgraded Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC ) on Friday, January 29 to "Outperform" rating. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
It has underperformed by 30.84% the S&P500. The hedge fund run by Matthew Knauer held 4.98M shares of the major banks company at the end of 2017Q2, valued at $120.69M, up from 1.50 million at the end of the previous reported quarter. Therefore 66% are positive. Analysts had expected $21.98 billion. The stock has "Buy" rating by Jefferies on Tuesday, June 6. Credit Agricole upgraded Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC ) on Friday, January 29 to "Outperform" rating. (more...)
TCS shares end flat post Q2 results
- October 13, 2017
Tata Consultancy Services ( TCS ), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions firm, witnessed a 2.1% fall in the consolidated net profit on year-on-year basis (a 8.4% rise on sequential basis) to Rs 64.46 billion for the quarter ended September 2017. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Tata Consultancy Services ( TCS ), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions firm, witnessed a 2.1% fall in the consolidated net profit on year-on-year basis (a 8.4% rise on sequential basis) to Rs 64.46 billion for the quarter ended September 2017. (more...)
Analysts Showing Optimistic Trends For Vipshop Holdings Limited (VIPS)
- October 13, 2017
The company has market cap of $2.52 billion. The stock decreased 1.39% or $0.12 during the last trading session, reaching $8.15. Bernstein initiated Vipshop Holdings Ltd - ADR (NYSE: VIPS ) on Wednesday, January 11 with "Underperform" rating. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
The company has market cap of $2.52 billion. The stock decreased 1.39% or $0.12 during the last trading session, reaching $8.15. Bernstein initiated Vipshop Holdings Ltd - ADR (NYSE: VIPS ) on Wednesday, January 11 with "Underperform" rating. (more...)
Dog days? In Italy, count them like family sick days
- October 13, 2017
La Sapienza University confirmed this on Thursday. The judge has decided that University of Academy is considered to be officially paid for two-day consent of academic "for serious or familial and personal reasons". "Now, with the necessary veterinary certification, those in the same situation will be able to cite this important precedent", he said. The librarian, who doesn't want to be identified, is single and says she considers the dog, who she rescued from a park, to be her family. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
La Sapienza University confirmed this on Thursday. The judge has decided that University of Academy is considered to be officially paid for two-day consent of academic "for serious or familial and personal reasons". "Now, with the necessary veterinary certification, those in the same situation will be able to cite this important precedent", he said. The librarian, who doesn't want to be identified, is single and says she considers the dog, who she rescued from a park, to be her family. (more...)
Girls can join the Boy Scouts
- October 13, 2017
GSMW consists of GSMW membership consists of more than 11,000 girls and adults with national membership at 2.6 million. "There are no plans to change our name at this time", spokeswoman Effie Delimarkos said in an email. "It will be unbelievable to say you got Eagle and people know what you're talking about and know the work you put into it". Hank Fisher, who is only 16 years old, helped lead an effort to build batting cages in his community - then raised the money and helped organize the ... (more...)
- October 13, 2017
GSMW consists of GSMW membership consists of more than 11,000 girls and adults with national membership at 2.6 million. "There are no plans to change our name at this time", spokeswoman Effie Delimarkos said in an email. "It will be unbelievable to say you got Eagle and people know what you're talking about and know the work you put into it". Hank Fisher, who is only 16 years old, helped lead an effort to build batting cages in his community - then raised the money and helped organize the ... (more...)
China Sept unwrought copper imports hit highest since March
- October 13, 2017
Exports increased 12.4 percent to 11.16 trillion yuan, while imports surged 22.3 percent to 9.13 trillion yuan, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said. "Today's figures suggest that not only has strong foreign demand continued to prop up manufacturing activity in China but domestic demand remains resilient too", Julian Evans-Pritchard, China Economist at Capital Economics wrote in a note. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Exports increased 12.4 percent to 11.16 trillion yuan, while imports surged 22.3 percent to 9.13 trillion yuan, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said. "Today's figures suggest that not only has strong foreign demand continued to prop up manufacturing activity in China but domestic demand remains resilient too", Julian Evans-Pritchard, China Economist at Capital Economics wrote in a note. (more...)
HSBC names John Flint as next CEO
- October 13, 2017
Insiders or outsiders? That has been the debate raging around HSBC since it emerged early previous year that both Stuart Gulliver , its chief executive, and Douglas Flint, its chairman, would be leaving the bank in quick succession. He has represented the group in Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Bahrain, the United States and the United Kingdom. Flint will be owner of a pension allowance of £360 million in new office, as well as a net base salary of £$1.2 and £1.7 million in ... (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Insiders or outsiders? That has been the debate raging around HSBC since it emerged early previous year that both Stuart Gulliver , its chief executive, and Douglas Flint, its chairman, would be leaving the bank in quick succession. He has represented the group in Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Bahrain, the United States and the United Kingdom. Flint will be owner of a pension allowance of £360 million in new office, as well as a net base salary of £$1.2 and £1.7 million in ... (more...)
Lookout for Analyst's Suggestions: Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD)
- October 13, 2017
Vanguard Gp holds 0.32% in Gilead Sciences, Inc. The stock declined 0.01% or $0.01 reaching $82.56 per share. About 1.51M shares traded. Finally, Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) or 8,366 shares. Schmidt P J Investment Management, Wisconsin-based fund reported 24,191 shares. 318,705 were reported by Zwj Invest Counsel. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Vanguard Gp holds 0.32% in Gilead Sciences, Inc. The stock declined 0.01% or $0.01 reaching $82.56 per share. About 1.51M shares traded. Finally, Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) or 8,366 shares. Schmidt P J Investment Management, Wisconsin-based fund reported 24,191 shares. 318,705 were reported by Zwj Invest Counsel. (more...)
Changing Stocks: Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)
- October 13, 2017
McQueen Ball & Associates Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Alphabet by 18.2% in the 3rd quarter. Delta Asset Management LLC TN boosted its holdings in shares of Alphabet by 1.5% in the 1st quarter. Alphabet Inc. has a 12 month low of $743.59 and a 12 month high of $1,008.61. Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 27th. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
McQueen Ball & Associates Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Alphabet by 18.2% in the 3rd quarter. Delta Asset Management LLC TN boosted its holdings in shares of Alphabet by 1.5% in the 1st quarter. Alphabet Inc. has a 12 month low of $743.59 and a 12 month high of $1,008.61. Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 27th. (more...)
Royal Mail and CWU having their day in court
- October 13, 2017
The Agenda for Growth is an agreement between the company and its employees. Last week, the CWU notified Royal Mail of its intention to strike for the first time since the 501-year-old firm was privatised in 2013. It subsequently filed an injunction on Monday with the High Court. The Labour MP Gill Furniss also pledged her support for the union, telling the protest: "Despite the draconian laws imposed on workers, the CWU well surpassed the thresholds and sent a clear message to the company". (more...)
- October 13, 2017
The Agenda for Growth is an agreement between the company and its employees. Last week, the CWU notified Royal Mail of its intention to strike for the first time since the 501-year-old firm was privatised in 2013. It subsequently filed an injunction on Monday with the High Court. The Labour MP Gill Furniss also pledged her support for the union, telling the protest: "Despite the draconian laws imposed on workers, the CWU well surpassed the thresholds and sent a clear message to the company". (more...)
Stock that can flourish your investment: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC)
- October 13, 2017
WALKER R A bought $1.00 million worth of stock. About 7.20 million shares traded. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC) has risen 8.29% since October 12, 2016 and is uptrending. The firm has "Outperform" rating given on Friday, January 13 by RBC Capital Markets. The stock of Equinix, Inc. Barclays Capital maintained the stock with "Equal-Weight" rating in Friday, July 29 report. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
WALKER R A bought $1.00 million worth of stock. About 7.20 million shares traded. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC) has risen 8.29% since October 12, 2016 and is uptrending. The firm has "Outperform" rating given on Friday, January 13 by RBC Capital Markets. The stock of Equinix, Inc. Barclays Capital maintained the stock with "Equal-Weight" rating in Friday, July 29 report. (more...)
Citigroup's Results Climb, Buoyed by Consumer Bank
- October 13, 2017
Citi reported a 3% year-on-year rise in global consumer banking revenue, while in North America retail banking jumped by 12%, excluding mortgages. Citi-branded cards in the USA provide about 10 percent of Citigroup revenue and profits and are seen by Corbat as one of the company's best shots at growing profits. (more...)
- October 13, 2017
Citi reported a 3% year-on-year rise in global consumer banking revenue, while in North America retail banking jumped by 12%, excluding mortgages. Citi-branded cards in the USA provide about 10 percent of Citigroup revenue and profits and are seen by Corbat as one of the company's best shots at growing profits. (more...)
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