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The ongoing fight for net neutrality
- December 12, 2017
Those protections were part of the 2015 Open Internet order, or net neutrality rules, supported by President Obama and passed by the Democrat-led FCC. To join the protest, you can simply post on your social sites - and organizers even provided templates for tweets you can share to your followers in a handy spreadsheet . (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Those protections were part of the 2015 Open Internet order, or net neutrality rules, supported by President Obama and passed by the Democrat-led FCC. To join the protest, you can simply post on your social sites - and organizers even provided templates for tweets you can share to your followers in a handy spreadsheet . (more...)
Schlumberger Limited. (SLB) Stake Increased by Clinton Group Inc
- December 12, 2017
Alexandria Limited Liability Company, a Virginia-based fund reported 64,722 shares. Northside Capital Management Llc sold 11,600 shares as the company's stock declined 11.04% while stock markets rallied. Schlumberger Limited has 1.39 billion shares outstanding, and in the last trade has seen ATR around 1.32. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have assigned a hold rating, twenty-three have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the ... (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Alexandria Limited Liability Company, a Virginia-based fund reported 64,722 shares. Northside Capital Management Llc sold 11,600 shares as the company's stock declined 11.04% while stock markets rallied. Schlumberger Limited has 1.39 billion shares outstanding, and in the last trade has seen ATR around 1.32. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have assigned a hold rating, twenty-three have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the ... (more...)
Nobel Peace Prize victor: Nuclear war 'may be one tiny tantrum away'
- December 12, 2017
Stop threatening to use weapons of mass destruction. We are encouraged by the Nobel Peace Prize for ICAN. The organization, which has actively campaigned for the eradication of nuclear weapons since 2013, was announced as the recipient of this year's Nobel Peace Prize on Oct.6. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Stop threatening to use weapons of mass destruction. We are encouraged by the Nobel Peace Prize for ICAN. The organization, which has actively campaigned for the eradication of nuclear weapons since 2013, was announced as the recipient of this year's Nobel Peace Prize on Oct.6. (more...)
Passenger Arrested After Threatening to Kill Everyone on Flight
- December 12, 2017
The witness then said the person removed an oxygen mask as she got "more uncontrollable". The pilot declared an emergency to receive priority treatment from air traffic control handlers, while the onboard crew "handled the situation" until Curbelo's arrest after the plane landed, according to a Southwest statement. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
The witness then said the person removed an oxygen mask as she got "more uncontrollable". The pilot declared an emergency to receive priority treatment from air traffic control handlers, while the onboard crew "handled the situation" until Curbelo's arrest after the plane landed, according to a Southwest statement. (more...)
Providence St. Joseph and Ascension Discussing Merger
- December 12, 2017
Louis-based Ascension Health come to terms, the combined nonprofit organization would operate 191 hospitals in 27 states and generate annual revenue of $44.8 billion. The for-profits include HCA, Tenet Healthcare and Community Health Systems. On Thursday, San Francisco-based Dignity Health, which operates six hospitals in Southern California, announced a merger agreement with Catholic Health Initiatives, based in Colorado. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Louis-based Ascension Health come to terms, the combined nonprofit organization would operate 191 hospitals in 27 states and generate annual revenue of $44.8 billion. The for-profits include HCA, Tenet Healthcare and Community Health Systems. On Thursday, San Francisco-based Dignity Health, which operates six hospitals in Southern California, announced a merger agreement with Catholic Health Initiatives, based in Colorado. (more...)
HSBC says U.S. preparing to dismiss criminal charges against it
- December 12, 2017
The DoJ's 2012 settlement with HSBC revealed Mexican and Colombian cartels laundered $881m through HSBC entities, while the bank violated United States sanctions by working not only with Iran, but Libya, Sudan, Burman and Cuba. Five years ago, the DoJ imposed the order, as well as a $1.9bn fine, but HSBC said it has now expired. No such filings related to HSBC had been made by late morning in NY. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
The DoJ's 2012 settlement with HSBC revealed Mexican and Colombian cartels laundered $881m through HSBC entities, while the bank violated United States sanctions by working not only with Iran, but Libya, Sudan, Burman and Cuba. Five years ago, the DoJ imposed the order, as well as a $1.9bn fine, but HSBC said it has now expired. No such filings related to HSBC had been made by late morning in NY. (more...)
Site C Dam Approval Violates Basic Human Rights, Says Amnesty International
- December 12, 2017
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Breastfeeding Mom and Crying Son Removed From Spirit Airlines Flight, Video Shows
- December 12, 2017
Mei Rui , a cancer researcher and Grammy Award-nominated pianist, said she had a schedule to fly from Houston to NY to attend a conference on cancer research projects. Once she was feeding, an attendant asked her to stop and buckle her son into his seat before takeoff. Rui, who was refunded her money, said she will not fly Spirit again. (more...)
- December 12, 2017
Mei Rui , a cancer researcher and Grammy Award-nominated pianist, said she had a schedule to fly from Houston to NY to attend a conference on cancer research projects. Once she was feeding, an attendant asked her to stop and buckle her son into his seat before takeoff. Rui, who was refunded her money, said she will not fly Spirit again. (more...)
Steady Stock: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC)
- December 11, 2017
Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 1,222,683 shares of the oil and gas development company's stock worth $59,728,000 after purchasing an additional 174,642 shares in the last quarter. The active investment managers in our partner's database now possess: 469.17 million shares, up from 468.26 million shares in 2017Q1. Menora Mivtachim Limited stated it has 6,300 shares. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 1,222,683 shares of the oil and gas development company's stock worth $59,728,000 after purchasing an additional 174,642 shares in the last quarter. The active investment managers in our partner's database now possess: 469.17 million shares, up from 468.26 million shares in 2017Q1. Menora Mivtachim Limited stated it has 6,300 shares. (more...)
Gas prices still falling in northern New England
- December 11, 2017
Consumer gasoline demand is registering under 9 million b/d for the second consecutive week, while gasoline inventories increased by almost 7 million bbl, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). While a small number of states, who historically experience ongoing volatility, are seeing increases: IN (+11 cents), MI (+8 cents), OH (+4 cents), Hawaii (+1 cent) and IL (+1 cent). (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Consumer gasoline demand is registering under 9 million b/d for the second consecutive week, while gasoline inventories increased by almost 7 million bbl, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). While a small number of states, who historically experience ongoing volatility, are seeing increases: IN (+11 cents), MI (+8 cents), OH (+4 cents), Hawaii (+1 cent) and IL (+1 cent). (more...)
Dramatic finish at Dallas Marathon
- December 11, 2017
Marathon personnel immediately came to her side with a wheelchair and took her to a medical tent, where she asked: 'Did I win?' Luterman said that the only thing she could do was help Self, who initially tried to say "No thank you". Self ran the marathon with an unofficial time of 2 hours and 53 minutes. Her unofficial time was 2:53:58, ahead of Caitlin Keen, a former SMU runner and volunteer assistant cross-country coach at TCU, finished 2:56.38. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Marathon personnel immediately came to her side with a wheelchair and took her to a medical tent, where she asked: 'Did I win?' Luterman said that the only thing she could do was help Self, who initially tried to say "No thank you". Self ran the marathon with an unofficial time of 2 hours and 53 minutes. Her unofficial time was 2:53:58, ahead of Caitlin Keen, a former SMU runner and volunteer assistant cross-country coach at TCU, finished 2:56.38. (more...)
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) Analysts See $1.03 EPS
- December 11, 2017
It has underperformed by 4.87% the S&P500. The company's P/E (price to earnings) ratio is 10.72 and Forward P/E ratio of 9.65. The General Rentals segment engages in the rental of general construction and industrial equipment, such as backhoes, skid-steer loaders, forklifts, earthmoving equipment, and material handling equipment; aerial work platforms, such as boom lifts and scissor lifts; and general tools and light equipment comprising pressure washers, water pumps, and power tools. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
It has underperformed by 4.87% the S&P500. The company's P/E (price to earnings) ratio is 10.72 and Forward P/E ratio of 9.65. The General Rentals segment engages in the rental of general construction and industrial equipment, such as backhoes, skid-steer loaders, forklifts, earthmoving equipment, and material handling equipment; aerial work platforms, such as boom lifts and scissor lifts; and general tools and light equipment comprising pressure washers, water pumps, and power tools. (more...)
Gold coin worth $1300 left in South Carolina Salvation Army kettle
- December 11, 2017
Captain Melissa Betts stated that the money goes toward funding local services that the Salvation Army provides such as utility help, rent help, and emergency food services. "Through this generous matching gift, every single donor's generosity is doubled". Meanwhile, the donations made at the storefront to The Salvation Army aren't likely to deter additional in-store donations to Habitat for Humanity International, which is also performs invaluable work. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Captain Melissa Betts stated that the money goes toward funding local services that the Salvation Army provides such as utility help, rent help, and emergency food services. "Through this generous matching gift, every single donor's generosity is doubled". Meanwhile, the donations made at the storefront to The Salvation Army aren't likely to deter additional in-store donations to Habitat for Humanity International, which is also performs invaluable work. (more...)
Are Analysts Bearish NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI) After Last Week?
- December 11, 2017
NXP Semiconductors N.V. accounts for approximately 1.1% of FIL Ltd's holdings, making the stock its 19th largest position. The stock increased 0.14% or $0.16 during the last trading session, reaching $115.29. Since June 19, 2017, it had 0 buys, and 1 insider sale for $136,250 activity. $7.41 million worth of stock was sold by SULLIVAN GODFREY on Monday, June 12. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
NXP Semiconductors N.V. accounts for approximately 1.1% of FIL Ltd's holdings, making the stock its 19th largest position. The stock increased 0.14% or $0.16 during the last trading session, reaching $115.29. Since June 19, 2017, it had 0 buys, and 1 insider sale for $136,250 activity. $7.41 million worth of stock was sold by SULLIVAN GODFREY on Monday, June 12. (more...)
Steinhoff appoints advisers as it battles through accounting scandal
- December 11, 2017
The gain, in volatile trading, follows a crash of more than 80 percent in the shares last week after Steinhoff said it was unable to publish its results and announced the departure of Chief Executive Officer Markus Jooste . Steinhoff has its main listing in Frankfurt where its shares rose by more than 13 percent. "The company recorded a very unusual tax rate of c. 15 percent and also guided that this would be the rate going forward", Juergen Kolb, an analyst at Kepler Cheuvreux, said in a ... (more...)
- December 11, 2017
The gain, in volatile trading, follows a crash of more than 80 percent in the shares last week after Steinhoff said it was unable to publish its results and announced the departure of Chief Executive Officer Markus Jooste . Steinhoff has its main listing in Frankfurt where its shares rose by more than 13 percent. "The company recorded a very unusual tax rate of c. 15 percent and also guided that this would be the rate going forward", Juergen Kolb, an analyst at Kepler Cheuvreux, said in a ... (more...)
France orders worldwide recall of Lactalis baby formula
- December 11, 2017
French manufacturer of milk brand Lactalis and health authorities ordered a major worldwide product recall, for fears of salmonella contamination, in the wake of 26 cases of children getting sick in France. Apparently, five new cases of babies affected by salmonella were detected in the past week, belonging to the same strain (Salmonella agona) that caused the initial Salmonella alert, and has been traced to the PICOT rice-based baby formula, not included in the Dec 2, Salmonella-tainted ... (more...)
- December 11, 2017
French manufacturer of milk brand Lactalis and health authorities ordered a major worldwide product recall, for fears of salmonella contamination, in the wake of 26 cases of children getting sick in France. Apparently, five new cases of babies affected by salmonella were detected in the past week, belonging to the same strain (Salmonella agona) that caused the initial Salmonella alert, and has been traced to the PICOT rice-based baby formula, not included in the Dec 2, Salmonella-tainted ... (more...)
Oil Slips Near $57 on OPEC-Cuts Review, Rising US Rig Count
- December 11, 2017
A recovery in China's crude imports in November from a one-year low was enough to trump concerns about escalating USA shale production on Friday, as traders propelled West Texas Intermediate upward by 67 cents to settle at $57.36 per barrel and Brent up $1.20 to end the session at $63.40. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
A recovery in China's crude imports in November from a one-year low was enough to trump concerns about escalating USA shale production on Friday, as traders propelled West Texas Intermediate upward by 67 cents to settle at $57.36 per barrel and Brent up $1.20 to end the session at $63.40. (more...)
Heavy snow cancel flights in UK
- December 11, 2017
Four British Airways flights headed for Heathrow had to be diverted to Newcastle, 300 miles away. Belfast International Airport's spokeswoman said 16 Easyjet flights had been cancelled so far on Sunday. Flights out of Birmingham are expected to be delayed today. In a statement today, British Airways said: " Heathrow is continuing to experience severe adverse weather conditions. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Four British Airways flights headed for Heathrow had to be diverted to Newcastle, 300 miles away. Belfast International Airport's spokeswoman said 16 Easyjet flights had been cancelled so far on Sunday. Flights out of Birmingham are expected to be delayed today. In a statement today, British Airways said: " Heathrow is continuing to experience severe adverse weather conditions. (more...)
Bitcoin price steadies as first futures contracts begin trading on Cboe exchange
- December 11, 2017
Sunday marked the first time bitcoin futures have traded on a major US exchange. CHICAGO (AP) - A security based on bitcoin, the digital currency that has exploded in popularly and volatility this year, was to begin trading on a major USA exchange for the first time on Sunday. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
Sunday marked the first time bitcoin futures have traded on a major US exchange. CHICAGO (AP) - A security based on bitcoin, the digital currency that has exploded in popularly and volatility this year, was to begin trading on a major USA exchange for the first time on Sunday. (more...)
Coca-Cola Company (The) (KO) Shares Sold by Utah Retirement Systems
- December 11, 2017
This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.27%. Nippon Life Insurance holds 0.8% of its portfolio in Pfizer Inc. Netflix, Inc. Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) traded down $0.47 during trading on Friday, reaching $45.31. Nelson Van Denburg And Campbell Wealth Management Grp Ltd holds 0% or 299 shares. (more...)
- December 11, 2017
This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.27%. Nippon Life Insurance holds 0.8% of its portfolio in Pfizer Inc. Netflix, Inc. Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) traded down $0.47 during trading on Friday, reaching $45.31. Nelson Van Denburg And Campbell Wealth Management Grp Ltd holds 0% or 299 shares. (more...)
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