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USA stocks close modestly lower as earlier rally fades
- January 18, 2018
Wall Street is fired up because USA unemployment is the lowest in 17 years, global economic growth is gaining steam, corporate profits have never been stronger , and companies are sitting on record amounts of cash. The S&P 500 has rallied strongly in the new year, gaining 4.8 percent so far and posting only two sessions of losses. The yield on the benchmark 10-yr Treasury note slipped one basis point to 2.54% while the 2-yr yield climbed one basis point to 2.01%. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Wall Street is fired up because USA unemployment is the lowest in 17 years, global economic growth is gaining steam, corporate profits have never been stronger , and companies are sitting on record amounts of cash. The S&P 500 has rallied strongly in the new year, gaining 4.8 percent so far and posting only two sessions of losses. The yield on the benchmark 10-yr Treasury note slipped one basis point to 2.54% while the 2-yr yield climbed one basis point to 2.01%. (more...)
El Clasico: Cristiano Ronaldo declared fit for Barcelona showdown
- January 18, 2018
He did a reasonably good job of doing so in the first half, but in the second, Barca brilliantly exploited Zidane's tactic. Barcelona and manager Ernesto Valverde have enjoyed an incredible start to their La Liga campaign in 2017-18, as the Blaugrana continue to earn positive results. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
He did a reasonably good job of doing so in the first half, but in the second, Barca brilliantly exploited Zidane's tactic. Barcelona and manager Ernesto Valverde have enjoyed an incredible start to their La Liga campaign in 2017-18, as the Blaugrana continue to earn positive results. (more...)
China heads for first full-year GDP acceleration since 2010
- January 18, 2018
The median full-year economic growth estimate in Bloomberg's survey ticked up steadily last year, rising by 0.1 percentage point in each of the final three quarters from 6.5 percent in the first. President Donald Trump's first year in office. The upbeat data underscored debate over the veracity of official figures, following a recent spate of reports about local Chinese governments reporting fake or inaccurate economic data. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
The median full-year economic growth estimate in Bloomberg's survey ticked up steadily last year, rising by 0.1 percentage point in each of the final three quarters from 6.5 percent in the first. President Donald Trump's first year in office. The upbeat data underscored debate over the veracity of official figures, following a recent spate of reports about local Chinese governments reporting fake or inaccurate economic data. (more...)
AB Foods delivers mixed Christmas trading with Primark lifting sales
- January 18, 2018
Shares in the group, majority owned by the family of Chief Executive George Weston, were down 3 percent at 0945 GMT. AB Foods still left its outlook for the group unchanged with "progress expected" in adjusted operating profit and adjusted earnings for the full year. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Shares in the group, majority owned by the family of Chief Executive George Weston, were down 3 percent at 0945 GMT. AB Foods still left its outlook for the group unchanged with "progress expected" in adjusted operating profit and adjusted earnings for the full year. (more...)
United Kingdom police investigate third Kevin Spacey sexual assault allegation
- January 18, 2018
We're told Officers from the Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command are now investigating. The actor served as artistic director at The Old Vic theater from 2004 to 2015. Spacey was later replaced by Christopher Plummer in the Ridley Scott drama All the money in the World . Earl Blue, 51, the head of VIP Protective Services, was hired by Knight Takes King Productions to manage on-set security during season one filming of the Netflix series in 2012. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
We're told Officers from the Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command are now investigating. The actor served as artistic director at The Old Vic theater from 2004 to 2015. Spacey was later replaced by Christopher Plummer in the Ridley Scott drama All the money in the World . Earl Blue, 51, the head of VIP Protective Services, was hired by Knight Takes King Productions to manage on-set security during season one filming of the Netflix series in 2012. (more...)
(XOM) Shares Sold by Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co
- January 18, 2018
Moreover, Cv Starr & Company Trust has 1.52% invested in Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM ). Jag Capital Management LLC now owns 5,635 shares of the oil and gas company's stock worth $455,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Moreover, Cv Starr & Company Trust has 1.52% invested in Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM ). Jag Capital Management LLC now owns 5,635 shares of the oil and gas company's stock worth $455,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. (more...)
Clean energy investment rose to $333.5B in 2017
- January 18, 2018
Just over half of the global total investment of $160.8 billion in new solar projects ($86.5 billion) was spent in China. "Typical utility-scale PV systems were about 25 percent cheaper per megawatt last year than they were two years earlier". (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Just over half of the global total investment of $160.8 billion in new solar projects ($86.5 billion) was spent in China. "Typical utility-scale PV systems were about 25 percent cheaper per megawatt last year than they were two years earlier". (more...)
MPs back Brexit legislation, stiffer tests yet to come
- January 18, 2018
The bill is only one of several that Prime Minister Theresa May's minority government must pass to prepare Britain for its withdrawal from the European Union in March 2019. Following pressure from pro-EU Conservatives, the government has also changed the bill to allow for the date and time of Brexit to be altered in case negotiations continue beyond March 29, 2019. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
The bill is only one of several that Prime Minister Theresa May's minority government must pass to prepare Britain for its withdrawal from the European Union in March 2019. Following pressure from pro-EU Conservatives, the government has also changed the bill to allow for the date and time of Brexit to be altered in case negotiations continue beyond March 29, 2019. (more...)
Third-quarter GDP revised down slightly to 3.2% rate
- January 18, 2018
The average of GDP and GDI, also referred to as gross domestic output and considered a better measure of economic growth, increased at a 2.6 percent rate instead of the previously reported 2.9 percent. economy, was revised down by one-tenth of a percentage point to a 2.2% rate in the third quarter. The last time the country posted two straight quarters of growth that topped the 3% mark was in 2014, the mid-point of President Obama's second term. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
The average of GDP and GDI, also referred to as gross domestic output and considered a better measure of economic growth, increased at a 2.6 percent rate instead of the previously reported 2.9 percent. economy, was revised down by one-tenth of a percentage point to a 2.2% rate in the third quarter. The last time the country posted two straight quarters of growth that topped the 3% mark was in 2014, the mid-point of President Obama's second term. (more...)
Misery for travellers as severe weather sweeps UK
- January 18, 2018
The forecast could - and probably will - change, but the Met Office is warning that heavy rain due to hit the borough tonight is likely to turn to snow in places. A Met Office spokeswoman, Nicola Maxey, also warned on Thursday the country could see the coldest night of the year so far before snow blankets parts of the country. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
The forecast could - and probably will - change, but the Met Office is warning that heavy rain due to hit the borough tonight is likely to turn to snow in places. A Met Office spokeswoman, Nicola Maxey, also warned on Thursday the country could see the coldest night of the year so far before snow blankets parts of the country. (more...)
The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) closed the last trading session at $59
- January 18, 2018
Year to Date (YTD) performance of The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) is 0.72 percent while its Performance (Week) is -1.99 percent and Performance (month) is at 4.57 percent. (NYSE:GGP) has "Outperform" rating given on Thursday, August 17 by RBC Capital Markets. National Bank Financial downgraded shares of Dominion Energy from an "outperfrom under weight" rating to a "sector perform" rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 4th. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Year to Date (YTD) performance of The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) is 0.72 percent while its Performance (Week) is -1.99 percent and Performance (month) is at 4.57 percent. (NYSE:GGP) has "Outperform" rating given on Thursday, August 17 by RBC Capital Markets. National Bank Financial downgraded shares of Dominion Energy from an "outperfrom under weight" rating to a "sector perform" rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 4th. (more...)
Donald Trump's Tax Cuts Will Save Him Millions of Dollars
- January 18, 2018
Republicans had rammed the bill through the on Tuesday with all voting Democrats in opposition. Along the way, Trump basically admitted that the GOP's talking points on the bill weren't exactly honest in two major ways. "It's very simple... we are making America great again", Trump said to applause. "You hold the record", he said, adding that Trump has "ended the over-regulation of the American economy". (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Republicans had rammed the bill through the on Tuesday with all voting Democrats in opposition. Along the way, Trump basically admitted that the GOP's talking points on the bill weren't exactly honest in two major ways. "It's very simple... we are making America great again", Trump said to applause. "You hold the record", he said, adding that Trump has "ended the over-regulation of the American economy". (more...)
Jones extends England rugby contract until 2021
- January 18, 2018
Jones will be part of the selection panel to find his successor come 2021, and says working alongside the new man has "enormous potential to be successful". "This is likely to involve appointing a new head coach by the end of the 2019/2020 season, with a view to a smooth coaching transition", it said. "We won't go into specifics but the focus is on winning the World Cup", Brown said. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Jones will be part of the selection panel to find his successor come 2021, and says working alongside the new man has "enormous potential to be successful". "This is likely to involve appointing a new head coach by the end of the 2019/2020 season, with a view to a smooth coaching transition", it said. "We won't go into specifics but the focus is on winning the World Cup", Brown said. (more...)
Over the last month Bitcoin value has been cut in half
- January 18, 2018
Shuhei Fujise, an analyst at Alt Design, told the news site: " Cryptocurrencies could be capped in the current quarter ahead of G20 meeting in March, where policymakers could discuss tighter regulations". Cryptocurrencies are falling on reports that authorities in China are planning to widen their crackdown on trading in the country. Exchanges and ICOs have already been regulated by the Chinese government, but it seems like the government is looking to abolish it as a whole. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Shuhei Fujise, an analyst at Alt Design, told the news site: " Cryptocurrencies could be capped in the current quarter ahead of G20 meeting in March, where policymakers could discuss tighter regulations". Cryptocurrencies are falling on reports that authorities in China are planning to widen their crackdown on trading in the country. Exchanges and ICOs have already been regulated by the Chinese government, but it seems like the government is looking to abolish it as a whole. (more...)
Somerset Trust Co Acquires 4760 Shares of Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)
- January 18, 2018
Dodge & Cox who had been investing in Suncor Energy Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $61.24 billion market cap company. The median estimate represents a +11.15% increase from the last price of 59.83. Beach Point Lp accumulated 192,106 shares or 2.14% of the stock. M Securities holds 0.59% or 47,562 shares. First Manhattan owns 0% invested in Geron Corporation (NASDAQ:GERN) for 3,200 shares. (more...)
- January 18, 2018
Dodge & Cox who had been investing in Suncor Energy Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $61.24 billion market cap company. The median estimate represents a +11.15% increase from the last price of 59.83. Beach Point Lp accumulated 192,106 shares or 2.14% of the stock. M Securities holds 0.59% or 47,562 shares. First Manhattan owns 0% invested in Geron Corporation (NASDAQ:GERN) for 3,200 shares. (more...)
Kaspersky Lab asks court to overturn United States govt software ban
- January 17, 2018
However, the company denied the ties with any government and states it would never help anyone with cyber espionage. On Monday, Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab announced its intention to push back against the us government's ban on its software. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
However, the company denied the ties with any government and states it would never help anyone with cyber espionage. On Monday, Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab announced its intention to push back against the us government's ban on its software. (more...)
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) — Trending Stocks Analysis
- January 17, 2018
About 1.54 million shares traded. ( NYSE : JPM ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January 12th. It has outperformed by 17.04% the S&P500. However, investors should also know that this is not the whole story on company liquidity. ( NYSE :AET) for 20,012 shares. Stewart Patten Limited Liability, California-based fund reported 295,260 shares. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
About 1.54 million shares traded. ( NYSE : JPM ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, January 12th. It has outperformed by 17.04% the S&P500. However, investors should also know that this is not the whole story on company liquidity. ( NYSE :AET) for 20,012 shares. Stewart Patten Limited Liability, California-based fund reported 295,260 shares. (more...)
Trump admin touts stats linking immigration to terror
- January 17, 2018
The president has made it clear in recent meetings on immigration with lawmakers from both parties that he wants to end the visa lottery program, aimed at increasing immigrant diversity, and chain migration, when immigrants enter the US through sponsorship from family members already settled in the country. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
The president has made it clear in recent meetings on immigration with lawmakers from both parties that he wants to end the visa lottery program, aimed at increasing immigrant diversity, and chain migration, when immigrants enter the US through sponsorship from family members already settled in the country. (more...)
Whiting Petroleum Corp (NYSE:WLL) Institutional Investors Sentiment Unchanged in Q3 2017
- January 17, 2018
About 4.20M shares traded. It has underperformed by 37.57% the S&P500. Sg Americas Secs Limited Liability Corporation, a New York-based fund reported 30,488 shares. Therefore 28% are positive. KeyCorp restated a "buy" rating and set a $28.00 target price on shares of Whiting Petroleum in a report on Tuesday, September 19th. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
About 4.20M shares traded. It has underperformed by 37.57% the S&P500. Sg Americas Secs Limited Liability Corporation, a New York-based fund reported 30,488 shares. Therefore 28% are positive. KeyCorp restated a "buy" rating and set a $28.00 target price on shares of Whiting Petroleum in a report on Tuesday, September 19th. (more...)
Bank of Canada Hikes Rates as Strong Economy Outweighs NAFTA Uncertainty
- January 17, 2018
The central bank said while higher interest rates would be justified "over time, some continued monetary policy accommodation will likely be needed to keep the economy operating close to potential and inflation on target" close to two percent. (more...)
- January 17, 2018
The central bank said while higher interest rates would be justified "over time, some continued monetary policy accommodation will likely be needed to keep the economy operating close to potential and inflation on target" close to two percent. (more...)
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