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Facebook Acquires Government ID Authentication Startup 'Confirm'
- January 25, 2018
As of now, terms of the deal have not been made public yet. Confirm is a Boston-based startup that has raised $4 million in venture funding. Facebook has lately taken noteworthy biometric measures in its efforts to verify users' identities, including facial recognition systems aimed at authenticating suspicious accounts and notifying users' when their images are uploaded to Facebook by others. (more...)
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- January 25, 2018
As of now, terms of the deal have not been made public yet. Confirm is a Boston-based startup that has raised $4 million in venture funding. Facebook has lately taken noteworthy biometric measures in its efforts to verify users' identities, including facial recognition systems aimed at authenticating suspicious accounts and notifying users' when their images are uploaded to Facebook by others. (more...)
Prosecutors seek 21-month sentence for Paul's accused attacker
- January 25, 2018
Rand Paul's 911 call Monday, in which the Republican reported that he "was assaulted by my neighbor" this past November. Boucher's attorney, Matthew Baker, said the retired anesthesiologist shouldn't be jailed , and would pay Paul restitution for his injuries. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Rand Paul's 911 call Monday, in which the Republican reported that he "was assaulted by my neighbor" this past November. Boucher's attorney, Matthew Baker, said the retired anesthesiologist shouldn't be jailed , and would pay Paul restitution for his injuries. (more...)
Renewi (RWI) Given Buy Rating at Peel Hunt
- January 25, 2018
California Pub Employees Retirement Systems accumulated 541,395 shares. 315,000 are held by Raffles L P. Swiss Bancorporation invested 0.01% of its portfolio in CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE:CNX). It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the stock. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
California Pub Employees Retirement Systems accumulated 541,395 shares. 315,000 are held by Raffles L P. Swiss Bancorporation invested 0.01% of its portfolio in CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE:CNX). It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the stock. (more...)
Okanagan athletes on Canada's Olympic ski cross team
- January 25, 2018
Bright finished 15th and eighth at recent World Cup events as she struggled to overcome a wrist injury. She had rarely competed since winning silver in Sochi four years ago. "With respect to the two previous teams that I have been selected on, I think that this team promises so much not only in PyeongChang, but into the future", James said. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Bright finished 15th and eighth at recent World Cup events as she struggled to overcome a wrist injury. She had rarely competed since winning silver in Sochi four years ago. "With respect to the two previous teams that I have been selected on, I think that this team promises so much not only in PyeongChang, but into the future", James said. (more...)
Morgan Announces Investment Plan, Stock Treads Water
- January 25, 2018
New York-based JPMorgan Chase & Co. said yesterday it will invest $20 billion in its workforce, new branches, small business lending, affordable housing lending and philanthropy over a five-year period. Investment House Lc invested in 3,620 shares. Wesbanco National Bank & Trust stated it has 335,082 shares or 1.67% of all its holdings. Among 5 analysts covering Acacia Communications ( NASDAQ:ACIA ), 3 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 2 Hold. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
New York-based JPMorgan Chase & Co. said yesterday it will invest $20 billion in its workforce, new branches, small business lending, affordable housing lending and philanthropy over a five-year period. Investment House Lc invested in 3,620 shares. Wesbanco National Bank & Trust stated it has 335,082 shares or 1.67% of all its holdings. Among 5 analysts covering Acacia Communications ( NASDAQ:ACIA ), 3 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 2 Hold. (more...)
United Kingdom job vacancies and numbers employed both hit record highs
- January 25, 2018
The overall data underscores the challenge for Bank of England's interest-rate setters, who tend to regard rising employment and low unemployment as evidence of declining slack in the economy but who have also been waiting in vain for wage growth to pick up in response. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The overall data underscores the challenge for Bank of England's interest-rate setters, who tend to regard rising employment and low unemployment as evidence of declining slack in the economy but who have also been waiting in vain for wage growth to pick up in response. (more...)
DOJ Demands Documents From Burlington Over 'Sanctuary Policies,' Threatens Subpoena
- January 25, 2018
The U.S. Justice Department is including New Mexico's most populous county in an effort to pressure cities to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. "We want people to know in West Palm Beach we are not going to be checking your immigration status", she said. "Knowing [the grants] are a larger percent of their budget than ours, just to give them stability, we've agreed to give them the money and then roll the dice on our own funding here in the police department", del Pozo told ... (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The U.S. Justice Department is including New Mexico's most populous county in an effort to pressure cities to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. "We want people to know in West Palm Beach we are not going to be checking your immigration status", she said. "Knowing [the grants] are a larger percent of their budget than ours, just to give them stability, we've agreed to give them the money and then roll the dice on our own funding here in the police department", del Pozo told ... (more...)
Key Takeaways From Kimberly-Clark's Q4 Earnings
- January 25, 2018
Telos Cap Management Inc holds 1.19% in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) or 41,363 shares. The overall volume in the last trading session was 3.63 million shares. Therefore 11% are positive. The lowest price the stock reached in the last trading day was $115.18 and compares with the $109.67 52-week low. The firm's price to book was 161.42, which can be compared with current price to get idea about under or overvalue of stock. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Telos Cap Management Inc holds 1.19% in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) or 41,363 shares. The overall volume in the last trading session was 3.63 million shares. Therefore 11% are positive. The lowest price the stock reached in the last trading day was $115.18 and compares with the $109.67 52-week low. The firm's price to book was 161.42, which can be compared with current price to get idea about under or overvalue of stock. (more...)
Government Unveils Details Of Bank Recapitalisation Plan: 10 Points
- January 25, 2018
The banking industry is estimated to have more than Rs10 trillion of stressed loans. State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank, which are not under the PCA framework, will get Rs8,800 crore and Rs5,473 crore, respectively, as the government looks to support their growth. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The banking industry is estimated to have more than Rs10 trillion of stressed loans. State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank, which are not under the PCA framework, will get Rs8,800 crore and Rs5,473 crore, respectively, as the government looks to support their growth. (more...)
Comcast beats profit estimates even as it loses video subscribers
- January 25, 2018
But Comcast's not all that anxious about these ongoing defections in bundled customers, in part because it knows that the usage caps and overage fees it unnecessarily imposes on uncompetitive broadband markets will help the company recoup any lost revenues. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
But Comcast's not all that anxious about these ongoing defections in bundled customers, in part because it knows that the usage caps and overage fees it unnecessarily imposes on uncompetitive broadband markets will help the company recoup any lost revenues. (more...)
United States defends trade barriers as Davos braces for Trump
- January 25, 2018
He said the currencty's short-term value was 'not a concern of ours at all, ' CNBC reported. The White House asserted its control over USA currency policy as Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said a "very stable dollar" reflects the strength of the American economy, capping a day of oscillating messages that spanned two continents. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
He said the currencty's short-term value was 'not a concern of ours at all, ' CNBC reported. The White House asserted its control over USA currency policy as Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said a "very stable dollar" reflects the strength of the American economy, capping a day of oscillating messages that spanned two continents. (more...)
United Continental Profit Beats the Street
- January 25, 2018
UAL is already driving a 7.18% rally over the course of the past year and is now up 15.68% since this point in 2018. Moreover, Par Capital Management Inc has 13.79% invested in the company for 19.93 million shares. 334.65 million shares or 1.31% more from 330.33 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Service Automobile Association reported 442,917 shares. United Continental Holdings, Inc. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
UAL is already driving a 7.18% rally over the course of the past year and is now up 15.68% since this point in 2018. Moreover, Par Capital Management Inc has 13.79% invested in the company for 19.93 million shares. 334.65 million shares or 1.31% more from 330.33 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Service Automobile Association reported 442,917 shares. United Continental Holdings, Inc. (more...)
Alphabet unveils cybersecurity business Chronicle
- January 25, 2018
Astro Teller , the "captain" of X lab moonshots, said the latest effort is aimed at being a "digital immune system". Alphabet, the company you probably still wrongly refer to as " Google ", today announced the launch of Chronicle , a new cybersecurity company that aims to give companies a better chance at detecting and fighting off hackers. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Astro Teller , the "captain" of X lab moonshots, said the latest effort is aimed at being a "digital immune system". Alphabet, the company you probably still wrongly refer to as " Google ", today announced the launch of Chronicle , a new cybersecurity company that aims to give companies a better chance at detecting and fighting off hackers. (more...)
Iconic 'Field of Dreams' baseball field vandalized by vehicle
- January 25, 2018
Al Steffen, who is field manager for the site, told the Dubuque Telegraph Herald that the damage was substantial. The damage was especially severe because the ground was soft following warm weather and rain. "We won't be able to do anything for months". "A lot of people travel (from) all over the world to come see the Field of Dreams ", Stillman said. There isn't an accurate estimate of the cost to fix the field yet; Steffen said that may not be possible until spring comes. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Al Steffen, who is field manager for the site, told the Dubuque Telegraph Herald that the damage was substantial. The damage was especially severe because the ground was soft following warm weather and rain. "We won't be able to do anything for months". "A lot of people travel (from) all over the world to come see the Field of Dreams ", Stillman said. There isn't an accurate estimate of the cost to fix the field yet; Steffen said that may not be possible until spring comes. (more...)
Starbucks is giving baristas paid sick leave and stock bonuses
- January 25, 2018
In January 2017, Starbucks expanded its parental leave benefits to include non-birth parents, including same-sex spouses, foster and adoptive parents. The company is also addressing complaints that some Starbucks policies favored corporate employees while ignoring baristas and other in-store workers. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
In January 2017, Starbucks expanded its parental leave benefits to include non-birth parents, including same-sex spouses, foster and adoptive parents. The company is also addressing complaints that some Starbucks policies favored corporate employees while ignoring baristas and other in-store workers. (more...)
Bank of America eliminates free checking, angers customers
- January 25, 2018
Bank of America's eBanking customers who did their banking online never had to pay a monthly fee. Starting this month, the financial giant will charge a $ 12 monthly fee unless the customer enrolls in direct deposit of $250 or more , or maintains a minimum balance of $1,500. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Bank of America's eBanking customers who did their banking online never had to pay a monthly fee. Starting this month, the financial giant will charge a $ 12 monthly fee unless the customer enrolls in direct deposit of $250 or more , or maintains a minimum balance of $1,500. (more...)
Burger King made a surprisingly good ad about net neutrality
- January 25, 2018
MBPS, as one employee explains, is the "Making Burgers Per Second" rate. The ad plays off a worst case scenario where ISPs could throttle speeds for content, something that has not been totally ruled out. Burger King released a pro-net neutrality ad on Wednesday using Whoppers to explain the consequences that critics say became a real possibility after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to rescind net neutrality laws late previous year. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
MBPS, as one employee explains, is the "Making Burgers Per Second" rate. The ad plays off a worst case scenario where ISPs could throttle speeds for content, something that has not been totally ruled out. Burger King released a pro-net neutrality ad on Wednesday using Whoppers to explain the consequences that critics say became a real possibility after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to rescind net neutrality laws late previous year. (more...)
Qualcomm Hit with $1.2 Billion Fine Over Apple Chip Deals
- January 25, 2018
Apple was cornered by Qualcomm with a 2011 deal that offered "significant" sums and rebates if it only bought the company's chips, the European Commission said in an emailed statement . The Commission also noted Apple gave "serious consideration" to switching part of its baseband needs to Intel, but could only do so when the exclusivity agreement ended towards the end of 2016. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Apple was cornered by Qualcomm with a 2011 deal that offered "significant" sums and rebates if it only bought the company's chips, the European Commission said in an emailed statement . The Commission also noted Apple gave "serious consideration" to switching part of its baseband needs to Intel, but could only do so when the exclusivity agreement ended towards the end of 2016. (more...)
Best Memes of the Philadelphia Eagles Humiliating the Minnesota Vikings
- January 25, 2018
Sometimes when you see a flea-flicker you're running 10 yards behind the guy, but that wasn't the case on this play. "Like I told [Timberwolves guard] Tyus [Jones ], 'Listen, there's a lot of hate out there for me right now, but it's all good.' Just understand, February 4, 6:30 ET, make sure you catch us, we'll be on TV". (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Sometimes when you see a flea-flicker you're running 10 yards behind the guy, but that wasn't the case on this play. "Like I told [Timberwolves guard] Tyus [Jones ], 'Listen, there's a lot of hate out there for me right now, but it's all good.' Just understand, February 4, 6:30 ET, make sure you catch us, we'll be on TV". (more...)
LG Electronics to hike washer prices in United States after tariffs
- January 25, 2018
Bankrupt U.S. solar panel producer Suniva filed for relief past year under Section 201 of the 1974 U.S. trade law, claiming predatory practices on the part of the Chinese government virtually destroyed Sunivas business. "And China's economy is not as large as the U.S.'s yet". The Energy Department said Wednesday that the American Made Solar Prize would help "reassert American leadership in the solar marketplace". (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Bankrupt U.S. solar panel producer Suniva filed for relief past year under Section 201 of the 1974 U.S. trade law, claiming predatory practices on the part of the Chinese government virtually destroyed Sunivas business. "And China's economy is not as large as the U.S.'s yet". The Energy Department said Wednesday that the American Made Solar Prize would help "reassert American leadership in the solar marketplace". (more...)
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