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BT shares rise as regulators raise wholesale price caps
- February 24, 2018
A BT Openreach engineer working on telephone lines. Under the new rules, BT must make its telegraph poles and underground tunnels open to rival providers, in order to make it quicker and easier for them to build their own full-fibre networks. (more...)
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- February 24, 2018
A BT Openreach engineer working on telephone lines. Under the new rules, BT must make its telegraph poles and underground tunnels open to rival providers, in order to make it quicker and easier for them to build their own full-fibre networks. (more...)
Instant Pot issues warning on one of its electric pressure cookers
- February 24, 2018
According to the company, the model was sold at Instantpot.com and on Amazon from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $250. Consumers are asked to check the bottom of the unit to find the batch code to see if their cooker is affected. The Facebook post from Instant Pot now only has a few comments from customers. The company also stated it expected to release updated information on receiving a replacement pressure cooker in the coming weeks. (more...)
- February 24, 2018
According to the company, the model was sold at Instantpot.com and on Amazon from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $250. Consumers are asked to check the bottom of the unit to find the batch code to see if their cooker is affected. The Facebook post from Instant Pot now only has a few comments from customers. The company also stated it expected to release updated information on receiving a replacement pressure cooker in the coming weeks. (more...)
School threats see increase throughout Miami Valley
- February 23, 2018
Since last week's school shooting in Parkland, Fla., the number of threats of violence against schools across the country has increased. The case is among about a dozen involving school threats in IN since the shooting last week at a Florida high school that killed 17 students and faculty. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Since last week's school shooting in Parkland, Fla., the number of threats of violence against schools across the country has increased. The case is among about a dozen involving school threats in IN since the shooting last week at a Florida high school that killed 17 students and faculty. (more...)
Blue Buffalo Pet Products Inc Stock Soars on General Mills Deal
- February 23, 2018
General Mills obviously liked that potential, too. "We think there is potential for counter bids, either from companies like Smucker (trying to bulk up their pet food portfolio), Nestle (pet food is a priority), or from CPG companies not in pet food at present trying to diversify into faster growth categories". (more...)
- February 23, 2018
General Mills obviously liked that potential, too. "We think there is potential for counter bids, either from companies like Smucker (trying to bulk up their pet food portfolio), Nestle (pet food is a priority), or from CPG companies not in pet food at present trying to diversify into faster growth categories". (more...)
People are loving KFC's cheeky apology after a recent United Kingdom chicken shortage
- February 23, 2018
KFC has issued a high-profile, humorous apology for its chicken shortages in the United Kingdom. KFC branches across Merseyside remained closed or without some items on the menu today after a nationwide delivery issue left many without chicken. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
KFC has issued a high-profile, humorous apology for its chicken shortages in the United Kingdom. KFC branches across Merseyside remained closed or without some items on the menu today after a nationwide delivery issue left many without chicken. (more...)
Oscar hopeful The Shape Of Water sued over plagiarism allegations
- February 23, 2018
The Shape of Water is about a mute cleaning lady (played by Sally Hawkins ) who works in a lab, befriends a magical fish-man, and later devises a plot to rescue him. 'We are shocked that a major studio could make a film so obviously derived from my late father's work without anyone recognising it and coming to us for the rights, ' David Zindel told the Guardian . (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The Shape of Water is about a mute cleaning lady (played by Sally Hawkins ) who works in a lab, befriends a magical fish-man, and later devises a plot to rescue him. 'We are shocked that a major studio could make a film so obviously derived from my late father's work without anyone recognising it and coming to us for the rights, ' David Zindel told the Guardian . (more...)
US Tennis Association 'mostly liable' in Bouchard fall
- February 23, 2018
Open. She sued the USTA for unspecified damages. It determined the USTA was 75 percent to blame and Bouchard was 25 percent to blame. "I screamed, 'Oh my God, it burns!'" Bouchard testified of slipping on chemical cleaning spray and falling flat on her bare back as she headed to take a post-match ice bath. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Open. She sued the USTA for unspecified damages. It determined the USTA was 75 percent to blame and Bouchard was 25 percent to blame. "I screamed, 'Oh my God, it burns!'" Bouchard testified of slipping on chemical cleaning spray and falling flat on her bare back as she headed to take a post-match ice bath. (more...)
Profit at Aer Lingus reaches €269m in 2017
- February 23, 2018
Fiscal year total revenue increased 1.8% to 22.97 billion euros from 22.57 billion euros, last year. International Consolidated Airlines shares are firmly grounded this morning, down after the release of full year results. IAG's reported operating profit before exceptional items of €3.015 billion in 2017, compared to a consensus forecast of €3.046 billion, and it guided to 2018 showing a further increase, without giving further details. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Fiscal year total revenue increased 1.8% to 22.97 billion euros from 22.57 billion euros, last year. International Consolidated Airlines shares are firmly grounded this morning, down after the release of full year results. IAG's reported operating profit before exceptional items of €3.015 billion in 2017, compared to a consensus forecast of €3.046 billion, and it guided to 2018 showing a further increase, without giving further details. (more...)
Peugeot unveiled its new sport sedan
- February 23, 2018
Replacing the previous boot, the hatchback also adds practicality, offering a much wider access not the car's 487-litre boot space. Just like any modern vehicle, the 508 is getting a barrage of driving assistance systems, including a night vision system, a first in the segment - according to Peugeot. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Replacing the previous boot, the hatchback also adds practicality, offering a much wider access not the car's 487-litre boot space. Just like any modern vehicle, the 508 is getting a barrage of driving assistance systems, including a night vision system, a first in the segment - according to Peugeot. (more...)
BB&T ATM & phone service back in business after outage
- February 23, 2018
Millions of BB&T customers were reportedly locked out of their accounts on Friday due to a service outage. We expect those balances and transactions to become current later today, and we'll continue to provide updates as that occurs. The problem was first reported Thursday. "At this time, we have no reason to believe this issue is related to cyber security", the company posted on Facebook . (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Millions of BB&T customers were reportedly locked out of their accounts on Friday due to a service outage. We expect those balances and transactions to become current later today, and we'll continue to provide updates as that occurs. The problem was first reported Thursday. "At this time, we have no reason to believe this issue is related to cyber security", the company posted on Facebook . (more...)
Activism after Parkland shooting is encouraging
- February 23, 2018
Hundreds of students descended on city hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and marched in other cities, including Chicago, the midwestern metropolis wracked by gun violence. The March for Our Lives is scheduled for March 24, and events are being planned around the country. Florida House Bill 219 would largely ban the future sale of assault weapons in the state , with exceptions made for law enforcement and military personnel. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Hundreds of students descended on city hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and marched in other cities, including Chicago, the midwestern metropolis wracked by gun violence. The March for Our Lives is scheduled for March 24, and events are being planned around the country. Florida House Bill 219 would largely ban the future sale of assault weapons in the state , with exceptions made for law enforcement and military personnel. (more...)
Tiffany Haddish to host the MTV Movie & TV Awards
- February 23, 2018
The MTV Movie and TV Awards , like the channel's signature MTV Video Music Awards, are decided by public voting and pride themselves on being less stuffy than the Oscars and Grammys. She went on to star in Groupon's 2018 Super Bowl commercial. Haddish is also set to be featured alongside Tracy Morgan on The Last O.G which premieres April 3 on TBS. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The MTV Movie and TV Awards , like the channel's signature MTV Video Music Awards, are decided by public voting and pride themselves on being less stuffy than the Oscars and Grammys. She went on to star in Groupon's 2018 Super Bowl commercial. Haddish is also set to be featured alongside Tracy Morgan on The Last O.G which premieres April 3 on TBS. (more...)
Amazon.com (AMZN) PT Raised to $1600.00
- February 23, 2018
LP now owns 228,702 shares of the e-commerce giant's stock valued at $219,863,000 after acquiring an additional 21,586 shares in the last quarter. The hedge fund run by Bruce J. As per Friday, July 24, the company rating was maintained by Cantor Fitzgerald. The stock has "Buy" rating by Mizuho on Friday, September 23. Benchmark maintained Amazon.com, Inc. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
LP now owns 228,702 shares of the e-commerce giant's stock valued at $219,863,000 after acquiring an additional 21,586 shares in the last quarter. The hedge fund run by Bruce J. As per Friday, July 24, the company rating was maintained by Cantor Fitzgerald. The stock has "Buy" rating by Mizuho on Friday, September 23. Benchmark maintained Amazon.com, Inc. (more...)
First National Bank of Omaha won't renew NRA contract for Visa card
- February 23, 2018
Twitter accounts for Enterprise and its two other brands, Alamo and National, tweeted late Thursday: "All three of our brands have ended the discount for NRA members". A page on the FNBO website still included the NRA logo at the top of the application as of mid-afternoon Thursday. Separately, auto rental company Enterprise said its three brands would end a discount program for NRA members. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Twitter accounts for Enterprise and its two other brands, Alamo and National, tweeted late Thursday: "All three of our brands have ended the discount for NRA members". A page on the FNBO website still included the NRA logo at the top of the application as of mid-afternoon Thursday. Separately, auto rental company Enterprise said its three brands would end a discount program for NRA members. (more...)
Ulster Bank parent RBS swings to first profit in a decade
- February 23, 2018
RBS, which was bailed out by the British government during the 2008 financial crisis, posted a 752 million pound ($1.1 billion) profit for 2017, a major turnaround from the almost 7 billion pound loss reported the year before. However, the bank is still facing potentially large fines from the Department of Justice in the United States over the sale of financial products linked to risky mortgages, which is likely to dent any future profits. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
RBS, which was bailed out by the British government during the 2008 financial crisis, posted a 752 million pound ($1.1 billion) profit for 2017, a major turnaround from the almost 7 billion pound loss reported the year before. However, the bank is still facing potentially large fines from the Department of Justice in the United States over the sale of financial products linked to risky mortgages, which is likely to dent any future profits. (more...)
Florida lawmakers refuse to debate assault rifles, but say porn is risky
- February 23, 2018
A couple hours earlier students from Gilbert High School gathered on campus to do the same. The Poughkeepsie Journal reports that a student prevented a school shooting in Fair Haven, Vermont, last week after receiving threats from a would-be shooter. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
A couple hours earlier students from Gilbert High School gathered on campus to do the same. The Poughkeepsie Journal reports that a student prevented a school shooting in Fair Haven, Vermont, last week after receiving threats from a would-be shooter. (more...)
Standard Life sells insurance arm to Phoenix for £3.2bn
- February 23, 2018
Finally, Berenberg Bank increased their target price on shares of Standard Life Aberdeen from GBX 440 ($6.08) to GBX 460 ($6.36) and gave the company a hold rating in a research report on Friday, January 12th. The deal between Standard Life Aberdeen and Phoenix will be the latest transaction between them, following Standard Life's acquisition of Ignis, an asset manager, in 2014. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Finally, Berenberg Bank increased their target price on shares of Standard Life Aberdeen from GBX 440 ($6.08) to GBX 460 ($6.36) and gave the company a hold rating in a research report on Friday, January 12th. The deal between Standard Life Aberdeen and Phoenix will be the latest transaction between them, following Standard Life's acquisition of Ignis, an asset manager, in 2014. (more...)
Beijing Takes Over Anbang, Insurer That Owns Waldorf Astoria
- February 23, 2018
Anbang's business operations violate China's insurance laws, which may "seriously endanger" the firm's solvency, according to the regulator. Any decision related to capital movements, asset sales, information disclosure or contract signing will need approval by the committee, according the CIRC statement, which added that the commission's oversight could be extended for two years if necessary. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Anbang's business operations violate China's insurance laws, which may "seriously endanger" the firm's solvency, according to the regulator. Any decision related to capital movements, asset sales, information disclosure or contract signing will need approval by the committee, according the CIRC statement, which added that the commission's oversight could be extended for two years if necessary. (more...)
BC allows Greyhound to cancel northern bus services, including Highway of Tears
- February 23, 2018
Greyhound will be changing its route from Osoyoos to Vancouver to go through Kelowna instead of the Similkameen - eliminating service in Keremeos, Hedley, Princeton, Eastgate and Manning Park. Numerous disappeared women were reportedly hitchhiking along the highway when they vanished, and increasing transit service was proposed as a remedy to ensure women's safety. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
Greyhound will be changing its route from Osoyoos to Vancouver to go through Kelowna instead of the Similkameen - eliminating service in Keremeos, Hedley, Princeton, Eastgate and Manning Park. Numerous disappeared women were reportedly hitchhiking along the highway when they vanished, and increasing transit service was proposed as a remedy to ensure women's safety. (more...)
More Cashier-Less Amazon Go Stores Are Coming This Year
- February 23, 2018
The Retail Gazette has contacted Amazon's United Kingdom arm to confirm if one of those two potential Amazon Go stores could open on this side of the pond. Upon entering the 1,800 sq ft premises customers swipe their smartphones equipped with the Amazon Go app through electronic gates. The system also knows when people pick up items and put them back, ensuring that Amazon doesn't dock anyone's account for milk or chips when they simply wanted to read the label. (more...)
- February 23, 2018
The Retail Gazette has contacted Amazon's United Kingdom arm to confirm if one of those two potential Amazon Go stores could open on this side of the pond. Upon entering the 1,800 sq ft premises customers swipe their smartphones equipped with the Amazon Go app through electronic gates. The system also knows when people pick up items and put them back, ensuring that Amazon doesn't dock anyone's account for milk or chips when they simply wanted to read the label. (more...)
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