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NRA loyalty: These companies are standing by the gun-rights group
- March 03, 2018
The implications are bigger when you consider that the lower level of injuries stem mainly from the 80,000 people who attend the NRA convention, a small segment of the privately insured patients included in the database that was used to conduct the analysis, Jena said. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
The implications are bigger when you consider that the lower level of injuries stem mainly from the 80,000 people who attend the NRA convention, a small segment of the privately insured patients included in the database that was used to conduct the analysis, Jena said. (more...)
Stocks dive late, snapping 10-month winning streak
- March 03, 2018
Stocks were higher earlier in the day after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before Congress and appeared to calm one of the market's main worries when he said that he does not see inflation in workers' wages "at a point of acceleration". (more...)
- March 03, 2018
Stocks were higher earlier in the day after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before Congress and appeared to calm one of the market's main worries when he said that he does not see inflation in workers' wages "at a point of acceleration". (more...)
Global gold prices slip to three-week low as dollar holds firm
- March 03, 2018
Powell , in his first public appearance as head of the Fed, had vowed at a congressional hearing on Tuesday (US time) to prevent the economy from overheating while sticking with a plan to gradually raise interest rates. Treasury yields again approach recent four-year highs. "I would expect that some continued strengthening of the labor market can take place without causing inflation", he said. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
Powell , in his first public appearance as head of the Fed, had vowed at a congressional hearing on Tuesday (US time) to prevent the economy from overheating while sticking with a plan to gradually raise interest rates. Treasury yields again approach recent four-year highs. "I would expect that some continued strengthening of the labor market can take place without causing inflation", he said. (more...)
Uber and Lyft drivers make little money
- March 03, 2018
Drivers for ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft get a median profit of $3.37 per hour - before taxes - a research study showed Friday. For example, drivers who work full time in high-demand cities like NY generally make more money than drivers who drive Uber as a side gig in smaller towns. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
Drivers for ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft get a median profit of $3.37 per hour - before taxes - a research study showed Friday. For example, drivers who work full time in high-demand cities like NY generally make more money than drivers who drive Uber as a side gig in smaller towns. (more...)
Trump orders big tariffs on steel, aluminum; markets roiled
- March 03, 2018
Later Friday, he tweeted: "We must protect our country and our workers". In February the heir the British Monarchy, Charles the Prince of Wales conducted a tour of the UK's steel producing regions to encourage renewed investment in the industry. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
Later Friday, he tweeted: "We must protect our country and our workers". In February the heir the British Monarchy, Charles the Prince of Wales conducted a tour of the UK's steel producing regions to encourage renewed investment in the industry. (more...)
Lego To Start Producing Pieces From Plant-Based Plastic
- March 03, 2018
Pieces in the shape of trees, bushes and leaves will be made from plastic sourced from sugarcane as the company works on its commitment to use sustainable alternatives to the materials it now uses. Lego did not confirm whether the hold-up is due to larger piece designs, sugarcane polyethylene production sourcing, green tint from that specific kind of polyethylene, or other issues. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
Pieces in the shape of trees, bushes and leaves will be made from plastic sourced from sugarcane as the company works on its commitment to use sustainable alternatives to the materials it now uses. Lego did not confirm whether the hold-up is due to larger piece designs, sugarcane polyethylene production sourcing, green tint from that specific kind of polyethylene, or other issues. (more...)
UNITE Group (UTG) Earns "Buy" Rating from Peel Hunt
- March 03, 2018
The company was maintained on Friday, November 10 by Liberum Capital. The Cypress Capital Group holds 73,631 shares with $8.17 million value, down from 76,452 last quarter. About 1,743 shares traded. The stock of ITV plc (LON:ITV) earned "Buy" rating by Jefferies on Wednesday, February 17. It has underperformed by 25.15% the S&P500. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
The company was maintained on Friday, November 10 by Liberum Capital. The Cypress Capital Group holds 73,631 shares with $8.17 million value, down from 76,452 last quarter. About 1,743 shares traded. The stock of ITV plc (LON:ITV) earned "Buy" rating by Jefferies on Wednesday, February 17. It has underperformed by 25.15% the S&P500. (more...)
Snow-covered Britain, Ireland gripped by 'Beast from the East'
- March 03, 2018
An Arctic front, which Britain's tabloids have christened "The Beast from the East", has swept in from Russian Federation, causing widespread travel disruption and school closures. Two people died of exposure in Poland, while in Lithuania, temperatures dropped to -20 degrees and France saw lows of -10. The cold weather is expected to continue until late in the week. (more...)
- March 03, 2018
An Arctic front, which Britain's tabloids have christened "The Beast from the East", has swept in from Russian Federation, causing widespread travel disruption and school closures. Two people died of exposure in Poland, while in Lithuania, temperatures dropped to -20 degrees and France saw lows of -10. The cold weather is expected to continue until late in the week. (more...)
Edinburgh Airport open but Easyjet and Ryanair flights cancelled
- March 03, 2018
Ryanair announced that all of its flights today from Dublin, Cork, Kerry, Knock and Shannon had been cancelled. The airline, which is Europe's biggest budget carrier, said: "Due to continuing adverse weather conditions, Ryanair expects further flight delays and cancellations at airports today and tomorrow". (more...)
- March 03, 2018
Ryanair announced that all of its flights today from Dublin, Cork, Kerry, Knock and Shannon had been cancelled. The airline, which is Europe's biggest budget carrier, said: "Due to continuing adverse weather conditions, Ryanair expects further flight delays and cancellations at airports today and tomorrow". (more...)
Eqt Midstream Partners LP (EQM) Position Held by Ing Groep Nv
- March 02, 2018
JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 1,271,917 shares of the pipeline company's stock worth $93,817,000 after acquiring an additional 219,261 shares during the last quarter. Spirit Of America Mngmt New York holds 142,215 shares. Eaton Vance Management holds 11,764 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Antero Midstream Partners Lp now has $4.92 billion valuation. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 1,271,917 shares of the pipeline company's stock worth $93,817,000 after acquiring an additional 219,261 shares during the last quarter. Spirit Of America Mngmt New York holds 142,215 shares. Eaton Vance Management holds 11,764 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Antero Midstream Partners Lp now has $4.92 billion valuation. (more...)
NRA boycott: FedEx to keep its discount; 10 companies drop gun group
- March 02, 2018
ThinkProgress first reported on a number of companies that do business with the NRA last week , almost two dozen of which have now cut ties with the association. Yes, it has a shipping deal with the NRA, it said. "FedEx has never provided any donation or sponsorship to the NRA and remains committed to all our customers independent of their political affiliations and views". (more...)
- March 02, 2018
ThinkProgress first reported on a number of companies that do business with the NRA last week , almost two dozen of which have now cut ties with the association. Yes, it has a shipping deal with the NRA, it said. "FedEx has never provided any donation or sponsorship to the NRA and remains committed to all our customers independent of their political affiliations and views". (more...)
Wall Street Stock Recommendations: JC Penney Company, Inc. (JCP), Tronox Limited (TROX)
- March 02, 2018
It earned $1.26 per share compared with adjusted net income of $1.36 per share a year ago to sneak past the $1.25 per share analyst mean. EPS is an indicator of company profit because the more earnings a company can generate per share, the more valuable each share is to investors. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
It earned $1.26 per share compared with adjusted net income of $1.36 per share a year ago to sneak past the $1.25 per share analyst mean. EPS is an indicator of company profit because the more earnings a company can generate per share, the more valuable each share is to investors. (more...)
Stock Price Activity Watch For Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EBIX)
- March 02, 2018
The Raging Capital Management Llc holds 2.30 million shares with $9.29 million value, up from 1.59M last quarter. Insight Capital Research & Management Inc who had been investing in Vocera Communications Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $800.25M market cap company. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
The Raging Capital Management Llc holds 2.30 million shares with $9.29 million value, up from 1.59M last quarter. Insight Capital Research & Management Inc who had been investing in Vocera Communications Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $800.25M market cap company. (more...)
United States stocks open slightly higher, Powell testimony awaited
- March 02, 2018
He said that the United States is losing on trade with virtually every country and that "trade wars are good" and "easy to win". Energy stocks in the S&P 500 lost 2.3 percent, the sharpest decline among the 11 sectors that make up the index. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
He said that the United States is losing on trade with virtually every country and that "trade wars are good" and "easy to win". Energy stocks in the S&P 500 lost 2.3 percent, the sharpest decline among the 11 sectors that make up the index. (more...)
Bus Éireann suspends services in the east due to Storm Emma
- March 02, 2018
While in Dublin both Red and Green Luas lines are operating a "significantly reduced service". Irish Rail will only run trains for the next hour. Transport services are due to resume across the country tomorrow after two days of cancellations. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
While in Dublin both Red and Green Luas lines are operating a "significantly reduced service". Irish Rail will only run trains for the next hour. Transport services are due to resume across the country tomorrow after two days of cancellations. (more...)
Global Customer Self-Service Software Market 2017 - Microsoft Corporation, Nuance Communications, Oracle
- March 02, 2018
While it is usually 20-45% per cent or more in developed economies, this Global Capture Software for Healthcare category will continue to rise at a significantly higher rate than overall, Global Capture Software for Healthcare growth in the coming years, the report added. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
While it is usually 20-45% per cent or more in developed economies, this Global Capture Software for Healthcare category will continue to rise at a significantly higher rate than overall, Global Capture Software for Healthcare growth in the coming years, the report added. (more...)
Bank of England's Carney steps up attack on cryptocurrencies
- March 02, 2018
Many cryptocurrency enthusiasts have likened bitcoin to gold because it has a limited supply and needs to be digitally "mined". He also said that at present, cryptocurrencies didn't pose a risk to the financial system, but if the rate of investment continued then it might have serious repercussions for the global economy because of the market's volatility, which he claimed was 25 times that of the United States equities market in 2017. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
Many cryptocurrency enthusiasts have likened bitcoin to gold because it has a limited supply and needs to be digitally "mined". He also said that at present, cryptocurrencies didn't pose a risk to the financial system, but if the rate of investment continued then it might have serious repercussions for the global economy because of the market's volatility, which he claimed was 25 times that of the United States equities market in 2017. (more...)
Outdoor retailers stop selling major outdoor brands over parent company's NRA ties
- March 02, 2018
We are confident that Canadians will continue to buy such ubiquitous Vista brands such as Bushnell at the many other retailers that will continue to sell their products. Labistour said the decision came after hearing directly from many members, some of whom argued the decisions about these purchases should be left up to the consumer, not the retailer. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
We are confident that Canadians will continue to buy such ubiquitous Vista brands such as Bushnell at the many other retailers that will continue to sell their products. Labistour said the decision came after hearing directly from many members, some of whom argued the decisions about these purchases should be left up to the consumer, not the retailer. (more...)
The American Outdoor Brands Corp (AOBC) Shares Sold by WS Management Lllp
- March 02, 2018
For years, the shares of gunmakers have tended to climb in the wake of mass shootings, but the second-deadliest shooting at a public school in USA history may have changed that. The short ratio for AOBC is 4.08 while that of PVG is just 6.88. Victory Capital Management Inc. boosted its position in American Outdoor Brands by 72.3% during the 3rd quarter. (more...)
- March 02, 2018
For years, the shares of gunmakers have tended to climb in the wake of mass shootings, but the second-deadliest shooting at a public school in USA history may have changed that. The short ratio for AOBC is 4.08 while that of PVG is just 6.88. Victory Capital Management Inc. boosted its position in American Outdoor Brands by 72.3% during the 3rd quarter. (more...)
Amazon has launched Prime Music in India
- March 02, 2018
Amazon Prime Music has specially created playlists and stations to cater to Indian customers. A study by Deloitte says online music users in India will grow to 273 million by 2020, largely driven by the youth. Perhaps, Amazon Music can cater to this new trend? The rumors from last March were true: Amazon has rolled out its Prime Music service in India today, with apps available for the web , Android , and iOS . (more...)
- March 02, 2018
Amazon Prime Music has specially created playlists and stations to cater to Indian customers. A study by Deloitte says online music users in India will grow to 273 million by 2020, largely driven by the youth. Perhaps, Amazon Music can cater to this new trend? The rumors from last March were true: Amazon has rolled out its Prime Music service in India today, with apps available for the web , Android , and iOS . (more...)
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