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Air Canada computer glitch causing long lines across Canadian airports
- March 12, 2018
Air Canada customers in Canada and around the world were unable to check in or book a flight after a malfunction in the company's system. Many departing flights out of YVR are now being delayed. Air Canada customers in Canada and overseas took to Twitter to complain of long lines, flight delays and other travel disruptions because of the computer problems. (more...)
- March 12, 2018
Air Canada customers in Canada and around the world were unable to check in or book a flight after a malfunction in the company's system. Many departing flights out of YVR are now being delayed. Air Canada customers in Canada and overseas took to Twitter to complain of long lines, flight delays and other travel disruptions because of the computer problems. (more...)
U.S. tariff exemptions to boost Australian exports: industry
- March 12, 2018
Indeed, most European Union countries are in North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, the world's biggest security alliance, together with the U.S. In the end, Trump's tariffs might help him win the battle for Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania or Wisconsin, but they will lose him the war in terms of trade. (more...)
- March 12, 2018
Indeed, most European Union countries are in North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, the world's biggest security alliance, together with the U.S. In the end, Trump's tariffs might help him win the battle for Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania or Wisconsin, but they will lose him the war in terms of trade. (more...)
Teen's Viral 'Act Of Kindness' Gains Her A College Scholarship
- March 12, 2018
A teenager from Houston, Texas, was honored for her act of kindness after she took the time to help an elderly patron in need at the La Marque Waffle House, the restaurant she works at. It eventually caught the eye of Texas Southern University, and they made a decision to present Evoni with a $16,000 scholarship. Despite the attention, she said she felt it was the right thing to do. (more...)
- March 12, 2018
A teenager from Houston, Texas, was honored for her act of kindness after she took the time to help an elderly patron in need at the La Marque Waffle House, the restaurant she works at. It eventually caught the eye of Texas Southern University, and they made a decision to present Evoni with a $16,000 scholarship. Despite the attention, she said she felt it was the right thing to do. (more...)
Factory production up 7.5% in January, February inflation eases
- March 12, 2018
Milk and its products too were less expensive with inflation print of 4.21 per cent, cereals and products at 2.10 per cent, meat & fish at 3.31 per cent while for eggs the prices grew at a slower pace of 8.51 per cent. The January IIP was also boosted by a higher offtake of consumer and capital goods. However, growth in the mining sector was muted in January 2018. (more...)
- March 12, 2018
Milk and its products too were less expensive with inflation print of 4.21 per cent, cereals and products at 2.10 per cent, meat & fish at 3.31 per cent while for eggs the prices grew at a slower pace of 8.51 per cent. The January IIP was also boosted by a higher offtake of consumer and capital goods. However, growth in the mining sector was muted in January 2018. (more...)
Dropbox Aims to Raise as Much as $648 Million in US IPO
- March 12, 2018
Additionally, the document filed by Dropbox said that Salesforce's ventures arm, Salesforce Ventures, had agreed to buy $100 million (£72.1 million) worth of Dropbox stock. On a fully diluted basis including stock options, the mid-range of the IPO price range gives the company a market capitalisation of around United States dollars 7.4 billion. (more...)
- March 12, 2018
Additionally, the document filed by Dropbox said that Salesforce's ventures arm, Salesforce Ventures, had agreed to buy $100 million (£72.1 million) worth of Dropbox stock. On a fully diluted basis including stock options, the mid-range of the IPO price range gives the company a market capitalisation of around United States dollars 7.4 billion. (more...)
Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein to Step Down, Report Says
- March 12, 2018
The resignation of Harvey Schwartz will leave David Solomon as the sole President and COO of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Blankfein was considering retiring at the end of this year, and named both Schwartz, 54, and Solomon, 56, as the only two candidates being considered to replace him. (more...)
- March 12, 2018
The resignation of Harvey Schwartz will leave David Solomon as the sole President and COO of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Blankfein was considering retiring at the end of this year, and named both Schwartz, 54, and Solomon, 56, as the only two candidates being considered to replace him. (more...)
PDP drops J&K Finance Minister Haseeb Ahmed Drabu
- March 12, 2018
Meanwhile, taking serious note of the statement made reportedly by Dr Haseeb A Drabu Finance Minister in a function at New Delhi regarding nature of problems in J&K, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Vice President Mohammad Sartaj Madni has asked the minister to retract the statement immediately if it has been reported correctly in the media. (more...)
- March 12, 2018
Meanwhile, taking serious note of the statement made reportedly by Dr Haseeb A Drabu Finance Minister in a function at New Delhi regarding nature of problems in J&K, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Vice President Mohammad Sartaj Madni has asked the minister to retract the statement immediately if it has been reported correctly in the media. (more...)
Sensex surges over 500 points; FMCG, auto stocks gain
- March 12, 2018
The gains followed Wall Street, where the Dow jumped 1.77 percent, while the S&P 500 gained 1.74 percent on Friday. The broader NSE Nifty rose 96.10 points, or 0.93 percent, to 10,322.95. The Nifty Midcap index was up 1 percent despite balanced market breadth. However, shares of Karnataka Bank (down 0.39 per cent) and South Indian Bank (down 0.20 per cent) were slightly down around that time. (more...)
- March 12, 2018
The gains followed Wall Street, where the Dow jumped 1.77 percent, while the S&P 500 gained 1.74 percent on Friday. The broader NSE Nifty rose 96.10 points, or 0.93 percent, to 10,322.95. The Nifty Midcap index was up 1 percent despite balanced market breadth. However, shares of Karnataka Bank (down 0.39 per cent) and South Indian Bank (down 0.20 per cent) were slightly down around that time. (more...)
Intel considering options in response to Broadcom's effort to acquire Qualcomm
- March 12, 2018
Intel is watching the takeover battle closely and is eager for Broadcom to fail as the combined company would pose a serious competitive threat, the report said . The report further noted that "The U.S. Treasury's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has raised concerns about Broadcom's pursuit, which is unprecedented for a deal that hasn't been formally announced or agreed to". (more...)
- March 12, 2018
Intel is watching the takeover battle closely and is eager for Broadcom to fail as the combined company would pose a serious competitive threat, the report said . The report further noted that "The U.S. Treasury's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has raised concerns about Broadcom's pursuit, which is unprecedented for a deal that hasn't been formally announced or agreed to". (more...)
Kawhi could return to Spurs this week
- March 12, 2018
The two-time Defensive Player of the Year played in those nine games after missing the season's first 27 games, but returned to the sideline after playing against Denver on January 13. To say that Kawhi Leonard's season has not gone according to plan is definitely an understatement. Leonard, 26, also played down reports that his camp had requested a trade out of the Spurs . (more...)
- March 12, 2018
The two-time Defensive Player of the Year played in those nine games after missing the season's first 27 games, but returned to the sideline after playing against Denver on January 13. To say that Kawhi Leonard's season has not gone according to plan is definitely an understatement. Leonard, 26, also played down reports that his camp had requested a trade out of the Spurs . (more...)
Melrose ups 'final' offer for GKN to 8.1 billion pounds
- March 12, 2018
GKN last week agreed to sell its automotive unit to US -based Dana Inc.in a $6.1 billion transaction aimed at repelling Melrose . GKN , one of Britain's oldest engineering businesses, has been fighting off Melrose's advances since mid-January, when it rejected a £7.4bn bid . (more...)
- March 12, 2018
GKN last week agreed to sell its automotive unit to US -based Dana Inc.in a $6.1 billion transaction aimed at repelling Melrose . GKN , one of Britain's oldest engineering businesses, has been fighting off Melrose's advances since mid-January, when it rejected a £7.4bn bid . (more...)
Stifel Financial Corp Has $161.72 Million Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc
- March 12, 2018
Eagleclaw Capital Managment Llc who had been investing in Amazon Com Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $764.35B market cap company. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, forty-seven have given a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. (more...)
- March 12, 2018
Eagleclaw Capital Managment Llc who had been investing in Amazon Com Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $764.35B market cap company. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, forty-seven have given a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. (more...)
Cardi B's Debut Album Due 'in April - Stay Tuned, Motherf-ers'
- March 12, 2018
Both award categories were voted for by fans. I want to thank my publicist, my team, I want to thank Atlantic, my family. Camila also revealed that the track is close to her heart for another personal reason: "My grandmother loves that song!" Okay? Yes, sir. (more...)
- March 12, 2018
Both award categories were voted for by fans. I want to thank my publicist, my team, I want to thank Atlantic, my family. Camila also revealed that the track is close to her heart for another personal reason: "My grandmother loves that song!" Okay? Yes, sir. (more...)
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are slamming Obama's trade deficit
- March 12, 2018
Politicians "have known it for years and never did anything about it. It's like competing in an Olympic race wearing lead shoes", Musk wrote. Musk has faced roadblocks while trying to build a Tesla factory in Shanghai. Though automakers like General Motors say the vast majority of the steel they use is domestic in origin, experts warn that tariffs will increase the price of steel and auto parts, as well as the price of cars. (more...)
- March 12, 2018
Politicians "have known it for years and never did anything about it. It's like competing in an Olympic race wearing lead shoes", Musk wrote. Musk has faced roadblocks while trying to build a Tesla factory in Shanghai. Though automakers like General Motors say the vast majority of the steel they use is domestic in origin, experts warn that tariffs will increase the price of steel and auto parts, as well as the price of cars. (more...)
Eddie Jones must go back to the drawing board to progress
- March 12, 2018
England kicked-off on Saturday knowing they needed to beat France and score at least four tries into the bargain for a bonus point to keep their title hopes alive following Ireland's earlier 28-8 victory over Scotland . Luke, Will, Ethan, Christopher, Benjamin and Todd, sent us their messages for the Ireland team. And as Ireland welcomed the championship title back over the Irish Sea, Jones was left looking for answers to why Jaco Peyper - as Nigel Owens did in Edinburgh - ... (more...)
- March 12, 2018
England kicked-off on Saturday knowing they needed to beat France and score at least four tries into the bargain for a bonus point to keep their title hopes alive following Ireland's earlier 28-8 victory over Scotland . Luke, Will, Ethan, Christopher, Benjamin and Todd, sent us their messages for the Ireland team. And as Ireland welcomed the championship title back over the Irish Sea, Jones was left looking for answers to why Jaco Peyper - as Nigel Owens did in Edinburgh - ... (more...)
American Idol is back after a two-year (almost) break
- March 12, 2018
Prior to the original show going off the air, Perry was a guest judge on the show and was direct, to say the least, with the contestants . But at a time when real-life events have left audiences hungry for familiar, soothing television, ABC's version of " American Idol " just might fit that bill. (more...)
- March 12, 2018
Prior to the original show going off the air, Perry was a guest judge on the show and was direct, to say the least, with the contestants . But at a time when real-life events have left audiences hungry for familiar, soothing television, ABC's version of " American Idol " just might fit that bill. (more...)
China: we don't want trade war with US
- March 11, 2018
Zhong Shan, China's minister of commerce, said Sunday there would be "no winners in a trade war, and it would bring disaster to [China and the United States] as well as the rest of the world". Of those imports, South Korea, Japan, China and India accounted for 6.6 million tonnes. China's persistently high trade surplus with the United States is the root of the tension, and Trump has said he plans to trim it by US$100 billion. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
Zhong Shan, China's minister of commerce, said Sunday there would be "no winners in a trade war, and it would bring disaster to [China and the United States] as well as the rest of the world". Of those imports, South Korea, Japan, China and India accounted for 6.6 million tonnes. China's persistently high trade surplus with the United States is the root of the tension, and Trump has said he plans to trim it by US$100 billion. (more...)
President Trump to visit San Diego next week
- March 11, 2018
Donald Trump's lawyer used Trump Organization email while negotiating a $130,000 payment of hush money to a porn actress who says she had an affair with the future president, her attorney said Friday. On Wednesday, Michael Avenatti, Clifford's attorney, responded to Sanders' comments on MSNBC'S The Last Word . " This case has already been won in arbitration and anything beyond that I would refer you to the President's outside counsel", Sanders added. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
Donald Trump's lawyer used Trump Organization email while negotiating a $130,000 payment of hush money to a porn actress who says she had an affair with the future president, her attorney said Friday. On Wednesday, Michael Avenatti, Clifford's attorney, responded to Sanders' comments on MSNBC'S The Last Word . " This case has already been won in arbitration and anything beyond that I would refer you to the President's outside counsel", Sanders added. (more...)
Suresh Prabhu to replace Gajapathi Raju, take charge as Aviation Minister
- March 11, 2018
The appointment was necessitated after Ashok Gajapathi Raju of T elegu Desam Party (TDP), an ally of the BJP, quit from the Cabinet on Thursday. The President has accepted the resignation of Chodwary and Raju. The TDP, this week, quit the Modi Cabinet after a days of speculation that the party, which is the NDA's third-largest constituent, would leave the Bharatiya Janata Party alliance. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
The appointment was necessitated after Ashok Gajapathi Raju of T elegu Desam Party (TDP), an ally of the BJP, quit from the Cabinet on Thursday. The President has accepted the resignation of Chodwary and Raju. The TDP, this week, quit the Modi Cabinet after a days of speculation that the party, which is the NDA's third-largest constituent, would leave the Bharatiya Janata Party alliance. (more...)
Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka
- March 11, 2018
After win over team India, captain Dinesh Chandimal said the the players are feeling good about their game and also gave credit to coach Chandika Hathurusingha, who was earlier with Bangladesh . We had something up our sleeve before the game started. Upul Tharanga (32*) ensured Sri Lanka still powered to a big score while Mustafizur Rahman (3/48) was the pick of the Tiger's bowlers. (more...)
- March 11, 2018
After win over team India, captain Dinesh Chandimal said the the players are feeling good about their game and also gave credit to coach Chandika Hathurusingha, who was earlier with Bangladesh . We had something up our sleeve before the game started. Upul Tharanga (32*) ensured Sri Lanka still powered to a big score while Mustafizur Rahman (3/48) was the pick of the Tiger's bowlers. (more...)
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