Markets
Apple’s shock warning sends investors to safe-haven assets
- January 06, 2019
The yen was poised for its biggest daily rise in 20 months. Major European bourses opened firmly in negative territory - Frankfurt's DAX, with its exposure to Chinese trade and tech-heavy constituents, was the biggest faller down as much as 0.8 per cent, while Paris' CAC40 dropped 0.7 and London eased 0.2 per cent. (more...)
- January 06, 2019
The yen was poised for its biggest daily rise in 20 months. Major European bourses opened firmly in negative territory - Frankfurt's DAX, with its exposure to Chinese trade and tech-heavy constituents, was the biggest faller down as much as 0.8 per cent, while Paris' CAC40 dropped 0.7 and London eased 0.2 per cent. (more...)
Ohio Lands Spot On 2018 List Of States With Most Outbound Moves
- January 06, 2019
United Van Lines determined that the No. 1 reason for moving both in and out of IL in 2018 was for a job, but people age 65 and over account for the largest percentage of people moving out of the state. IL remains one of the top USA states residents are leaving, according to three moving companies. Several southern states also experienced high percentages of inbound migration, such as SC (59.9%) and North Carolina (57%). (more...)
- January 06, 2019
United Van Lines determined that the No. 1 reason for moving both in and out of IL in 2018 was for a job, but people age 65 and over account for the largest percentage of people moving out of the state. IL remains one of the top USA states residents are leaving, according to three moving companies. Several southern states also experienced high percentages of inbound migration, such as SC (59.9%) and North Carolina (57%). (more...)
McDonald's Employees Assaulted Over Florida Plastic Straw Law, Homeless Man Arrested
- January 06, 2019
James on leave", Rayner-Goolsby said in a news release. On New Year's Eve at the McDonald's located on 34th Street South in St. Petersburg, Ms. James was physically attacked by Daniel Taylor , a customer who became enraged after being told of the restaurant's "no straw in the lobby" policy, simply meaning straws are only offered to customers upon request. (more...)
- January 06, 2019
James on leave", Rayner-Goolsby said in a news release. On New Year's Eve at the McDonald's located on 34th Street South in St. Petersburg, Ms. James was physically attacked by Daniel Taylor , a customer who became enraged after being told of the restaurant's "no straw in the lobby" policy, simply meaning straws are only offered to customers upon request. (more...)
Winning $1M lottery ticket bought in Victoria expires today
- January 06, 2019
It might seem insane, but BCLC is also waiting to hear from the victor of a $39-million Lotto Max jackpot that was won in Delta South on December 28. It's not the only unclaimed lottery prize in Alberta either. A ticket sold in Edmonton won $60 million on the October 26 Lotto Max draw. Western Canada Lottery Corporation say that the ticket was purchased in Winnipeg and matched the winning number exactly. (more...)
- January 06, 2019
It might seem insane, but BCLC is also waiting to hear from the victor of a $39-million Lotto Max jackpot that was won in Delta South on December 28. It's not the only unclaimed lottery prize in Alberta either. A ticket sold in Edmonton won $60 million on the October 26 Lotto Max draw. Western Canada Lottery Corporation say that the ticket was purchased in Winnipeg and matched the winning number exactly. (more...)
Powell tells markets Fed is flexible and aware of risks
- January 06, 2019
He also says that the Fed could alter its approach to trimming its huge balance sheet if it determines such a change is needed. "With the muted inflation readings we have seen coming in, we will be patient as we watch to see how the economy evolves". (more...)
- January 06, 2019
He also says that the Fed could alter its approach to trimming its huge balance sheet if it determines such a change is needed. "With the muted inflation readings we have seen coming in, we will be patient as we watch to see how the economy evolves". (more...)
Qualcomm pays €1.34bn bond to get some iPhones banned in Germany
- January 05, 2019
The iPhone XS , iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR models will still be available at Apple stores in the country. According to Reuters , citing a German lawyer not involved in the case, the court order issued in Munich is directed exclusively at Apple's entities in the country and, thus, Apple's interpretation of the ruling is the correct one. (more...)
- January 05, 2019
The iPhone XS , iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR models will still be available at Apple stores in the country. According to Reuters , citing a German lawyer not involved in the case, the court order issued in Munich is directed exclusively at Apple's entities in the country and, thus, Apple's interpretation of the ruling is the correct one. (more...)
LA sues Weather Channel app owner over 'fraudulent' data use
- January 05, 2019
That might be the forecast if you're using an app to check the weather. While the app's privacy policy does note that data could be used for targeted advertising and might be shared with "partners", California's lawsuit argues users have no reason to look there since the prompt doesn't even suggest their data will be used in those ways. (more...)
- January 05, 2019
That might be the forecast if you're using an app to check the weather. While the app's privacy policy does note that data could be used for targeted advertising and might be shared with "partners", California's lawsuit argues users have no reason to look there since the prompt doesn't even suggest their data will be used in those ways. (more...)
Oil rises towards $57 on China-US trade talks, OPEC cuts
- January 05, 2019
Optimism that the US and China are working towards a thaw in trade tensions has helped bolster prices. "Jitters over the health of the global economy look set to endure but are being lost on the oil market, at least for the time being", said Stephen Brennock of oil broker PVM. (more...)
- January 05, 2019
Optimism that the US and China are working towards a thaw in trade tensions has helped bolster prices. "Jitters over the health of the global economy look set to endure but are being lost on the oil market, at least for the time being", said Stephen Brennock of oil broker PVM. (more...)
Japan sushi tycoon pays record tuna price
- January 05, 2019
He bought the most expensive tuna at the first auction of the year from 2012 to 2017. "The amount was so big I thought he must have gotten the digits wrong", said Fujieda. It is customary for bidders to pay extra at the year's first auction, and particularly this time because it was the first such auction held at the new market that opened in October. (more...)
- January 05, 2019
He bought the most expensive tuna at the first auction of the year from 2012 to 2017. "The amount was so big I thought he must have gotten the digits wrong", said Fujieda. It is customary for bidders to pay extra at the year's first auction, and particularly this time because it was the first such auction held at the new market that opened in October. (more...)
Krispy Kreme Delivers ‘Grief-Stricken’ Officers Doughnuts After Truck Fire
- January 05, 2019
On Thursday morning, Lexington police announced that the response to their viral tweet has left a profound impact on them and has gotten them through quite hard times. "The Lexington Police Department has been blown away by the positive mesages and support received in the wake of the New Year's Eve Doughnut Truck Fire", police posted in a tweet thanking the company for the donuts and showing officers enjoying the treets. (more...)
- January 05, 2019
On Thursday morning, Lexington police announced that the response to their viral tweet has left a profound impact on them and has gotten them through quite hard times. "The Lexington Police Department has been blown away by the positive mesages and support received in the wake of the New Year's Eve Doughnut Truck Fire", police posted in a tweet thanking the company for the donuts and showing officers enjoying the treets. (more...)
Powell says he would reject any Trump request to resign
- January 05, 2019
Fed watchers have said that the bar is very high for the president to remove Powell "for cause" as the law appears to require, provided Powell decides to fight the dismissal in court. "The Fed is going loco and there's no reason for them to do it". United States media reported that Trump has been asking his advisers whether he could remove Powell from the post. (more...)
- January 05, 2019
Fed watchers have said that the bar is very high for the president to remove Powell "for cause" as the law appears to require, provided Powell decides to fight the dismissal in court. "The Fed is going loco and there's no reason for them to do it". United States media reported that Trump has been asking his advisers whether he could remove Powell from the post. (more...)
Taxes still due, but refunds delayed if government shutdown continues
- January 05, 2019
Only about 1 out of 8 IRS workers work during the shutdown. A protracted fight between President Donald Trump and Democratic congressional leaders to fund the government could delay payouts of tax refunds to millions of Americans who are owed money. (more...)
- January 05, 2019
Only about 1 out of 8 IRS workers work during the shutdown. A protracted fight between President Donald Trump and Democratic congressional leaders to fund the government could delay payouts of tax refunds to millions of Americans who are owed money. (more...)
Apple shares drop after news of waning iPhone sales
- January 05, 2019
The company also anticipated some economic challenges in emerging markets, although "this turned out to have a significantly greater impact than we had projected", Cook wrote . The U.S. -China trade dispute threatens to snarl multinational companies' supply lines and reduce demand for their products. Companies that make heavy machinery such as construction equipment are facing less demand as China's economy, the largest in the world after the USA, loses strength. (more...)
- January 05, 2019
The company also anticipated some economic challenges in emerging markets, although "this turned out to have a significantly greater impact than we had projected", Cook wrote . The U.S. -China trade dispute threatens to snarl multinational companies' supply lines and reduce demand for their products. Companies that make heavy machinery such as construction equipment are facing less demand as China's economy, the largest in the world after the USA, loses strength. (more...)
Apple has priced itself out of the market
- January 04, 2019
A total of $75 billion was wiped off the value of the technology group, which was the biggest company in the world and the first trillion-dollar group until November. Apple's move was not entirely a surprise. But he said then that he "would not put China in that category" of countries with troubled growth. In an interview with CNBC Wednesday, Cook said that the company will look to shore up sales by marketing trade-ins and installment plans in hopes of reducing the sticker shock of the ... (more...)
- January 04, 2019
A total of $75 billion was wiped off the value of the technology group, which was the biggest company in the world and the first trillion-dollar group until November. Apple's move was not entirely a surprise. But he said then that he "would not put China in that category" of countries with troubled growth. In an interview with CNBC Wednesday, Cook said that the company will look to shore up sales by marketing trade-ins and installment plans in hopes of reducing the sticker shock of the ... (more...)
RBI scales down printing of ₹2,000 note to minimum: Finance Ministry official
- January 04, 2019
Another report , by PTI, had said the printing of the Rs 2,000 banknote , introduced post-demonetisation in November 2016, had been brought down to a minimum. In the earlier half of 2018, several cities reported cash shortage, which many believed came to pass due to money laundering and hoarding ahead of Legislative Assembly elections in five states and people not trusting banks with their money after the Nirav Modi scam. (more...)
- January 04, 2019
Another report , by PTI, had said the printing of the Rs 2,000 banknote , introduced post-demonetisation in November 2016, had been brought down to a minimum. In the earlier half of 2018, several cities reported cash shortage, which many believed came to pass due to money laundering and hoarding ahead of Legislative Assembly elections in five states and people not trusting banks with their money after the Nirav Modi scam. (more...)
Here's What Analysts Are Saying About Apple's Slowing iPhone Sales
- January 04, 2019
The truth remains that the iPhone has always been Apple's core business and if Apple can't sell enough of them, the whole company struggles. For Apple, this quarter actually ended on December 29, 2018. Apple's stock dropped by almost 10 percent once trading resumed. China's economy grew at its weakest pace since the financial crisis last quarter as its trade war with the U.S. (more...)
- January 04, 2019
The truth remains that the iPhone has always been Apple's core business and if Apple can't sell enough of them, the whole company struggles. For Apple, this quarter actually ended on December 29, 2018. Apple's stock dropped by almost 10 percent once trading resumed. China's economy grew at its weakest pace since the financial crisis last quarter as its trade war with the U.S. (more...)
McDonald’s employee attacked over a straw
- January 03, 2019
She says after seeing how the man reacted, she thinks he needs help. "He was yelling and walking toward the counter and the young lady behind the counter told him that it's the law now that we're not allowed to have straws in the lobby", she told the station. (more...)
- January 03, 2019
She says after seeing how the man reacted, she thinks he needs help. "He was yelling and walking toward the counter and the young lady behind the counter told him that it's the law now that we're not allowed to have straws in the lobby", she told the station. (more...)
Weak iPhone demand forces Apple to cut revenue forecasts
- January 03, 2019
Cook said that the launch timing of the iPhone XS and XS Max when compared to the iPhone X , as well as the strength of the US dollar, resulted in the phone costing more in specific regions like Canada. In addition, the holiday quarter was big for Apple's wearables business. Qualcomm's general counsel has said the company will seek enforcement of the ban through tribunals that are part of China's court system. (more...)
- January 03, 2019
Cook said that the launch timing of the iPhone XS and XS Max when compared to the iPhone X , as well as the strength of the US dollar, resulted in the phone costing more in specific regions like Canada. In addition, the holiday quarter was big for Apple's wearables business. Qualcomm's general counsel has said the company will seek enforcement of the ban through tribunals that are part of China's court system. (more...)
Asian markets mostly higher in quiet New Year’s Eve trading
- January 03, 2019
Britain's FTSE 100 closed down 0.1 percent at 6,728.13 for an annual loss of 12.5 percent. The Nasdaq Composite closed at 6,635.28 for a gain of 50.76 points or 0.77%. But when investors returned to the market on December 26, the Dow spiked 1,086 points the biggest point gain ever. The gains were led by health care and technology stocks. (more...)
- January 03, 2019
Britain's FTSE 100 closed down 0.1 percent at 6,728.13 for an annual loss of 12.5 percent. The Nasdaq Composite closed at 6,635.28 for a gain of 50.76 points or 0.77%. But when investors returned to the market on December 26, the Dow spiked 1,086 points the biggest point gain ever. The gains were led by health care and technology stocks. (more...)
Passengers removed from flight with mysterious illness
- January 03, 2019
Some passengers reported some kind of illness on a Frontier Flight to Tampa, according to Channel 8 . Those passengers deplaned around 4:30 p.m. TIME could not immediately reach representatives from Hopkins Airport or Frontier Airlines for further comment. (more...)
- January 03, 2019
Some passengers reported some kind of illness on a Frontier Flight to Tampa, according to Channel 8 . Those passengers deplaned around 4:30 p.m. TIME could not immediately reach representatives from Hopkins Airport or Frontier Airlines for further comment. (more...)
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