Markets
IPhone sales continue to struggle... but Apple might not be too anxious
- August 02, 2019
Apple also surpassed 420 million paid subscriptions to services across its platform and the company was on track to double our fiscal year '16 services revenue in 2020. Still, Apple has managed to offset these slumping iPhone sales elsewhere; iPad sales increased fro $4.63bn to $5.02bn, Mac sales rose from $5.26bn from $5.82bn and Apple's Wearables, Home and Accessories business raked in $5.53bn, up from $3.73bn in the year-ago quarter, largely driven by AirPod sales. (more...)
- August 02, 2019
Apple also surpassed 420 million paid subscriptions to services across its platform and the company was on track to double our fiscal year '16 services revenue in 2020. Still, Apple has managed to offset these slumping iPhone sales elsewhere; iPad sales increased fro $4.63bn to $5.02bn, Mac sales rose from $5.26bn from $5.82bn and Apple's Wearables, Home and Accessories business raked in $5.53bn, up from $3.73bn in the year-ago quarter, largely driven by AirPod sales. (more...)
FDA Approves For Selling Fake Meat In Grocery Stores
- August 01, 2019
But that still wasn't enough. The company has already seen exponential growth and is quickly gaining market share in the global plant-based protein market, which is expected to reach $5 billion by 2020 . As a result, the company says it chose to go through this process as well "to ensure maximum flexibility as its products and business continue to evolve". (more...)
- August 01, 2019
But that still wasn't enough. The company has already seen exponential growth and is quickly gaining market share in the global plant-based protein market, which is expected to reach $5 billion by 2020 . As a result, the company says it chose to go through this process as well "to ensure maximum flexibility as its products and business continue to evolve". (more...)
USA to slap 10% tariff on $300 bn more in Chinese goods
- August 01, 2019
China retaliated with tariffs on $110 billion in American goods, including agricultural products, in a direct shot at Trump supporters in the USA farm belt. President Donald Trump said Thursday he would expand tariffs to virtually all imports from China on September 1 . According to a White House statement issued Wednesday, the conversations were "constructive" and China reportedly has renewed its vow to increase purchases of USA agricultural exports. (more...)
- August 01, 2019
China retaliated with tariffs on $110 billion in American goods, including agricultural products, in a direct shot at Trump supporters in the USA farm belt. President Donald Trump said Thursday he would expand tariffs to virtually all imports from China on September 1 . According to a White House statement issued Wednesday, the conversations were "constructive" and China reportedly has renewed its vow to increase purchases of USA agricultural exports. (more...)
USA stocks close lower amid Fed's rate cut decision
- August 01, 2019
The S&P 500 index dropped 32.80 points, or 1.1%, to 2,980.38. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 98.19 points, or 1.19 percent, to 8,175.42. Apple reported Tuesday evening earnings per share and revenue for the previous quarter that topped analyst expectations, sending the stock up 2% on Wednesday. (more...)
- August 01, 2019
The S&P 500 index dropped 32.80 points, or 1.1%, to 2,980.38. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 98.19 points, or 1.19 percent, to 8,175.42. Apple reported Tuesday evening earnings per share and revenue for the previous quarter that topped analyst expectations, sending the stock up 2% on Wednesday. (more...)
Will Facebook Not Launch Libra?
- August 01, 2019
In a filing presented to the U.S. The report was submitted to the SEC's approval. The whitepaper for Tardecoin was released in 2018 as a part of the Open Science publication from the Royal Society, authored by all three fellows of MIT. (more...)
- August 01, 2019
In a filing presented to the U.S. The report was submitted to the SEC's approval. The whitepaper for Tardecoin was released in 2018 as a part of the Open Science publication from the Royal Society, authored by all three fellows of MIT. (more...)
Impact Burger King is rolling out the Impossible Whopper nationwide
- August 01, 2019
However, the new Impossible Whopper - which will be available to order at Burger King restaurants and online via DoorDash and the BK app - is now being advertised as a "limited-time offering" while supplies last. Along with Thursday's announcement, Burger King staged a publicity stunt in NYC, during which they attempted to fool New Yorkers into thinking they were about to dine at an "Impossible Restaurant". (more...)
- August 01, 2019
However, the new Impossible Whopper - which will be available to order at Burger King restaurants and online via DoorDash and the BK app - is now being advertised as a "limited-time offering" while supplies last. Along with Thursday's announcement, Burger King staged a publicity stunt in NYC, during which they attempted to fool New Yorkers into thinking they were about to dine at an "Impossible Restaurant". (more...)
Grab Plans To Invest US$2B Across Multiple Products In Indonesia
- August 01, 2019
The company said it had invested more than US$1 billion in Indonesia since 2017 and, with the new investment, aimed to help double the number of local micro-entrepreneurs to 10 million in five years. The facility will house Grab's research and development centre and act as a dual headquarters for GrabFood, the food delivery business of the company. (more...)
- August 01, 2019
The company said it had invested more than US$1 billion in Indonesia since 2017 and, with the new investment, aimed to help double the number of local micro-entrepreneurs to 10 million in five years. The facility will house Grab's research and development centre and act as a dual headquarters for GrabFood, the food delivery business of the company. (more...)
Microsoft is killing Skype for Business Online in 2021
- August 01, 2019
Existing Skype for Business Online users, though, will continue to have unrestricted access to the service through the retirement date. It was the first disclosure of daily usage metrics for the Teams app, which includes group chats, instant messaging and video/audio meeting, along with integration of Microsoft and third-party applications. (more...)
- August 01, 2019
Existing Skype for Business Online users, though, will continue to have unrestricted access to the service through the retirement date. It was the first disclosure of daily usage metrics for the Teams app, which includes group chats, instant messaging and video/audio meeting, along with integration of Microsoft and third-party applications. (more...)
US, China to hold more trade talks after 'constructive' meeting
- August 01, 2019
This has undoubtedly convinced the outside world that starting from Shanghai , despite the twists and turns of the future consultations, as long as the two sides insist on resolving specific issues on the basis of equality and mutual respect and are more pragmatic and rational, the Sino-U.S. (more...)
- August 01, 2019
This has undoubtedly convinced the outside world that starting from Shanghai , despite the twists and turns of the future consultations, as long as the two sides insist on resolving specific issues on the basis of equality and mutual respect and are more pragmatic and rational, the Sino-U.S. (more...)
Samsung Q2 Profits Drop 56% Amidst Declining Smartphone Sales, Lower DRAM Prices
- August 01, 2019
The slow performance is mostly due to weakening market conditions and poor performance of its memory chips and smartphones. During a conference call, officials said the company is facing the burden of the new approvals process due to Japan's export curbs, but what concerns Samsung more is Japan's expected decision to exclude South Korea from the whitelist of trusted export countries Friday. (more...)
- August 01, 2019
The slow performance is mostly due to weakening market conditions and poor performance of its memory chips and smartphones. During a conference call, officials said the company is facing the burden of the new approvals process due to Japan's export curbs, but what concerns Samsung more is Japan's expected decision to exclude South Korea from the whitelist of trusted export countries Friday. (more...)
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Climbs Into Overhead Compartment for Laughs
- August 01, 2019
The passenger tweeted and tagged the airline: "Is this a dream". Passenger Veronica Lloyd, who was flying from Philadelphia to Nashville , is the one who captured this freakish incident, reports Independent . She also shared a video of the odd encounter. @ SouthwestAir please get it together'. In a statement, Southwest confirmed that the wacky and whimsical behavior was simply the flight attendant taking part in employee culture. (more...)
- August 01, 2019
The passenger tweeted and tagged the airline: "Is this a dream". Passenger Veronica Lloyd, who was flying from Philadelphia to Nashville , is the one who captured this freakish incident, reports Independent . She also shared a video of the odd encounter. @ SouthwestAir please get it together'. In a statement, Southwest confirmed that the wacky and whimsical behavior was simply the flight attendant taking part in employee culture. (more...)
Consumers now can file restitution claims in Equifax breach
- August 01, 2019
Those who had losses as a result of the breach could receive up to $20,000. Fortunately, an online tool provided by Equifax has provided an easy means to accomplish this. There will also be at least seven years of free identity theft restoration services and, from 2020, all U.S. consumers get an additional six free credit reports from the Equifax website (assuming anyone ever wants to risk using Equifax again). (more...)
- August 01, 2019
Those who had losses as a result of the breach could receive up to $20,000. Fortunately, an online tool provided by Equifax has provided an easy means to accomplish this. There will also be at least seven years of free identity theft restoration services and, from 2020, all U.S. consumers get an additional six free credit reports from the Equifax website (assuming anyone ever wants to risk using Equifax again). (more...)
Oil prices boosted by expectations of Fed rate cut
- August 01, 2019
Looking at this chart , you can also see that we have broken out of a short-term range of $2.50, so I think at this point it's very likely that the market could make a move towards the $60.00 level as it would be a measured move higher. At 436.5 million barrels, USA crude inventories, not including strategic oil reserves, were at the five year average for this time of year, the EIA said. (more...)
- August 01, 2019
Looking at this chart , you can also see that we have broken out of a short-term range of $2.50, so I think at this point it's very likely that the market could make a move towards the $60.00 level as it would be a measured move higher. At 436.5 million barrels, USA crude inventories, not including strategic oil reserves, were at the five year average for this time of year, the EIA said. (more...)
FTC warns Equifax customers not to file settlement claims on fake websites
- August 01, 2019
All impacted consumers would be eligible to receive at least 10 years of free credit-monitoring, at least seven years of free identity-restoration services and, starting December 31 and extending seven years, all USA consumers may request up to six free copies of their Equifax credit report during any 12-month period. (more...)
- August 01, 2019
All impacted consumers would be eligible to receive at least 10 years of free credit-monitoring, at least seven years of free identity-restoration services and, starting December 31 and extending seven years, all USA consumers may request up to six free copies of their Equifax credit report during any 12-month period. (more...)
HHS To Allow Imports Of Cheap Prescription Drugs From Canada
- August 01, 2019
Pharmaceutical companies, for their part, have opposed importing medicines. Azar spoke of a regulatory process lasting "weeks and months" and he also called on Congress to pass legislation that would lend its muscle to the effort, which could short-circuit attempts by the pharmaceutical industry to overturn the changes in court. (more...)
- August 01, 2019
Pharmaceutical companies, for their part, have opposed importing medicines. Azar spoke of a regulatory process lasting "weeks and months" and he also called on Congress to pass legislation that would lend its muscle to the effort, which could short-circuit attempts by the pharmaceutical industry to overturn the changes in court. (more...)
USA central bank cuts interest rate for 1st time since 2008
- August 01, 2019
The Fed then made an abrupt policy shift at the start of the year, suggesting that it would remain "patient" about any changes in rates and implying that rate increases were off the table. It's a stark reminder that fiat money can be manipulated at will by central banks. Instead, while the majority of the FOMC voted to cut rates, two members (George and Rosengren) preferred to leave interest rates unchanged. (more...)
- August 01, 2019
The Fed then made an abrupt policy shift at the start of the year, suggesting that it would remain "patient" about any changes in rates and implying that rate increases were off the table. It's a stark reminder that fiat money can be manipulated at will by central banks. Instead, while the majority of the FOMC voted to cut rates, two members (George and Rosengren) preferred to leave interest rates unchanged. (more...)
Asian shares drift into trade talks, Fed test
- July 31, 2019
Better-than-expected U.S. GDP data published on Friday had buoyed the index against rivals; the greenback retained those gains on Monday, hitting a fresh two-month top. The US central bank kicked off its two-day monetary policy meeting on Tuesday and will announce its decision on whether to adjust interest rates Wednesday afternoon, the Xinhua news agency reported. (more...)
- July 31, 2019
Better-than-expected U.S. GDP data published on Friday had buoyed the index against rivals; the greenback retained those gains on Monday, hitting a fresh two-month top. The US central bank kicked off its two-day monetary policy meeting on Tuesday and will announce its decision on whether to adjust interest rates Wednesday afternoon, the Xinhua news agency reported. (more...)
Lehigh Valley hospitals ranked best, high performing in Pennsylvania
- July 31, 2019
In Minnesota, the next-best ranked hospital was Allina Health's Abbott Northwestern, followed by St. Cloud Hospital. Morristown Medical Center President Trish O'Keefe said the honor reflects the efforts of those at the hospital and throughout the Atlantic Health system. (more...)
- July 31, 2019
In Minnesota, the next-best ranked hospital was Allina Health's Abbott Northwestern, followed by St. Cloud Hospital. Morristown Medical Center President Trish O'Keefe said the honor reflects the efforts of those at the hospital and throughout the Atlantic Health system. (more...)
Indian Government Sector Next Big Thing for Google Cloud
- July 31, 2019
The solution that Kurian announced July 30 was developed by CloudSimple , whose platform enables VMware technologies to be run as a service in public clouds. Read Also: Why securing cloud data management solutions is need of the hour for Indian companies According to a latest Nasscom report, growing adoption of Big Data analytics, AI/ML and Internet of Things (IoT) is likely to push Cloud market in India to reach $7.1 billion by 2022. (more...)
- July 31, 2019
The solution that Kurian announced July 30 was developed by CloudSimple , whose platform enables VMware technologies to be run as a service in public clouds. Read Also: Why securing cloud data management solutions is need of the hour for Indian companies According to a latest Nasscom report, growing adoption of Big Data analytics, AI/ML and Internet of Things (IoT) is likely to push Cloud market in India to reach $7.1 billion by 2022. (more...)
Tesla unleashes Megapack battery to take on natural gas plants
- July 31, 2019
The project reduced costs by nearly $US40 million during its first year , Tesla says . Credit: Tesla " Megapack significantly reduces the complexity of large-scale battery storage and provides an easy installation and connection process". (more...)
- July 31, 2019
The project reduced costs by nearly $US40 million during its first year , Tesla says . Credit: Tesla " Megapack significantly reduces the complexity of large-scale battery storage and provides an easy installation and connection process". (more...)
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