Markets
U.S. stocks down after hitting record highs
- January 13, 2020
Economists polled by Dow Jones expect the USA economy to have added 160,000 jobs in December. But the number was solid enough to cement Wall Street's view that the job market is holding up and can continue allowing households to spend, preserving the largest part of the economy. (more...)
- January 13, 2020
Economists polled by Dow Jones expect the USA economy to have added 160,000 jobs in December. But the number was solid enough to cement Wall Street's view that the job market is holding up and can continue allowing households to spend, preserving the largest part of the economy. (more...)
Iraq army says no Iraqi casualties as 22 missiles strike bases
- January 13, 2020
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday and the two men "emphasized the importance of de-escalating tensions and the need to support security and stability in Iraq", Trudeau's office said in a statement. (more...)
- January 13, 2020
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday and the two men "emphasized the importance of de-escalating tensions and the need to support security and stability in Iraq", Trudeau's office said in a statement. (more...)
Amazon fires employees for customer data leaks
- January 13, 2020
After it dismissed the employees, Amazon said Ring now limits "such data access to a less number of team members" and will continue to review the access to those privileges, to ascertain whether "they have a continuing need for access to customer data". (more...)
- January 13, 2020
After it dismissed the employees, Amazon said Ring now limits "such data access to a less number of team members" and will continue to review the access to those privileges, to ascertain whether "they have a continuing need for access to customer data". (more...)
Honda Civic Type R Gets Sharper and More Refined for 2020
- January 12, 2020
No details, so all the below are our observations. At the front, the ones at the front look a little less fake, while the main grille between the headlights is supposedly better for engine breathing, though they haven't actually added any power. (more...)
- January 12, 2020
No details, so all the below are our observations. At the front, the ones at the front look a little less fake, while the main grille between the headlights is supposedly better for engine breathing, though they haven't actually added any power. (more...)
Takeaway Seals Victory in $8-Billion Just Eat Bidding War
- January 12, 2020
Takeaway.com was bidding against tech investment firm Prosus, with the battle beginning in August 2019. Just Eat was founded by a group of five Danish entrepreneurs in 2000 and launched a year later. Competition in many markets is fierce and profitability is elusive. The bid for the FTSE 100-listed takeaway platform Just Eat was previously at 731p per share. (more...)
- January 12, 2020
Takeaway.com was bidding against tech investment firm Prosus, with the battle beginning in August 2019. Just Eat was founded by a group of five Danish entrepreneurs in 2000 and launched a year later. Competition in many markets is fierce and profitability is elusive. The bid for the FTSE 100-listed takeaway platform Just Eat was previously at 731p per share. (more...)
Unicorn Mattress and Sleep Startup Casper Has Filed to Go Public
- January 12, 2020
It's expanded into brick-and-mortar with 60 retail locations in the USA and Canada, including The Dreamery , a "magical" place in New York City where you can pay to take a nap. The next cash infusion will allow Casper to grow its staff, develop new products, more than triple its number of stores, and expand from seven to more than 20 countries, according to the S-1 filing . (more...)
- January 12, 2020
It's expanded into brick-and-mortar with 60 retail locations in the USA and Canada, including The Dreamery , a "magical" place in New York City where you can pay to take a nap. The next cash infusion will allow Casper to grow its staff, develop new products, more than triple its number of stores, and expand from seven to more than 20 countries, according to the S-1 filing . (more...)
Missiles attack: Iraq military says no Iraqi casualties, silent on U.S. troops
- January 12, 2020
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the attacks that were retaliated for the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani . A statement read: "We are warning all American allies, who gave their bases to its terrorist army, that any territory that is the starting point of aggressive acts against Iran will be targeted". (more...)
- January 12, 2020
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the attacks that were retaliated for the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani . A statement read: "We are warning all American allies, who gave their bases to its terrorist army, that any territory that is the starting point of aggressive acts against Iran will be targeted". (more...)
Northern Rail franchise on brink of collapse
- January 12, 2020
Business, transport and union chiefs have said that stripping rail operator Northern of its franchise would not provide a long-term fix for the North's beleagured railways. "When the franchise plan was developed, assumptions were made that critical infrastructure projects would be deployed to enable growth and support capacity requirements". (more...)
- January 12, 2020
Business, transport and union chiefs have said that stripping rail operator Northern of its franchise would not provide a long-term fix for the North's beleagured railways. "When the franchise plan was developed, assumptions were made that critical infrastructure projects would be deployed to enable growth and support capacity requirements". (more...)
USA stocks jump further as Iran fears recede
- January 12, 2020
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump said Iran appeared to be "standing down" after an attack on Iraqi air bases housing US troops. Apple gained on twin support from data showing iPhone sales jumped more than 18 per cent in China in December, as well as a price target hike by Jefferies on expectations of a strong finish to 2019. (more...)
- January 12, 2020
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump said Iran appeared to be "standing down" after an attack on Iraqi air bases housing US troops. Apple gained on twin support from data showing iPhone sales jumped more than 18 per cent in China in December, as well as a price target hike by Jefferies on expectations of a strong finish to 2019. (more...)
Bosses who fail to pay minimum wage 'should face harsher punishments'
- January 12, 2020
The researchers estimate that suicide rates dropped between 3.4 and 5.9 percent for every $ 1 increase in the minimum wage, but only for those with high school education or less. Now, what about those aforementioned objections? The research has been entitled " Under the wage floor ". The association between minimum wage and suicide rates differed by state-level unemployment rate during the 26-year timeframe. (more...)
- January 12, 2020
The researchers estimate that suicide rates dropped between 3.4 and 5.9 percent for every $ 1 increase in the minimum wage, but only for those with high school education or less. Now, what about those aforementioned objections? The research has been entitled " Under the wage floor ". The association between minimum wage and suicide rates differed by state-level unemployment rate during the 26-year timeframe. (more...)
Tesco's Christmas sales fall in 'challenging' market
- January 12, 2020
The outgoing boss of Tesco claimed the grocer had its "busiest day ever" during the festive period despite recording flat sales. Data on Thursday showed British shoppers cut back on spending in late 2019, rounding off the worst year since at least the mid-1990s for retail sales as measured by an industry group amid uncertainty about Brexit and last month's election. (more...)
- January 12, 2020
The outgoing boss of Tesco claimed the grocer had its "busiest day ever" during the festive period despite recording flat sales. Data on Thursday showed British shoppers cut back on spending in late 2019, rounding off the worst year since at least the mid-1990s for retail sales as measured by an industry group amid uncertainty about Brexit and last month's election. (more...)
Geely and Mercedes complete Smart joint venture in China
- January 12, 2020
The deal is meant to further develop Smart as "a leader in premium and intelligent electrified vehicles", according to a joint statement from Geely and Mercedes parent company Daimler. Daimler said this week it had sold 2.34 million Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in 2019 for a ninth consecutive year of record sales. Tong has more than two decades of experience in the automotive industry. (more...)
- January 12, 2020
The deal is meant to further develop Smart as "a leader in premium and intelligent electrified vehicles", according to a joint statement from Geely and Mercedes parent company Daimler. Daimler said this week it had sold 2.34 million Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in 2019 for a ninth consecutive year of record sales. Tong has more than two decades of experience in the automotive industry. (more...)
GM to relaunch a greener Hummer with the help of LeBron James
- January 12, 2020
The choice to revive Hummer as GMC gives GM flexibility in selling what it projects to be a low-volume model without having to support an entire brand, which would require dealer and service network support, which could potentially prove to be both costly and even legally challenging, as holders of existing franchises would likely want a piece of the action. (more...)
- January 12, 2020
The choice to revive Hummer as GMC gives GM flexibility in selling what it projects to be a low-volume model without having to support an entire brand, which would require dealer and service network support, which could potentially prove to be both costly and even legally challenging, as holders of existing franchises would likely want a piece of the action. (more...)
Facebook’s Zuckerberg takes long view on new year’s resolutions
- January 12, 2020
To be clear, Zuckerberg's Facebook post was more than just a relatable admission that resolving to better oneself is, like, totally a waste of time man - especially when everyone knows you're just going to be back on your bullshit sooner or later. (more...)
- January 12, 2020
To be clear, Zuckerberg's Facebook post was more than just a relatable admission that resolving to better oneself is, like, totally a waste of time man - especially when everyone knows you're just going to be back on your bullshit sooner or later. (more...)
Does the USA want the United Kingdom to ditch Huawei?
- January 11, 2020
Nonetheless, Washington has exerted considerable pressure on its allies to follow its lead and ban the use of Huawei equipment in telecoms infrastructure. Last year, officials had decided that they would not expose key parts of the 5G network to Huawei and allow them only restricted and supervised access. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Nonetheless, Washington has exerted considerable pressure on its allies to follow its lead and ban the use of Huawei equipment in telecoms infrastructure. Last year, officials had decided that they would not expose key parts of the 5G network to Huawei and allow them only restricted and supervised access. (more...)
Iran tensions after Soleimani killing: All the latest updates
- January 11, 2020
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) had claimed responsibility for the missile attacks, saying that they were meant to retaliate the USA killing of Qassem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force of the IRGC. Qasem Soleimani. "The fact that they had to redesignate a number of individuals also demonstrates that there aren't too many more targets to hit". The president's justifications for killing Soleimani have shifted. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) had claimed responsibility for the missile attacks, saying that they were meant to retaliate the USA killing of Qassem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force of the IRGC. Qasem Soleimani. "The fact that they had to redesignate a number of individuals also demonstrates that there aren't too many more targets to hit". The president's justifications for killing Soleimani have shifted. (more...)
By Thursday evening...: European oil prices showing signs of recovery
- January 11, 2020
Iran fired missiles at military bases housing US troops in Iraq on Wednesday in response to Soleimani's killing. The report showed the US economy created a smaller-than-expected 145,000 jobs in the final month of 2019, while the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.5%. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
Iran fired missiles at military bases housing US troops in Iraq on Wednesday in response to Soleimani's killing. The report showed the US economy created a smaller-than-expected 145,000 jobs in the final month of 2019, while the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.5%. (more...)
BMW X2 xDrive25e Gets X1 PHEV’s Powertrain With 57 Km EV Range
- January 11, 2020
System output comes to 217 hp and 284 lb-ft. BMW will extend its plug-in hybrid portfolio: four X model with plug-in hybrid drive and a 306-hp top BMW X2 M35i will join the current BMW 3-, 5-, 7-Series PHEV versions. With that, the X1 xDrive25e does the century sprint in 6.9 seconds, whereas the X2 xDrive25e gets to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. In Auto eDrive mode, for instance, the system ensures that the powertrain is working at its optimum and adapts to different driving situations as a ... (more...)
- January 11, 2020
System output comes to 217 hp and 284 lb-ft. BMW will extend its plug-in hybrid portfolio: four X model with plug-in hybrid drive and a 306-hp top BMW X2 M35i will join the current BMW 3-, 5-, 7-Series PHEV versions. With that, the X1 xDrive25e does the century sprint in 6.9 seconds, whereas the X2 xDrive25e gets to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. In Auto eDrive mode, for instance, the system ensures that the powertrain is working at its optimum and adapts to different driving situations as a ... (more...)
Bed Bath & Beyond plunges after withdrawing its forecast
- January 11, 2020
The Thanksgiving holiday calendar shift in 2019 resulted in one less week of holiday sales compared to the year-past third quarter , the company maintained. NASDAQ:BBBY opened at $16.33 on Friday. This "demonstrates that Bed Bath & Beyond is still a well-loved, well-known brand with tremendous opportunity to grow share within a US$51 billion USA market for the home-related categories". (more...)
- January 11, 2020
The Thanksgiving holiday calendar shift in 2019 resulted in one less week of holiday sales compared to the year-past third quarter , the company maintained. NASDAQ:BBBY opened at $16.33 on Friday. This "demonstrates that Bed Bath & Beyond is still a well-loved, well-known brand with tremendous opportunity to grow share within a US$51 billion USA market for the home-related categories". (more...)
December caps Canada's second-best year for jobs since 2007
- January 11, 2020
The US economy added a lower-than-expected 145,000 jobs last month. latest official figures have shown. According to the stats released by Stats Canada today (Jan. While the jobs report painted a healthy picture of the economy, the manufacturing sector took a blow on Friday as the Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems announced layoffs for 2,800 workers in Kansas. (more...)
- January 11, 2020
The US economy added a lower-than-expected 145,000 jobs last month. latest official figures have shown. According to the stats released by Stats Canada today (Jan. While the jobs report painted a healthy picture of the economy, the manufacturing sector took a blow on Friday as the Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems announced layoffs for 2,800 workers in Kansas. (more...)
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