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Market rallies as US Fed keeps rates
- September 25, 2016
Baskin's Schwartz said his clients were starting to fret about the USA election and what the possible outcomes might mean for Canadian investors. Critics suggest the bank is moving too far towards micromanaging the economy and warn that no other country has tried to beat inflation this way, so no one knows if the plan will work. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
Baskin's Schwartz said his clients were starting to fret about the USA election and what the possible outcomes might mean for Canadian investors. Critics suggest the bank is moving too far towards micromanaging the economy and warn that no other country has tried to beat inflation this way, so no one knows if the plan will work. (more...)
UK's warring Labour Party to announce winner of leader race
- September 25, 2016
The party already faced an uphill battle to convince the British people before this unhelpful leadership contest. Speaking to Sky News ahead of the result, shadow home secretary Andy Burnham urged MPs to "engage constructively" with the party leader and respect the vote from the membership. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
The party already faced an uphill battle to convince the British people before this unhelpful leadership contest. Speaking to Sky News ahead of the result, shadow home secretary Andy Burnham urged MPs to "engage constructively" with the party leader and respect the vote from the membership. (more...)
State of New York Opens Investigation Into Donald Trump's Charity
- September 25, 2016
Yahoo News reports Trump's nonprofit donated $100,000 to a conservative group that was suing Schneiderman as he was investigating the real estate education venture. At the time, Bondi was considering signing on to a lawsuit led by Schneiderman against now defunct Trump University. Schneiderman mad those remarks Tuesday afternoon to CNN's Jake Tapper. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
Yahoo News reports Trump's nonprofit donated $100,000 to a conservative group that was suing Schneiderman as he was investigating the real estate education venture. At the time, Bondi was considering signing on to a lawsuit led by Schneiderman against now defunct Trump University. Schneiderman mad those remarks Tuesday afternoon to CNN's Jake Tapper. (more...)
Yahoo hackers may seek intelligence, not riches
- September 25, 2016
This whole incident was first revealed in August when "Peace", an infamous cybercriminal, advertised the sale of user credentials for some 200 million Yahoo users on the "dark web". The attack could complicate CEO Marissa Mayer's effort to shore up the website's flagging fortunes , two months after she agreed to a US$4.8 billion (A$6.7 billion) sale of Yahoo's internet business to U.S. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
This whole incident was first revealed in August when "Peace", an infamous cybercriminal, advertised the sale of user credentials for some 200 million Yahoo users on the "dark web". The attack could complicate CEO Marissa Mayer's effort to shore up the website's flagging fortunes , two months after she agreed to a US$4.8 billion (A$6.7 billion) sale of Yahoo's internet business to U.S. (more...)
Blacks In Worst Shape Ever; Obama: Uh, That Whole Slavery Thing?
- September 25, 2016
Obama said that over the past few years, most people concerned about the relationship between the police and the black community have been "doing it the right way". Trump has been regularly blasted for the way he has spoken about the struggles facing black Americans around the country. President Barack Obama, the first black United States president, took on similar assertions by Trump last Saturday while speaking Congressional Black Caucus gala. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
Obama said that over the past few years, most people concerned about the relationship between the police and the black community have been "doing it the right way". Trump has been regularly blasted for the way he has spoken about the struggles facing black Americans around the country. President Barack Obama, the first black United States president, took on similar assertions by Trump last Saturday while speaking Congressional Black Caucus gala. (more...)
President Obama: Self-driving cars have the potential to change lives
- September 25, 2016
Moreover, states will have to designate a lead agency that will handle self-driving vehicle testing, and a committee responsible for automated safety technology. The proposals gave automakers and technology companies investing in automated driving many things they wanted, including a call for a single, national set of rules for self-driving cars. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
Moreover, states will have to designate a lead agency that will handle self-driving vehicle testing, and a committee responsible for automated safety technology. The proposals gave automakers and technology companies investing in automated driving many things they wanted, including a call for a single, national set of rules for self-driving cars. (more...)
New Federal Policy Looks to Deal with Rise of Autonomous Vehicles
- September 25, 2016
Looking to encourage the nascent autonomous auto industry - and ensure safety without overregulation - the federal government for the first time released a set of guidelines for self-driving cars. The guidelines come as the government has struggled with how to capitalize on the technology's promised safety benefits - the cars can react faster than people, but don't drink or get distracted - while making sure they are ready for widespread use. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
Looking to encourage the nascent autonomous auto industry - and ensure safety without overregulation - the federal government for the first time released a set of guidelines for self-driving cars. The guidelines come as the government has struggled with how to capitalize on the technology's promised safety benefits - the cars can react faster than people, but don't drink or get distracted - while making sure they are ready for widespread use. (more...)
Federal Bureau of Investigation questions 5 after NY explosion that injured 29
- September 25, 2016
Another device, reportedly a pressure cooker with wires attached to a cell phone , was discovered on nearby 27 Street. "There is no specific and credible threat to New York City from any terror organization", de Blasio said at a news conference late Saturday night. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
Another device, reportedly a pressure cooker with wires attached to a cell phone , was discovered on nearby 27 Street. "There is no specific and credible threat to New York City from any terror organization", de Blasio said at a news conference late Saturday night. (more...)
Mylan CEO Faces Congressional Panel Over EpiPen Cost
- September 25, 2016
Bresch said the company makes only $50 in profit on each EpiPen. It's still not available to pharmacies, leaving patients with few options. Mylan CEO Heather Bresch held up an EpiPen as she told the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee that she wishes the company had "better anticipated the magnitude and acceleration" of the rising prices for some families. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
Bresch said the company makes only $50 in profit on each EpiPen. It's still not available to pharmacies, leaving patients with few options. Mylan CEO Heather Bresch held up an EpiPen as she told the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee that she wishes the company had "better anticipated the magnitude and acceleration" of the rising prices for some families. (more...)
Get Smart Fast: The Controversial Dakota Access Pipeline
- September 25, 2016
Native American and environmental organizations in Colorado joined a national day of action Tuesday in Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins, protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. "[.] So, we will continue to obey the rules and trust the process", Warren wrote. Energy Transfer Partners says it's committed to the project. Morton County Sheriff's Department spokesman Rob Keller says it was about 30 bulldozers, scrapers and other heavy equipment. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
Native American and environmental organizations in Colorado joined a national day of action Tuesday in Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins, protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. "[.] So, we will continue to obey the rules and trust the process", Warren wrote. Energy Transfer Partners says it's committed to the project. Morton County Sheriff's Department spokesman Rob Keller says it was about 30 bulldozers, scrapers and other heavy equipment. (more...)
Team Europe relishes unexpected spot in World Cup semifinals
- September 25, 2016
But I think in life and in sports, anyways, the ability to be in the now is what makes you strong and that's all we have. While Sweden was always expected to challenge for top spot, Team Europe have been the big surprise and could be playing in their first and last World Cup. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
But I think in life and in sports, anyways, the ability to be in the now is what makes you strong and that's all we have. While Sweden was always expected to challenge for top spot, Team Europe have been the big surprise and could be playing in their first and last World Cup. (more...)
Hamilton is upbeat despite early problems in Singapore
- September 25, 2016
But the world champion pointed to the fact that he had already come back from a 43-point deficit to Rosberg after the first four races of the season as a reason for optimism. From there, it was a typical Rosberg race as he managed both his brakes and the gap to Ricciardo until the Red Bull driver-with a comfortable advantage over Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen-pitted for fresh ultrasoft tyres on Lap 47 of 61. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
But the world champion pointed to the fact that he had already come back from a 43-point deficit to Rosberg after the first four races of the season as a reason for optimism. From there, it was a typical Rosberg race as he managed both his brakes and the gap to Ricciardo until the Red Bull driver-with a comfortable advantage over Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen-pitted for fresh ultrasoft tyres on Lap 47 of 61. (more...)
US Stocks Extend Gains on Fed Statement
- September 25, 2016
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 44 points, or 0.8%, to close at 5,339 after touching an intra-day record of 5,342.88. In his statement, Rosengren said such a low unemployment rate risked overheating the economy, putting upward pressure on inflation and increasing financial-market imbalances, which could ultimately lead to recession. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 44 points, or 0.8%, to close at 5,339 after touching an intra-day record of 5,342.88. In his statement, Rosengren said such a low unemployment rate risked overheating the economy, putting upward pressure on inflation and increasing financial-market imbalances, which could ultimately lead to recession. (more...)
Stocks jump as Fed holds rates steady
- September 25, 2016
Fed Chair Janet Yellen did say USA growth was looking stronger and rate increases would be needed to keep the economy from overheating and fuelling high inflation. Elsewhere, copper rallied to a six-week high despite worries about slow demand growth, supported by the Fed's policy. With the global economy showing few signs of rebounding and investors fretting about the limits of monetary easing by major central banks, the BOJ's move came mostly as a welcome relief for markets. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
Fed Chair Janet Yellen did say USA growth was looking stronger and rate increases would be needed to keep the economy from overheating and fuelling high inflation. Elsewhere, copper rallied to a six-week high despite worries about slow demand growth, supported by the Fed's policy. With the global economy showing few signs of rebounding and investors fretting about the limits of monetary easing by major central banks, the BOJ's move came mostly as a welcome relief for markets. (more...)
NY Times editorial board endorses Clinton
- September 25, 2016
Trump to be the worst nominee put forward by a major party in modern American history". "If there would be a way to delay those visits in terms of giving us a chance to get our city back to order and back to more of a state of normalcy, that would probably be ideal". (more...)
- September 25, 2016
Trump to be the worst nominee put forward by a major party in modern American history". "If there would be a way to delay those visits in terms of giving us a chance to get our city back to order and back to more of a state of normalcy, that would probably be ideal". (more...)
Mylan CEO grilled in House over EpiPen price hikes
- September 25, 2016
Yet that price has risen by more than 500 percent since Mylan acquired the device in 2007, irking House investigators who said sharply rising drug costs are breaking the budgets of families, schools and taxpayer-funded programs alike, even as Mrs. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
Yet that price has risen by more than 500 percent since Mylan acquired the device in 2007, irking House investigators who said sharply rising drug costs are breaking the budgets of families, schools and taxpayer-funded programs alike, even as Mrs. (more...)
Trump hotels settle with NY attorney general over data loss
- September 25, 2016
A preliminary probe revealed malware targeting credit cards existed at multiple locations, including the computer networks associated with hotels in Chicago, New York and Las Vegas. The settlement announced Friday stems from separate data breaches suffered between 2014 and 2016 by the Trump Hotel Collection, a chain of high-end properties owned by the Republican presidential nominee and his three adult children through The Trump Organization, the main holding company for the real-estate ... (more...)
- September 25, 2016
A preliminary probe revealed malware targeting credit cards existed at multiple locations, including the computer networks associated with hotels in Chicago, New York and Las Vegas. The settlement announced Friday stems from separate data breaches suffered between 2014 and 2016 by the Trump Hotel Collection, a chain of high-end properties owned by the Republican presidential nominee and his three adult children through The Trump Organization, the main holding company for the real-estate ... (more...)
Indian banks need to slow loan growth to bridge capital gap: Moody's
- September 25, 2016
The agency said it needs "more evidence" of fiscal consolidation and "tangible reforms" before it undertakes such a review . It however maintained that structural hurdles will continue to constrain private sector investment and growth and that the banking sector will continue to pose contingent liability risks to the government over the near to medium-term. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
The agency said it needs "more evidence" of fiscal consolidation and "tangible reforms" before it undertakes such a review . It however maintained that structural hurdles will continue to constrain private sector investment and growth and that the banking sector will continue to pose contingent liability risks to the government over the near to medium-term. (more...)
Washington State mall shooting suspect in custody
- September 25, 2016
Local and regional law enforcement from more than 26 agencies responded to the scene, with about 200 officers on site at the height of the incident. Police have impounded the vehicle, but were awaiting search warrants before taking a closer look. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
Local and regional law enforcement from more than 26 agencies responded to the scene, with about 200 officers on site at the height of the incident. Police have impounded the vehicle, but were awaiting search warrants before taking a closer look. (more...)
Hillary Clinton postpones trip to Charlotte
- September 25, 2016
A campaign spokeswoman said Clinton made the decision after consulting with community leaders and will instead visit on October 2. Following a plea by Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts for the presidential candidates to please refrain from coming and further taxing the city's "very stressed resources", Team Hillary said late Friday they were postponing a scheduled Sunday visit. (more...)
- September 25, 2016
A campaign spokeswoman said Clinton made the decision after consulting with community leaders and will instead visit on October 2. Following a plea by Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts for the presidential candidates to please refrain from coming and further taxing the city's "very stressed resources", Team Hillary said late Friday they were postponing a scheduled Sunday visit. (more...)
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