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Sony delivers worthy virtual-reality experience
- October 09, 2016
A visitor wearing a PlayStation VR headset plays a video game in the Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. booth at Tokyo Game Show on September 17, 2016 in Chiba, Japan. Sony recently launched a set of two PlayStation 4 gaming consoles that are slimmer and more powerful than the original release. The basic " Playstation VR " unit will be the minimum hardware required as long as players have the Playstation Camera and Playstation Move . (more...)
- October 09, 2016
A visitor wearing a PlayStation VR headset plays a video game in the Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. booth at Tokyo Game Show on September 17, 2016 in Chiba, Japan. Sony recently launched a set of two PlayStation 4 gaming consoles that are slimmer and more powerful than the original release. The basic " Playstation VR " unit will be the minimum hardware required as long as players have the Playstation Camera and Playstation Move . (more...)
Futures Up After Wall Street Dips; Most Asian Markets Gain
- October 09, 2016
At 10:59 a.m. ET (1659 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was down 52.42 points, or 0.29 percent, at 18,255.73. Ten of the 11 major S&P 500 indexes fell, with the high dividend-paying utilities sector falling 2.26 percent and telecom services down 2.03 percent. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
At 10:59 a.m. ET (1659 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was down 52.42 points, or 0.29 percent, at 18,255.73. Ten of the 11 major S&P 500 indexes fell, with the high dividend-paying utilities sector falling 2.26 percent and telecom services down 2.03 percent. (more...)
Galaxy 7 users not returning potentially harmful devices
- October 09, 2016
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has been having some problems since launch, with the company opting to recall millions of units around the world. She was unable to say how many Note 7 buyers sought refunds, but said "the vast majority" received a different Samsung phone as a replacement. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has been having some problems since launch, with the company opting to recall millions of units around the world. She was unable to say how many Note 7 buyers sought refunds, but said "the vast majority" received a different Samsung phone as a replacement. (more...)
Vote raising New Jersey gas tax cents delayed
- October 09, 2016
But on Friday, just 21 votes, or a simple majority, were needed for the legislation to pass as a matter of standard procedure. NorthJersey.com reports that Gov. Other senators said the delay would allow them to more closely review the legislation, which was delivered early Wednesday, and hear input from their constituents. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
But on Friday, just 21 votes, or a simple majority, were needed for the legislation to pass as a matter of standard procedure. NorthJersey.com reports that Gov. Other senators said the delay would allow them to more closely review the legislation, which was delivered early Wednesday, and hear input from their constituents. (more...)
Creepy clown phenomenon hits Sudbury
- October 09, 2016
There were also no clowns sighted, except for one image projected onto the side of an apartment building. Various Stateline Police departments say they're also dealing with clown sightings. "However, a threat against a school - even if it involves face paint and colorful wigs - is a crime, and we will refer any instances to the Des Moines Police Department". (more...)
- October 09, 2016
There were also no clowns sighted, except for one image projected onto the side of an apartment building. Various Stateline Police departments say they're also dealing with clown sightings. "However, a threat against a school - even if it involves face paint and colorful wigs - is a crime, and we will refer any instances to the Des Moines Police Department". (more...)
Dollar edges up as Deutsche fears recede, sterling stumbles
- October 09, 2016
The pound continued to get punished on Wednesday, building on its recent losses that have been sparked by worries about a potential "hard Brexit" that might hammer the United Kingdom economy. Analysts had expected jobless claims to rise by 3,000 to 257,000 last week. Ultimately, I think that a bounce from here will more than likely find quite a bit of resistance as well, so I think that this is essentially going to be a "sell only" type of market, and a knee-jerk reaction to the upside could ... (more...)
- October 09, 2016
The pound continued to get punished on Wednesday, building on its recent losses that have been sparked by worries about a potential "hard Brexit" that might hammer the United Kingdom economy. Analysts had expected jobless claims to rise by 3,000 to 257,000 last week. Ultimately, I think that a bounce from here will more than likely find quite a bit of resistance as well, so I think that this is essentially going to be a "sell only" type of market, and a knee-jerk reaction to the upside could ... (more...)
Wal-Mart investing heavily in e-commerce to close gap on Amazon
- October 09, 2016
The company said that it plans to open 130 USA stores this year, but that's below its forecast issued last year that it would open 135 to 155 new stores. Walmart reiterated its full-year profit outlook. As a point of comparison, Amazon has 40 warehouses across the country to service online customers and reported $107 billion in e-commerce sales previous year. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
The company said that it plans to open 130 USA stores this year, but that's below its forecast issued last year that it would open 135 to 155 new stores. Walmart reiterated its full-year profit outlook. As a point of comparison, Amazon has 40 warehouses across the country to service online customers and reported $107 billion in e-commerce sales previous year. (more...)
Samsung Washing Machines are Now Exploding Due to Overloading
- October 09, 2016
The specific models that are affected have not been named yet. To make matters worse, people are now saying their Samsung washing machines are randomly blowing up as well, CNN reports . Lawyer Jason L Lichtman says the rod can slide right out of the centre, "and that's what causes the washing machine to blow apart". The incidents follow a humiliating global recall of at least 2.5 million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones that were exploding due to faulty batteries. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
The specific models that are affected have not been named yet. To make matters worse, people are now saying their Samsung washing machines are randomly blowing up as well, CNN reports . Lawyer Jason L Lichtman says the rod can slide right out of the centre, "and that's what causes the washing machine to blow apart". The incidents follow a humiliating global recall of at least 2.5 million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones that were exploding due to faulty batteries. (more...)
Colombia's President Wins Nobel Peace Prize Despite Referendum Failure
- October 09, 2016
Santos has promised to revive a peace plan even though Colombians, in a referendum on Sunday, narrowly rejected the accord. The university says Santos arrived in Kansas in 1969 and earned his degree in seven semesters before returning to Colombia. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Santos has promised to revive a peace plan even though Colombians, in a referendum on Sunday, narrowly rejected the accord. The university says Santos arrived in Kansas in 1969 and earned his degree in seven semesters before returning to Colombia. (more...)
Hungarian PM to Outline Steps After EU Migrant Quota Vote to Parliament
- October 09, 2016
She said: "Viktor Orban wants more weight through this referendum and I don't think we should give it to him". The right-wing government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban has fiercely opposed the European Union plan, which seeks to share 160,000 asylum seekers around the 28-member bloc via mandatory quotas . (more...)
- October 09, 2016
She said: "Viktor Orban wants more weight through this referendum and I don't think we should give it to him". The right-wing government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban has fiercely opposed the European Union plan, which seeks to share 160,000 asylum seekers around the 28-member bloc via mandatory quotas . (more...)
Canadian government says it will implement carbon tax by 2018
- October 09, 2016
Trudeau's liberal government, which took charge after last year's parliamentary elections, has been pushing nationwide carbon pricing in recent months to fight climate change and abide by Canada's pledges under the Paris climate change agreement. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Trudeau's liberal government, which took charge after last year's parliamentary elections, has been pushing nationwide carbon pricing in recent months to fight climate change and abide by Canada's pledges under the Paris climate change agreement. (more...)
FTSE 100 charges above 7000 as Brexit worries drag down the pound
- October 09, 2016
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday that Washington will "insist strongly" that the European Union and Britain keep close ties after Brexit. "I don't think our trade will be damaged with the rest of the EU", Redwood said. Some party members had feared that May might delay Brexit because she campaigned, albeit quietly, to remain in the European Union while she served in Cameron's cabinet before the June 23 referendum. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday that Washington will "insist strongly" that the European Union and Britain keep close ties after Brexit. "I don't think our trade will be damaged with the rest of the EU", Redwood said. Some party members had feared that May might delay Brexit because she campaigned, albeit quietly, to remain in the European Union while she served in Cameron's cabinet before the June 23 referendum. (more...)
Fed's Evans says low interest rates likely here for "some time"
- October 09, 2016
Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Chair Janet Yellen says she is committed to increasing diversity throughout the Federal Reserve system, including the ranks of senior leadership. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Chair Janet Yellen says she is committed to increasing diversity throughout the Federal Reserve system, including the ranks of senior leadership. (more...)
IBC praises the government's stance on carbon pollution pricing
- October 09, 2016
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed his government will impose a mandatory carbon tax from 2018 onwards on all provinces that fail to implement their own carbon levy or emissions cap-and-trade systems. has walked the talk. "The level of disrespect shown by the prime minister and his government today is stunning", he said, accusing Trudeau of reneging on his promises to collaborate with the provinces. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed his government will impose a mandatory carbon tax from 2018 onwards on all provinces that fail to implement their own carbon levy or emissions cap-and-trade systems. has walked the talk. "The level of disrespect shown by the prime minister and his government today is stunning", he said, accusing Trudeau of reneging on his promises to collaborate with the provinces. (more...)
Goldman Sachs: OPEC freeze could add $10 to oil prices
- October 09, 2016
Analysts at Goldman Sachs said higher crude prices will spur non-OPEC output, particularly USA shale oil. Initial euphoria over what would be the first cut to output in eight years sent prices soaring 6 percent, but the rally then fizzled out as traders digested the nuts and bolts of the deal. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Analysts at Goldman Sachs said higher crude prices will spur non-OPEC output, particularly USA shale oil. Initial euphoria over what would be the first cut to output in eight years sent prices soaring 6 percent, but the rally then fizzled out as traders digested the nuts and bolts of the deal. (more...)
As US adds 156K jobs, more seek work and lift unemployment
- October 09, 2016
Some Fed officials said this week an improving job market, together with evidence of rising inflation toward its 2 percent goal, would warrant another rate increase since the hike last December, which was the first rate increase in almost a decade. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Some Fed officials said this week an improving job market, together with evidence of rising inflation toward its 2 percent goal, would warrant another rate increase since the hike last December, which was the first rate increase in almost a decade. (more...)
Donald Trump campaign in crisis as Republicans abandon ship
- October 09, 2016
Pence said in a statement Saturday that he was " offended by the words and actions described by Donald Trump" but that he was grateful Trump "expressed remorse and apologized to the American people". "I just can't do that". National Governors Association president and Utah Governor Gary Herbert followed with a statement via Twitter, " Donald Trump's statements are beyond offensive & despicable", and continued, "While I can not vote for Hillary Clinton, I will not vote for Trump". (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Pence said in a statement Saturday that he was " offended by the words and actions described by Donald Trump" but that he was grateful Trump "expressed remorse and apologized to the American people". "I just can't do that". National Governors Association president and Utah Governor Gary Herbert followed with a statement via Twitter, " Donald Trump's statements are beyond offensive & despicable", and continued, "While I can not vote for Hillary Clinton, I will not vote for Trump". (more...)
German police search for suspect possibly planning bombing
- October 09, 2016
Police in Germany have evacuated a residential building following a suspected planned bomb attack. A relevant person could not be found. Traces of explosives were found at the scene, according to police. Albakr was said to have last been seen wearing similar clothes to those he is pictured in, but no further details were released. She said police found nobody in the apartment, but would not say whether any explosives had been found. (more...)
- October 09, 2016
Police in Germany have evacuated a residential building following a suspected planned bomb attack. A relevant person could not be found. Traces of explosives were found at the scene, according to police. Albakr was said to have last been seen wearing similar clothes to those he is pictured in, but no further details were released. She said police found nobody in the apartment, but would not say whether any explosives had been found. (more...)
Trump Has a New Person to Blame for Tax Problems: Hillary Clinton
- October 09, 2016
A farmer could make a very decent amount of money one year, but pull up in the red the next two. "I don't study our tax returns , that's why you have an accountant", Trump responded. The Times did not look at Trump's federal return. A union that represents state, city and county officials is pouncing on the report that Donald Trump may not have paid taxes for two decades, running an analysis that it says details what Trump's taxes might have purchased, including body armor and Federal ... (more...)
- October 09, 2016
A farmer could make a very decent amount of money one year, but pull up in the red the next two. "I don't study our tax returns , that's why you have an accountant", Trump responded. The Times did not look at Trump's federal return. A union that represents state, city and county officials is pouncing on the report that Donald Trump may not have paid taxes for two decades, running an analysis that it says details what Trump's taxes might have purchased, including body armor and Federal ... (more...)
Wadley's big run nudges Iowa past Minnesota in 14-7 grinder
- October 09, 2016
It seems about right that an Iowa defense that has struggled all season gets to face the quarterback that has menaced the Hawkeyes the last two seasons. Gophers coach Tracy Claeys put the onus on the offensive line for an apparent decision to go away from the running game. "I thought both defenses played really well and gave both teams a chance to win". (more...)
- October 09, 2016
It seems about right that an Iowa defense that has struggled all season gets to face the quarterback that has menaced the Hawkeyes the last two seasons. Gophers coach Tracy Claeys put the onus on the offensive line for an apparent decision to go away from the running game. "I thought both defenses played really well and gave both teams a chance to win". (more...)
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