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Weak pound drives strong UK sales for luxury brand Burberry
- October 18, 2016
Burberry Group Plc, the British trench coat maker, reported sales in line with analysts' estimates as a boost in tourist spending on luxury goods in the United Kingdom after the Brexit referendum offset declines in its Asian business. But it was not enough to prevent a drop in revenues over the first six months as a whole, down 4% to £1.16 billion with currency effects stripped out. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Burberry Group Plc, the British trench coat maker, reported sales in line with analysts' estimates as a boost in tourist spending on luxury goods in the United Kingdom after the Brexit referendum offset declines in its Asian business. But it was not enough to prevent a drop in revenues over the first six months as a whole, down 4% to £1.16 billion with currency effects stripped out. (more...)
Scotland can stay in single market without United Kingdom, claims Sturgeon
- October 18, 2016
The SNP leader, who joined the party 30 years ago, said she has never doubted Scotland would become an independent nation, adding: "And I believe it today more strongly than I ever have before". Extracts released in advance show Ms Sturgeon will also argue that Britain's vote to leave the European Union marks a fundamental shift for the country, one with which Scotland does not agree. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
The SNP leader, who joined the party 30 years ago, said she has never doubted Scotland would become an independent nation, adding: "And I believe it today more strongly than I ever have before". Extracts released in advance show Ms Sturgeon will also argue that Britain's vote to leave the European Union marks a fundamental shift for the country, one with which Scotland does not agree. (more...)
Bautista moved to leadoff spot in Game 3 for Blue Jays
- October 18, 2016
Jose Bautista , without an answer on the field - he is 0 for 6 in the American League Championship Series with five strikeouts - took no questions afterwards. and I have the confidence in [my teammates] to go out there and score runs". "But he's pretty good". "The weird thing, it was only one little spot that opened, but, man it was coming out a lot". (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Jose Bautista , without an answer on the field - he is 0 for 6 in the American League Championship Series with five strikeouts - took no questions afterwards. and I have the confidence in [my teammates] to go out there and score runs". "But he's pretty good". "The weird thing, it was only one little spot that opened, but, man it was coming out a lot". (more...)
West Indies' Bravo defies Pakistan's bid for victory
- October 18, 2016
Holder pointed to West Indies' comeback with the ball in Pakistan's second innings - with Devendra Bishoo's 8 for 49 - and Bravo's maturity and determination on the fourth and fifth days as the positives for the side from the Test. Ali has stolen the spotlight in just the second ever day-night Test, played with a pink ball, surpassing his previous best of 226 against Bangladesh a year ago. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Holder pointed to West Indies' comeback with the ball in Pakistan's second innings - with Devendra Bishoo's 8 for 49 - and Bravo's maturity and determination on the fourth and fifth days as the positives for the side from the Test. Ali has stolen the spotlight in just the second ever day-night Test, played with a pink ball, surpassing his previous best of 226 against Bangladesh a year ago. (more...)
Samsung Electronics Estimates $3 Billion Loss Following Note 7 Discontinuation
- October 18, 2016
In the statement, Samsung expects to take a blow of 2 trillion won ($1.8 billion) during fourth quarter of 2016, and a blow of 1 trillion won ($900 million) during the first quarter of 2017. If the price of the replacement device is lower than the price of the Note7, consumers will receive a refund for the difference. If you've already exchanged your Galaxy Note 7 for a different Samsung phone, you're going to get "up to a $75 bill credit from select carrier or retail outlets in addition ... (more...)
- October 18, 2016
In the statement, Samsung expects to take a blow of 2 trillion won ($1.8 billion) during fourth quarter of 2016, and a blow of 1 trillion won ($900 million) during the first quarter of 2017. If the price of the replacement device is lower than the price of the Note7, consumers will receive a refund for the difference. If you've already exchanged your Galaxy Note 7 for a different Samsung phone, you're going to get "up to a $75 bill credit from select carrier or retail outlets in addition ... (more...)
Chancellor Philip Hammond to stress "pragmatic" approach to public finances
- October 18, 2016
Speaking ahead of his conference speech, Hammond said data from the first half of the year showed the economy was running at "eight out of 10", but that business and consumer confidence could suffer during the long Brexit process. But he insisted the United Kingdom economy was in a strong position to handle the upheaval - rating its performance as "eight out of 10". Thomson Reuters " The people who we trade most with tend to be the closest countries, and the biggest countries", he said at a ... (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Speaking ahead of his conference speech, Hammond said data from the first half of the year showed the economy was running at "eight out of 10", but that business and consumer confidence could suffer during the long Brexit process. But he insisted the United Kingdom economy was in a strong position to handle the upheaval - rating its performance as "eight out of 10". Thomson Reuters " The people who we trade most with tend to be the closest countries, and the biggest countries", he said at a ... (more...)
Melania Trump shrugs off husband's way with women
- October 18, 2016
During her sit-down interview on Monday with Anderson Cooper's AC360, Melania Trump defended her husband against accusations of sexual assault and criticized media outlets for supposed unfair coverage. And she tried to blame it all on Billy Bush: Trump "was led on - like, egged on - from the host to say dirty and bad stuff". (He's since lost his job.) She was the wilfully blind wife, dismissing their comments as " boys' talk ", even though her husband was 59 at the time. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
During her sit-down interview on Monday with Anderson Cooper's AC360, Melania Trump defended her husband against accusations of sexual assault and criticized media outlets for supposed unfair coverage. And she tried to blame it all on Billy Bush: Trump "was led on - like, egged on - from the host to say dirty and bad stuff". (He's since lost his job.) She was the wilfully blind wife, dismissing their comments as " boys' talk ", even though her husband was 59 at the time. (more...)
What To Expect From Netflix Inc. (NFLX) Q3 Earnings — Netflix Stock
- October 18, 2016
It looks like Netflix , Inc. Netflix, Inc . (NASDAQ:NFLX) shares moved to $101.47 after starting the day at $101.59 on Friday. Needham & Company LLC lowered Netflix from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and lifted their price target for the stock from $95.15 to $96.67 in a report on Tuesday, July 5th. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
It looks like Netflix , Inc. Netflix, Inc . (NASDAQ:NFLX) shares moved to $101.47 after starting the day at $101.59 on Friday. Needham & Company LLC lowered Netflix from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and lifted their price target for the stock from $95.15 to $96.67 in a report on Tuesday, July 5th. (more...)
Asia shares modestly lower as investors wary of Fed's plans
- October 18, 2016
Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Friday that the USA central bank may need to run a "high-pressure economy" to reverse damage from the 2008-2009 crisis that depressed output, sidelined workers and risks becoming a permanent scar. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 51.98 points, or 0.3 percent, to 18,086.40. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 wobbled but finished 0.3 percent higher at 16,900.12. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Friday that the USA central bank may need to run a "high-pressure economy" to reverse damage from the 2008-2009 crisis that depressed output, sidelined workers and risks becoming a permanent scar. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 51.98 points, or 0.3 percent, to 18,086.40. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 wobbled but finished 0.3 percent higher at 16,900.12. (more...)
Airport bans Galaxy Note 7
- October 18, 2016
The order from the country's Transportation Department bars owners from carrying on the phones or taking them in baggage during flights from 5pm United Kingdom time on Saturday. The ban by Qantas , Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Tiger airlines came into effect on Ocotober 16. Virgin "strongly advised" its passengers not to bring these devices to the airport when travelling. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
The order from the country's Transportation Department bars owners from carrying on the phones or taking them in baggage during flights from 5pm United Kingdom time on Saturday. The ban by Qantas , Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Tiger airlines came into effect on Ocotober 16. Virgin "strongly advised" its passengers not to bring these devices to the airport when travelling. (more...)
Former Alberta premier Jim Prentice dead
- October 18, 2016
Prentice, 60, also a former federal cabinet minister, quit politics in May 2015 after the Alberta NDP swept the Progressive Conservatives from power. He deeply loved Alberta. " He is an inspiration to all of us who aspire to public service ". A team of investigators from the country's Transportation Safety Board was en route to the crash site to inspect the plane and begin probing the deadly crash, a TSB spokesman told NBC News. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Prentice, 60, also a former federal cabinet minister, quit politics in May 2015 after the Alberta NDP swept the Progressive Conservatives from power. He deeply loved Alberta. " He is an inspiration to all of us who aspire to public service ". A team of investigators from the country's Transportation Safety Board was en route to the crash site to inspect the plane and begin probing the deadly crash, a TSB spokesman told NBC News. (more...)
Global shares most lower in narrow trading amid Fed wait
- October 18, 2016
EURGBP - now trading between the 0.9080 level and support at 0.8960 after last week's dart up to 0.9300 last week. Germany's DAX was down 0.4 percent to 10,540.27. The Australian dollar edged higher against U.S. dollar on Monday as dollar dipped after investors took profit from recent dollar rally and on comments from Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer, who said economic stability could be threatened by low-interest rates, but it was "not that simple" for the Fed to raise rates. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
EURGBP - now trading between the 0.9080 level and support at 0.8960 after last week's dart up to 0.9300 last week. Germany's DAX was down 0.4 percent to 10,540.27. The Australian dollar edged higher against U.S. dollar on Monday as dollar dipped after investors took profit from recent dollar rally and on comments from Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer, who said economic stability could be threatened by low-interest rates, but it was "not that simple" for the Fed to raise rates. (more...)
Taj Mahal closes 26 years after Trump opened casino
- October 18, 2016
Icahn said in a statement yesterday the casino lost almost $350 million over a few years. The Trump Taj Mahal closed in Atlantic City on Monday , 26 years after Donald Trump opened the casino calling it "the eighth wonder of the world". (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Icahn said in a statement yesterday the casino lost almost $350 million over a few years. The Trump Taj Mahal closed in Atlantic City on Monday , 26 years after Donald Trump opened the casino calling it "the eighth wonder of the world". (more...)
Boston Fed's Rosengren maps case for a dove's rate hike
- October 18, 2016
Futures had posted declines in each of the previous two weeks, including one slide that marked the largest of its kind in more than three years. Spot gold was up 0.4 percent at $1,255.60 an ounce by 2:30 p.m. -Though not addressing interest rates or immediate policy concerns directly, Yellen laid out the deepening concern at the Fed that US economic potential is slipping and aggressive steps may be needed to rebuild it. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Futures had posted declines in each of the previous two weeks, including one slide that marked the largest of its kind in more than three years. Spot gold was up 0.4 percent at $1,255.60 an ounce by 2:30 p.m. -Though not addressing interest rates or immediate policy concerns directly, Yellen laid out the deepening concern at the Fed that US economic potential is slipping and aggressive steps may be needed to rebuild it. (more...)
10 children killed in Aleppo airstrikes; Russian Federation announces temporary halt
- October 18, 2016
Syrians inspect the debris of collapsed buildings after Russian and Syrian army airstrikes over the opposition-controlled Merce residential neighborhood in Aleppo. The EU meeting which gathered to talk the restrictive measures did not approve any of them, but did accuse Russian Federation and Syria of possible war crimes. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Syrians inspect the debris of collapsed buildings after Russian and Syrian army airstrikes over the opposition-controlled Merce residential neighborhood in Aleppo. The EU meeting which gathered to talk the restrictive measures did not approve any of them, but did accuse Russian Federation and Syria of possible war crimes. (more...)
China willing to cooperate in drug control with Philippines
- October 18, 2016
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte launched a war on drugs soon after taking office at the end of June. On Wednesday (12 Oct) Duterte stressed there was nothing illegal in threatening to kill criminals, like he belittled threats of him being charged at the International Criminal Court (ICC). (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte launched a war on drugs soon after taking office at the end of June. On Wednesday (12 Oct) Duterte stressed there was nothing illegal in threatening to kill criminals, like he belittled threats of him being charged at the International Criminal Court (ICC). (more...)
Planned Parenthood Celebrates Centennial While Opponents React
- October 18, 2016
Planned Parenthood dates its beginnings to October 16, 1916, when Margaret Sanger, her sister and a friend opened America's first birth control clinic in Brooklyn. While it has grown its abortion business and planted its feet firmly as the leader of the pro-abortion movement, the organization has also developed an incredible ability to whether attacks and scandal, often with the help of friendly press and friendly politicians. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Planned Parenthood dates its beginnings to October 16, 1916, when Margaret Sanger, her sister and a friend opened America's first birth control clinic in Brooklyn. While it has grown its abortion business and planted its feet firmly as the leader of the pro-abortion movement, the organization has also developed an incredible ability to whether attacks and scandal, often with the help of friendly press and friendly politicians. (more...)
Vistara Bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phones On Its Flights
- October 18, 2016
Singapore Airlines had earlier said it would ban the mobile phone since October 16, as US regulators issued an emergency order on Friday that the device would be banned on all flights since Saturday noon. Some airlines have even started carrying fire-containment bags on their flights for overheating devices. The airline said that the device could not be shipped as air cargo in its flights. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Singapore Airlines had earlier said it would ban the mobile phone since October 16, as US regulators issued an emergency order on Friday that the device would be banned on all flights since Saturday noon. Some airlines have even started carrying fire-containment bags on their flights for overheating devices. The airline said that the device could not be shipped as air cargo in its flights. (more...)
New Wells Fargo CEO dives into details of bogus-accounts scandal
- October 18, 2016
Former Wells Fargo Chairman and CEO John Stumpf sold $61 million worth of Wells Fargo shares in the month prior to settling a long-running investigation that charged the bank with falsifying millions of customer accounts to boost sales and fees. (more...)
- October 18, 2016
Former Wells Fargo Chairman and CEO John Stumpf sold $61 million worth of Wells Fargo shares in the month prior to settling a long-running investigation that charged the bank with falsifying millions of customer accounts to boost sales and fees. (more...)
Former Alberta premier Prentice killed in plane crash
- October 18, 2016
The plane that took up the former premier of Alberta, Jim Prentice and three other people quickly disappeared from radar screens shortly after takeoff, said the Bureau of Transportation Safety Board (TSB) on Saturday. His legacy, noted Cooper, is the insight and understanding that Prentice had as a politician. - "Our heart goes out to Karen, the girls and his two handsome grandchildren". (more...)
- October 18, 2016
The plane that took up the former premier of Alberta, Jim Prentice and three other people quickly disappeared from radar screens shortly after takeoff, said the Bureau of Transportation Safety Board (TSB) on Saturday. His legacy, noted Cooper, is the insight and understanding that Prentice had as a politician. - "Our heart goes out to Karen, the girls and his two handsome grandchildren". (more...)
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