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Lawmakers demanding answers on leukemia drug price increases
- October 21, 2016
A U.S. pharmaceutical company has seen its share price dip after former presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders questioned its price hike on leukaemia drugs. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 133.0% compared to the same quarter a year ago. The stock's weekly volatility was 1.30% and the RSI amounts to 47.77. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
A U.S. pharmaceutical company has seen its share price dip after former presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders questioned its price hike on leukaemia drugs. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 133.0% compared to the same quarter a year ago. The stock's weekly volatility was 1.30% and the RSI amounts to 47.77. (more...)
Washington unemployment rate drops to 5.6 percent
- October 21, 2016
The state rate is above the national level of 5 percent. In September, 43,200 new part-time jobs replaced 53,000 full-time positions lost, causing a net loss of 9,800 jobs. "The September figures clearly demonstrate the country continues to transition", Employment Minister Michaelia Cash said in a statement. Average weekly earnings for employees in Great Britain, unadjusted for price inflation, increased by 2.3% both including and excluding bonuses compared with a year earlier. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
The state rate is above the national level of 5 percent. In September, 43,200 new part-time jobs replaced 53,000 full-time positions lost, causing a net loss of 9,800 jobs. "The September figures clearly demonstrate the country continues to transition", Employment Minister Michaelia Cash said in a statement. Average weekly earnings for employees in Great Britain, unadjusted for price inflation, increased by 2.3% both including and excluding bonuses compared with a year earlier. (more...)
European Central Bank keeps door open for more stimulus
- October 21, 2016
The euro stood near a three-month low ahead of a European Central Bank meeting later on Thursday, while the Mexican peso rose to a six-week high after the conclusion of the final USA presidential debate before the November election. The marginal lending facility, the rate paid by commercial banks who borrow from the ECB, is also unchanged at 0.25%. "No signs yet of convincing upward trend in underlying inflation". (more...)
- October 21, 2016
The euro stood near a three-month low ahead of a European Central Bank meeting later on Thursday, while the Mexican peso rose to a six-week high after the conclusion of the final USA presidential debate before the November election. The marginal lending facility, the rate paid by commercial banks who borrow from the ECB, is also unchanged at 0.25%. "No signs yet of convincing upward trend in underlying inflation". (more...)
What do Analysts Say about: Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE:MRO)
- October 21, 2016
Shares registered one year high at $58.32 and the one year low of $28.43. The market consensus range for revenue is $11.35B-$18.58B, with an average of $15.71B. Marathon Oil Corporation was downgraded to "equal-weight" by analysts at Barclays. Sector Pension Investment Board last reported 160,709 shares in the company. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Shares registered one year high at $58.32 and the one year low of $28.43. The market consensus range for revenue is $11.35B-$18.58B, with an average of $15.71B. Marathon Oil Corporation was downgraded to "equal-weight" by analysts at Barclays. Sector Pension Investment Board last reported 160,709 shares in the company. (more...)
Trump says accusations against him are all lies
- October 21, 2016
Lisa Desjardins has more on the day's events. The campaign cited her speech in announcing a new "call team" of supporters who are being encouraged to cite the first lady's assessment that "enough is enough" when making appeals to female voters. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Lisa Desjardins has more on the day's events. The campaign cited her speech in announcing a new "call team" of supporters who are being encouraged to cite the first lady's assessment that "enough is enough" when making appeals to female voters. (more...)
Trump, Clinton exchange jokes at post-debate dinner, and they shook hands
- October 21, 2016
She opened by saying she had taken "a break from my rigorous nap schedule to be here". And I don't get it. "Modesty is perhaps my best quality", he said, "even better than my temperament". Some people think this would be tough for me but the truth is I'm a modest person ... Oh, you thought Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were done trading verbal jabs? About Trump she said: "People look at the Statue of Liberty and they see a proud symbol of our history as a nation of immigrants". (more...)
- October 21, 2016
She opened by saying she had taken "a break from my rigorous nap schedule to be here". And I don't get it. "Modesty is perhaps my best quality", he said, "even better than my temperament". Some people think this would be tough for me but the truth is I'm a modest person ... Oh, you thought Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were done trading verbal jabs? About Trump she said: "People look at the Statue of Liberty and they see a proud symbol of our history as a nation of immigrants". (more...)
A hard rain falls on Bob Dylan, the Nobel victor
- October 21, 2016
Tributes for Dylan - as well as the Nobel's unconventional choice - came from across the world and spanned from the worlds of politics to letters. "Bob Dylan receiving the Nobel Prize in literature acknowledges the importance of literature's oral tradition, and the fact that literature and poetry exists in culture in multiple modes", executive director Jennifer Benka said in a statement. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Tributes for Dylan - as well as the Nobel's unconventional choice - came from across the world and spanned from the worlds of politics to letters. "Bob Dylan receiving the Nobel Prize in literature acknowledges the importance of literature's oral tradition, and the fact that literature and poetry exists in culture in multiple modes", executive director Jennifer Benka said in a statement. (more...)
TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC (TKTCY) Updated Broker Price Targets
- October 21, 2016
This means 100% are positive. They now have a GBX 189 ($2.30) price target on the stock. The company has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of GBX 904.57 ($11.02). It has underperformed by 16.56% the S&P500. The stock's market cap is GBX 346.92 million. It has a 40.89 P/E ratio. China Teletech is also involved in other sectors such as the mobile telecommunications business cards marketing, and R&D of electronic technology, computer technology, environmental protection and ... (more...)
- October 21, 2016
This means 100% are positive. They now have a GBX 189 ($2.30) price target on the stock. The company has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of GBX 904.57 ($11.02). It has underperformed by 16.56% the S&P500. The stock's market cap is GBX 346.92 million. It has a 40.89 P/E ratio. China Teletech is also involved in other sectors such as the mobile telecommunications business cards marketing, and R&D of electronic technology, computer technology, environmental protection and ... (more...)
Leaked email shows Salesforce once had Adobe on its target acquisition list
- October 21, 2016
Of course, Salesforce would go on to announce its $2.8 billion acquisition of the company shortly after on June 1. Here are some companies for which we can't completely rule out the potential Salesforce will absorb them. While a lot of companies listed in the presentation can be tossed into the "not happening" or "already happened" piles, others remain best described as:??? Some of the potential targets have since been acquired by other companies. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Of course, Salesforce would go on to announce its $2.8 billion acquisition of the company shortly after on June 1. Here are some companies for which we can't completely rule out the potential Salesforce will absorb them. While a lot of companies listed in the presentation can be tossed into the "not happening" or "already happened" piles, others remain best described as:??? Some of the potential targets have since been acquired by other companies. (more...)
Rooney ready to force his way back into contention
- October 21, 2016
A team suffering from a huge decline in the form in recent years, United are eyeing the Premier League and they are probably ready to accept some setbacks in other competitions in order to achieve it. "It will be a special occasion and a special game for me", the Fenerbahce man told the official Manchester United website. I'm sure over the next few weeks or couple of months we will have our way of playing, and it will be his (Mourinho's) way of playing. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
A team suffering from a huge decline in the form in recent years, United are eyeing the Premier League and they are probably ready to accept some setbacks in other competitions in order to achieve it. "It will be a special occasion and a special game for me", the Fenerbahce man told the official Manchester United website. I'm sure over the next few weeks or couple of months we will have our way of playing, and it will be his (Mourinho's) way of playing. (more...)
Unilever Row Moves To Ireland As SuperValu Refuses To Implement Price Increases
- October 21, 2016
Supermarkets are already taking a hit amid a fierce price war in the sector sparked off by the rising popularity of discounters Aldi and Lidl. According to The Guardian , Unilever is trying to charge Tesco an extra 10% for its goods due to the pound's fall against the euro and the dollar following the vote for Brexit in June. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Supermarkets are already taking a hit amid a fierce price war in the sector sparked off by the rising popularity of discounters Aldi and Lidl. According to The Guardian , Unilever is trying to charge Tesco an extra 10% for its goods due to the pound's fall against the euro and the dollar following the vote for Brexit in June. (more...)
American National Bank buys $3606798 stake in NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI)
- October 21, 2016
Boston Private Wealth LLC's holdings in NXP Semiconductors NV were worth $13,028,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co. NXP Semiconductors NV makes up approx 0.70% of Gofen Glossberg Il's portfolio. This is the best estimate for both revenue and earnings over the next three to five years. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Boston Private Wealth LLC's holdings in NXP Semiconductors NV were worth $13,028,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co. NXP Semiconductors NV makes up approx 0.70% of Gofen Glossberg Il's portfolio. This is the best estimate for both revenue and earnings over the next three to five years. (more...)
China looks to expand trade ties during Duterte visit
- October 21, 2016
This shift to conciliator-in-chief is all the more striking in the context of a relationship between the two countries which seemed to have reached rock bottom only three months ago when the Philippines won a massive legal victory against China's claims in the South China Sea, inflicting great damage in the process on China's reputation as a rising power willing to respect global law. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
This shift to conciliator-in-chief is all the more striking in the context of a relationship between the two countries which seemed to have reached rock bottom only three months ago when the Philippines won a massive legal victory against China's claims in the South China Sea, inflicting great damage in the process on China's reputation as a rising power willing to respect global law. (more...)
Hillary Clinton: Donald Trump would be Putin's 'puppet'
- October 21, 2016
Trump condemned the cyberattacks, saying Clinton's ire stems from personal bias, not evidence. "That is a great pivot off the fact that she wants open borders ", Trump remarked, sparking a big reaction from the crowd. "Now we can talk about Putin". Trump said the accusations have been "largely debunked". Composing himself, Trump said "I never met Putin". "I want to remind you of President Putin's words that he is ready to welcome any candidates who stand for improving ... (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Trump condemned the cyberattacks, saying Clinton's ire stems from personal bias, not evidence. "That is a great pivot off the fact that she wants open borders ", Trump remarked, sparking a big reaction from the crowd. "Now we can talk about Putin". Trump said the accusations have been "largely debunked". Composing himself, Trump said "I never met Putin". "I want to remind you of President Putin's words that he is ready to welcome any candidates who stand for improving ... (more...)
Broncos Will Have Brock Osweiler Dead In Their Sights
- October 21, 2016
After the Texans had announced Osweiler had signed with the team, Elway issued a statement that said, in part, "We've stayed true to our philosophy of building a team with players who want to be Denver Broncos and want to be here". We'll see how Osweiler fares Monday. So what do the Broncos know they're facing this week when they're up against Osweiler? Ask any Colts fans at the time, and the decision was mixed at best. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
After the Texans had announced Osweiler had signed with the team, Elway issued a statement that said, in part, "We've stayed true to our philosophy of building a team with players who want to be Denver Broncos and want to be here". We'll see how Osweiler fares Monday. So what do the Broncos know they're facing this week when they're up against Osweiler? Ask any Colts fans at the time, and the decision was mixed at best. (more...)
Syria army urges residents to quit Aleppo as ceasefire begins
- October 21, 2016
As they debated ways to take a unified approach toward President Vladimir Putin, Russian warships steamed toward the English Channel on their way to the Mediterranean, bound for the waters off Syria , watched by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation navies. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
As they debated ways to take a unified approach toward President Vladimir Putin, Russian warships steamed toward the English Channel on their way to the Mediterranean, bound for the waters off Syria , watched by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation navies. (more...)
Trump says he will totally accept election results "if I win"
- October 21, 2016
We got to do it big". Meanwhile Donald Trump Donald Trump has to crowd at one of his rallies that he will "totally accept" the result of the USA presidential election "if I win". "I'll keep you in suspense", Trump said. For weeks, Trump has been claiming the race is rigged in Hillary Clinton's favor, in part because of deceased individuals and immigrants in the country illegally casting votes and election officials throughout the country colluding against Trump. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
We got to do it big". Meanwhile Donald Trump Donald Trump has to crowd at one of his rallies that he will "totally accept" the result of the USA presidential election "if I win". "I'll keep you in suspense", Trump said. For weeks, Trump has been claiming the race is rigged in Hillary Clinton's favor, in part because of deceased individuals and immigrants in the country illegally casting votes and election officials throughout the country colluding against Trump. (more...)
Obama: Health care law 'worked,' says improvements needed
- October 21, 2016
The administration says taxpayer-provided subsidies that were created to increase alongside premiums will soften most of the blow to people's wallets from higher premiums . That dynamic lies behind the withdrawal of major insurers, including United HealthCare and Aetna Health, from some marketplaces, leaving almost 20 percent of the people who now have ACA coverage with only a single insurer available for next year. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
The administration says taxpayer-provided subsidies that were created to increase alongside premiums will soften most of the blow to people's wallets from higher premiums . That dynamic lies behind the withdrawal of major insurers, including United HealthCare and Aetna Health, from some marketplaces, leaving almost 20 percent of the people who now have ACA coverage with only a single insurer available for next year. (more...)
What Clinton and Trump Wouldn't Say About the Budget at Debate
- October 21, 2016
Tax and economics plans from Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton would both raise the national debt. "I'm cutting taxes, we're going to grow the economy, it's going to grow at a record rate. " I do not add a penny to the national debt ". That's a two-decade figure - a point Clinton leaves out - and it doesn't account for any spending cuts Trump has proposed. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Tax and economics plans from Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton would both raise the national debt. "I'm cutting taxes, we're going to grow the economy, it's going to grow at a record rate. " I do not add a penny to the national debt ". That's a two-decade figure - a point Clinton leaves out - and it doesn't account for any spending cuts Trump has proposed. (more...)
Trump defends, clarifies wait-and-see approach on election results
- October 21, 2016
Donald Trump's supporters have found a new way of trying to spin his refusal to accept the outcome of the 2016 presidential election if he loses. They said they shared Trump's concerns about election rigging, even if instances of voter fraud are extremely rare. (more...)
- October 21, 2016
Donald Trump's supporters have found a new way of trying to spin his refusal to accept the outcome of the 2016 presidential election if he loses. They said they shared Trump's concerns about election rigging, even if instances of voter fraud are extremely rare. (more...)
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