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Hillary Clinton to campaign with Michelle Obama for the first time
- October 25, 2016
Clinton leads among voters of all education levels - but her 3-point advantage with those without college degrees is smaller than her 20-point lead among voters with college degrees. "We know in our country the difference between leadership and dictatorship, right?" Trump backers are nearly twice as likely as Clinton backers to consider illegal immigration a critical issue to their vote (52% among Trump supporters vs. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
Clinton leads among voters of all education levels - but her 3-point advantage with those without college degrees is smaller than her 20-point lead among voters with college degrees. "We know in our country the difference between leadership and dictatorship, right?" Trump backers are nearly twice as likely as Clinton backers to consider illegal immigration a critical issue to their vote (52% among Trump supporters vs. (more...)
The government will make its airport expansion decision on October 25
- October 25, 2016
Sir Howard Davies, chairman of the Airports Commission, said Brexit underlined the need for a "clear strategic decision" in favour of Heathrow by ministers. The government has argued that Heathrow can be expanded in line with air quality rules and long term emission reduction targets, pointing to projected improvements in aircraft fuel efficiency and the prospect for deeper emissions cuts across the rest of the economy. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
Sir Howard Davies, chairman of the Airports Commission, said Brexit underlined the need for a "clear strategic decision" in favour of Heathrow by ministers. The government has argued that Heathrow can be expanded in line with air quality rules and long term emission reduction targets, pointing to projected improvements in aircraft fuel efficiency and the prospect for deeper emissions cuts across the rest of the economy. (more...)
AT&T to pay $85B for Time Warner
- October 25, 2016
AT and T will pay Dollars 107.50 per Time Warner share in a combination of cash and stock worth USD 85.4 billion overall. AT&T's $85.4 billion proposed purchase of Time Warner is facing skepticism from all sides in the presidential race. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
AT and T will pay Dollars 107.50 per Time Warner share in a combination of cash and stock worth USD 85.4 billion overall. AT&T's $85.4 billion proposed purchase of Time Warner is facing skepticism from all sides in the presidential race. (more...)
Death toll in Cameroon train crash rises to 70
- October 25, 2016
At least 53 people were killed and about 300 others were injured after an overloaded train derailed in Cameroon. It came off the tracks just before arriving in the central city of Eseka, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) west of the capital, Ngo'o further said, adding that at least 575 people were wounded, with a number of them in critical condition. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
At least 53 people were killed and about 300 others were injured after an overloaded train derailed in Cameroon. It came off the tracks just before arriving in the central city of Eseka, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) west of the capital, Ngo'o further said, adding that at least 575 people were wounded, with a number of them in critical condition. (more...)
'Totally Betrayed.' War Heroes Forced to Pay $15000 for Pentagon Mistake
- October 25, 2016
Jeff Davis, a Pentagon spokesman. He still owed $5,000 in student loan repayments, it said. "In the meantime, [the Defense Department] will work with the Army, the National Guard Bureau and the California Army National Guard and others to strengthen efforts to respond to this situation". (more...)
- October 25, 2016
Jeff Davis, a Pentagon spokesman. He still owed $5,000 in student loan repayments, it said. "In the meantime, [the Defense Department] will work with the Army, the National Guard Bureau and the California Army National Guard and others to strengthen efforts to respond to this situation". (more...)
Donald Trump launches rare attack at Michelle Obama
- October 25, 2016
Trump is mischaracterizing the First Lady's eight-year-old words, and in a very particular and pernicious way. I said that. We can't say it. A nation of revolutionaries who refused sovereign reign from afar. The remarks caused a stir as many saw it as a dig at Mr Bill Clinton's indiscretions. "That's who we are. They won't take them", he said. Hillary Clinton was further down the list with a 40 per cent positive and 50 per cent negative vote. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
Trump is mischaracterizing the First Lady's eight-year-old words, and in a very particular and pernicious way. I said that. We can't say it. A nation of revolutionaries who refused sovereign reign from afar. The remarks caused a stir as many saw it as a dig at Mr Bill Clinton's indiscretions. "That's who we are. They won't take them", he said. Hillary Clinton was further down the list with a 40 per cent positive and 50 per cent negative vote. (more...)
CM Akhilesh Yadav breaks down, says he won't form new party
- October 25, 2016
I was sacked? I am not", he said during his address. "Yes, this can be said that Mulayam has failed to bring truce". Akhilesh didn't stop there, saying that he too needed to take care of his career. The two nearly had a scuffle when Akhilesh tried to take the microphone again. But Shivpal was not to be put out. Do I get no credit for building the party to what it is today. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
I was sacked? I am not", he said during his address. "Yes, this can be said that Mulayam has failed to bring truce". Akhilesh didn't stop there, saying that he too needed to take care of his career. The two nearly had a scuffle when Akhilesh tried to take the microphone again. But Shivpal was not to be put out. Do I get no credit for building the party to what it is today. (more...)
Aleppo cease-fire ends in Syria, bombing resumes
- October 25, 2016
Clashes and air strikes shook the Syrian city of Aleppo, a monitor said Sunday, as heavy fighting resumed after the end of three-day truce declared by government ally Russian Federation. Syrian troops have besieged rebel-held parts of Aleppo for weeks, subjecting the districts to some of the worst air raids since a cease-fire brokered by the United States and Russian Federation collapsed on September 19. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
Clashes and air strikes shook the Syrian city of Aleppo, a monitor said Sunday, as heavy fighting resumed after the end of three-day truce declared by government ally Russian Federation. Syrian troops have besieged rebel-held parts of Aleppo for weeks, subjecting the districts to some of the worst air raids since a cease-fire brokered by the United States and Russian Federation collapsed on September 19. (more...)
Malta says plane crashed en route to Libya surveillance trip
- October 25, 2016
The officers were taking part in a French customs surveillance operation and were tasked with tracking illicit trafficking routes, according to the press release. Some of the debris ended up on the runway, while parts of the plane finished on the road outside the perimeter of the airport. Federica Mogherini, the European Union foreign affairs chief, said the plane was "not related to any. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
The officers were taking part in a French customs surveillance operation and were tasked with tracking illicit trafficking routes, according to the press release. Some of the debris ended up on the runway, while parts of the plane finished on the road outside the perimeter of the airport. Federica Mogherini, the European Union foreign affairs chief, said the plane was "not related to any. (more...)
Wells Fargo reports drop in profits following sales scandal
- October 25, 2016
Citigroup Inc. reported earnings that beat analysts' expectations as the NY bank benefited from strong demand in its investment banking and trading businesses. Wells Fargo says in a statement that it manages its dealings with OH in business lines that are separate from its retail bank. But the overall impact of the scandal on Wells Fargo's bottom line hasn't yet been as dramatic, so far. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
Citigroup Inc. reported earnings that beat analysts' expectations as the NY bank benefited from strong demand in its investment banking and trading businesses. Wells Fargo says in a statement that it manages its dealings with OH in business lines that are separate from its retail bank. But the overall impact of the scandal on Wells Fargo's bottom line hasn't yet been as dramatic, so far. (more...)
BAT Bids $47 Billion for Control of Reynolds
- October 25, 2016
BAT had already owned 42.2% of Reynolds for the last 12 years. The Reynolds acquisition would add to BAT's portfolio of 200 tobacco brands. In other Reynolds American news, major shareholder American Tobacco P.L.C British sold 660,385 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 28th. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
BAT had already owned 42.2% of Reynolds for the last 12 years. The Reynolds acquisition would add to BAT's portfolio of 200 tobacco brands. In other Reynolds American news, major shareholder American Tobacco P.L.C British sold 660,385 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 28th. (more...)
History of EP Energy Corporation (NYSE:EPE) stock price after earnings
- October 25, 2016
While looking at the Stock's Performance, Chesapeake Energy Corporation now shows a Weekly Performance of 6.84%, where Monthly Performance is 2.44%, Quarterly performance is 35.21%, 6 Months performance is 8.56% and yearly performance percentage is -17.95%. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
While looking at the Stock's Performance, Chesapeake Energy Corporation now shows a Weekly Performance of 6.84%, where Monthly Performance is 2.44%, Quarterly performance is 35.21%, 6 Months performance is 8.56% and yearly performance percentage is -17.95%. (more...)
AT&T /Time Warner faces tough regulatory scrutiny
- October 25, 2016
In economic news, the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said its national activity index rose to a reading of negative 0.14 in September from a downwardly revised reading of negative 0.72 in August. In 2000, Time Warner was acquired by AOL for $164 billion. The timing of the deal between AT&T and Time Warner could not have been more immaculate, and it will bring great synergies for both of them , concluded the analyst. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
In economic news, the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said its national activity index rose to a reading of negative 0.14 in September from a downwardly revised reading of negative 0.72 in August. In 2000, Time Warner was acquired by AOL for $164 billion. The timing of the deal between AT&T and Time Warner could not have been more immaculate, and it will bring great synergies for both of them , concluded the analyst. (more...)
European Central Bank leaves interest rates at record lows, hints at more stimulus
- October 25, 2016
The Euro did spike by around half a cent momentarily as ECB President Mario Draghi mentioned in his speech later that afternoon that the bank had not discussed extending its QE programme. That's the level considered most consistent with a healthy economy. Draghi says: "Inflation is likely to pick up in [the] next few months, mostly due to base effects". (more...)
- October 25, 2016
The Euro did spike by around half a cent momentarily as ECB President Mario Draghi mentioned in his speech later that afternoon that the bank had not discussed extending its QE programme. That's the level considered most consistent with a healthy economy. Draghi says: "Inflation is likely to pick up in [the] next few months, mostly due to base effects". (more...)
Belgium cannot yet back EU-Canada trade deal
- October 25, 2016
Even if Thursday's EU-Canada summit has to be called off, it could always be rescheduled when Wallonia has signed on to the agreement, Schinas indicated. The European Commission says CETA has overhauled this system, with guarantees on the right of governments to regulate and judges appointed by EU and Canada rather than parties to a dispute. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
Even if Thursday's EU-Canada summit has to be called off, it could always be rescheduled when Wallonia has signed on to the agreement, Schinas indicated. The European Commission says CETA has overhauled this system, with guarantees on the right of governments to regulate and judges appointed by EU and Canada rather than parties to a dispute. (more...)
How the AT&T-Time Warner deal could escape deeper regulatory scrutiny
- October 25, 2016
The pairing brings together AT&T's millions of wireless and pay-television subscribers with Time Warner's deep media lineup including networks such as CNN, TNT, the prized HBO channel and Warner Bros. As a result, AT&T must guarantee that this, or any other anti-competitive practices, will not arise before the deal can go through. The deal does not involve Time Warner Cable, purchased by Charter Communications earlier this year. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
The pairing brings together AT&T's millions of wireless and pay-television subscribers with Time Warner's deep media lineup including networks such as CNN, TNT, the prized HBO channel and Warner Bros. As a result, AT&T must guarantee that this, or any other anti-competitive practices, will not arise before the deal can go through. The deal does not involve Time Warner Cable, purchased by Charter Communications earlier this year. (more...)
Belgian region will not yield to CETA ultimatum - parliament chief
- October 25, 2016
Politicians in Wallonia , which is smaller than the U.S. state of New Jersey, argue that the proposed CETA accord - short for Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement - would undermine labour, environment and consumer standards. It is the EU's most ambitious free trade deal to date but Belgium needs the regions' approval to sign it. The region of roughly 3.5 million people has so far been the only one of five sub-national regions within the EU's 28-nations to refuse to endorse the ... (more...)
- October 25, 2016
Politicians in Wallonia , which is smaller than the U.S. state of New Jersey, argue that the proposed CETA accord - short for Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement - would undermine labour, environment and consumer standards. It is the EU's most ambitious free trade deal to date but Belgium needs the regions' approval to sign it. The region of roughly 3.5 million people has so far been the only one of five sub-national regions within the EU's 28-nations to refuse to endorse the ... (more...)
BRICS unanimous in recognising threat posed by terrorism
- October 25, 2016
The leaders of five of the world's rising powers have ended a two-day summit with a pledge to speed global economic recovery as well as fight terrorism and extremism, forces that they said pose a threat to regional and worldwide peace and stability. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
The leaders of five of the world's rising powers have ended a two-day summit with a pledge to speed global economic recovery as well as fight terrorism and extremism, forces that they said pose a threat to regional and worldwide peace and stability. (more...)
Falling Freight Demand Derails Union Pacific Corporation Earnings
- October 25, 2016
Several other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on UNP. Barclays PLC raised their price objective on shares of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited from C$190.00 to C$195.00 in a research report on Thursday, July 21st. Union Pacific Corp. had a return on equity of 20.55% and a net margin of 21.05%. Canadian Pacific Railway's revenue for the quarter was down 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
Several other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on UNP. Barclays PLC raised their price objective on shares of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited from C$190.00 to C$195.00 in a research report on Thursday, July 21st. Union Pacific Corp. had a return on equity of 20.55% and a net margin of 21.05%. Canadian Pacific Railway's revenue for the quarter was down 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. (more...)
NBA League Pass adds mobile option for small-screen viewing
- October 25, 2016
The NBA wants to make it easier for fans to watch games on the go. "NBA Mobile View" looks to meet the visual demands of watching a game on a mobile phone by presenting a tighter, zoomed-in shot of game play. 25 as part of the NBA LEAGUE PASS free preview (Oct. 25 - November 1). The NBA and Turner Sports installed new cameras in every team's arena, and each game has a producer dedicated to Mobile View. (more...)
- October 25, 2016
The NBA wants to make it easier for fans to watch games on the go. "NBA Mobile View" looks to meet the visual demands of watching a game on a mobile phone by presenting a tighter, zoomed-in shot of game play. 25 as part of the NBA LEAGUE PASS free preview (Oct. 25 - November 1). The NBA and Turner Sports installed new cameras in every team's arena, and each game has a producer dedicated to Mobile View. (more...)
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