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Core sector growth at 3-mth high on steel
- November 01, 2016
The eight core industries comprise almost 38 percent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The ECI comprise of almost 38 per cent weightage of the items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). (more...)
- November 01, 2016
The eight core industries comprise almost 38 percent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The ECI comprise of almost 38 per cent weightage of the items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). (more...)
Zika ravages testes of mice; study raises concern about men
- November 01, 2016
By three weeks after infection, the team saw up to about 80% reduction in murine testicle size, he clarified. They have now published a study in the journal Nature to investigate the phenomenon. Infected mice were four times less likely to impregnate a healthy female mouse than healthy males. There are very few microbes that can cross the barrier that seprates the testes from the bloodstream to infect the testes directly. (more...)
- November 01, 2016
By three weeks after infection, the team saw up to about 80% reduction in murine testicle size, he clarified. They have now published a study in the journal Nature to investigate the phenomenon. Infected mice were four times less likely to impregnate a healthy female mouse than healthy males. There are very few microbes that can cross the barrier that seprates the testes from the bloodstream to infect the testes directly. (more...)
Morocco Protesters Take to Streets Again Over Fishmonger's Death
- November 01, 2016
King Mohammed VI ordered a " thorough and exhaustive investigation " into Fikri's death and the " prosecution of whoever is found responsible ", the interior ministry said. Many attributed his death to a combination of abusive police practices and the dire economic conditions that have produced staggering levels of poverty and desperation in the country's rural areas. (more...)
- November 01, 2016
King Mohammed VI ordered a " thorough and exhaustive investigation " into Fikri's death and the " prosecution of whoever is found responsible ", the interior ministry said. Many attributed his death to a combination of abusive police practices and the dire economic conditions that have produced staggering levels of poverty and desperation in the country's rural areas. (more...)
Consumer spending rebounded in September
- November 01, 2016
Spending in August was previously reported to have been unchanged. Real spending, which is adjusted to remove price changes, rose by 0.3 percent in September after dipping by 0.2 percent in the previous month. In the 12 months through September the PCE price index rose 1.2 per cent, the biggest gain since November 2014, after advancing 1.0 per cent in August. (more...)
- November 01, 2016
Spending in August was previously reported to have been unchanged. Real spending, which is adjusted to remove price changes, rose by 0.3 percent in September after dipping by 0.2 percent in the previous month. In the 12 months through September the PCE price index rose 1.2 per cent, the biggest gain since November 2014, after advancing 1.0 per cent in August. (more...)
Melbourne Cup: Almandin delivers second win for jockey Kerrin McEvoy
- November 01, 2016
Five years after missing the winning ride on Dunaden, jockey Craig Williams gets another chance to add his name to the Melbourne Cup honour roll when he rides worldwide visitor Qewy. "It's a very male-dominated sport and people think we're not strong enough and all the rest of it blah, blah, blah", Payne said. "It's big for me". (more...)
- November 01, 2016
Five years after missing the winning ride on Dunaden, jockey Craig Williams gets another chance to add his name to the Melbourne Cup honour roll when he rides worldwide visitor Qewy. "It's a very male-dominated sport and people think we're not strong enough and all the rest of it blah, blah, blah", Payne said. "It's big for me". (more...)
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (VRX) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest
- November 01, 2016
Currently, analysts are forecasting that the firm will record EPS of $2.1525 for the quarter ending on 2016-09-30. The stock closed down almost 12.4%, further extending a 14-month drop that has erased more than 90% of its value since a $262.52 peak in early August 2015. (more...)
- November 01, 2016
Currently, analysts are forecasting that the firm will record EPS of $2.1525 for the quarter ending on 2016-09-30. The stock closed down almost 12.4%, further extending a 14-month drop that has erased more than 90% of its value since a $262.52 peak in early August 2015. (more...)
Sony expects decline in profits following battery business sale
- November 01, 2016
Net profit was 33.6 billion yen in the same period a year earlier. The business was sold to Murata Manufacturing , a components company also based in Japan for around $166 million. Production of camera modules has been affected after the severe earthquakes of last April. Sony is due to release detailed quarterly earnings today. (more...)
- November 01, 2016
Net profit was 33.6 billion yen in the same period a year earlier. The business was sold to Murata Manufacturing , a components company also based in Japan for around $166 million. Production of camera modules has been affected after the severe earthquakes of last April. Sony is due to release detailed quarterly earnings today. (more...)
Costly cussing: Jets coach Bowles gets a 'swear jar'
- November 01, 2016
With the loss, the Browns fell to 0-8 for the first time in 41 years and continued their strident march toward the top pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. They've lost 11 in a row twice before (1974-75 and 2011-12), but 18 defeats in 19 games is unprecedented. (more...)
- November 01, 2016
With the loss, the Browns fell to 0-8 for the first time in 41 years and continued their strident march toward the top pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. They've lost 11 in a row twice before (1974-75 and 2011-12), but 18 defeats in 19 games is unprecedented. (more...)
EU, Canada finally sign groundbreaking trade deal
- November 01, 2016
Juncker said: "We are setting standards which will determine globalisation in the coming years". Additionally, the agreement makes it easier for company staff and other professionals to work on either side of the Atlantic, and for businesses to move staff temporarily between the European Union and Canada , in addition to other trade benefits. (more...)
- November 01, 2016
Juncker said: "We are setting standards which will determine globalisation in the coming years". Additionally, the agreement makes it easier for company staff and other professionals to work on either side of the Atlantic, and for businesses to move staff temporarily between the European Union and Canada , in addition to other trade benefits. (more...)
GE to merge oil and gas business with Baker Hughes
- November 01, 2016
GE will be combining its oil & gas segment with Baker Hughes and then spinning off the combined assets into a brand new oil services juggernaut. The deal goes both ways. Simmons analyst Bill Herbert cites another likely reason for BHI's 6.3% swoon in today's trade: The new partnership leaves the company more leveraged to deepwater and worldwide projects, which are not as flexible as the US onshore business. (more...)
- November 01, 2016
GE will be combining its oil & gas segment with Baker Hughes and then spinning off the combined assets into a brand new oil services juggernaut. The deal goes both ways. Simmons analyst Bill Herbert cites another likely reason for BHI's 6.3% swoon in today's trade: The new partnership leaves the company more leveraged to deepwater and worldwide projects, which are not as flexible as the US onshore business. (more...)
Tesla's new rooftop solar panels don't look like solar panels
- November 01, 2016
SolarCity co-founder Peter Rive, who is also Musk's first cousin, said the Solar Roofs could "easily have a five percent share of the new roof market within a year or two", reported Reuters . Talking to reporters after the event, Musk said that the Tesla and SolarCity vision of the future is "very unwieldy if we're not a combined company". (more...)
- November 01, 2016
SolarCity co-founder Peter Rive, who is also Musk's first cousin, said the Solar Roofs could "easily have a five percent share of the new roof market within a year or two", reported Reuters . Talking to reporters after the event, Musk said that the Tesla and SolarCity vision of the future is "very unwieldy if we're not a combined company". (more...)
Goldman Says UnionPay Curbs Won't Tame 'Stealth' China Outflows
- November 01, 2016
On Oct 28, a story saying Unionpay International would suspend all insurance payment access in Hong Kong made a splash in mainland media and many mainlanders rushed to the SAR to catch the last opportunity－some even by plane. Chinese buyers had used multiple swiping of credit cards to move money overseas through the purchase of insurance policies. Meanwhile, some mainland insurance buyers in Hong Kong are also anxious the ban could extended to their mainland issued Mastercard and VISA cards, ... (more...)
- November 01, 2016
On Oct 28, a story saying Unionpay International would suspend all insurance payment access in Hong Kong made a splash in mainland media and many mainlanders rushed to the SAR to catch the last opportunity－some even by plane. Chinese buyers had used multiple swiping of credit cards to move money overseas through the purchase of insurance policies. Meanwhile, some mainland insurance buyers in Hong Kong are also anxious the ban could extended to their mainland issued Mastercard and VISA cards, ... (more...)
Time Warner CEO says only AT&T approached with offer
- November 01, 2016
New York-based Time Warner in December became an investor in 30 Hudson Yards, a 90-story office tower that will also include Wells Fargo Securities and private equity firm KKR & Co LP as tenants when finished in 2019. "So, revenues are declining, customers are declining and they are trying to vertically integrate them into new growth businesses and a lot of that is because on an average month, about 50% of the increase in our business comes from AT&T ", Legere said on FOX Business Network's ... (more...)
- November 01, 2016
New York-based Time Warner in December became an investor in 30 Hudson Yards, a 90-story office tower that will also include Wells Fargo Securities and private equity firm KKR & Co LP as tenants when finished in 2019. "So, revenues are declining, customers are declining and they are trying to vertically integrate them into new growth businesses and a lot of that is because on an average month, about 50% of the increase in our business comes from AT&T ", Legere said on FOX Business Network's ... (more...)
GE, Baker Hughes deal to create $32B company
- November 01, 2016
Under the terms of the deal, GE will contribute its energy business and pay Baker shareholders $7.4 billion in the form of a special one-time cash dividend of $17.50 for each share. GE shares traded up about 0.7%, at $29.43 in a 52-week range of $27.10 to 33.00. Immelt adds to his portfolio the title of chairman of the new Baker Hughes , and current Baker Hughes chairman and chief executive Martin Craighead will be vice chair. (more...)
- November 01, 2016
Under the terms of the deal, GE will contribute its energy business and pay Baker shareholders $7.4 billion in the form of a special one-time cash dividend of $17.50 for each share. GE shares traded up about 0.7%, at $29.43 in a 52-week range of $27.10 to 33.00. Immelt adds to his portfolio the title of chairman of the new Baker Hughes , and current Baker Hughes chairman and chief executive Martin Craighead will be vice chair. (more...)
Euro Zone Sees Inflation Uptick, Stagnant Third-Quarter GDP Growth
- November 01, 2016
The eurozone's economy eked out another quarter of modest growth in the three months to September, shrugging off the U.K.'s surprise decision to leave the European Union, but adding to concerns about its future ability to deliver prosperity. (more...)
- November 01, 2016
The eurozone's economy eked out another quarter of modest growth in the three months to September, shrugging off the U.K.'s surprise decision to leave the European Union, but adding to concerns about its future ability to deliver prosperity. (more...)
Eric Trump: Trump would '100 percent' accept election result if it's fair
- November 01, 2016
Bitter presidential rivals Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump had one more face-to-face showdown before Election Day. "Of course, I would accept a clear election result, but I would also reserve my right to contest or file a legal challenge in the case of a questionable result", Trump told the crowd on Thursday. (more...)
- November 01, 2016
Bitter presidential rivals Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump had one more face-to-face showdown before Election Day. "Of course, I would accept a clear election result, but I would also reserve my right to contest or file a legal challenge in the case of a questionable result", Trump told the crowd on Thursday. (more...)
Cyberattack that disrupted access to major websites is under investigation
- November 01, 2016
The hack seems to have impacted users on the East Coast as well as Europe, according to the report. About 10% of those Mirai infected devices were participating in Friday's DDOS attack, said Dale Drew, the company's chief security office in Periscope livestream . (more...)
- November 01, 2016
The hack seems to have impacted users on the East Coast as well as Europe, according to the report. About 10% of those Mirai infected devices were participating in Friday's DDOS attack, said Dale Drew, the company's chief security office in Periscope livestream . (more...)
More Charges in Sex Assault Case
- November 01, 2016
All three of the women were 20. Thornley Parisi said that while it can be helpful for victims to come forward and report when they've been assaulted, ultimately, it's up to them to decide what they want to do. But when they went to his apartment, he began forcefully kissing and digitally penetrating her, the woman told police, despite her demanding he stop. (more...)
- November 01, 2016
All three of the women were 20. Thornley Parisi said that while it can be helpful for victims to come forward and report when they've been assaulted, ultimately, it's up to them to decide what they want to do. But when they went to his apartment, he began forcefully kissing and digitally penetrating her, the woman told police, despite her demanding he stop. (more...)
Reynolds American forms committee to evaluate BAT's offer
- November 01, 2016
Shares of Reynolds American (NYSE:RAI) opened at 54.73 on Monday. Reynolds American Inc . experienced its Day High at -3.39%, with its Day Low of 26.16%. Rating Scale; where 1.0 rating means Strong Buy, 2.0 rating signify Buy, 3.0 recommendation reveals Hold, 4.0 rating score shows Sell and 5.0 displays Strong Sell signal. (more...)
- November 01, 2016
Shares of Reynolds American (NYSE:RAI) opened at 54.73 on Monday. Reynolds American Inc . experienced its Day High at -3.39%, with its Day Low of 26.16%. Rating Scale; where 1.0 rating means Strong Buy, 2.0 rating signify Buy, 3.0 recommendation reveals Hold, 4.0 rating score shows Sell and 5.0 displays Strong Sell signal. (more...)
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Surprises With Quarterly Profit
- November 01, 2016
The company is also building a giant battery "gigafactory" east of Reno in Northern Nevada. In US, the automaker's prime market, the deliveries for Model S bolstered by about 60% year-on-year (YoY). However, that new total capital spending forecast for this year is about 20 per cent lower than the automaker's previous forecast of US$2.25 billion. (more...)
- November 01, 2016
The company is also building a giant battery "gigafactory" east of Reno in Northern Nevada. In US, the automaker's prime market, the deliveries for Model S bolstered by about 60% year-on-year (YoY). However, that new total capital spending forecast for this year is about 20 per cent lower than the automaker's previous forecast of US$2.25 billion. (more...)
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