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Former Tata chairman hits back at Ratan Tata and Group
- November 04, 2016
Mistry alluded to several irregular dealings by certain trustees in an email sent to the board of Tata Sons (the Group's holding company) this week following his removal from the chairmanship earlier this week. Tata Steel held a conference call with market analysts yesterday and made clear that changes in the top leadership will not result in any change in strategy or impact plans for the company's European steel business. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Mistry alluded to several irregular dealings by certain trustees in an email sent to the board of Tata Sons (the Group's holding company) this week following his removal from the chairmanship earlier this week. Tata Steel held a conference call with market analysts yesterday and made clear that changes in the top leadership will not result in any change in strategy or impact plans for the company's European steel business. (more...)
Lloris believes Spurs 'cannot be in a worse situation' ahead of derby
- November 04, 2016
As well as Cazorla, Wenger also has fitness concerns over Theo Walcott, Hector Bellerin and Nacho Monreal, all of whom missed the game in Bulgaria. Xhaka saw red last month as the Gunners eked out a 3-2 win over Swansea City. Fifth placed Spurs are just three points behind second-placed Arsenal. "It is hard to accept that kind of performance from us", he said following the Leverkusen loss. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
As well as Cazorla, Wenger also has fitness concerns over Theo Walcott, Hector Bellerin and Nacho Monreal, all of whom missed the game in Bulgaria. Xhaka saw red last month as the Gunners eked out a 3-2 win over Swansea City. Fifth placed Spurs are just three points behind second-placed Arsenal. "It is hard to accept that kind of performance from us", he said following the Leverkusen loss. (more...)
Facebook Falls 7% Despite Q3 Earnings, Rev Beat (FB)
- November 04, 2016
The Q3 2016 earnings' highlight is that Facebook has crossed the one billion mark for Monthly Active Users (MAUs ) on mobile only with 1.66 billion users. Almost 1.8 billion people logged onto Facebook at least once a month and almost 1.2 billion checked Facebook every day in the third quarter. In Q2, Facebook reported it had amassed 1.7 billion users. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
The Q3 2016 earnings' highlight is that Facebook has crossed the one billion mark for Monthly Active Users (MAUs ) on mobile only with 1.66 billion users. Almost 1.8 billion people logged onto Facebook at least once a month and almost 1.2 billion checked Facebook every day in the third quarter. In Q2, Facebook reported it had amassed 1.7 billion users. (more...)
'Next year' finally arrives for joyous Chicago Cubs fans
- November 04, 2016
They did it! The Cubs won their first World Series in more than a century in a game that will go down as one of the best in World Series history. After an intentional walk to Russell, Miguel Montero came up and delivered another clutch hit, hitting an opposite field single to drive in Rizzo and make it an 8-6 game. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
They did it! The Cubs won their first World Series in more than a century in a game that will go down as one of the best in World Series history. After an intentional walk to Russell, Miguel Montero came up and delivered another clutch hit, hitting an opposite field single to drive in Rizzo and make it an 8-6 game. (more...)
He lost boards confidence, says Tata Sons over Mistrys malicious charges
- November 04, 2016
Refuting Mr Mistry's remarks that his authority was undermined by the constant interference of Ratan Tata, the group's patriarch, Tata Sons says that Mr Mistry "was party to for over a decade in different capacities" to the decisions that he has flagged as problematic in a lengthy e-mail to the board of the group. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Refuting Mr Mistry's remarks that his authority was undermined by the constant interference of Ratan Tata, the group's patriarch, Tata Sons says that Mr Mistry "was party to for over a decade in different capacities" to the decisions that he has flagged as problematic in a lengthy e-mail to the board of the group. (more...)
Matsuyama turns on style to take lead in windy Shanghai
- November 04, 2016
The in-form Matsuyama started with a bogey and dropped another shot at the ninth but nine birdies gave him a three-shot lead over reigning champion Russell Knox and American Bill Haas on 13-under for the tournament. "I hit great shots all day except the last hole", said Karlberg. Fowler hasn't won since the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship in January, and his game hasn't felt right since he lost good chances to win the Phoenix Open the first week in February and the Wells Fargo Championship ... (more...)
- November 04, 2016
The in-form Matsuyama started with a bogey and dropped another shot at the ninth but nine birdies gave him a three-shot lead over reigning champion Russell Knox and American Bill Haas on 13-under for the tournament. "I hit great shots all day except the last hole", said Karlberg. Fowler hasn't won since the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship in January, and his game hasn't felt right since he lost good chances to win the Phoenix Open the first week in February and the Wells Fargo Championship ... (more...)
Obama: Controversial Dakota pipeline could be re-routed
- November 04, 2016
The same land was cleared of a protest encampment last week, with more than 140 people arrested in the process. "It is encouraging to see President Obama and the Army Corps of Engineers acknowledge that the Dakota Access Pipeline would be devastating to Native communities and lands, but it is simply unacceptable to "let this play out for several more weeks" while indigenous lives are under attack. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
The same land was cleared of a protest encampment last week, with more than 140 people arrested in the process. "It is encouraging to see President Obama and the Army Corps of Engineers acknowledge that the Dakota Access Pipeline would be devastating to Native communities and lands, but it is simply unacceptable to "let this play out for several more weeks" while indigenous lives are under attack. (more...)
United Kingdom factories keep up strong growth, inflation pressure builds - PMI
- November 04, 2016
The seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI ) - a composite indicator created to provide a single-figure snapshot of operating conditions in the manufacturing economy - posted 51.2 at the start of the fourth quarter, up from 50.1 in September. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
The seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI ) - a composite indicator created to provide a single-figure snapshot of operating conditions in the manufacturing economy - posted 51.2 at the start of the fourth quarter, up from 50.1 in September. (more...)
Trump mounts bid to turn Clinton controversy to his advantage
- November 04, 2016
Even if she wins, Republicans have vowed the issue will follow her, promising continuing investigations. Since September, Clinton seems to have consolidated her support within her own party and drawn undecided voters such as Miller to her campaign, or at least pushed them away from Trump. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Even if she wins, Republicans have vowed the issue will follow her, promising continuing investigations. Since September, Clinton seems to have consolidated her support within her own party and drawn undecided voters such as Miller to her campaign, or at least pushed them away from Trump. (more...)
BoE's Carney Staying On To 2019
- November 04, 2016
He will now remain as governor until the end of June 2019, opting against serving the full eight-year term. In reply, Mr Hammond said he was "very pleased" by Mr Carney's decision. "He is the best person for the job", a source said. During these months, he will be helping to secure a transition that is orderly and maintain a good relationship between the United Kingdom and EU. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
He will now remain as governor until the end of June 2019, opting against serving the full eight-year term. In reply, Mr Hammond said he was "very pleased" by Mr Carney's decision. "He is the best person for the job", a source said. During these months, he will be helping to secure a transition that is orderly and maintain a good relationship between the United Kingdom and EU. (more...)
Bank of England maintains rates, revises up growth forecasts
- November 04, 2016
Carney said much of the resilience that's been exhibited has centered on households seemingly ready to "entirely look through Brexit-related uncertainties" - for now. Savers face the continuing vicious circle of eating into their capital or taking a leap up the rungs of the risk ladder in search for inflation beating returns. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Carney said much of the resilience that's been exhibited has centered on households seemingly ready to "entirely look through Brexit-related uncertainties" - for now. Savers face the continuing vicious circle of eating into their capital or taking a leap up the rungs of the risk ladder in search for inflation beating returns. (more...)
Clinton aide: 'We just want fairness' from Federal Bureau of Investigation
- November 04, 2016
The FBI said on Friday that it had found thousands of emails, during an unrelated investigation, that may be "pertinent" to its review of Clinton's use of a private server from 2009 to 2013. Trump campaign spokeswoman Hope Hicks said the server in question, which had been used to send out hotel marketing material, had been dormant for years. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
The FBI said on Friday that it had found thousands of emails, during an unrelated investigation, that may be "pertinent" to its review of Clinton's use of a private server from 2009 to 2013. Trump campaign spokeswoman Hope Hicks said the server in question, which had been used to send out hotel marketing material, had been dormant for years. (more...)
Number of Health Insurers Up in Maryland, Down in Virginia Under ACA
- November 04, 2016
Earlier this week the U.S. Health and Human Services Department admitted that a price increase will be coming across the country. All these factors and more add up to the insurance companies - Highmark and CareSource are the only two operating in West Virginia - raising their premiums significantly to offset the costs. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Earlier this week the U.S. Health and Human Services Department admitted that a price increase will be coming across the country. All these factors and more add up to the insurance companies - Highmark and CareSource are the only two operating in West Virginia - raising their premiums significantly to offset the costs. (more...)
Flying High: San Diego Airport Ranked Third Best in U.S.
- November 04, 2016
They also factored in how accessible the airport is by vehicle or public transportation. Sky Harbor has the second-shortest public transit time, third-cheapest parking available, third-most bars and restaurants per capita and the fifth-fewest flight cancellations. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
They also factored in how accessible the airport is by vehicle or public transportation. Sky Harbor has the second-shortest public transit time, third-cheapest parking available, third-most bars and restaurants per capita and the fifth-fewest flight cancellations. (more...)
Over 5000 civilians evacuated from Iraq's Mosul
- November 04, 2016
Those tempted to flee should "know that the value of staying on your land with honour is a thousand times better than the price of retreating with shame". Al-Baghdadi has released a new message encouraging his followers to keep up the fight for the city of Mosul , which they are defending against Iraqi government forces, a US organization that monitors militant activity online said Thursday, Nov. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Those tempted to flee should "know that the value of staying on your land with honour is a thousand times better than the price of retreating with shame". Al-Baghdadi has released a new message encouraging his followers to keep up the fight for the city of Mosul , which they are defending against Iraqi government forces, a US organization that monitors militant activity online said Thursday, Nov. (more...)
Bank of England leaves rates unchanged after solid UK data
- November 04, 2016
Sterling also climbed 1% against the euro to 1.120, despite the Government's immediate announcement that it would appeal against the decision at the Supreme Court. But in his letter to the Chancellor on Monday evening, Mr Carney said he chose to stay on until 2019 because he recognised "the importance to the country of continuity during the UK's Article 50 negotiations" - though analysts now say his departure will come at a trying time for the United Kingdom economy. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Sterling also climbed 1% against the euro to 1.120, despite the Government's immediate announcement that it would appeal against the decision at the Supreme Court. But in his letter to the Chancellor on Monday evening, Mr Carney said he chose to stay on until 2019 because he recognised "the importance to the country of continuity during the UK's Article 50 negotiations" - though analysts now say his departure will come at a trying time for the United Kingdom economy. (more...)
Facebook-revenue-jumps-more-than-50-25-in-third-quarter
- November 04, 2016
FACEBOOK reached 1 billion monthly users on messaging apps WHATSAPP and MESSENGER, and 500 million monthly INSTAGRAM users. Almost 1.8 billion people logged onto Facebook at least once a month and almost 1.2 billion checked Facebook every day in the third quarter. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
FACEBOOK reached 1 billion monthly users on messaging apps WHATSAPP and MESSENGER, and 500 million monthly INSTAGRAM users. Almost 1.8 billion people logged onto Facebook at least once a month and almost 1.2 billion checked Facebook every day in the third quarter. (more...)
Donald Trump to speak Thursday at Cabarrus County rally
- November 04, 2016
Nice and easy. Nice and easy.' " Trump has not taken the bait in recent days as Democrats have tried to once again put this treatment of women at the center of his campaign. Trump among newly registered voters in Pennsylvania, Florida and North Carolina combined, 47 percent to 31 percent. "Hillary wants to blame everyone else for her mounting legal troubles but she has no one to blame but herself". (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Nice and easy. Nice and easy.' " Trump has not taken the bait in recent days as Democrats have tried to once again put this treatment of women at the center of his campaign. Trump among newly registered voters in Pennsylvania, Florida and North Carolina combined, 47 percent to 31 percent. "Hillary wants to blame everyone else for her mounting legal troubles but she has no one to blame but herself". (more...)
DOJ Promises Lawmakers Quick Response To New Clinton-Related Emails
- November 04, 2016
The letter did not discuss whether the department officials were on board with Comey's decision to disclose the revived investigation last Friday. The FBI has, however, refused to comment on the reports . But he also pointed to norms that "limit public discussion of facts that are collected in the context" of ongoing investigations. During that review, agents came across some emails sent or received by Abedin, Weiner's now estranged wife. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
The letter did not discuss whether the department officials were on board with Comey's decision to disclose the revived investigation last Friday. The FBI has, however, refused to comment on the reports . But he also pointed to norms that "limit public discussion of facts that are collected in the context" of ongoing investigations. During that review, agents came across some emails sent or received by Abedin, Weiner's now estranged wife. (more...)
BoE's Carney says decision to stay to 2019 was 'relatively straightforward'
- November 04, 2016
Many in the markets hope that the court ruling will at the least delay the process of Britain's exit from the EU or diminish the government's ability to push through a so-called "hard Brexit", which would see Britain leave the European single market. (more...)
- November 04, 2016
Many in the markets hope that the court ruling will at the least delay the process of Britain's exit from the EU or diminish the government's ability to push through a so-called "hard Brexit", which would see Britain leave the European single market. (more...)
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