Markets
Stock market rally fades ahead of US holiday
- November 24, 2016
The Dow Jones Industrial Average broke above 19,000 for the first time ever shortly after the open, with Boeing contributing the most gains. United States stocks dipped today as a drop in the healthcare sector took the shine off a post-election rally that had powered Wall Street to record levels. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The Dow Jones Industrial Average broke above 19,000 for the first time ever shortly after the open, with Boeing contributing the most gains. United States stocks dipped today as a drop in the healthcare sector took the shine off a post-election rally that had powered Wall Street to record levels. (more...)
Stocks mixed: S&P down but Dow hits new record high
- November 24, 2016
ET. Investor sentiment is strong which puts the index in a position to challenge the contract high at 4919.50... The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA - 19,083.18) hit a new all-time intraday best of 19,083.76, before settling up 59.3 points, or 0.3%. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
ET. Investor sentiment is strong which puts the index in a position to challenge the contract high at 4919.50... The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA - 19,083.18) hit a new all-time intraday best of 19,083.76, before settling up 59.3 points, or 0.3%. (more...)
GameStop Black Friday 2016 Best Deals and Ads allure avid shoppers
- November 24, 2016
Black Friday 2016 is nearly here and major tech companies and retailers across not just the US, but all over the world are gearing up to the event with hugely discounted deals. According to PlayStation Europe's Twitter account, Black Friday will start a little early this year for folks in that part of the world, with the deals going live on Thursday, November 24. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Black Friday 2016 is nearly here and major tech companies and retailers across not just the US, but all over the world are gearing up to the event with hugely discounted deals. According to PlayStation Europe's Twitter account, Black Friday will start a little early this year for folks in that part of the world, with the deals going live on Thursday, November 24. (more...)
Japan, S.Korea sign intelligence-sharing pact
- November 24, 2016
South Korea and Japan were on the verge of signing an intelligence-sharing deal in June 2012, but Seoul backtracked at the last minute in response to a public outcry. Earlier in the day, Seoul and Tokyo formally signed the information sharing accord , known as the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA), the first military pact between them since South Korea's liberation from Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
South Korea and Japan were on the verge of signing an intelligence-sharing deal in June 2012, but Seoul backtracked at the last minute in response to a public outcry. Earlier in the day, Seoul and Tokyo formally signed the information sharing accord , known as the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA), the first military pact between them since South Korea's liberation from Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule. (more...)
Markets await testimony from Yellen; dollar likely in focus
- November 24, 2016
RETAIL: Teen clothing company Abercrombie & Fitch sank 14.3% to $14.51 after it reported weak sales and a smaller profit than analysts had expected. Gap's said fewer people visited its stores heading into the holiday season. BONDS: Bond prices inched higher. Shoppers are not spending as much on clothes and are moving toward discount chains. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note (U.S.:US10Y), which moves inversely to its price, was higher at 2.339 percent, while the yield on the ... (more...)
- November 24, 2016
RETAIL: Teen clothing company Abercrombie & Fitch sank 14.3% to $14.51 after it reported weak sales and a smaller profit than analysts had expected. Gap's said fewer people visited its stores heading into the holiday season. BONDS: Bond prices inched higher. Shoppers are not spending as much on clothes and are moving toward discount chains. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note (U.S.:US10Y), which moves inversely to its price, was higher at 2.339 percent, while the yield on the ... (more...)
British workers' 'DREADFUL' decade of ZERO wage growth
- November 24, 2016
Mr Hammond said there was an urgent need to steel the country for hard times ahead, as the Office for Budget Responsibility published its bleak forecasts on Wednesday, highlighting lower GDP, trade and wage growth and higher government borrowing. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Mr Hammond said there was an urgent need to steel the country for hard times ahead, as the Office for Budget Responsibility published its bleak forecasts on Wednesday, highlighting lower GDP, trade and wage growth and higher government borrowing. (more...)
Obama: American democracy bigger than 1 person
- November 24, 2016
Greek riot police used tear gas and stun grenades. Obama informed the Greek audience why those values are so important. President Barack Obama has issued a warning against "crude nationalism" in the wake of Donald Trump's victory, saying the NY billionaire had tapped into a "troubling" strain of rhetoric playing on Americans' fears of globalisation to win the presidency. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Greek riot police used tear gas and stun grenades. Obama informed the Greek audience why those values are so important. President Barack Obama has issued a warning against "crude nationalism" in the wake of Donald Trump's victory, saying the NY billionaire had tapped into a "troubling" strain of rhetoric playing on Americans' fears of globalisation to win the presidency. (more...)
Greek Ferries Tied up in Port During 24-Hour Seamen's Strike
- November 24, 2016
Turnout in rallies and street protests has been low in recent years as austerity fatigue sets in. State hospital doctors, school teachers and municipality workers joined the nationwide strike called by Greece's main public sector union ADEDY. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Turnout in rallies and street protests has been low in recent years as austerity fatigue sets in. State hospital doctors, school teachers and municipality workers joined the nationwide strike called by Greece's main public sector union ADEDY. (more...)
Toronto to propose road tolls on Gardiner and DVP
- November 24, 2016
Tory was not available for comment Wednesday night. "For too long, we have been underinvesting in our city, making life harder for everyone". Tory will rule out the lion's share of the levies contained in staff reports released Thursday for consideration before his executive committee. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Tory was not available for comment Wednesday night. "For too long, we have been underinvesting in our city, making life harder for everyone". Tory will rule out the lion's share of the levies contained in staff reports released Thursday for consideration before his executive committee. (more...)
(WFC) Cut to Underperform at BMO Capital Markets
- November 24, 2016
As for as concerns shares volumes, in share of capital Wells Fargo & Firm (NYSE: WFC ) has 5043.40 million outstanding shares amid them 5009.24 million shares have been floated in market exchange. Until a thorough, written policy is developed by the OCC, officials should refrain from granting relief from the toughest sanctions permitted, according to the memo dated November 18. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
As for as concerns shares volumes, in share of capital Wells Fargo & Firm (NYSE: WFC ) has 5043.40 million outstanding shares amid them 5009.24 million shares have been floated in market exchange. Until a thorough, written policy is developed by the OCC, officials should refrain from granting relief from the toughest sanctions permitted, according to the memo dated November 18. (more...)
Turkish central bank lifts interest rates to buoy currency
- November 24, 2016
Shortly before the rate decision, a chief adviser to Erdogan, Bulent Gedikli, said there were no foreign exchange problems for the state, banking sector or individuals and that it was wrong to present currency fluctuations as unhealthy. It also increased its overnight lending rate - the highest of the multiple rates it uses to set policy - to 8.5 percent from 8.25 percent. In evening trade, it has lost 1.0 percent against the dollar to trade at 3.4 lira to the greenback. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Shortly before the rate decision, a chief adviser to Erdogan, Bulent Gedikli, said there were no foreign exchange problems for the state, banking sector or individuals and that it was wrong to present currency fluctuations as unhealthy. It also increased its overnight lending rate - the highest of the multiple rates it uses to set policy - to 8.5 percent from 8.25 percent. In evening trade, it has lost 1.0 percent against the dollar to trade at 3.4 lira to the greenback. (more...)
Trump names his first woman to a top-level post
- November 24, 2016
The official isn't authorized to publicly discuss the matter and requests anonymity. "He should be forced to take an IQ test before being allowed to enter the GOP debate", Trump followed up in June. The Pences plan to spend Thanksgiving Day in MS, where their son, Michael, is in Marine Corps pilot training. Trump takes over from Democratic President Barack Obama on January 20. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The official isn't authorized to publicly discuss the matter and requests anonymity. "He should be forced to take an IQ test before being allowed to enter the GOP debate", Trump followed up in June. The Pences plan to spend Thanksgiving Day in MS, where their son, Michael, is in Marine Corps pilot training. Trump takes over from Democratic President Barack Obama on January 20. (more...)
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif condemns India's 'deliberate targeting of innocent civilians'
- November 24, 2016
The conversation between the two DGMOs comes on a day when the Indian Army pounded a Pakistan army camp and some of the civilian areas in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir with mortars to avenge the killing of three Indian soldiers in Machhal sector. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
The conversation between the two DGMOs comes on a day when the Indian Army pounded a Pakistan army camp and some of the civilian areas in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir with mortars to avenge the killing of three Indian soldiers in Machhal sector. (more...)
Lufthansa pilot strike forces 1800 flight cancelations
- November 24, 2016
This week's two-day strike is the 14th by pilots' union Cockpit since April 2014. On Wednesday evening, the union said the walkouts would continue on Friday too, but only on short-haul flights. The airline announced it would implement an additional special flight schedule for the second strike day, with which more than two thirds of all Lufthansa Group flights will be saved. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
This week's two-day strike is the 14th by pilots' union Cockpit since April 2014. On Wednesday evening, the union said the walkouts would continue on Friday too, but only on short-haul flights. The airline announced it would implement an additional special flight schedule for the second strike day, with which more than two thirds of all Lufthansa Group flights will be saved. (more...)
What's Open, What's Closed in La Grange This Thanksgiving
- November 24, 2016
Visit www.poughkeepsiejournal.com a rundown of the top online Black Friday deals. Black Friday Opening hours: Special sale starts at 6:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day. of the following day. In 2015, 102 million shoppers nationwide trekked to stores over the Thanksgiving weekend, down from 147 million shoppers in 2012, according to the National Retail Federation. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Visit www.poughkeepsiejournal.com a rundown of the top online Black Friday deals. Black Friday Opening hours: Special sale starts at 6:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day. of the following day. In 2015, 102 million shoppers nationwide trekked to stores over the Thanksgiving weekend, down from 147 million shoppers in 2012, according to the National Retail Federation. (more...)
What's open, what's closed on Thanksgiving Day
- November 24, 2016
Thanksgiving, which falls on November 24 this year, is a federal and state holiday, meaning government offices are closed . However, CBL said any department store , movie theater , restaurant and retailer with an exterior mall entrance can open today. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Thanksgiving, which falls on November 24 this year, is a federal and state holiday, meaning government offices are closed . However, CBL said any department store , movie theater , restaurant and retailer with an exterior mall entrance can open today. (more...)
Some gobble down turkey, then shop to start holiday season
- November 24, 2016
Open Nov. 25 from 8 a.m.to 9 p.m. The store will be open early on Thanksgiving at 7 a.m. for anyone else looking to do some last minute shopping. But in recent years, shopping has been a part of the mix - as some head to the mall on Thanksgiving Day searching for early sales, while also avoiding the frenzy of Black Friday crowds. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Open Nov. 25 from 8 a.m.to 9 p.m. The store will be open early on Thanksgiving at 7 a.m. for anyone else looking to do some last minute shopping. But in recent years, shopping has been a part of the mix - as some head to the mall on Thanksgiving Day searching for early sales, while also avoiding the frenzy of Black Friday crowds. (more...)
South Korea: Prosecutors say they will likely question president over scandal
- November 24, 2016
Yonhap quoted a Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office official as saying Sunday that the questioning is most likely to take place later this week. Democratic Party chief Choo Mi-ae surprised some onlookers by proposing talks with Park on Monday before retracting her offer under pressure from an opposition bloc that is adamant the president should step down. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
Yonhap quoted a Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office official as saying Sunday that the questioning is most likely to take place later this week. Democratic Party chief Choo Mi-ae surprised some onlookers by proposing talks with Park on Monday before retracting her offer under pressure from an opposition bloc that is adamant the president should step down. (more...)
Azerbaijan Signals OPEC Wants Big Cuts From Non-OPEC Producers
- November 24, 2016
That would imply a supply cut of more than 1.2 million barrels per day, according to Reuters calculations. This indicates that traders foresee no major change in the supply-demand imbalance in the near term, despite ongoing efforts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to rein in output. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
That would imply a supply cut of more than 1.2 million barrels per day, according to Reuters calculations. This indicates that traders foresee no major change in the supply-demand imbalance in the near term, despite ongoing efforts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to rein in output. (more...)
Global shares gain, lifted by oil price rally on Wall Street
- November 24, 2016
MAKING BANK: Higher bond yields are linked to higher interest rates, so the rising yields helped bank stocks turn higher. The euro edged up to $1.0603 from $1.0589. Crude futures had surged more than four percent on Monday, although gains tailed off Tuesday, as OPEC's twice-yearly gathering on November 30 approaches. (more...)
- November 24, 2016
MAKING BANK: Higher bond yields are linked to higher interest rates, so the rising yields helped bank stocks turn higher. The euro edged up to $1.0603 from $1.0589. Crude futures had surged more than four percent on Monday, although gains tailed off Tuesday, as OPEC's twice-yearly gathering on November 30 approaches. (more...)
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