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Mobile shopping continues to make an impact on Thanksgiving and Black Friday
- November 27, 2016
Consumers spent $3.34 billion shopping online on Friday, a 21.6 percent increase from the same day past year, according to Adobe , which tracks online retail transactions. Adobe attributed the shortfall to heavy discounting in the early hours of the holiday and-higher than-expected online revenue the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Consumers spent $3.34 billion shopping online on Friday, a 21.6 percent increase from the same day past year, according to Adobe , which tracks online retail transactions. Adobe attributed the shortfall to heavy discounting in the early hours of the holiday and-higher than-expected online revenue the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. (more...)
Kirk Cousins Yells "How You Like Me Now", Tussles Redskins GM's Hair
- November 27, 2016
With Ezekiel Elliott coming up, they will have their hands full and the Cowboys have proven they can dominate the clock when a team can't stop their running game. In that moment, it appeared Cousins was sending a message to McCloughan with the message being to pay him. At least their four-game streak of surrendering 30-plus points - first time that's happened for Pack since 1953 - will likely end in Philly. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
With Ezekiel Elliott coming up, they will have their hands full and the Cowboys have proven they can dominate the clock when a team can't stop their running game. In that moment, it appeared Cousins was sending a message to McCloughan with the message being to pay him. At least their four-game streak of surrendering 30-plus points - first time that's happened for Pack since 1953 - will likely end in Philly. (more...)
North Dakota officials: Protesters should leave federal land
- November 27, 2016
Col. John Henderson wrote in a letter to Dave Archambault, chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux, that as of December 5, any members of the public on the land north of the Cannonball River will be considered trespassers and could face charges. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Col. John Henderson wrote in a letter to Dave Archambault, chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux, that as of December 5, any members of the public on the land north of the Cannonball River will be considered trespassers and could face charges. (more...)
Demonetisation: Unaccounted deposits to attract 50 pc tax, 4-year lock
- November 27, 2016
Those who do not declare the unaccounted cash voluntarily could face a higher 90% tax and penalty. They will have to pay 50% tax and also forego the use of their money for four years. The government may bring this amendment in the current session of Parliament after getting the President's approval, the source added. Sources said the demonetisation was a big step to uproot black money and corruption but its very objective would have been defeated if the ill-gotten wealth made way into the ... (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Those who do not declare the unaccounted cash voluntarily could face a higher 90% tax and penalty. They will have to pay 50% tax and also forego the use of their money for four years. The government may bring this amendment in the current session of Parliament after getting the President's approval, the source added. Sources said the demonetisation was a big step to uproot black money and corruption but its very objective would have been defeated if the ill-gotten wealth made way into the ... (more...)
United Kingdom rejects Trump's call for Farage to be made U.S. ambassador
- November 27, 2016
Farage , the interim leader of the U.K. Independence Party, says he is "flattered" by Donald Trump's suggestion that he become Britain's ambassador to the United States. "Brexit Britain means huge global opportunities". "It is called trust and it is how the whole world of business operates", Farage wrote. "And people need to face up to this." . (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Farage , the interim leader of the U.K. Independence Party, says he is "flattered" by Donald Trump's suggestion that he become Britain's ambassador to the United States. "Brexit Britain means huge global opportunities". "It is called trust and it is how the whole world of business operates", Farage wrote. "And people need to face up to this." . (more...)
Trump's Stock in Oil Pipeline Company Raises Concern
- November 27, 2016
November 24, 2016. As the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe waits for a final court decision, expected in January, on its challenge to the Dakota Access pipeline project - which it fears will endanger the tribe's water supply and sacred grounds - many at the camps say they feel called to be there. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
November 24, 2016. As the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe waits for a final court decision, expected in January, on its challenge to the Dakota Access pipeline project - which it fears will endanger the tribe's water supply and sacred grounds - many at the camps say they feel called to be there. (more...)
Tropical Storm Otto kills four in Panama
- November 27, 2016
Tropical Storm Otto is lingering about 335 miles east-southeast of Bluefields, Nicaragua and 220 miles southeast of San Andres Island. Forecasters say Otto has gained hurricane status in the Caribbean as it edges closer to parts of Central America. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Tropical Storm Otto is lingering about 335 miles east-southeast of Bluefields, Nicaragua and 220 miles southeast of San Andres Island. Forecasters say Otto has gained hurricane status in the Caribbean as it edges closer to parts of Central America. (more...)
California Mosques Receive Letters Threatening Muslims
- November 27, 2016
The letter was sent to the Islamic Center of Long Beach in Signal Hill, California, the Islamic Center of Claremont in Pomona, California and to the Evergreen Islamic Center in San Jose, California. "It's bad that these hateful letters and acts are happening across the country and here locally", LongBeach Mayor RobertGarcia said in a statement Saturday. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
The letter was sent to the Islamic Center of Long Beach in Signal Hill, California, the Islamic Center of Claremont in Pomona, California and to the Evergreen Islamic Center in San Jose, California. "It's bad that these hateful letters and acts are happening across the country and here locally", LongBeach Mayor RobertGarcia said in a statement Saturday. (more...)
Obama promises North Atlantic Treaty Organisation support will continue on final trip to Greece
- November 27, 2016
The Nato alliance is absolutely vital to USA interests, President Barack Obama said yesterday, as he flew in to Europe to reassure jittery allies concerned by Donald Trump's shock presidential election victory. He pledged support for the Greek economy. Obama is joining the leaders of key European countries to discuss an array of security and economic challenges facing the trans-Atlantic partners as the US prepares for President-elect Donald Trump to take office in January. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
The Nato alliance is absolutely vital to USA interests, President Barack Obama said yesterday, as he flew in to Europe to reassure jittery allies concerned by Donald Trump's shock presidential election victory. He pledged support for the Greek economy. Obama is joining the leaders of key European countries to discuss an array of security and economic challenges facing the trans-Atlantic partners as the US prepares for President-elect Donald Trump to take office in January. (more...)
Black Friday shopping worth the wait?
- November 27, 2016
With the outcome settled, they're expecting the dollars to finally flow. The National Retail Federation , which has been bullish with projections in the past, expects holiday sales to grow 3.6 percent this year to $655.8 billion. At Westgate Shopping Mall, commuters could be seen jumping out of taxis even before they'd come to a complete stop, and racing to the nearest entrance and chosen shops. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
With the outcome settled, they're expecting the dollars to finally flow. The National Retail Federation , which has been bullish with projections in the past, expects holiday sales to grow 3.6 percent this year to $655.8 billion. At Westgate Shopping Mall, commuters could be seen jumping out of taxis even before they'd come to a complete stop, and racing to the nearest entrance and chosen shops. (more...)
Lilly Alzheimer's drug fails in big study; shares drop
- November 27, 2016
Those details may give investors new insight into Biogen's biggest bet - expensive trials testing its own experimental Alzheimer's drug, aducanumab. Shares of Lilly shed 10.5 percent on Wednesday following the report. Alzheimer's disease affects close to 5-million Americans. The worldwide trial involved 2,100 people with mild Alzheimer's disease who were tracked for 18 months. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Those details may give investors new insight into Biogen's biggest bet - expensive trials testing its own experimental Alzheimer's drug, aducanumab. Shares of Lilly shed 10.5 percent on Wednesday following the report. Alzheimer's disease affects close to 5-million Americans. The worldwide trial involved 2,100 people with mild Alzheimer's disease who were tracked for 18 months. (more...)
Will Turkey join SCO instead of EU?
- November 27, 2016
But I don't know how. Erdogan immediately blamed the coup, which took place in July, on Gulen, whose followers have infiltrated Turkish military, judiciary and civil service. Turkey is determined to root out its enemies at home and overseas, Erdogan has said, accusing western nations of siding with the coup plotters and harbouring terrorists. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
But I don't know how. Erdogan immediately blamed the coup, which took place in July, on Gulen, whose followers have infiltrated Turkish military, judiciary and civil service. Turkey is determined to root out its enemies at home and overseas, Erdogan has said, accusing western nations of siding with the coup plotters and harbouring terrorists. (more...)
Trudeau faces global criticism over statement on Fidel Castro's death
- November 27, 2016
Obama, meanwhile, noted that Castro's death would be met by "powerful emotions", namely from Cubans, saying that only history can "record and judge the enormous impact of this singular figure on the people and world around him". "He incarnated the Cuban revolution, in both its hopes and subsequent disillusionments", Hollande said in a statement. The attire suggested that at least some of Miami's Cuban-Americans are counting on president-elect Trump to play a crucial role in shaping USA ... (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Obama, meanwhile, noted that Castro's death would be met by "powerful emotions", namely from Cubans, saying that only history can "record and judge the enormous impact of this singular figure on the people and world around him". "He incarnated the Cuban revolution, in both its hopes and subsequent disillusionments", Hollande said in a statement. The attire suggested that at least some of Miami's Cuban-Americans are counting on president-elect Trump to play a crucial role in shaping USA ... (more...)
Lufthansa cancels hundreds more flights
- November 27, 2016
Lufthansa cancels 830 flights as pilots strike again was posted in Business of TheNews International - https://www.thenews.com.pk on November 25, 2016 and was last updated on November 25, 2016. Lufthansa regrets and apologizes for the inconvenience that the flight cancellations are causing its passengers. In total, Lufthansa had to cancel a quarter of its flights on each day, or about 1800 flights combined, affecting 215 000 passengers. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Lufthansa cancels 830 flights as pilots strike again was posted in Business of TheNews International - https://www.thenews.com.pk on November 25, 2016 and was last updated on November 25, 2016. Lufthansa regrets and apologizes for the inconvenience that the flight cancellations are causing its passengers. In total, Lufthansa had to cancel a quarter of its flights on each day, or about 1800 flights combined, affecting 215 000 passengers. (more...)
Terry out for two weeks
- November 27, 2016
Antonio Conte expects John Terry to be out for "two or three weeks" after the Chelsea captain picked up a muscular injury in training. "It's important to play good football to win the game". "It's right to put your passion, but in the right way, not in a bad way". Conte's preference for a settled 3-4-3 formation has seen him use the same starting lineup for five consecutive games, but has also left certain players questioning their Stamford Bridge futures. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
Antonio Conte expects John Terry to be out for "two or three weeks" after the Chelsea captain picked up a muscular injury in training. "It's important to play good football to win the game". "It's right to put your passion, but in the right way, not in a bad way". Conte's preference for a settled 3-4-3 formation has seen him use the same starting lineup for five consecutive games, but has also left certain players questioning their Stamford Bridge futures. (more...)
Shoppers continue visiting stores after Black Friday deals begin earlier this year
- November 27, 2016
On Friday morning, Macy's Inc. The U.S. National Retail Federation surveyed consumers heading into the holiday season about their shopping plans and found that almost 102 million people plan to shop online or in stores on Friday. By early morning, they were "just ready to sleep", Paradiso said. Gary Turnbull, general manager for Braehead, said the shopping centre opened an hour early to give punters an extra chance to find a Christmas deal. (more...)
- November 27, 2016
On Friday morning, Macy's Inc. The U.S. National Retail Federation surveyed consumers heading into the holiday season about their shopping plans and found that almost 102 million people plan to shop online or in stores on Friday. By early morning, they were "just ready to sleep", Paradiso said. Gary Turnbull, general manager for Braehead, said the shopping centre opened an hour early to give punters an extra chance to find a Christmas deal. (more...)
Oil prices up on optimism over OPEC deal
- November 26, 2016
Oil started the day in the positive, with United States crude briefly up by as much as $US1, on optimism that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would reach an agreement to cap production at its meeting in Vienna on November 30. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
Oil started the day in the positive, with United States crude briefly up by as much as $US1, on optimism that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would reach an agreement to cap production at its meeting in Vienna on November 30. (more...)
15-month window to negotiate Brexit — EU negotiator
- November 26, 2016
He described Verhofstadt as "a very nice man" who races British classic cars. "The basic position of all the institutions in Europe is very clear: The four freedoms are bound to each other". "It is impossible to find solutions where we destroy the so-called four freedoms". Mr Weber, leader of the centre-right European People's Party, said Mr Davis was unable to shed any light on British plans. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
He described Verhofstadt as "a very nice man" who races British classic cars. "The basic position of all the institutions in Europe is very clear: The four freedoms are bound to each other". "It is impossible to find solutions where we destroy the so-called four freedoms". Mr Weber, leader of the centre-right European People's Party, said Mr Davis was unable to shed any light on British plans. (more...)
Barclays Capital reiterated Drax Group PLC (LON:DRX) as 'Overweight'
- November 26, 2016
According to JP Morgan Cazenoves price target of 1051 on the company's stock this indicates the broker now believes there is an increase of 1.64% from PayPoint PLC's current price of 1034. This represents a dividend yield of 0.69%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 17th. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY NOTICE: This piece of content was originally reported by Marea Informative and is the propert of of Marea Informative. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
According to JP Morgan Cazenoves price target of 1051 on the company's stock this indicates the broker now believes there is an increase of 1.64% from PayPoint PLC's current price of 1034. This represents a dividend yield of 0.69%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 17th. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY NOTICE: This piece of content was originally reported by Marea Informative and is the propert of of Marea Informative. (more...)
How to scrap the Electoral College
- November 26, 2016
With Trump's ability to win all of these states, he created an nearly insurmountable deficit for Hillary to fill, despite winning the popular vote. Counties there finished canvassing and making their results official, and while Hillary Clinton picked up a few thousand votes, President-elect Donald Trump is still more than 10,000 votes ahead. (more...)
- November 26, 2016
With Trump's ability to win all of these states, he created an nearly insurmountable deficit for Hillary to fill, despite winning the popular vote. Counties there finished canvassing and making their results official, and while Hillary Clinton picked up a few thousand votes, President-elect Donald Trump is still more than 10,000 votes ahead. (more...)
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