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Veterans begin to assemble near Dakota Access protest camp
- December 07, 2016
Dakota Access attorney William Scherman said in a November 15 document filed in U.S. District Court in Washington that further delay could "threaten the very survival" of the $3.8 billion privately funded project, which would carry North Dakota oil through the Dakotas and Iowa to a shipping point in IL. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
Dakota Access attorney William Scherman said in a November 15 document filed in U.S. District Court in Washington that further delay could "threaten the very survival" of the $3.8 billion privately funded project, which would carry North Dakota oil through the Dakotas and Iowa to a shipping point in IL. (more...)
Supreme Court upholds broad power to curb insider trading
- December 07, 2016
The Supreme Court heard Salman's appeal on October 5 amid competing rulings by federal appeals courts in San Francisco, where his case was heard, and NY, where a wave of insider trading prosecutions has been pursued recently. The justices said the benefit need not be "something of a pecuniary or similarly valuable nature". The Court may have felt the need to reiterate the principle set out in Dirks after the Second Circuit Court of Appeals appeared to narrow it two years ago in USA v. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
The Supreme Court heard Salman's appeal on October 5 amid competing rulings by federal appeals courts in San Francisco, where his case was heard, and NY, where a wave of insider trading prosecutions has been pursued recently. The justices said the benefit need not be "something of a pecuniary or similarly valuable nature". The Court may have felt the need to reiterate the principle set out in Dirks after the Second Circuit Court of Appeals appeared to narrow it two years ago in USA v. (more...)
Big Gains for US Factory Orders
- December 07, 2016
The strength came from a 93.8 percent surge in the volatile category of commercial aircraft. Excluding transport, there was a 0.7% monthly increase following a 0.6% gain for September with orders declining 2.6% over the year. Stronger output in manufacturing would help support overall economic growth. Analysts expect the economy will expand at a 2 percent rate in the current quarter. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
The strength came from a 93.8 percent surge in the volatile category of commercial aircraft. Excluding transport, there was a 0.7% monthly increase following a 0.6% gain for September with orders declining 2.6% over the year. Stronger output in manufacturing would help support overall economic growth. Analysts expect the economy will expand at a 2 percent rate in the current quarter. (more...)
Analyst's Recommendations: The Michaels Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIK) , Swift Transportation Company (NYSE
- December 07, 2016
Pacer Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in Michaels Cos .by 501.5% in the second quarter. Finally, Bayesian Capital Management LP purchased a new position in Michaels Cos . A number of research firms have recently weighed in on MIK . Analysts rating the company a 3 indicate a Hold recommendation. Bank of America Corp. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
Pacer Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in Michaels Cos .by 501.5% in the second quarter. Finally, Bayesian Capital Management LP purchased a new position in Michaels Cos . A number of research firms have recently weighed in on MIK . Analysts rating the company a 3 indicate a Hold recommendation. Bank of America Corp. (more...)
Italy senate to vote on budget Wednesday
- December 07, 2016
However, if the crisis were to become acute, there is a risk that the Italian government might have no choice but to go through with an unpopular "bail-in" of the banks, where an institution's creditors and depositors take a loss on their holdings. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
However, if the crisis were to become acute, there is a risk that the Italian government might have no choice but to go through with an unpopular "bail-in" of the banks, where an institution's creditors and depositors take a loss on their holdings. (more...)
Stagecoach hits a bump in the road owing to low fuel costs
- December 07, 2016
The company, which operates Coach USA and Megabus in North America, said expectations for adjusted earnings in 2016-17 were unchanged, and recommended an interim dividend of 3.8p a share, up 8.6%. The sharpest fall was in UK Rail, where operating profit more than halved. Stagecoach said the division had been hit by a poor operational performance from Network Rail. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
The company, which operates Coach USA and Megabus in North America, said expectations for adjusted earnings in 2016-17 were unchanged, and recommended an interim dividend of 3.8p a share, up 8.6%. The sharpest fall was in UK Rail, where operating profit more than halved. Stagecoach said the division had been hit by a poor operational performance from Network Rail. (more...)
Elder Scrolls Online Update Brings Player Housing Early Next Year
- December 07, 2016
Most others will require you to complete the tutorial and earn certain achievements in the zone where the home is located. Along with the normal furnishings, players will be able to decorate their homes with rare and unusual items from the Achievement and Luxury Furnishers, both of which are new with Homestead. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
Most others will require you to complete the tutorial and earn certain achievements in the zone where the home is located. Along with the normal furnishings, players will be able to decorate their homes with rare and unusual items from the Achievement and Luxury Furnishers, both of which are new with Homestead. (more...)
Rosberg Retires From Formula One as Mercedes Start Driver Search
- December 07, 2016
Rosberg retired five days after beating British team-mate Lewis Hamilton to clinch his first world title. Rosberg started his career with Williams F1 team, for whom he raced from 2006 till 2009. "Now the decision is on the bosses, Toto's phone must have been overheating since Friday, many drivers have called him, but I respect that process and I want to go for the best option". (more...)
- December 07, 2016
Rosberg retired five days after beating British team-mate Lewis Hamilton to clinch his first world title. Rosberg started his career with Williams F1 team, for whom he raced from 2006 till 2009. "Now the decision is on the bosses, Toto's phone must have been overheating since Friday, many drivers have called him, but I respect that process and I want to go for the best option". (more...)
Bank of England Promises Action In Uproar Over Non-Veggie Banknotes
- December 07, 2016
This is unacceptable to millions of vegans , vegetarians, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and others in the UK. "There has got to be other ways of making money without using animal products". The new plastic £5 notes marked a new era for British banknotes and have extra security features to prevent forgeries. Doug Maw, who started a petition against its use, said he was "disgusted" a more suitable alternative had not been sourced. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
This is unacceptable to millions of vegans , vegetarians, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and others in the UK. "There has got to be other ways of making money without using animal products". The new plastic £5 notes marked a new era for British banknotes and have extra security features to prevent forgeries. Doug Maw, who started a petition against its use, said he was "disgusted" a more suitable alternative had not been sourced. (more...)
Japanese company to invest $50B in US, create 50K jobs
- December 07, 2016
Son, who wore a red tie and red sweater under his suit jacket, told reporters his company would create jobs by investing in start-up companies in the United States. Softbank's core companies include: Softbank Corp., Sprint Corporation, Yahoo Japan Corporation and Softbank Commerce & Service Corp. Following the Son-Trump meeting, Sprint stock on Tuesday temporarily jumped 7.0% in NY trading from Monday's close to $8.61. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
Son, who wore a red tie and red sweater under his suit jacket, told reporters his company would create jobs by investing in start-up companies in the United States. Softbank's core companies include: Softbank Corp., Sprint Corporation, Yahoo Japan Corporation and Softbank Commerce & Service Corp. Following the Son-Trump meeting, Sprint stock on Tuesday temporarily jumped 7.0% in NY trading from Monday's close to $8.61. (more...)
United Kingdom house price growth slows in November weakness to persist in near-term
- December 07, 2016
House price growth accelerated in November, said the monthly index from Halifax building society, but is set to slow over the coming year as pressures build in the housing market. But the majority of people in that survey still expected house prices to be higher in a year's time. "With housing market activity coming off its recent lows and the economy now resilient, house prices look likely to rise modestly in the near term". (more...)
- December 07, 2016
House price growth accelerated in November, said the monthly index from Halifax building society, but is set to slow over the coming year as pressures build in the housing market. But the majority of people in that survey still expected house prices to be higher in a year's time. "With housing market activity coming off its recent lows and the economy now resilient, house prices look likely to rise modestly in the near term". (more...)
Pakistani Passenger Plane Crashes
- December 07, 2016
Reports said that the former Pakistani pop star Junaid Jamshed is feared dead in the crash. There were no immediate details on casualties but Pakistan's interior ministry dispatched a team with experts on identifying bodies through DNA tests. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
Reports said that the former Pakistani pop star Junaid Jamshed is feared dead in the crash. There were no immediate details on casualties but Pakistan's interior ministry dispatched a team with experts on identifying bodies through DNA tests. (more...)
The Carrier deal has proven to be a big win for Trump
- December 07, 2016
This would have resulted in the loss of 1,400 jobs. Second, Trump claimed this was just business as usual. It is motivated entirely by the desire of the union officials to maintain the flow of income from dues payments, which means stanching the movement of jobs out of the country. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
This would have resulted in the loss of 1,400 jobs. Second, Trump claimed this was just business as usual. It is motivated entirely by the desire of the union officials to maintain the flow of income from dues payments, which means stanching the movement of jobs out of the country. (more...)
Trading Ledger: Keeping an Eye on Dominion Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:DM)
- December 07, 2016
Regent Investment Management LLC bought a new position in American Midstream Partners during the third quarter worth $202,000. Institutional investors own 33.18% of the company's stock. The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 7th were issued a $0.50 dividend. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
Regent Investment Management LLC bought a new position in American Midstream Partners during the third quarter worth $202,000. Institutional investors own 33.18% of the company's stock. The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 7th were issued a $0.50 dividend. (more...)
The Best Places To Work In 2017
- December 07, 2016
While a company has yet to take the top spot two years in a row, past winners don't tend to fall precipitously. Airbnb was first for 2016, Google led for 2015, and Twitter won for 2014. In other words, these results are based on what employees anonymously tell Glassdoor about their employer. Glassdoor asks employees to rate their employer overall, rate their CEO, as well as five job attributes like career opportunities, compensation and work-life balance. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
While a company has yet to take the top spot two years in a row, past winners don't tend to fall precipitously. Airbnb was first for 2016, Google led for 2015, and Twitter won for 2014. In other words, these results are based on what employees anonymously tell Glassdoor about their employer. Glassdoor asks employees to rate their employer overall, rate their CEO, as well as five job attributes like career opportunities, compensation and work-life balance. (more...)
Trump heads back out on road for 'thank you' tour
- December 07, 2016
A retired neurosurgeon, Carson has as much experience formulating housing policy as the vast majority of Americans - absolutely none. "With Ben Carson wanting to hit his mother on head with a hammer, stab a friend and Pyramids built for grain storage - don't people get it?" That's like... (more...)
- December 07, 2016
A retired neurosurgeon, Carson has as much experience formulating housing policy as the vast majority of Americans - absolutely none. "With Ben Carson wanting to hit his mother on head with a hammer, stab a friend and Pyramids built for grain storage - don't people get it?" That's like... (more...)
New Zealand PM John Key announces resignation
- December 07, 2016
Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key sit together at the ASEAN Summit. " This is the hardest decision I've ever made and I don't know what I'll do next ", he told a news conference, adding that he had never seen himself as a career politician. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key sit together at the ASEAN Summit. " This is the hardest decision I've ever made and I don't know what I'll do next ", he told a news conference, adding that he had never seen himself as a career politician. (more...)
Apple claims external reasons behind iphone thermal incidents
- December 07, 2016
In a statement to AFP late Tuesday, the USA tech giant said it had retrieved units for analysis and conducted thorough tests on phones which had experienced "thermal events", but brushed off safety concerns. The company's statement makes it clear that it is a forthright manufacturing problem and It is emphasizing that it's not a safety issue. "It will allow us to gather information over the coming weeks which may potentially help us improve the algorithms used to manage battery performance ... (more...)
- December 07, 2016
In a statement to AFP late Tuesday, the USA tech giant said it had retrieved units for analysis and conducted thorough tests on phones which had experienced "thermal events", but brushed off safety concerns. The company's statement makes it clear that it is a forthright manufacturing problem and It is emphasizing that it's not a safety issue. "It will allow us to gather information over the coming weeks which may potentially help us improve the algorithms used to manage battery performance ... (more...)
Brent Crude Oil rose over $54 a barrel on OPEC deal
- December 07, 2016
While crude prices rallied on news of the cuts, some traders expressed concern that rising us rig counts could undermine OPEC production cuts. "Had we not chose to switch to gas, we would today be anxious about how to announce a rise in the tariffs by nearly 10%", Dr Muscat said. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
While crude prices rallied on news of the cuts, some traders expressed concern that rising us rig counts could undermine OPEC production cuts. "Had we not chose to switch to gas, we would today be anxious about how to announce a rise in the tariffs by nearly 10%", Dr Muscat said. (more...)
Low fuel controversy: Six pilots taken off duty
- December 07, 2016
The Parliament on the other hand was assured that the DGCA will probe into how three flights to Kolkata including one with Banerjee on board reportedly had low fuel. The IndiGO statement after the incident said: "The flight was kept on hold for landing due to air traffic congestion at Kolkata ". For half an hour the plane was circling in the air and was provided priority landing only after the pilot reported that the plane was low on fuel. (more...)
- December 07, 2016
The Parliament on the other hand was assured that the DGCA will probe into how three flights to Kolkata including one with Banerjee on board reportedly had low fuel. The IndiGO statement after the incident said: "The flight was kept on hold for landing due to air traffic congestion at Kolkata ". For half an hour the plane was circling in the air and was provided priority landing only after the pilot reported that the plane was low on fuel. (more...)
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