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DEMONETIZATION: Wholesale Price Inflation falls to 3.15% in November
- December 14, 2016
Data released by commerce and industry ministry on Wednesday showed WPI inflation in November was 3.15 per cent compared with 3.39 per cent in October. However, Inflation in cereal and wheat was higher than October. WPI inflation in manufactured products, which has a 64.97 per cent weight in the index, increased to 3.2 per cent from 2.67 per cent in the previous month. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
Data released by commerce and industry ministry on Wednesday showed WPI inflation in November was 3.15 per cent compared with 3.39 per cent in October. However, Inflation in cereal and wheat was higher than October. WPI inflation in manufactured products, which has a 64.97 per cent weight in the index, increased to 3.2 per cent from 2.67 per cent in the previous month. (more...)
How to find a Hatchimal: Tracking down this year's hottest toy
- December 14, 2016
Children have to nurture the toy throughout the process to get the creatures to come out. Not ready to give up the search just yet? Stores like Target now have signs up in their windows stating they are sold out of Hatchimals. The most he bought in one purchase was two weeks ago when he got 16 from a a Walmart. That means higher prices. Shoppers can bid on or buy a variety of brand new and hatched Hatchimals on eBay. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
Children have to nurture the toy throughout the process to get the creatures to come out. Not ready to give up the search just yet? Stores like Target now have signs up in their windows stating they are sold out of Hatchimals. The most he bought in one purchase was two weeks ago when he got 16 from a a Walmart. That means higher prices. Shoppers can bid on or buy a variety of brand new and hatched Hatchimals on eBay. (more...)
Credit Suisse Remains Cautious On International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)
- December 14, 2016
Analysts await International Business Machines Corp. ATR value of company was 2.35. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. restated a "neutral" rating and set a $147.00 price target on shares of International Business Machines Corp.in a research report on Wednesday, October 12th. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
Analysts await International Business Machines Corp. ATR value of company was 2.35. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. restated a "neutral" rating and set a $147.00 price target on shares of International Business Machines Corp.in a research report on Wednesday, October 12th. (more...)
Syrian army, Iraqi militia accused of 'slaughter' of civilians in Aleppo
- December 14, 2016
Osama Abu Zayd, a legal adviser for an umbrella group of rebel factions known as the Free Syrian Army, says the cease-fire went into effect Tuesday evening. Syrian government forces have shot dead scores of civilians in Aleppo, killing them as they fled or entered their homes and shooting them on the spot . (more...)
- December 14, 2016
Osama Abu Zayd, a legal adviser for an umbrella group of rebel factions known as the Free Syrian Army, says the cease-fire went into effect Tuesday evening. Syrian government forces have shot dead scores of civilians in Aleppo, killing them as they fled or entered their homes and shooting them on the spot . (more...)
Crackdown to target $100 notes, cash sales
- December 14, 2016
The future of cash payments over a certain limit will also be at the centre of a federal investigation of Australia's hidden "black economy", which has allowed billions of dollars in unpaid tax fall through the cracks. It is estimated that the "black economy" is worth over $20 billion, money which should be earning tax revenue. Despite the fact the average punter like you or I has probably seen or held a total of five hundies in our short lives on this planet, there's actually quite a lot of ... (more...)
- December 14, 2016
The future of cash payments over a certain limit will also be at the centre of a federal investigation of Australia's hidden "black economy", which has allowed billions of dollars in unpaid tax fall through the cracks. It is estimated that the "black economy" is worth over $20 billion, money which should be earning tax revenue. Despite the fact the average punter like you or I has probably seen or held a total of five hundies in our short lives on this planet, there's actually quite a lot of ... (more...)
Syrian Activists Say Aleppo Battle Has 'Reached Its End'
- December 14, 2016
High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein said Tuesday in a statement referring to the hard road ahead for Syria as rebels were expected to regroup in their next stronghold of Idlib. He estimated that about seven percent of the enclave remains under rebel control. The UN children's agency said Sunday that all children in Aleppo were suffering from trauma. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein said Tuesday in a statement referring to the hard road ahead for Syria as rebels were expected to regroup in their next stronghold of Idlib. He estimated that about seven percent of the enclave remains under rebel control. The UN children's agency said Sunday that all children in Aleppo were suffering from trauma. (more...)
Trump selects Tillerson for State, dismissing Russia ties
- December 14, 2016
Tillerson has reportedly close business relations with Russia and was awarded "Order of Friendship" - one of the country's most prestigious awards given to foreign nationals - by the Russian government in 2013. By choosing Tillerson, Trump adds another person to his Cabinet and circle of advisers who may favor a soft line toward Moscow, which is under US sanctions for its 2014 annexation of Crimea and at the center of allegations that it launched cyber attacks to disrupt the USA presidential ... (more...)
- December 14, 2016
Tillerson has reportedly close business relations with Russia and was awarded "Order of Friendship" - one of the country's most prestigious awards given to foreign nationals - by the Russian government in 2013. By choosing Tillerson, Trump adds another person to his Cabinet and circle of advisers who may favor a soft line toward Moscow, which is under US sanctions for its 2014 annexation of Crimea and at the center of allegations that it launched cyber attacks to disrupt the USA presidential ... (more...)
Asian stocks mixed ahead of Fed rates decision; oil soars
- December 14, 2016
Following Donald Trump's presidential victory, the U.S. dollar rallied, and expectations of a Fed rate hike also gained strength, leading to further falls in gold. Republican lawmakers want to subject the Fed's decisions to audits, limit its emergency loan powers and require it to use a formula in devising its rate policy. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
Following Donald Trump's presidential victory, the U.S. dollar rallied, and expectations of a Fed rate hike also gained strength, leading to further falls in gold. Republican lawmakers want to subject the Fed's decisions to audits, limit its emergency loan powers and require it to use a formula in devising its rate policy. (more...)
Trump Names Exxon's Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State Pick
- December 14, 2016
Then, due to Russia's aggression in the Crimea and Ukraine, Barack Obama and the US government placed sanctions on Russian Federation - and effectively blocked Tillerson's ability to drill for oil in the country. Guiding operations around the world that include more than 200 offices, Tillerson knows how to manage a global organisation and successfully navigate the complex architecture of world affairs and diverse foreign leaders, it argued. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
Then, due to Russia's aggression in the Crimea and Ukraine, Barack Obama and the US government placed sanctions on Russian Federation - and effectively blocked Tillerson's ability to drill for oil in the country. Guiding operations around the world that include more than 200 offices, Tillerson knows how to manage a global organisation and successfully navigate the complex architecture of world affairs and diverse foreign leaders, it argued. (more...)
Boeing announces plans to make fewer 777s
- December 14, 2016
The 777 production cut will affect employment and have a "modest impact" on Boeing's 2016 results, but won't alter its 2016 financial forecast, the company said. Lund said Boeing had already considered plans announced yesterday to start deliveries of fifteen 777-300ERs and fifteen 777-9s to Iran Air in 2018 in its assessment over whether or not to cut rates again. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
The 777 production cut will affect employment and have a "modest impact" on Boeing's 2016 results, but won't alter its 2016 financial forecast, the company said. Lund said Boeing had already considered plans announced yesterday to start deliveries of fifteen 777-300ERs and fifteen 777-9s to Iran Air in 2018 in its assessment over whether or not to cut rates again. (more...)
Local Pearl Harbor survivor honored in Mission, Kansas
- December 14, 2016
First, America can never again be caught off guard and there is nothing we Americans cannot do when we unite as one. "When he got the right angle, he banked over, turned his machine guns lose", Downing, now 103, said in an interview at a Waikiki hotel. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
First, America can never again be caught off guard and there is nothing we Americans cannot do when we unite as one. "When he got the right angle, he banked over, turned his machine guns lose", Downing, now 103, said in an interview at a Waikiki hotel. (more...)
Schenn scores in OT to back Stolarz, Flyers win 9th straight
- December 14, 2016
In the past week alone, they overcame two two-goals deficits to beat the Oilers on Thursday, and after falling behind 2-1 with 10:32 left in the third period against the Stars, Brayden Schenn completed the hat-trick, potting the tying goal and then game-winner with 2:15 left in a 4-2 win. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
In the past week alone, they overcame two two-goals deficits to beat the Oilers on Thursday, and after falling behind 2-1 with 10:32 left in the third period against the Stars, Brayden Schenn completed the hat-trick, potting the tying goal and then game-winner with 2:15 left in a 4-2 win. (more...)
Kanye West Visits Donald Trump In New York
- December 14, 2016
The U.S. Energy Department said on Tuesday it will not comply with a request from President-elect Donald Trump's transition team to provide a list of staff and contractors who have worked on domestic and worldwide efforts to reduce carbon emissions during the Obama administration. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
The U.S. Energy Department said on Tuesday it will not comply with a request from President-elect Donald Trump's transition team to provide a list of staff and contractors who have worked on domestic and worldwide efforts to reduce carbon emissions during the Obama administration. (more...)
IOC: Rio 2016, the most ideal imperfect Games
- December 14, 2016
We we will have an immediate challenge tomorrow with the final McLaren report. "We will deal (with it) as soon as we have the report". They then had to deal with a daily barrage of questions and criticism regarding organisation, with empty seats in venues and unsold tickets marring the start of the Olympics. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
We we will have an immediate challenge tomorrow with the final McLaren report. "We will deal (with it) as soon as we have the report". They then had to deal with a daily barrage of questions and criticism regarding organisation, with empty seats in venues and unsold tickets marring the start of the Olympics. (more...)
Oil prices leap after Russia and others agree to output cuts
- December 14, 2016
Brent oil futures soared five per cent to top $57 a barrel for the first time since July 2015 and USA crude leapt above $54 a barrel to send global inflation gauges spiking as well. International Brent crude was trading at US$55.67 per barrel at 0430 GMT, virtually unchanged from its last settlement. The agreement was followed by comments from top exporter Saudi Arabia's energy minister Khalid Al-Falih saying that the kingdom may be willing to cut output to below 10 million bpd. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
Brent oil futures soared five per cent to top $57 a barrel for the first time since July 2015 and USA crude leapt above $54 a barrel to send global inflation gauges spiking as well. International Brent crude was trading at US$55.67 per barrel at 0430 GMT, virtually unchanged from its last settlement. The agreement was followed by comments from top exporter Saudi Arabia's energy minister Khalid Al-Falih saying that the kingdom may be willing to cut output to below 10 million bpd. (more...)
Analytical Preview of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM)
- December 14, 2016
As the front-runner for US secretary of state , Chief Executive of Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) Rex Tillerson would bring a global business savvy seldom seen in a Cabinet member, let alone the country's top diplomat. Exxon Mobil Corp .'s payout ratio is now 140.19%. If you are viewing this piece of content on another website, it was stolen and reposted in violation of U.S. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
As the front-runner for US secretary of state , Chief Executive of Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) Rex Tillerson would bring a global business savvy seldom seen in a Cabinet member, let alone the country's top diplomat. Exxon Mobil Corp .'s payout ratio is now 140.19%. If you are viewing this piece of content on another website, it was stolen and reposted in violation of U.S. (more...)
Theresa May wins Brexit timetable vote in Parliament
- December 14, 2016
But David Pannick, one of the lawyers arguing against the government , said Wednesday that the government does not have the power to take Britain out of the European Union - removing rights granted to citizens by membership in the bloc - without the approval of lawmakers. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
But David Pannick, one of the lawyers arguing against the government , said Wednesday that the government does not have the power to take Britain out of the European Union - removing rights granted to citizens by membership in the bloc - without the approval of lawmakers. (more...)
Still no cause in Oakland fire that killed 36
- December 14, 2016
Jill Snyder, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, said that the electrical system of the so-called "Ghost Ship" warehouse was being studied by investigators but had not been singled out as the cause of the fatal December 2 blaze. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
Jill Snyder, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, said that the electrical system of the so-called "Ghost Ship" warehouse was being studied by investigators but had not been singled out as the cause of the fatal December 2 blaze. (more...)
Oil jumps to highest since mid-2015, Fed hike on horizon
- December 14, 2016
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 116.16 points, or 0.59 percent, to 19,912.59, the S&P 500 gained 15.31 points, or 0.678346 percent, to 2,272.27 and the Nasdaq Composite added 61.01 points, or 1.13 percent, to 5,473.55. Newell Brands, which owns brands including Rubbermaid, Elmer's and Mr. HIGH FLIER: JetBlue Airways rose after the company gave a stronger-than-expected guidance for a key revenue measure and reported improvement in November. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 116.16 points, or 0.59 percent, to 19,912.59, the S&P 500 gained 15.31 points, or 0.678346 percent, to 2,272.27 and the Nasdaq Composite added 61.01 points, or 1.13 percent, to 5,473.55. Newell Brands, which owns brands including Rubbermaid, Elmer's and Mr. HIGH FLIER: JetBlue Airways rose after the company gave a stronger-than-expected guidance for a key revenue measure and reported improvement in November. (more...)
Dollar takes breather, investors anxious about Fed rate outlook
- December 14, 2016
The Fed now forecasts two rate hikes in 2017 so the surprise would be if this changes. "I think they will maintain their previous projections to raise rates twice next year but if they turn more hawkish, the dollar will test its upside again", said Shinichiro Kadota, chief FX strategist at Barclays. (more...)
- December 14, 2016
The Fed now forecasts two rate hikes in 2017 so the surprise would be if this changes. "I think they will maintain their previous projections to raise rates twice next year but if they turn more hawkish, the dollar will test its upside again", said Shinichiro Kadota, chief FX strategist at Barclays. (more...)
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