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China-UK freight train service via Belarus now available
- January 03, 2017
China has just launched one of the world's longest train routes, from its eastern tip all the way to London. A train carrying electronic components, food and beverage, garment and mechanical products manufactured in China would set for one or several European countries more than 10,000 km away for about every three days over the past year. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
China has just launched one of the world's longest train routes, from its eastern tip all the way to London. A train carrying electronic components, food and beverage, garment and mechanical products manufactured in China would set for one or several European countries more than 10,000 km away for about every three days over the past year. (more...)
Analysts At Macquarie Research Maintained Kaz Minerals PLC (LON:KAZ) As Outperform
- January 03, 2017
Over the last twelve months Asos's share price has increased from 0.00 to 5003, changing by 0%. Several analysts recently weighed in on the company. The stock was sold at an average price of GBX 2,992 ($36.77), for a total value of £2,971,983.52 ($3,652,431.51). Ophir Energy Plc LON:OPHR has a 50 day moving average of 83.06 GBX and a 200 day moving average of 77.22 GBX. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
Over the last twelve months Asos's share price has increased from 0.00 to 5003, changing by 0%. Several analysts recently weighed in on the company. The stock was sold at an average price of GBX 2,992 ($36.77), for a total value of £2,971,983.52 ($3,652,431.51). Ophir Energy Plc LON:OPHR has a 50 day moving average of 83.06 GBX and a 200 day moving average of 77.22 GBX. (more...)
Vatican McDonald's opens despite cardinal protests
- January 03, 2017
The outlet, which is being called the "McVatican" is in the Pio Borgo district in Rome, a five minute walk away from the Vatican State. It was initially reported the tenets would have to assume some of the building's costs to accommodate the McDonald's , but the Vatican agency that approved the lease, the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APAS), denied that the fast food franchise would come at any cost to cardinals. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
The outlet, which is being called the "McVatican" is in the Pio Borgo district in Rome, a five minute walk away from the Vatican State. It was initially reported the tenets would have to assume some of the building's costs to accommodate the McDonald's , but the Vatican agency that approved the lease, the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APAS), denied that the fast food franchise would come at any cost to cardinals. (more...)
Conduent completes demerger from Xerox
- January 03, 2017
They set a "buy" rating and a $13.00 price target on the stock. Taking a quick look at this morning's bullish analyst notes, J.P. Morgan Securities raised its rating on XRX stock to "outperform" from "neutral" and its price target to $10.50 from $10.00. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
They set a "buy" rating and a $13.00 price target on the stock. Taking a quick look at this morning's bullish analyst notes, J.P. Morgan Securities raised its rating on XRX stock to "outperform" from "neutral" and its price target to $10.50 from $10.00. (more...)
China Uses First Aircraft Carrier in South China Sea Take-Off, Landing Drills
- January 03, 2017
President-elect Donald Trump's telephone call with the island's president that upset Beijing . Earlier this month, the Liaoning aircraft carrier and accompanying warships set sail for the Western Pacific, passing through the disputed sea - prompting Japan and Taiwan to announce that they were monitoring its activities. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
President-elect Donald Trump's telephone call with the island's president that upset Beijing . Earlier this month, the Liaoning aircraft carrier and accompanying warships set sail for the Western Pacific, passing through the disputed sea - prompting Japan and Taiwan to announce that they were monitoring its activities. (more...)
Australia's ANZ unloads stake in Chinese bank
- January 03, 2017
ANZ will use these proceeds to boost its tier one capital ratio by around 40 basis points. "It's a good start", Bell Potter banking analyst TS Lim said. Furthermore Mr. Elliott also said in a statement at that time that ANZ was continuing to look at openings to exit other businesses. "Hopefully they can build off this momentum", he said. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
ANZ will use these proceeds to boost its tier one capital ratio by around 40 basis points. "It's a good start", Bell Potter banking analyst TS Lim said. Furthermore Mr. Elliott also said in a statement at that time that ANZ was continuing to look at openings to exit other businesses. "Hopefully they can build off this momentum", he said. (more...)
Baggage handler trapped in cargo hold on United jet
- January 03, 2017
A baggage handler isn't saying how he ended up inside an aircraft's cargo hold during a flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Washington Dulles International Airport. Employees at Washington Dulles International Airport were informed by staff at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport through the Federal Aviation Administration that there was a possibility Gaskin may have ended up trapped on the plane. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
A baggage handler isn't saying how he ended up inside an aircraft's cargo hold during a flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Washington Dulles International Airport. Employees at Washington Dulles International Airport were informed by staff at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport through the Federal Aviation Administration that there was a possibility Gaskin may have ended up trapped on the plane. (more...)
Ford invests $700M in Mich., cancels plan for Mexico plant
- January 03, 2017
Fields said the manufacturing facility would receive $700 million in upgrades, and that Ford would cancel plans to relocate small-car manufacturing to Mexico, including Focus and C-Max, which would have cost the automaker $1.6 billion. Ford has revealed seven new electrified vehicles today at CES 2017, including an F-150 Hybrid version of its best-selling truck, and a Mustang Hybrid sports auto. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
Fields said the manufacturing facility would receive $700 million in upgrades, and that Ford would cancel plans to relocate small-car manufacturing to Mexico, including Focus and C-Max, which would have cost the automaker $1.6 billion. Ford has revealed seven new electrified vehicles today at CES 2017, including an F-150 Hybrid version of its best-selling truck, and a Mustang Hybrid sports auto. (more...)
LSE receives £434m offer from Euronext for French clearing business LCH
- January 03, 2017
The cash offer comes after several months of talks between the LSE and Euronext , which had previously complained that the Anglo-German merger of its nearest rivals risked stifling competition in European markets. Clearnet generated net profit of €36m in 2015 and is of a handful of clearing houses owned by the LSE. Stéphane Boujnah, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board of Euronext said: "The potential acquisition of Clearnet represents an opportunity for Euronext ... (more...)
- January 03, 2017
The cash offer comes after several months of talks between the LSE and Euronext , which had previously complained that the Anglo-German merger of its nearest rivals risked stifling competition in European markets. Clearnet generated net profit of €36m in 2015 and is of a handful of clearing houses owned by the LSE. Stéphane Boujnah, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Managing Board of Euronext said: "The potential acquisition of Clearnet represents an opportunity for Euronext ... (more...)
Tragic deaths: Carrie Fisher's daughter speaks out for first time
- January 03, 2017
She continued, "When I say spoke, I mean we texted each other on our smartphones, she in London and I in Laguna Beach". Fisher died December 27, at age 60, following a heart-related medical emergency on a flight from London to Los Angeles four days earlier. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
She continued, "When I say spoke, I mean we texted each other on our smartphones, she in London and I in Laguna Beach". Fisher died December 27, at age 60, following a heart-related medical emergency on a flight from London to Los Angeles four days earlier. (more...)
Trump claims to have inside information on Russian Hacking
- January 03, 2017
Donald Trump has repeatedly cast aside allegations by United States intelligence agencies that Russian Federation tried to influence the Presidential election through hacking. If you have something important to tell someone, "write it out and have it delivered by courier, the old-fashioned way, because I'll tell you what, no computer is safe". (more...)
- January 03, 2017
Donald Trump has repeatedly cast aside allegations by United States intelligence agencies that Russian Federation tried to influence the Presidential election through hacking. If you have something important to tell someone, "write it out and have it delivered by courier, the old-fashioned way, because I'll tell you what, no computer is safe". (more...)
Budget Session of Parliament likely from January 31;Union Budget on Feb 1
- January 03, 2017
In yet another surprise move by the PM Narendra Modi government, it has been revealed that Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is set to meet on Tuesday to take a call on advancing Budget 2017 Session of Parliament to last week of January. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
In yet another surprise move by the PM Narendra Modi government, it has been revealed that Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is set to meet on Tuesday to take a call on advancing Budget 2017 Session of Parliament to last week of January. (more...)
Latest Trump Tweets target Chevy Cruze 8:27 am Tue
- January 03, 2017
All Chevrolet Cruze sedans sold in the US are built in GM's assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio. StringerPresident-elect Donald Trump sent out a tweet Tuesday morning threatening to tax General Motors for manufacturing overseas. General Motors has been was singled out in the past by the President-elect as a company that's moving jobs out of the U.S. Trump could not impose a tariff on a company unilaterally. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
All Chevrolet Cruze sedans sold in the US are built in GM's assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio. StringerPresident-elect Donald Trump sent out a tweet Tuesday morning threatening to tax General Motors for manufacturing overseas. General Motors has been was singled out in the past by the President-elect as a company that's moving jobs out of the U.S. Trump could not impose a tariff on a company unilaterally. (more...)
Finland to Pay Money to the Unemployed People till 2019
- January 03, 2017
The state hopes that this will counter the dilemma that some individuals face when they have an opportunity to earn - but do not want to lose out on unemployment benefits. The money will still continue to be paid even after the person gets a job, to give them the incentive to stay in work. A jobless person may now refuse a low-income or short-term job in the fear of having his financial benefits reduced drastically under Finland's generous but complex social security system. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
The state hopes that this will counter the dilemma that some individuals face when they have an opportunity to earn - but do not want to lose out on unemployment benefits. The money will still continue to be paid even after the person gets a job, to give them the incentive to stay in work. A jobless person may now refuse a low-income or short-term job in the fear of having his financial benefits reduced drastically under Finland's generous but complex social security system. (more...)
Tony Abbott calls for aid to 'Palestinian terrorists' to be stopped
- January 03, 2017
The US House of Representatives will vote Thursday on a draft resolution condemning the recent UN Security Council rebuke of Israel's illegal settlement activities on the occupied Palestinian territories . "It was incredible to read Eugene Robinson's December 30 op-ed, "'Status quo' and its consequences to Israel", opposite the editorial "Right back where Mr. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
The US House of Representatives will vote Thursday on a draft resolution condemning the recent UN Security Council rebuke of Israel's illegal settlement activities on the occupied Palestinian territories . "It was incredible to read Eugene Robinson's December 30 op-ed, "'Status quo' and its consequences to Israel", opposite the editorial "Right back where Mr. (more...)
Iran names 29 foreign firms to bid for oil and gas projects
- January 03, 2017
NIOC signed first oil production contract under the IPC model in October 2016. The Islamic Republic is hoping that the new IPC model, part of its efforts to sweeten the terms it provides on oil development contracts, will help in attracting global investors and enhance output after years of sanctions. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
NIOC signed first oil production contract under the IPC model in October 2016. The Islamic Republic is hoping that the new IPC model, part of its efforts to sweeten the terms it provides on oil development contracts, will help in attracting global investors and enhance output after years of sanctions. (more...)
New year brings higher gasoline prices
- January 03, 2017
That would add up to about $120 to $180 more annually. Starting Jan. 1, MI drivers began to pay higher taxes at the pump and shell out more to renew their license plates in the state's first fuel tax hike in 20 years and the first major vehicle fee increase since 1983. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
That would add up to about $120 to $180 more annually. Starting Jan. 1, MI drivers began to pay higher taxes at the pump and shell out more to renew their license plates in the state's first fuel tax hike in 20 years and the first major vehicle fee increase since 1983. (more...)
Trump selects Robert Lighthizer as U.S. Trade Representative
- January 03, 2017
The president-elect has been highly critical of numerous free trade agreements, including the landmark NAFTA treaty signed by President Clinton, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a multinational trade deal urged on by President Obama. Sean Spicer, Trump's senior communications adviser, said last week that the USTR will remain the principal negotiator on trade deals, but Navarro, Ross and Greenblatt will also "be part of that process". (more...)
- January 03, 2017
The president-elect has been highly critical of numerous free trade agreements, including the landmark NAFTA treaty signed by President Clinton, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a multinational trade deal urged on by President Obama. Sean Spicer, Trump's senior communications adviser, said last week that the USTR will remain the principal negotiator on trade deals, but Navarro, Ross and Greenblatt will also "be part of that process". (more...)
Tesco cuts price of women's razors to match that of men's
- January 03, 2017
The move comes after the supermarket giant was found to be charging women twice as much for the product compared to similar shavers sold to men. The razors were exactly the same, but the pink ones cost double. "We have aligned the prices of these products so that the male and female razors are the same price per unit". "The big four have an opportunity here". (more...)
- January 03, 2017
The move comes after the supermarket giant was found to be charging women twice as much for the product compared to similar shavers sold to men. The razors were exactly the same, but the pink ones cost double. "We have aligned the prices of these products so that the male and female razors are the same price per unit". "The big four have an opportunity here". (more...)
Here's how to dispose of your Christmas tree
- January 03, 2017
Public works director Johnny Womack reminds everyone not to dump the trees in alleyways or dumpsters, as they can start fires. Non-yard waste customers must call Durham One Call at 919-560-1200 to make a "Christmas Tree Collection" service request between January 3 and February 2. (more...)
- January 03, 2017
Public works director Johnny Womack reminds everyone not to dump the trees in alleyways or dumpsters, as they can start fires. Non-yard waste customers must call Durham One Call at 919-560-1200 to make a "Christmas Tree Collection" service request between January 3 and February 2. (more...)
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