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President Bush Treated for Pneumonia, Barbara Bush Also Hospitalized
- January 19, 2017
Bush's 92-year-old father, former President George H.W. Bush, was hospitalized for respiratory issues over the weekend. A spokesman for the former president at first said he was expected to be released "soon". George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, are still planning to attend, according to Freddy Ford, a spokesman for the office of the 43rd president. From there he went on to hold a host of different titles, including chairman of the Republican National Committee, the USA envoy to China, ... (more...)
- January 19, 2017
Bush's 92-year-old father, former President George H.W. Bush, was hospitalized for respiratory issues over the weekend. A spokesman for the former president at first said he was expected to be released "soon". George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, are still planning to attend, according to Freddy Ford, a spokesman for the office of the 43rd president. From there he went on to hold a host of different titles, including chairman of the Republican National Committee, the USA envoy to China, ... (more...)
How much will Trump's inauguration cost? And how much comes from taxpayers?
- January 19, 2017
As The Wall Street Journal reported , there will be a dinner Tuesday night for 500 guests that will introduce foreign diplomats to the new administration. "We made some great progress to refine requirements for Air Force One, to streamline the process, to streamline certain features, all of that will lead to a better airplane at a lower cost", Muilenberg said after the meeting. (more...)
- January 19, 2017
As The Wall Street Journal reported , there will be a dinner Tuesday night for 500 guests that will introduce foreign diplomats to the new administration. "We made some great progress to refine requirements for Air Force One, to streamline the process, to streamline certain features, all of that will lead to a better airplane at a lower cost", Muilenberg said after the meeting. (more...)
Fed Expects to Hike Rates a Few Times a Year Through 2019
- January 19, 2017
She says Fed officials, who boosted rates for a second time last month. US central bankers are bracing for what could be an economic regime shift. Right now, the Fed continues to provide so-called easy monetary policy with short-term interest rates sitting between 0.5% and 0.75%. (more...)
- January 19, 2017
She says Fed officials, who boosted rates for a second time last month. US central bankers are bracing for what could be an economic regime shift. Right now, the Fed continues to provide so-called easy monetary policy with short-term interest rates sitting between 0.5% and 0.75%. (more...)
Supreme Court sets a date for Brexit ruling
- January 19, 2017
The government is asking 11 Supreme Court judges to overturn that decision. The judges will release their ruling at 9:30 a.m. local time, the court said Wednesday. May discloses some of the details of her negotiating stance to the parliamentarians. May has promised to give lawmakers a vote on the final deal, potentially forcing ministers to choose between backing the agreement or forcing the U.K.to leave the bloc without a deal. (more...)
- January 19, 2017
The government is asking 11 Supreme Court judges to overturn that decision. The judges will release their ruling at 9:30 a.m. local time, the court said Wednesday. May discloses some of the details of her negotiating stance to the parliamentarians. May has promised to give lawmakers a vote on the final deal, potentially forcing ministers to choose between backing the agreement or forcing the U.K.to leave the bloc without a deal. (more...)
Trump on disapproval polls: The feeling is mutual
- January 19, 2017
Trump slammed the latest polling in a tweet Tuesday morning, calling the results "rigged" and suggesting the media is underestimating him in the same way that they did in the run-up to the presidential election. Instead, they are measuring current public opinion among all Americans, not just voters or likely voters. He can become the best one if he is able to manage well as said by him. (more...)
- January 19, 2017
Trump slammed the latest polling in a tweet Tuesday morning, calling the results "rigged" and suggesting the media is underestimating him in the same way that they did in the run-up to the presidential election. Instead, they are measuring current public opinion among all Americans, not just voters or likely voters. He can become the best one if he is able to manage well as said by him. (more...)
Middle class tax cuts proposed in Gov. Cuomo's 2017-18 budget
- January 19, 2017
The tax, which also affects married. The governor says it would leave 3 million New Yorkers uninsured and cost the state billions if there is no replacement plan in place. "That's part of the normal budget negotiations, not just with New York City, it's with every city across the state literally". One of those issues discussed is Trump's call to repeal the Affordable Care Act. (more...)
- January 19, 2017
The tax, which also affects married. The governor says it would leave 3 million New Yorkers uninsured and cost the state billions if there is no replacement plan in place. "That's part of the normal budget negotiations, not just with New York City, it's with every city across the state literally". One of those issues discussed is Trump's call to repeal the Affordable Care Act. (more...)
Australian cheese company buys Vegemite off Kraft as part of $484m deal
- January 19, 2017
Bega believes the deal will add value to its existing operations, as well as bringing new talented personnel on board through the deal. "The move enables Mondelez International to further focus its portfolio and drive profitable growth by investing in its core snacks categories and Power Brands", Mondelez said in a statement, including Cadbury chocolate and Oreo cookies. (more...)
- January 19, 2017
Bega believes the deal will add value to its existing operations, as well as bringing new talented personnel on board through the deal. "The move enables Mondelez International to further focus its portfolio and drive profitable growth by investing in its core snacks categories and Power Brands", Mondelez said in a statement, including Cadbury chocolate and Oreo cookies. (more...)
Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.'s (NAK) jumped 22.55% in past week
- January 19, 2017
This number is based on a scale from 1 to 5. Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NYSE:NAK) announce that as a result of strong demand, it has increased the size of its previously announced bought deal offering to 17,600,000 common shares of the Company at the price of US$1.85 per Offered Share (the "Issue Price") for aggregate gross proceeds of US$32.56 million. (more...)
- January 19, 2017
This number is based on a scale from 1 to 5. Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NYSE:NAK) announce that as a result of strong demand, it has increased the size of its previously announced bought deal offering to 17,600,000 common shares of the Company at the price of US$1.85 per Offered Share (the "Issue Price") for aggregate gross proceeds of US$32.56 million. (more...)
Congress leaders detained by police while protesting over Demonetisation
- January 19, 2017
Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad also said that the RBI had been reduced to a "rubber stamp of the government" and demanded RBI Governor Urjit Patel's resignation. The Congressmen were detained by police when they tried to gherao the RBI and lock it down, alleging that the bank has failed on all fronts to address the woes of common man after the Centre announced demonetisation of high value notes in November previous year. (more...)
- January 19, 2017
Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad also said that the RBI had been reduced to a "rubber stamp of the government" and demanded RBI Governor Urjit Patel's resignation. The Congressmen were detained by police when they tried to gherao the RBI and lock it down, alleging that the bank has failed on all fronts to address the woes of common man after the Centre announced demonetisation of high value notes in November previous year. (more...)
Stock Perspective: Canadian National Railway Company (NYSE:CNI) Earnings in View
- January 19, 2017
The stock now has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $75.50. Canadian Pacific Railway Limited was upgraded to "buy" by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus. Bernstein. Investors of record on Friday, December 30th will be paid a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $1.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.04%. (more...)
- January 19, 2017
The stock now has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $75.50. Canadian Pacific Railway Limited was upgraded to "buy" by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus. Bernstein. Investors of record on Friday, December 30th will be paid a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $1.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.04%. (more...)
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. Q1 Earnings Advance 2%
- January 19, 2017
Several other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in AMTD. Calvert Investment Management reported 18,407 shares or 0.02% of all its holdings. Principal Fincl Gru Inc accumulated 0% or 54,771 shares. TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation NASDAQ has an Earning Per Share for the upcoming year at 6.10%. (more...)
- January 19, 2017
Several other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in AMTD. Calvert Investment Management reported 18,407 shares or 0.02% of all its holdings. Principal Fincl Gru Inc accumulated 0% or 54,771 shares. TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation NASDAQ has an Earning Per Share for the upcoming year at 6.10%. (more...)
Student-loan case throws down regulatory gauntlet
- January 19, 2017
Some of the allegations at the heart of the bureau's complaint involved income-repayment programs, which help struggling borrowers to afford their loan payments. Navient was formerly part of Sallie Mae. "The timing of this lawsuit-midnight action filed on the eve of a new administration-reflects their political motivations", it said in a statement. (more...)
- January 19, 2017
Some of the allegations at the heart of the bureau's complaint involved income-repayment programs, which help struggling borrowers to afford their loan payments. Navient was formerly part of Sallie Mae. "The timing of this lawsuit-midnight action filed on the eve of a new administration-reflects their political motivations", it said in a statement. (more...)
The Vetr Inc. Downgraded Marathon Oil Corp. (MRO) to Buy
- January 19, 2017
These ratios are important while doing valuation of the company or the shares of the company. The Company has 537.31 million shares outstanding and 521.60 million shares were floated in market. Finally, Trust Co. of Vermont increased its stake in Marathon Oil Corporation by 49.2% in the third quarter. This rally in Marathon Oil was driven by the big jump in crude oil prices on the heels of the OPEC agreement to cut production by 1.2 million barrels per day. (more...)
- January 19, 2017
These ratios are important while doing valuation of the company or the shares of the company. The Company has 537.31 million shares outstanding and 521.60 million shares were floated in market. Finally, Trust Co. of Vermont increased its stake in Marathon Oil Corporation by 49.2% in the third quarter. This rally in Marathon Oil was driven by the big jump in crude oil prices on the heels of the OPEC agreement to cut production by 1.2 million barrels per day. (more...)
Earnings Whispers: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) And Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI)
- January 19, 2017
At the moment 21 analysts are watching Kinder Morgan , Inc. That is compared with the $0.13 in EPS it reported during the same period a year ago. Kinder Morgan's dividend payout ratio is presently -416.67%. The Market Capitalization of the company stands at 49.82 Billion. The stock was bought at an average price of $21.41 per share, for a total transaction of $14,987,000.00. (more...)
- January 19, 2017
At the moment 21 analysts are watching Kinder Morgan , Inc. That is compared with the $0.13 in EPS it reported during the same period a year ago. Kinder Morgan's dividend payout ratio is presently -416.67%. The Market Capitalization of the company stands at 49.82 Billion. The stock was bought at an average price of $21.41 per share, for a total transaction of $14,987,000.00. (more...)
Lowe's layoff could affect as many as 20 ME workers
- January 19, 2017
According to a statement, most of the cuts are at the store levels, with others concurring at distribution centers and customer support centers. Lowe's has 11 stores in the midstate and about 25 stores within 75 to 80 miles of Harrisburg. (more...)
- January 19, 2017
According to a statement, most of the cuts are at the store levels, with others concurring at distribution centers and customer support centers. Lowe's has 11 stores in the midstate and about 25 stores within 75 to 80 miles of Harrisburg. (more...)
China factories caught making fake branded food products with harmful ingredients
- January 19, 2017
The Beijing News reporter accompanied a police raid of the factories, after years of successful evasion by the counterfeiters. Apart from the unsanitary conditions of the factories, they also used industrial salt banned from human consumption because of its cancer-causing ingredients. (more...)
- January 19, 2017
The Beijing News reporter accompanied a police raid of the factories, after years of successful evasion by the counterfeiters. Apart from the unsanitary conditions of the factories, they also used industrial salt banned from human consumption because of its cancer-causing ingredients. (more...)
Markets tread lower before key Brexit speech
- January 19, 2017
In UK stocks, Burberry shares rose 26p to 1,637p after the luxury retailer confirmed new boss Marco Gobbetti would officially join the company as an executive chairman on January 27, and take his role as chief executive after July 5. Although many investors were playing safe, some said that the likely impact of the speech was mostly priced in. By early afternoon, the United Kingdom currency was broadly unchanged against the dollar, trading at $1.2055, but fell 0.43% against the euro, ... (more...)
- January 19, 2017
In UK stocks, Burberry shares rose 26p to 1,637p after the luxury retailer confirmed new boss Marco Gobbetti would officially join the company as an executive chairman on January 27, and take his role as chief executive after July 5. Although many investors were playing safe, some said that the likely impact of the speech was mostly priced in. By early afternoon, the United Kingdom currency was broadly unchanged against the dollar, trading at $1.2055, but fell 0.43% against the euro, ... (more...)
Yellen Sees "A Few" Rate Hikes Per Year Until 2019
- January 18, 2017
Trump has criticized both the Fed and Yellen's handling of monetary policy, raising concerns that his administration and a Republican-controlled Congress might implement legislation to change how the central bank operates. "What I can tell you is what we expect-along with a very large caveat that our interest rate expectations will change as our outlook for the economy changes". (more...)
- January 18, 2017
Trump has criticized both the Fed and Yellen's handling of monetary policy, raising concerns that his administration and a Republican-controlled Congress might implement legislation to change how the central bank operates. "What I can tell you is what we expect-along with a very large caveat that our interest rate expectations will change as our outlook for the economy changes". (more...)
Vodafone launches Super 4G plan that offers 4 times more data
- January 18, 2017
Customers buying a 1 GB and 10 GB 4G data packs can now enjoy 4GB and 22 GB data, for Rs250 and Rs999, respectively, Vodafone said in a statement. Apart from this, the company is giving 22GB of data on a recharge of Rs 999. With this move, now Vodafone has started offering the existing 4G data services with extra data. The offer is worth Rs 9,000 and can be availed between January 4 and February 28, 2017. (more...)
- January 18, 2017
Customers buying a 1 GB and 10 GB 4G data packs can now enjoy 4GB and 22 GB data, for Rs250 and Rs999, respectively, Vodafone said in a statement. Apart from this, the company is giving 22GB of data on a recharge of Rs 999. With this move, now Vodafone has started offering the existing 4G data services with extra data. The offer is worth Rs 9,000 and can be availed between January 4 and February 28, 2017. (more...)
Won't renegotiate n-deal because of Trump: Iranian President
- January 18, 2017
US President-elect Donald Trump risks isolating the United States if he decides to dismantle the Iran nuclear agreement in order to satisfy the Israel lobby, says an American political analyst . Helga Schmid, Secretary General of the European Union's foreign policy service in Brussels, said on Tuesday Trump's foreign policy team had misunderstood the nuclear deal and that it was not up for renegotiation. (more...)
- January 18, 2017
US President-elect Donald Trump risks isolating the United States if he decides to dismantle the Iran nuclear agreement in order to satisfy the Israel lobby, says an American political analyst . Helga Schmid, Secretary General of the European Union's foreign policy service in Brussels, said on Tuesday Trump's foreign policy team had misunderstood the nuclear deal and that it was not up for renegotiation. (more...)
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