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Catalan separatists set to reclaim absolute majority: partial results
- December 22, 2017
The Spanish government had called the early vote in the hope of having a more moderate Catalan administration to deal with - the previous one held an illegal referendum to secede from Spain and its MPs then declared unilateral independence, triggering the country's worst political crisis in decades. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
The Spanish government had called the early vote in the hope of having a more moderate Catalan administration to deal with - the previous one held an illegal referendum to secede from Spain and its MPs then declared unilateral independence, triggering the country's worst political crisis in decades. (more...)
NY District Judge Tosses Emoluments Suit Against Trump for Lack of Standing
- December 22, 2017
A federal court in New York City has dismissed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump that alleged his failure to divest from the Trump business empire violated anti-corruption provisions of the Constitution. The Justice Department, in a statement, said it "appreciates the Court's ruling and its conclusion that Plaintiffs lack standing to pursue these claims in federal court, that Plaintiffs' claims do not fall within the zone of interests of the Emoluments Clauses, and that Plaintiffs' ... (more...)
- December 22, 2017
A federal court in New York City has dismissed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump that alleged his failure to divest from the Trump business empire violated anti-corruption provisions of the Constitution. The Justice Department, in a statement, said it "appreciates the Court's ruling and its conclusion that Plaintiffs lack standing to pursue these claims in federal court, that Plaintiffs' claims do not fall within the zone of interests of the Emoluments Clauses, and that Plaintiffs' ... (more...)
Johnson & Johnson (Put) (JNJ) Shareholder Capstone Investment Advisors Boosted Position; Cypress Semiconductor
- December 22, 2017
Capstone Investment Advisors Llc who had been investing in Johnson & Johnson (Put) for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $379.41 billion market cap company. Goldman Sachs upgraded Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ ) rating on Monday, March 14. Abner Herrman Brock Ltd Liability Corp holds 28,437 shares or 0.65% of its portfolio. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
Capstone Investment Advisors Llc who had been investing in Johnson & Johnson (Put) for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $379.41 billion market cap company. Goldman Sachs upgraded Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ ) rating on Monday, March 14. Abner Herrman Brock Ltd Liability Corp holds 28,437 shares or 0.65% of its portfolio. (more...)
Democrats plan to use tax bill to attack Republicans at midterms
- December 22, 2017
The 1986 tax overhaul was legislated over more than a year. "We got it done", Mr. Trump said at a midday cabinet meeting at the White House . The White House has claimed repeatedly that the tax bill could cost the president "a lot of money", without providing evidence. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
The 1986 tax overhaul was legislated over more than a year. "We got it done", Mr. Trump said at a midday cabinet meeting at the White House . The White House has claimed repeatedly that the tax bill could cost the president "a lot of money", without providing evidence. (more...)
Canada, US to host N. Korea crisis talks in January
- December 22, 2017
Further, he said that by attributing the WannaCry attack to North Korea, they want them to realize that the USA will move ahead to stop their behavior and work with companies such as Microsoft and Facebook. U.S. officials say it has given no indication it is willing to discuss giving up its nuclear program and Pyongyang has repeatedly denounced USA and South Korean military drills, which it says are a prelude to invasion. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
Further, he said that by attributing the WannaCry attack to North Korea, they want them to realize that the USA will move ahead to stop their behavior and work with companies such as Microsoft and Facebook. U.S. officials say it has given no indication it is willing to discuss giving up its nuclear program and Pyongyang has repeatedly denounced USA and South Korean military drills, which it says are a prelude to invasion. (more...)
Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:LUV) Position Boosted by Tredje AP fonden
- December 22, 2017
Market capitalization is the total market value of all of a company's outstanding shares. 441.14 million shares or 4.78% less from 463.31 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Quinn Opportunity Prtn Ltd Liability Corporation holds 0.04% or 5,000 shares in its portfolio. Price T Rowe Assocs Inc Md invested in 0.07% or 7.15M shares. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
Market capitalization is the total market value of all of a company's outstanding shares. 441.14 million shares or 4.78% less from 463.31 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Quinn Opportunity Prtn Ltd Liability Corporation holds 0.04% or 5,000 shares in its portfolio. Price T Rowe Assocs Inc Md invested in 0.07% or 7.15M shares. (more...)
The Bull Case for Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)
- December 22, 2017
The company was initiated on Thursday, October 6 by UBS. The stock increased 1.72% or $0.121 during the last trading session, reaching $7.1606. The stock was sold at an average price of $53.06, for a total transaction of $8,449,274.40. (NYSE:UNP) by 37,297 shares to 162,787 shares, valued at $18.88M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. It also increased its holding in Triumph Group Inc. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
The company was initiated on Thursday, October 6 by UBS. The stock increased 1.72% or $0.121 during the last trading session, reaching $7.1606. The stock was sold at an average price of $53.06, for a total transaction of $8,449,274.40. (NYSE:UNP) by 37,297 shares to 162,787 shares, valued at $18.88M in 2017Q3, according to the filing. It also increased its holding in Triumph Group Inc. (more...)
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath questions Karnataka government over beef consumption
- December 22, 2017
For his maiden visit to Mumbai on Friday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will roll out the red carpet for investments and hold one-on-one meetings with several industry captains, including Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra, Tata Trusts chairman Ratan Tata and Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, among others. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
For his maiden visit to Mumbai on Friday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will roll out the red carpet for investments and hold one-on-one meetings with several industry captains, including Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra, Tata Trusts chairman Ratan Tata and Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, among others. (more...)
Winter weather advisory for many areas as snow, freezing rain moves in
- December 22, 2017
Thursday night the low will be about 9 degrees and wind chill values will make it feel like 1 below zero, the weather service says. Snow could fall through about 2 p.m., NWS predicts. CHRISTMAS EVE: Mostly sunny with almost average temperatures . New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Snow from morning onward in the northern half of New England, and a mix of lighter snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain in Southern New England, mostly midday onward. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
Thursday night the low will be about 9 degrees and wind chill values will make it feel like 1 below zero, the weather service says. Snow could fall through about 2 p.m., NWS predicts. CHRISTMAS EVE: Mostly sunny with almost average temperatures . New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Snow from morning onward in the northern half of New England, and a mix of lighter snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain in Southern New England, mostly midday onward. (more...)
Featured Stock for Investors: Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL)
- December 22, 2017
The overall volume in the last trading session was 2.87 million shares. About 2.35 million shares traded. Vectrus, Inc. (NYSE:VEC) has risen 23.72% since December 20, 2016 and is uptrending. First Quadrant Lp Ca accumulated 114,370 shares. The New York-based Clearbridge Invests Lc has invested 0.06% in Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL ). (more...)
- December 22, 2017
The overall volume in the last trading session was 2.87 million shares. About 2.35 million shares traded. Vectrus, Inc. (NYSE:VEC) has risen 23.72% since December 20, 2016 and is uptrending. First Quadrant Lp Ca accumulated 114,370 shares. The New York-based Clearbridge Invests Lc has invested 0.06% in Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL ). (more...)
U.S. to Propose New Sanctions Against North Korea at UN Security Council
- December 22, 2017
Two North Korean cargo vessels, Ul Ji Bong 6 and Rung Ra 2 along with two North Korean oil tankers Sam Jong 2 and Rye Song Gang 1 are on the proposed blacklist as are the Chinese tugboat Yu Yuan and the Glory Hope 1 (also known as Orient Shenyu), a Panama-flagged cargo ship. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
Two North Korean cargo vessels, Ul Ji Bong 6 and Rung Ra 2 along with two North Korean oil tankers Sam Jong 2 and Rye Song Gang 1 are on the proposed blacklist as are the Chinese tugboat Yu Yuan and the Glory Hope 1 (also known as Orient Shenyu), a Panama-flagged cargo ship. (more...)
Orlando Magic can learn a lesson from Chicago Bulls
- December 22, 2017
That unselfishness is a trait coach Fred Hoiberg believed his group had flashed previously but was struggling to display under the lights because of inexperience, poor shooting and a lack of his preferred pace. "We've got to play really above ourselves right now to get a win", Orlando coach Frank Vogel said. Mirotic this season is averaging 20 points per game. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
That unselfishness is a trait coach Fred Hoiberg believed his group had flashed previously but was struggling to display under the lights because of inexperience, poor shooting and a lack of his preferred pace. "We've got to play really above ourselves right now to get a win", Orlando coach Frank Vogel said. Mirotic this season is averaging 20 points per game. (more...)
Obamacare enrollment dips only slightly for 2018
- December 22, 2017
She also noted Wednesday that people were not allowed to submit late applications that they had started before Friday's enrollment deadline. In any case, the higher-than-anticipated information exchanges ran counter to President Donald Trump's professions this year that the law was "dead", "completed" and "gone", and in addition his expressly expressed arrangement to "let Obamacare flop" so as to compel Democrats to back its nullification. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
She also noted Wednesday that people were not allowed to submit late applications that they had started before Friday's enrollment deadline. In any case, the higher-than-anticipated information exchanges ran counter to President Donald Trump's professions this year that the law was "dead", "completed" and "gone", and in addition his expressly expressed arrangement to "let Obamacare flop" so as to compel Democrats to back its nullification. (more...)
VP Mike Pence Makes Unannounced Trip To Afghanistan
- December 22, 2017
The surprise trip to Afghanistan marks the first by either him or President Donald Trump . Pence flew in late Thursday night on a military plane landing at Bagram Airfield, the largest USA airfield in the country, according to Reuters. But he said the U.S. is committed to helping Afghanistan achieve peace and security. Top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, met with Afghan leaders in recent months in hopes of stabilizing the country. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
The surprise trip to Afghanistan marks the first by either him or President Donald Trump . Pence flew in late Thursday night on a military plane landing at Bagram Airfield, the largest USA airfield in the country, according to Reuters. But he said the U.S. is committed to helping Afghanistan achieve peace and security. Top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, met with Afghan leaders in recent months in hopes of stabilizing the country. (more...)
Clare council approves Trump's 'wall' at Doonbeg
- December 22, 2017
County Clare planners have granted permission for "costal erosion management works". The new works would not be visible, being covered by sand and a cobble bank which backs the beach, Trump International Golf Links and Hotel, Doonbeg, said previous year. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
County Clare planners have granted permission for "costal erosion management works". The new works would not be visible, being covered by sand and a cobble bank which backs the beach, Trump International Golf Links and Hotel, Doonbeg, said previous year. (more...)
Second Legal Battle Over Abortion Rights for Immigrant Teens Takes Unexpected Turns
- December 22, 2017
The teen briefly rescinded her request for an abortion after she said her mother and the person lined up to serve as her US sponsor threatened to beat her if she had an abortion, according to the memo. On Thursday, the government filed the documents on the public docket, with several sections fully redacted. The Justice Department asked the judge to keep that section under seal because it reflected the type of internal agency communications that are privileged and, as a result, shielded from ... (more...)
- December 22, 2017
The teen briefly rescinded her request for an abortion after she said her mother and the person lined up to serve as her US sponsor threatened to beat her if she had an abortion, according to the memo. On Thursday, the government filed the documents on the public docket, with several sections fully redacted. The Justice Department asked the judge to keep that section under seal because it reflected the type of internal agency communications that are privileged and, as a result, shielded from ... (more...)
Israel's Netanyahu calls United Nations 'house of lies' ahead of Jerusalem vote
- December 22, 2017
But 35 countries abstained including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Mexico, the Philippines, Romania and Rwanda. Trump had gone a step further than US Ambassador Haley who hinted in a tweet and a letter to most of the 193 United Nations member states on Tuesday that the US would retaliate against countries that vote in favour of the resolution calling on the president to rescind his decision. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
But 35 countries abstained including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Mexico, the Philippines, Romania and Rwanda. Trump had gone a step further than US Ambassador Haley who hinted in a tweet and a letter to most of the 193 United Nations member states on Tuesday that the US would retaliate against countries that vote in favour of the resolution calling on the president to rescind his decision. (more...)
Boehringer agrees to pay $13.5M to settle misleading marketing charges
- December 22, 2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says the state will receive more than $153,000 in a national settlement with a prescription drug manufacturer. Falsely stated that Atrovent® and Combivent® could be used at doses that exceeded the maximum dosage recommendation in the product labeling and that they were essential for treatment of COPD. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says the state will receive more than $153,000 in a national settlement with a prescription drug manufacturer. Falsely stated that Atrovent® and Combivent® could be used at doses that exceeded the maximum dosage recommendation in the product labeling and that they were essential for treatment of COPD. (more...)
Protesters Found Not Guilty in DC Inauguration Riot Trial
- December 22, 2017
In response, MPD encircled and arrested en masse one large group of protesters. "The defendants, including protesters, two street medics, and a photojournalist, originally faced a felony charge of inciting a riot", WAMU wrote. That hope appears to be in vain. Those cases are expected to continue, in small batches, into 2018, and the acquittal of the defendants in the first trial could have serious implications for the cases that follow. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
In response, MPD encircled and arrested en masse one large group of protesters. "The defendants, including protesters, two street medics, and a photojournalist, originally faced a felony charge of inciting a riot", WAMU wrote. That hope appears to be in vain. Those cases are expected to continue, in small batches, into 2018, and the acquittal of the defendants in the first trial could have serious implications for the cases that follow. (more...)
United Nations mulls urgent new North Korea sanctions
- December 22, 2017
Though the United States and China are reported to be working on a draft resolution, it is unclear if China will agree to implement them. The latest draft would build on previous sanctions that restrict crude and refined oil deliveries to North Korea , most of which are supplied by China. (more...)
- December 22, 2017
Though the United States and China are reported to be working on a draft resolution, it is unclear if China will agree to implement them. The latest draft would build on previous sanctions that restrict crude and refined oil deliveries to North Korea , most of which are supplied by China. (more...)
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