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Mavericks Interested In Trading Wesley Matthews For 1st Round Pick
- January 29, 2018
With the trade deadline just under two weeks away, this is significant news coming out of Dallas from a significant source in Stein. The Dallas Mavericks could look to part ways with their defensive anchor and most prominent three-point shooter Wesley Matthews in the midst of another subpar season, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times . (more...)
- January 29, 2018
With the trade deadline just under two weeks away, this is significant news coming out of Dallas from a significant source in Stein. The Dallas Mavericks could look to part ways with their defensive anchor and most prominent three-point shooter Wesley Matthews in the midst of another subpar season, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times . (more...)
The world's tallest man, smallest woman visit pyramids
- January 29, 2018
Both Sultan and Jyoti were measured in 2011 and entered the record books. No, it's not a miniature photography trick, but the photoshoot of the world's tallest man and the world's shortest woman . Jyoti, who is 25-years-old, met 36-year-old Sultan in Egypt's Giza city on the west bank of the Nile. The campaign that brought Kosen and Amge to the Pyramids was organised in cooperation between the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and the Guinness Book of World Records. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Both Sultan and Jyoti were measured in 2011 and entered the record books. No, it's not a miniature photography trick, but the photoshoot of the world's tallest man and the world's shortest woman . Jyoti, who is 25-years-old, met 36-year-old Sultan in Egypt's Giza city on the west bank of the Nile. The campaign that brought Kosen and Amge to the Pyramids was organised in cooperation between the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and the Guinness Book of World Records. (more...)
Trump's slap at 'fake' media draws boos, hisses from Davos crowd
- January 29, 2018
Instead it got Donald Trump the salesman. "If you cut through it, it's a more acceptable message - that a strong America makes for a more peaceful and prosperous world". "The U.S.is open for foreign direct investment, we're open for business", Sorrell said. "We support free trade but it needs to be fair and it needs to be reciprocal", he said at WEF, Davos . (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Instead it got Donald Trump the salesman. "If you cut through it, it's a more acceptable message - that a strong America makes for a more peaceful and prosperous world". "The U.S.is open for foreign direct investment, we're open for business", Sorrell said. "We support free trade but it needs to be fair and it needs to be reciprocal", he said at WEF, Davos . (more...)
PM inaugurates North-Bound Carriageway of Lyari Expressway
- January 29, 2018
The project which was estimated to be completed in 2003 for Rs3 billion is now costing around Rs23bn, according to information provided to the Sindh High Court earlier. The prime minister is also expected to attend a meeting of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's Sindh chapter. He said all projects being now completed under the supervision of the federal government were supplementing the provincial government's uplift schemes and these should not be viewed as running parallel to each other. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
The project which was estimated to be completed in 2003 for Rs3 billion is now costing around Rs23bn, according to information provided to the Sindh High Court earlier. The prime minister is also expected to attend a meeting of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's Sindh chapter. He said all projects being now completed under the supervision of the federal government were supplementing the provincial government's uplift schemes and these should not be viewed as running parallel to each other. (more...)
I would be tougher than May in Brexit talks
- January 29, 2018
Some MPs have singled out Mr Hammond for criticism, fearing he is undermining the PM from within the Cabinet. Respected backbencher Johnny Mercer refused to comment on the PM's future but told the Mail on Sunday she must face down domestic challenges such as the NHS as well as dealing with Brexit "or we will pay the price" with voters. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Some MPs have singled out Mr Hammond for criticism, fearing he is undermining the PM from within the Cabinet. Respected backbencher Johnny Mercer refused to comment on the PM's future but told the Mail on Sunday she must face down domestic challenges such as the NHS as well as dealing with Brexit "or we will pay the price" with voters. (more...)
TX Reduces Stake in Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK)
- January 29, 2018
Sachem Head Capital Management Lp decreased Tesaro Inc (TSRO) stake by 18.26% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. For Alaska Air Group, its latest earnings (trailing twelve month) is $775.0M, which compared to last year's level, has dropped by -13.02%. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Sachem Head Capital Management Lp decreased Tesaro Inc (TSRO) stake by 18.26% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. For Alaska Air Group, its latest earnings (trailing twelve month) is $775.0M, which compared to last year's level, has dropped by -13.02%. (more...)
Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna Win Best Rap/Sung Performance at Grammys 2018
- January 29, 2018
At the end, Lamar closed with: "Jay for president". Lamar beat Jay-Z in all of his three wins - best rap song , performance and music video for Humble . If there was any question that Kendrick isn't one of the best rappers out there right now-if not the best-this performance swiftly shut that down. The names of the victims were displayed behind them as they performed. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
At the end, Lamar closed with: "Jay for president". Lamar beat Jay-Z in all of his three wins - best rap song , performance and music video for Humble . If there was any question that Kendrick isn't one of the best rappers out there right now-if not the best-this performance swiftly shut that down. The names of the victims were displayed behind them as they performed. (more...)
Hundreds evacuated as Seine bursts its banks
- January 29, 2018
Those centimetres are significant for art lovers, as they're the difference between museums nervously watching river gauges and madly scrambling to save 35,000 pieces of threatened art. Nevertheless, Parisians appeared unfazed, saying the deluge had not affected their daily lives too much. However fears of flooding like that of 1910, which saw the Seine rise to 8.62 metres, shutting down much of Paris's basic infrastructure, looks unlikely. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Those centimetres are significant for art lovers, as they're the difference between museums nervously watching river gauges and madly scrambling to save 35,000 pieces of threatened art. Nevertheless, Parisians appeared unfazed, saying the deluge had not affected their daily lives too much. However fears of flooding like that of 1910, which saw the Seine rise to 8.62 metres, shutting down much of Paris's basic infrastructure, looks unlikely. (more...)
Gunmen attack Kabul military academy: Security sources
- January 29, 2018
The facility is in Kabul's District 5, in the western part of the city. The French AFP news agency cited an Afghan security source as saying early on January 29 that some of the attackers at the military academy have been killed. Security has reportedly cut off access to roads surrounding the academy. Earlier, a series of blasts have been heard neard the military academy, according to witness, Reuters reported. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
The facility is in Kabul's District 5, in the western part of the city. The French AFP news agency cited an Afghan security source as saying early on January 29 that some of the attackers at the military academy have been killed. Security has reportedly cut off access to roads surrounding the academy. Earlier, a series of blasts have been heard neard the military academy, according to witness, Reuters reported. (more...)
Steady Activities: Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC), Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC)
- January 29, 2018
After a recent check, the 14-day RSIfor Marsh & Mclennan Companies (MMC) is now at 70.48, the 7-day stands at 85.90, and the 3-day is sitting at 98.67. Therefore 53% are positive. MasTec had 44 analyst reports since August 3, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. On Monday, July 10 the stock rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets with " Buy ". (more...)
- January 29, 2018
After a recent check, the 14-day RSIfor Marsh & Mclennan Companies (MMC) is now at 70.48, the 7-day stands at 85.90, and the 3-day is sitting at 98.67. Therefore 53% are positive. MasTec had 44 analyst reports since August 3, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. On Monday, July 10 the stock rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets with " Buy ". (more...)
Drawn into magnetic field, death in MRI room
- January 29, 2018
Maru took the cylinder in, which was sucked towards the machine by its magnetic force. Suddenly Maru was sucked into the device, becoming trapped between the machine's frame and the metal oxygen cylinder he was holding. What is not clear from the police version is how the trolley, if metallic, could have escaped the machine's magnetic field. Any metallic objects, such as pins, screws, jewellery, clothing with metallic fibres or threads, zippers, buttons, hooks, or underwire are not allowed ... (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Maru took the cylinder in, which was sucked towards the machine by its magnetic force. Suddenly Maru was sucked into the device, becoming trapped between the machine's frame and the metal oxygen cylinder he was holding. What is not clear from the police version is how the trolley, if metallic, could have escaped the machine's magnetic field. Any metallic objects, such as pins, screws, jewellery, clothing with metallic fibres or threads, zippers, buttons, hooks, or underwire are not allowed ... (more...)
DEVELOPING: Man Threatens to Shoot Police During Hours-Long Barricade
- January 29, 2018
A man has barricaded himself in a house in Fairfax County after threatening family members and police, authorities said Sunday. Fairfax County Police have arrested a man who barricaded himself inside a home for hours and threatened to shoot officers. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
A man has barricaded himself in a house in Fairfax County after threatening family members and police, authorities said Sunday. Fairfax County Police have arrested a man who barricaded himself inside a home for hours and threatened to shoot officers. (more...)
Dead, 2 Critically Injured, 1 Stable After Sawmill Saloon Shooting
- January 29, 2018
Upon arrival officials noticed multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds, including a security guard. A second victim was then pronounced dead, while two others were listed in critical condition and the fifth was declared to be in stable condition. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Upon arrival officials noticed multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds, including a security guard. A second victim was then pronounced dead, while two others were listed in critical condition and the fifth was declared to be in stable condition. (more...)
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI) Receives News Sentiment Score of 0.17
- January 29, 2018
Armstrong World Industries declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase plan on Monday, October 30th that permits the company to repurchase $250.00 million in shares. Since August 15, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 1 sale for $968,620 activity. 75,244 shares valued at $3.31 million were sold by Clark Bernard J. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Armstrong World Industries declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase plan on Monday, October 30th that permits the company to repurchase $250.00 million in shares. Since August 15, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 1 sale for $968,620 activity. 75,244 shares valued at $3.31 million were sold by Clark Bernard J. (more...)
Stock In Spotlight: Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS)
- January 29, 2018
State Street Corp increased its holdings in Oasis Petroleum by 24.3% in the 2nd quarter. CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS owned New% of Juno Therapeutics, Inc. Williams Capital downgraded shares of Oasis Petroleum from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, April 24th. Zacks provide research coverage for companies by combining both traditional fundamental analysis and quantitative models. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
State Street Corp increased its holdings in Oasis Petroleum by 24.3% in the 2nd quarter. CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS owned New% of Juno Therapeutics, Inc. Williams Capital downgraded shares of Oasis Petroleum from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, April 24th. Zacks provide research coverage for companies by combining both traditional fundamental analysis and quantitative models. (more...)
Israel 'strongly opposes' Polish bill outlawing term 'Polish death camps'
- January 29, 2018
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, noting that exactly 73 years had passed since the Auschwitz death camp on Polish soil was liberated, cited the words of a former Polish president about how history could not be faked and the truth could not be hidden. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, noting that exactly 73 years had passed since the Auschwitz death camp on Polish soil was liberated, cited the words of a former Polish president about how history could not be faked and the truth could not be hidden. (more...)
Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) Upgraded to Buy at Zacks Investment Research
- January 29, 2018
Proficio Capital Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Automatic Data Processing by 1.8% during the 2nd quarter. About 1.16 million shares traded. Automatic Data Processing's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 63.96%. JP Morgan has "Neutral" rating and $89 target. The firm has "Underweight" rating by Morgan Stanley given on Thursday, August 3. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Proficio Capital Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Automatic Data Processing by 1.8% during the 2nd quarter. About 1.16 million shares traded. Automatic Data Processing's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 63.96%. JP Morgan has "Neutral" rating and $89 target. The firm has "Underweight" rating by Morgan Stanley given on Thursday, August 3. (more...)
Family visit 'drug-smuggler' Laura Plummer in prison amid speculation of release
- January 29, 2018
Egyptian president Abdel Fatah El Sisi has pardoned a British woman jailed for attempting to bring Tramadol into the country. She was arrested in October with nearly 300 Tramadol tablets in her luggage. The 33-year-old's brother and sister have flown to Cairo in anticipation of her release, although it is not yet clear when this will be. The shop worker from Hull, in East Yorkshire, was jailed for three years in Egypt on Boxing Day after she was detained after arriving at the Red Sea ... (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Egyptian president Abdel Fatah El Sisi has pardoned a British woman jailed for attempting to bring Tramadol into the country. She was arrested in October with nearly 300 Tramadol tablets in her luggage. The 33-year-old's brother and sister have flown to Cairo in anticipation of her release, although it is not yet clear when this will be. The shop worker from Hull, in East Yorkshire, was jailed for three years in Egypt on Boxing Day after she was detained after arriving at the Red Sea ... (more...)
Trade accords find favor with Trump, Trudeau optimistic
- January 29, 2018
Trump voiced his preference for one-on-one trade deals with other countries and continued to question the USA participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA , with Mexico and Canada. The agreement would be open to other countries to join in the future, it added. Trudeau had initially snubbed the proposed trade deal previous year, acting as the main holdout in negotiations after Trump made a decision to go it alone under his "America First" policy. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
Trump voiced his preference for one-on-one trade deals with other countries and continued to question the USA participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA , with Mexico and Canada. The agreement would be open to other countries to join in the future, it added. Trudeau had initially snubbed the proposed trade deal previous year, acting as the main holdout in negotiations after Trump made a decision to go it alone under his "America First" policy. (more...)
Afghanistan mourns after ambulance bomb kills more than 100
- January 29, 2018
The Afghan national flag will fly at half-mast at home and Afghan diplomatic missions overseas, the palace said in a statement, according to Xinhua news agency. He said a number of people were lying on the ground. The government set aside Monday as a public holiday and Tuesday as a day of prayer for the victims, according to presidential spokesman Shah Hussain Murtazawi. (more...)
- January 29, 2018
The Afghan national flag will fly at half-mast at home and Afghan diplomatic missions overseas, the palace said in a statement, according to Xinhua news agency. He said a number of people were lying on the ground. The government set aside Monday as a public holiday and Tuesday as a day of prayer for the victims, according to presidential spokesman Shah Hussain Murtazawi. (more...)
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