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Wall Street roars back in whipsaw session
- February 08, 2018
Late previous year interest rates were raised again in December to 1.5%, with more small hikes expected in 2018 to keep a control on inflation as the USA economy keeps motoring along. Stocks stumbled in early trading on Wall Street as banks fell following punitive action against Wells Fargo. The Dow skidded as much as 1,500 points, before recovering some of its losses. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Late previous year interest rates were raised again in December to 1.5%, with more small hikes expected in 2018 to keep a control on inflation as the USA economy keeps motoring along. Stocks stumbled in early trading on Wall Street as banks fell following punitive action against Wells Fargo. The Dow skidded as much as 1,500 points, before recovering some of its losses. (more...)
Boston restaurant offers $3K burger with engagement ring
- February 08, 2018
While that price might seem pretty steep, it's what comes with the burger that makes it worth it. Can I have a burger with a side of an engagement ring? A Boston business has a Valentine's Day offer for people who believes burgers a girl's best friend. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
While that price might seem pretty steep, it's what comes with the burger that makes it worth it. Can I have a burger with a side of an engagement ring? A Boston business has a Valentine's Day offer for people who believes burgers a girl's best friend. (more...)
House committee votes to release Democrats' rebuttal to Nunes memo
- February 07, 2018
The Democratic memo "is a factoral, point-by-point refutation of the Nunes memo " and "would lay waste to the idea that the investigation and FISA application for Page was based exclusively or even mainly on the Steele dossier, and also to the idea that the FISA court was not informed that the Steele dossier had been paid for with political motivations" said a Democratic committee source. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
The Democratic memo "is a factoral, point-by-point refutation of the Nunes memo " and "would lay waste to the idea that the investigation and FISA application for Page was based exclusively or even mainly on the Steele dossier, and also to the idea that the FISA court was not informed that the Steele dossier had been paid for with political motivations" said a Democratic committee source. (more...)
Democrats seek to release their Russian Federation memo
- February 08, 2018
Some lawmakers doubt President Donald Trump's claim that a Republican-produced classified memo on FBI surveillance powers clears him in the Russian Federation investigation . Rep. Jim Himes of CT, a senior Democrat on the committee, said on Sunday that Americans needed to see the Democratic document. Trump says on Twitter Monday: "Little Adam Schiff, who is desperate to run for higher office, is one of the biggest liars and leakers in Washington, right up there with Comey, Warner, Brennan ... (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Some lawmakers doubt President Donald Trump's claim that a Republican-produced classified memo on FBI surveillance powers clears him in the Russian Federation investigation . Rep. Jim Himes of CT, a senior Democrat on the committee, said on Sunday that Americans needed to see the Democratic document. Trump says on Twitter Monday: "Little Adam Schiff, who is desperate to run for higher office, is one of the biggest liars and leakers in Washington, right up there with Comey, Warner, Brennan ... (more...)
Trump touts economy, tax break as market tanks
- February 08, 2018
At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was at 24,346.13, down 4.6 per cent, having at one point plummeted almost 1,600 points to hit a session low of 23,923.88. "The fact that any time the day before Americans' lives are improving, that's a good thing we should all be excited about, that we should all celebrate", she said . (more...)
- February 08, 2018
At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was at 24,346.13, down 4.6 per cent, having at one point plummeted almost 1,600 points to hit a session low of 23,923.88. "The fact that any time the day before Americans' lives are improving, that's a good thing we should all be excited about, that we should all celebrate", she said . (more...)
Queen's swans 'killed by bird flu'
- February 08, 2018
Defra confirmed it is investigating a suspected finding of avian influenza in wild mute swans in Berkshire. Since then the region has seen at least 17 cases, with at least ten fatal. "Whether you keep just a few birds or thousands, you are now legally required to meet enhanced biosecurity requirements and this is in your interests to do, to protect your birds from this highly infectious virus". (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Defra confirmed it is investigating a suspected finding of avian influenza in wild mute swans in Berkshire. Since then the region has seen at least 17 cases, with at least ten fatal. "Whether you keep just a few birds or thousands, you are now legally required to meet enhanced biosecurity requirements and this is in your interests to do, to protect your birds from this highly infectious virus". (more...)
Rep. Adam Schiff Concerned About 'Political Redactions' on Dem Memo
- February 08, 2018
The House intelligence committee voted without opposition on Monday to declassify a secret Democratic rebuttal to the once-secret Republican memo about alleged surveillance abuses that was unveiled on Friday. Kelly: "No, no, I just gave it to him". "I like bullets or I like as little as possible". Schiff said he would compare any deletions the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Justice Department might request with any White House edits to try to identify any attempts to withhold ... (more...)
- February 08, 2018
The House intelligence committee voted without opposition on Monday to declassify a secret Democratic rebuttal to the once-secret Republican memo about alleged surveillance abuses that was unveiled on Friday. Kelly: "No, no, I just gave it to him". "I like bullets or I like as little as possible". Schiff said he would compare any deletions the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Justice Department might request with any White House edits to try to identify any attempts to withhold ... (more...)
Olympics: Bach hails North, South Korea for harnessing Olympic spirit
- February 08, 2018
It is still "in talks" with the White House, its officials said. Vice President Mike Pence isn't ruling out a meeting with North Korean officials as he prepares to attend the Winter Olympics in South Korea . North Korea is to send its highest ranking official to the South amid an easing of tensions during the Winter Olympics, a statement by South Korea's Unification Ministry said. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
It is still "in talks" with the White House, its officials said. Vice President Mike Pence isn't ruling out a meeting with North Korean officials as he prepares to attend the Winter Olympics in South Korea . North Korea is to send its highest ranking official to the South amid an easing of tensions during the Winter Olympics, a statement by South Korea's Unification Ministry said. (more...)
DACA deal without border wall is a waste of time
- February 07, 2018
He would also limit legal immigration by reducing the relatives they can sponsor for citizenship and eliminating a lottery that provides visas to people from diverse places, including Africa (see earlier India-West story here). Durbin said he did not believe a deal could be reached by Thursday, when USA government funding expires and lawmakers must pass another spending measure to keep the lights on at federal facilities. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
He would also limit legal immigration by reducing the relatives they can sponsor for citizenship and eliminating a lottery that provides visas to people from diverse places, including Africa (see earlier India-West story here). Durbin said he did not believe a deal could be reached by Thursday, when USA government funding expires and lawmakers must pass another spending measure to keep the lights on at federal facilities. (more...)
Sweden condemns China's 'brutal' detention of bookseller Gui Minhai
- February 08, 2018
Ismail urged her to "take concrete countermeasures" to protect Gui, including withdrawal of its diplomats or visa restrictions, in order to "signify to China that it will not accept any authoritarian treatment of its citizens". Chinese authorities declared they had released him in October but his daughter Angela Gui, 23, told AFP that he was under "loose house arrest" in the eastern mainland city of Ningbo. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
Ismail urged her to "take concrete countermeasures" to protect Gui, including withdrawal of its diplomats or visa restrictions, in order to "signify to China that it will not accept any authoritarian treatment of its citizens". Chinese authorities declared they had released him in October but his daughter Angela Gui, 23, told AFP that he was under "loose house arrest" in the eastern mainland city of Ningbo. (more...)
North Korea requests oil to refuel ship carrying Olympic delegation
- February 08, 2018
He also said Washington may see Kim Yo Jong as an avenue to deliver messages to Kim Jong Un. "And that is that North Korea must once and for all abandon its nuclear weapons program and ballistic missile ambitions". As the vice director of the Workers' Party Propaganda and Agitation Department, she has been targeted by U.S. sanctions. "As President Trump has said, past experience has taught us that complacency and concessions only invite aggression and provocation" from North Korea, ... (more...)
- February 08, 2018
He also said Washington may see Kim Yo Jong as an avenue to deliver messages to Kim Jong Un. "And that is that North Korea must once and for all abandon its nuclear weapons program and ballistic missile ambitions". As the vice director of the Workers' Party Propaganda and Agitation Department, she has been targeted by U.S. sanctions. "As President Trump has said, past experience has taught us that complacency and concessions only invite aggression and provocation" from North Korea, ... (more...)
LLC Invests $1.96 Million in Textainer Group Holdings Limited (TGH)
- February 07, 2018
Therefore 33% are positive. Facebook had 236 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Jefferies maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Thursday, November 3 report. NY cut its stake in shares of Textainer Group Holdings Limited (NYSE:TGH) by 9.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Therefore 33% are positive. Facebook had 236 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Jefferies maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Thursday, November 3 report. NY cut its stake in shares of Textainer Group Holdings Limited (NYSE:TGH) by 9.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. (more...)
Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:SFM) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research
- February 07, 2018
Looking at some alternate time periods, the 12 month price index is 1.48885, the 24 month is 1.12843, and the 36 month is 0.72819. (NasdaqGS:SFM) is 2.00000. (NASDAQ:SFM) earned "Hold" rating by BB&T Capital on Friday, August 7. The firm has "Buy" rating by Maxim Group given on Monday, January 11. Jefferies maintained Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc . (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Looking at some alternate time periods, the 12 month price index is 1.48885, the 24 month is 1.12843, and the 36 month is 0.72819. (NasdaqGS:SFM) is 2.00000. (NASDAQ:SFM) earned "Hold" rating by BB&T Capital on Friday, August 7. The firm has "Buy" rating by Maxim Group given on Monday, January 11. Jefferies maintained Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc . (more...)
North Korea to face harshest U.S. sanctions ever, Pence vows
- February 07, 2018
South Korea's Unification Ministry announced that Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of Kim, will also be part of the high-level North Korean delegation at the games. While South Korea and Japan have worked together with the United States to try to persuade the North to abandon its nuclear and missile programs, the two Koreas both harbor bad memories of Japan's occupation of the peninsula from 1910-1945. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
South Korea's Unification Ministry announced that Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of Kim, will also be part of the high-level North Korean delegation at the games. While South Korea and Japan have worked together with the United States to try to persuade the North to abandon its nuclear and missile programs, the two Koreas both harbor bad memories of Japan's occupation of the peninsula from 1910-1945. (more...)
Cboe Global Markets Inc (CBOE) Holdings Trimmed by BT Investment Management Ltd
- February 08, 2018
On 7/29/2016 Cboe Global Markets announced a quarterly dividend of $0.23 1.34% with an ex dividend date of 8/31/2016 which will be payable on 9/16/2016. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. The mean earnings estimate of analysts was unchanged in the last three months. Several equities research analysts have issued reports on CBOE shares. (more...)
- February 08, 2018
On 7/29/2016 Cboe Global Markets announced a quarterly dividend of $0.23 1.34% with an ex dividend date of 8/31/2016 which will be payable on 9/16/2016. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. The mean earnings estimate of analysts was unchanged in the last three months. Several equities research analysts have issued reports on CBOE shares. (more...)
Tsunami warning test causes scare in Houston area
- February 07, 2018
Accuweather also stated that the alert went out as a warning to several other channels as well and that the company warned the National Weather Service that this could become an issue back in 2014. The alert was incorrectly picked up by a computer algorithm for private company AccuWeather and pushed out as an actual tsunami warning, the company said. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Accuweather also stated that the alert went out as a warning to several other channels as well and that the company warned the National Weather Service that this could become an issue back in 2014. The alert was incorrectly picked up by a computer algorithm for private company AccuWeather and pushed out as an actual tsunami warning, the company said. (more...)
Memo Describes Use of 'Dirty,' Dubious Steele Dossier for Warrants
- February 07, 2018
He briefs Trump on a dossier. Intelligence panel Chairman Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) has long said that the FISA warrants were actually used to track Americans illegally. A controversial Republican memo that shows alleged US government surveillance abuses has been released by the House Intelligence Committee. Yesterday: The White House agrees to allow the release of the memo, and the House Intelligence Committee posts it online. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
He briefs Trump on a dossier. Intelligence panel Chairman Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) has long said that the FISA warrants were actually used to track Americans illegally. A controversial Republican memo that shows alleged US government surveillance abuses has been released by the House Intelligence Committee. Yesterday: The White House agrees to allow the release of the memo, and the House Intelligence Committee posts it online. (more...)
UPA fully responsible for bank NPAs, country won''t forgive: PM Modi
- February 07, 2018
Modi said, "You were speaking about Ayushman Bharat and gave the example of USA and Britain, there is a vast difference between them and our society but of course being in power for more than 50 years you get cut off from the ground". He also read out (former Prime Minister Atal Bihari) Vajpayee ji's poem. He also criticized Congress for selling "lies" about Rajasthan's Barmer refinery. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Modi said, "You were speaking about Ayushman Bharat and gave the example of USA and Britain, there is a vast difference between them and our society but of course being in power for more than 50 years you get cut off from the ground". He also read out (former Prime Minister Atal Bihari) Vajpayee ji's poem. He also criticized Congress for selling "lies" about Rajasthan's Barmer refinery. (more...)
African asylum seekers protest against Israeli deportations
- February 07, 2018
Regarding the argument advanced on behalf of the migrants that "Israel, as the state of the Jewish people who, over the course of history, suffered from violence and persecution and sought asylum in different lands, should show more generosity toward other nations and allow the asylum-seekers to stay in Israel", more than half (55.2 percent) disagreed. (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Regarding the argument advanced on behalf of the migrants that "Israel, as the state of the Jewish people who, over the course of history, suffered from violence and persecution and sought asylum in different lands, should show more generosity toward other nations and allow the asylum-seekers to stay in Israel", more than half (55.2 percent) disagreed. (more...)
LA Cop: Robert Wagner's Natalie Wooden Story 'Doesn't Add Up'
- February 07, 2018
Late Thursday, a Los Angeles County sheriff's official said the drowning is now being investigated as a "suspicious death" after new witnesses emerged. "He's refused to talk to us", he said. Investigators closed the case two weeks after her death, ruling it an accident. "We're still trying to figure out what happened". (more...)
- February 07, 2018
Late Thursday, a Los Angeles County sheriff's official said the drowning is now being investigated as a "suspicious death" after new witnesses emerged. "He's refused to talk to us", he said. Investigators closed the case two weeks after her death, ruling it an accident. "We're still trying to figure out what happened". (more...)
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