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BBC criticised over Arron Banks appearing on Andrew Marr Show
- November 07, 2018
The Electoral Commission referred him to the National Crime Agency (NCA) on Thursday, saying that it had grounds to believe that he was not the source of the money. "It's a group of vicious MPs who have grouped together with the Guardian and the FT". Another £6 million was reportedly loaned by Banks on behalf of Leave.EU, with £2.9 million used on referendum campaign spending and donations to other groups. (more...)
- November 07, 2018
The Electoral Commission referred him to the National Crime Agency (NCA) on Thursday, saying that it had grounds to believe that he was not the source of the money. "It's a group of vicious MPs who have grouped together with the Guardian and the FT". Another £6 million was reportedly loaned by Banks on behalf of Leave.EU, with £2.9 million used on referendum campaign spending and donations to other groups. (more...)
What we know so far from the midterm election results
- November 07, 2018
He plans to spend Election Day conducting get-out-the-vote interviews with local media at the White House. But they failed to win the governor's mansions in OH and Florida , two big states where they'd had hopes for marquee victories. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was the most robust for any first-term president heading into the midterms since the Carter administration 30 years ago. (more...)
- November 07, 2018
He plans to spend Election Day conducting get-out-the-vote interviews with local media at the White House. But they failed to win the governor's mansions in OH and Florida , two big states where they'd had hopes for marquee victories. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was the most robust for any first-term president heading into the midterms since the Carter administration 30 years ago. (more...)
Your 2018 midterm election guide: What to watch for hour by hour
- November 07, 2018
Another key House race is in California, where Democrat Harley Rouda is seeking to unseat longtime Republican incumbent Dana Rohrabacher in Republican bastion Orange County. If Republicans are satisfied with legislative paralysis in Washington and happy to see Trump make and implement policy via executive order with the help of a compliant Supreme Court, they'll still get what they want if Democrats take the House. (more...)
- November 07, 2018
Another key House race is in California, where Democrat Harley Rouda is seeking to unseat longtime Republican incumbent Dana Rohrabacher in Republican bastion Orange County. If Republicans are satisfied with legislative paralysis in Washington and happy to see Trump make and implement policy via executive order with the help of a compliant Supreme Court, they'll still get what they want if Democrats take the House. (more...)
New U.S. Sanctions Against Iran Go Into Effect
- November 07, 2018
This is unsurprising, as the European Union strongly opposed US withdrawal from the nuclear deal, and has always said it would continue trading with Iran . "We have the toughest sanctions ever imposed, but on oil we want to go a little bit slower because I don't want to drive (up) the oil prices in the world", he told reporters before flying to a campaign event. (more...)
- November 07, 2018
This is unsurprising, as the European Union strongly opposed US withdrawal from the nuclear deal, and has always said it would continue trading with Iran . "We have the toughest sanctions ever imposed, but on oil we want to go a little bit slower because I don't want to drive (up) the oil prices in the world", he told reporters before flying to a campaign event. (more...)
Trump to watch midterm election returns with family, friends at White House
- November 06, 2018
If the Democrats have to gain control, they have to win 40 seats more than what they did in the last mid-term poll in 2014. This looks increasingly unlikely, but Donald Trump's position has been cited as a core reason people are voting against the Republicans in the House. (more...)
- November 06, 2018
If the Democrats have to gain control, they have to win 40 seats more than what they did in the last mid-term poll in 2014. This looks increasingly unlikely, but Donald Trump's position has been cited as a core reason people are voting against the Republicans in the House. (more...)
The world’s eyes are on the United States mid-term polls
- November 06, 2018
Trump's remarks included ominous references to the "Antifa" far-left-leaning militant groups and a migrant caravan marching toward the U.S. -Mexico border that he has called an "invasion". This may work with Trump's ultra-loyal base. Although polls generally agree on Democrats winning the House and Republicans retaining the Senate , the margins are fine and a few key races will determine whether a real upset is on the cards. (more...)
- November 06, 2018
Trump's remarks included ominous references to the "Antifa" far-left-leaning militant groups and a migrant caravan marching toward the U.S. -Mexico border that he has called an "invasion". This may work with Trump's ultra-loyal base. Although polls generally agree on Democrats winning the House and Republicans retaining the Senate , the margins are fine and a few key races will determine whether a real upset is on the cards. (more...)
Amazon HQ2 to be split evenly between two cities
- November 06, 2018
Just when you thought the Amazon HQ2 sweepstakes couldn't get crazier, it did. Amazon will not choose one city to open its second headquarters - "HQ2" - but instead will split the baby and open two new headquarters in different cities, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday . (more...)
- November 06, 2018
Just when you thought the Amazon HQ2 sweepstakes couldn't get crazier, it did. Amazon will not choose one city to open its second headquarters - "HQ2" - but instead will split the baby and open two new headquarters in different cities, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday . (more...)
Amazon is now offering free shipping for all holiday orders
- November 05, 2018
Amazon didn't say when the promotion would end, but described the duration as "limited". Prime account holders will receive free same-day delivery instead of two-day shipping on eligible items. According to Amazon , Prime Wardrobe allows Prime subscribers to have their favourite fashion products delivered for no extra cost, try them on at home, and only pay for the items you decide to keep. (more...)
- November 05, 2018
Amazon didn't say when the promotion would end, but described the duration as "limited". Prime account holders will receive free same-day delivery instead of two-day shipping on eligible items. According to Amazon , Prime Wardrobe allows Prime subscribers to have their favourite fashion products delivered for no extra cost, try them on at home, and only pay for the items you decide to keep. (more...)
Lowe’s to close dozens of underperforming stores across the U.S. and Canada
- November 05, 2018
Lowe's is closing more than 50 underperforming stores - including one in MA - by February of 2019. To facilitate an orderly wind-down, the company intends to conduct store closing sales for most of the impacted locations with the exception of select stores in the USA, which will close immediately. (more...)
- November 05, 2018
Lowe's is closing more than 50 underperforming stores - including one in MA - by February of 2019. To facilitate an orderly wind-down, the company intends to conduct store closing sales for most of the impacted locations with the exception of select stores in the USA, which will close immediately. (more...)
Japanese airline is sorry one of its pilots failed alcohol test
- November 05, 2018
Jitsukawa admitted to the improper conduct at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court in west London on Thursday and will remain in custody until he is sentenced on November 29. The flight took off more than an hour late. Japan Airlines issued a statement of apology, saying "safety remains our utmost priority" and that they will "implement immediate actions to prevent any future occurrences". (more...)
- November 05, 2018
Jitsukawa admitted to the improper conduct at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court in west London on Thursday and will remain in custody until he is sentenced on November 29. The flight took off more than an hour late. Japan Airlines issued a statement of apology, saying "safety remains our utmost priority" and that they will "implement immediate actions to prevent any future occurrences". (more...)
U.S. sanctions on Iran oil officially begins
- November 05, 2018
The accord provided Iran with billions of dollars in relief from worldwide sanctions in exchange for sweeping curbs on and inspections of its nuclear program. Senator Rubio has been a strong critic of China on its human rights record and foreign policy, as well as having questioned Trump Administration policy toward it. (more...)
- November 05, 2018
The accord provided Iran with billions of dollars in relief from worldwide sanctions in exchange for sweeping curbs on and inspections of its nuclear program. Senator Rubio has been a strong critic of China on its human rights record and foreign policy, as well as having questioned Trump Administration policy toward it. (more...)
Fuel prices continue to tumble
- November 05, 2018
Fuel prices continue to witness a downfall on Saturday, with petrol and diesel now being sold at Rs 78.99 and Rs 73.53 per litre respectively in the national capital. The Government this week reduced the price of fuel and also announced that the existing fuel price formula had been scrapped. The rates are off their record high of Rs 84 per litre for petrol and Rs 75.45 a litre for diesel touched on October 4. (more...)
- November 05, 2018
Fuel prices continue to witness a downfall on Saturday, with petrol and diesel now being sold at Rs 78.99 and Rs 73.53 per litre respectively in the national capital. The Government this week reduced the price of fuel and also announced that the existing fuel price formula had been scrapped. The rates are off their record high of Rs 84 per litre for petrol and Rs 75.45 a litre for diesel touched on October 4. (more...)
2 dead after Amazon building collapse in severe weather
- November 05, 2018
He reported that one person was found under the debris of the collapsed building and later was taken to the hospital, where he was declared dead by the doctors. "Our thoughts go out to all families impacted by this evening's severe weather". Images taken from outside the facility showed a badly damaged truck and a knocked over light pole, the Sun reports. (more...)
- November 05, 2018
He reported that one person was found under the debris of the collapsed building and later was taken to the hospital, where he was declared dead by the doctors. "Our thoughts go out to all families impacted by this evening's severe weather". Images taken from outside the facility showed a badly damaged truck and a knocked over light pole, the Sun reports. (more...)
US job growth jumps; annual wage gain largest since 2009
- November 04, 2018
Employers shook off a September slowdown to add a robust 250,000 jobs to their payrolls in October, the Labor Department said Friday. The number of people working or looking for a job increased by 711,000, nudging the labor force participation rate up to 62.9 percent, from 62.7 percent in September. (more...)
- November 04, 2018
Employers shook off a September slowdown to add a robust 250,000 jobs to their payrolls in October, the Labor Department said Friday. The number of people working or looking for a job increased by 711,000, nudging the labor force participation rate up to 62.9 percent, from 62.7 percent in September. (more...)
Apple sees revenue and profits rise but iPhone sales stall
- November 04, 2018
The stock closed at $222.22 in NY, leaving it up 31 percent this year. Warren Buffett bumped his stake in Apple shares 5 percent at the end of June, leaving him in a vulnerable position. In September, the company introduced three new iPhones ー two of them priced at or above the original iPhone X , which dropped jaws with its $1,000 price tag when it debuted previous year. (more...)
- November 04, 2018
The stock closed at $222.22 in NY, leaving it up 31 percent this year. Warren Buffett bumped his stake in Apple shares 5 percent at the end of June, leaving him in a vulnerable position. In September, the company introduced three new iPhones ー two of them priced at or above the original iPhone X , which dropped jaws with its $1,000 price tag when it debuted previous year. (more...)
Iranians rally to mark anniversary of U.S. Embassy takeover
- November 04, 2018
What's the point?Oil is big business in Iran , with exports accounting for more than a tenth of gross domestic product in 2017. "In the next weeks all eyes will be on Iranian exports, whether there will be some cheating around USA sanctions, and on how quickly production will fall", said Riccardo Fabiani, an analyst for Energy Aspects. (more...)
- November 04, 2018
What's the point?Oil is big business in Iran , with exports accounting for more than a tenth of gross domestic product in 2017. "In the next weeks all eyes will be on Iranian exports, whether there will be some cheating around USA sanctions, and on how quickly production will fall", said Riccardo Fabiani, an analyst for Energy Aspects. (more...)
Hot Moving Stock: Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX)
- November 04, 2018
Looking around last three track record, it holds trading capacity of 17660.88K shares on average basis. Indicators can be used to help in the decision process. ATR is a durable meat-and-potatoes type of indicator that can serve you well in your investing ventures. Large ranges indicate high volatility and small ranges indicate low volatility. (more...)
- November 04, 2018
Looking around last three track record, it holds trading capacity of 17660.88K shares on average basis. Indicators can be used to help in the decision process. ATR is a durable meat-and-potatoes type of indicator that can serve you well in your investing ventures. Large ranges indicate high volatility and small ranges indicate low volatility. (more...)
Unemployment rate in Windsor sees first drop in 4 months
- November 04, 2018
However, the decrease in the unemployment rate, when compared with October 2017, was partially the result of a smaller percentage of the population looking for work. Year-over-year, employment is up by 206,000 positions or 1.1 per cent, thanks to large gains in full-time work. The rate edged back down to its four-decade low, as job growth was essentially flat and fewer people looked for work. (more...)
- November 04, 2018
However, the decrease in the unemployment rate, when compared with October 2017, was partially the result of a smaller percentage of the population looking for work. Year-over-year, employment is up by 206,000 positions or 1.1 per cent, thanks to large gains in full-time work. The rate edged back down to its four-decade low, as job growth was essentially flat and fewer people looked for work. (more...)
Amazon In ‘Advanced Talks’ To Build New HQ In Virginia
- November 04, 2018
Metro D.C. has always been viewed as a favorite, thanks to its well-educated workforce, proximity to the federal government, and the fact that Amazon chairman Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post and a large home there. Amazon is expected to make its decision before the end of the year. Separately, other sources claiming knowledge of Amazon's internal decision-making process told CNBC that the decision was "close" and mentioned Northern Virginia and Austin, Texas, noting that HQ2 could ... (more...)
- November 04, 2018
Metro D.C. has always been viewed as a favorite, thanks to its well-educated workforce, proximity to the federal government, and the fact that Amazon chairman Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post and a large home there. Amazon is expected to make its decision before the end of the year. Separately, other sources claiming knowledge of Amazon's internal decision-making process told CNBC that the decision was "close" and mentioned Northern Virginia and Austin, Texas, noting that HQ2 could ... (more...)
China wants to ‘very badly’ strike a trade deal with US
- November 04, 2018
The announcement gave hope that any trade resolution later this month would result in China dropping its additional 25% import tariff on soybeans bought from the US. Despite the positive message from Beijing, analysts were more pragmatic about what could be achieved by the leaders' meeting given the two sides' huge differences on strategic and ideological issues, as well as the growing hostility towards China in the United States. (more...)
- November 04, 2018
The announcement gave hope that any trade resolution later this month would result in China dropping its additional 25% import tariff on soybeans bought from the US. Despite the positive message from Beijing, analysts were more pragmatic about what could be achieved by the leaders' meeting given the two sides' huge differences on strategic and ideological issues, as well as the growing hostility towards China in the United States. (more...)
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