Money
QuadrigaCX mystery intensifies after cold wallet found empty
- March 06, 2019
The high-profile search for $190 million in missing cryptocurrency owed to users of the beleaguered QuadrigaCX trading platform has turned up a small amount of digital assets, but the intrigue surrounding the case deepened Friday as investigators pointed to a series of transactions they can't explain. (more...)
- March 06, 2019
The high-profile search for $190 million in missing cryptocurrency owed to users of the beleaguered QuadrigaCX trading platform has turned up a small amount of digital assets, but the intrigue surrounding the case deepened Friday as investigators pointed to a series of transactions they can't explain. (more...)
China agrees on solution to Tesla customs issue
- March 06, 2019
The report from Caixin stated that: "Some of the vehicles had no Chinese labels on brake fluid tanks, while some demonstrated a real motor capacity that differed from the one on the label". The plant, Tesla's first outside the United States, is scheduled to start production by the end of this year. "Gap in understanding is that $35k Model 3 production *starts* this month, but will not reach volume production until mid year". (more...)
- March 06, 2019
The report from Caixin stated that: "Some of the vehicles had no Chinese labels on brake fluid tanks, while some demonstrated a real motor capacity that differed from the one on the label". The plant, Tesla's first outside the United States, is scheduled to start production by the end of this year. "Gap in understanding is that $35k Model 3 production *starts* this month, but will not reach volume production until mid year". (more...)
Papa John's reaches settlement agreement with founder Schnatter
- March 06, 2019
His term as director will expire at the 2019 annual meeting or when the independent director is appointed, whichever comes first. Papa John's shares were little changed Tuesday morning. He also agreed to drop a lawsuit filed in DE in which he claimed that the company failed to disclose documents he asked for after resigning as chairman. (more...)
- March 06, 2019
His term as director will expire at the 2019 annual meeting or when the independent director is appointed, whichever comes first. Papa John's shares were little changed Tuesday morning. He also agreed to drop a lawsuit filed in DE in which he claimed that the company failed to disclose documents he asked for after resigning as chairman. (more...)
Australia and Indonesia Sign Free-Trade Deal as Elections Near
- March 06, 2019
The CEPA covers not just free trade in goods, but also services such as opening up investment in Indonesia's university sector to allow up to 67 per cent foreign ownership once a so-called negative investment list - showing what areas foreigners can not enter - is revised. (more...)
- March 06, 2019
The CEPA covers not just free trade in goods, but also services such as opening up investment in Indonesia's university sector to allow up to 67 per cent foreign ownership once a so-called negative investment list - showing what areas foreigners can not enter - is revised. (more...)
Police Confirm Death Of Preethi Reddy's Boyfriend In Tamworth Car Crash
- March 06, 2019
She was last seen at Macdonalds following the Mardi Gras parade, and last spoke to her family at around 11am on Sunday, letting them know she was heading home. Photos from NSW Police shows her at the counter. CCTV footage showed Reddy inside McDonald's at the Strand Arcade, in the Sydney CBD, about 2.15am on Sunday, wearing a dark-green, long-sleeved top, black trousers, and black ballet flats. (more...)
- March 06, 2019
She was last seen at Macdonalds following the Mardi Gras parade, and last spoke to her family at around 11am on Sunday, letting them know she was heading home. Photos from NSW Police shows her at the counter. CCTV footage showed Reddy inside McDonald's at the Strand Arcade, in the Sydney CBD, about 2.15am on Sunday, wearing a dark-green, long-sleeved top, black trousers, and black ballet flats. (more...)
Mystery victor claims massive $1.5bn Mega Millions in US
- March 05, 2019
Get push notifications with news, features and more. The victor had allowed another customer to purchase a Mega Millions ticket before them in line at the store. When asked why he thinks the victor took so long to come forward, Patel said: "That's a lot of money to manage". The long delay for the victor to step forward for the SC prize had stoked months of speculation: had the ticker purchaser died? Some theorized that the victor was on the run from police and feared a background check if ... (more...)
- March 05, 2019
Get push notifications with news, features and more. The victor had allowed another customer to purchase a Mega Millions ticket before them in line at the store. When asked why he thinks the victor took so long to come forward, Patel said: "That's a lot of money to manage". The long delay for the victor to step forward for the SC prize had stoked months of speculation: had the ticker purchaser died? Some theorized that the victor was on the run from police and feared a background check if ... (more...)
Bugatti sells most expensive auto ever made for $12.5 million
- March 05, 2019
Too rich for your blood? Its carbon fiber body was created to evoke the styling, as best it's modern shape can, of the legendary Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic. (Volkswagen now owns Bugatti.) After taxes are factored in, CBS News reports that the final cost is actually closer to $18.9 million. We can see the design cues in the fast, closed-off back and the grille - nearly the exact same shape as the Atlantic's. (more...)
- March 05, 2019
Too rich for your blood? Its carbon fiber body was created to evoke the styling, as best it's modern shape can, of the legendary Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic. (Volkswagen now owns Bugatti.) After taxes are factored in, CBS News reports that the final cost is actually closer to $18.9 million. We can see the design cues in the fast, closed-off back and the grille - nearly the exact same shape as the Atlantic's. (more...)
Ghosn's 3rd bail request approved
- March 05, 2019
The 1 billion yen bail set by the court was relatively high but not the highest ever in Japan . Ghosn is charged with under-reporting his compensation at Nissan for almost a decade until 2018, as well as charges of aggravated breach of trust. (more...)
- March 05, 2019
The 1 billion yen bail set by the court was relatively high but not the highest ever in Japan . Ghosn is charged with under-reporting his compensation at Nissan for almost a decade until 2018, as well as charges of aggravated breach of trust. (more...)
Lyft reveals big growth but no profits as it readies for IPO
- March 05, 2019
Lyft aims to trade on the Nasdaq Stock Market by the end of March under the symbol LYFT. Revealing its financial details for the first time on Friday , Lyft reported $2.2 billion in revenue in 2018, more than double its $1.1 billion in revenue in 2017. (more...)
- March 05, 2019
Lyft aims to trade on the Nasdaq Stock Market by the end of March under the symbol LYFT. Revealing its financial details for the first time on Friday , Lyft reported $2.2 billion in revenue in 2018, more than double its $1.1 billion in revenue in 2017. (more...)
Tesla's 'mass market' $35k electric auto ready to order, online
- March 05, 2019
Musk has often shared that his strategy for Tesla was to build higher-priced cars - the Model S and X - whose success would ultimately usher in a $35,000 mass-market vehicle, followed by an SUV, the Model Y, which is now in development. "It is built to achieve the same ideal 5-star safety rating as the longer-ranged version", Tesla said. Shares in Tesla closed 7.8 percent lower to $294.79 on Friday. (more...)
- March 05, 2019
Musk has often shared that his strategy for Tesla was to build higher-priced cars - the Model S and X - whose success would ultimately usher in a $35,000 mass-market vehicle, followed by an SUV, the Model Y, which is now in development. "It is built to achieve the same ideal 5-star safety rating as the longer-ranged version", Tesla said. Shares in Tesla closed 7.8 percent lower to $294.79 on Friday. (more...)
Donald Trump says he plans to end India's preferential trade treatment
- March 05, 2019
The Indian government on Tuesday downplayed the effect of the decision by the United States government to withdraw trade concessions granted to India under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), with Commerce Secretary Anup Wadhawan saying that the impact would amount to $190 million on total export amount of $5.6 billion to the US. (more...)
- March 05, 2019
The Indian government on Tuesday downplayed the effect of the decision by the United States government to withdraw trade concessions granted to India under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), with Commerce Secretary Anup Wadhawan saying that the impact would amount to $190 million on total export amount of $5.6 billion to the US. (more...)
Southwest takes off for Hawaii this month
- March 05, 2019
Southwest Airlines announced it is launching Hawaii flights from two Bay Area cities - and sent a note to Sacramento travelers to say: Hold on. The first flights will take off on March 17 and tickets are now listed for as cheap as $49 one-way. (more...)
- March 05, 2019
Southwest Airlines announced it is launching Hawaii flights from two Bay Area cities - and sent a note to Sacramento travelers to say: Hold on. The first flights will take off on March 17 and tickets are now listed for as cheap as $49 one-way. (more...)
Pompeo Promises 'Significant Announcement' on US-China Trade Talks
- March 05, 2019
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is seen near Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi before a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China October 8, 2018. The U.S. has threatened to place tariffs of 25 percent on $200 billion of Chinese imports if no deal is reached. The United States has demanded that China make substantial changes to its laws and practices to protect USA intellectual property, end forced transfers of US technology to Chinese firms, ... (more...)
- March 05, 2019
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is seen near Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi before a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China October 8, 2018. The U.S. has threatened to place tariffs of 25 percent on $200 billion of Chinese imports if no deal is reached. The United States has demanded that China make substantial changes to its laws and practices to protect USA intellectual property, end forced transfers of US technology to Chinese firms, ... (more...)
US, China in Final Stages of Completing Trade Deal
- March 04, 2019
China is offering to lower tariffs on US farm, chemical, auto and other products, the Journal said , citing people familiar with the situation. The two countries called a 90-day truce on hostilities in December to allow for talks, although the White House has vowed to raise levies on a $200... (more...)
- March 04, 2019
China is offering to lower tariffs on US farm, chemical, auto and other products, the Journal said , citing people familiar with the situation. The two countries called a 90-day truce on hostilities in December to allow for talks, although the White House has vowed to raise levies on a $200... (more...)
Volvo to limit car speeds in bid for zero deaths
- March 04, 2019
Excluding specially tuned cars such as the Polestar Engineered variant of the S60 sedan, no Volvo vehicles now offer a top speed that exceeds 250 kph. The cap will prevent drivers from accelerating to the top speeds of up to 155mph many Volvos can reach. Volvo safety expert Jan Ivarsson said: "As humans, we all understand the dangers with snakes, spiders and heights". (more...)
- March 04, 2019
Excluding specially tuned cars such as the Polestar Engineered variant of the S60 sedan, no Volvo vehicles now offer a top speed that exceeds 250 kph. The cap will prevent drivers from accelerating to the top speeds of up to 155mph many Volvos can reach. Volvo safety expert Jan Ivarsson said: "As humans, we all understand the dangers with snakes, spiders and heights". (more...)
New Jersey Quick Check sells only winning Mega Millions ticket
- March 04, 2019
Unless someone wins it soon, that will be the biggest lottery jackpot around for a while. The victor will receive an estimated $267 million annuity, or $159 million in cash. on Monday, March 4. · Prior to the drawing, the jackpot increased slightly from $348 million to $352 million. The winning numbers for Friday night's drawing were 29-33-39-60-66 , Mega Ball 21, and Megaplier 2X, according to the Mega Millions website. (more...)
- March 04, 2019
Unless someone wins it soon, that will be the biggest lottery jackpot around for a while. The victor will receive an estimated $267 million annuity, or $159 million in cash. on Monday, March 4. · Prior to the drawing, the jackpot increased slightly from $348 million to $352 million. The winning numbers for Friday night's drawing were 29-33-39-60-66 , Mega Ball 21, and Megaplier 2X, according to the Mega Millions website. (more...)
Tesla Model Y SUV to be revealed on March 14
- March 04, 2019
The company may produce the vehicle at Tesla's gigafactory east of Reno, Nevada, where batteries and powertrains are also made. Through his tweets , the Tesla CEO pointed out that the Model Y being an SUV would be 10 percent bigger than the Model 3 . (more...)
- March 04, 2019
The company may produce the vehicle at Tesla's gigafactory east of Reno, Nevada, where batteries and powertrains are also made. Through his tweets , the Tesla CEO pointed out that the Model Y being an SUV would be 10 percent bigger than the Model 3 . (more...)
More Stores Closing - JCP, Footlocker, Victoria's Secret, Gap
- March 04, 2019
The closures account for about 4 percent of 1,170 Victoria's Secret stores in the U.S. The announcement came one week after CMO Ed Razek made the controversial comment that the company doesn't cast transgender or plus-size models in its annual fashion show "because the show is a fantasy". (more...)
- March 04, 2019
The closures account for about 4 percent of 1,170 Victoria's Secret stores in the U.S. The announcement came one week after CMO Ed Razek made the controversial comment that the company doesn't cast transgender or plus-size models in its annual fashion show "because the show is a fantasy". (more...)
Malaysia’s manufacturing declines fifth successive month
- March 03, 2019
Job positions grew in February, extending a growth trend which started in May 2017, while levels of pending works shrank after a brief increase recorded in January. New orders were supported by worldwide sources, increasing manufacturing output at the quickest rate since December 2017, bolstered by inflows of new business, technological progress and supportive government policies. (more...)
- March 03, 2019
Job positions grew in February, extending a growth trend which started in May 2017, while levels of pending works shrank after a brief increase recorded in January. New orders were supported by worldwide sources, increasing manufacturing output at the quickest rate since December 2017, bolstered by inflows of new business, technological progress and supportive government policies. (more...)
Aston Martin Valkyrie power? How does 1,160 hp sound?
- March 03, 2019
The Aston Martin Valkyrie final horsepower and torque numbers are in . From there, the electric power system can add to the power output. As a refresher, we must remind everyone that Aston Martin Valkyrie is work of many years between the British luxury automaker and Red Bull Advanced Technologies. (more...)
- March 03, 2019
The Aston Martin Valkyrie final horsepower and torque numbers are in . From there, the electric power system can add to the power output. As a refresher, we must remind everyone that Aston Martin Valkyrie is work of many years between the British luxury automaker and Red Bull Advanced Technologies. (more...)
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