Money
Equifax: 2.5 Million More Americans May Be Affected by Hack
- October 03, 2017
Smith says that while the company was aware of suspicious activity by potential hackers, there was no indication that data had been removed from the system. He said the information stolen included names, Social Security numbers, birth dates and addresses. In March, Equifax's IT department failed to patch a software vulnerability in its online disputes portal identified by the Department of Homeland Security. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
Smith says that while the company was aware of suspicious activity by potential hackers, there was no indication that data had been removed from the system. He said the information stolen included names, Social Security numbers, birth dates and addresses. In March, Equifax's IT department failed to patch a software vulnerability in its online disputes portal identified by the Department of Homeland Security. (more...)
Jobs at risk as Britvic plans to close Norwich factory
- October 03, 2017
Unilever makes Colman's mustard at the site; closure of the factory would break a link dating back more than two centuries and put a further 113 jobs under threat. "However the changes we are proposing today present significant productivity and efficiency savings in our manufacturing operations". Litherland said no decisions would be made prior to "full and proper consultation" with employees. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
Unilever makes Colman's mustard at the site; closure of the factory would break a link dating back more than two centuries and put a further 113 jobs under threat. "However the changes we are proposing today present significant productivity and efficiency savings in our manufacturing operations". Litherland said no decisions would be made prior to "full and proper consultation" with employees. (more...)
Should Investors Take a Bite out of Ford Motor Company (F)?
- October 03, 2017
Systematic Financial Management LP's holdings in General Motors were worth $1,617,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Looking at the stock's movement on the chart, General Motors Company recorded a 52-week high of $40.69. Ford Motor Company has a 1-year low of $10.47 and a 1-year high of $13.27. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
Systematic Financial Management LP's holdings in General Motors were worth $1,617,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Looking at the stock's movement on the chart, General Motors Company recorded a 52-week high of $40.69. Ford Motor Company has a 1-year low of $10.47 and a 1-year high of $13.27. (more...)
Amazon's Whole Foods lures new shoppers from Wal-Mart, Trader Joe's
- October 03, 2017
After completing its $13.7 billion purchase of Whole Foods in late August, Amazon slashed the prices of dozens of items at all 460 of its new grocery stores. Whole Foods is feasting on its competitors' customers - with Trader Joe's shoppers defecting at the highest rate, according to a new report . Wal-Mart traded at $78.90. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
After completing its $13.7 billion purchase of Whole Foods in late August, Amazon slashed the prices of dozens of items at all 460 of its new grocery stores. Whole Foods is feasting on its competitors' customers - with Trader Joe's shoppers defecting at the highest rate, according to a new report . Wal-Mart traded at $78.90. (more...)
Chicago ATM fees lower than NY, other major cities
- October 03, 2017
Among the banks surveyed by Bankrate only 38 percent of the banks have total free checking with no minimum balance with the only drawback being you gain no interest on that account. Out-of-network ATM fees and overdraft fees in the Chicago area are seventh lowest among the 25 top metro areas, according to a new Bankrate.com report. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
Among the banks surveyed by Bankrate only 38 percent of the banks have total free checking with no minimum balance with the only drawback being you gain no interest on that account. Out-of-network ATM fees and overdraft fees in the Chicago area are seventh lowest among the 25 top metro areas, according to a new Bankrate.com report. (more...)
Buffett says he may trade stocks on result of tax plan
- October 03, 2017
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett on Tuesday said Berkshire Hathaway is holding off on selling any holdings until it sees whether a Republican push to cut corporate taxes is successful by the end of the year. FJ Management, owned by the Maggelet family, will retain 11.3 percent ownership until 2023, when Berkshire will become the majority shareholder. The purchase may help Buffett, 87, overcome his recent struggles to deploy Berkshire's US$100-billion cash hoard. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett on Tuesday said Berkshire Hathaway is holding off on selling any holdings until it sees whether a Republican push to cut corporate taxes is successful by the end of the year. FJ Management, owned by the Maggelet family, will retain 11.3 percent ownership until 2023, when Berkshire will become the majority shareholder. The purchase may help Buffett, 87, overcome his recent struggles to deploy Berkshire's US$100-billion cash hoard. (more...)
Vijay Mallya arrested by London police in money laundering case
- October 03, 2017
The Enforcement Directorate had registered a criminal case in this deal a year ago under the PMLA and has attached assets worth over Rs 9,600 crore till now. Mallya owes Indian banks Rs 6,963 crore (Rs Rs 9,091 crore with interest) and is wanted in India for cases relating to foreign exchange violation, debt recovery and embezzlement. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
The Enforcement Directorate had registered a criminal case in this deal a year ago under the PMLA and has attached assets worth over Rs 9,600 crore till now. Mallya owes Indian banks Rs 6,963 crore (Rs Rs 9,091 crore with interest) and is wanted in India for cases relating to foreign exchange violation, debt recovery and embezzlement. (more...)
Couple charged with swindling Amazon out of $1.2m in electronics
- October 03, 2017
Oh, and they have to pay back the money, too. From 2014 to 2017, the Finans received over 2,100 replacement items, including " GoPro digital cameras, Microsoft Xboxes, Samsung smartwatches, and Microsoft Surface tablets ". And the story doesn't end there. Authorities said the couple then sold the stolen merchandise to an associate in Indianapolis, who sold the items to an entity in NY. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
Oh, and they have to pay back the money, too. From 2014 to 2017, the Finans received over 2,100 replacement items, including " GoPro digital cameras, Microsoft Xboxes, Samsung smartwatches, and Microsoft Surface tablets ". And the story doesn't end there. Authorities said the couple then sold the stolen merchandise to an associate in Indianapolis, who sold the items to an entity in NY. (more...)
Muslim boy of 14 stabbed outside mosque in Birmingham
- October 03, 2017
Amjad Shah, general secretary of the Hussainia Mosque, said: "The board of trustees and the entire community is praying for [his] swift recovery". "The police and ambulance were here very quickly, we can not understand why somebody would stab a young boy like this. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
Amjad Shah, general secretary of the Hussainia Mosque, said: "The board of trustees and the entire community is praying for [his] swift recovery". "The police and ambulance were here very quickly, we can not understand why somebody would stab a young boy like this. (more...)
Uber To Vote Against Kalanick Influence
- October 03, 2017
The investment, from Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, is widely rumored to be for as much as $10 billion. That deal depends on the participation of some early Uber investors, who have said they will not sell their shares to SoftBank unless Uber's governance structure changes and Mr. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
The investment, from Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, is widely rumored to be for as much as $10 billion. That deal depends on the participation of some early Uber investors, who have said they will not sell their shares to SoftBank unless Uber's governance structure changes and Mr. (more...)
Toyota shuts down production in Australia after half century
- October 03, 2017
The Japanese manufacturer's final closure of the local plant comes just months after the United States carmaker Ford closed its plant, also in Victoria, while the nation's final assembly plant, that of Holden in South Australia, is set to close later this month on October 20. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
The Japanese manufacturer's final closure of the local plant comes just months after the United States carmaker Ford closed its plant, also in Victoria, while the nation's final assembly plant, that of Holden in South Australia, is set to close later this month on October 20. (more...)
Hersha Hospitality Trust (HT) Research Coverage Started at DA Davidson
- October 03, 2017
Manpowergroup now has $7.97B valuation. The stock decreased 0.11% or $0.02 on September 29, reaching $18.67. About 493,803 shares traded or 2.03% up from the average. Public Employees Retirement System of OH now owns 50,302 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $945,000 after acquiring an additional 403 shares in the last quarter. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
Manpowergroup now has $7.97B valuation. The stock decreased 0.11% or $0.02 on September 29, reaching $18.67. About 493,803 shares traded or 2.03% up from the average. Public Employees Retirement System of OH now owns 50,302 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $945,000 after acquiring an additional 403 shares in the last quarter. (more...)
Passengers Flee in Panic as Commuter Reads Bible Aloud on London Train
- October 03, 2017
Hundreds of thousands of London commuters experienced major disruption during rush hour on Monday morning after passengers fled from a train and spilt on to the track in terror of a "Doomsday preacher" who was quoting the Old Testament. "Passengers self evacuated onto the tracks so British Transport officers attended and we are now carrying out investigations". The Bible reading man was questioned by police after the train reached the station but was found to be carrying only books and ... (more...)
- October 03, 2017
Hundreds of thousands of London commuters experienced major disruption during rush hour on Monday morning after passengers fled from a train and spilt on to the track in terror of a "Doomsday preacher" who was quoting the Old Testament. "Passengers self evacuated onto the tracks so British Transport officers attended and we are now carrying out investigations". The Bible reading man was questioned by police after the train reached the station but was found to be carrying only books and ... (more...)
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
- October 03, 2017
Its portfolio of brand names consists of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton and timeshare properties under the Hilton Grand Vacations brand. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
Its portfolio of brand names consists of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton and timeshare properties under the Hilton Grand Vacations brand. (more...)
Britain's May says does not set 'red lines' for ministers' behavior
- October 03, 2017
Media interviews arranged to discuss her plans to tackle injustice were instead dominated by questions about the foreign secretary, who has used a number of interventions to put himself at odds with cabinet policy on Brexit. When it comes to formal negotiations, David Davis is negotiating with Michel Barnier", May said, not mentioning Johnson. Asked whether it was too risky to move the foreign secretary, May refused to comment on if he should be sacked but said: "Of course a prime minister ... (more...)
- October 03, 2017
Media interviews arranged to discuss her plans to tackle injustice were instead dominated by questions about the foreign secretary, who has used a number of interventions to put himself at odds with cabinet policy on Brexit. When it comes to formal negotiations, David Davis is negotiating with Michel Barnier", May said, not mentioning Johnson. Asked whether it was too risky to move the foreign secretary, May refused to comment on if he should be sacked but said: "Of course a prime minister ... (more...)
Schwarzenegger to join anti-gerrymandering rally at Supreme Court
- October 03, 2017
In the 2012 election, Republicans won 48.6 percent of the statewide vote yet claimed 60 of 99 seats in the Assembly. The Supreme Court won't rule until next summer. Throughout U.S. history, Republicans and Democrats have used the redistricting process to boost their political clout when they had the opportunity. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
In the 2012 election, Republicans won 48.6 percent of the statewide vote yet claimed 60 of 99 seats in the Assembly. The Supreme Court won't rule until next summer. Throughout U.S. history, Republicans and Democrats have used the redistricting process to boost their political clout when they had the opportunity. (more...)
Rail strikes hit Liverpool in row about driver-only trains
- October 03, 2017
Northern is advising travellers to allow extra time for their journeys and to check ahead to see if their service is running. The strikes - today and Thursday -will affect train services run by Southern, Merseyrail, Arriva Rail North and Greater Anglia. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
Northern is advising travellers to allow extra time for their journeys and to check ahead to see if their service is running. The strikes - today and Thursday -will affect train services run by Southern, Merseyrail, Arriva Rail North and Greater Anglia. (more...)
New CEO of Uber to meet with London transport officials
- October 03, 2017
Uber's regional manager for northern Europe has quit - barely a fortnight after the ride-hailing app was stripped of its licence in London . Despite Bertram's reference to "current challenges", sources close to the company said her departure had been planned for some time and was not related to Uber's efforts to avoid losing its London licence. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
Uber's regional manager for northern Europe has quit - barely a fortnight after the ride-hailing app was stripped of its licence in London . Despite Bertram's reference to "current challenges", sources close to the company said her departure had been planned for some time and was not related to Uber's efforts to avoid losing its London licence. (more...)
Analyst Stock Recommendations For Liberty Global plc (LBTYK), Pfenex Inc. (NYSEAmerican:PFNX)
- October 03, 2017
Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. 11/07/2016 - Liberty Global plc had its "buy" rating reiterated by analysts at Wunderlich. The NASDAQ listed company saw a recent bid of $32.975 and 1396863 shares have traded hands in the session. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $33.70 and a 200 day moving average of $33.06. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. 11/07/2016 - Liberty Global plc had its "buy" rating reiterated by analysts at Wunderlich. The NASDAQ listed company saw a recent bid of $32.975 and 1396863 shares have traded hands in the session. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $33.70 and a 200 day moving average of $33.06. (more...)
Will Tesla's power initiatives in Puerto Rico change energy laws?
- October 03, 2017
One example was Solar City's $8 million solar-powered microgrid project that saw the island of Ta'u in American Samoa change its entire energy generation from diesel fuel to 100-percent solar power, providing a better alternative to the island's fluctuating population of 200 to 600 people. (more...)
- October 03, 2017
One example was Solar City's $8 million solar-powered microgrid project that saw the island of Ta'u in American Samoa change its entire energy generation from diesel fuel to 100-percent solar power, providing a better alternative to the island's fluctuating population of 200 to 600 people. (more...)
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