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North Korea, South Korea and the Olympic Games Blog Sports Shorts
- January 25, 2018
As this is clearly a propaganda grab by the North Korean government to glorify itself in front of the worldwide community, it could end up sparking a confrontation between the two Koreas at the worst possible time. While some see Kim's outreach as a ploy to weaken USA -led global pressure and sanctions, Seoul wants better inter-Korean ties and sees improved ties as a path toward talks to help ease the North Korean nuclear standoff. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
As this is clearly a propaganda grab by the North Korean government to glorify itself in front of the worldwide community, it could end up sparking a confrontation between the two Koreas at the worst possible time. While some see Kim's outreach as a ploy to weaken USA -led global pressure and sanctions, Seoul wants better inter-Korean ties and sees improved ties as a path toward talks to help ease the North Korean nuclear standoff. (more...)
Pakistan condemns drone strike in Kurram
- January 25, 2018
Pakistan has repeatedly said drone strikes on its soil are a violation of its sovereignty and detrimental to cooperation with the US. Daily Pakistan reported quoting local media outlets that the drone launched two missiles hitting a house in Dappa Mamazoi area in which Haqqani Network commander Ehsan alias Khawari and his two companions were killed. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Pakistan has repeatedly said drone strikes on its soil are a violation of its sovereignty and detrimental to cooperation with the US. Daily Pakistan reported quoting local media outlets that the drone launched two missiles hitting a house in Dappa Mamazoi area in which Haqqani Network commander Ehsan alias Khawari and his two companions were killed. (more...)
Bank of America ends popular checking account for low-income customers
- January 25, 2018
But the bank discontinued eBanking for new customers in 2013. The bank introduced the account in 2010, at a time when expected new federal regulations were predicted to limit many fees the industry had been charging. Economist John Connaughton said checking accounts cost banks money and, with the economy improving, said customers can expect higher bank fees . Bank fees putting a dent in your wallet? "It hurts people and keeps them down", a third signer said. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
But the bank discontinued eBanking for new customers in 2013. The bank introduced the account in 2010, at a time when expected new federal regulations were predicted to limit many fees the industry had been charging. Economist John Connaughton said checking accounts cost banks money and, with the economy improving, said customers can expect higher bank fees . Bank fees putting a dent in your wallet? "It hurts people and keeps them down", a third signer said. (more...)
Crude oil futures jump to Rs. 4084 per barrel
- January 25, 2018
The EIA report also showed that total product demand over the last month averaged 20.5 million barrels per day, up by 8.1% from the same period previous year. The tighter fundamentals lifted both crude futures benchmarks about 13pc above levels in early December, helped by production curbs by OPEC and Russian Federation, as well as by healthy demand growth. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The EIA report also showed that total product demand over the last month averaged 20.5 million barrels per day, up by 8.1% from the same period previous year. The tighter fundamentals lifted both crude futures benchmarks about 13pc above levels in early December, helped by production curbs by OPEC and Russian Federation, as well as by healthy demand growth. (more...)
Google X is launching a cybersecurity company called Chronicle
- January 25, 2018
Acquired by Google in 2012, VirusTotal is a malware intelligence service that will continue to operate within Chronicle as it has in recent years. Gillett notes that it will run on Alphabet's infrastructure and use machine learning and advanced search capabilities to help businesses analyze their security data. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Acquired by Google in 2012, VirusTotal is a malware intelligence service that will continue to operate within Chronicle as it has in recent years. Gillett notes that it will run on Alphabet's infrastructure and use machine learning and advanced search capabilities to help businesses analyze their security data. (more...)
Hot Stocks under Consideration: Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (PBYI), Citrix Systems, Inc. (CTXS)
- January 24, 2018
Ascend Capital Llc who had been investing in Puma Biotechnology Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $3.53B market cap company. About shares traded. Condor Cap Mngmt owns 29,121 shares. Barclays initiated coverage on Puma Biotechnology in a research report on Wednesday, September 6th. (NASDAQ:PBYI). (more...)
- January 24, 2018
Ascend Capital Llc who had been investing in Puma Biotechnology Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $3.53B market cap company. About shares traded. Condor Cap Mngmt owns 29,121 shares. Barclays initiated coverage on Puma Biotechnology in a research report on Wednesday, September 6th. (NASDAQ:PBYI). (more...)
Germany Mid-Air Collision of Plane, Helicopter Leaves 4 Dead
- January 24, 2018
There are no reports of whether there were more casualties on the ground. DRF said the victims were the two helicopter pilots and the two occupants of the plane. Emergency services are now working at the scene. "We do not yet know who was in which aircraft", a police spokesman was quoted as saying by German broadcaster Deutsche Welle. (more...)
- January 24, 2018
There are no reports of whether there were more casualties on the ground. DRF said the victims were the two helicopter pilots and the two occupants of the plane. Emergency services are now working at the scene. "We do not yet know who was in which aircraft", a police spokesman was quoted as saying by German broadcaster Deutsche Welle. (more...)
Sainsbury's announces major changes with THOUSANDS of jobs at risk
- January 24, 2018
The shake-up will not directly affect job numbers at the chain, but staff will be given the choice of applying for the new roles, accepting a more junior position or opting for redundancy. Unite the Union's Taryn Trainor said: "The positions of store supervisor, team leader and deputy manager are set to disappear across the United Kingdom on June 11th as part of restructuring plans announced by Sainsbury's management [on Tuesday]". (more...)
- January 24, 2018
The shake-up will not directly affect job numbers at the chain, but staff will be given the choice of applying for the new roles, accepting a more junior position or opting for redundancy. Unite the Union's Taryn Trainor said: "The positions of store supervisor, team leader and deputy manager are set to disappear across the United Kingdom on June 11th as part of restructuring plans announced by Sainsbury's management [on Tuesday]". (more...)
Do You Have Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) In Your Portfolio?
- January 24, 2018
Marietta Investment Partners Llc who had been investing in Walt Disney Co for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $167.46B market cap company. The stock of NetApp, Inc. The firm has "Hold" rating given on Friday, September 30 by Standpoint Research. On Friday, October 13 the stock rating was maintained by Morgan Stanley with "Overweight". (more...)
- January 24, 2018
Marietta Investment Partners Llc who had been investing in Walt Disney Co for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $167.46B market cap company. The stock of NetApp, Inc. The firm has "Hold" rating given on Friday, September 30 by Standpoint Research. On Friday, October 13 the stock rating was maintained by Morgan Stanley with "Overweight". (more...)
Vikings' Mike Zimmer shows tepid support for Case Keenum
- January 24, 2018
Zimmer discussed the research the Vikings did after Bridgewater got hurt and the rarity of the quarterback's well-ahead-of-schedule return. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer would not commit to re-signing Case Keenum Tuesday at his year-end press conference. (more...)
- January 24, 2018
Zimmer discussed the research the Vikings did after Bridgewater got hurt and the rarity of the quarterback's well-ahead-of-schedule return. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer would not commit to re-signing Case Keenum Tuesday at his year-end press conference. (more...)
Swiss National Bank Has $1186000 Position in Timken Steel Corporation (NYSE:TMST)
- January 24, 2018
State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System now owns 156,436 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $1,028,000 after buying an additional 41,484 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank now owns 6,975 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $154,000 after purchasing an additional 674 shares in the last quarter. (more...)
- January 24, 2018
State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System now owns 156,436 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $1,028,000 after buying an additional 41,484 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank now owns 6,975 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $154,000 after purchasing an additional 674 shares in the last quarter. (more...)
EPS Forecast Revision Scan: Michael Kors Holdings Limited (KORS)
- January 24, 2018
The Georgia-based Vident Inv Advisory Limited Liability Company has invested 0.04% in Michael Kors Holdings Limited (NYSE:KORS). The shares were sold at an average price of $55.12, for a total transaction of $27,560.00. Therefore 29% are positive. Michael Kors Holdings Ltd had 103 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock has "Hold" rating by Argus Research on Friday, December 4. (more...)
- January 24, 2018
The Georgia-based Vident Inv Advisory Limited Liability Company has invested 0.04% in Michael Kors Holdings Limited (NYSE:KORS). The shares were sold at an average price of $55.12, for a total transaction of $27,560.00. Therefore 29% are positive. Michael Kors Holdings Ltd had 103 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock has "Hold" rating by Argus Research on Friday, December 4. (more...)
TE Connectivity (TEL) Set to Announce Earnings on Wednesday
- January 24, 2018
TE Connectivity Ltd . ( TEL ) has risen 29.30% since January 23, 2017 and is uptrending. NYSE:TEL) was up +0.53% ($0.53) to $101.26 and showed a volume of 1.64 mln shares. Westwood Holdings Group Inc increased Mks Instrument Inc (NASDAQ:MKSI) stake by 106,713 shares to 306,037 valued at $28.91M in 2017Q3. Hightower Advsrs owns 65,952 shares. (more...)
- January 24, 2018
TE Connectivity Ltd . ( TEL ) has risen 29.30% since January 23, 2017 and is uptrending. NYSE:TEL) was up +0.53% ($0.53) to $101.26 and showed a volume of 1.64 mln shares. Westwood Holdings Group Inc increased Mks Instrument Inc (NASDAQ:MKSI) stake by 106,713 shares to 306,037 valued at $28.91M in 2017Q3. Hightower Advsrs owns 65,952 shares. (more...)
Prudential Financial Inc (PRU) Holdings Lifted by First American Bank
- January 24, 2018
Wells Fargo maintained Prudential Financial, Inc. The company presently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $111.21. The rating was maintained by Keefe Bruyette & Woods on Monday, September 11 with "Buy". (NYSE:PRU). 461,910 are held by Kbc Group Inc Nv. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 347,743 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $37,605,000 after buying an additional 249,277 shares during the period. (more...)
- January 24, 2018
Wells Fargo maintained Prudential Financial, Inc. The company presently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $111.21. The rating was maintained by Keefe Bruyette & Woods on Monday, September 11 with "Buy". (NYSE:PRU). 461,910 are held by Kbc Group Inc Nv. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 347,743 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $37,605,000 after buying an additional 249,277 shares during the period. (more...)
Scripps Networks Interactive (SNI) Earning Somewhat Favorable Press Coverage, Analysis Finds
- January 24, 2018
Scripps Networks Interactive has a 52-week low of $64.87 and a 52-week high of $88.87. The volume of 0.76 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 1.07 Million shares. Point72 Asset Mgmt Lp owns 25,385 shares. Huntington Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:HBAN) was reduced too. (NASDAQ:CSCO) for 236,500 shares. 39,858 were reported by Voloridge Inv Mngmt Limited Liability. (more...)
- January 24, 2018
Scripps Networks Interactive has a 52-week low of $64.87 and a 52-week high of $88.87. The volume of 0.76 Million shares climbed down over an trading activity of 1.07 Million shares. Point72 Asset Mgmt Lp owns 25,385 shares. Huntington Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:HBAN) was reduced too. (NASDAQ:CSCO) for 236,500 shares. 39,858 were reported by Voloridge Inv Mngmt Limited Liability. (more...)
Placing This Stock in the Hotbed: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC)
- January 24, 2018
The stock increased 0.64% or $0.18 during the last trading session, reaching $28.27. About 556,063 shares traded or 48.80% up from the average. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC ) has risen 8.29% since January 22, 2017 and is uptrending. (more...)
- January 24, 2018
The stock increased 0.64% or $0.18 during the last trading session, reaching $28.27. About 556,063 shares traded or 48.80% up from the average. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC ) has risen 8.29% since January 22, 2017 and is uptrending. (more...)
Clovis Oncology, Inc. (CLVS) Shares Sold by Creative Planning
- January 24, 2018
Clovis Oncology has $134 highest and $15 lowest target. The stock increased 0.01% or $0.005 during the last trading session, reaching $54.935. About 6.64 million shares traded. As per Monday, January 23, the company rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus. (NASDAQ:CLVS) has "Outperform" rating given on Wednesday, September 21 by Credit Suisse. (more...)
- January 24, 2018
Clovis Oncology has $134 highest and $15 lowest target. The stock increased 0.01% or $0.005 during the last trading session, reaching $54.935. About 6.64 million shares traded. As per Monday, January 23, the company rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus. (NASDAQ:CLVS) has "Outperform" rating given on Wednesday, September 21 by Credit Suisse. (more...)
Infinera Sees Unusually High Options Volume (INFN)
- January 24, 2018
In terms of relative volume, these shares are trading at 1.47x their normal volume. Infinera (NASDAQ:INFN) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 8th. The firm earned "Hold" rating on Monday, September 25 by Northland Capital. As per Thursday, November 9, the company rating was downgraded by M Partners. (more...)
- January 24, 2018
In terms of relative volume, these shares are trading at 1.47x their normal volume. Infinera (NASDAQ:INFN) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 8th. The firm earned "Hold" rating on Monday, September 25 by Northland Capital. As per Thursday, November 9, the company rating was downgraded by M Partners. (more...)
Institutionals Holders Overview For Hess Corporation (HES)
- January 24, 2018
It has outperformed by 0.22% the S&P500. Marathon Asset Management Lp decreased its stake in Hess Corp ( HES ) by 98.93% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Therefore 33% are positive. Alibaba had 158 analyst reports since August 12, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $51.93. (more...)
- January 24, 2018
It has outperformed by 0.22% the S&P500. Marathon Asset Management Lp decreased its stake in Hess Corp ( HES ) by 98.93% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Therefore 33% are positive. Alibaba had 158 analyst reports since August 12, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $51.93. (more...)
Teekay Offshore Partners (TOO) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research
- January 24, 2018
Teekay Offshore Partners's dividend payout ratio is now -2.86%. (TOO) has $1.17 billion valuation. The consensus rating is 2.4, suggesting the market has given up on the stock. Endurance Wealth reported 0% in Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. (NYSE:TOO). State Of Wisconsin Investment Board owns 428,390 shares. Barclays Pcl has 22,000 shares. (more...)
- January 24, 2018
Teekay Offshore Partners's dividend payout ratio is now -2.86%. (TOO) has $1.17 billion valuation. The consensus rating is 2.4, suggesting the market has given up on the stock. Endurance Wealth reported 0% in Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. (NYSE:TOO). State Of Wisconsin Investment Board owns 428,390 shares. Barclays Pcl has 22,000 shares. (more...)
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