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Union Bankshares Corp Invests $2.03 Million in United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)
- January 25, 2018
Acadian Asset Mngmt Limited Liability Corporation stated it has 1.22M shares. The institutional investor held 19,852 shares of the transportation company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $2.38M, down from 25,827 at the end of the previous reported quarter. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Acadian Asset Mngmt Limited Liability Corporation stated it has 1.22M shares. The institutional investor held 19,852 shares of the transportation company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $2.38M, down from 25,827 at the end of the previous reported quarter. (more...)
Spectre of unpredictable chips makes Intel recommend halt of its patchy patch
- January 25, 2018
And when Intel's patches started causing their own issues, such as systems rebooting out of nowhere at a much more frequent clip than usual, the problem grew even more complex. Currently, Intel is asking its partners to test the new code to speed up the process and release of new stable patches. When news of the Spectre and Meltdown viruses broke, companies like Apple, Intel , and Microsoft hurriedly went about finalizing the patches on which they'd worked for months. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
And when Intel's patches started causing their own issues, such as systems rebooting out of nowhere at a much more frequent clip than usual, the problem grew even more complex. Currently, Intel is asking its partners to test the new code to speed up the process and release of new stable patches. When news of the Spectre and Meltdown viruses broke, companies like Apple, Intel , and Microsoft hurriedly went about finalizing the patches on which they'd worked for months. (more...)
Most Shocking Stock Movements: Kellogg Company (K), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)
- January 25, 2018
It has underperformed by 29.52% the S&P500. Gyroscope Capital Management Group Llc increased its stake in Wal (WMT) by 1678.6% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Weighted Alpha is used to calculate how much a share has gone up or down over a certain period, normally a year. Howe Rusling stated it has 259 shares. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
It has underperformed by 29.52% the S&P500. Gyroscope Capital Management Group Llc increased its stake in Wal (WMT) by 1678.6% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Weighted Alpha is used to calculate how much a share has gone up or down over a certain period, normally a year. Howe Rusling stated it has 259 shares. (more...)
Investors Jumping Ship on Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (DB), NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE)
- January 25, 2018
It has underperformed by 29.57% the S&P500. Coastline Tru reported 24,036 shares. We have $16.43 PT which if reached, will make NYSE:CTL worth $924.15 million less. The stock of Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc. BidaskClub cut shares of NextEra Energy from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 6th. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
It has underperformed by 29.57% the S&P500. Coastline Tru reported 24,036 shares. We have $16.43 PT which if reached, will make NYSE:CTL worth $924.15 million less. The stock of Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc. BidaskClub cut shares of NextEra Energy from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 6th. (more...)
Analysts Set Workspace Group plc (WKP) Price Target at $907.57
- January 25, 2018
The SI to Fuelcell Energy Incorporated's float is 22.81%. It closed at $6.05 lastly. It is down 84.35% since January 23, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 31.35% the S&P500. The firm provides various types of construction equipment for non-residential construction markets; and facilities management equipment for the maintenance and fix of facilities. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The SI to Fuelcell Energy Incorporated's float is 22.81%. It closed at $6.05 lastly. It is down 84.35% since January 23, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 31.35% the S&P500. The firm provides various types of construction equipment for non-residential construction markets; and facilities management equipment for the maintenance and fix of facilities. (more...)
Tesla in Autopilot Mode Crashes into Fire Truck
- January 25, 2018
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Tuesday that it has sent two investigators to probe the crash and determine who was at fault. The National Transportation Safety Board is now gathering information on the incident. The German government even urged Tesla to rename its Autopilot system and for owners to learn about the capabilities of their vehicle. The Tesla owner's manual says that Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, which is part of the Autopilot system, "cannot detect ... (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Tuesday that it has sent two investigators to probe the crash and determine who was at fault. The National Transportation Safety Board is now gathering information on the incident. The German government even urged Tesla to rename its Autopilot system and for owners to learn about the capabilities of their vehicle. The Tesla owner's manual says that Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, which is part of the Autopilot system, "cannot detect ... (more...)
Record 32.2 million people now in work in the UK
- January 25, 2018
Average weekly earnings for employees in nominal terms (not adjusted for inflation) increased by 2.5% including bonuses, and 2.4% excluding bonuses compared to a year earlier. The overall number of people out of work fell by 3,000 to 1.44 million, which is 160,000 lower than a year ago. Matthew Percival, CBI head of employment, said: "While it's encouraging to see a return to jobs growth, and pay marginally increasing, higher inflation means living standards remain under pressure". (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Average weekly earnings for employees in nominal terms (not adjusted for inflation) increased by 2.5% including bonuses, and 2.4% excluding bonuses compared to a year earlier. The overall number of people out of work fell by 3,000 to 1.44 million, which is 160,000 lower than a year ago. Matthew Percival, CBI head of employment, said: "While it's encouraging to see a return to jobs growth, and pay marginally increasing, higher inflation means living standards remain under pressure". (more...)
Senate confirms Powell as next Federal Reserve chairman
- January 25, 2018
The stronger economy, which will get a boost this year from the recently enacted tax cuts, is exerting pressure on the Fed's monetary policymakers to more rapidly increase interest rates. The U.S. has already withdrawn from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a 12-nation trade deal, and this week a sixth-round of negotiations will be held in Canada to focus on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFA), which Trump has also threatened to withdraw from. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The stronger economy, which will get a boost this year from the recently enacted tax cuts, is exerting pressure on the Fed's monetary policymakers to more rapidly increase interest rates. The U.S. has already withdrawn from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a 12-nation trade deal, and this week a sixth-round of negotiations will be held in Canada to focus on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFA), which Trump has also threatened to withdraw from. (more...)
Starbucks Using Tax Cuts to Improve Pay, Benefits for Workers
- January 25, 2018
For store partners, Starbucks has also expanded their parental leave policy to include all non-birth parents with up to 6 weeks of paid leave when welcoming a new child. Apple Inc. said earlier this month that it's giving most of its staff a $2,500 bonus. Starbucks baristas have previously complained about being paid too little, Business Insider reported . (more...)
- January 25, 2018
For store partners, Starbucks has also expanded their parental leave policy to include all non-birth parents with up to 6 weeks of paid leave when welcoming a new child. Apple Inc. said earlier this month that it's giving most of its staff a $2,500 bonus. Starbucks baristas have previously complained about being paid too little, Business Insider reported . (more...)
AT&T chief calls for 'Internet Bill of Rights'
- January 25, 2018
But AT&T's call for websites to face the same rules as ISPs continues a strategy employed by the broadband industry and Republicans. The FCC last month voted to eliminate the rules against ISPS blocking, throttling and paid prioritization , saying the Federal Trade Commission could sufficiently police conduct that was anticompetitive of unfair without those proscriptive rules. (more...)
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- January 25, 2018
But AT&T's call for websites to face the same rules as ISPs continues a strategy employed by the broadband industry and Republicans. The FCC last month voted to eliminate the rules against ISPS blocking, throttling and paid prioritization , saying the Federal Trade Commission could sufficiently police conduct that was anticompetitive of unfair without those proscriptive rules. (more...)
United States defends trade barriers ahead of Trump's visit to World Economic Forum
- January 25, 2018
Asian shares are set to open lower Thursday after Trump administration official's rhetoric on trade and the dollar roiled financial markets, sending the USA currency to its lowest level in three years and whipsawing stocks that had been buoyed by strong earnings . (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Asian shares are set to open lower Thursday after Trump administration official's rhetoric on trade and the dollar roiled financial markets, sending the USA currency to its lowest level in three years and whipsawing stocks that had been buoyed by strong earnings . (more...)
New Jersey to Join Lawsuit to Protect DACA 'Dreamers'
- January 25, 2018
It was nearly an act of defiance, an unauthorized immigrant, a 27-year-old "Dreamer" who could be deported if Congress can't fix the DACA program , was sworn in Wednesday by New Jersey's attorney general and congratulated by the governor. President Trump said at the time that a lawsuit from a separate group of states challenging DACA threatened to dismantle the program and that the six-month window he was providing gave Congress a chance to devise a fix. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
It was nearly an act of defiance, an unauthorized immigrant, a 27-year-old "Dreamer" who could be deported if Congress can't fix the DACA program , was sworn in Wednesday by New Jersey's attorney general and congratulated by the governor. President Trump said at the time that a lawsuit from a separate group of states challenging DACA threatened to dismantle the program and that the six-month window he was providing gave Congress a chance to devise a fix. (more...)
Kimberly-Clark celebrates the Trump tax cuts with massive layoffs, share buybacks
- January 25, 2018
Kimberly Clark Corp (NYSE:KMB) opened at $117.84 on Wednesday. It has underperformed by 16.38% the S&P500. Presima Inc decreased its stake in Prologis Inc (PLD) by 4.5% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. 282.75 million shares or 0.59% less from 284.42 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Fiduciary Trust Company holds 17,129 shares. It also reduced its holding in Bard C R Inc (NYSE:BCR) by 1,911 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 36,574 shares, and cut its ... (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Kimberly Clark Corp (NYSE:KMB) opened at $117.84 on Wednesday. It has underperformed by 16.38% the S&P500. Presima Inc decreased its stake in Prologis Inc (PLD) by 4.5% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. 282.75 million shares or 0.59% less from 284.42 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Fiduciary Trust Company holds 17,129 shares. It also reduced its holding in Bard C R Inc (NYSE:BCR) by 1,911 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 36,574 shares, and cut its ... (more...)
Toys R Us closing 180 stores, 2 in Alabama
- January 25, 2018
It is part of an overall plan to close 20 percent of its US stores, or 180 locations, within months. On Tuesday, it filed plans to close the stores , which is expected to begin in early February after approval from a U.S. But Toys R Us took a hit over the holidays. The company also contended with heavy debt, stemming from a leveraged buyout in 2005, according to FOX Business . (more...)
- January 25, 2018
It is part of an overall plan to close 20 percent of its US stores, or 180 locations, within months. On Tuesday, it filed plans to close the stores , which is expected to begin in early February after approval from a U.S. But Toys R Us took a hit over the holidays. The company also contended with heavy debt, stemming from a leveraged buyout in 2005, according to FOX Business . (more...)
Burger King Has an Opinion on Net Neutrality
- January 25, 2018
The video ends with a message scrolled across the screen. "The same for everyone", the video says. It's an unmistakable reference to U.S. Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai , who wields a large mug emblazoned with the Reese's image at agency meetings. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The video ends with a message scrolled across the screen. "The same for everyone", the video says. It's an unmistakable reference to U.S. Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai , who wields a large mug emblazoned with the Reese's image at agency meetings. (more...)
Trading Watch: Scanning the Levels for Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA)
- January 25, 2018
Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. It also reduced its holding in Abbott Labs (NYSE:ABT) by 6,459 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 380,898 shares, and cut its stake in Procter And Gamble Co (NYSE:PG). (more...)
- January 25, 2018
Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. It also reduced its holding in Abbott Labs (NYSE:ABT) by 6,459 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 380,898 shares, and cut its stake in Procter And Gamble Co (NYSE:PG). (more...)
TPP Nations To Sign New Deal On March 8
- January 25, 2018
The agreement comes after Canada made worldwide news when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refused to agree to the proposed TPP11 - so named because 11 countries are included - at a conference in Vietnam in November. Canada returned its backing to the TPP after nearly pulling off a Trump last November in a bid to protect its cultural industries, such as movies, TV and music. (more...)
- January 25, 2018
The agreement comes after Canada made worldwide news when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refused to agree to the proposed TPP11 - so named because 11 countries are included - at a conference in Vietnam in November. Canada returned its backing to the TPP after nearly pulling off a Trump last November in a bid to protect its cultural industries, such as movies, TV and music. (more...)
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...)
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