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Housing takes centre stage in government rebrand

January 10, 2018

There is no update on Sharma's position and as to whether he will continue with his housing role. It was first used with the formation of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government after the Second World War. "The Government must ensure public land is used for housing and that private land is bought where it is needed to create new communities". However, we hope that this works out to be more than just rebranding exercise, and that Mr Javid and his department will look to address the ...

Mobile added almost 2 million new customers in Q4 2017

January 10, 2018

The full-year 2017 totals come to 5.7M total net adds (more than 5M for the fourth straight year); 3.6M of those in branded postpaid and 2.8M in branded postpaid phone, along with 855,000 branded prepaid net adds. The wireless carrier announced its preliminary fourth quarter results and noted that it is buying back shares. The company also said that it had bought about $444 million worth of its own shares through a repurchase program and still had $1.1 billion remaining in the authorization ...

Chiefs' Alex Smith would just be another bridge QB for Jets

January 10, 2018

For most Chiefs fans, the person to blame (besides the refs) after their latest postseason horror show is Andy Reid . The Chiefs went from Super Bowl frontrunners to Super Bowl contenders to, in the blink of an eye, quarterback brokers.

Boeing caps 2017 with record deliveries, backlog

January 10, 2018

Boeing has remained a top pick of mine for some time now, largely due to the stability of the company's cash flows and the ability of Boeing to continue to improve on operational efficiencies while maintaining world-class order numbers year in and year out.

Share Rating Recap: Chesapeake Energy Corp (CHK)

January 10, 2018

The stock decreased 1.15% or $0.47 during the last trading session, reaching $40.26. Sei reported 2.82 million shares. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has risen 37.41% since January 9, 2017 and is uptrending. portfolio. 4,464 were accumulated by Huntington Commercial Bank. Chesapeake Energy Corp (NYSE: CHK ) has an ABR of 3.5 which is the combined stock view of 17 analysts poll results.

Germany holds on to top spot in Henley global passport rankings

January 10, 2018

In the index of passports of 2018, Armenia has climbed two notches to take the 76th spot with the opportunity to visit 59 countries without a visa . Just ten years ago it was ranked in second place with Finland and Portugal. The world's best passports provide worry free access to up to 161 countries while the worst passports will only allow you to enter 26 countries.

Attention Gainer: Ohr Pharmceutial Cmn (OHRP)

January 10, 2018

Kakaku.com, Inc. (OTCMKTS:KKKUF) has 0.00% since January 7, 2017 and is. Morgan Stanley invested 0% of its portfolio in OHR Pharmaceutical, Inc . Roth Capital now has $7.00 price target on the biotechnology company's stock. Insider ownership increased by a total of 0 shares, which suggests that OHRP's key executives are feeling more optimistic about the outlook for the stock.

Ford F-150 diesel aims for 30 mpg at EPA

January 10, 2018

The company estimates the new version of the best-selling vehicle in the United States will get a fuel economy rating of 30 miles per gallon. Filipe notes that peak torque comes at just 1,750 rpm with torque delivery continuing throughout the rpm range - ideal for towing or hauling heavy loads over long distances.

Shares in Halliburton Company (HAL) Acquired by Packer & Co Ltd

January 10, 2018

The stock has a market cap of 1.3 Billion. The institutional investor held 977,144 shares of the oilfield services and equipment company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $44.98 million, down from 1.80 million at the end of the previous reported quarter.

Could Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Go Down After Making 52-Week High?

January 10, 2018

Investment Centers Of America Inc who had been investing in Valero Energy Corp New for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $41.23B market cap company. Clarivest Asset Mgmt Limited stated it has 6 shares. Cowen & Co maintained the stock with "Hold" rating in Wednesday, August 30 report. Wexford Capital Lp owns 207,266 shares.

Terrified passengers scream as two planes collide at Toronto Airport

January 10, 2018

Both WestJet and Sunwing confirmed that their planes were involved in the collision at Toronto Pearson International, the second such incident at the airport in five months. A spokeswoman for WestJet says everybody was safely evacuated from the plane via emergency slides and nobody on board was injured. 'Due to the position of the aircraft on the laneway, WestJet guests required evacuation via emergency slide.

Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL), Plains All American Pipeline, LP (PAA)

January 10, 2018

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. has a 1-year low of $17.46 and a 1-year high of $33.95. The stock decreased 0.32% or $0.78 during the last trading session, reaching $239.79. ARMK comes in with a P/S ratio of 0.73 that's below 1, potentially implying that it could be cheap relative to the overall sector (2824.27) and its peers (3.18).

Watching Shares of Digital Realty Trust (DLR) — Technical Focus

January 10, 2018

That's a potential 8.73 increase relative to where Lexington Realty Trust (NYSE:LXP) has been trading recently. It has underperformed by 6.57% the S&P500. The firm has "Buy" rating by Cantor Fitzgerald given on Monday, June 12. The stock has "Neutral" rating by BTIG Research on Thursday, August 25. Brookfield Asset Inc invested in 2.89 million shares or 0.71% of the stock.

Fidelity National Information Servcs (FIS) Rating Reiterated by Barclays

January 10, 2018

It has underperformed by 4.78% the S&P500. Matt Sirovich decreased its stake in Fidelity National Financial (FNF) by 43.65% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. As per Friday, October 27, the company rating was maintained by Keefe Bruyette & Woods. Monness Crespi has "Buy" rating and $45 target. (NYSE:MO) earned "Buy" rating by Stifel Nicolaus on Monday, June 27.

Umpqua (UMPQ) Raised to Hold at Zacks Investment Research

January 10, 2018

It has underperformed by 2.55% the S&P500. Iguana Healthcare Management Llc increased Tesaro Inc (TSRO) stake by 66.67% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. The firm has "Hold" rating given on Thursday, July 20 by Stephens. Keefe Bruyette & Woods has "Buy" rating and $23.0 target. The stock has "Overweight" rating by Barclays Capital on Wednesday, October 18.

Senior Housing Properties Trust (SNH) Stock Price Hits Yearly Low Today

January 10, 2018

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Senior Housing Properties Trust from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, January 5th. (NASDAQ:AAPL). Chase Invest Counsel Corp holds 0.19% or 2,386 shares in its portfolio. LSV Asset Management now owns 5,666,676 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $72,930,000 after purchasing an additional 601,200 shares in the last quarter.

Increases Holdings in Wells Fargo & Co

January 10, 2018

Heartland Advisors Inc. now owns 272,548 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $15,102,000 after acquiring an additional 10,318 shares during the period. (NYSE:PX) or 76,031 shares. Loring Wolcott Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors Llp Ma invested 0% of its portfolio in Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN).

Polianta Ltd Takes Position in Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC)

January 10, 2018

It has outperformed by 35.38% the S&P500. Montag A & Associates Inc increased its stake in Conocophilips (COP) by 47.11% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Another trade for 6,374 shares valued at $413,864 was made by Nichols Rodney P. on Thursday, December 14. Investors sentiment increased to 1.32 in Q3 2017.

Up-to-the-minute Analysts Reports: Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)

January 10, 2018

When the session continued, the stock hit a new high of $87.15 and recorded a low of $86.60. Investors and Traders continue to monitor technical levels of shares of The Progressive Corporation (PGR ). The direction of this stock is getting Weakening.This is an indicator for investors to know whether the stock is heading towards a Buy or Sell, or whether the Hold is advancing towards a Buy or a Sell.

Autonomous Pizza Delivery Vans Might Soon Be A Thing

January 10, 2018

During a presentation at 2018's Consumer Electronics Show , Pizza Hut announced plans for an automated delivery auto and the Twitter account for sci-fi Netflix series Black Mirror reminded us why that is a awful idea. Toyota envisions the e-Palette will serve a variety of potential uses, allowing businesses to deliver goods, transport people, or use the vehicle as a mobile storefront or office.

Fisker EMotion Global Debut was at CES 2018

January 10, 2018

The big difference now is that the EMotion doesn't need a range extender to keep it moving down the road, instead the EMotion is a fully-electric vehicle. Inside an iPad like screen is sits in the middle of the center console. A version with a 27-inch rear curved screen is called Chauffer Edition and buyers can opt for a rear bench seat allowing the vehicle to haul five people.

Amazon's Alexa is coming to Toyota and Lexus cars

January 10, 2018

Automotive is a new expansion area for Alexa and other voice assistants. Toyota announced the partnership Tuesday, saying the cloud-based voice assistant would be included in vehicles equipped with the Toyota Entune 3.0 App Suite and Lexus Enform App Suite 2.0, allowing riders to interact with Alexa in the auto.

Kodak announces ICO, stock jumps 44%

January 09, 2018

Kodak's share price almost doubled, to $6.02, in midday trading Tuesday. Kodak wants photographers to register their photographs with its new blockchain platform, which will track down unlicensed images, so that the photographers can get paid for their work.

Bumper Christmas as shoppers spend £1 billion more - English

January 09, 2018

The Co-op was the only grocer to have recorded a decline in sales, with a 0.2 per cent drop, and its market share also dipped 0.1 per cent to 5.2 per cent. (WMT), saw its market share decline to 15.3% from 15.5%, with sales up 2.2% in the three months to December 31. Wm. Figures from the BRC also out on Tuesday showed United Kingdom retailers saw a 0.6% like-for-like sales rise in December but the report highlighted how the "severe pressure" on spending was weighing heavily on some firms ...

Bernstein: GOP criminal referral for Trump dossier author a 'glowing red herring'

January 09, 2018

The Senate action comes days after the Justice Department reached a tentative agreement with House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., to provide additional information related to his investigation of how the probe now led by Mueller may have acted on information in the dossier, including whether it was the primary basis for launching surveillance of Trump campaign officials.

Discovery Communications headquarters to leave Maryland

January 09, 2018

Discovery was founded in Landover, Maryland, in 1985, and moved its global headquarters to Bethesda, Maryland in 1991 and then to its current headquarters building in Silver Spring in 2003. A Maryland Network Hub is planned to house select functions, such as government relations and Discovery Education. Discovery, which operates Discovery Network, TLC, ID and OWN, said it plans to assemble current and New York-based Scripps employees under a New York City headquarters sometime in the ...

Kimco Realty Corp (KIM) Expected to Announce Earnings of $0.38 Per Share

January 09, 2018

Duke Realty Corporation (NYSE:DRE) has risen 24.81% since January 9, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 164.19% the S&P500. G2 Investment Partners Management Llc decreased Sodastream International Ltd (SODA) stake by 32.56% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing.

Starbucks Blonde Espresso Launches in US Stores

January 09, 2018

Starbucks Corp. has introduced a lighter espresso to its more than 8,000 USA locations. The new brew, which Starbucks described as "smooth without the roasty edge", is now an option in all espresso-based beverages, including lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, macchiatos and Americanos.

Germany's November Industrial Output Beats Expectations

January 09, 2018

Germany's industrial economy remains on a positive path despite a setback in manufacturing orders in November, economists said following the release of data that point to a continued strong economy in the new year. German factories registered a 0.4% drop in orders. In the meantime, the Germany's trade surplus is expected to rise to Euro 21.3 billion in November from Euro 18.9 billion in October.

(INTC) Stake Raised by Crossvault Capital Management LLC

January 09, 2018

The stock increased 0.70% or $0.31 during the last trading session, reaching $44.74. About 2,780 shares traded or Infinity% up from the average. It is up 19.47% since January 9, 2017 and is uptrending. Hsbc Holding Public Limited Company, United Kingdom-based fund reported 5.63 million shares. Needelman Asset Management has 32,845 shares for 3.07% of their portfolio.

EPS for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Expected At $1.58

January 09, 2018

Comerica Bank who had been investing in Mcdonalds Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $138.66 billion market cap company. The stock decreased 0.07% or $0.12 during the last trading session, reaching $173.93. Dana Inv Advsr holds 0.24% of its portfolio in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) for 33,718 shares. Therefore 71% are positive. Microsoft Corporation had 141 analyst reports since July 22, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel.

Britain starts "one of the world's toughest bans" on microbeads

January 09, 2018

She added: "As we increase our understanding of pollution and non-recyclable plastics on our streets and in our seas, its impact on wildlife, then educating the public on how they can play their part is going to be critical". "But unfortunately, the ban does not cover a long list of products, such as sunscreen, lipstick and paints - and of course microbeads are only one part of the huge plastic pollution problem we now face".

Target reports strong holiday sales, raises fourth quarter predictions

January 09, 2018

The company pledged past year to invest more than $7 billion to modernize its business. It also increased its holding in Blackstone Group LP (NYSE:BX) by 17,193 shares in the quarter, for a total of 119,865 shares, and has risen its stake in Vanguard Whitehall Fds Inc (VYM).

Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Stock Soars on Sizzling Holiday Sales

January 09, 2018

ValuEngine raised shares of Kohl's from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report on Monday, October 2nd. The rating was upgraded by Gordon Haskett Capital Corporation to "Buy" on Thursday, November 9. Excluding the company's previously disclosed fourth quarter tax settlement of $30 million, diluted earnings per share are expected to be $3.98 to $4.08, compared to its prior guidance of $3.60 to $3.80.

Now Jamie Dimon says he regrets calling bitcoin a "fraud"

January 09, 2018

He called the digital currency a "fraud", predicted that governments would "crush it" and even threatened to fire any of his bankers if they traded it. The value of digital currencies have surged this year, with everyone from regulators to top bank executives taking note. It traded at $909 U.S. a year ago and breached $19,000 United States in December.

Jeff Bezos Is Now Worth More Than Bill Gates Ever Was

January 09, 2018

The majority of that net worth comes from the 78.9 million shares of Amazon stock he owns. Now he's won another title over the Microsoft founder: the richest person in history. Had he held on to that money, his net worth today would be well over $150 billion. Adjusted for inflation, $100 billion in 1999 would be worth $148 billion today.

Android Oreo Fails To Reach Even 1% Share

January 09, 2018

Android 6.0 Marshmallow still reigns as the most used at 28.6 per cent, but has fallen marginally from last month when it was at 29.7 per cent. Running third is Android Lollipop at 25.1%. Even though it is no longer the latest version of Google's operating system, there are new handsets that are still shipping with Android Nougat pre-installed, which may further contribute to the increase in its market share.

Peter Beardsley faces bullying allegations

January 09, 2018

It had already emerged over the weekend that the former England global had been accused of bullying Newcastle's young winger Yasin Ben El-Mhanni, but it is now thought further allegations have been made against him. Beardsley is in his second spell as a coach at St James' Park, having returned to the club in 2009 after leaving three years earlier. It is not the first time he has found himself at the centre of claims of unfair treatment during his time working with Newcastle's youth players.

LMP Capital & Income Fund Inc (NYSE:SCD) Institutional Investors Quarterly Sentiment

January 09, 2018

More interesting news about The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS ) were released by: Investorplace.com and their article: "Why "Star Wars" Provides New Hope for Walt Disney Co Stock" published on January 03, 2018 as well as Usnews.com's news article titled: "Expect Disney Earnings to Take a Big Hit" with publication date: December 21, 2017.

FBR & Co Analysts Decrease Earnings Estimates for Time Warner Inc. (TWX)

January 09, 2018

The stock increased 1.14% or $1.97 during the last trading session, reaching $175. (NYSE: TWX ) news were published by: Seekingalpha.com which released: "AT&T: Great, With Or Without Time Warner" on December 26, 2017, also Businesswire.com with their article: " Time Warner Inc ".

Stocks extend rally before earnings, dollar rises

January 09, 2018

China producer and consumer prices data is due Wednesday, while a reading on the country's money supply is expected in coming days. Lackluster inflation pressure in Europe has been accompanied by a strengthening economic recovery across the continent and solid economic growth in China and the United States, fueling risk appetite.

Passengers evacuate after 2 planes collide at Canadian airport

January 09, 2018

The empty plane's wing burst into flames after the collision, causing panic among passengers on the WestJet aircraft. A WestJet aircraft with 176 passengers and crew aboard was in queue for the gate when a Sunwing plane carrying no passengers backed into it, the CBC News reports .

Can iShares Trust - iShares Global Healthcare ETF (ARCA:IXJ) Grow Their Earnings?

January 09, 2018

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Browns LB Christian Kirksey compares team to Jesus decrying 0-16 parade

January 09, 2018

The Cleveland Browns" inept 0-16 season has brought fans down to FirstEnergy Stadium today for the "Browns Perfect Season Parade 2 .0'. It's not just the 0-16 record this season, but the 1-31 record since 2016, the 4-44 record since 2015, the 11 years since a winning season, and the 15 years since a playoff appearance.

Tesco triumphs in Christmas trading battle: Kantar Worldpanel

January 09, 2018

Tesco has posted its fastest sales growth since June 2017, seeing sales up 3.1% in the 12 weeks to 31 December, according to the latest United Kingdom market share data by Kantar Worldpanel . However, its market share fell by 0.2 percentage points year on year to 28% in the period. Online sales grew 5 per cent, resulting in the channel hitting a high of 6.4 per cent share of all grocery sales in the final quarter.

Chinese Toy Maker to Pay $650000 for Violating US Children's Privacy

January 09, 2018

VTech will pay $650,000 as part of the settlement with the commission, the release added. The US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ( COPPA) requires that companies collecting personal information from children under 13 follow steps to ensure that the data is protected, including disclosing to parents the information it collects, how the information will be used, and seeking verifiable parental consent.

Solar modules stuck at Indian ports due to import duty dispute

January 09, 2018

Indian custom officials have reportedly held around 2,000 shipping containers filled with solar modules at four seaports and have demanded 7.5% customs duty on them. On December 20, 2017, the USA government had chose to take India to the global trade body for allegedly not complying with the the WTO's policies on solar power.

Jet Airways employee arrested with Rs 3.21 crore in United States dollars

January 09, 2018

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken a very serious view of this unprecedented episode. The pilot and the co-pilot are said to be in a relationship. The incident was reported when a scuffle between the pilot and the co-pilot began as the flight was scheduled for take-off to Mumbai, on January 1.

Morrisons continues turnaround with strong Christmas sales

January 09, 2018

It said that despite commodity prices rising, the cost of a basket of typical Christmas items was unchanged from past year. Sales of its premium range "Best" were up 25 per cent , which it attributed in part to the broader range on offer. Morrisons said its year-end expectations are unchanged. Morrisons announced a deal to supply convenience chain McColl's in August, and revealed that it supplied tobacco to some of the almost 2000 stores earlier than expected, boosting its wholesale figures ...

Dominion Energy Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:DM) ROA & Quant Review

January 09, 2018

The stock increased 0.63% or $0.36 during the last trading session, reaching $57.77. About 5.76 million shares traded or 130.63% up from the average. (NYSE:D) to report $0.89 EPS on February, 7.They anticipate $0.10 EPS change or 10.10 % from last quarter's $0.99 EPS.