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WhatsApp Begins Rolling Out App Aimed at Small Businesses

January 20, 2018

Messaging Statistics - Number of messages read and other simple metrics. WhatsApp is also now verifying businesses on the platform. New Messaging Tools - Quick replies for frequently asked questions, introductory greeting messages and away messages if you're unavailable.

Whoever Takes Credit, Apple's Moves Will Boost US Economy

January 20, 2018

The record tax payment is said to amount to approximately $38 billion. Apple specifically laid out in the press release their plans to create 20,000 new jobs through hiring at their current campuses as well as the creation of new ones.

Newell Brands (NWL) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research

January 20, 2018

It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 3,164 shares of the company's stock worth $169,000 after purchasing an additional 1,088 shares in the last quarter. (NASDAQ:IPXL) valuations. The stock trades on a P/S of 1.91, which suggests that the shares are attractive compared with peers. Barclays reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $35.00 price objective on shares of Newell Brands in a research note on Wednesday, December 6th.

Washington unemployment up slightly after reaching record low

January 20, 2018

The additional employment included about 4,100 new jobs in government. For example, the retail industry typically adds 3,200 jobs in December. OR added 14,700 jobs in December, after dropping 300 jobs a month earlier, as the state's unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)- Stocks Ensnare on Price Valuation

January 20, 2018

Weyerhaeuser Co Reit now has $26.53 billion valuation. The stock decreased 0.39% or $1.06 during the last trading session, reaching $268.52. About 501,475 shares traded. The rating was downgraded by Goldman Sachs on Tuesday, June 28 to "Neutral". Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE: TSM ) has risen 51.40% since January 18, 2017 and is uptrending.

FleetCor Technologies (FLT) Price Target Raised to $206.00 at Credit Suisse Group

January 20, 2018

About 81,468 shares traded. (NYSE:JPM) has risen 33.74% since January 19, 2017 and is uptrending. Fleetcor Tech Incorporated (NYSE:FLT) had a decrease of 6.39% in short interest. Hite Hedge Asset Management Ltd Limited Liability Company invested in 3.25% or 1.28 million shares. Commonwealth Comml Bank Of owns 138 shares. (NYSE:FLT).

OnePlus Launches Lava Red OnePlus 5T; Mumbai Store Opening Today!

January 20, 2018

It uses two anodic oxidation processes along with double blasting and an AF coating which ensures its signature texture and feel. Wallpaper bit aside, it's clear that OnePlus did work hard to give the phone a nice sheen of red. The Lava Red variant comes in only an 8GB RAM, 128GB storage configuration. The display is still the gorgeous 6-inch, Full Optic AMOLED with an 18:9 aspect ratio.

Samsung's patent shows holes in display for larger screen space

January 20, 2018

This would allow Samsung to embed cameras or speakers directly into the screen instead of the phone's bezels, providing more screen space and solving the infamous notch problem of Apple's iPhone X . It's unclear how far along Samsung is in developing the design or how soon it might show up in phones that consumers can actually buy. By getting rid of their borders, or bezels, such devices can offer screens that are as big or larger than those in jumbo-sized phones, but in a smaller body ...

IBM Reports 2017 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

January 20, 2018

The tech giant reported a monumental quarter, breaking a 22-quarter streak of declining revenue . Despite the good overall news, the stock fell as much as 4.8 percent to $161 in extended trading. Tepper attributes IBM's revenue growth to diversifying its business and stepping up investments in "high growth opportunities". Although, the primary driver of revenue for the fourth quarter was due to IBM's 71 percent jump in sales for the Z14 mainframe.

YouTube removing videos of users eating Tide Pod laundry detergent

January 20, 2018

YouTube announced it would remove videos of people eating the pods, saying it encouraged risky behaviour, The Telegraph reports. YouTube said its community guidelines prohibit content that encourages risky activities that have a risk of causing physical harm, according to a statement released earlier this week.

American Express Company (AXP) Shares Bought by Findlay Park Partners LLP

January 20, 2018

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in AXP . Fisher Asset Management LLC grew its stake in shares of American Express by 2.7% in the third quarter . Jefferies Group restated an "in-line" rating and issued a $93.00 price target (up from $85.00) on shares of American Express in a research report on Thursday, October 19th.

IBM's sales grew for the first time in 5 years

January 20, 2018

Total revenue increased 3.6 percent to $22.54 billion, beating analysts' average estimate of $22.06 billion. IBM (NYSE:IBM) shares are down 4.4% aftermarket despite the fact that Big Blue beat EPS and revenue estimates and posted its first year-over-year revenue growth in nearly six years.

Walmart Wellness Day, Free Health Screening Event

January 20, 2018

From 10 a.m.to 2 p.m., Woodward Walmart will be administering free health screenings. The event aims to provide residents with valuable health information. Free health screenings and low-priced immunizations will be provided at Walmart stores in South Mississippi Saturday. In select locations, free vision screenings will also be available.

Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS) Shares Bought by Gateway Investment Advisers LLC

January 20, 2018

The rating was initiated by Deutsche Bank on Wednesday, September 7 with "Hold". (NYSE:TGI) has "Reduce" rating given on Thursday, May 25 by Standpoint Research. provides various banking services and products to individual, corporate, and government clients throughout Colombia, Latin America, and the Caribbean region.

Earnings Analysis Of Huntsman Corporation (HUN)

January 20, 2018

Boeing Co now has $203.38 billion valuation. The stock decreased 0.45% or $0.1552 during the last trading session, reaching $34.4048. About 30,448 shares traded. The company was maintained on Tuesday, October 20 by JP Morgan. The stock of Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN) has "Buy" rating given on Monday, April 3 by Citigroup.

Verizon Adds Mexico and Canada Usage to Go Unlimited Plan

January 20, 2018

Starting on January 25, those customers will now be able to use their phone and get unlimited talk, text and data if they travel to Mexico and Canada. Currently, Go Unlimited customers traveling to Canada and Mexico need to get a TravelPass , which costs $5 per day, to stay connected. Beyond Unlimited costs $85, and for that sum, it ups streaming resolutions as listed above, and gives customers a 22GB cap before they get deprioritized.

A fake WhatsApp app might be spying on you

January 20, 2018

Once installed, the Android malware can be used to collect a range of sensitive information including call logs, photos, messages, audio recordings, location data and more. How Do Dark Caracal Hackers Operate? Cyber security professionals consistently warn people to be wary when downloading software, avoiding programs shared through links or email and instead relying on trusted sources.

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp (BAH) Sees The Tape Move Mid-Market

January 20, 2018

And then on the other side of the spectrum one analyst entrenched in the bullish camp has a target as high as $50. The stock increased 0.10% or $0.04 during the last trading session, reaching $39.29. Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Booz Allen Hamilton by 92.5% during the second quarter. The stock of Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:BAH) earned "In-Line" rating by Evercore on Wednesday, April 5.

Q3 Sentiment Alkermes Inc (NASDAQ:ALKS)

January 20, 2018

The stock's market capitalization is $8.30 billion. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a quick ratio of 2.72 and a current ratio of 3.05. Granahan Ma holds 0.43% or 101,640 shares in its portfolio. Aravt Global holds 10.4% or 616,500 shares. Axa accumulated 166,926 shares or 0.04% of the stock.

Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg to step down in March

January 20, 2018

Hirshberg has been with the Call of Duty publisher for almost a decade, and has seen the firm through a number of major software releases, including multiple Call of Duty titles and two Destiny games. His statement continues "This is an awesome company". I have nothing but admiration for the incredible team I have had the privilege to lead. Eric Hirshberg has had an incredibly prominent role both behind the scenes and in the spotlight, as he attended and spoke at nearly every single ...

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)

January 20, 2018

For the next financial year, analysts forecast that the business will report earnings of $0.92 per share, with EPS estimates ranging from $0.84 to $0.96. BB&T Securities LLC acquired a new position in NRG Yield, Inc. Balyasny Asset Management LLC now owns 1,671,181 shares of the utilities provider's stock valued at $28,778,000 after buying an additional 1,634,934 shares during the last quarter.

Honda recalls 22834 cars across various models in India for faulty airbags

January 20, 2018

Honda Cars India has issued a voluntarily recall for 22,834 vehicles of 2013 model of Accord, City and Jazz to replace the Takata passenger front airbag inflators in the country. Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) has issued a voluntary recall for the 2013 model year Accord, City and Jazz. Auto owners can check whether they are eligible for the free airbag replacement by entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or chassis number in the company's special micro site .

NTT Docomo selects Nokia for 5G operation in Japan

January 20, 2018

Finnish vendor Nokia has signed an agreement with Japanese telco NTT Docomo for the provision of 5G equipment for the operator's future commercial launch, which is scheduled for 2020. Nokia says the deal with DoCoMo is significant because it's a commercial agreement for 5G radio hardware-not for testing or trial use-and Japan traditionally is one of the world's leading early adopters of new technologies.

Tribes Say Medicaid Work Requirements Jeopardize Health Care

January 20, 2018

One-thousand people wrote in protest and CMS denied the request. The National Health Law Program, a nonprofit providing legal services to low-income people, is considering a lawsuit to block work requirements from taking effect. They are: Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky , Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Utah and Wisconsin. In Kentucky , which expanded Medicaid, Republican state Sen.

Unusual Weather May Have Caused Antelope Mass Death in 2015

January 20, 2018

Scientists knew that bacteria called Pasteurella multocida type B caused the mass death. A study into the cause of death estimated that this was due to blood poisoning that was caused by a bacterium that is found naturally in these antelopes.

On Heels of Tax Bill Savings, Apple Touts $30B US Investment Plan

January 20, 2018

As the U.S. largest tax payer, Apple already has over 84,000 employees in the USA but said it is allocating $5bn to the Advanced Manufacturing fund, while it has also doing business with 9,000 American suppliers across all 50 states. And this fund helps other manufacturers that supply Apple be innovative and grow. The US has allowed companies to defer paying taxes on foreign profits until those profits were repatriated.

Deane Retirement Strategies Inc. Takes Position in Kansas City Southern (KSU)

January 20, 2018

If a stock does not have good liquidity then it may take some time before a broker is able to negotiate a deal to buy or sell a stock and the broker may not be able to get the sell or buy price that the trader is looking for. Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt reported 0.02% stake. Poplar Forest Cap Ltd Liability Corporation holds 0.04% or 4,500 shares. Conning, a Connecticut-based fund reported 2,250 shares.

Apple #1 on Forbes 'Most Admired Companies' List for Eleventh Year

January 20, 2018

Anyone could vote for any company in any industry. With $250.4 billion in assets, $28.2 billion in revenues, and more than $1.6 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.4 million people who rely on us for life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, brokerage and advisory services, trust services, and discretionary portfolio management solutions.

Call of Duty: WW2 Event Adds New Game Modes and Weapons

January 20, 2018

Coupling these core perks of the Division and Basic Training perks like Flanker could make the Resistance class almost invisible, while also giving this Division the ability to see the direction of nearby enemies. With new promotions and contracts, Captain Butcher is back to help players get their hands on new loot and survive on the front lines. First and foremost, three new weapons are going to be added: the Volkssturgewehr rifle, the ORSO sub-machine gun, and the 9mm SAP pistol.

PUBG Will Ban 100000 Cheaters in One Wave

January 20, 2018

This week, we performed a thorough gameplay data review of 10 million players and completed analysis of tens of millions of data logs. "We have identified an issue in our deathcam, replay and observing systems which is related to showing other players as if they are using cheats".

Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE) Position Boosted by Oppenheimer & Co. Inc

January 20, 2018

American Assets Investment Management Llc who had been investing in Adobe Sys Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $96.72B market cap company. The firm earned "Buy" rating on Thursday, October 19 by Stifel Nicolaus. (NASDAQ:IPHS) has "Hold" rating given on Wednesday, September 6 by KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Florida man mistakes bank drive-thru for Taco Bell; arrested for DUI

January 20, 2018

The manager told deputies that after beating on the auto window for "some time", he was able to wake up the driver. When Francisco eventually regained consciousness, the manager says he asked for a burrito before driving away. Francisco, the deputy noted, had a "delayed reaction to questions as well as slowed movements of his extremities consistent with someone under the influence of prescription narcotics".

Medical Packaging Market By Type: Plastics, Glass, Metal

January 19, 2018

The rising population and growing per capita income are the major growth driver for this market. In the past few years, the market for rigid packaging has massively expanded owing to the rising demand for a variety of rigid packaging products around industries such as pharmaceuticals and packaged foods and beverages.

Did You Notice That Meghan Markle Just Wore Two Mismatched Earrings?

January 20, 2018

For the occasion, the former actress wore a black Stella McCartney coat , Hiut Denim jeans, Tabitha Simmons velvet booties, and a cozy scarf. Wearing mismatched earrings? Re-wearing parts of her outfit? Meghan Markle has found The Dress.

TRAI recommends in-flight Internet services

January 19, 2018

Flyers in India would soon be able to access mobile and internet services onboard aircraft as telecom regulator on Friday recommended allowing these services as part of in-flight connectivity in the Indian airspace. "If IFC service provider partners with... the licencee (that) also has commercial VSAT CUG service authorisation, it can provide the satellite links also".

IPhone 11 Rumors: Apple Will Reportedly Release Larger iPhones In 2018

January 19, 2018

His prediction is more optimistic than the market's overall global smartphone shipment growth estimate, which is expected to see between a five percent decline and five percent growth. Meanwhile, Kuo's shipment figures of the iPhone X are lower than what other analysts predict. Will the iPhone X be remembered as a flop or success? "Based on our most current research, we believe that Apple may be planning to cut iPhone X production for the June quarter by as much as 10 million units, ...

Apple CEO Promises iPhone Users More Control Over Batteries

January 19, 2018

Apple is also planning a software update that will provide more transparency about the condition of an iPhone's battery, and will let consumers switch off the performance management feature - even if it leads to more unexpected shutdowns. Apple will not recommend users disable the throttling as it may mean that they will not be able to use their device in emergency situations. Users will also be able to decide whether to reduce your phone's performance to extend battery life.

North Korea Suddenly Cancels Meeting With South Without Reason

January 19, 2018

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has expressed support for the creation of a unified inter-Korean women's ice hockey team for the upcoming PyeongChang Winter Olympics, a US broadcaster reported Friday. Many observers, including the South Korean military, are skeptical of North Korea's intentions, suspecting that North Korea only wants to talk in order to drive a wedge between the US and South Korea, extract concessions, and advance its national interests.

Is Energy ETF Vanguard (VDE) Ready for a Breakout?

January 19, 2018

Moving averages can help spot trends and price reversals. Traders may use these levels to help identify stock price reversals. The simple moving average is a mathematical calculation that takes the average price (mean) for a given amount of time.

RIL's Q3 refining and marketing revenue up 23%

January 19, 2018

Revenue from the Refining and Marketing segment for the quarter ended December 2017 increased by 23 percent on a YoY basis to Rs75,865 crore (USD 11.9 billion) aided by 24 percent higher Brent oil prices . Similarly, Phillip Capital on GRM, however, said that there will be 115% growth in refining utilisation higher petrochem volumes and lower margins for RIL.

Walt Disney Co (DIS) Short Interest Up 11.6% in December

January 19, 2018

The stock had a trading volume of 8,070,713 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,200,000. After a recent check, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS ) shares have been seen trading 0.14% away from the 20-day moving average. National Bank & Trust holds 0.79% or 72,437 shares in its portfolio. (NASDAQ:TROW) for 67,367 shares. Swiss National Bank increased its holdings in shares of Walt Disney by 7.8% during the second quarter.

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) Holdings Cut by Suncoast Equity Management

January 19, 2018

Honeywell International (NYSE:HON) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 21st. It has outperformed by 0.96% the S&P500. (NYSE:HON) on Wednesday, August 2. Therefore 57% are positive. Ally Financial had 53 analyst reports since July 29, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets on Monday, October 10 with "Outperform".

Joao Mario edges closer to Premier League

January 19, 2018

According to Italian broadcaster Premium Sport (via inside Futbol ), Inter Milan midfielder Joao Mario is giving serious thought to joining West Ham on loan till the end of the season. Mario has failed to score in any of his 15 appearances for Inter this season . "We're told that Swansea City have expressed an interest in signing him", Solhekol said.

IOS Messaging Bug Can Freeze Your iPhone

January 19, 2018

The exploit is made possible by the fact that the Messages app in iOS preloads website links, which allows the app to show users a preview. As we noted earlier this week, chaiOS was discovered by Abraham Masri and potentially causes crashes, resprings, and battery issues on the latest versions of iOS and macOS.

Sony Launching Glacier White PS4 Pro This Month

January 19, 2018

Officially titled the "Rathalos Edition", this sleek and sexy new edition of the PS4 Pro sports a, well you guessed it, grey Rathalos design along the top of the system, with red highlights to make it pop. Apparently this color is already available in Europe though, oh you fancy huh? The limited edition Monster Hunter: World 1TB PlayStation 4 Pro console bundle will be available 26 January for $659.95 from select retailers.

LG X4+ Rugged Smartphone With Hi-Fi DAC Audio Launched: Price, Specifications, Features

January 19, 2018

It will be available for purchase at all three major carriers in the country and it comes in blue and lavender violet colours. The device is created to offer protection for dust and water and also be protected from knocks and bumps, it comes with the MIL-STD 810G certification.

Definitive Edition arrives next month — Age of Empires

January 19, 2018

A history-focused strategy game that has you build and defend civilizations, Age of Empires was originally released in 1997 and went on to spawn an expansive franchise that's sold over 20 million games as of 2008 . Fans of the original can rejoice, for the game will be updated and remastered come this February with Age of Empires: Definitive Edition . "The idea is to "[retain] the original feel and unique gameplay that made Age of Empires so special for so many".

When Is 'Night In The Woods' Coming To Nintendo Switch?

January 19, 2018

Well, the wait is finally over as the charming, brilliant and poignantly melancholy Night In The Woods has been officially confirmed for Nintendo Switch. College dropout Mae Borowski returns home to the crumbling former mining town of Possum Springs seeking to resume her aimless former life and reconnect with the friends she left behind.

The Italian Government Are Investigating Apple And Samsung

January 19, 2018

Samsung Electronics on January 19 said it did not intentionally slow down the performance of its older smartphone models to influence consumers to buy new ones, denying accusations by an Italian antitrust body that recently opened a probe into Samsung and Apple.

Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (TSM) Shares Bought by Coastline Trust Co

January 19, 2018

Further, company shares have been seen trading -0.47% off of the 52 week high and 24.95% away from the 52 week low. Hi-Crush Partners LP (NYSE:HCLP)'s earnings per share has been growing at a -34.5 percent rate over the past 5 year when average revenue increase was noted as 58.6 percent.

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