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United Kingdom watchdog assessing evidence from Cambridge Analytica raid

March 24, 2018

In an interview with the New York Times , Wylie says that Bolton's PAC was alarmed by polling trends showing that more and more Americans viewed war unfavorably - and it wanted to construct an advertising campaign aimed at reversing those views.

Microsoft adds 315 megawatts of new solar power in Virginia

March 24, 2018

China will have space to respond, reducing the risk of immediate retaliation from Beijing. Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) closed its previous trading session at $89.79 with the loss of -2.91%. Capossela sold 3,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 23rd. Return on Equity (ROE) is 14.20% and Return on Investment (ROI) is 11.70%.

Second man nabbed linked to French attack

March 24, 2018

Emmanuel Macron, the French President, called Mr Beltrame a hero. "Our country has suffered an Islamist terrorist attack", Macron said in a televised address following the rampage in the medieval town of Carcassonne and nearby Trebes . Trèbes is a charming little town which runs through the Canal du Midi in southern FranceWhat has happened at the Super U supermarket? He entered the market, firing his weapon and killing two people.

Two Jaegers battle it out in exclusive Pacific Rim Uprising clip

March 24, 2018

The surrounding cast is pretty blah, including Jake's drift partner Nate ( Scott Eastwood ) who could've had no lines and had about the same effect on the plot , and the freaky inclusion of Jules ( Adria Arjona ), who literally exists only to have the faint murmurs of a romance that never matters even a little.

New PUBG Event Mode Is Suspiciously Similar to Fortnite LTMs

March 24, 2018

It will offer new featured content, most of which is only available during this limited time event. PUBG , on the other hand, raked in $103 million (around RM403 million). The game has the higher amount of concurrent players than PUBG . Real players can't react that quickly, so it's a telling sign if it happens more than a few times.

Elon Musk deletes SpaceX and Tesla's Facebook pages in Twitter challenge

March 24, 2018

After the furore over the Facebook data being used by the British firm Cambridge Analytica, the Elon Musk owned Tesla and SpaceX pages were deleted from the Facebook. While the actions are likely temporary, they're one more piece of the growing headache for Facebook since news of the leak broke a week ago. In past Musk had arguments with Facebook Inc founder Mark Zuckerberg.

Samsung silently unveiled Galaxy J7 Prime 2 in India for Rs. 13990

March 24, 2018

Going through Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 specifications , it's a mid-range phone introduces Samsung Mall and brings Samsung Pay Mini feature to mid-range handsets. Underneath the hood, Samsung informs us that it has an Exynos 7 Series chipset . The processor is backed up by 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage which is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card.

Important Factors to Analyse a Good Investment: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

March 24, 2018

This is apparently because shareholders use the 52-week high as an "anchor" against which they value stocks, thus they tend to be reluctant to buy a stock as it nears this point regardless of new positive information. This gives investors an idea of how much the security has moved in the previous year and whether it is trading near the top, middle or bottom of the range.

Siri Bug Lets Strangers Hear Your Messages

March 24, 2018

As spotted by Mac Magazine , anybody can ask Apple's digital assistant Siri to read out the notifications on the handset and it simply will read it out loud. It has reported it to Apple. Things started looking brighter after the iOS 11 .1.3 update but things have tanked once again. Apple is always quick to come up with fixes for bugs that are highly publicized or those that gain a lot of media attention.

Raging Capital Management LLC Acquires 1930057 Shares of Immersion Co. (NASDAQ:IMMR)

March 24, 2018

Kingdom Ridge Capital Llc who had been investing in Immersion Corp (Call) for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $360.91M market cap company. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY WARNING: "Somewhat Favorable Media Coverage Somewhat Unlikely to Impact Immersion (NASDAQ:IMMR) Share Price" was published by registrarjournal.com and is the sole property of of registrarjournal.com.

J&K: 2 militants gunned down by security forces in Anantnag

March 24, 2018

The identity of the two militants were being ascertained. Personnel from the Indian Army, the CRPF and J-K police engaged militants in the Dooru of Anantnag late on Friday evening following intelligence inputs regarding their presence in the area.

Piper Jaffray Companies Boosts Best Buy (BBY) Price Target to $83.00

March 24, 2018

Insiders have sold a total of 356,785 shares of company stock worth $24,999,914 in the last three months. The stock decreased 0.45% or $0.06 during the last trading session, reaching $13.29. The firm has "Buy" rating by Suntrust Robinson given on Wednesday, August 24. Morgan Stanley has "Equal-Weight" rating and $26 target. Stephens maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Tuesday, February 27 report.

Top Chinese, US Officials To Continue Trade Talks

March 24, 2018

China's top economic official Liu He spoke by phone with US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Saturday and "agreed to continue to communicate" on trade issues, the official Xinhua news agency said . It also said that Beijing did not want a trade war with Washington D.C., but at the same time, was not afraid of a trade war . The commerce ministry on Friday unveiled a plan to levy additional duties on up to $3 billion of USA imports including fruit and wine, in response to US import ...

Sea Of Thieves Beginner's Guide: Tips On How To Get Started

March 24, 2018

Completing voyages for a given company improves your ranking with each one, but there's very little to do enhance your own avatar bar their aesthetic or the flashy flintlock pistol they're carrying. We loved forging our own adventure by completing voyages, battling with rival ships, and exploring the handsome world that Rare has created. For example, our crew voted on a Voyage to take, checked the map table and worked out where we needed to head.

Reliance JioPhone to get WhatsApp support soon

March 24, 2018

While the budget phone has disrupted other industry biggies like Samsung , Sony, Micromax, Xiaomi and others with its appearance, users have been complaining about the lack of WhatsApp support on the device. In India, Jio is already on the roll due to the vast popularity it has garnered amongst Internet consumers by providing free data, with WhatsApp entering in its features, Reliance JioPhones might just have the bigger share of the pie.

Quarterly Earnings Forecast Overview: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

March 24, 2018

About 55,837 shares traded. Jack in the Box Inc. It has outperformed by 23.17% the S&P500. F&V Capital Management Llc decreased its stake in Bank Amer Corp (BAC) by 90.32% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Investors sentiment increased to 0.83 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.08, from 1.12 in 2017Q2. It is positive, as 40 investors sold MSFT shares while 952 reduced holdings.

Japan will closely communicate with the USA over trade…

March 24, 2018

Kono also expressed a wish to exchange opinions with the USA side further over the matter. Abe was the first foreign leader to travel to NY and meet Trump in the days after the November 2016 election, when he presented him with a golf club worth almost $4,000 and showered praise on him.

Apple Rumoured to Begin Production of 2018 iPhones in Second Quarter

March 24, 2018

Of course, considering it's an education event, Apple will likely target the cheaper iPad at the education market. For once, Apple seems intent to follow Google and Microsoft's examples, although affordable school-friendly Chromebooks and Windows laptops are likely to only get a new iPad as a rival, at least for the time being.

Use Google Assistant to Send, Request Money

March 24, 2018

Friends settling monetary scores can use Google Wallet, Paypal, or Venmo, among a larger list of services. The company confirmed that it has teams "exploring potential uses of blockchain" but declined to comment on its specific plans.

I can give more passionate team talks, says Ryan Giggs

March 24, 2018

And now Madrid-based newspaper Marca report that the feeling in the Real dressing room is that Bale - who is still wanted by Manchester United - has "thrown in the towel" and is already resigned to leaving the club. "I was in between Antonio Conte and Eddie Jones at a dinner and trying to get stuff out of them", Giggs said. "I learned a lot under Louis, but I was always playing catch-up as a coach because I played until I was 40".

Sea of Thieves: How to Get Rid of Voyages

March 24, 2018

Thus, the multiplayer battles take place on both land and sea. Sea of Thieves is out now for PC and Xbox One . Rare's first aim is to make all the players log into the Sea of Thieves and play the game but till the issue of login gets solved they recommend to jump with a crew that has already formed.

MSFT) — Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ

March 24, 2018

In deciding what to focus on - in a stock, say - a typical day trader looks for three things: liquidity, volatility and trading volume. ManpowerGroup Inc. Opus Cap Gru Limited Liability Corporation holds 18,991 shares. Modera Wealth Mngmt Ltd Llc, a Massachusetts-based fund reported 36,084 shares. Fincl Engines Advisors Lc holds 37,724 shares or 0.09% of its portfolio.

Foldable Samsung Galaxy X Will Not Launch This Year, Qualcomm Claims

March 24, 2018

A Korean report posted today notes that " Samsung Electronics and four major U.S. mobile carriers are conducting a promotion for the Galaxy S9 which offers the smartphone model at the half price or gives one free to those who buy one".

Spotify says 2 million listeners blocked ads for free

March 24, 2018

Of the previously reported number, Spotify said "we now do not have, and may never have, the requisite data available to adjust such key performance indicators and other metrics prior to January 1, 2017, and as a result, such key performance indicators and other metrics for such periods may be overstated".

OnePlus 6 will have 3400mAh battery and 20MP selfie camera in tow

March 24, 2018

However, this could also suggest that there will be multiple options available once the smartphone launches. One of the highly anticipated smartphones of 2018 is the OnePlus 6 which should be out in a couple of months. On the front, the device would feature a 20 Megapixel of front facing camera as Selfie-Shooter camera. Growth is certainly good, but since the company hasn't announced a follow-up yet, it'll be a while yet before the company's growing North American fanbase gets to buy a ...

Facebook gives more power to group chat admins in latest Messenger update

March 24, 2018

According to a post on Facebook Newsroom , it has introduced administrative privileges to group chats for improving the overall experience on the platform by giving users more control. The option to require admin approval for new members is by default disabled on Facebook Messenger. It allows any member of the group to create a custom invite link that can be shared with someone else to add him to the group chat .

Nissan targets sixfold growth in sales of electrics

March 24, 2018

The new Nissan Kicks is set to arrive at dealerships in June 2018, as the automaker has continued to announce new information regarding the upcoming compact crossover . By 2025 the company estimates 50 percent of its global sales will be comprised of electrified vehicles. "We have more EV customers than any other automaker", Klein said.

NVDA) — NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ

March 24, 2018

It has underperformed by 11.84% the S&P500. Nfc Investments Ltd Liability Corporation reported 2,728 shares or 0.14% of all its holdings. EPS is an indicator of company profit because the more earnings a company can generate per share, the more valuable each share is to investors.

Heady Investors are Taking a Look at Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA)

March 24, 2018

If we checked the overall image of stock during recent quarter then we found that stock performance is trading up 14.93%. It has outperformed by 29.75% the S&P500. The rating was maintained by Credit Suisse with "Buy" on Friday, May 26. Wedbush reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Electronic Arts in a report on Tuesday, January 2nd.

Street Fighter TV Series Is In The Works

March 24, 2018

The story line will focus on Street Fighter 2: The World Warrior , which was the first of the SF2 series and only featured eight playable characters. " Street Fighter is a global tour de force franchise, having garnered huge worldwide commercial success and built a vast devoted fanbase that has only grown through its 30 year legacy".

BlackBerry, Jaguar Land Rover ink pact for next-generation vehicles

March 24, 2018

Jaguar's first ECU project will be a next-generation infotainment system. United States company Dana, which recently struck a deal to buy GKN's Driveline business, is to invest £21m in its Birmingham operation after winning a contract with Jaguar Land Rover.

Hot Performer of the day: Yandex NV (NASDAQ:YNDX)

March 24, 2018

By far the top-performing sector over that period has been technology , which has gained 7.52% as one of only five industry groups in positive territory thus far this year. Now trading with a market value of 14.07B, the company has a mix of catalysts and obstacles that spring from the nature of its operations. Forward P/E is a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio using forecasted earnings for the P/E calculation for the next fiscal year.

Two more Hearthstone: The Witchwood cards have been revealed

March 24, 2018

In the latest update from the people over at Hearthstone , the Lead Initial Card Designer, Peter Whalen, went in depth about the latest card mechanic, echo. But with a lot of mana behind it, it can potentially be a board wiping spell. The next card created to not always take up a turn with echo is the new Assassin card, Face Collector .

Samsung Exynos 9610 SoC With Deep Learning-Based Image Processing Launched

March 24, 2018

According to the company, the new Exynos 9610 is going to be mass produced in the second half of this year, so new devices sporting this hardware are probably going to be unveiled next year. In short, it manages the other sensors without having to let the primary processor wake up, leading to a higher battery life as a result. With Super-slow motion being the new marketing element for Samsung's Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus , this feature is also supported by the Exynos 9610.

God Of War Goes Gold, Development Is Now Complete

March 24, 2018

Barlog detailed how the pitch went down, saying, "I wanted to do this [the one-shot camera technique] and I had pitched it to Crystal Dynamics when I was there working on Tomb Raider and everyone was like, "that's insane, we don't want to do that".

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) sticks nearly -1.47% in last 5 trades

March 24, 2018

About 1.01 million shares traded. This is represented as the equation (P/EPS), where P is the market price and EPS is the earnings per share. The more active the share, higher would be its volume. The score may also be used to spot the weak performers. Motorola Solutions, Inc .is a part of Technology sector and belongs to Communication Equipment industry.

A Way Out Review: Brilliant Co-Op With a Ton of Heart

March 24, 2018

But the two-player co-op, he says, makes the experience memorable. Pros: "Simply having someone else to experience A Way Out with makes it a more compelling game ."Also odd is a variety of fun co-op mini-games scattered through the levels, letting you play against your couch co-pilot in things like Connect 4, horseshoes, darts, or a wheelchair balancing minigame".

'Delete Facebook', says WhatsApp Co-founder

March 24, 2018

It was unclear how many users were following through on plans to quit Facebook, which has more than two billion users worldwide. "Acton, who became a multi-billionaire when Facebook bought WhatsApp in 2014 , tweeted the words "It is time" followed by the hashtag " #deletefacebook ", which has become popular in recent days after a recent Facebook scandal.

Apple to fix iOS11 bug that enables Siri to read hidden notifications

March 24, 2018

And while the bug only applies to third-party notifications - as opposed to Apple's own Messages app - the popularity of third-party messaging services from the likes of WhatsApp certainly makes the bug something to worry about. But the feature has been around for a while, previously allowing users to manually change their settings to hide notification previews. Without checking if it was the user issuing the command, Siri would begin to reel off all of the notifications aloud, including those ...

Berenberg Bank Cuts Shire (SHP) Price Target to GBX 4500

March 24, 2018

Tremblant Capital Group who had been investing in Netflix Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $137.34B market cap company. Stocks saw whipsaw price action, swinging between gains and losses following the policy declarement and during Powell's news conference before ending the session in negative territory.

WhatsApp on Jio Phone Could Become Reality Sooner Than Expected

March 24, 2018

But it appears there's going to be a new reason to love JioPhone . In response to a query about WhatsApp support on JioPhone KaiOS said, "We don't have any news regarding partnerships other than what we announced at MWC". Last year, Google had announced the launch of the Google Assistant for the JioPhone . This amount is being called a security deposit and customers will get a complete refund after three years.

GMC Terrain and Acadia Black Editions unveiled

March 24, 2018

The Terrain Black Edition is further distinguished by 19-inch gloss black aluminum wheels, while the Acadia features 20-inch machined aluminum wheels with black accents. In addition to Ebony Twilight Metallic, customers can also opt for a handful of other exterior finishes. Go for the larger, three-row Acadia and the Black Edition package can only be fitted to the SLT trim level.

Spotify Unveils Brand New Tool Named Line

March 24, 2018

The interface is created to resemble the mobile and PC apps with five main screens: Home, Recently Played, Library, Browse and Mini Player. Five screen icons appear at the top of the home screen: Home, Recently Played, Library, Browse and Mini Player; Spotify-curated and personalized playlists will all update as normal within the vehicle.

Dane County Judge Orders Walker to Schedule Special Elections For Vacant Seats

March 24, 2018

Walker asserted that he was under no legal requirement to call an election, and that this was simply a partisan witch hunt by the former Obama official. Voters from the two districts testified in court that they had been denied representation as a result. Plaintiff Alvin Meyer, who lives in the 1st Senate District, said he was happy with the ruling.

Super Smash Bros. Invitational Comes To E3 2018

March 24, 2018

Nintendo have announced that Smash for the Switch will be at E3 as part of an invitational tournament. Following that, Splatoon 2 will move over to Ranked Battle modes for the finals. At the same time, Nintendo's Splatoon 2 World Championships will take place, featuring top teams from Canada, Europe, Australia and Japan. Still, it's always nice to see competitive Smash players get a chance to shine at E3.

Streaming platforms account for two-thirds of United States music revenue

March 24, 2018

Revenue from digital downloads fell 25%, to $1.3 billion. Download track sales fell over 25% in units and revenue; download album dropped 22% in units and nearly 24% in revenue. The total music revenues for the year were $8.7 billion which was in large part thanks to the music streaming industry which made roughly two-thirds of the profits - $5.7 billion.

CD's and Vinyl Outselling Digital Downloads for the First Time Since 2011

March 24, 2018

According to the latest annual report from the Record Industry Association of American (RIAA), digital downloads have come in dead last, being outperformed by CDs, vinyl and other physical media. Those services grew by more than 50 percent to $5.7 billion past year alone. RIAA Chairman Cary Sherman called the industry's recovery "fragile" in a Medium post Thursday.

Infiniti Reveals More Luxurious 'Limited' Versions Of 2019 QX60 And QX80

March 24, 2018

Limited models also get "premium-paint" (read: like dark chrome, but called something different) roof rails and cross bars, and a glossy paint finish on the lower rear bumper. The 2019 QX80 LIMITED is powered by a standard 400-horsepower 5.6-liter V8 engine, with a 7-speed automatic transmission. It's much the same story for the 2019 QX80 Limited, Infiniti's full-size three-row SUV, except with 22-inch wheels and satin silver, rather than darker exterior trim.

Cyberpunk 2077 Almost Definitely Won't Feature Multiplayer

March 24, 2018

It might even feature some form of multiplayer. Things we know of and somehow very actual legitimate information of: Area 51 and the herds of homeless people it keeps locked away for visiting alien dignitaries to feast on, the fact that I have a functioning brain and yet nobody knows what kinds of thoughts actually circulate through it, and the true identity of the pig monster that gave birth to USA president Donald Trump.

Space Hulk: Deathwing Release Date Revealed, New Gameplay Trailer Out

March 24, 2018

Space Hulk sees you strapping on your Terminator armour as a member of the Deathwing, with players scrapping it out in the cramped conditions of a Space Hulk against the deadly Genestealers. All aspects of Class Customization are earned entirely in-game, with no microtransactions. Enhanced Edition contains a host of new content and upgrades, expanding upon the base game.

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