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Apple Inc (AAPL): Why Short Interest In Apple Stock Has Risen Sharply

June 25, 2017

This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.69%. About 675,100 shares traded. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May 2nd. Therefore 78% are positive. Lamba is the second analyst in a row to issue a negative report on Apple to start the workweek begins. On Friday, March 24 the stock rating was downgraded by Needham to " Buy ".

BMW X3: first images leak ahead of reveal

June 25, 2017

On the inside, the X3 incorporates numerous styling and technology features seen on the new 5-Series with a digital display for the instrument panel (though, we expect this to be optional on most models) and large floating screen for the latest iDrive infotainment system on top of the dash.

Amazon is trying to strengthen its position against competing smart home products

June 25, 2017

We can expect more cameras to be present on board with the new empowerment of its Camera Skill API which falls well in line with the company vision of expanding the Echo range of devices to get involved in smart home activities. Alexa will understand the customer's speech, convert it to a directive, and send that directive to your skill adapter. As part of the release, Amazon is also making smart home camera control available to all developers via the Smart Home Skill API , which aims to ...

Day 5 of jury deliberation in ex-officer's retrial

June 25, 2017

Tensing's body camera video shows him shooting DuBose. Tensing is charged with murder and voluntary manslaughter in. Tensing asked Dubose to step out of the vehicle, at which point a struggle ensued, police said. A spokeswoman for Deters, the prosecutor, said he would not comment on the trial's outcome until next week. At particular issue in the trial were questions over how quickly Tensing opened fire after DuBose's vehicle began moving, and whether he'd fabricated his account of being ...

Black groups in Cincinnati upset by 2nd mistrial

June 25, 2017

Ray Tensing shot and killed 43-year-old Sam DuBose after the former pulled DuBose's vehicle over near the University of Cincinnati in July 2015. Video of the incident was captured on Tensing's body camera . Tensing testified that he only shot because he feared for his life. The officer who killed Dubose was Raymond Tensing. "He was dealing with someone with a missing front license plate".

Tesla could create its own music streaming service

June 25, 2017

In addition to Tesla's music plans, whatever they might be, Musk previously said the company is also planning to reveal a semi-truck later this year, and a pickup truck will follow next year or in 2019. In a statement, Tesla hinted that it had some music plans, but did not elaborate. "[.] Our goal is to simply achieve maximum happiness for our customers", said a Tesla representative explaining the automaker's larger objective.

Leaked Pixel 2 specs show Google has some surprises in store

June 25, 2017

Eight months on though means one thing, we are only a few short months away from the next iteration of the Google Pixel . Hence, going by the current spec sheet, it appears Google needs to up the ante with its upcoming Pixel 2 handsets to get an edge over its competitors.

Microsoft want official Xbox emulation on the PC

June 25, 2017

While the debate on whether or not the Xbox One X is really worth $499 continues, Xbox head Phil Spencer revealed that Microsoft will not be making money for the Xbox One X units that will be sold. Some experts say £449 is too much for what is basically a more powerful version of the existing Xbox One S. "We don't have the deep catalog of games on PC that we do on console, so I've had some pushback from the marketing team that, well it wouldn't necessarily be the best feature right now, ...

Congress-led opposition names Meira Kumar as Prez nominee

June 25, 2017

The sources suggested that fielding a Congress candidate is something that will come in the way of bringing the JD (U) back to the Opposition flock notwithstanding her being from Bihar . "There is no question of rethinking our decision". BSP chief Mayawati said Meira Kumar is more capable and more popular than NDA's candidate. "People with secular ideology should stand with Meira Kumar".

Southampton shed light on Jurgen Klopp's chances of signing Virgil van Dijk

June 25, 2017

But, if Chelsea retain their interest in Van Dijk, then a £60m offer for the Dutch global may well be in the offing; it might take a similar amount to prise Sandro away from perennial Serie A winners Juve, while Monaco will look to swell their pockets to the tune of £35.2m if Bakayoko makes his expected move from France to England.

'Predatory' black bear mauls boy to death during Alaska mountain race

June 25, 2017

The deceased, identified as Patrick Cooper, is a resident of Anchorage city. He was found about a mile up the path and 500 yards off the trail in rugged terrain, but it's unclear if he wandered there after getting lost or if he was chased there by the bear, the Daily News reports.

Samuel DuBose Shooting Trial Results in Second Hung Jury

June 25, 2017

According to WCPO , DuBose's family said in a statement through an attorney, "We are outraged that a second jury has now failed to convict Ray Tensing for the murder of our beloved Sam DuBose ". The heightened scrutiny on police shootings and other uses of force has flared up after deaths of black men, women and boys in places such as Ferguson, Mo., Baltimore, New York, Baton Rouge, Cleveland, Seattle and San Francisco.

PM Modi given warm welcome by Indians in US

June 25, 2017

The working dinner that Trump is hosting for Modi is the first of its kind under the administration. Narendra Modi left for Portugal, the first leg of his 3-day 3-nations tour in the morning today. Modi's three-day visit to the United States will begin on Sunday. According to the World Health Organisation, more than 60% of the country's 1.3 billion people still defecate in the open, and dysentery kills about half a million children around the world every year.

Eidul Fitr; Shawwal moon likely to be sighted on Sunday

June 25, 2017

The meeting will be held at the Islamic Foundation's Baitul Mukarram office in the capital at 7:15pm. HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will perform Eid Al Fitr prayer, at the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

Everything You Need to Know About the 2017 BET Awards

June 25, 2017

The awards scheme celebrates the accomplishments of African-Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports and other fields of entertainment over the past year. The complete list would be announced at the grand ceremony slated for June 25, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The group is set to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and BET is sure to have something in store to delight fans.

Apple's iOS 11 No Longer Supports 32 Bit Apps

June 25, 2017

And while the upcoming version of Apple's mobile OS looks great for the iPhone , the iPad is where it will really shine. Apple's iOS 11 will make the iPhone better than before and the iPad will be more capable than ever. Simply named " Files ", the utility would bring to iOS 11 a feature that has been a staple of Android and Windows phones for a while. To make the video loops, you can choose an image yourself or ask the photos app to make a suggestion for you, should you need ...

PMO disputes report that Trudeau appeased Trump on climate

June 25, 2017

The statement says that the Paris agreement remains as the global mechanism to effectively and urgently handle climate change and for the adaptation to its effects, while reiterating that it is irreversible and its comprehensive management is crucial for the security and prosperity of the world, societies and economies.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 price and specifications details leaked

June 25, 2017

So as not to repeat all the problems that the company experienced with Note 7, Samsung are releasing the new device with a 3,300mAh battery rather than the 3,500mAh used in the previous model. The one change that may not be occurring is the fingerprint sensor. The Note 8 will also come in black, blue, and gold. However, Blass points out that the distance between the sensor and the camera is greater.

Trump Acknowledges Russian Election 'Meddling' in Tweet Criticizing Obama

June 25, 2017

Trump appeared to quote from a Washington Post report detailing the Obama administration's struggle to decide how to punish Russian Federation for its alleged interference in the USA presidential election. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said Friday that he didn't find the Post report shocking. The Obama administration's assumption that Clinton would be the victor also contributed to its lack of urgency, according to the Post .

Judge declares second mistrial in Tensing case

June 25, 2017

Tensing told the court his arm was still inside the auto, and DuBose "dragged" him with his vehicle. Prosecutors were barred from showing jurors the shirt Tensing was wearing under his uniform at the time of the shooting, which depicted a Confederate battle flag .

NASA finds 10 new Earth-size planets

June 25, 2017

The 10 recently revealed rocky substances are suitably distanced from their original stars probably to collect liquid water on their surfaces. Before its launch, astronomers had hoped that the frequency of Earth-like planets would be about one percent of the stars.

Dragonball Xenoverse 2 DLC Pack 4 arrives on Tuesday

June 25, 2017

If you're not particularly interested in buying another DLC for the game don't worry because Bandai Namco says that all Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 players will receive free content next week. On top of that, free content will be available for all players in the TP Medal Shop. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is now available at 50% off on PC as part of the Steam Summer Sale.

Microsoft Explains Why Xbox One X Is Worth $100 Premium

June 25, 2017

The Xbox One X boasts of 6 teraflops of graphics processing power compared to PS4 Pro's 4.12. If you just look at the specifications of what this box is, it's in a different league than any other console that's out there. "The money-making part is in selling games", said the Xbox boss. Touted as the " world's most powerful console ", the gaming beast allows players to enjoy their games in " true 4K " at high performance.

What are Analyst's Indicators for Kohl's Corporation (KSS), Reynolds American Inc. (RAI)

June 25, 2017

Benefitfocus Inc (NASDAQ:BNFT) has declined 9.60% since June 21, 2016 and is downtrending. It has outperformed by 11.59% the S&P500. Piedmont Investment Advisors LLC grew its investment by buying 2,863 shares an increase of 1.8%. Atlantic Securities raised shares of Kohl's Corporation from an "underweight" rating to a "neutral" rating and raised their target price for the stock from $36.00 to $42.00 in a research note on Thursday, May 4th.

Cindy Expected To Drench Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia

June 25, 2017

Cindy was a tropical storm when it made landfall near the Louisiana-Texas border about 3 a.m. CT (0800 GMT) Thursday , then weakened as it traveled north. In Alabama , a statewide emergency was declared by the Governor, referring to the National Meteorological Service's forecasts of a violent sudden flood that was possible on Thursday , as tropical moisture moved north to the state.

Kepler Space Telescope Detects 10 New Earth-Like Planets

June 25, 2017

NASA has launched the Kepler telescope in 2009 and it has already discovered 4,034 potential exoplanets. The Kepler team has found that planets that are about 1.75 times the size of Earth and smaller tend to be rocky, while those that are two to 3.5 times the size of Earth are more gaseous.

Brexit bills dominate United Kingdom govt agenda

June 25, 2017

The speech, which follows the State Opening of Parliament, sets out the priorities for the government over the course of the next Parliament. "We will do what is in the national interest and we will work with anyone in any party that is prepared to do the same, " she said.

New Microsoft console is the Xbox One X

June 25, 2017

Most people, but not Xbox boss Phil Spencer. If you have a loft full of old Xbox games you might want to dust them off. But it seems even the cost of the Xbox One X that has everyone gawking isn't even breaking even for Microsoft .

Korea denies torturing U.S. student Warmbier

June 24, 2017

But the doctors who examined him after his return disputed the botulism claim and said he had "extensive loss of tissue" in his brain. He was there serving a 15 year sentence of hard labor after allegedly attempting to steal a propaganda poster.

Secret Russian satellite launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome

June 25, 2017

It fired its four-chamber engine moments before the separation of the first stage, thanks to a lattice structure connecting the two boosters, which allows free flow of the exhaust from the nozzles above. While the Soyuz-2-1v may be a known quantity, the payload it carried was shrouded in secrecy. Those speculating about the matter believe it may be the first in a new generation of military geodesy satellites that are used to measure the physical properties of Earth, or what could be a ...

The remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy take aim at Eastern Kentucky

June 24, 2017

Louis, Mo., on Wednesday after a log was picked up by a wave in Fort Morgan, Ala. He said with thunderstorm ingredients there is always a chance tornado can form. The Weather Prediction Center calls for a half inch to an inch of rain across Upstate, with higher amounts in thunderstorms. Marginal is the second lowest of risks on a six-point scale and means isolated severe thunderstorms are possible, with small hail and winds gusting to 40 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour.

GOP's Heller won't back Senate health care bill

June 24, 2017

President Donald Trump will help lead talks to get the reluctant Republicans on board. The bill would slash Medicaid and rescind the Obamacare requirement that most Americans have health insurance . And in a separate statement , Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown says the GOP Senate bill would hamper the state's progress in slowing the opioid epidemic, calling Medicaid the "number one tool" in the fight against opioids.

Uber set for changes after board reviews report on workplace culture

June 24, 2017

The records were reportedly seen by both Michael and Chief Executive Travis Kalanick, who is reportedly being considered by the company to step away from his post temporarily as a result of the latest inquiry. On Sunday, the board voted unanimously to adopt all of the recommendations made by a law firm hired to investigate deep-seated cultural problems at Uber, which has been rocked by allegations of sexual harassment , bullying and discrimination.

Uber CEO Kalanick to take unspecified leave of absence

June 24, 2017

The COO would be a partner with Kalanick . The company has been under fire since February, when a former site reliability engineer, Susan Fowler , levelled numerous allegations of sexism against her former superiors in a lengthy blog post.

Google will stop scanning your Gmails for ad personalization

June 24, 2017

Google used that data to target ads inside Gmail , which it places at the top of the list in your social and promotions tabs. By ending all scanning, Google can put such concerns to rest as it tries to sell the service to even more businesses.

A weakening Cindy heads inland, spreading rain far and wide

June 24, 2017

Coast Guard helped the four-member crew of a shrimp trawler limp to shore at Freeport after the crew radioed in distress amid fears of sinking. After a briefing with the national weather service this morning the bossier parish sheriffs office does not anticipate any major issues.

NASA releases Kepler survey catalog with 10 new earth-like planets

June 24, 2017

There are 4,034 planet candidates now known with the release of the eighth Kepler planet candidate catalog. Astronomers yesterday added 219 candidates to the growing list of planets beyond the solar system, 10 of which may be about the same size and temperature as Earth, boosting the chances for life.

More Final Fantasy XV DLC Announcements Expected At Gamescom 2017

June 24, 2017

During the broadcast, we learned that Square Enix has opted not to disclose some information during E3, and is instead planning "large scale" things for the summer. YouTube channel NoClip has published the first part of its documentary on the development, fall, resurrection, and success of Final Fantasy XIV .

Nasa finds 10 more Earth-like planets

June 24, 2017

There have been almost 50 planets that have been detected as the near-earth zone habitable zone candidates and 30 of them have been verified. Mario Perez, a Kepler programme scientist in the astrophysics division at Nasa , said: "The Kepler data set is unique, as it is the only one containing a population of these near Earth-analogs - planets with roughly the same size and orbit as Earth".

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Shed New Light on How Dead Galaxies Evolve

June 24, 2017

Acting as a "natural telescope" in space, the gravity of the extremely massive foreground galaxy cluster MACS J2129-0741 magnifies, brightens, and distorts the far-distant background galaxy MACS 2129-1 (top box). This transition is largely thought to occur through mergers, which randomize the orbits of the stars in the resulting galaxy , transforming it from an ordered disk into an elliptical shape.

Death toll in Pakistan attacks climbs to 61

June 24, 2017

A second official confirmed the explosions and toll. Nine security officials were among the wounded, said Fareed Sumalan, a doctor at the hospital. Officials said the dual-explosions took place as people were busy shopping for Iftar and Eid in the Turi Bazaar area of Parachinar .

GTA V Mod Tool "OpenIV" Returns To The Modding Scene

June 24, 2017

Rockstar Games has released a statement on Grand Theft Auto game modding on its official support website. A few hours ago, Rockstar Games issued a statement claiming that Take-Two will generally not take legal action against third-party projects involving Rockstar's PC games that are single-player, non-commercial, and respect the intellectual property.

Insurance group encouraged by GOP bill

June 24, 2017

Brian Sandoval, a Republican who has also assailed the House and Senate health care bills for cutting Medicaid. It would repeal Obama's signature health care law, including its requirement that all Americans sign up for insurance or pay a penalty for not doing so.

NASA Just Found 10 New "Earth-Like" Planets Outside Our Solar System

June 24, 2017

Out of the 4,034 planets identified by Kepler , 2,335 have been verified as exoplanets and close to 50 near-Earth-size habitable zone candidates detected by Kepler , more than 30 have been verified. Using Kepler's unique capabilities, scientists may have a more accurate estimation as to how many stars in the galaxy are just like our sun, the number of planets orbiting them, and how many planets are within the habitable zone.

Your old iPhone is about to be obsolete. Thanks Apple

June 24, 2017

Apple just unveiled iOS 11 and its slew of exciting new features . The first iOS 11 beta offers you personalized recommendations on how to save space on your iPhone and iPad . This year, two phones and one tablet are getting the axe: 2012's iPhone 5 and fourth-generation iPad , and 2013's iPhone 5C . Now for the question you're all here for: when can you download iOS 11? Since June 2015, any newly created apps have been required to support 64-bit processing, so any that ...

Florida Legislature Finally Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

June 24, 2017

The state Senate on Friday approved a bill that would implement the state's constitutional amendment expanding the use of medical marijuana on a vote of 28-8. Although the money can not be used to benefit any single company, there are no restrictions on where Scott directs the infrastructure or job training projects, especially in a campaign year.

President Akufo-Addo urges Judiciary to uphold its reputation

June 24, 2017

Her swearing in was graced by two former presidents of the country - John Agyekum Kufuor and Jerry John Rawlings. The approval followed the favourable recommendation of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, after she was screened by members of the committee last Friday.

Woodstock Corp Lowers Stake in Apple Inc. (AAPL)

June 24, 2017

Apple Computer now has $763.79 billion valuation. The stock decreased 0.16% or $0.24 during the last trading session, reaching $145.63. About 824 shares traded. Federated Incorporated Pa has invested 0% in Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ:OVLY). (NASDAQ: AAPL ). Bremer Trust National Association reported 56,802 shares or 1.8% of all its holdings.

Say what? The mad genius of Elon Musk

June 24, 2017

He says this could be possible by using ships that can take 100 to 200 people per trip to the planet. But what else does the man who thinks people will living on Mars within in a decade think about? We take a look at the red planet in pictures.

NASA discovers 10 Earth-like planets which could sustain life

June 24, 2017

Around 50 or so are believed to be near-Earth size and in the habitable zone (more than 30 of those have been verified as such). "We stopped doing it that way", Susan Thompson, lead author of the study and Kepler research scientist for the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California said during a NASA podcast interview .

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