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Banco Macro SA (BMA): Following the Numbers

February 09, 2018

Typically bull markets are times when investors may be willing to be a bit more speculative with stock selection. The company now has a consensus rating of Hold and a consensus target price of $15.00. The consensus recommendation provided by covering sell-side analysts is now 3.20. This number lands on a scale from 1 to 5. Following this scale, a rating of a 1 or a 2 would indicate a consensus Buy recommendation.

3 officers shot, 1 suspect dead in Georgia

February 09, 2018

One was taken to a hospital via ambulance. The suspected shooter is dead, according to media reports . The officer was with the Locust Grove Police Department while the deputies were with the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Locust Grove Elementary School has been placed on lockdown as a precaution, reported Fox 5 . "We hope they survive their injuries and make a full recovery".

President Trump says he wishes former aide accused of domestic violence well

February 09, 2018

He said the White House official was "terminated" on Wednesday, although Porter been seen on the property earlier in the day, as he drove a full-scale defense of the White House's initial reaction to a pair of Daily Mail reports on the staff secretary's past.

Sexual assault reports almost double at West Point

February 09, 2018

Along with the academy's claims of improved efforts here, it can certainly be guessed that the national reckoning over sexual harassment and assault, typified by the #MeToo movement, may have played a factor in increased reporting as well. "We are absolutely committed to eliminating sexual harassment and sexual assault throughout our ranks", said Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen Jr.

Subway giving away free sandwiches on Valentine's Day

February 09, 2018

Valentine's Day may be a day couple's celebrate their love for one another, but it seems Subway is well aware that our most important relationship is - and always will be - with food. You can check if your local Subway is participating here. And a six-inch sub isn't the only free grub on offer next week. Customers will also receive two vouchers; one for a £1.50 six-inch mega melt breakfast sub and another for a free upgrade to a foot-long from a six-inch sub.

More than 1200 flights canceled as snowstorm slams Midwest

February 09, 2018

But Friday's storm is not the end, as yet another storm is forecast to hit the Midwest, parts of the South and the Northeast this weekend. Eight inches was reported in parts of northern IL and up to about 6 inches was reported the Chicago area.

London Bridge and Borough Market terrorists had taken steroids, court told

February 09, 2018

Khuram Butt, 27, Rachid Redouane, 30, and Youssef Zaghba, 22 were shot dead by police after using a van to plough into pedestrians on the bridge and then stabbing people in nearby Borough Market on 3 June previous year. The full inquests for the victims will be heard early next year while subsequent inquests for the attackers will be held in front of a jury, Coroner Mark Lucraft ruled.

Tytler files police complaint against Manjit Singh GK

February 09, 2018

The Shiromani Akali Dal leader met Singh with her party colleague Naresh Gujral and submitted a memorandum and a video of a purported sting operation showing Tytler apparently admitting his role in the riots. "The CBI is also intentionally delaying the lie detector test of Abhishek Verma, in spite of Verma's consent and willingness to undergo the test, as it is likely to go against Jagdish Tytler", the letter further states.

Trump Jeopardizes American Lives By Refusing To Read Written Intelligence Reports

February 09, 2018

Russian Federation already looking to interfere in 2018 midterms Dems pick up deep-red legislative seat in Missouri Speier on Trump's desire for military parade: "We have a Napoleon in the making" MORE is declining to read his daily brief and is instead having officials orally brief him on certain issues, The Washington Post reported Friday .

Equity Residential (EQR) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.47 EPS

February 09, 2018

Equity Residential has a 12 month low of $58.28 and a 12 month high of $68.83. It worsened, as 32 investors sold EQR shares while 163 reduced holdings. These shares are worth $39,795 and were traded at $58.18 each. $1.70 million worth of Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) was sold by STROHM BRUCE C on Wednesday, August 23.

Shutdown begins as Senate blows budget deadline

February 09, 2018

Senators voted 71-28 to approve the deal, easily overcoming objections from Republican fiscal conservatives who say the bill marks a return to unchecked deficit spending. Many were sheepish or even angry about the bushels of dollars for Democratic priorities and the return next year of $1 trillion-plus deficits. The Senate is likely to vote to reopen the government in the wee hours Friday.

With 2019 in mind, Modi tells MPs to return to roots

February 09, 2018

Modi on Friday asked party MPs to host lunches for their constituents in each of the polling booths of their respective constituencies. Referring to the polls in Nagaland, Tripura and Meghalaya, Mr. Shah as saying. He asked MPs to run public awareness campaigns about the impact of the decisions taken in this Budget about farmers getting MSP, one-and-a-half times the cost of the crop and medical insurance of Rs 5-lakh per family to 10,000-crore poor families.

FSB Arrests Russian Nuclear Scientists for Using Supercomputer to Mine Bitcoin

February 09, 2018

The press service of the Federal Nuclear Center told Mash - a news channel on the Telegram messenger app - that security at the facility was alerted when an employee tried to connect the supercomputer to the Internet, allegedly in a bid to mine Bitcoin.

Law graduate who sought to challenge sex buyer ban passes away

February 09, 2018

The cause of her death on Wednesday morning was not known last night. "I ask you to continue all of your awesome work in her honour". "Our hearts are with Laura's family, friends and all who knew and loved her. A GLASGOW sex worker and human rights campaigner who fought to beat a prostitution law has died. An Irish sex worker and worldwide campaigner against laws that criminalise the clients of prostitutes has died suddenly, aged 39.

Bermuda | An year ago legalised same-sex marriage now abolished

February 09, 2018

A legal challenge to a law created to outlaw same-sex marriage could be fought in the Supreme Court. It ignored the result of a 2016 referendum where voters overwhelmingly rejected its introduction. Under the law, same-sex marriages that already took place in Bermuda will still be recognized, but future gay couples seeking marriage recognition will only be able to register as domestic partnerships.

Airbnb regulations changed in some Detroit neighborhoods, city inspections required

February 09, 2018

Detroit homeowners have been able to rent out a room in their homes for more than 100 years and we don't believe the new ordinance was meant to take away that right. Updates to the city's zoning laws have made it illegal for residents to rent out individual rooms in a home or apartment, the Detroit Metro Times reported Friday.

North Korea Sending Kim Jong Un's Sister to 2018 Olympics

February 09, 2018

Kim, 30, was recently promoted to the regime's Politburo and will be the first member of the Kim dynasty to visit its southern neighbor, CNN reported. rivalry, which the USA would feel uncomfortable with". The visit by a potential future leader of North Korea could be seen as a symbolic gesture by Mr Kim to show he's keen to maintain the current detente.

World's biggest rocket soars toward Mars after ideal launch

February 09, 2018

After the rocket's 3:45 p.m. ET launch from Kennedy Space Center, two side boosters returned safely to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for almost simultaneous, side-by-side landings that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk described as "epic" and one of the most exciting things he's ever seen.

Possible Snow To Kick Off Wet Weekend, Weather Service Says

February 09, 2018

Average rainfall amounts may exceed 2 inches south of Interstate 40. Once again, the Garden State happens to sit on the warmer side of the storm and will get a decent soaking of rain, Chabala said. Saturday and Sunday will see milder temperatures in the mid-40s. A second period of light freezing rain (possibly mixed with sleet) will be possible Sunday night in the same general area.

Drones make for spectacular effects at Opening Ceremony

February 09, 2018

The drones are lightweight and are the only ones of their kind, built specifically for outdoor light shows, according to Intel. The demonstrations are a significant advancement from Intel's earliest drone light shows, which began in 2016.

PepsiCo launches flavoured sparkling water brand bubly

February 09, 2018

Earlier today, the CPG giant officially announced the launch of Bubly , an eight-SKU line of fruit-flavored sparkling water in 12 oz. cans that will debut at retail this month. PepsiCo's beverage portfolio includes global brands such as Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola and Tropicana. The zero-calorie drink is challenging cult classic LaCroix with bright packaging and cutesy catchphrases, such as tabs that say "Hey u".

Eisenhauer pleads "no contest" to all charges, is promptly convicted

February 09, 2018

During jury selection, Eisenhauer loudly answered "not guilty" as Judge Robert Turk asked for a plea on each charge. He now faces up to life plus 15 years. Prosecutors say that's the day Nicole disappeared after climbing out her window to meet up with Eisenhauer. Following Eisenhauer's plea, the victim's mother, Tammy Weeks, spoke at a news conference, saying, "I was blessed to be her mother" and added that Nicole "will always rest in our hearts, and no amount of time will ever change that".

ANGI Homeservices Earnings Release Available on Company's IR Site Nasdaq:ANGI

February 09, 2018

Raymond James upgraded the shares of ANGI in report on Friday, August 19 to "Outperform" rating. ANGI Homeservices Inc is focused on creating digital marketplace for home services, connecting homeowners across the globe with home service professionals.

Windstream Holdings, Inc. (WIN) stock is worth at $1.46

February 09, 2018

Windstream Hldgs Inc (NASDAQ:WIN) 52-week high price stands at $7.93 and low price stands at $1.41, its price distance from 52-week high is -82.47% while its distance from 52-week low price is -1.42%. Now shares of Windstream Hldgs Inc (NASDAQ:WIN) have an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 3.18 number of Recs in ABR is 11 however the company's industry rank by ABR is 173 out of 265.

Abe and Moon show unity as Winter Games open

February 09, 2018

President Duda also expressed hope to further increase cooperation between the two countries, calling South Korea a key partner in Asia, it added. Japan and South Korea share a bitter history that includes Japan's 1910-45 colonization of the peninsula and the use of "comfort women", a euphemism for women - many Korean - forced to work in Japanese wartime brothels.

Fill up vacant Child Rights Commission posts: SC

February 09, 2018

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre and the states to ensure that all positions in Commissions for protection of child rights, Juvenile Justice Boards and Child Welfare Committees are filled up expeditiously and in accordance with the rules.

US Democrats call for release of memo rebutting criticism of Federal Bureau of Investigation

February 09, 2018

Key Democrats are seeking to put out the document, including the Senate's Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer of NY, who urged Mr Trump to back the public release and said that refusing to do so would show the president's intent to undermine the investigation into Russian election interference.

Court hears Russian athletes' appeals

February 09, 2018

Last-ditch appeal hearings started yesterday for Russian athletes seeking admission to the Pyeongchang Olympics, one day before the opening ceremony, as the total number of appeals hit 60. The committee would not comment on individual cases, but said its invitation process was based on evidence from a newly obtained Moscow laboratory database detailing doping in previous years.

Sindhu Wins Again But India Lose 1-3 To Indonesia

February 09, 2018

India's only win in the tie was courtesy of P.V. Sindhu's straight-games victory over world no. 2 Akane Yamaguchi. Earlier, the women's team, led by Sindhu, defeated Hong Kong by 3-2 in the tournament which also serves as Asian qualification for the 2018 Thomas and Uber Cup.

Farooq Sattar convenes meeting as rift within MQM-P continues

February 09, 2018

Normal interaction between members of the two groups was witnessed as they both the side limited themselves to formal meet up. Subzwari questioned the importance of Tessori to Sattar, saying that "no one in the party could understand the importance of Tessori in the party".

Ryan believes he has the House votes to pass bipartisan budget deal

February 09, 2018

The stopgap spending bill would keep the government open through March 23 to allow time to write and pass detailed follow-up "omnibus" legislation. But the deficit spending in the bill would add more red ink to Washington's balance sheet and further underscore a shift in Republican thinking that Paul was trying to draw attention to.

Rafale deal secured by Government better than its predecessor: Ministry of Defence

February 09, 2018

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that it was after Ramayana that he had got to experience such a kind of laughter when Renuka Chowdhury was laughing while PM Modi was delivering his speech in Rajya Sabha. On Modi's travel to Palestine, external affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the prime minister will travel to Palestine via Amman. He took a jibe at Congress leader Renuka Chaudhary as she laughed loudly over the idea of Aadhaar was conceptualised ...

Trump signs bill ending US government shutdown

February 09, 2018

It seemed poised to easily clear the Senate - until Thursday afternoon. Rand Paul , refused to allow a speedy vote. The two-year deal also means Republicans can ignore the budget Mr. "We will vote Thursday or early Friday morning". The agreement also has the support of the White House , where press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders praised the plan to hike military spending.

EU's Barnier says no update from Britain on Brexit

February 09, 2018

The lack of an update stemmed from scheduling constraints on the British side, he said. Speaking to reporters he also reacted to comments by Mr Davis, after the UK's Brexit Secretary lashed out at European Union bosses for trying to punish Britain in the transition period.

US, China Reaffirm Commitment to Pressure on N. Korea

February 09, 2018

According to the State Department, the US and China agreed to maintain constructive bilateral cooperation, including security challenges on the Korean peninsula. Tillerson is believed to have asked China to put more pressure on the North. The State Department stressed a strong relationship between the U.S., Japan, and South Korea is a top priority to ensure peace and regional stability.

Nolan Announces He Will Not Run For Re-Election

February 09, 2018

They have been incredibly patient and supportive. After a 32-year gap, he was then elected to Congress again in 2012 when he defeated first-term Republican incumbent Chip Cravaack in the race to represent the 8th District. Leah Phifer, a former Federal Bureau of Investigation counterterrorism analyst, was preparing for an endorsement battle shaped by her criticism of Nolan's push to expedite mining projects on the Iron Range.

Nick Foles Is a Philadelphia Hero-Time to Trade Him

February 09, 2018

Keeping the drive alive proved crucial as a few plays later Philly regained a lead it wouldn't give up. Foles hadn't thrown for over 360 yards since 2014, and he did it in the biggest game of his life. CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso has the Patriots selecting defensive lineman Taven Bryan of the Florida Gators with their first round pick, while Bleacher Report's Matt Miller has the AFC champs going with Harrison Phillips, a defensive lineman from Stanford.

Davis Davis attacks document suggesting United Kingdom access to European Union could be suspended

February 09, 2018

The British government may think similarly. The EU and Britain are negotiating a transition time that would begin when Britain's departure from the bloc takes effect in March 2019 and run through 2020. The Irish government will not stand for any backsliding on the deal struck over the issue of the border in the first phase of the Brexit negotiations, the country's foreign affairs minister said.

Kim Jong Un's Sister Arrives in South Korea

February 09, 2018

As is Olympic tradition, Greece, which held the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, led the parade of athletes into the sports stadium in Pyeongchang. In August 2015, Kim Kwan-jin, chief security advisor to Park Geun-hye, met with Hwang Pyong So, director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army, in Panmunjeom, amid heightened tensions after an exchange of fire along the border.

PM in Tripura today for campaign

February 09, 2018

Starting her address from Chandipur in Unakoti district, Smriti lashed out at the ruling Communist Party in the state that failed to bring development to the state in past 25 years. An opinion poll by a news channel has predicted the end of over two decades of CPI (M) rule in Tripura which is going to polls on February 18th. "The prime minister is a good organizer.

Commonwealth Holds Flag-Rising Ceremony To Mark Gambia's Return

February 09, 2018

Barrow's formal application last month for The Gambia to rejoin the Commonwealth received unanimous backing from the other members. Last December, the West African nation's parliament unanimously affirmed the country's desire to rejoin the Commonwealth, fulfilling one of the final steps in the organisation's membership process.

Actress Bette Midler Calls for Repeat Assault of Rand Paul

February 09, 2018

Songstress and comedic actress Bette Midler took to Twitter last night and seemingly wished Rand Paul ill as he continued to hold up the vote that would avoid a government shutdown. Paul suffered multiple displaced rib fractures and additional potentially life-threatening medical complications when he was attacked from behind by neighbor Rene Boucher .

Russian Federation sending back North Korean workers

February 09, 2018

Under the resolution of December 2017, all North Korean workers in foreign countries are in principle to be repatriated within 2 years. He said they earn wages comparable with Russian citizens and receive 40-50 percent of their salary, while the rest goes to the North Korean government.

LG Plans ATSC 3.0 4k Broadcast Testing In US This Year

February 09, 2018

Advanced advertising capabilities that use the innovative and unique monetization opportunities of the new broadcast standard, ATSC 3.0, are key elements of this new service. Technologies developed by LG, along with Zenith, its U.S. R&D subsidiary, are included in all three major layers of the ATSC 3.0 standard, explained Kim, who also serves as President of the Zenith R&D Lab.

Trump signs deal to end brief government shutdown, increase US spending

February 09, 2018

GOP Sen. Rand Paul to blocked a vote on the bill for six hours, causing the brief shutdown as the vote slipped past midnight. Trump supports the measure and is expected to sign it into law on Friday, ending a serious and embarrassing drama on Capitol Hill over federal spending.

Media Paints Potential Military Parade as Logistical Nightmare

February 09, 2018

Footage of the second parade, which was held in D.C. on Sep. Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin said a parade would be a "fantastic waste of money". "America can afford survival", Mr. Martin Dempsey, then the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, had reservations because the war in Afghanistan was still underway. The parade will be staged as the American high command steers the United States military from its two-decade-long focus on a "global war on terror" to the preparation for "great ...

Moscow confirms mortar shelling of Russian trade mission in Syria

February 09, 2018

The building of the Russian trade mission in Syria's capital Damascus came under a mortar attack on Tuesday, with no casualties reported so far, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. The day before, a Russian non-governmental delegation was the victim of a mortar attack when it passed through the old part of Damascus, causing the death of two Syrian civilians.

Venture capitalist Mahesh Murthy arrested by Mumbai Police on molestation charges

February 09, 2018

His arrest came after the National Comission for Women had written to the police in Khar in Mumbai past year in December. The FIR registered by the Khar police station against Murthy pressed the IPC sections 354 (D) (stalking) and 509 (word, act or gesture to outrage modesty of a woman), along with relevant sections of Information Technology Act.

Tensions over North Korean nuclear program simmer despite Olympics cooperation

February 09, 2018

South Korea sent a chartered plane to bring North Korean skiers. After attending the Olympics' opening ceremony later in the evening, the delegation is scheduled to hold a meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae In on Saturday. effort to use the Olympics to highlight the North's brutal human rights record. Won was selected as the South Korean bearer earlier this week, and Hwang was announced as the North Korean representative.

Opposition MPs meet President, demand probe in Judge Loya's death

February 09, 2018

On 31 January 2018, Sibal held a press conference in New Delhi demanding Loya's death must be probed independently by a Supreme Court-monitored Special Investigation Team. To a question about the need for demanding a separate probe when the Supreme Court is already hearing a Public Interest Litigation on the issue, Sibal said that such matters can not be decided through PILs.