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Mersey Gateway fines hit record low thanks to new online tool
More drivers are paying the controversial £2 toll on time thanks to Merseyflow's new app
DH Deciphers: LPG gas cylinder price blast rips through middle-class budget
What has the Union Government announced? The Union government has announced an increase in the price of LPG cylinders by Rs 145-150. At the same time, for those who avail the LPG subsidy, it has
Appreciate Group (LON:APP) Earns Buy Rating from Liberum Capital
Liberum Capital reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Appreciate Group (LON:APP) in a research note published on Tuesday morning, ThisIsMoney.Co.Uk reports. LON:APP opened at GBX 63.50 ($0.84) on Tuesday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is GBX 59.79. The company has a market cap of $118.33 million and a P/E ratio of 12.96. The company […]
Facebook's Zuckerberg wants 'new framework' for digital tax
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants are taxed worldwide, even if that means companies like his own ...
ASOS PLC/ADR (OTCMKTS:ASOMY) Lifted to “Buy” at Berenberg Bank
Berenberg Bank upgraded shares of ASOS PLC/ADR (OTCMKTS:ASOMY) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report released on Monday, The Fly reports. A number of other research firms also recently issued reports on ASOMY. ValuEngine downgraded shares of ASOS PLC/ADR from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report […]
Open to bringing tweaks to budget and take steps beyond it, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Experts tell the Finance Minister that a Budget proposal could affect the demand for REITs and InvITs in India
Odisha govt announces DA hike for employees
CM Naveen Patnaik today announced a hike of 5% DA for government employees.The decision will benefit around 3.5 lakh state government employees
Royal Bank of Scotland is changing its name to NatWest
The bank's chief executive announced the decision to rebrand while reporting a surge in profits.
Sentiment Stays Afloat
The percentage of respondents reporting as bullish has risen to 41.33% from 33.87% last week.Bearish sentiment fell 8.82 percentage points to 26.4%.Neutral sentiment also ticked higher this week, risi
Rational (FRA:RAA) PT Set at €670.00 by Bankhaus Lampe
Bankhaus Lampe set a €670.00 ($779.07) price objective on Rational (FRA:RAA) in a research report report published on Monday, Borsen Zeitung reports. The firm currently has a neutral rating on the stock. A number of other analysts have also recently commented on RAA. Hauck & Aufhaeuser set a €625.00 ($726.74) price target on shares of […]
Coronavirus prompts HSBC and Shell to send staff home
Employees in Hong Kong and Singapore came into contact with people infected
Cleanliness of wet markets only at 40pc, says minister
PASIR PUTEH, Feb 14 — The cleanliness level of most wet markets in Malaysia hovers around 40 per cent, said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin. In view of this, she called on traders and customers to change their attitude and habits, especially...
Cashed up super funds hunt for buying opportunities
Unisuper and Hostplus say they are sitting on elevated piles of cash and any major sell-off in equity markets sparked by the coronavirus will come as a buying opportunity.
Allow one-time restructuring of real estate loans to complete stuck projects: Keki Mistry, HDFC
If loan restructuring is allowed, then new lenders will come and provide funding for a project with proper diligence, proper safeguards while ring-fencing the money. If that is done, then these projects can get completed and home buyers can get their apartments, says Keki Mistry, CEO, HDFC.
IndusInd Bank hits over 3-year low; tumbles 11% in six sessions
The private sector lender's stock was trading at its lowest level since January 10, 2017
Burberry Group (LON:BRBY) PT Lowered to GBX 2,600 at Credit Suisse Group
Burberry Group (LON:BRBY) had its target price reduced by Credit Suisse Group from GBX 2,650 ($34.86) to GBX 2,600 ($34.20) in a report issued on Monday morning, Stock Target Advisor reports. They currently have an outperform rating on the stock. A number of other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on the stock. Deutsche […]
Spreading The Word On Malnutrition: How The Civil Society Can Play A Crucial Role – Part 2
How civil society can play an important role in addressing malnutrition.
Capgemini to hire up to 15,000 freshers this year via campus recruitment
At present, 1.2 lakh employees work in the Indian offices of Capgemini. With this, India accounts for more than half of the French IT services company's global strength
HKTDC Helps SMEs Amid Unprecedented Challenges
HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam said Hong Kong has experienced unprecedented challenges over the past year, affecting the local political, economic and social landscape, as well as people's livelihood. Given that Hong Kong's economic outlook is already subdued because of the ongoing Sino-United States trade dispute, the weak global economy and the local social unrest over the past months, the impact of the current coronavirus outbreak could be higher than that of SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome) in 2003, further weakening demand in retail and catering and affecting the job market in the first half of this year.
Wirecard quarterly profit strength meets expectations
BERLIN (Reuters) - Payments company Wirecard reported strong quarterly results in line with analyst expectations on Friday and reiterated guidance for core profit growth of 34% this year.
Asian plane makers struggle to take off in crowded market
Asian plane makers have thrown huge sums at building jets but flagship projects have suffered repeated setbacks, and they face a tough time breaking into a market dominated by established players.
NVIDIA Financial Results Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2020 - Positive Forecasts Despite Coronavirus
NVIDIA today reported revenue for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 26, 2020, of $3.11 billion, up 41 percent from $2.21 billion a year earlier, and up 3 percent from $3.01 billion in the previous quarter...
Microsoft, TCS, BrowserStack, Sprink top recruiters at IIM Ahmedabad
Including pre-placement offers (PPOs), the trio made 12 offers, the highest in the third cluster, followed by FinIQ with 11 offers.
Farewell to the RompHim, a romper for men that just never caught on
RompHim, the brand that made rompers "for him," is set to shutter after nearly three years in business.
India's 2020-21 pulses import may fall by 50% if government doesn't extend import quotas, says IPGA
As Indian government struggles to support the domestic pulses farmers who are getting non-remunerative prices due to the second consecutive year of bumper production, trade body Indian Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) has claimed that large scale smuggling of pulses from neighbouring countries is hurting the interests of domestic farmers and traders.
SMART Modular Launches 32GB Low-profile DDR4-3200 Mini-DIMMs for Industrial Applications
SMART Modular Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of SMART Global Holdings, Inc., and a leader in specialty memory, storage and hybrid solutions including memory modules, Flash memory cards and other sol...
Oil: Energy sector up – ANZ
Crude oil was able to shift pressure and the market looks like convenient with the latest news about coronavirus. WTI trades at $51.75, ANZ Research r
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group adds name to business rates letter
More than 50 retailers wrote to the Chancellor this week demanding changes to transitional relief.
Kinross Gold: Q4 Performance Puts The Company Back On Track
Kinross Gold reports Q4 2019 results.Higher gold price helps and the company delivers significant operating cash flow.Production guidance for the next year is slightly down from 2019 numbers, but Kinr
USD/CAD slides to mid-1.3200s, reverses Thursday’s positive move
The USD/CAD pair extended its steady intraday slide and refreshed daily lows, around mid-1.3200s during the early European session on Friday. The pair
A Section Of State Highway 2 In Tauranga From Bethlehem To Judea Will Remain Closed Today
A large section of State Highway 2 is expected to be remain closed today following a firearms incident in Tauranga .
AFCA Warns Berndale Clients Recovery of Funds is Unlikely
The AFCA has delivered an update to its information page regarding Berndale Capital Securities Pty Ltd, who had its licence cancelled by ASIC.
Plan to sell Portishead retirement flats dubbed 'Olditz' on the open market scrapped
Developer PegasusLife says it is evaluating its next steps for the retirement apartment block
US Navy seizes Iranian weapons in Arabian Sea: video
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Thursday afternoon that the USS Normandy (CG60) boarded a dhow in the Arabian Sea on Sunday and seized a “large cache” of Iranian-made weapons while conducting “maritime security operations.” “The weapons seized include 150 ‘Dehlavieh’ anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), which are Iranian-manufactured copies of Russian Kornet ATGMs,” read the February 13 CENTCOM release. “Other weapons components seized aboard the dhow were of Iranian design and manufacture and included three Iranian surface-to-air missiles, Iranian thermal imaging weapon scopes, and Iranian components for unmanned aerial and surface vessels, as well as other munitions and advanced weapons parts.” Video footage released by CENTCOM Public Affairs shows US Navy personnel boarding the vessel during the February 9 operation in the Arabian Sea. #USA Le 9 février 2020, l'#USSNormandy #CG60, alors qu'il menait des opérations de sécurité maritime dans la zone d'opérations du Commandement central américain, est monté…
Gold panning in northern Mali may be benefiting extremists
KIDAL, Mali (AP) — A gold rush is underway in an area of northern Mali where al-Qaida-linked fighters are active, raising concerns that profits from artisanal mining could benefit not only the local economy but also Islamic extremists.A coalition of armed Tuareg rebels known as the CMA controls the Kidal region and its leaders oversee the gold-panning activities. Some CMA members are believed to have close ties to the local al-Qaida affiliate known as JNIM. It is considered the most active of the extremist groups in the West African nation where deadly attacks against the military and communities have soared.
The Reserve Bank of India can’t counter food inflation without factoring in extreme weather events
What’s behind the rising price of onions in every alternate year since 2013? Climate change.
Coronavirus outbreak impact: Digitimes Research estimates impacts on major Chinese IT sectors
The coronavirus outbreak is hitting hard the ICT industries and markets in China. provides a preliminary estimation on the impacts on four major sectors: semiconductors, display panels, handsets and notebooks. Many manufacturers in China are slowly returning to work. The pace of recovery reportedly has been faster than expected though production for many remains low. For some in the semiconductor sector, the outbreak so far has had little impact on their orders. IC testing solutions provider ...
Coronavirus: India Inc will shiver if China can't contain outbreak
Efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak within next three to four months will be critical as it would determine the fate of many industries around the globe, including in India.
Scale insects control cactus infestation in Esperance
Scale insects which the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development released as biological control agents are helping wipe out damaging cactus inf...
Why Neeraj Dewan in bullish on consumption, infra and auto
Neeraj Dewan, Director, Quantum Securities, says growth is not happening for the larger part of the market, but four to six months down the line, the economic activity should pick up and one must select stocks based on that.
Basf (ETR:BAS) Given a €68.00 Price Target at UBS Group
UBS Group set a €68.00 ($79.07) target price on Basf (ETR:BAS) in a report published on Monday morning, Borsen Zeitung reports. The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the basic materials company’s stock. BAS has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Credit Suisse Group set a €66.50 ($77.33) price objective […]
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants...
Analyzing Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) & Its Competitors
Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR) is one of 36 publicly-traded companies in the “Security brokers & dealers” industry, but how does it contrast to its competitors? We will compare Piper Sandler Companies to similar companies based on the strength of its dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation and risk. Profitability This table compares […]
Eurostat figures show Ireland still languishes at the bottom for renewable home heating
Ireland continues to be the worst performer in Europe when it comes to using renewable energy for home heating.
TSX inches higher
Canada's main stock index resumed its upward trend in late morning trading despite decreases in the key energy and materials sectors.
"Oversold" Pound Sterling finds Buying Interest
It was a sea of green for the British Pound on the global currency performance board at the start of the new week as it rallied against the majority of its peers and confirmed that while there is much anxiety over looming trade negotiations
EUR/USD: Extending losses
US consumer data will be the main focus today following disappointing German economy data, Yohay Elam from FXStreet reports. The EUR/USD pair is tradi
Exclusive: Scope Markets Joins Your Bourse’s Liquidity Network
Online trading provider Scope Market announced on Friday the joining to the network of Your Bourse Liquidity Hub partners.
GBP/USD faces a probable move to 1.3160 – UOB
In light of the recent price action, Cable could now move to the 1.3160 region, in opinion pf FX Strategists at UOB Group. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “A
EUR/USD: Love is in the bearish air
EUR/USD has been extending its losses, trading at the lowest since April 2017. Yohay Elam, an analyst at FXStreet analyzes the technical perspective o
IRS Backs Off Fortnite Gaming Currency As Reportable Income
The IRS has deleted a part of its website regarding the taxation of video game currency, perplexing gamers and others as to the question of taxing virtual cash.
Compass Group (LON:CPG) Price Target Raised to GBX 1,800
Compass Group (LON:CPG) had its price objective lifted by Goldman Sachs Group from GBX 1,700 ($22.36) to GBX 1,800 ($23.68) in a research report released on Monday, Stock Target Advisor reports. They currently have a sell rating on the stock. A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on CPG. UBS Group reaffirmed […]
Zambia banks reap record profits from government debt
Stanbic posted a profit before tax and costs of 1.72bn kwacha last year.
The 5 Best Finance Apps For Your Phone
The Fintech revolution is upon us. A product of technological developments pushing financial services into the next (or, arguably, the current) realm, ‘Fintech’ has spawned countless apps, websites, services and solutions, many of which are aimed at improving the financial life of consumers who have previously...
Shore Capital Reaffirms Buy Rating for Frontier Developments (LON:FDEV)
Shore Capital restated their buy rating on shares of Frontier Developments (LON:FDEV) in a research note published on Tuesday, Digital Look reports. Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Citigroup reissued a buy rating on shares of Frontier Developments in a report on Tuesday. Berenberg Bank reissued a buy rating and set […]
Bitcoin Mining Stock Surges as Chinese Economy Falters
The economic fallout from the Coronavirus is starting to be felt across the world. China’s economy has been the hardest hit but contrary to wider market
Jefferies Financial Group Analysts Give Delivery Hero (ETR:DHER) a €75.00 Price Target
Jefferies Financial Group set a €75.00 ($87.21) target price on Delivery Hero (ETR:DHER) in a report released on Tuesday, Borsen Zeitung reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock. Several other research firms have also recently issued reports on DHER. Kepler Capital Markets set a €63.60 ($73.95) target price on Delivery Hero […]
RBS to slash investment bank, rebrand as NatWest
Royal Bank of Scotland’s new chief executive Alison Rose unveiled a new strategy for the taxpayer-backed bank on Friday, including radically cutting back the size of its loss-making investment bank and renaming the company NatWest, Reuters reports. Rose, the first woman to lead one of Britain’s major banks, is hoping a rebrand will help shift…
RBS profit surges, as bank’s new CEO sets climate goal
LONDON, Feb 14 — Royal Bank of Scotland today said its net profit almost doubled last year to £3.1 billion, as new chief executive Alison Rose placed climate at the top of her agenda. Rose said in the earnings statement that she planned also to roughly halve the size of the Edinburgh-based...
Tech event calendar 2020: Upcoming shows, conferences and IT expos
Our sortable chart offers information, dates and locations for a variety of IT-focused events coming up over the next year.
Sebi seeks explanation from former CARE Rating chairman, MD for interference in ratings
Markets regulator Sebi has sought explanation from erstwhile managing director and CEO, and chairman of CARE Rating for their interference in the rating process of entities including DHFL, IL&FS and Yes Bank, sources said. In a letter on February
Costly onion, potato push WPI inflation to 3.1% in Jan
Both food, non-food articles inflation are expected to rise further, say experts
Ghana raking more benefits after receiving flights for other countries due to poor visibility caused by unexpected harmattan
Ghana has begun raking some benefits after receiving aircraft bound for other West African countries but could not land there due to the harmattan haze.
US: Retail Sales rose 0.3% in January as expected
Retail Sales in the US increased by 0.3% on a monthly basis in January following December's 0.2% growth, the advanced data published by the US Census
GBP/USD drops to session lows, risks breaking below 1.30 mark post-US retail sales
The GBP/USD pair held on to its weaker tone and dropped to fresh session lows, around the key 1.30 psychological mark in reaction to the latest US mac
JPMorgan Chase gives fintechs data access deal deadline
JPMorgan Chase has sent fintechs a letter warning that they will be cut off from retrieving customer information unless they sign up to a new data access agreement, according to Reuters.
IOB to focus on MSME, will increase lending to Rs 50,000 cr: Official
Laying more focus on MSME segment, IOB would increase its lending to the sector from the present Rs 31,000 cr to Rs 50,000 cr in a couple of years from now.
Coronavirus And Credit - A Perfect Storm
This article posits that the spread of the coronavirus coincides with the downturn in the global credit cycle, with potentially catastrophic results.The credit crisis was already likely to be severe,
An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being
A group of unique bondholders will either reap massive profits or lose hundreds of millions of dollars as the coronavirus outbreak escalates.
4 ASX shares to get you started in investing
If you're looking to get started in investing, here's why I think BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and these 3 other ASX shares are a great place to begin.
Flat Out Food: Canada’s oldest wheat enjoys a revival thanks to Saskatchewan organic farming family
“Red Fife is more difficult to grow agronomically, but it has that great taste and Slow Food story behind it.”
How Dynamic Supply Chain Analytics Smooths Cash Flow
ClearMetal discusses the impact of static data analytics on cash flow through the supply chain, with impacts on inventory and invoice-to-payment cycles.
Lack of wood closes mill
Hundreds of forest industry workers will be affected as a pulp and paper mill on Vancouver Island shuts down for one month because it says it can't get enough wood.
Flywire Secures $120 Million Through Series E Investment Round Led by Goldman Sachs; Announces Acquisition of Healthcare Technology Platform Simplee
Flywire, a U.S.-based fintech firm that provides global payment and receivables solutions for education, healthcare, and commercial enterprises, announced on Th
Russia Leads Multinational Stablecoin Initiative
Russia is taking the lead in issuing a multinational stablecoin backed by commodities with the Eurasian Economic Union, or EAEU, and BRICS countries.
Nest-egg nerves: the challenge facing super funds
With consistently good returns under their belt, how well prepared are super funds for a downturn?
Solar farm as big as 19 rugby pitches and overlooking Swansea city centre is planned for Kilvey Hill
But energy bosses insist it wouldn't have an impact on the amazing views across Swansea Bay
Hitting the target: business tries to break the deadlock on climate
Growing support for a net zero emissions target is heaping pressure on the government and Labor to adopt more ambitious climate policies.
Russia hints at Belarus joining it in a unified state in exchange for oil deal: Lukashenko
MINSK (Reuters) - Moscow has hinted at giving Minsk a deal on energy prices in exchange for Belarus joining Russia in a unified state, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday, the state news agency Belta reported.
U.S. January core retail sales unchanged; December revised down
Sales at clothing stores declined by the most since 2009
RompHim goes out of business
RompHim, the rompers-for-men company that achieved viral success a couple of years back, is going out of business. CNN reports that the initial focus on marketing to straight bros limited their app…
Horizon Oil hired disgraced lobbyist in PNG
The ASX-listed company at the centre of corruption allegations in Papua New Guinea hired a lobbyist who was found guilty of stealing public money.
Advertising giants face ACCC inquiry into market power
Concerned about market concentration, the Morrison government has ordered an inquiry into the conduct of digital giants such as Google and Facebook, and global advertising agencies.
3 Small-Cap Stocks With Big-Cap Potential
You may wish you had bought Axos Financial, Telaria, and Yext now if they hit their upside potential later.
FM Sitharaman says the govt is open to tweaking inside and outside Budget for economic growth
irmala Sitharaman said the immediate feedback to the Union Budget has been motivating, as it has had a 'positive impact' on the currency, bond and equity markets.On the REITs and InvITs, the Finance Minister said she wanted to hear the views of the economists and other tax experts on the Budget
The inside story of a gas deal gone bad
ASX-listed Horizon Oil went from challenging a strongman in PNG to ignoring corruption warnings and paying a shell company $US10.3 million.
Tech event calendar 2020: Upcoming shows, conferences and IT expos
Our sortable chart offers information, dates and locations for a variety of IT-focused events coming up over the next year.
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TechTarget: Hop On The Priority Engine Express For 75% Gains
TechTarget has significant barriers to entry and lots of operating leverage.Priority Engine Express will accelerate organic revenue growth.75% upside is possible with robust EBITDA growth.
China's securities regulator to ease refinancing rules to help companies fight coronavirus
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has announced that it will be easing refinancing conditions to help listed companies fight the coronavir
MWC 2020 is dead, so what happens now?
With MWC 2020 cancelled, there are lots of questions as to what will come of all of the announcements companies had planned, and what we can expect from MWC in the years to come.
SilverCloud On How FIs Can Offer SMBs A ‘Consumer’ Banking Experience
SilverCloud CEO Scott Cornell tells PYMNTS how forward-thinking FIs can bring digital tools that improve consumer relationships to their corporate customers.
Banks' loans rise over 7% in two weeks to January 31: RBI report
Non-food credit rose Rs 1.02 trillion to Rs 100.24 trillion
4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week
These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) this week. Read how this affected these individual companies.
ASIC sends a message about takeover laws
Takeover law is a high-stakes game, and the criminal charges levelled against Jan Cameron show the regulator clearly wants to make a strong point.
Amazon May Have Finally Cracked This Huge Retail Category
The company's decade-long efforts to make inroads in this $700 billion category may be starting to pay off.
HCB Financial: A Modestly Overvalued Bank
HCB Financial is a solid community bank serving an area in southwestern Michigan.A conservative loan portfolio, however, offsets a remarkably low cost deposit base to limit the company's net interest
Exports contract for 6th straight month, drop 1.66 per cent in January; trade deficit widens
Shipments of petroleum products, plastic, carpet, gems and jewellery, and leather products contracted by 7.42 per cent, 10.62 per cent, 5.19 per cent, 6.89 per cent, and 7.57 4 per cent, respectively, in January. Imports also fell for the eighth consecutive months, down 0.75 per cent to USD 41.14 billion in January, widening the trade deficit to a seven-month high of USD 15.17 billion, according to the government data released on Friday.
‘Irrelevant political promises’
The Wet’suwet’en Treaty Office Society is taking the executive director of the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office to court to quash a decision extending an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the controversial Coastal GasLink pipeline project.
Nvidia shares surge on signs of machine learning boom
Shares of Nvidia Corp rose 6% on Friday after the chipmaker stunned analysts with strong quarterly results and joined rivals Intel Corp and Advanced Micro Devices Inc in predicting strong demand for chips used in the latest generation of data centers and AI.
Europe wants G20 to make taxing digital giants top priority this year
Finance ministers and central bank governors of the world’s 20 biggest economies meet on Feb. 22-23 in Riyadh
If you haven't started saving for retirement, don't panic, but get a plan
OTTAWA - Canadians are bombarded by advertising preaching the virtues of starting to save for retirement early, letting the benefits of time and compound in
AMP embarks on 'whole of wealth' cross-sell
The strategy unveiled by the AMP CEO has seen Bell Potter put a Buy recommendation on the stock for the first time in four years.
Total considers stopping fuel oil sales for power: CEO
ABERDEEN, Scotland (Reuters) - France’s Total (TOTF.PA) is considering stopping sales of fuel oil to power markets as the energy giant seeks to reduce its carbon footprint and grow its renewable power business, its chief executive told Reuters.
USD/INR New York Price Forecast: Greenback looking for directions vs. rupee
Following the 2018 bull-run, USD/INR has been consolidating in a rectangle pattern. The spot is trading above the main weekly simple moving averages (SMAs), s
Daily intake of non-fried potato linked to better diet quality compared to refined grains
Potatoes are often equated with refined grains due to their carbohydrate content. Yet, potatoes contain fiber, resistant starch, and key micronutrients that Americans need more of in their diet.
British bank RBS changes name in evolution to 'purpose-led' operation
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The Royal Bank of Scotland announced Friday it will change its name to the NatWest Group later this year as part of a shift to become a "purpose-led" operation -- and distance itself from scandals related to a major bailout more than a decade ago.
Trump Wants $1.5 Billion for Uranium Mining
The Trump administration is asking Congress for $1.5 billion over 10 years to create a new national stockpile of U.S.-mined uranium, saying that propping up U.S. uranium production in the face of cheaper imports is a matter of energy security.
Zespri welcomes successful defence of IP rights of kiwifruit growers
Zespri has welcomed the successful result of legal action taken against a former kiwifruit grower who took Zespri’s protected plant material to China where it has continued to spread, as well as the awarding of almost $15 million in damages.
Eco-friendly village 10k backs Woodland Trust to offset carbon footprint
An eco-friendly village 10k is aiming to build on its green credentials this year – by taking a more root and branch approach to sustainability.
SNB's Zurbruegg: Risk on Swiss banks from rising property prices is not too high
"Risk on Swiss banks from rising property prices is not too high," Swiss National Bank's Vice-Chairman Fritz Zurbruegg said on Friday. "Affordability
Study: Effectiveness of program that pays farmers to conserve water
Crops need water. And in the central United States, the increasing scarcity of water resources is becoming a threat to the nation's food production.
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Firefighters calendar too hot to handle and anti-pipeline protests; In The News for Feb. 14
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Fe
An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The World Bank called the bonds "a momentous step" in curbing disease, while a public health expert deems them "inappropriate and ineffective.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
South African Rand Risks Fresh Depreciation Despite SONA's Positives
The British Pound Sterling vs the South African Rand: Latest GBP/ZAR News and Analysis
Is professional investment advice worth the fees?
Determining the value of professional investment advice is a catch-22. While professional guidance has proven to boost returns over time, the cost of paying for it also eats away at those returns over time.
Abu Dhabi focuses on growing Saudi Arabian market to boost visits
Abu Dhabi focuses on growing Saudi Arabian market to boost visits
The Daily Chase: Rail blockade fallout continues; Canopy rallies as revenue surges
CN said yesterday it has begun an “orderly shutdown” of its network in Eastern Canada, which forced Via Rail to halt service on all but two of its routes across the country as blockades continue to impede rail traffic.
PATRIOT launches affordable P300 M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD
When you are a technology enthusiast, it is easy to get wooed by the latest and greatest tech products. Sure, it is exciting to see computer components offering the top performance, but let us not forget, most folks do not need (nor can they afford) the best. And you know what? That's fine. Bragging rights aside, there are probably many system builders that waste money on performance they really don't need.
Germany’s BaFin Alerts Residents to Nexo – Group
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, more commonly known as BaFin, has published a warning on its website this Friday.
THE AI PIVOT: How the push to adopt the advanced tech is rippling through corporate America
The rise of artificial intelligence is giving companies new capabilities to better understand consumers and automate job tasks, among other things.
US retail sales up a modest 0.3% in January
WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales rose a modest 0.3% in January, a slight improvement over December, as unseasonably warm weather boosted sales at hardware stores and furniture stores.
African Development Bank says World Bank chief’s criticism ‘misleading’
The African Development Bank on Thursday pushed back against World Bank President David Malpass’ comments that it and.”
Myntra appoints former Samsung executive Raghu Krishnananda as CTO
He has earlier led research and development teams in the US and India, in companies such as Yahoo, Goldman Sachs and Citibank
Mining ban has shaved ₹7,000 crore off Goa’s economy, says report
Ban has severely impacted jobs, says CMIE report
NASA Former High-Ranking Spaceflight Official Moves across to SpaceX Team
One of NASA's foremost experts in spaceflight has left the agency to join SpaceX, just in time for its upcoming launches into space.
Coronavirus Fears Gifts an Attractive Price for Qualcomm Stock
Although the coronavirus and declining China sales pose problems for QCOM, they could be temporary headwinds.
Google’s new AI can intelligently crop videos for any screen size
Google's AI team has developed an open-source solution, Autoflip, that reframes the video that suits the target device or dimension.
Tesla prices its second offering of stock at $767 apiece
Tesla priced its second offering of stock at $767 apiece Friday.
No water in Pietermaritzburg neighbourhood for four years
Residents of Shayamoya in Pietermaritzburg say their settlement has been without tap water for four years. They depend on a water tanker that comes once or twice a week.
IRDAI to set up common electronic platform to settle health insurance claims
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is looking at setting up a common electronic platform for settling health insurance claims.The platform, which is expected to come
This 6% Yield Is Not Fat, It Is Just A Little Husky
Husky Energy has delivered one of the worst returns among the Canadian large cap energy space.At the core of the issue is the fat capex which prevent meaningful free cash flow generation.We examine th
Your letters for Feb. 14
In praise of concreteRe: Mass timber towers up to 12 storeys approved for Alberta, Feb. 8So Alberta has approved mass timber towers up to 12 storeys. Bigger buildings, more units. They are rated fo…
Philips: High Margin Of Safety And A 10% IRR Make This Medical Imaging Play A Buy
Philips has transformed from an industrial conglomerate to a leader in several fields within the medical technology space.The company is a global leader in the oligopolistic medical imaging space.The
Shelter in place lifted after Morristown gas leak
The city of Morristown said residents in the area of Freshour are being asked to shelter in place due to a gas leak.
Lakshmi Vilas Bank posts ₹334-cr loss in Q3
Our Bureau Private sector lender Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) posted a net loss of ₹334 crore in the third quarter of FY20 when compared to the ₹373-crore net loss recorded in the same period the previous
Boeing and engineering union agree on new, extended contract
The board of SPEEA will recommend the proposal to its 18,000 members in the Puget Sound area.
Feds Search How Private Medicare Info Gets to Marketers
A government watchdog plans to launch a nationwide probe into how telemarketers may be getting hold of seniors’ personal Medicare information, a red flag for potential fraud.
World Bank questions Uganda’s growth with no jobs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Bank has said Uganda should ask hard questions on why the country is growing but not creating enough jobs and people incomes remain stagnant. In the Economic update for Uganda launched on Thursday, the international lender said Uganda’s level of per capita income – that is money …
Procurement, Digital Banking See VC Funding Rounds
This week's B2B funding focused on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), cash flow amid streamlining payments and supply chain visibility, as well as digital banking.
Warning of empty shelves
Sectors from retail to oil and gas are calling on governments to resolve a dispute with anti-pipeline protesters as a rail blockade enters its ninth day, extending railway shutdowns and threatening shortages of groceries, propane, drinking water and other goods.
UN experts: North Korea enhances nukes and illicit trade
CAMEROON, Cameroon — U.N. experts say North Korea has increased imports and exports of banned and restricted goods such as coal and petroleum products as it continues to enhance its illicit nuclear and ballistic missile programs in violation of sanctions. The experts identified new methods that the country is using to evade U.N. sanctions, including …
National Farm Machinery Show recap: Day 2
Thursday was the second day of National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky.
Why fund management companies are surging on the ASX
Investing in fund management companies is back in favour after a year of uncertainty. Now the money managers are in the money.
Enterprise Ireland ranked second globally for VC deal count
State agency backed 200 early-stage companies last year with about 1,500 in its portfolio
VW boss says no to coal, yes to Fridays for Future
‘If Germany does not make progress on the phase-out of coal, we cannot expect others to do so either,’ writes Herbert Diess.
Alan Costello: Engineering a bright future for everyone
THE last 10 months have been particularly busy, and rewarding, for Alan Costello. In April 2019, he was elected chairman of the Cork branch of Engineers Ireland.
A Huge 76% of UK IT Projects Overrun: Mulesoft
Over three quarters (76%) of UK IT projects overrun, a new report by Mulesoft finds. And resourcing constraints married to big ambitions are...
Trump administration postpones full ban on Huawei for another 45 days
Huawei will be able to continue buying from its American suppliers for 45 more days, thanks to the latest license extension by the U.S. Commerce Department.
Angioplasties shoot up due to price cap, says research on insurance claims
25,769 insurance claims under Vajpayee Arogyashree (now merged into Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka) from 69 private and seven public hospitals from February 2016 to February 2018.
Mobile banking, FinTech services under threat as critical upgrade costs soar
Digital mobile banking in Zimbabwe has matured beyond the proof-of-concept stage into mainstream adoption where it is servicing millions, driving local transact...
Pound-Australian Dollar Exchange Rate Forecast to Remain Supported
The British Pound has advanced 0.60% against the Australian Dollar over the course of the past week in line with the broader push higher by Sterling, that leaves it the top performing major currency for the week ending February 14
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Consolidated in a range, awaits US retail sales for fresh impetus
The USD/JPY pair extended its sideways consolidative price action through the mid-European session on Friday and remained confined in a narrow trading
Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Joint Ministerial Commission meeting to be held in Bishkek on February 17-18
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The two-day Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting will be held in Bishkek on February 17 and 18, 2020, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. The Federal Minister of Energy Omar Ayub Khan along with the Kyrgyz Minister for Industries and Trade will co-chair the meeting. Omar Ayub Khan is also scheduled to hold important meetings in Bishkek with his Kyrgyz Counterpart and the Kyrgyz Minister for Transport, Trade and Industry separately. Meanwhile, in a meeting with the Kyrgyz Ambassador Erik Beishemhiev held at Power Division in Islamabad on Friday, Omar Ayub Khan said that he looked forward to the JMC meeting as it is an important forum to discuss important issues and reach beneficial results on bilateral trade, transportation, communication and energy. Both the federal minister and the Kyrgyz ambassador discussed the agenda of the JMC and areas of possible collaboration.
PhonePe earmarks ₹800 crore marketing budget to take on competition
It has signed up Alia Bhatt to create awareness.The platform aims add over 100 million users every year
OKEx Expands Into India’s Crypto Market via Partnership With Local Exchange
Despite the ongoing uncertainty toward crypto regulation in India, major global crypto exchange OKEx has just made another push in the country’s market.
What's Next For U.K. Car Manufacturing After Brexit?
A major plank of the economic argument to remain in the EU was that the U.K.'s highly integrated supply chains with the EU for industries like automotive and aerospace would be catastrophically impact
Bahamian Central Bank to Roll Out Digital Currency in H2 2020
The Bahamas’ Central Bank governor yesterday confirmed that a digital currency will be rolled out by the second half of 2020.
Biggest Family Offices Get Direct Access to Trading Desks
Family offices with assets of at least $1 billion are increasingly bypassing private bankers to deal directly with investment bank trading desks, a Citigroup Inc. executive said.
An inside look at the debate around pandemic bonds, which have $425 million hinging on how deadly the coronavirus ends up being
A group of unique bondholders will either reap massive profits or lose hundreds of millions of dollars as the coronavirus outbreak escalates.
Apocalyptic Footage Shows Massive Locust Swarm In Africa
Swarm consumes entire valley in Kenya
When to Stay or Walk Away: Your Guide to Navigating Business Development
Follow these 4 guidelines, and keep your head in the game of business development.
Canopy Growth says more cost cuts coming as it reports $124M loss
Canopy Growth Corp. is planning further cost cutting as it works to achieve positive cash flow and profitability, the cannabis producer's new chief executive said Friday as it reported a $124.17-million loss in its third quarter of 2020.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
This is what traders are talking about.
Exports decline by 1.66% year-on-year to $25.97 billion in January
Imports too declined by 0.75 per cent USD 41.14 billion, leaving a trade deficit of USD 15.17 billion during the month under review
India's forex reserves soar to record $473 billion, gold down by $218 mn
Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves.
BPCL standalone profit zooms to ₹1,261 crore in Q3
State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) reported a standalone net profit of ₹1,260.63 crore in the October to December of FY20 from ₹495.14 crore a year ago mainly on the back of a margina
Tax Appeals Commission dismisses bank’s attempt to write off Revenue bill
Unidentified bank facing assessment of €1.4 million
How Wollongong Uni beefed its tech to handle new 1t, 10GB/s microscopes
That's microscope, not telescope: Benchmark Awards 2020 finalist.
Scientists develop tech to convert carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuel
Malmstadt said that in contrast, the team's discovery uses a millifluidic reactor process, a very small scale chemical reactor system, which has a minimal environmental footprint.
Northumbrian Water to challenge regulator over price controls
North East water firm wants to balance reductions to bills with environmental improvements
Last cargo of toxic waste re-exported this month
“The re-exportation of the remaining wastes from South Korea this month signifies our nation’s steadfastness to protect public health and the environment from the deceptive trade in hazardous waste disguised as plastic waste for recycling,” said Simon to the group.
Hong Kong pledges nearly R50bn as city seeks to contain spread of coronavirus
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam pledged handouts totalling HK$25 billion to the Hospital Authority and businesses grappling with the coronavirus outbreak.
AZ revenues rise, but it says coronavirus could hit 2020
AstraZeneca’s new drugs powered a surge in revenues in 2019, but chief executive Pascal Soriot thinks the Covid-19 outbreak could weight on its 2020 performance.
4 data center spending trends you need to know
Data center spending is likely to be feast or famine as enterprises pull back and hyperscale cloud providers build out infrastructure only to hit pause and digest.
'Roadworks and a railway crossing closure has left our village like a ghost town'
People in Hale say they can't get in and out, and businesses are already losing takings
Flat oil price offsets weaker Rand in projected March fuel price drop
Rand’s weakening against the US Dollar, as well as the mentioned flatter oil price, points to a decrease of between 14 and 25 cents a litre for petrol.
US Intelligence Community Sees Crypto As a Threat to the Greenback
The U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence is seeking a researcher to model risk scenarios for how and why the dollar could lose its global supremacy.
IRS suggests game currencies are not taxable; tax experts say don’t believe it
A change to the IRS website suggests that game currencies are not taxable, despite an earlier statement that they are – but tax experts say ...
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Sunday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:25 a.m. EST on Sunday, after postponing a Saturday attempt due to weather concerns.
Gold struggles to move into positive territory, trades around $1,575
The troy ounce of the precious metal rose $8 on Thursday but seems to be having a tough time stretching higher on Friday. As of writing, the XAU/USD p
BIR: Taxpayers should use online tax payment facilities
As the filing of the 2019 income tax returns nears, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) asked yesterday all taxpayers to make use of the online payment system which is more convenient and easy to use.
IRB Infra Q3 PAT down 27% at Rs 160 crore
Total expenses increased to Rs 1,534.36 crore, from Rs 1,446.82 crore earlier.
Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference comes to Ballybofey next week
The contribution of hill sheep farms to maintaining and enhancing the uplands environment will be the focus of the Teagasc sheep conference.
WTI climbs to fresh two-week highs above $52
The barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell below the $51 handle on Thursday but recovered a large portion of its losses to close the day at $51.
You could be cheating on your taxes without realizing it. Here's how to tell.
Recent changes in tax laws eliminating or curtailing some long-time deductions and credits could turn ordinary taxpayers into inadvertent tax cheats.
Don't leave your trash on snowbanks: Region of Waterloo
Officials are offering tips for waste collection during the winter
VN-Index dips, ending three-session gaining streak - VnExpress International
Vietnam’s benchmark stock market index slipped 0.08 percent to 937.45 points Friday, ending a three-session gaining streak.
Only 2,200 professionals in India disclosed annual income above ₹1 crore
I-T Dept shares data on income tax returns for 2018-19 via tweets
Online-only platforms are going offline with permanent spaces
The new brick and mortar.
Euro Buyers see Best Exchange Rate Since mid-December as Pound Sterling Boosted by Expectations for Increased Govt. Spending under Sunak
The British Pound has advanced against the Euro for six months in a row now and the momentum has taken the GBP/EUR exchange rate back up to 1.20
Airbus Orders Surge In January
Airbus has started the year on a strong note, with big orders for Airbus A220 and A320.Deliveries during were naturally weak during the month.Company targets 880 deliveries and has delivered 4% of tha
Agencies within the US Justice and Treasury Department are Seeking Millions of Dollars in Funding to Oversee the Cryptocurrency Industry
Federal agencies and departments established within the US Justice Department and the Treasury Department are reportedly requesting that millions of dollars be
Brazil’s Largest Crypto-Friendly Bank Posts 42% Rise In Q4 2019
The largest standalone investment bank in Latin America, Banco BTG Pactual SA, recorded an impressive 42% net income growth during last year's fourth
Ramaphosa’s speech underscores weak SA credit outlook – Fitch
Fitch says Ramaphosa's speech left important questions unanswered.
January Wholesale Price Index stands at 3.1%
The annual rate of inflation based on monthly Wholesale Price Index stood at 3.1% (provisional) for the month of January 2020 (over January 2019) as compared to 2.59% (provisional) for the previous
Blow to Bitcoin Bulls as Price Hits China FUD Level [Again]
Bitcoin was struggling to resume its explosive upside action on Friday as it felt the pressure from a so-called China FUD level. The offbeat
WATCH: A roundup of IOL's Top 5 stories this week
From a viral office sex video and swimming snakes to the EFF disrupting SONA, here are the stories that held the attention of our readers this week.
Indian banks' loans rise over 7% in two weeks to Jan 31: RBI
Outstanding loans rose ₹98926 crore ($13.86 billion) to ₹101.03 trillion in the fortnight to Jan. 31.Non-food credit rose ₹1.02 trillion to ₹100.24 trillion, while food credit fell ₹3,202 crore to ₹78,899 crore
F&O: Options signal Nifty range in 12,000-12,300 zone
India VIX moved up by 1.83 per cent to 13.61.
What’s venture capital and why does it matter for startups?
The term 'venture capital' is often thrown about in the tech startup world, but do you know what it means and how it works?
Standard Chartered Joins Forces With Imperial College Business School For New Climate Risk Management Partnership
Standard Chartered, a UK-based multinational banking and financial services company with $688 billion in assets, announced on Thursday it has joined forces with
How a chlorine-free wash programme could benefit your milking equipment cleaning regime
Dairy farmers are now turning to the use of a chlorine-free wash programme in their daily cleaning routines to disinfect and clean their milking equipment.
Flipkart to offer 'touch and feel' experience in tie-up with kirana stores
In fashion, tie-ups with local tailors had offered huge benefit to e-commerce company in a sharp reduction in the number of returns
Appili Therapeutics Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced Equity Offering
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATESHALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Appili Therapeutics Inc.
Exports dip 1.66% in January
The trade deficit was $15.05 billion in January 2019.Imports too declined by 0.75$ $41.14 billion, leaving a trade deficit of $15.17 billion during the month under review
Royal Bank of Scotland to be renamed after 293 years
The Government-controlled bank will become NatWest Group and agreed to a 5p-a-share special dividend after profits hit £4.2bn last year.
R&L upgrades PH credit rating
In a report to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Embassy said the upgrade was made in view of the steady progress of the government’s reforms to modernize the tax system, the prioritization of the socio-economic agenda, the launch of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), and the Build, Build, Build program.
Star fund manager's bet on $4.3 billion worth of Argentine debt is dangerously close to unraveling
Franklin Templeton and its star money manager, Michael Hasenstab, have $4.3 billion worth of Argentine bonds as the country marches towards rest...
New CEO Appointed For Harraways
Mr Scott is also pleased to advise that Mr Henry Hawkins has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Henry brings a wealth of local and international experience, and knowledge of the food manufacturing sector to the Company. Harraways is fortunate to have him in this role as it embarks on its continuing journey of growth, supplying quality products to both the local and export markets.
4 Things Royal Dutch Shell Investors Need To Know In 2020
Royal Dutch Shell is an above-average, quality high-yield stock with a trustworthy dividend.Royal Dutch Shell offers above-average growth potential courtesy of a smart strategic focus on LNG.The valua
NERC: Power sector recorded N1.7trn tariff shortfall in four years
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says the power sector recorded ₦1.72 trillion tariff-related revenue shortfall from 2015 to 2019. The commission said this in a newly released consultation paper
Bitcoin Tweets Reach 2-Year High as $10K Fuels Google Interest Surge
Twitter users churn out 75,000 posts mentioning Bitcoin in a single day, as price action sees mainstream consumers pay fresh attention.
Another rate cut early March, stimulus package end-February?
KUALA LUMPUR: The expectation of a monetary policy adjustment, on top of a fiscal stimulus package, to boost Malaysia’s economy soon is getting higher.
Not approached by any telco to finance AGR dues, says SBI chairman
The payments to be made by the companies include Rs 53,000 crore by Vodafone Idea, Rs 35,500 crore by Bharti Airtel and Rs 14,000 crore by the now defunct Tata Teleservices
When are US monthly retail sales figures and how could they affect EUR/USD?
Friday's US economic docket highlights the release of monthly retail sales figures, scheduled at 13:30 GMT. Consensus estimates point to modest growth
OPEC January Production Data
OPEC 14 crude oil production was down 509,000 barrels per day in January.OPEC announced a couple of months ago that Ecuador was leaving the cartel. However, it was still included in January's data.Ira
Larry Ellison Joins Peter Thiel In Trump’s Camp
It will be interesting to see who else—if anyone—from the Silicon Valley elite follows Ellison.
Meet Bitcoin Market’s Most Accurate Technical Indicator: Lamborghini
Take a break Golden Cross, bitcoin now has found a better technical indicator in Lamborghini this Valentine's Day. So it appears, there is a great
WanaArtha Life’s securities accounts blocked by AGO in Jiwasraya trickle down effect
WanaArtha Life assured its policyholders that the policy benefits in the insurer were safe and that it was trying to handle the situation with the AGO, OJK and other relevant authorities.
3 Reasons Why DexCom's Q4 Update Delighted Investors
The medical-device maker delivered good news across the board for the quarter.
EUR/JPY challenges 119.00 ahead of US data
The persistent soft tone surrounding thje European currency in combination with the stead pace in the Japanese safe haven are forcing EUR/JPY to trade
The Interview That Should Terrify Owners of Freeport-McMoRan Stock
Freeport-McMoran stock works on paper. But higher cash flow will go to a management team that's already destroyed billions in value.
3D printer straight from sci-fi? New tech makes it possible
A new 3D printing technique facilitates extremely swift creation of objects – a little like Star Trek’s replicator.
Royal Bank of Scotland to be renamed after 293 years
The Government-controlled bank will become NatWest Group and agreed to a 5p-a-share special dividend after profits hit £4.2bn last year.
Rupee settles 6 paise lower at 71.37 against US dollar
On a weekly basis, the rupee has gained 3 paise.
Dry spell: Melaka makes available five portable water treatment plants
MELAKA, Feb 14 — The Melaka government will be providing five Portable Water Treatment Plants (PWTPs) costing a total of RM2.2 million which will be placed in five locations in Zone 1 here that is facing water rationing. State Public Works, Transport and Basic Amenities Committee chairman Datuk...
What Farmers Are Reading This Week, February 7-14
This week, multiple companies released new information on equipment. Along with the equipment updates, the USDA released a new report, crop insurance received a cut, and hemp stayed in the news. If you missed anything from last week, follow the Successful Farming staff’s work in last week's recap. Read more: What Farmers Are Reading This Week, January 31-February 6
Portfolio Protection: Time Will Come When Silver Shines Brighter
This precious metal has constantly lagged behind gold, but everybody knows perfectly well the time will come when silver shines brighter.An unexpectedly long bullish market should eventually end. Havi
The secret to finding the best ASX shares – breaking all the rules
Let's look at David Gardner’s six rule breaker traits and see how they apply to the best ASX growth shares like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL).
Zero-water garden created in Sharjah to show how desert plants can thrive in cities
Cooking Sections and AKT II have created an experimental landscape in Sharjah to show how desert plants can survive in cities without being watered.
Railways modifies capex spending model, enhances focus on critical projects
The national transporter has decided to disburse budgetary grants in full to projects nearing completion and will partially fund those in the initial stages
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Saturday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:47 a.m. EST on Saturday, with a marginally favorable weather forecast.
Tanzania borrows Sh147bn to construction a 550km SGR
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – The government of Tanzania has received a Sh147 billion loan from Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania to fund the construction of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
A growing presence on the farm: Robots
The robot, named TerraSentia, resembled a souped up version of a lawn mower, with all-terrain wheels and a high-resolution camera on each side.
Sun TV Q3 PBT drops by 8.12% at Rs 498.46 crore; revenue grows marginally
The subscription revenues for the quarter was up by 18 per cent to Rs 411.85 crore from Rs 349.60 crore for the corresponding quarter ended December 31, 2018
Tanzania borrows Sh147bn to construct 550km SGR line
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – The government of Tanzania has received a Sh147 billion loan from Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania to fund the construction of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
Reliance Retail fastest growing globally: Deloitte
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Retail has topped the list of ‘50 Fastest-growing retailers globally between FY2013-2018’ in the Deloitte’s Global Powers of Retailing 2020 index. The Indian retailer had r
Value addition is the way to go
James Otim, general manager Kweyo grower’s cooperatives society in Gulu district said farmers growing groundnuts should add value such as making peanut butter, oil...
2 top ASX dividend shares to buy and hold for the next decade
Here's why you can't go past these two top ASX dividend shares as long-term investments over the next decade.
Roku Beats The Street For Q4 Earnings, Makes Wild Prediction For Cord Cutting Movement
Roku has released its earnings report for the last quarter of 2019, and the company did very well exceeding its expectations.
Chartered Accountants Ireland excludes Willie McAteer
Willie McAteer has been excluded from Chartered Accountants Ireland after a disciplinary tribunal found he had brought discredit on himself and his profession.
Experienced interim moves to new challenged trust
A struggling hospital trust has appointed an experienced interim chief executive for the coming financial year.
Bitcoin ‘Lambo Line’ Indicator Suggests Bull Market Inbound
According to findings from ChartStar, the number of 'Lambo' mentions on Reddit turns out to be a very good indicator for predicting strong Bitcoin moves.
Is 5AMLD Causing Crypto Companies to Shut Down & Relocate?
The EU's 5th anti-money laundering directive has already caused some crypto firms to relocate or shut down. Is regulation really a good thing for crypto?
Valentine credit data crackdown delivers kiss of death for online fraud
User-initiated bans bite from today.
2nd regime helicopter downed in Syria's northwest
A second Bashar Assad regime helicopter was downed in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, local reports said Friday. According to footage circulated on...
ESG ETFs Help Investors Avoid Exposure To Some Headline Risks
ETFs that incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles provide investors with a diversified core portfolio position that is capable of avoiding some risk-off events due to the und
Investors Continue To Look Past The Coronavirus
Tokyo was a notable exception in the Asia Pacific region, as the other major equity markets, like in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Australia, advanced. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose fo
Focus on investment and job creation: Donald Trump's India plan revealed
Creating new jobs and boosting manufacturing is critical for Trump in his re-election bid later this year
Royal Bank of Scotland to be renamed after 293 years
The Government-controlled bank will become NatWest Group and agreed to a 5p-a-share special dividend after profits hit £4.2bn last year.
More risk capital and a strong corporate governance code, key to India's GDP growth: Uday Kotak
Indias aspirational growth of 6-7% depends on risk capital and strong corporate governance code, Kotak said.
EUR/GBP bounces off 2020 lows, around 0.8320
The sterling is correcting lower following the moderate pick-up on Thursday and is helping EUR/GBP to bounce off recent yearly lows in the sub0.8300 r
Tobacco farmers worry over proposed hike in National Calamity Contingent Duty
‘Move will pave the way for smuggling of illegal cigarettes into the country’
E Tū: NZ First Photographs Deeply Worrying
Reports that coalition member New Zealand First took photographs of Stuff journalist Matt Shand and RNZ journalist Guyon Espiner meeting former New Zealand First president Lester Gray in Tauranga are deeply worrying.
German economy flatlines as eurozone growth hits seven-year low
Germany's economy is stagnating as a slowdown in spending and exports wiped out growth in the fourth quarter of 2019 with GDP unchanged.
Dividend Growth Or Higher Yields, You Choose
If you're blinded by a high yield, FRT may not be for you. FRT offers a strong balance sheet, consistent dividend growth, and great management.REG trades a lower multiple of FFO than investors would e
AGI and AMA to partner GITFIC
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Motorists to pay more for petrol, diesel as import bill rises
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14- Motorists will from mid-night pay more for super petrol after the energy watchdog hiked the price of the commodity by Sh2.67 to Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
6 Tax Deductions You Can Claim Without Itemizing
You don't need to itemize to reap these lucrative tax breaks.
Day Trading Guide for February 14, 2020
Given below are supports and resistances for Nifty 50 futures and seven key stocks that can help in your intra-day trading:₹1241 • HDFC BankS1S2R1R2COMMENT1227121312551270Fresh short positions can be
ISE 2020: all the news and highlights
We're on the ground at ISE 2020 in Amsterdam to bring you all the news and pictures from the world's biggest pro AV show
7 Stock Market Sweethearts You'll Want to Call Your Own
It's easy to adore these great businesses.
3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Dollar General, IPG Photonics, and American Eagle
In this market, winners have run and losers have stayed stuck. These big stock charts focus on three names in between.
Study examines benefits and barriers of Prescription Drug Lists for asthma medications
A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute examines the benefits and barriers of Prescription Drug List coverage for preventive asthma medications.
Retirement Advisor: Paying For Your Parents' Retirement (Podcast)
A new survey by AgeUp finds that people don’t know much about their parents’ finances and are worried they may have to kick in their own funds to sustain them.The MassMutual unit is offering deferred
Warren Buffett loses $1 billion in 2 days after Kraft Heinz disappoints again
Warren Buffett took a $1 billion loss as Kraft Heinz stock plunged 11% in two days. Berkshire Hathaway's 27% stake in the food giant shrank in v...
Expert: Millions spent on importing vaccine, when they can be made in country
KUALA LUMPUR: It is time Malaysia invests in the medical biology sector, and research and development in health science.
Rental price indexes: January 2020
The rental price indexes measure the changes in prices that households pay for housing rentals.
Investors welcome Poland's decision to freeze last coal-fueled plant project
WARSAW (Reuters) - Shares in Polish state-run utilities Energa and Enea gained on Friday after they froze financing of their joint project to build 1 a GW coal-fueled power unit, citing difficulties raising funds due to environmental concerns.
GRAINS-U.S. soybeans stay firm as market awaits return of Chinese buying
* Soybeans set for second weekly gain in a row* Market expects Chinese demand as trade deal takes effect* Wheat, corn also steady as virus concerns abate (Updates with European trading, changes)By Gus Trompiz and Naveen ThukralPARIS/SINGAPORE, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures edged higher on Friday to stay on course for a second week of gains on expectations that China will step up purchases of U.S. crop.Corn and wheat also ticked up but were heading for a weekly fall as large global supplies offset support from steady export demand.
Rio Tinto and STAS to commercialise aluminium filtration technology
Rio Tinto has signed an agreement with Canadian firm STAS to commercialise an advanced compact filtration (ACF) technology for aluminium cast houses.
Here's Why Everyone Should Be Rooting for Shopify
Shareholder or not, a new e-commerce movement is great for small businesses around the globe.
Positive Earnings Look as If They’re Already Priced in to Teva Stock
Teva stock rose 9% after a positive earnings report. But after $3 billion in cost-cutting, investors may be looking for additional revenue.
5 Ways to Prepare for a Recession
We don't know when the next downturn will hit, but we do know when to prepare for it.
Four data center spending trends you need to know
Data center spending is likely to be feast or famine as enterprises pull back and hyperscale cloud providers build out infrastructure only to hit pause and digest.
Develop software technology to boost agribusiness under PfJ/PERD
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Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot is surprisingly good at pulling a rickshaw
The host says he originally wanted to ride the robodog.
Ringgit ends higher versus US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, tracking the performance of regional peers amid concerns on the Covid-19 outbreak. At 6pm, the ringgit was quoted at 4.1360/1400 versus the greenback from 4.1390/1420 yesterday. FXTM market analyst Han Tan...
Government willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth, says FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the finance ministry will provide details of the scheme soon
Oil pollution found in River Venta
The State Environmental Service (VDD) Liepāja Regional Environmental Administration inspectors once again discovered petroleum products in the River Venta in Kuldīga, according to the VDD on February 12.
Huge potential for US-India ties in energy sector, ready to meet demand: US
Larry Kudlow, economic advisor to Trump, said that talks are going on between India and the US on a trade deal that could be inked during the visit of the president
[PHOTOS] A Condominium Project In Taman Desa Has Partially Collapsed
The 'Protect Taman Desa Coalition' has been protesting the project since 2017.
Expensive components drive PS5 production costs to $450 per unit
Retail price of Xbox Series X will be deciding factor in PlayStation 5 price tag
Romanian economy slows down to 4.1 percent in 2019
The Romanian economy slowed down to 4.1 percent last year, after 4.4 percent in 2018 and 7.1 percent in 2017, show flash estimates released by...
Lime Asset deliberately deceived investors in awareness of losses: FSS
South Korean fund operator Lime Asset Management and its seller Shinhan Investment deliberately duped investors by concealing their losses and continuing the sale of the related products, the watchdog Financial Supervisory Service said Friday. Based on an intermediary inspection and accounting audit, the FSS estimated that two of the disputed parent funds may suffer losses of up to 730 billion won ($617.5 million). ...
Rising garlic price cannot be blamed on coronavirus: Business watchdog
As some suggest the coronavirus outbreak may be behind the sharp rise in garlic prices, the competition watchdog is not having any of it, blaming importers instead.
Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘Man charged with operating $300M money-laundering Bitcoin ‘mixer’’
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German economy stagnates in sign of Europe's difficulties
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell, official figures showed Friday.The flat reading underlines the challenge facing the broader eurozone economy as it struggles against headwinds from the U.S-China trade dispute and Britain's departure from the European Union.Both the German and eurozone figures were the weakest since 2013, when the region was suffering from a debt crisis that nearly spelled the end of the euro currency.Germany's state statistics agency said Friday there was zero growth in the fourth quarter and a mediocre 0.6% increase for the whole year.
Range Resources: Leverage Risk Climbs Sharply
The credit line may not be available when the company most needs it.Cash flow in the third quarter dropped nearly 50% from the previous year.Fourth-quarter cash flow should continue the pattern of pro
Top headlines: SC shocker for telcos, wholesale inflation rises, and more
From SC's rejection of telcos' plea for new schedule for AGR payments to wholesale inflation rises to 3.1% in January, here are the day's top headlines
Construction Activity Can Signal When Credit Booms Go Wrong
The risk of a bad boom- where a rapid credit growth episode is followed by a financial crisis or subpar economic growth -increases when there is also a boom in house prices.We find that signals from c
Gold prices climb Rs 75 to Rs 41,481 per 10 grams, silver gains Rs 147
"Spot gold of 24 karat in Delhi was trading up by Rs 75 with rupee depreciation," HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel said.
2020 - A Close Look At What To Expect
As Q4-2019 earnings continue to push the US stock market higher, what should traders expect going forward in 2020?There are a number of things that could potentially disrupt foreign market expectation
Apple Stock is a Tasty Breakout Candidate
Apple stock is itching to join the Nasdaq in overbought territory. Here's how to play the looming breakout with AAPL options.
JLL Reports Record Fourth-Quarter And Full-Year 2019 Results
NEW ZEALAND, 14 February 2020 – Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE: JLL) has reported outstanding operating performance for the fourth quarter and full year of 2019.
This Bitcoin Metric Is Over 100% Higher in 2 Months, and It’s Critical for Bulls
Over the past 60 days, Bitcoin has found itself rocketing higher, rallying from a low of $6,400 to a local top of $10,500 in the span of two months.
Obtaining PAN card will be made simpler, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman made the comments during an interactive session titled 'Budget and Beyond' with professionals from asset management, wealth advisory, tax consultancy and other related industries at NITI Aayog
Replace your entire wage with dividends from ASX shares
You can replace your entire wage with dividends from ASX shares.
Sexism claims rock giant farm exporter
A former board member has accused the chairman of Australia's biggest wheat exporter of making sexist remarks during an industry event in Melbourne.
Xi’s Pick to Save China From Virus Is Loyalist Who Lured Tesla
Barely a month ago, then-Shanghai Mayor Ying Yong was sharing a stage with Elon Musk to celebrate the release of Tesla Inc.’s China-built Model 3 sedans -- the sort of glitzy honor that comes with leading the financial hub of the world’s second-largest economy.
Brexit Takes a Chunk Out of Cisco’s Earnings, as Headwinds Blow
Cisco earnings fell flat this week, with the networking specialist posting a 6% drop in orders. The decline in Europe was blamed squarely on Brexit.
When The Facts Change
The coronavirus is a human tragedy, but the markets remain sanguine.A slowing of global growth is already factored into market expectations.Further central bank easing is expected to calm any market f
Over 15 tonnes of used cooking oil dispatched from Madurai to Telangana for bio-fuel production
The oil was collected from 222 shops in the city that used more than 40 litres of oil a day
Govt willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth: FM Sitharaman
The country's GDP growth is estimated to slow to an 11-year low of 5 per cent in the current financial year
Friday’s small-cap stocks to watch
Our roundup of Canadian small-caps of between $100-million and $2.5-billion in market capitalization making news and on the move today
Govt Hikes Fuel,Adjusts Electricity Prices
The government followed up their January increase on electricity prices by adjusting February prices by...
Netherlands: GDP grew 0.4% in all quarters of 2019 – ABN Amro
Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in the fourth quarter in the same numbers as did in the previous quarters of 2019. Senior economist at ABN Amro
Elk rescued from haystack
The B.C. Conservations Officer Service had an unusual rescue in northern B.C. this week.
Volume of construction works, up almost 28 pct, in 2019
The volume of construction works increased last year by 27.6 pct as compared to 2018, as gross series, according to data released by the...
How to save money on car insurance—10 ways
Lowering your auto insurance bill doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice coverage or customer service.
Axfood And ICA 2019 Reports - Dividend Increases
In this article, we'll review both Axfood and ICA-gruppen FY19 results. Both companies increased their dividends for the year, albeit only in the 3-4% range.Both companies provided excellent FY19 perf
Bill.com: Material Deceleration On The Horizon
Bill.com reported its fiscal Q2 2020 results last week, beating top line estimates and reporting 50% year-over-year revenue growth.Despite an incredible report, revenue growth rates are expected to sl
This is how long it will take for the wind industry to add energy to the grid
SAWEA has asked for clarity on the planned sequence, to ensure that momentum is not lost.
WHSmith moves Daily Telegraph from ‘news’ to ‘magazine’ section of stores
Move by UK retailer comes as publisher grapples with decline in sales
Egypt Discusses Reinforcing Cooperation with Aramco
Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla has discussed with Fahad al-Ammari, General Manager of Area Projects-Upstream Project Management Saudi Aramco, and his accompanying delegation reinforcing bilateral cooperation on imp
Dwolla co-founder Milne to step away from CEO role
Dwolla co-founder Ben Milne is quitting as CEO as the company embarks on a new "go to market" strategy.
Lough Talt boil water notice still in place
IRISH Water has issued a reminder to customers supplied by the Lough Talt public water supply that the scheme remains on a boil water notice.
It’s Time To Kiss Oil Goodbye And Start A Healthier Relationship With Electric Transport
Valentine’s Day: it’s time to kiss oil goodbye and start a healthier relationship with electric transport, Mercury says.
Forget saving money! I’d invest using these 3 Warren Buffett tips
I think adopting a value investing strategy such as that used by Warren Buffett could be a better idea than having cash savings.
German Economy Slumps, Exports Fall, Underlines Eurozone Woes
Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe´s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell.
Analysts Admit Bitcoin Could See Larger Price Pullback After 3% Drop
Over the past 60 days, since bottoming at $6,400 in the middle of December, Bitcoin has been on a near-relentless surge higher.
Hungary: No room to counter a deep downturn – ABN Amro
Anke Martens, a senior analyst at ABN Amro, reviews the current situation of the Hungarian economy, expecting a slowdown. EUR/HUF is trading at 335.02
Singapore woos world’s biggest money managers with new law
The law, known as the Variable Capital Companies Act, makes it easier for overseas and domestic entities to register funds in Singapore if they have a locally based fund manager.
Eurozone Prelim GDP arrives at 0.1% QoQ in Q4 vs. 0.1% expected
After Germany flirted with a recession in the final quarter of 2019, the Eurozone economy steadied in the fourth quarter, the latest figures released
IHS Markit Teams to Use Credit Benchmark’s Credit Analytics Tools for its Securities Financing Platform
IHS Markit has confirmed that it has teamed up with Credit Benchmark in order to use the company’s credit risk analytics tools for its securities financing so
USD/JPY remains within a consolidative theme – UOB
FX Strategists at UOB Group expect USD/JPY to stay side-lined for the time being. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “We highlighted yesterday ‘USD could ease f
Suspended NMC Health vice chair resigns amid legal review
NMC Health announced today that vice chair Khalifa Butti Omeir Bin Yousef has resigned with immediate effect amid a legal review.
Mark Zuckerberg 'accepts' Facebook may have to pay more tax in Europe
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says he recognises that tech giants may to have pay more tax in Europe in future and understands the "frustration".
Premarket: European shares scale record even as coronavirus shows no signs of peaking
Hopes of government stimulus support shares globally
ETF Deathwatch For January 2020
The ETF Deathwatch list decreased in size in January. Ten exchange-traded products were added to the list, and 23 funds were removed.The funds added in January were a mix of actively managed, internat
Saudi Arabia, UAE Among Top 10 Logistics Markets
Arabian Gulf countries have had a high ranking in the 2020 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, with UAE and Saudi Arabia among the top 10 logistics markets. In the GCC, the UAE ranked third, Saudi Arabia sixth, Oman 14th, Bahrain 15th, and Kuwa
Newcastle Disease: ‘No non-veg week’ called in Andhra Pradesh's Tanuku to keep infection at bay
The deaths of thousands of chicken in the twin Godavari districts following an outbreak of the Very Virulent Newcastle Disease (VVND) are causing panic among poultry-farm owners and the general public alike.
NZD/USD extends sideways grind below 0.6450 ahead of US retail sales data
After rising toward the 0.6500 handle on the back of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's hawkish policy outlook on Wednesday, the NZD/USD pair lost its
Ringgit lower against US dollar in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar in early trade today on weak buying interest due to weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter 2019 gross domestic product (GDP) results.
Xi's pick to save China from virus is loyalist who lured Tesla
Barely a month ago, then-Shanghai Mayor Ying Yong was sharing a stage with Elon Musk to celebrate the release of Tesla Inc.’s China-built Model 3 sedans -- the sort of glitzy honor that comes with leading the financial hub of the world’s second-largest economy.
"No Rollbacks": BitMEX Says After 62% XRP Flash Crash
XRP saw a "flash crash" on the BitMex exchange, with the asset's price plunging by 50% in a few minutes' time.
Africa’s cloud appetite a boost for its ICT sector
Africa Data Centres CEO Stephane Duproz lauds the influx of global cloud providers on the continent, noting this will benefit the ICT sector.
China’s startups on the ropes after virus freezes funding
A backlash against Chinas tech champions in 2019 had begun damping a decade or more of go-go optimism and investment that fueled one of the fastest and largest creations of wealth the world has seen.
Pipeline protests expected today, governments to meet with First Nations
Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.
Treasury Market Flashes New Warning As Real Yields Go Negative
Real yields for key maturities in inflation-indexed government bonds (TIPS) have slipped into negative terrain lately.It comes as no surprise to learn that the 10-year TIPS rate is plumbing depths bel
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Scope for a drop to 117.00
The bearish note around EUR/JPY remains unchanged for the time being, encouraging the cross to breach the key support at 119.00 the figure. While belo
Forever 21's $81 Million USD Bankruptcy Deal Gets Preliminary Court Approval
“Clearly, this is the only bid, and the alternative is liquidation, which is certainly not in anyone’s interest.”
Beware oil execs in environmentalists’ clothing – BP could derail real change
If the company wants us to believe it can be part of the solution, it needs to stop drilling, says campaigner Alice Bell
RBS to rebrand as Natwest as bank posts £4.2bn profit under new boss Alison Rose
Royal Bank of Scotland reported profit of £4.2bn for 2019 today, beating predictions as new boss Alison Rose outlined a rebrand of the bank as Natwest.
Mark Carney sees silver lining in Brexit hit to economy
Mark Carney has said there may be a silver lining to Brexit and welcomes the Prime Minister's plans to address weak productivity.
US Dollar Index Price Analysis: Correction lower could test the mid-98.00s
DXY is shedding some ground after reaching fresh yearly peaks in the proximity of 99.20 earlier on Friday. The current overbought levels in the dollar
Friday’s Insider Report: Chairman invests $1.2-million in this stock yielding nearly 5%
A look at recent notable transactions
Opinion: How Justin Trudeau can turn a lose-lose Teck decision into a delicate victory
By approving the Teck Frontier oil sands mine under the greenhouse-gas vows that Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has laid out, Mr. Trudeau can use the free market to wiggle his way out from between a rock and a hard place
AUD/USD pares early gains, turns flat above 0.67 as focus shifts to US data
The AUD/USD pair closed the first three days of the week in the positive territory but turned south on Thursday amid resurfacing worries over the coro
Top Analyst Confirms $100,000 Bitcoin Price Target For End of 2021
A prominent analyst hailing from institutional markets in Europe recently threw his weight behind a prediction that Bitcoin will trade at least as high as $100,000 by the end of 2021
AGR dues: DoT withdraws order seeking no coercive action against telcos
The department's move came after the Supreme Court directed the managing directors and directors of telcos and other firms to explain why contempt action be not taken against them
LIST: Traffic schemes for Alabang, Balintawak starting February 14
The traffic adjustments will give way to construction works for the Skyway extension and Skyway Stage 3 projects
Google might finally pay news outlets for their content
Google is supposedly considering paying news outlets for quality journalism.
No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.
‘System by default’ – how to make a good idea a reality
Implementing the new ‘system by default’ approach to running and organising the NHS must be delivered through incremental change that identifies what is needed and what will work, not through central diktat. Writes Nick Ville.
Uttar Pradesh: Journalists To Be Issued Fresh Identity Passes After Intel Of Terror Attack On CM Yogi Adityanath
UP police have started issuing identity cards carrying photographs to journalists who cover the CMs programmes
Ramaphosa speaks openly about South Africa’s limited energy supply
While delivering the 2020 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke openly about South Africa’s limited energy supply.
NZ First photographs deeply worrying - E tu
The journalists union, E tū is seeking an assurance from New Zealand First on behalf of its journalist members, that it is not involved in tracking journalists as they go about their work.
Cost of upgrading three fire stations balloons to £20million
There are "unforeseen costs" which were not anticipated at the early stages
Letters to the editor: Feb. 14: ‘Maybe Jody Wilson-Raybould could have intervened.’ Readers wonder what’s next as pipeline protests continue, plus other letters to the editor
In today’s letters to the editor: China and the coronavirus; the Coastal GasLink pipeline; Eastern energy; Western energy; to Christie
FIRS boss, Nami discloses why FIRS failed to meet revenue target under Fowler
The reasons why the FIRS failed to attain its tax revenue projections under former Executive Chairman, Babatunde Fowler, has been disclosed.
After US President Trump, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella To Visit India On 24 February To Attend Company Event
Nadella is expected to attend a company event on 24 and 25 February.
Aviation finance sector looking vulnerable
High aircraft values and low lease-rate factors which do not reflect the commercial and operating risks facing airlines leave the aviation finance industry in a vulnerable state in 2020, says Scope Ratings. Scope expects little change to lease-rate factors in the first half of the year. The slowdown in the global economy will rub off on the aviation industry. More airline defaults and further consolidation are likely in 2020, though stability in oil prices will help the industry keep costs under
USD/CHF retakes 0.9800 mark, 1-1/2 month tops
The USD/CHF pair climbed to 1-1/2 month tops during the early European session on Friday and was now seen extending the momentum further beyond the 0.
IEA sees first drop in global oil demand
Global oil demand will drop this quarter for the first time in more than a decade as the coronavirus batters China's economy, the International Energy Agency said. The new estimates show that oil markets face a significant surplus despite the latest production cuts by OPEC and its partners. Crude already sank to a one-year low below $50 a barrel last week, and the impact of the epidemic will be felt throughout the year, the agency said. "Demand has been hit hard by the novel coronavirus and the widespread shutdown of China's economy," the Paris-based IEA said. "The crisis is ongoing and at this stage it is hard to be precise about the impact.
Ramaphosa sees renewables as answer to Eskom’s woes
The president indicates that renewable energy can be the answer to the country’s energy supply needs.
German Economy Grows at Weakest Pace Since Crisis as Coronavirus Hit Looms
Pound Sterling (GBP) Live: Outlook Forecasts and Latest News presented in rolling live format
EUR/CHF: SNB does not find love in prices – Rabobank
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has the mandate to maintain CPI inflation near 2% on a yearly basis but is currently running at just 0.2%. CHF’s strengt
City road closure permits holding up rail work | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The award of what is expected to be the largest public works contract in city history has been delayed in part because the city rail authority hasn’t been able to obtain city permits for work along the rail line, according to a consultant that is overseeing the rail project for the federal government.
Rupee slips 2 paise to 71.33 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee had settled at 71.31 against the US dollar on Thursday.
New GST filing format, e-invoicing to help in reporting for taxes: GSTN CEO
There is a need for standard to ensure complete interoperability, he said
Digital Turbine Is Likely To Catch A Second Wind
After a strong rally, consolidation set in, and the shares fell back to where they were in the summer of last year.However, we think the elements are in place for the company to recharge growth, drive
Hana Financial signs W77b deal to acquire The-K Non-Life
Hana Financial Group said Friday it had inked a sales and purchase agreement with the Korea Teachers’ Credit Union to buy a 70 percent stake in The-K Non-Life Insurance for 77 billion won ($65.1 million). This is the first acquisition deal for Korea’s third-largest banking group since the takeover of Korea Exchange Bank in 2013. The-K Non-Life will become the 14th affiliate and second insurer arm t...
CannTrust names new CEO
CannTrust Holdings Inc. says it has appointed its chief financial officer, Greg Guyatt, to be its CEO as the company works to come back from the fallout of its operation of unlicensed grow rooms.
Traders suspend imports from China
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traders who import most of their goods from China say they have been unable to send money for goods or fly to China as most factories supplying them are closed due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. This will likely have an impact on the prices of most of the …
USD/CNH: Side-line trade expected to persist – UOB
There is still scope for USD/CNH to extend the current consolidation in the next weeks, according to FX Strategists at UOB Group. Key Quotes 24-hour v
SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft nears last parachute tests before astronaut launch debut
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft is likely just a few weeks away from its last few parachute drop tests, the successful completion of which should give NASA all the technical data it needs to okay its astronaut launch debut. After facing several major failures during intentionally challenging drop tests both last year and the year before, […]
Mobile BNZ Brings Banking And Low Interest Loans To Northland
BNZ Chief Customer Officer, Paul Carter, says, “Mobile BNZ ensures our customers in Northland will have the opportunity to have a quality face-to-face conversation with one of our people.
Flywire Buys Simplee to Tap into Healthcare Payments, Raises $120M
Flywire announced on Thursday its acquisition of Simplee, a healthcare technology platform, aiming to enter the medical payments arena.
Food delivery company MatHem raises €47.5 million to continue expanding across Sweden
Swedish online grocer MatHem has raised 500 million SEK, or €47.5 million, to develop a new environmentally certified warehouse in Larsboda and to continue expanding its retail delivery business. The company delivers groceries and small household items and, after ten years in business, has served over half of Swedish households. MatHem’s investors span several sectors. […]
It’s Time to Plug into PLUG Stock
Another deal and a technical big deal on the price chart puts PLUG stock into buying position for continued momentum.
Wall Street opens slightly higher following mixed US data
Wall Street's main indexes started the day slightly higher on Friday as investors assess the latest batch up of macroeconomic data releases from the U
US: Unconvinced retail sales data
The United States has just released retail sales data and the numbers were slightly higher but failed to convince the market, Joseph Trevisani from FX
Tesla prices its second offering of stock at US$767 apiece
Tesla priced its second offering of stock at US$767 apiece Friday.
Teranga secures approvals to acquire stake in Massawa Gold Project
Teranga has secured approvals to proceed to conclude the previously announced acquisition of a 90% stake in the Massawa Gold Project in Senegal, Africa.
Chemical process breaks down lignin and turns birch wood into usable chemical products
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Belgium has developed a chemical process that breaks down lignin and turns birch wood into usable chemical products. In their paper published ...
Indian Court Stays National Competition Regulator’s Investigation Against E-Commerce Giant Amazon
New Delhi (Sputnik): US E-Commerce major Amazon engaged in deep discounting during the festive season in India. India’s domestic traders are up in arms, alleging that discounting by online retailers is distorting the market
Belarus Threatens To Tap Oil From Russian Pipeline
President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has said Belarus would start taking oil from a transit pipeline if Russia does not supply its neighbor with the required volumes of crude, the state news agency BelTA reports.
CBN condemns receiving foreign currency in transfers
CBN has lamented the rate at which international money transfers are done in foreign currencies by Nigerians, saying it is detrimental to naira.
Mountain crash pilot hails Saudi rescue teams for saving his life
TOKYO: The University of Tokyo and Misk Initiatives Centre on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to set up the Mohammed bin Salman Center for Future Science and Technology. It will support innovation in scientific research and technological development between the Kingdom and Japan in fields such as big data, cybersecurity, renewable energy, energy efficiency,
RPower net profit declines 57 pc to Rs 49 crore in Dec quarter
Reliance Power (RPower) on Friday said its consolidated net profit has dipped over 57 per cent to Rs 49.39 crore in the December 2019 quarter, mainly due to lower income. The company's consolidated net profit had stood at Rs 116.44 crore in the
Glenmark Pharma Q3 consolidated net profit rises 64% to Rs 190.83 crore
Consolidated revenue of the company stood at Rs 2,735.56 crore for the quarter under consideration as against Rs 2,555.04 crore for the corresponding period a year ago.
An apple a day too much to pay?
A surge in fruit and vegetable prices has driven the largest monthly rise in food costs in nearly three years. Official numbers showed prices rising 2.1 percent in January on the month before. Stats NZ said much higher costs for strawberries and apples and a range of meat and grocery items were the main drivers. It said that reflected the usual pattern of prices rising after the Christmas holidays. Food costs for the year ended January rose 3.5 percent on the year before, the biggest annual rise in eight years.
5 bad money habits to give up sooner rather than later
We're not talking about pinching pennies — we're talking about bad money habits that are holding you back from building wealth.
Trader: Ethereum Can Hit $440 But Indicator Warns Altcoin ‘Overbought’
“Serious resistance” should trigger above $400 as General Strength Indicator suggests Ether is at its most overbought since May 2019.
The false promise of “renewable natural gas”
It’s no substitute for shifting to clean electricity.
ONGC net profit falls 50% to ₹4,152 crore in Q3
ONGC has reported a ₹4,151.63 crore standalone net profit for the third quarter of financial year 2019-2020. This is 49.75 per cent lower than the ₹8,262.7 crore profit reported in the comparable quar
UPDATED: Forget Fashion Brands For a Moment, Politicians Are Paying to Enlist Influencers
Michael Bloomberg's campaign is looking beyond traditional television ads and social media posts in order to promote his play for President: it is investing in influencer marketing. According to reports from the Daily Beast and other news outlets, the New York-based Democratic candidate’s name is ti
Kraft Heinz’s Junk Downgrade Rekindles Bond Market Jitters
Kraft Heinz Co., the iconic food giant created in a merger five years ago, was downgraded to junk by two credit raters, raising fresh worries among investors that a slowing economy could threaten the broader corporate bond market.
USD/JPY drops below 109.80 after uninspiring US data
The USD/JPY pair lost nearly 15 pips with the initial reaction to Retail Sales and Industrial Production data from the US and touched a session low of
Collect on Rite Aid’s Short-Term Bullishness
My regular readers know I never want to buck the tape, or go against the action in the market, which is why I am recommending a bullish call option on Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD).
Trump wants $1.5 bn over 10 years to revive US uranium production
US uranium production has plummeted 96 per cent in the last five years, the US Energy Information Administration reported Thursday
I-T Dept notifies forms for companies to avail lower corporate taxes
CBDT has notified Forms 10-IC and 10-ID for existing companies that want to avail lower I-T rate and new manufacturing firms, respectively
Tesla raises $2 billion in secondary stock offering priced at $767 a share — 5% below where it's trading now
Tesla will sell 2.65 million shares of common stock for a price tag of $US767 a share, the company announced Friday. That’s a 4.6% discount on Thursday’s closing price.
The Two-Step Path To Financial Independence
If you’re interested in financial independence, whether you want to see if you can accumulate enough capital to retire early or just want the kind of financial stability that lets you live your life as you choose, there’s a two-step path to getting there....
Cocoa traders expect adverse weather, hoarding to hit Ivorian sales
ABIDJAN/LONDON (Reuters) - Adverse weather and hoarding in Ivory Coast could see sales of the top cocoa producer’s largest export fall some way short of consensus, which could push global prices higher, traders said.
India's curbs on Malaysian palm imports stir up edible oil trade
"A rebalancing is happening in the palm oil market," says a Mumbai-based dealer with a global trading firm.
Anglo takeover becomes Sirius' last hope as alternative falls through
Embattled UK miner Sirius Minerals said today that it had dropped an alternative funding scheme to its takeover by Anglo American as it was unviable.
Hedera Hashgraph Slumps 20% After Meteoric Rally
Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) lost over 20% of its valuation just hours after performing one of the most spectacular rallies in recent crypto history. HBAR
CannTrust names new CEO as it works to restore licences lost from non-compliance
VAUGHAN, Ont. — CannTrust Holdings Inc. says it has appointed its chief financial officer, Greg Guyatt, to be its CEO as the company works to come back from the fallout of its operation of unlicensed grow rooms. The Vaughan, Ont.
47% of Near-Retirees Don't Know How to Answer This Important Question
Hint: It involves your Social Security benefits.
ConCourt orders CPS to pay back R318m to Sassa
'We call on the Hawks to re-open an investigation into the past relationship between CPS, the ministry and Sassa,' Corruption Watch said.
NZX profit reflects growth in capital markets
The NZX says its full year result reflects the stellar performance of the capital markets over the past year, with momentum expected to drive growth in the coming year. The capital market operator's net profit rose 25.7 percent to $14.6 million in the year to December, and rose 7.1 percent on continuing operations. The market operator said it spent most of its capital investment to upgrade the NZX trading system and NZX Wealth Technologies over the past year. NZX chair James Miller said the 2019 results showed encouraging earnings growth, assisted by strong growth in the local market, which rose more than 30 percent over the year. "This extends the excellent run of New Zealand's sharemarket over the past decade," Miller said, noting the NZX's share price had increased 42 percent over that period.
US: Industrial Production declined 0.3% in January vs. -0.2% expected
Industrial Production in the US declined 0.3% in January, the data published by the Federal Reserve showed on Friday. This reading came in slightly wo
Amazon Stock Is a Buy if Not for the Coronavirus
But it’s the coronavirus, not the tremendous spike in market value, that investors should be worried about in the nearer term.
Future Industry Consolidation Could Be Good News For Macerich
On February 10, the shopping center REIT giant Simon Property Group announced it was acquiring a majority equity stake in Taubman Centers, Inc.Future consolidation in the industry could be good news f
Retirement hack: cheap dividend stocks could make you a million
Buying undervalued income shares could boost your chances of generating a seven-figure portfolio.
Market movers: Stocks seeing action on Friday - and why
A roundup of some of the North American equities making moves in both directions today
2 Well-Covered 8% Yields Below Call Value: DCP Midstream LP
DCP has two preferred issues with 12.92X distribution coverage in 2019.Both are below their $25 call value.DCP's 15%-plus common unit yield's coverage also is detailed.Earnings, growth projects, analy
Jet buyers back Boeing-Embraer deal as Airbus expands reach
SINGAPORE — Some of the world’s biggest aircraft buyers are urging the European Union to clear Boeing’s tie-up with Embraer, fearing Embraer’s commercial aviation business would struggle on its own now Airbus has swallowed its main competitor in regional jets.
Huawei checks its supply chain for "CIA-controlled" companies -
Huawei checks its supply chain for "CIA-controlled" companies. The Chinese manufacturer found that none of these companies are in its supply chain
Illegal miners face 2-year imprisonment - FG - The Nation Newspaper
Anyone who engages in illegal mining will face two-year jail term without an option of fine, the federal government has declared...
Asian plane makers struggle to take off in crowded market
Asian plane makers have thrown huge sums at building jets but flagship projects have suffered repeated setbacks, and they face a tough time breaking into a market dominated by established players.
Budget: farmers disappointed
Farmers’ organisations are disappointed with the State budget in view of lack of an announcement on crop loan waiver and increase in paddy procurement price. They have expressed concern over the gover
Base metals still have demand – TDS
Analysts at TD Securities have confidence in the base metals and expect prices for copper, aluminum and lead heading north. Key quotes “There's still
FG transfers oil assets, OML 98, from PanOcean to NPDC
The Federal Government, yesterday, transferred ownership of Oil Mining Lease, OML, 98 to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC,
EUR/USD tests daily highs around 1.0850 post-US data
The shred currency has recovered the smile at the end of the week, with EUR/USD now navigating the upper end of the daily range around 1.0850. EUR/USD
Via trains at standstill as talks to end blockades get rolling
Anti-pipeline protests that have derailed vital freight movement in eastern Ontario and passenger rail travel across Canada are continuing Friday, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.
Digital Asset Exchange Liquid.com to Launch FF1 Token, a Cryptocurrency that Helps Create a Diversified and Risk-Managed Investment Portfolio
Liquid.com, a globally accessible digital asset exchange, confirmed on February 11, 2020, that Two Prime’s inaugural FF Token, the FF1, will be officially int
Stop work for now, Zuraida tells Taman Desa condo builder after slab falls
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — All construction work on The Address condominium in Taman Desa must stop with immediate effect, Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said tonight after a concrete slab from the building’s sixth floor collapsed earlier in the day. Two men were trapped...
'A smart move': Here's what 4 Wall Street analysts are saying about Tesla's $2 billion common stock offering
Tesla announced on Thursday plans to raise $US2 billion in funds through a common stock offering.
Software Maker Toast Raises Funds at $4.9 Billion Valuation
Toast Inc., which makes point-of-sale technology for restaurants, raised $400 million at a $4.9 billion valuation in a fundraising round led by investors including Bessemer Venture Partners and TPG.
ONGC Q3 net halves on fall in oil, gas prices, output
State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) on Friday reported halving of its December quarter net profit after it faced the double whammy of falling oil and gas prices and a drop in production. Standalone net profit in October-December at Rs 4,152
Breaking: Lagos closes 16 companies over N126.19m tax evasion
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service(LIRS) on Friday announced that it had closed 16 companies in the state over alleged failure to
Q&A: AI license plate recognition system for home security
New license plate recognition technology has been designed to provide homeowners with alerts when an unauthorized vehicle enters their property. Called Watchman, the technology integrates with smart home systems.
Income Tax Department busts ₹2000 crore black money racket in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Searches conducted by the department earlier this month covered more than 40 premises.Chandrababu Naidu’s associate was covered in the search operation
Exports decline 1.7% in January, trade deficit widens to $15 billion
During the first 10 months of the current fiscal, while exports contracted 1.9%, imports shrank 8.1%.Of the 30 major items in India’s export and import baskets, 21 export items and 17 imported goods fell
Brexit investments paying off for UK mining companies
UK mining sector earnings have increased by over £2bn since the UK voted to leave the EU in June 2016, according to analysis of the latest ONS figures.
RISE OF THE CIO: How the digital revolution is changing the role and making it a critical part of the C-suite
Business Insider explores the minds of top CIOs leading tech overhauls to see how they're dealing with the changing duties of the role.
Forever Nigeria 2020 kick-off success showcase
Forever Living Products Nigeria is 20 years, this year. A milestone that speaks of its acceptability, desirability, business viability
CannTrust names new CEO as it works to restore licences lost from non-compliance
CannTrust Holdings Inc. says it has appointed its chief financial officer, Greg Guyatt, to be its CEO as the company works to come back from the fallout of its operation of unlicensed grow rooms.
Goyal suggests ideas to stakeholders for promoting sale of tribal products
Citing an example, he said cricketer M S Dhoni can be a brand ambassador for a tribal product of Jharkhand
Thai villagers turn to court in protest over Mekong dam in Laos
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Villagers along the Mekong River have asked a court in Bangkok on Friday to slow down Thai purchases of electricity from a hydropower dam in Laos, which they say has harmed their livelihoods since it began operation last year.
US Dollar Index challenges daily lows near 99.00, U-Mich in sight
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the buck vs a bundle of its main competitors, remains on the defensive at the end of the week and is now flirt
Exxon Mobil: A Great American Company With A 5.66% Dividend Worth Investing In
Exxon Mobil has increased its dividend for 37 consecutive years and with yields closing in on 6% it is an income lover's dream.Exxon Mobil is positioning itself for the future as its recoverable resou
GBP/USD: Spending will not alleviate Brexit pressure – Rabobank
The cable gained some traction yesterday following the resignation of the Chancellor Sajid Javid, but analysts at Rabobank are still seeing hurdles in
Digix, Developer of First Asset-backed Digital Gold Token, Launches Revamped Marketplace and Website
Digix, the developer of the first asset-backed digital gold token, recently upgraded its online marketplace and website. The company’s new marketplace and dig
Online scam reveals a lack of controls
Experts say that the possible theft of $4.1 million in public funds shows problems in public administration systems and that cybercrime continues to accelerate
Demand for "Organic" Products is Growing, But Consumers Do Not Necessarily Understand What the Term Entails
Product labels offer valuable information, particularly as consumers become increasingly concerned about what is contained in the products they buy. With growing demand for clean, green, and eco-friendly products, many manufacturers have placed increased emphasis on how they market their products, b
Hong Kong stocks end week higher as virus deaths fall
Hong Kong stocks edged up on Friday, as the daily death and infection tolls in the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak returned to lower levels, following a dramatic spike the previous day. At the
Puerto Rico loses millions in email phishing scam
Authorities have frozen $2.9 million but haven't revealed how much money was stolen.
Flight Centre lifts stop-sell on SAA tickets
Its preferred travel insurance provider has reinstated cover to SAA, effective immediately.
No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.
#SONA2020: Renewable energy sector celebrates pledge to bid window 5
The South African Wind Energy Association, along with the broader renewable energy sector have welcomed the announcement that bid window 5 will open soon.
Kevin Carmichael: Bombardier may have failed, but at least it tried to win
Kevin Carmichael: A humbling time for one of Canada’s great enterprises
United Bancorporation Of Alabama: Annual Update On Alabama's Southern Banking Belle
United Bancorporation of Alabama has exceeded most of our expectations over the last two years. The company's operating performance has benefited from some nonrecurring items, especially awards relate
Goods exports dip 1.6% to $25.97 b in Jan; trade deficit at $15.17 billion
Coronavirus outbreak, persisting protectionism add to exporters’ woes
Using big data to combat catastrophes
In March 1989, a tripped circuit in the Hydro-Québec power grid left 6 million people without electricity. A week earlier, an unusually harsh snowstorm had strained the region; the day before, a solar ...
GSA and NIC hold sensitisation forum on Cargo Insurance Draft Protocol
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CPP Investment Board posts 3.6 per cent rate of return for its third quarter
TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a return of 3.6 per cent during its most recent quarter, after expenses. Net assets for the Toronto-based fund manager grew to $420.4 billion as of Dec. 31, up from $409.
Council says vehicle ban a success despite business complaints
Central Dunedin businesses are up in arms about cars and buses being banned in the Octagon. The Dunedin City Council is hailing the trial closure of the landmark as a success but retailers say it has left them out of pocket and unsure of their future if any ban becomes permanent. The council is holding a series of pedestrian-only trials in the Octagon from January to late March, at the cost of $150,000. The plan is being marketed as the Octagon Experience. The current trial, which began on 27 January and finishes on Sunday, is the most widespread.
AGR dues: Bharti Group to deposit ₹10,000 crore with DoT by February 20
Will pay balance dues by next date of hearing, says telecom major
3 Defense Stocks for Geopolitical Turmoil
International conflict can bring investing opportunities. Here are three defense stocks to consider in these uncertain times.
RBS profit surges, as bank's new CEO sets climate goal
Looking to the future, Rose said "climate, and the role we can play in accelerating the transition to a low carbon economy" was among her "initial areas of focus where we can make a substantial impact".
The IRS won't ask you to report 'Fortnite' V-Bucks on tax returns
The agency's overall approach to in-game currency isn't clear, though.
Hong Kong unveils cash handouts as virus deepens economic woes
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says the government will dip into its financial reserves – some of the world's healthiest – to give cash subsidies to sectors hit hardest by the crisis
MSME in Tamil Nadu | An up-close view
Tamil Nadu continues to be a vibrant industrial State, with a large base of big factories and small units. The State has an estimated seven lakh registered micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME),
Q&A: Coronavirus likely to infect the global economy
The rapid development of China's coronavirus crisis coincided with the annual idling of much of the country's economic activity due to the Lunar New Year break, which typically runs for a week or two. ...
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax
Paris, France | AFP | Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants are taxed worldwide, even if that means companies like his own paying more to national governments. “We also want tax reform and I’m glad the OECD is looking …
FG transfers oil assets, OML 98, from PanOcean to NPDC
The Federal Government, Friday, transferred ownership of Oil Mining Lease, OML, 98 to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC
EUR/USD New York Price Forecast: Euro off 34-month lows post-US Retail Sales
EUR/USD is trading in a weak bear trend below the main daily simple moving averages (SMAs) as the quote is bouncing off 34-month lows. The US Retail Sales Cont
Ionotronic technology that doesn't require liquid electrolytes
A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts and Harvard University has developed a type of ionotronic technology that does not require liquid electrolytes. In their paper published in the ...
CBOT Trends - Wheat up 3-5 cents, corn mixed, soy steady-down 2 cents
CHICAGO, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. trade expectations for the opening of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) at 8:30 a.m. CST (1430 GMT) on Friday.WHEAT - Up 3 cents to 5 cents per bushel* Some end-of-week bargain buying expected to boost wheat market. Most-active CBOT wheat contract has fallen in three of the four previous trading sessions and is on track for a weekly loss of 1.9%.
USD/CAD slides to 2-week lows, further below mid-1.3200s
The USD/CAD pair maintained its offered tone through the early North-American session and dropped to fresh two-week lows, around the 1.3235 region in
Oil: St. Valentine brings affection – TDS
There are some risks to be dealing with it yet but energy markets are taking a relaxed St. Valentine’s day, according to analysts at TD Securities. Br
Museveni lauds Vision Group on Harvest Money expo
I applaud the Vision Group for bringing us together to learn and showcase different products and available resources and technologies for us to advance the agricultural...
Facebook - This Cash Machine Keeps On Spitting Out Money
Facebook's cash (and cash equivalents) balance keeps on increasing, exceeding the $50Bn mark (~$55Bn at year end 2020). This is fuelled by strong annual operating cash flow, which has now surpassed th
Tesla plans second stock offering to raise more than $2B
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Electric automaker Tesla says it will make a secondary stock offer in a bid to raise more than $2 billion to shore up its balance sheet -- less than two weeks after boss Elon Musk said it "didn't make sense" to raise more money.
Coronavirus: Indonesia to screen ships seeking to dock from China
Every vessel from China and its crew members will be screened while the ship is still on the waters, or before it seeks to dock at the country's ports.
Pulses import may fall 60% next fiscal on good crop expectations: IPGA
There would be lower imports next year also because traders might not be able to buy from overseas market, taking advantage of loopholes in the import quota order
Sensex, Nifty fall for 2nd day as banking, auto stocks slide
Banking shares tumbled following the Supreme Court taking a strong note of non-compliance of its order asking telcos to pay ₹1.47 lakh crore in statutory dues.
Volkswagen to shut coal-fired power stations at main factory to cut CO2
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is shutting down two coal-fired power stations at its main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany and has declined offers to sell them to cut down the company’s carbon dioxide emissions, Chief Executive Herbert Diess said on Friday.
Tech startup Tekion launches cloud-based automotive dealer management
The product connects key stakeholders of the industry enabling maximum level of operational efficiencies, collaboration, and personalized retail experiences
Pfizer Q3 net profit up 5 per cent to ₹139 cr
Drug firm Pfizer Ltd on Friday reported a 5.39 per cent rise in net profit to ₹139.06 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. The company had posted a net profit of ₹131.94 crore for the corres
CBDT notifies 10-IC, 10-ID forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes
Form 10-IC will have to be filed by the companies that wish to avail the beneficial rate of 22 per cent upon relinquishment of the exemptions/incentives offered under the Income Tax Act.
The Peak Season For Cotton Prices Is Approaching
Cotton has moved lower from the mid-January high.A very volatile soft commodity - higher lows since 2000.China has weighed on the price of the fiber.Seasonality favors buying on dips over the coming w
Jitters infect trading, Fed withdraws
A large increase in reported coronavirus infected patients saw European and US investors step away from shares in overnight trading. Initial jitters were eased by a WHO official’s statement that the increase was simply a full accounting of cases so far. US indices recovered and made gains, until the US Federal Reserve announced it was tapering its repurchase agreement program, effectively withdrawing liquidity.
Apple Stores in Beijing Screening Customers for Fever Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
As expected, Apple reopened its five retail stores in the Beijing area today as the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in China continues. In a video...
Singapore reports nine new coronavirus cases – Reuters
Singapore has reported nine new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections, the biggest daily jump, on Friday, lifting the total count in the country t
CBDT to base taxmen's appraisal on their 'Vivad se Vishwas' performance
FM Nirmala Sitharaman had proposed this direct tax dispute resolution scheme in her budget speech on February 1
NVIDIA Reports Bang-Up Q4 Earnings On Big Data Center GPU Gains, NVDA Shares Spike
NVIDIA saw big gains from its data center efforts, and investors reacted positively to its overall Q4 earnings report, sending the company's share price up more than 6 percent in early morning trading.
How much does the average Australian earn?
How much does the average Australian earn? Do you earn more than the average Australian wage earner? How can you earn more?
Tax dept notifies forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes
In September 2019, the govt announced a cut in base corporate tax for existing companies to 22% from the current 30%.The effective tax rate for existing units will be 25.17% as compared to 34.94% now
Graphite India share turned Rs 1 lakh into Rs 25,000 in 1.5 years; here's why
Graphite India share price, which closed at Rs 1,100 on August 14, 2018 ended at Rs 283 on February 14, 2020
Puerto Rico Falls Prey To $4M Online Fraud
Fraud News: An online scam targeted $4 million in retirement funds from at least four Puerto Rico agencies, according to reports on Thursday (Feb. 14).
New Helen Clark Foundation Report Urges Capital Gains Tax
A new report into New Zealand's shortage of affordable housing has called for a capital gains tax.
Russia: Structural reforms needed to support growth – ABN Amro
Economy outlook for the Russian country improved last year but still lacks the structural ingredients to steam a high growth environment, according to
"I had to pay for my own birthday drinks." 5 women share how the bill was paid on a first date.
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Takumi Appoints Mary Keane-Dawson as Group Chief Executive to Accelerate Growth
Following a year of rapid growth, Takumi appoints Mary Keane-Dawson as group chief executive.
EU launches anti-dumping investigation on China aluminum products
LONDON — The European Commission has opened an investigation into whether China is dumping aluminum extrusions, products widely used in transport, construction and electronics, in the European Union, it said on Friday.
Contemporary Mozambique: 4 Projects that Respond to Present Challenges
Contemporaneous Mozambique: 4 projects that respond to present challenges
Is balance lacking on agri-food boards and committees?
Is the tillage sector being under-represented on boards and committees in the agri-food sector?
These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week
The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price was among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week…
Binance Adds 15 Fiat Currency Options for Purchasing Crypto
Binance’s debit and credit card partner Simplex is now offering 15 more fiat currencies that are supported for purchasing Bitcoin, Ether and others.
RBS changes name to NatWest in bid to shed legacy of bailout
The majority state-owned U.K. bank RBS announced a name change on Friday as it tries to leave behind its near-collapse during the 2008 financial crisis.
Contemporary Mozambique: 4 Projects that Respond to Present Challenges
Contemporaneous Mozambique: 4 projects that respond to present challenges
Tactical Asset Allocation Views (February 2020)
China and the rest of Asia are likely to see the most pronounced decline in growth for Q1 2020, as economic activity is disrupted from quarantines, factories shutdowns and canceled transportation serv
Friday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades
Inside the Market’s roundup of some of today’s key analyst actions
Why you can never have too much super
If you're working hard and planning for retirement, you might wonder if you have too much in super. In my opinion, you can't.
USAID, UBA signs a new partnership deal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Prosper Africa initiative is partnering with the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to increase two-way trade and investment between the United States and the nations of Africa. The partnership will ensure that businesses are equipped with the technical and financial …
China's Xi: Ensuring safety and health of people is a major task
"We need to mend the loopholes exposed in this coronavirus outbreak," China's President Xi Jinping told the Chinese state television on Friday. "Ensur
5 things to know for Friday, February 14, 2020
For the first time in three decades, VIA Rail has cancelled services across Canada as a result of ongoing pipeline protests. Here's what else you need to know to start your day.
Private firms to invest Rs 3,000 cr in MP, to create 14,000 jobs
The announcement in this regard was made by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath during the textile and garment sector round table held here
Deploy self-regulatory mechanism to check influx of substandard goods- SON
SON has urged electronic dealers at Alaba International Market in Lagos to deploy a self-regulatory mechanism to check the influx of substandard goods.
Aphria Stock Isn’t Profitable Enough to Be Worth the Risk
Aphria's results indicated that its profitability is weakening. As a result, Aphria stock is unattractive at this point.
Water main break shuts down part of Route 20 in Paterson
A water main break shut down part of Route 20 in Paterson, New Jersey early Friday.
Financial infidelity: 1 in 5 Canadians keep money secrets from their partner
While love is in the air for some this Valentine’s Day, a new survey finds that secrets are too with one in five Canadians admitting to engaging in financial infidelity.
Could Beyond Meat Stock Beef Up Your Portfolio?
As Beyond Meat stock is already up significantly in 2020, it may be time to take some money off the table.
KT Rama Rao hits out at Finance Commission over reduced states devolution
The reduction in devolution to 41 per cent from 42 per cent earlier will lead to an up to Rs 4,000 crore hit to Telangana, Rao told reporters on the sidelines of the NTLF here.
USD/JPY: Aiming 110.00 again
Japanese Tertiary Industry Index came in negative for December but beat expectations, while US Retail Sales and Michigan Consumer Sentiment will close
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
This is what traders are talking about.
Israel Gives Modern-Day “Miriam’s Well” to Gaza: “Water From Thin Air”
Watergen is bringing the miracle of Miriam's Well to thirsty people around the world.
Market Wrap, Feb 14: Sensex falls 202 pts post AGR verdict
Among telcos, Vodafone Idea tumbled over 23 per cent to Rs 3.44 apiece on the BSE post the AGR verdict
IOST Partner Suterusu to Bring More Privacy to Its Ecosystem
IOST (IOST), a distributed ledger technology (DLT) project that claims to be focused on delivering the “Internet of Services,” has joined forces with Suterusu, a project that claims to function as a more transparent Zcash (ZEC), with smart contract support. The partnership promises to bring Layer-2 privacy protection to the IOST blockchain through Suterusu’s ZK-ConSNARK zero-knowledge proof protocol, according to reports on February 14, 2020.
KLM apologizes for discriminatory note prompted by coronavirus fear
KLM issued an apology on Friday after a note posted on a toilet door on a flight from Amsterdam to Seoul caused an online uproar earlier this week. The note stated only in Korean that the toilet was
Czech Republuc: Healthy economy – ABN Amro
Anke Martens from ABN Amro summarize the situation of the Czech economy which has good health. EUR/CZK trades at 24.7815 as has fallen since January.
Report: Middle East and Africa’s Blockchain Spending to Surge 400% by 2023
The International Data Corporation projects that Middle East and Africa’s blockchain spending would surge from $21 million in 2019 to $105 million by 2023.
Consumer sentiment hits highest level since 2018 despite coronavirus outbreak
American consumers were increasingly optimistic about the economy this month despite a deadly viral outbreak. The University of Michigan said Fr...
India’s pulses import may fall 60% next fiscal: IPGA
There would be lower imports next year also because traders might not be able to buy from overseas market, says IGPA Chairman
Gold prices rise ₹75, silver gains ₹147
Gold prices on Friday rose by ₹75 to ₹41,481 per 10 grams in the national capital amid rupee depreciation, according to HDFC Securities. Likewise, silver also gained ₹147 to ₹47,036 per kg from ₹46,88
What every Canadian investor needs to know today
A look at the morning’s market action
Malema not convinced by Ramaphosa’s jobs plan
Julius Malema said Ramaphosa continued to create long-term plans focused on consultations, which have had little results ...
Brexit and how farmers can survive it: how the next 11 months will shape the sector
It would be foolish to think that farmers in lowland areas such as East Anglia are going to get
Ledger Reignites Trezor Beef With 'Dishonest' Report on Crypto Wallet Hardware
Ledger has published a critique of its competitors’ security chips which may have reignited a year old spat with Trezor.
Kresna goes about business as usual despite reports of problems related to Jiwasraya
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has denied reports that investment management firm PT Kresna Asset Management (KAM) and life insurer PT Kresna Life are under investigation by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO).
EUR/USD Price Analysis: The focus shifted to the 1.0814 level
The sell-off in EUR/USD seems to have met some (lasting?) contention in the 1.0830/25 band, or new 2020 lows recorded during early trade. The increasi
DealBook: Delta Plans to Go Carbon Neutral. Yes, You Read That Right.
The airline pledges to spend at least $1 billion to buy emission offsets and invest in more efficient planes, new fuel sources and carbon-capture technologies.
SBI a value play, buy Page Industries on dips: Rahul Shah, MOFSL
The economy is bottoming out and rural consumption is definitely growing. Plus, this quarters numbers have been fairly decent. I do not think there could be any more pain here for the auto sector in coming month, says Rahul Shah, Vice President, Broking & Distribution - Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
9 Food and Restaurant Stocks to Dine In On
Should the economy keeping rolling like it is, these nine food and restaurant stocks to buy will likely surprise many investors.
Irdai concerned over rising hospital tariffs, plans to standardise charges
"We plan to introduce a system in which people will have the liberty to choose their TPAs," Irdai member said
Poland: No hurry to raise interest rates – ABN Amro
Economists at ABN Amro analyze the outlook for the Polish economy in 2020, which is expected to grow at a slower pace. EUR/PLN is dealt at 4.2426 as h
Major roading contract awarded
Fulton Hogan have won the road maintenance contract and will officially take over the work in May 2020.
UP govt to promote e-vehicles, targets 10,700 mw of solar energy
The energy minister said the state was targetting solar energy generation of 10,700 megawatt (mw) by 2022 in the private sector to conserve environment and curb pollution
From March 2021, pharma firms marketing drugs will be held responsible for their quality
Currently, only the manufacturers are held liable under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
USD/CAD drops below 1.3250 as WTI rebounds above $52
The USD/CAD pair continues to react to crude oil's performance in the absence of significant macroeconomic data releases on Friday. As of writing, the
Foreigners Dump Turkish Local Assets by Close to Record Amounts
Turkish local assets were hit last week by one of the largest bouts of foreign disinvestment in the last five years, Deutsche Bank said on Friday. The outflow signaled bearish market sentiment towards Turkey, which has seen the lira weaken in recent
Nigeria has potential to feed Africa’s 1.2 billion people — Ecobank
Ecobank says Nigeria has the capacity to feed Africa’s estimated 1.2 billion people if it harnesses the gains of the agricultural value...
Valaris February 2020 Fleet Status Report Analysis
Valaris releases its new fleet status report.There is a number of developments on the floater front, but jobs remain short-term in nature.The company also announces several rig retirements.
Boris Johnson's Scotland-Ireland bridge branded `waste of money' by SNP Transport Secretary
Boris Johnson's proposed bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland has been branded a "vanity project" by Scotland's Transport Secretary who called for the £20 billion  cost to be spent elsewhere.
Can Corporate America Get Behind Medicare for All?
One man’s crusade to sell big business on a health care overhaul
4 ASX shares to watch in week 3 of reporting season
Here are 4 great ASX shares to watch during the busiest week of February's ASX reporting season.
Falling Oil Prices An Economic Warning Sign
Global demand has already been falling for the last several months, and oil prices are sending warnings that market hopes for a global reflation are likely not a reality.Falling gasoline prices have h
3 Big Things Today, February 14, 2020
Soybean and grain futures were little changed in overnight trading as the coronavirus spreads.
Former Anglo finance chief Willie McAteer expelled from accounting body
Membership of Chartered Accountants Ireland revoked and payment of €15,000 towards tribunal costs agreed
Income and Growth Investors Will Benefit as CVS Adopts Managed Care
CVS stock should attract both income and growth investors as it leads the trend of managed care against competitor UnitedHealth.
CBDT notifies forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes
The move comes after the government had slashed corporate tax rate last year in September as a measure to boost economic activity. The base corporate tax for existing companies was brought down to 22% from the current 30% while for new manufacturing firms, the tax was reduced to 15 per cent from the current 25 per cent.
These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week
The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price was among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week…
MAX 737: SpiceJet considering Boeing compensation offer for grounded planes
The no-frills carrier has been impacted by the grounding of its 13 Boeing 737 MAX planes since March last year as it is incurring various costs related to the aircraft
Mobile Web Ghana to host Africa Digital Skills Conference in July
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Maxar Technologies to Host Investor Briefing on March 4, 2020
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Maxar Technologies (NYSE:MAXR) (TSX:MAXR), a trusted partner and innovator in Earth Intelligence and Space Infrastructure, today announced that members of senior management will present an overview of the Company’s business, recent financial results, and strategic priorities on March 4, 2020, beginning at 8:00 a.
RBI’s lending push amid inflation to crimp fixed deposit (FD) returns
Soon after the RBI monetary policy review earlier this month, banks dropped their fixed deposit rates. Mint explains the implications of the RBI action
Minister: Malaysia to cut red tapes, streamline investment process
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Malaysia will be undertaking extensive reforms of the investment process to improve the ease of doing business for both foreign and domestic investors, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) said. “Investors can expect red tape to be cut, bureaucracy to...
Seoul Global Challenge 2019-2020 Finds Success in Finding Innovative Solutions to Reduce the Fine Dust in Seoul Subway
The Seoul Global Challenge (hereinafter called \"SGC\") 2019-2020, hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and organized by Seoul Business Agency (SBA) aimed at finding innovative solutions to urban problems by inviting global innovators, culminated with the awards ceremony on the 6th, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
FIRS: Tax waivers, illicit flows responsible for low revenue
The FIRS says it has not been able to meet its revenue target because of non-discretionary tax waiver grants and illicit financial flows
Farmers Fear New Water Rules Could Push Them Under
William Beetham's attachment to the land he farms in the Wairarapa stretches back six generations. His family settled there in the 1850s and is regarded as one of New Zealand's farming dynasties. At one stage, the original 30-plus room Brancepeth station was the largest in the district. Beetham lives on a nearby farm and runs a beef and sheep business over the two properties. This is hilly land - baked dry and brown in the summer, but cold and wet in the winter. It is sandstone country, with easily eroded hillsides stretching down to a river - the Wainuiora - that runs along the valley. The family has been planting trees for years to keep the land from slipping.
Keep some powder dry, invest rest in 4 sectors: Gurmeet Chadha
Look at the last one-year return at the shorter end of the yield curve. Even if we have not taken any duration risk, we have clocked 10-12% kind of a return in the short-term debt category which is almost equal to the Nifty return of last one year, says Gurmeet Chadha, Co-founder, Complete Circle Consultants.
Most Read articles – Apple silicon, AI investment, Coronavirus
Time to look once again at the five most read articles on ElectronicsWeekly.com that were written in the last week, via the powers of Google Analytics. See what your peers have been reading this last seven days.
Worried About Retirement? 3 Moves That'll Help You Change Your Mindset
If the idea of leaving the workforce is making you anxious, these steps are a must.
Proposed $3.3bn external borrowing is to finance 2020 budget, Eurobond ― DMO
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Debt Management Office (DMO) has clarified that the proposed $3.3 billion external borrowings is meant to finance part of the 2020 budget deficit of N2.18 trillion and refinance the federal government’s Eurobond maturing in January 2021. The DMO disclosed this yesterday in a press statement released on its website. In DecemberRead More
TN Budget 2020-21: Debt has tripled since DMK regime, says Stalin
Picking holes in the budget presented by Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam in the Assembly, DMK president and Leader of the Opposition M. K. Stalin on Friday said the State’s debt burden has trip
Edelweiss Q3 profit drops 93% to Rs 17 crore; debt-to-equity ratio improves
Consolidated expenditure of the company increased to Rs 2,598.06 crore in Q3FY20 over Rs 2,439.14 crore in Q3FY19.
The Power of the ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Three Decades Later
The spacecraft that captured the famous, fuzzy photo grows weaker each year, but the image still soothes.
Pertamina to kick off gas, oil exploration in Thousand Islands in March
Upstream oil and gas company PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) Offshore Southeast Sumatra (OSES) plans to start oil and gas exploration in the Thousand Islands, north of Jakarta’s coast, next month.
Tata Motors supplies Tigor EVs to Gujarat Vij Company
Tata has stepped up its efforts in the e-mobility segment and delivered the first batch of EVs in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. Click to know more.
Has the battle to feed humanity been won?
There’s been just enough good news to keep us going this week, and often an Upside surprises you
Maxim Behar is the Employer Brand Leader of the Year!
World-renowned PR expert Maxim Behar won the first place in the Employer Brand Leader of the Year category at the prestigious Employer Branding Awards competition organized by b2b Media. The owner and manager of one of the leading PR companies in Bulgaria M3 Communications Group, Inc.
German economy stagnates as eurozone records weakest growth in seven years
Germany and the eurozone also face the possibility of disrupted trade with Britain, which left the EU on January 31
Lumber Is Quietly Rising
Lumber has not followed crude oil and copper.An industrial commodity for construction.Rates in the U.S. favor new home building.Levels to watch in the lumber futures market.The futures are dangerous;
Ghent-based uman.ai raises €500K to map employees’ work skills
The Belgian startup uman.ai, whose software helps teams to share skills more efficiently, has just announced raising €500K. The round was led by imec.istart, Skyhaus (parent company of a.o. ML6) and Roel Naessens (ex-Google), and additionally, the startup received innovation grants from VLAIO. With the funds raised, uman.ai wants to develop its platform further and set up a high-performance go-to-market strategy.
XRP Outperforms Top 5 Cryptos, Unfazed by BitMEX Crash
The price of XRP recovered remarkably after the BitMEX crash, which led to heavy liquidations. Now, XRP is the best-performing coin among the leading 5
Whenever my husband and I talk about investing, we fight. How can we get on the same path?
He has almost $100,000 invested in a high interest savings account which I don’t think is an efficient strategy
Were these the best results on the ASX last week?
Why I think Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares delivered the strongest results last week…
Common portal for health insurance claim settlements on the cards
Regulator aims to usher time-bound settlement of claims and eliminate disparity in charges among different for some common procedures
Frontline CEO Robert Hvide Macleod On Crude Tanker Markets (Podcast Transcript)
As part of the Virtual Tanker Forum, Value Investor's Edge Live hosted Robert Hvide Macleod, CEO of Frontline.Macleod discussed the dynamics of the crude tanker markets, their scrubber installation pr
South Africa: Rand best CEEMEA performer this week – Rabobank
The South African rand was on track to end this week as the best performer amongst its CEEMEA peers after President Ramaphosa’s speech, Piort Matys fr
Flashback Friday: Hero for a day
The name’s familiar but I can’t place anything else.
Alviva shares crash 25% as ICT distribution comes up short
Shares in technology distribution group Alviva Holdings tumbled more than 25% in intraday trading in Johannesburg on Friday after it shocked investors with a profit warning.
SocGen invests in life assurance startup that offers cheaper premiums for fitness band wearers
Societe Generale has invested EUR1.1 million in a Czech online life assurance startup that offers discounts on premiums in return for a healthy lifestyle.
US Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation Might Establish Consortium to Deal with DLT Security Risks
The US Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a major post-trade financial services firm offering clearing and settlement services to large capital m
If You Like Fuel Cell Energy, Bloom Energy Might Be The Safer Bet
While FCEL stock is an interesting play, FuelCell Energy reported disappointing Q4 2019 results, making Bloom Energy the safer play.
AITUC terms the Budget as ‘hoax’
Trade unions to stage protests from February 24
Sanford reveals first-of-its-kind electric chiller van
Kiwi seafood company Sanford is putting New Zealand’s first fully electric chiller van on the road.
Foreign investors in row over Lebanese debt
Ashmore has locked horns with other creditors, including Pimco
US January industrial output falls on weather, Boeing drop
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — US industrial production fell 0.3 per cent in January as unseasonably warm weather held down the output of utilities and Boeing Co slowed production of civilian aircraft, the Federal Reserve said today. The Fed said manufacturing production fell 0.1 per cent in January,...
U.S. Dollar Rises On Continued Flow Of 'Safe Haven' Money
The recent rise in the value of the US dollar appears to be connected with the flow of risk averse monies seeking a safe haven investment.This is not a new factor for US markets as the country has rec
Temasek arm sells Rs 204 crore Godrej Agrovet shares
The shares were offloaded on an average price of Rs 539.13, valuing the transaction at Rs 204.04 crore.
State apprehensive over Indo-U.S. trade talks
Sunil Kumar writes to Centre seeking safeguards for farmers
Tax service suddenly halts thousands of provisional tax refunds; MPs want explanation
The Tax Authority suspended the provisional tax refund of 124,000 people in January, a significant increase compared to the between 79 thousand and 82 thousand halted in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Delta hopes to be the first carbon neutral airline
It'll rely more on mitigation than zero-emissions aircraft to achieve its goal.
Adani group, AAI ink pacts for managing three airports
Adani group, AAI ink pacts for managing three airports Mumbai, Feb 14 ( PTI) Adani Group on Friday inked agreements with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the management, operations and development of Ahmedabad, Mangaluru and Lucknow airports. "Today, as we sign the concession agreements for Mangaluru, Lucknow & A'bad with the AAI, its the beginning of another historic journey catering to India's exponential airport infra demands," Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani said in a tweet.
AUD/USD: Recovery not guaranteed
AUD/USD has been on the rise amid a calmer market mood. However, technically, the pair shows signs of a short-term drop, according to Yohay Elam from
Gas-fired power plant could be built on green belt land
The power plant would be roughly the size of a five-storey building
What’s It Going to Take for Zillow to Get Back to $150?
Zillow Group’s latest partnership with regional homebuilders could help Z stock and ZG stock get to $150. Here’s why.
US: UoM Consumer Confidence improves to 100.9 in February from 99.8
The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers revealed that the Index of Consumer Sentiment in February improved to 100.9 (preliminary) from 99.8 i
SC completely lifts ban on construction, demolition activities in Delhi-NCR
On Friday, the matter came up before a bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta
A Segment of One: The new reality
Consumers now have access to all the information they need to define, compare and select the financial products and services that best serve their individual needs.
PAN to become inoperative after March 31 if not linked with Aadhaar: Income Tax Dept
PAN will become inoperative if it is not linked with Aadhaar by March 31, the I-T department has said.
EXD: Still Showing Value Compared To The Other Similar Eaton Vance Funds
EXD is still not getting the same love as other Eaton Vance option funds.The strategy switch it embarked on is coming up on being deployed for almost one full year.We are seeing similar returns to its
PAN to become inoperative after 31 March if not linked with Aadhaar: Income Tax department
The deadline for linking of PAN and Aadhar has been extended several times and the current deadline ends on 31 March, 2020.Till 27 January, 2020, over 30.75 crore PANs have already been linked to Aadhaar.
PAN not linked with Aadhaar to become inoperative after March 31: I-T dept
The deadline for linking of PAN and Aadhar has been extended several times and the current deadline ends on March 31, 2020
CPPIB reports 3.6% rate of return after expenses in third quarter
Net assets for the Toronto-based fund manager grew to $420.4 billion as of Dec. 31, up from $409.5 billion at the end of the previous quarter.
The casino hub of Macau will give residents money to keep its economy going during the coronavirus pandemic
Macau will give permanent residents 2.2 billion patacas, equivalent to $US274.9 million, to boost its economy once the deadly coronavirus outbreak subsides, according to officials.
USD/TRY: CBRT rate cut will not impact the lira – TDS
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) will announce on Wednesday, 19 February its policy rate. A rate cut is expected for economists at TD
Euro rebounds as U.S. stocks drop, growth concerns remain
NEW YORK — The euro bounced against thegreenback on Friday as U.S. stocks declined from record highs,though concerns about growth in the eurozone are expected tokeep weighing on the single currency.
Water main repairs to clog traffic around McCully Street | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Board of Water Supply repair work continues today on a damaged 30-inch main at McCully and Young streets, which will affect traffic in the area.
Google in talks with French publishers on paying for news
Le Monde and Le Figaro are among the groups involved in early discussions
Ants, bats and birds evicted for new German Tesla plant
BERLIN, Feb 14 — US electric car giant Tesla began clearing forest for its first European “Gigafactory” near Berlin yesterday, and is now racing against the clock to rehouse ants, birds and hibernating bats. Workers have started clearing a 92-hectare area of forest at the site in Gruenheide...
Canopy Rivers swings to loss, withdraws guidance on industry headwinds
TORONTO — Canopy Rivers Inc. says it swung to a loss in its third quarter of 2020 and has withdrawn its full-year guidance over multiple headwinds in the cannabis industry. The venture capital arm of Canopy Growth says it had a net loss of $2.
66% of Older Workers Will Experience This Devastating Retirement-Planning Setback
It's a risk that nobody can completely avoid.
Manufacturing industry still shrinking despite some January growth
The manufacturing industry is off to a sluggish start with the sector in contraction for the second month in a row. The BNZ-Business New Zealand Performance of Manufacturing Index was 49.6 for January, up on December's 49.3. A reading above 50 points to expansion. BNZ senior economist Craig Ebert said despite the figure, it was still a decent outcome. "Very precisely it's a contraction, but in the broad scheme of things it's pretty much stable.
US core retail sales unchanged in January
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — US consumer spending appears to have slowed further in January, with sales at clothing stores declining by the most since 2009, which could raise concerns about the economy’s ability to continue expanding at a moderate pace. The Commerce Department said today retail sales...
Indian Overseas Bank to focus on MSME-lending: CEO
Laying more focus on the MSME segment, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) will increase its lending to the sector from ₹31,000 crore at present to ₹50,000 crore in a couple of years from now, said a top offi
Textile industry told to diversify to polyester to boost exports
Ravi Capoor, Secretary (Textiles), has urged the industry to diversify to polyester textile products to boost exports.His advice follows the government’s decision to abolish anti-dumping duty on P
Open Plan Offices Make People Lonelier
With open plan offices the hits just keep coming.
FG shares N8.15 trillion with states, others in 2019
N8.15 trillion of the Federation Account distributions was reportedly shared by the Federal, States and Local Governments in 2019.
Street's Most Famous Bear Worries Retail Investors Don't Appreciate Corporate Debt Risk
Albert Edwards gave an interview to Bloomberg this week, and much of the discussion centered around the risks embedded in investment grade debt.There's a ton of nuance to this discussion, and I want t
Indonesia: BI to stay on hold – Standard Chartered
Indonesia will release trade data on 17 February and the Bank of Indonesia (BI) will hold its monthly meeting on 19-20 February. Economists at Standar
Gold Price Analysis: XAU/USD trading in 10-day highs near $1580.00/oz
XAU/USD is trading in a bull trend above the main daily simple moving averages (SMAs). Gold is rising in a bull channel while the market is being supported ab
Panasonic announces Miraie IoT & AI solution for homes
Panasonic has launched a new IoT solution for customers in India called Miraie. One noteworthy feature is that the platform is updatable which could minimise security risks for connected devices.
Makeover of 35 junctions on the cards
BBMP to finalise design soon, say senior officials
NLEX Harbor Link Malabon Exit to officially open February 21
New Malabon Exit at NLEX Harbor Link scheduled to be opened next week
This Scottish neighbourhood is among the worst in the UK
Changing or removing shared features, such as fences and trees, grinds people's gears the most.
Fortis Q3 net loss narrows to Rs 69.32 cr on good show in hospital business
The third quarter of 2019-20 continues to witness earnings growth with margin expansion in the hospitals business
Consumer Sentiment Soars on Improved Optimism and Best Income Gains Since 1960
Consumer sentiment climbed again in early February, moving toward the highest level in 15 years. | Economy
Momo: Cheap By Any Metric
MOMO is a fast growth, Chinese tech company with a gigantic addressable market that is priced like a value stock.MOMO is cheap compared to other dating app/site companies and other Chinese social medi
USD/CHF Price Analysis: Greenback off fresh 2020 highs, trades above 0.9800 figure
USD/CHF is easing after hitting new 2020 highs this Friday. The quote is trading below the 100/200-day simple moving averages suggesting an overall bearish bia
Smelling this year's Valentine roses could leave you on a real high
Smelling this year's Valentine roses could leave you on a real high
Smartlands Looks to Lichtenstein Law for Blockchain based Services, Targets HNWs
Smartlands, a blockchain based Fintech that lays claim to tokenizing the first real estate offering in the UK, says it will revise and expand its legal framewor
Ramaphosa plan no quick fix for SA’s energy woes
Industry experts are looking for timelines.
Forest fertilization with paper mill residues
Research at Karlstad University shows that sludge and ashes as paper mill residues can be used as effective fertilizer. This involves biochar, that is, carbon from organic material returned to the forest ...
ConCourt orders CPS to pay back R316m to Sassa
The Constitutional Court has refused Cash Paymaster Services leave to appeal a judgment ordering the company to pay back R316m to the South African Social Security Agency.
Best-ever January for housing market as mortgages, house sales skyrocket
Turkish house sales jumped 55.8% year-on-year in January, the best-ever start to the year for the housing market, according to a national statistical body...
Best Drill Interceptions In The Metals Mining Sector For The Week Ended February 9, 2020
Walker River with Bonanza grade gold interception in Nevada.Gran Colombia discovers new high-grade gold zone at Marmato in Colombia.Erdene continues to deliver good drill results from its Mongolian pr
Japanese Regulator Blacklists AAFX, Justforex and GlobePro
The Kanto finance bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Friday reminded the public to exercise caution when dealing with affiliates or introducing brokers of unregulated FX companies.
Shropshire care specialist awards staff pay rises
A company has decided to smash through the current salaries for care staff and introduce pay rises of up to 55 per cent above minimum wage.
Goldman Sachs-backed intel analytics co Cyfirma raises funds from Z3Partners
The firm has raised $8 million till date.Funds to be used to enhance its predictive capabilities
Government willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
The finance minister had similar interactive sessions in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata last week.
Klopp not keen on Salah appearance at Tokyo Olympics
LONDON: Portugal and Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a long-term golden residency visa by the UAE as part of the country’s efforts to attract people with talent, including innovators, scientists and entrepreneurs. The golden visa is a long-term residency program that allows investors in public investments of at least AED10 million ($2.7 million) and people with
HubSpot: A Growth Stock For The Long Term
Shares of HubSpot rocketed up more than ~7% after the company reported Q4 results and released FY20 guidance.The company is also projecting continued strong ~25% y/y revenue growth in FY20.Perhaps mor
Yamana Gold: Digging Into The FY-2019 Report
Yamana Gold reported FY-2019 production results, meeting both cost and annual production guidance, and is expecting similar operating metrics for FY-2020.The company raised its dividend yet again last
Lonestar Resources: Likely To Be Overwhelmed By Debt Burden And Interest Costs
Lonestar is capable of maintaining production in 2020 while generating a bit of positive cash flow. Its high interest costs prevent it from being able to scale up more though. With debt at 3.9x unhedg
DA allocates P3.7 million for Negros Oriental abaca, cotton farmers
CEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) allocated about P3.7 million in financial assistance for the development and expansion projects of abaca and cotton farmers in Negros Oriental.
From khat to coffee: revitalising an age-old Yemeni crop
In Haraz, farmers and exporters are bringing new life to a globally acclaimed and desired product
Gold: Investors keep the bright metal with fondness
The yellow metal is ending the week with modest gains around $1,575.00 a troy ounce, recovering some of the ground it lost in the previous one. Valeri
Low prices dash hopes of turmeric farmers
Actual price would be decided after the harvest picks up, says trader
MoUs for investment of more than Rs 1 lakh cr are being signed: BS Yediyurappa
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa stated that MoUs for investment of more than Rs one lakh crore at different places in North Karnataka region are being signed. He made the announcement at
India must focus on skill-based education
Initiating vocational training at the school level will make young people employment-ready and also boost India’s competitiveness
Shell confirms Singapore Covid-19 case, sends staff home after another scare
SINGAPORE, Feb 14 — Shell said today a contractor working at its Singapore refinery had contracted Covid-19, as the city state reported its biggest jump in new cases so far. The oil giant said earlier it had sent some staff home from its main office in Singapore after discovering another employee...
Japan: GDP to have turned negative – Standard Chartered
Japan is scheduled to release preliminary Q4 GDP data on 17 February, trade data for January and core machine orders for December on 19 February and C
Lawmakers open groundwater fight against bottled water companies
Washington state, land of sprawling rainforests and glacier-fed rivers, might soon become the first in the nation to ban water bottling companies from tapping spring-fed sources.
Plant 100 saplings, court tellsIndustries and Commerce Director
Planting of 100 saplings has been prescribed as punishment to the State Industries and Commerce Director for the non-compliance of a court order. A Single Judge of the Kerala High Court issued the ord
Telecom firms told to pay Rs 1.47 lakh crore dues by midnight, hours after SC pulls up government
Airtel has informed the telecom department it will deposit Rs 10,000 crore by February 20, and the remaining amount ‘well before’ March 17, said media reports.
Over $1 million to help Tairawhiti youth into employment - Willie Jackson
Employment Minister Willie Jackson announced today that TairÄwhiti rangatahi will benefit from an investment made by the Government’s He Poutama Rangatahi (HPR) scheme.
A Seismic Shift? Kraken Releases January Bitcoin Volatility Report
Kraken Intelligence, our team of in-house research experts, has released its Bitcoin Volatility Report for January, 2020. Key Takeaways BTC’s +30.3% price appreciation marked its best start to the year since 2013. Stronger 1-month correlations with gold, oil, and US treasuries suggest that the Iran-US…
Forex reserves soar to record $473 b
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $1.701 billion to a lifetime high of $473 billion in the week to February 7 on account of the increase in foreign currency assets, according to RBI data. In t
S&P 500, Dow little changed amid Covid-19 worries; Nvidia forecast buoys Nasdaq
NEW YORK, Feb 14 — The S&P 500 and the Dow barely moved today, as worries over an economic hit from the coronavirus outbreak refrained investors from making big bets ahead of a long weekend, while gains in Nvidia shares kept the Nasdaq in positive territory. Adding to the downbeat sentiment...
Compensation from Boeing over 737 MAX grounding key to SpiceJet operations
Incentives crucial for its survival as 737 MAX grounding stalls expansion plans
Free delivery, free food and discounts: local eateries fight plunging business amid coronavirus fears, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - F&B brands Business Insider spoke to said they were adopting new measures to attract customers, mainly centred around delivery and discounts.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Shree Cement's Dec-quarter pre-tax profit up 2.8% at Rs 409 crore
PBT in Q3 of the last fiscal year stood at Rs 398.5 crore
No quick fix to pipeline protests, Trudeau says, as rail links severed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are no easy answers to the dispute over a British Columbia pipeline project that has sparked Indigenous protests at vital rail links across Canada.
Asian market helps Manulife and Sun Life in latest quarters
Both companies have offices in Waterloo Region
Students tell all about Open Africa Power 2020 experience
Three students that participated in Enel Foundation's Open Africa Power 2020 programme, give their impression of the programme.
Abercrombie & Fitch's Restructuring Is Attractive At The Current Price
While searching stocks in the US retail sector, we detected Abercrombie & Fitch fulfills many requirements to increase chances of a successful turnaround.One of them is the clear net cash position, wh
Bitcoin to Form Golden Cross but It Cannot Guarantee a Bull Run
Bitcoin traders are enthusiastic about a textbook technical indicator whose formation could send the asset's prices higher. Dubbed as Golden Cross, the
Tax reform, policy uncertainties to cause oil drop in Nigeria, WoodMac warns
A new report by consultancy firm, Wood Mackenzie, has disclosed that Nigeria’s crucial energy sector could experience a 35% decline in oil output.
Eveready's Dec-quarter pre-tax profit jumps on asset sale to Rs 110 crore
The pre-tax profit, adjusted against the one-time land sale and separation costs, remained flat at Rs 21.20 crore
Could Micron Stock Run Up to Its 20-Year-Old High Near $97?
MU stock is trying to repeat the breakout it had in 2017. If so, there could be enough upside potential to possibly break a 20-year-old high.
Corporate diversity: Amazon
Re: “Amazon’s leadership team is slowly adding diversity” : Shareholders aren’t going to pressure Jeff Bezos to speed up the pace of diversity because the performance of Amazon...
Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, acquires additional shares worth $3.99 million in his Cement business
Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has acquired additional shares worth $3.99 million (N1.45 billion) in his publicly-listed company, Dangote Cement.
ONGC's Dec-quarter PBT halves to Rs 5,998 cr on fall in oil, gas prices
Standalone net profit in the period at Rs 4,152 crore was 49.8 per cent lower than Rs 8,263 crore net profit in the same period of the previous fiscal year
Stock investors say Ramaphosa’s speech was too light on details
Market participants will look for answers in the budget speech.
As Boeing jets sit idle, Airbus can’t make planes fast enough
The troubles plaguing Boeing after the yearlong grounding of its 737 Max plane have created an unusual opening for its chief rival, Airbus, to swoop in and grab business. There’s just one hitch: Airbus is in no position to benefit.
Southwest's premium business card is offering a record-high welcome bonus of up to 100,000 points, but it won't last long
100,000 points leaves you just 25,000 points shy of qualifying for the Companion Pass. This offer is only available for a limited time, so don't wait.
The casino hub of Macau will give residents money to keep its economy going during the coronavirus pandemic
Macau recently shut down its casinos, the city's primary industry. It has stemmed an outbreak of the coronavirus and hopes to keep the economy afloat.
Interim EconMin Popescu in Mangalia: I am very pleased with how Damen Shipyard developed
Interim Minister of Economy, Energy and Business Environment Virgil Popescu has stated on Friday, during a visit paid to the Damen Mangalia...
USD/CAD rebounds from session lows, trades above 1.3250
The USD/CAD pair dropped to a daily low of 1.3233 during the early trading hours of the American session but easily erased a large portion of its loss
Vinay Dube appointed as GoAir CEO
GoAir has appointed Vinay Dube, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of Jet Airways, as its new CEO. Mr. Dube will report to chairman Nusli Wadia, managing director Jeh Wadia, and the board. He wi
Yamana Gold: I Stay Bullish After Q4 Report
Yamana Gold reports Q4 2019 results.Higher gold prices lead to significant cash flow generation.Should gold stay at current levels, the company will have the capacity to further increase the dividend
Storm Ciara expected to cost up to £200m in insurance claims
Experts at PwC say Storm Dennis likely to add to damage with 140mm of rain predicted
Flood-affected people threaten agitation over unkept promises
Officers admit that additional amount announced by CM yet to be paid to farmers
Kadant, Inc. (KAI) CEO Jeffrey Powell on Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Kadant, Inc. (NYSE:KAI) Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2020, 11:00 ET Company Participants Michael McKenney - EVP & CFO Jeffrey Powell - President, CEO & Director Conference Cal
Vivo to invest in local manufacture, expansion
Firm embarks on ₹7,500-crore plan
US Navy seizes Iranian-manufactured missiles in Arabian Sea
It added that the weapons seized were components of Iranian design and manufacture, including three Iranian surface-to-air missiles.
[WATCH] TMI Top News: Mahathir not involved in opposition’s move; Malaysia handling outbreak effectively
HERE are #3storiesin2minutes for Friday, February 14, 2020: 1. Mahathir not involved in opposition’s move [READ] 2. Ma...
Steemit to Shift Its Proprietary Blockchain and Token to Tron Network
Tron partners with Steemit, a major blockchain-based blogging and social networking website that will be moving to Tron’s network.
2019 brings first and highest current account surplus since 2001
Turkey achieved a higher-than-expected current account surplus in 2019, its first and highest surplus since 2001, official data showed Friday. Having...
Canopy Growth: Only Faint Positives
Canopy Growth beat consensus estimates for FQ3.The Canadian cannabis company still had a massive free cash flow loss of C$360 million.The stock has a fully diluted market cap of $8.4 billion and FY21
Jes Staley’s Jeffrey Epstein issue is just the latest Barclays tangle
Here’s why running this particular British bank is like riding a rollercoaster
Duty cut to revive horse breeding
The National Horse Breeding Society of India has thanked the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for taking steps to help revive the horse-breeding industry and making ‘Make in India’ a possibil
MADITSSIA hails schemes for MSMEs
MaduraiMadurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association (MADITSSIA) welcomed the schemes announced in the budget, presented in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Friday, to leverage th
Kraft Heinz Is Still a Mess
Another disappointing earnings report shows that the company's still in disarray.
Netherlands to build capacity of GRA Personnel
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Stanbic IBTC creates a phenomenal experience of tech and agric
It is youth-empowering events like the “Youth Leadership Series” (YLS) organized by Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc that makes the difference.
Facebook to allow influencers to produce sponsored content for political campaigns
Facebook on Friday announced it will allow social media influencers to produce sponsored content for political campaigns, as long as they clearly disclose who paid for their posts.
West Coast Express to resume after pipeline protests block rail tracks overnight
The demonstration was in support of Wet’suwet’en members who oppose Coastal GasLink
Warren Buffett just lost $1 billion in 2 days after Kraft Heinz disappointed again
Warren Buffett lost more than $US1 billion this week after Kraft Heinz stock plummeted 11% in two days.
Pound-to-Dollar Rate Retreats from Greenback but Charts Point Higher
The British Pound vs the US Dollar: GBP/USD News and Conversion Level for Pounds to Dollars
Angry spanish farmers invade Valencia
Hundreds of tractors brought the coastal city of Valencia to a halt, with tractors also blocking many roads in the southern Andalusia region
Telemarket scammer talks to a bot for over 10 minutes
The Jolly Roger Telephone Company is a subscription service that answers phone calls from suspected scammers and connects them to a bot that will happily chat with them for hours, days, or weeks. T…
German economy flatlines after spending and exports slowdown
GDP growth at 0% for final quarter of 2019 with no upturn forecast in the short term
Valentine: Eateries record large turnout of customers in Ekiti
Eateries in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, on Friday, experienced large out of customers celebrating this year’s Valentine’s Day with their
Irish firm signs €40m deal to supply European and UK markets
An Irish food company has signed a €40m deal with Lidl, which will see it supply its Irish, Eur...
AUD/USD steadies above 0.6700, looks to snap six-week losing streak
The AUD/USD pair is struggling to make a decisive move in either direction on Friday and continues to fluctuate in a relatively tight range above the
Police: Employees helped plan 2 recent Middletown gas station robberies
MIDDLETOWN — Two gas station employees have been arrested this month for allegedly setting up robberies at their Middletown businesses.
ImmunoGen, Inc. (IMGN) CEO Mark Enyedy on Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
ImmunoGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:IMGN) Q4 2019 Results Earnings Conference Call February 14, 2020, 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Courtney O’Konek - Senior Director of Corporate Communications & IR Mark
A140 REOPENS after closure for power cut
Nearly a mile of the A140 was closed for more than four hours today whilst engineers worked to repair a fault in overhead power lines.
Europe Seeks To Have G20 Tackle Tech Firm Taxation
Europe now wants global financial leaders in the G20 to make taxing digital giants a priority in 2020.
Why Virgin Galactic Stock Just Popped Another 13%
Does this stock know any direction other than up?
UN experts: North Korea enhances nukes and illicit trade
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. experts say North Korea has increased imports and exports of banned and restricted goods such as coal and petroleum products as it continues to enhance...
Price Analysis Feb 14: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, BSV, LTC, EOS, BNB, XTZ, ADA
A deeper correction may have to wait as many major cryptocurrencies are looking strong and their uptrend is likely to continue.
U.S. January industrial output falls on weather, Boeing drop
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. industrial production fell 0.3% in January as unseasonably warm weather held down the output of utilities and Boeing Co (BA.N) cut production of civilian aircraft, the Federal Reserve said on Friday.
Z Stock Could Win but the U.S. Might Not
Demographic megatrends presents a massive tailwind for Zillow, but housing affordability is a metric to watch.
Vehicle ploughs into front of bargain store B&M at Heathfield Retail Park in Ayr
The terrifying incident saw the wall of the discount store badly damaged.
Decks cleared for setting up CIPET
The decks have been cleared for setting up the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET) in Dharwad district with Union Chemical and Fertilizer Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda mak
Popular trivia app HQ Trivia ends service
Depending on the number of winners on a given night, winners could earn anything from pennies to thousands.
Finance technology takes lion's share of investment in 2019
Fintech startups worldwide managed to attract over 30% more investments last year compared to 2018, taking the lion's share of investment deals, while fintech startups in Turkey inked 17 investment deals worth $8.4 million
Manipur CM announces state budget estimate of over Rs. 20,000 crore
Biren Singh informed the House that revenue expenditure is estimated at Rs 16,445 crore. As such, the capital outlay is estimated at Rs 3,356 crore, which is an increase of Rs. 397 crore over revised estimates of 2019-20.
JD.com is Still a Better Pick Than Alibaba Stock
Alibaba's China retail business is slowing and it will likely be hit hard by the coronavirus. That makes JD a better pick than Alibaba stock.
RCom Q3 consolidated loss widens to Rs 10,598 cr, income slips to Rs 263 cr
The company had posted a loss of Rs 238 crore in the same period a year ago
Shutdown of CN Rail lines leads to propane shortages in the Maritimes
Businesses and homes across Atlantic Canada are days away from running out of propane as a result of anti-pipeline protests that have cut off rail links across Canada.
Chinese pharma firm in Dundalk suspends travel to and from China
WuXi said it prioritised its employees’ ‘health, safety and wellbeing’
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LIC Housing Finance asks 14 developers to seek AIF funding
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Textile policy to be rolled out by mid 2020
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Yobe Government approves N220.7m for payment of LG retirees
Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved N220.7 million for the payment of retirement benefits to180 retirees from the 17 local government areas
Profits at River Island’s Irish arm rise 53%
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ISO approval for 11 rail stations
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The stock fell 5.6 per cent to end at Rs 2,401 in secondary market trade. A further 1.5 million shares meant for retail investors will be auctioned on Monday.
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Lack of test facilities meant the Kaveri project team had to rush to other countries to validate the components.
Alappuzha bypass to be ready in April
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With the coronavirus threat rampant, Apple Store employees are limiting customer entrance while also screening them in the process
Karnataka is aligned with PM Modi’s$ 5 trillion economy aim: CM
Yediyurappa inaugurates Invest Karnataka-Hubballi Conference
Kraft Heinz downgraded to junk status by Fitch Ratings
Food firm ends up with massive debt load due to deals and jeopardised credit ratings
Lakshmi Vilas Bank needs up to ₹2,000 cr. to stay afloat: CEO
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Leftist Pipeline Protests Shuts Down Canadian Rail Networks
Two Canadian rail networks are suspending trains as protestors continue blockades against a natural gas pipeline project.
Vellore entrepreneurs welcome capital subsidy increase
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River Island’s Irish profits jump more than 50%
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Special centre for turmeric in Erode welcomed
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Sical Logistics posts Q3 loss of ₹48 crore
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UK blue-chip shares fell for a second day on Friday after AstraZeneca and RBS reported underwhelming results, while investors remained unsettled because of concerns over the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the global economy.
Alnylam: RNAi Treatment Sales And Pipeline Excite But Profitability A Concern
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Nirmala Sitharaman to meet industry bodies to assess coronavirus impact
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Shares of Pluralsight plummeted nearly 10% after reporting fourth-quarter results, despite beating Wall Street estimates on the top and bottom line.Investors mulled an in-line revenue guidance for FY2
Ag markets turn mostly lower Friday
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33 per cent of us have ended, or would end a relationship because of a partner's debt: Survey
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A phishing campaign focused on mobile banking used over 200 pages to impersonate legitimate websites for well-known banks in the U.S. and Canada.
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MTNL Q3 loss widens to Rs 1065 crore, revenue dips 14% to Rs 624 crore
Employees cost of MTNL during the reported period stood at Rs 755.48 crore
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Boeing to extend labor contract with engineer's union by four years
U.S. planemaker Boeing Co said it has agreed to a tentative deal with its engineers' union to extend its labor contract by another four years.
Racing car electronics manufacturer goes full-throttle after factory move
A motorsports manufacturer - which makes engine electronics technology for Formula 1's sporting greats - is moving into the fast lane with its new purpose-built factory.
Play the Contrarian And Buy the Dip in Under Armour Stock
UAA stock plunged on awful fourth quarter numbers from the athletic apparel maker, but the sell-off feels overdone.
FOMC minutes unlikely to include new revelations on near-term outlook – TD Securities
"The minutes are unlikely to include any major new revelations on the near-term outlook relative to what was said in the press briefing and this week'
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Important new partnerships will materialize over the next few quarters.
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The state of tracking and data privacy in 2020
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Canada: CPI inflation is projected to firm to 2.4% in January – TD Securities
Previewing next week's macroeconomic data releases from Canada, "CPI inflation is projected to firm to 2.4% in January on a combination of a 0.3% m/m
Roads high on BBMP’s wish list for State budget
The priority is repairing roads that had been dug up for laying water and sewage pipelines
TRON Ecosystem Onboards Blockchain Social Network Steemit
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The Highly Accurate Ethereum Golden Cross is Forming, Is a Major Rally Incoming?
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US manufacturing output hit by Boeing troubles, slips 0.1%
Excluding the production of airplanes and parts, factory production rose 0.3%.
Ford Is In The Doghouse.
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City and province sign preliminary agreement to build four transit projects, including Ontario Line
The city and the province have officially signed off on a preliminary agreement that will pave the way for a nearly $30 billion transit expansion plan.
Major Upgrade Of Constellation Bus Station Begins
Work is starting on a major upgrade to Constellation Station on Auckland’s North Shore which will see the bus station expanded and completely refitted over the next 15 months.
PFD completes afforestation on 250 acres in Murree
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Victory as British Gas reverse meter change that left poor families going hungry
The energy giant agreed to a U-turn after the minimum payment rise, from £1 to £5, attracted a 90,000-strong petition and a story on Mirror Online
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SC completely lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR
The apex court had on November 4 last year banned all construction and demolition activities in Delhi-NCR. About a month later, on December 9, lifted the ban partially and allowed construction activities between 6 AM and 6 PM, after the Central Pollution Control Board had said that air quality index (AQI) level was not severe at that time.
Irish whiskey sales in US on the up as American spirits exports plunge due to tariffs
It marks an even better year for Irish whiskey than 2018 when US sales topped $1 billion for the first time ever.
Pipeline protesters need to 'check their privilege,' Conservative leader says
Outgoing Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said pipeline protesters standing in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs need to "check their privilege" and stand down.
WH adviser Kudlow: Trump administration may propose 10% middle-class tax cut
The Trump administration may propose a 10% middle-class tax cut when they reveal the next tax plan in September, White House economic adviser Larry Ku
GHMC demolition project to get new machines
GHMC may induct heavy machinery into its demolition project to discourage illegal structures cropping up all over the city.Speaking during a media interaction, Commissioner D. S. Lokesh Kumar said the
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Ouseburn shipping container village, likened to Stack and By The River Brew, finally set to go ahead
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The world's largest decentralized and blockchain-based social media, as well as a blogging platform, Steemit, announced a strategic partnership with the
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Consumer Spending Drives Jan. Retail Sales Boost
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State pawnshop Pegadaian on the lookout for fintech partners to develop digital financing
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Amazon, Flipkart seek rollback of new Indian tax on online sellers
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Cisco Remains Big Tech Laggard
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Irish homeowners with €300k mortgage paying €229 more a month than euro area average
Irish homeowners with a €300k mortgage being repaid over 30 years are paying €229 more a month than their euro area counterparts, according to figures released today by the Brokers Ireland group.
Yobe approves N220.7m for payment of LG retirees
Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved N220.7 million for the payment of retirement benefits to180 retirees from the 17 local government
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Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. may close at another record on Friday after hitting new highs every day this week, but bearish bets are climbing too.
After SC rap, DoT withdraws order seeking no coercive action against defaulting telcos
The department's move came after the Supreme Court directed the managing directors and directors of telcos and other firms to explain why contempt action be not taken against them.
Airbus fined €3.6bn for global bribery scandal
One of Bristol's biggest firms used bribes to stack the decks in its favour and win contracts around the globe
Shell Singapore employees instructed to work at home over coronavirus concerns
Shell instructed a number of its Singapore employees to work from home for the time being after the company confirmed that one employee was in close contact with someone who tested positive for
German economy stagnates as eurozone growth reaches 7-year low
Germany, Europe’s largest economy, has recorded a zero growth between October and December, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell.
PMO to banks: NCLT cannot be escape route, refer only NPAs of over ₹200 cr
Move to prevent closure of firms and job losses
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The company's power plants sold 7.375 billion kWh of electricity over the period under review.
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NEITI: Recurrent expenditure of 21 states higher than their FAAC allocations
A new report published by NEITI has shown that the recurrent expenditure of 21 states is higher than their FAAC disbursements
Section of Clacton Pier collapses into sea
The incident happened during structural work to prepare for the installation of a new rollercoaster.
Section of Clacton Pier collapses into sea
The incident happened during structural work to prepare for the installation of a new rollercoaster.
Dip In TrustCo Bank's Price Provides Opportunity
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Watch as Apple employees check the temperature of Beijing store customers
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AutoNation - 2020 Is Shaping Up To Be A Good Year
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CBDT notifies forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes
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Motorists to pay more for fuel
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NY Fed's GDP Nowcast drops to 1.4% for first quarter of 2020 from 1.7%
The US economy is expected to expand by 1.4% in the first quarter of 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest Nowcasting Report showed. "Ne
Canopy Growth shares surge after reporting smaller-than-expected loss
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Farmers urged to stick heads above parapet to build trust
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Enbridge raises bets on U.S. Gulf Coast LNG, reports higher Q4 earnings
Calgary-based Enbridge Inc. is raising its bets on the growing liquefied natural gas export sector on the U.S. Gulf Coast by buying the pipeline that would supply the proposed Rio Grande LNG export facility.
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Section of Clacton Pier collapses into sea
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Belarus to Russia: We'll siphon off your transit oil to Europe if necessary
MINSK — Belarus threatened to siphon off oil from Russia’s transit pipeline to Europe unless Moscow restarted crude supplies and accused the Kremlin on Friday of using energy prices as leverage to try to swallow up its former Soviet neighbor.
Nalgonda MP sanctions ₹ 25 lakh for Hindu cemetery
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BusinessLine wins ANMI award
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Two modern garbage transfer stations on pilot basis
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Atlanta Fed's GDPNow drops to 2.4% from 2.7% for first quarter of 2020
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CPP Investment Board posts 3.6 per cent rate of return for its third quarter
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a return of 3.6 per cent during its most recent quarter, after expenses.
Coronavirus checks carried out at Felixstowe Port
Felixstowe port authorities have screened people on vessels to ensure no-one has been infected with coronavirus.
South Scotland MSP calls for government crunch talks on the state of Ayrshire transport
Brian Whittle has called on the Scottish Government to get serious about improving the area’s road and rail links.
Alstom executive investigated over Italian train crash
ROME (Reuters) - Italian prosecutors have placed a senior executive of engineering group Alstom under investigation after a deadly high-speed train derailment in the northern Italian region of Lodi last week.
Exports contract for sixth straight month, trade deficit shoots up
While imports contracted by 0.7 per cent, the rate of fall was significantly lower than the 8.9 per cent contraction in inbound trade seen in December
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As bad it is, the coronavirus is a short-term problem. It will pass, and when it does, these beaten-up stocks will rebound in a big way.
The Newsette Launches ‘Relationship’ Feature, Touts Sponsorship Model
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Design A Martian City State And You Could Bag Yourself $10,000
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Glencore secures five-year deal to supply cobalt to Samsung SDI
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Rouble rate is important factor in Russia's position on OPEC+ deal – Reuters
Russian oil companies are worried about the risk of a higher rouble rate due to the planned sales of Sberbank, Reuters reported on Friday, citing a so
Residents stall demolition of illegal building
BBMP demolished a portion of the compound wall before learning that the High Court had ordered status quo till Monday
Biz EOD: No relief for telcos in AGR row; WPI inflation worst in 8 months; CCI defends probe against Amazon
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BlackRock Becomes a Symbol for Anticapitalist Fervor in France
Suspicions that the Wall Street giant sought to influence President Macron’s overhaul of the nation’s pension system have made the company a target of protesters.
COBOL stays top of mind for businesses in 2020
Study finds over half of organizations plan to improve existing COBOL systems this year.
Paris-based Qwarry snags €2 million to boost its cookie-free adtech solution
French startup Qwarry, specializing in advertising targeting, has raised €2 million from Normandie Participations, West Web Valley, Apicap and Crédit Agricole Innove in Normandy.
The Highly Accurate Ethereum Golden Cross is Forming, Is a Major Rally Incoming?
Ethereum's stellar performance of late has seen it gain 113% in the six weeks since the start of the year. This achievement reversed a six-month downtrend
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Blockchain can help the NHS and ‘Global Britain’ take off
René Seifert suggests that NHS recruiters must turn to Blockchain-enabled identity verification services as post-Brexit ‘Global Britain’ takes off
EOBI increases pension money from Rs 5250 to Rs 8500 per month
EOBI increases pension money from Rs 5250 to Rs 8500 per month
Chinese Stocks Rise for 7th Consecutive Day Amid Coronavirus Infection
Chinese stocks rose for a seventh day on Wednesday, coinciding with the continuous decline in new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection for eight days on the Chinese mainland outside Hubei province. The development signaled an easing of investors' concerns over the viral outbreak's negative impact on economic growth, according to analysts.
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Dangerous equipment and potentially toxic gases in underground tunnels makes the mining industry particularly susceptible to the risk of workplace fires.
Pipeline protests expected today, governments to meet with First Nations
VICTORIA — Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia’s capital. Protests continue as political leaders look to negotiate solutions, while business leaders, opposition politicians and ordinary people call for immediate action to end the disruptions, which …
Adani Enterprises hits 52-week high after it signs agreement with AAI
The stock rallied for the ninth straight day, up 17 per cent, against 3 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex during the period.
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U.S. economist says impact of COVID-19 on Chinese, world economy limited
CHICAGO, Feb. 13 -- The effect of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, on the Chinese economy will be limited, said Khairy Tourk, a professor of economics with the Stuart School of Business of the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
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Asian shares aim for second week of gains amid virus scare
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German EcoMin: Economy is still experiencing a period of weakness
The German Economy Ministry is out with its assessment of the economy after the fourth quarter 2019 GDP showed stagnation. Key Quotes: German economy
4 crew poisoned by fumigation, 1 died, France
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Telkom Kenya Makes it Even Easier to Top-up From M-PESA With New Menu
Mobile data wars have always been a norm in Kenya, and for the most part, consumers benefit from the tussles because operators are tasked to front bargains to appeal to their customers. Telkom Kenya, for instance, is known for its tens of data products that have been developed to be attractive to different consumers and […]
GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Faces rejection near two-month old descending trend-line
The GBP/JPY cross failed to capitalize on the previous session's goodish intraday positive move and witnessed a modest pullback during the early Europ
Vice premier stresses stable employment amid epidemic
BEIJING, Feb. 13 -- Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua has called for all-out efforts to ensure stable employment amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.
European shares hit record even as coronavirus shows no signs of peaking
Stock markets across the world ticked higher on Friday, even as investors debated whether China's coronavirus outbreak would cause long-lasting ...
Sensex rises over 200 pts; Nifty above 12,200
According to traders, domestic equities advanced tracking significant foreign fund inflow ahead of the release of wholesale inflation data.
The Perils Of Late-Cycle Investing
It may well be that structured credit hedge funds constitute a sensible vehicle for riding the remaining bucks of the late bull and surviving the downturn when it arrives.Structured credit hedge funds
The Biggest Challenges IT Teams Face On Data Integration Initiatives
IT developers are rarely starting from scratch when it comes to integration, writes Mike Kiersey, Principal Technologist at Boomi.
Japan: GDP will see a severe contraction – Westpac
Economists forecast a sharp drop in Q4 GDP for Japan, Westpac Institutional Bank reports. USD/JPY is trading at 109.805 after rising since the start o
Firefighters calendar too hot to handle and anti-pipeline protests; In The News for Feb. 14
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 14 … What we are watching in Canada … Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists …
Bitcoin Daily: US Treasury’s Mnuchin Says ‘Significant’ New Crypto Rules In Works; Spain’s FC Barcelona To Create Team Token
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said that the federal government would be rolling out new regulations regarding cryptocurrency soon.
Chemical plant bosses apologise after flaring lights up sky
ExxonMobil said the incident, which sparked concern among local residents, occurred as it attempts to restart the Mossmorran site.
German economy stagnated in fourth quarter
FRANKFURT — Growth ground to a halt at the end of the year in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell. The figure underlines the challenge facing the eurozone.
Wells Fargo invests in crypto monitoring firm Elliptic
San Francisco-based banking giant Wells Fargo has invested US$5 million in British startup Elliptic, a provider of risk management systems for the cryptocurrency sector. The investment came from Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, the venture unit of the fourth-largest US bank by assets, as an extension of Elliptic’s US$23 million Series B funding round announced in…
The Australian Dollar Cheers RBA's Optimism but Virus Concerns Tipped to Weigh
The Pound vs Australian Dollar: Latest GBP/AUD Forecasts, News and Analysis
Indonesia: IDR limited pressure in the wake of a rate cut – TDS
Low inflation and slower growth are the reasons cited by strategists at TD Securities to forecast a rate cut of 25 basis points in Indonesia. This mea
Bailed-out RBS to rebrand as NatWest
Royal Bank of Scotland is calling time on its recent checkered past, rebranding as NatWest and setting out new goals to become a 'purpose-led bank' focused on enterprise, learning and climate.
Euro skids to new low ahead of GDP data, dollar shines
LONDON, Feb 14 — The euro eased to another nearly three-year low today as investors worried about slowing growth momentum in the euro zone ahead of an estimate of how its economy performed in the fourth quarter. The European single currency has lost 1 per cent so far this week and is on track for...
How to Be Confident (Not Arrogant) and Win Over New Clients
Let your experience, track record and satisfied customers do the talking.
How Greyhound Bus Makes Fraudsters Play Fare
The Merchant Fraud Decisioning Playbook examines new fraud threats against merchants and how businesses, payment providers and security players are responding.
CyberArk delivers Blueprint for privileged access management success
CyberArk Blueprint helps customers take a future-proof, phased and measurable approach to reducing privilege-related risk.
Firefighters calendar too hot to handle and anti-pipeline protests; In The News for Feb. 14
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 14 …
Gold in search of a firm direction, stuck in a range around $1575 region
Gold lacked any firm directional bias and oscillated in a narrow trading band around the $1575 region through the early European session on Friday. A
The digital customer experience in banking: 2020 outlook
For the first time, trust has been usurped by customer experience as the chief factor considered by customers when choosing their bank.
Internet of things customers look to create partnerships - IDC
New Zealand's large enterprises seek to build and maintain commercial relationships and partnerships with Internet of Things (IoT) vendors.
Gains in AUD/USD look limited for the time being – UOB
FX Strategists at UOB Group believe AUD/USD will likely move into a consolidative phase in the next sessions. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “Our expectatio
Ahead of Trump's visit, govt offers to import US dairy, chicken to seal elusive trade deal
India, the world's largest milk-producing nation, has traditionally restricted dairy imports to protect the livelihoods of 80 million rural households involved in the industry
Top NMC shareholder Muhairi quits board amid turmoil
Abu Dhabi-based healthcare group has faced turbulent time since report questioning finances
Chemical plant bosses apologise after flaring lights up sky
ExxonMobil said the incident, which sparked concern among local residents, occurred as it attempts to restart the Mossmorran site.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg wants ‘new framework’ for digital tax
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday backed moves by the OECD group of free-market economies to reform the way online giants are taxed worldwide, even if that means companies like his...
Ramaphosa plan is no quick fix for South Africa’s energy woes
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plans to overhaul the energy industry have some way to go before they provide answers to the nation’s crippling power shortages.
Pfizer Q3 net profit climbs 5%, operational revenue up at Rs 514 cr
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 131.94 crore for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, Pfizer Ltd said in a filing to BSE.
Market LIVE: After SC AGR order on modification pleas by telcos, RIL, Airtel gain, Vodafone Idea falls
Share Market News Today | Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Bharti Airtel was the top gainer, up 3.54 per cent, followed by Bajaj-Auto, RIL and Sun Pharma. On the flip IndusInd Bank was the top loser.
How To Build A Digital ID In Layers
In an interview with PYMNTS, Trulioo COO Zac Cohen cautions against a "one-size-fits-all" approach to digital identity.
EUR/USD depressed near 1.0830 ahead of EMU data
After bottoming out (and printing fresh 2020 lows) in the 1.0830/25 band, EUR/USD has managed to regain some poise, trim part of the daily losses and
FTSE 100 CAPE Valuation And Long-Term Forecast
Over the last 30 or so years, the FTSE 100's CAPE ratio has averaged 18.4. The current value of 15.6 is obviously below that, so the FTSE 100 is cheap, right?Looking at CAPE data for multiple indices
Royal Bank of Scotland Group changing name to NatWest Group plc as most customers are in England
THE Royal Bank of Scotland Group announced it was renaming itself NatWest – as most customers are south of the border. The rebranding of the Edinburgh-based plc after 51 years is the first ma…
India offers to open up poultry, dairy markets for trade deal with Trump
India, the world's largest milk-producing nation, has traditionally restricted dairy imports to protect the livelihoods of 80 million rural households involved in the industry
STR: U.S. hotel construction up 6.8% in January
HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE - STR's hotel pipeline data for the U.S. showed 1,615 projects accounting for 208,807 rooms in construction as of the end of January 2020. This represented a 6.8% year-over-year increase in the number of rooms in the final phase of the development pipeline. “The industry is now up to more than 208,000 rooms in construction, which is as close as the country has come to the prior end-of-month peak of 211,700 in December 2007,” said Bobby Bowers, STR’s senior
Price of surgical mask may go up by P2-P4 per piece
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) may allow stores and pharmacies to sell surgical masks at higher prices due to the increasing cost of raw materials here and abroad amid the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
Inside iearn.finance: a DeFi Aggregator for Optimized Yield Opportunities
The iearn.finance platform is described "an aggregator of interest-earning DeFi opportunities."
Mexico: Banxico changes style as cut rates – TDS
Banxico has substantially changed the style of its monetary policy decision statements. February’s rate cut has introduced somewhat more hawkish eleme
Shares step back as hopes of early end to coronavirus fade
Global shares eased on Friday, as investors were spooked by a sharp rise in the number of coronavirus cases in China this week while oil prices ...
AfDB refutes World Bank President’s remarks on Africa’s debt profile
The AfDB responds to World Bank President's David Malpass recent remarks about multilateral development banks contributing to Africa’s debt profile.
Sarb moves to sell stake in African Bank
Sarb sees the disposal process being completed within 18–24 months after a suitable buyer is identified.
Samsung's jailed board chairman quits
SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics’ (005930.KS) board Chairman Lee Sang-hoon, who was convicted and jailed for sabotaging union activities, has resigned from the South Korean company, it said on Friday.
Talking about finance can temper the flames among couples
But not communicating money goals and values on a regular basis can lead to secrecy, resentment and blame in a relationship
Reuters: Oil prices stabilize, set for weekly gain on hopes for supply cut
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allied producers are considering cutting output by up to 2.3 million barrels per day.
Russian oil firms favor extending than deepening output cuts - S&P Global Platts
Citing the Chiefs of Russia’s oil giants, S&P Global Platts reports that a majority of the Russian oil companies back the case for oil output cut exte
AGR fallout: Telecom tariff may go up by 20-25%
Telecom tariffs may go up by 25 per cent, as operators try to recover the money they will pay out for settling the dues related to Adjusted Gross Revenue. The SC order directing the telecom companies
The numbers that could reward the RBA's optimism
Upbeat company profit results, better readings from consumers and another record sharemarket high are backing the Reserve Bank's optimistic view on the economy.
S&P affirms India's rating at 'BBB-' with stable outlook
Fiscal deficits have exceeded the government's plan, S&P said, adding it expects limited consolidation over the next few years.
CGS-CIMB launches online trading platform for retail investors
With the launch of an online trading platform, PT CGS-CIMB Sekuritas Indonesia hopes to get more individuals to invest in Indonesia's stock market.
Ramaphosa unveils overhaul of South African energy industry
The government will invite private companies to submit bids to supply additional renewable energy to the grid.
Boeing to extend labor contract with engineer's union by four years
(Reuters) - U.S. planemaker Boeing Co (BA.N) said it has agreed to a tentative deal with its engineers’ union to extend its labor contract by another four years.
KZN Post Office staff on alert after 'dodgy parcel' makes Joburg staff sick
Customers are cautioned that it is illegal to post any illegal, hazardous or poisonous substance
GBP/USD: Bulls asking out the pound
Gains on the cable are set to continue as technical indicators point at that, according to an analyst at FXStreet Yohay Elam. Key quotes “The four-hou
TSMC becomes first Taiwan individual stock added to Global Islamic Indexes
Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturing giant expects more business opportunities from Middle East
Chips are down as Toshiba logs ¥145.63 billion loss for April-December
Toshiba Corp. said Friday it posted a group net loss of ¥145.63 billion ($1.32 billion) in the April-December period due to the sluggish performance of its
FTC to Review Influencer Marketing Rules
The FTC will review its influencer marketing rules as it calls for improved disclosure for endorsements on social media platforms.
BOE’s Carney sees silver lining after Brexit hit to UK economy
The outgoing Bank of England (BOE) Governor Mark Carney warned over the economic risks of the UK leaving the European Union (EU), in an exclusive inte
Pipeline protests expected today, governments to meet with First Nations
VICTORIA — Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.
Despite swelling revenue deficit, Tamil Nadu presents a tax-free Budget
Drop in Centre’s share causes strain
Four years’ funding for National Park
A GRANT of up to £100,000 has been approved for 2020 for the body responsible for safeguarding and developing the Jersey National Park, with further funding lined up for the next three years.
It's time to step up your risk assessment approach
Focus must be on identifying as many issues as possible rather than aiming to provide a clean report.
India's curbs on Malaysian palm imports disrupts global edible oil trade
Malaysia's latest palm export data revealed the impact of India's restrictions, with shipments to India in January falling 85% from a year earlier to 46,876 tonnes, the lowest since 2011
Analyzing The Safety Of Goodyear's 5.4% Yielding Dividend
Goodyear Tire & Rubber has had a tough year with earnings contracting, and shares losing roughly half of their value.The company's dividend now yields 5.4% and is currently viable despite the near-ter
Pipeline protests expected to continue, governments to meet with First Nations
Anti-pipeline protests that have severed vital freight and passenger rail links across Canada could heat up today, with the added threat of activists planning to shut down government offices in British Columbia's capital.
Standard Life Aberdeen boss Keith Skeoch confirmed as new chair of Investment Association
Standard Life Aberdeen chief executive Keith Skeoch has been appointed as the new chairman of the Investment Association (IA), whose members manage some £7.7 trillion of assets.
Tunnel collapses at Mozambique ruby mine kill 11 illegal miners
At least eleven illegal miners in northern Mozambique’s Montepuez ruby mine have died following a series of tunnel collapses over three days.
South Sudan ‘ignores reports on oil pollution and birth defects’
Four separate environmental reports seen by journalists have never been released publicly.
Hundreds turn up for Harvest Money expo
One of the trainers Benedict Rwakabale, called on farmers to come and learn various skills in farming.
World ATM Congress 2020: FABEC OPS Theatre hosts operations experts from around the world
FABEC OPS Theatre returns to World ATM Congress 2020 with a bold agenda centred on new operational concepts including urban air mobility, dynamic airspace configuration, initial Trajectory-Based Operations (iTBO), data sharing, resilience management, interdependencies of ATM performance, understanding delay, and the value of forecasts. The presentations, chosen from more than 50 requests received from five continents, provide valuable insight into new systems entering the market. Speakers will share their experiences and exchange views with industry experts in an international forum
Canada: Housing market is back – NBF
Economists at the National Bank of Canada Financial markets summarize the situation of the Canadian housing market which has recovered since a year ag
CBDT backs PM Modi's claim; says only 2,200 professionals declared income above Rs 1 crore in FY19
PM Modi drew flak for his comments recently only 2,200 professionals declared income above Rs 1 crore per annum but CBDT has clarified that it's true
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on news of stimulus package
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Bursa Malaysia ended higher today as market sentiment was lifted following news that the government will unveil an economic stimulus package to address the Covid-19 outbreak on February 27. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 5.30 points to its intraday...
Govt willing to do more beyond Budget to boost growth: Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said that if required, the government would take more steps beyond Budget announcements.
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Slashes 15% Staff
Galaxy Digital, a crypto merchant bank established by Michael Novogratz, has cut its staff by 13 - around 15 percent of its total workforce.
Chemical plant bosses apologise after flaring lights up sky
ExxonMobil said the incident, which sparked concern among local residents, occurred as it attempts to restart the Mossmorran site.