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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 […]
weight loss - reducing inflammatuion may be the key | TheHealthSite.com
Weight loss - Your weight gain may be due to inflammation. But you can still lose weight by following our easy and safe tips.
Mumps warning after 5,042 cases - highest number in a decade
In 1998, doctor Andrew Wakefield led a study that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. His work was subsequently discredited and he was struck off
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
Karnataka shutdown for jobs to Kannadigas
About 100 pro-Kannada outfits began a day-long shutdown in Karnataka on Thursday under a common banner, seeking more jobs for Kannadigas
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.
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.
Combining F1 with DTM will be 'difficult' - Kubica
Robert Kubica admits he will have a very busy year in 2020.
Beeping power bank in unclaimed bag triggers bomb scare in SC
The area outside Court 4, which remains usually crowded, was cordoned off for a while
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 […]
Nationals turncoat was third cab off the rank in Labor ambush
When Llew O'Brien turned on the government on Monday and did a deal with Labor, the crossbench and fellow rebel Nationals to be elected as Deputy Speaker, he spoke of the "honour'' of having such a role bestowed upon him.
Copper: Car sales to hit the red metal – ANZ
A move below $5,700/t was near before base metals were able to recover. There are still troubles on the horizon for the red metal as auto sales in Chi
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
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...
Punjab: Just one MLA volunteered to pay tax on salary drawn from govt
CM had appealed to them to do so two years ago, as it would save the strained exchequer Rs 52 lakh; MLA Kuljit Singh Nagra says he pays Rs 80,000 as tax each year
Nuno Espirito Santo comments on shock rumours of Wolves exit
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has admitted he is still waiting on a new contract offer but remains relaxed over his future.
Deals: Low Prices Hit 13-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pro (Up to $300 Off)
Amazon and Adorama have introduced new sales on the 2019 13-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, with deals taking as much as $300 off select models. ...
Bigg Boss 13: Do You Think Asim Riaz Truly Loves Himanshi Khurana?
Asim Riaz has time and again, professed his love for Himanshi Khurana in Bigg Boss 13 house. However, reports of his secret love affair with Shruti Tuli resurfaced and he denied them saying it's all a thing of the past. Do you think he is genuinely in love with Himanshi or is it just for the show?
Snack World The Dungeon Crawl – Gold Review
The full title of Level-5’s Snack World, its latest property to receive a western release, really says it all. A name like Snack World The Dungeon Crawl - Gold, practically telegraphs that what follows will be a juvenile, derivative mess -- and that’s exactly what we get.
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.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Government formation talks run on, a CAB raid and a new James Bond theme song.
Is This New York City’s Nicest Public Bathroom?
A curbside kiosk in Midtown Manhattan has rotating toilet seat covers, classical music and an attendant.
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.
Scholarly journals work together to disseminate knowledge in ob-gyn
Citation rates of scholarly journal articles are tracked in many medical specialties and can affect health care treatment and research. Until the publication of a recent Rutgers-led study in JAMA Network ...
Why business community isn’t happy with govt amid virus crisis
At the beginning of this month, the Hospital Authority (HA) claimed that its stock of protective gear for frontline healthcare workers was enough to meet the requirements for at least 90 days. Nevertheless, Dr. Deacons Yeung Tai-kong, HA’s cluster services director, suggested otherwise recently, as he said that given the dramatic upsurge in usage, particularly…
BS6 Hyundai cars available with up to Rs 1.10 lakh discount
Hyundai is offering discounts on its range of BS6-compliant cars, for the month of February 2020. Click here for more details.
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
New Mercedes F1 car hits the track at Silverstone
Mercedes has released the first images of the W11, the car Lewis Hamilton will use to defend his title.
Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone's yearly prepaid plans will help you save money: Here's how
Despite the price hike in December, the companies have not lessened the benefits and it has only gotten better.
'I have my good and bad days. This is normal for people my age' - Pele
Three-time World Cup winner Pele – who turns 80 in October – rejected claims over his health on Thursday.
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.
Singapore PM says recession possible due to coronavirus outbreak
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s economy could enter recession due to the blow from the coronavirus outbreak, its prime minister said on Friday, adding that the city-state was bracing for a “significant” hit in the coming quarters.
CCI defends probe against Amazon; says company's claim unfounded
CCI counsel told Karnataka High Court that law gave the commission full jurisdiction to investigate Amazon for potential anti-competitive activity
Misguided Attempts To Improve The Housing Situation
Today there have been calls to rehash the capital gains tax argument and restrict the ability for rental property owners to borrow funds. These are misguided calls.
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 […]
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.
Three says it will finally bring 5G to customers by the end of February
Rival network EE launched its 5G offering in May last year
Zambia banks reap record profits from government debt
Stanbic posted a profit before tax and costs of 1.72bn kwacha last year.
Wolves manager Nuno Santo opens up on his contract situation at Molineux
The Wolves boss is relaxed about his future but says talks have not started over a new deal.The Wolves boss is relaxed about his future but says talks have not started over a new deal.
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 […]
Arbroath group defends £22k spend on arch and omitting local firms from building it
Arbroath Community Council has defended its £20,000-plus spend on a high street welcome sign in the wake of a storm over the outlay and design of the town centre structure.
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group joins calls for business rates reform
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has said that with the British high street on "life support" the Treasury must take action on business rates reform.
US charges Chinese company Huawei with plotting to steal trade secrets
Donald Trump has repeatedly raised national security concerns about Huawei.
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
California agricultural employers, workers approach smoke concerns differently
In 2018, California wildfires burned more than 1.8 million acres and caused smoke to drift hundreds of miles. As the frequency and intensity of wildfires increases with climate change, California agricultural ...
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...
Airtel offers to pay Rs 10,000 cr by Feb 20, rest before next hearing date
Airtel owes nearly Rs 35,586 crore, including licence fee and spectrum usage charge, to the government
Plymouth Argyle closely monitoring Storm Dennis conditions ahead of Crewe Alexandra game
Gales and heavy rain are forecast tomorrow as Home Park stages the top-of-the-table clash
Kvitova withdraws from St. Petersburg with illness
Third-seeded Petra Kvitova had been due to play Ekaterina Alexandrova in the quarterfinals. Kvitova said the unspecified illness had bothered her during Thursday's three-set win over Alison van Uytvanck.
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
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,
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.
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.
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
Wishaw couple find true love and new jobs thanks to employment programme
Gemma and Ross Johnstone are set to celebrate their first Valentine’s Day as Mr and Mrs after meeting at a night out to celebrate the success of Project Search Lanarkshire.
Watchdog slams new social media measures in Pakistan
Pakistani legal expert Yasser Hamdani, however, described the measures as "unconstitutional", saying the law was "designed to curb freedom of speech and expression in the country".
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.
Skoda Enyaq: Brand's new EV crossover named
The Czech brand loves its unusual model names, and its vital new EV takes the cake
Renault reports net losses of 141 million euros in 2019
Renault said its outlook for 2020 was bleak with a fresh fall in operational profitability, a statement said Friday.
U.S. January core retail sales unchanged; December revised down
Sales at clothing stores declined by the most since 2009
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.
When Push Comes to Shove, Palminteri Gets the Job Done
KEYT reporter John Palminteri has gone viral in local channels for pushing a photobombing selfie taker out of his live camera shot on Tuesday.
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
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
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
Struggling Morocco oasis risks becoming mirage
SKOURA (Morocco), Feb 14 — Dead palm trees lie on dry, yellowish earth near an abandoned adobe house in Morocco’s arid southeast, as drought threatens ancient oases. “I grew up in this oasis and I have seen it shrink,” says 53-year-old Mohamed El Houkari, who lives in Skoura, a rural oasis...
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
EU jobs commissioner: Workers must have right to disconnect
’We’re not robots,’ says Nicolas Schmit.
Weight loss drug Belviq pulled from market over FDA cancer risk concerns
The prescription medication has been in clinical trials that the FDA say show patients could get cancer.
Bristol Rovers boss Ben Garner remains focused on long-term project despite winless start at the Gas
The Gas boss is not panicking despite going 11 games without a win.
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.
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.
Club owners meet to discuss forming company to run the League of Ireland
Shelbourne investor Andrew Doyle is driving the project
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
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.
Toyota's Supra is Mad and Bad But Better Than a BMW Z4
Toyota’s wild and wonderful Supra is the fifth generation of this much-loved sports car and it’s also one of the maddest incarnations the Japanese carmaker has produced. However, while it’s definitely a lot more interesting to look at than it’s direct counterpart, the BMW Z4, there’s no escaping the fact that it does actually feature rather a lot of BMW in it.
ESIC to hike confinement expenses for maternity services to Rs 7,500
The decision was taken at an ESIC meeting chaired by Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar on Thursday
Elanco Seeks Clearance To Acquire Bayer's Animal Health Business
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Elanco Animal Health Inc. seeking clearance to acquire Bayer AG’s animal health business.
Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
Is It Time To Say ‘Goodbye, Vodafone?’ Choice Is Government Takeover Or Bankruptcy
The political cost of offering huge bailouts can be high.
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
Minimum Wage: Kogi workers to get better deal — NLC Chairman
Kogi NLC Chairman, Onuh Edoka has charged workers in the state to remain resolute as the labour leader struggle for the new minimum wage...
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.
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.
Gold bond formation tracked in real time using new molecular spectroscopy technique
The bond created between two gold atoms in a molecule has been observed as it forms, thanks to a new technique developed by RIKEN chemists. This measurement resolves a controversy over the mechanism by ...
Hero customer foils shoplifter with shopping trolley
Officers in Georgia chased the suspect into a car park of a Home Depot store where a bystander shoved the cart into him.
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.
Approval processes for clinical practice guideline create conflict of interest
Most clinical practice guidelines in the U.S. are created by medical specialty societies. While there is widespread awareness of the potential for intellectual and financial conflict of interest by individual panel members, there is little recognition of the potential for the processes used by guideline panels to create conflict of interest.
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.”
Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
The challenges of compliance in an as-a-service world
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) is rapidly replacing applications that were once hosted on-premises. There are compelling reasons for switching to SaaS. Costs are lower, there’s no in-house equipment or software to deal with, and no updates or patches to manage. Organizations are obviously aware of the advantages. Experts at Gartner estimate that SaaS global revenue will exceed $94 billion in 2019, up 18.5 percent over 2018. The outlook for future growth is even more promising, with projections that revenue will soar to $143.7 billion by 2022.
Yandex claims 2 million self-driving car miles, double in 4 months
Yandex's autonomous cars have driven 2 million miles to date, double the figure reported in October and 4 times the number announced in August.
Mining ban has shaved ₹7,000 crore off Goa’s economy, says report
Ban has severely impacted jobs, says CMIE report
Hero customer foils shoplifter with shopping trolley
Officers in Georgia chased the suspect into a car park of a Home Depot store where a bystander shoved the cart into him.
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.
More people failed to pay property taxes in 2019: City of Regina
“The numbers are a little bit different from last year, a little bit higher.”
Tesla prices its second offering of stock at $767 apiece
Tesla priced its second offering of stock at $767 apiece Friday.
Mary Lou McDonald warns smaller parties of FF-FG coalition
Sinn Féin leader critical of ‘old boys club’ refusal to consider coalition with the party
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
How to wear big sleeves
This year, the volume has moved up the arm – it’s less floaty and romantic, more muscular
Shops and apartments plans withdrawn
Plans to transform a disused piece of land that has become a magnet for fly-tipping into shops and apartments have been withdrawn.
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
Sinn Fein leader hits out at ‘old boys’ club’ of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael
The prospect of a second election is on the horizon.
Renault reports first net losses in decade for 2019
French carmaker Renault said Friday it went into the red last year for the first time in a decade on lower sales and a falling contribution from its Japanese partner Nissan.
These 15 matchmaking and social media startups want to change how we connect
The first thing that comes to mind when we think of social platforms and matchmaking is usually dating apps, but the potential of matchmaking algorithms goes way beyond making personal connections. Sometimes all you’re looking for is a developer with the right tech skills to get your fantasy project off the ground, or someone who […]
Renault plans US$2.2b ‘no taboos’ cost cuts after first loss in a decade
PARIS, Feb 14 — Renault’s first loss in a decade triggered a no-taboos commitment to cut costs by €2 billion (RM9.1 billion) over the next three years from the carmaker today, as it tries to put the Carlos Ghosn affair behind it. As ex-Volkswagen brand manager Luca de Meo prepares to take...
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
PS5 and Xbox Series X survey: enter to win a £250 / $300 Amazon voucher
Take T3's Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Microsoft Xbox Series X next generation gaming survey to stand a chance of winning
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.
Most Americans Would Prefer an Unexpected Financial Challenge to a Romantic Breakup
People seem to value their hearts over their wallets, according to a new survey.
Several drugs at Jan Aushadi Kendras recalled over quality test
Several batches of generic medicines being sold at Jan Aushadi Kendras, some 632 in Karnataka, and more pan-India have been recalled after failing standard quality tests of state drug controller,
Andy Carroll future at Newcastle plunged into doubt over medical mystery
Striker Andy Carroll returned to his beloved Newcastle in the summer but has once again been stricken down by injuries and bad luck.
Canada's Telus to launch 5G network with Huawei gear - Financial Post
Will use Chinese gear "out of the gate".
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.
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.
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...
Hero MotoCorp launches BS-VI compliant Splendor+, price starts at Rs 59,600
The company also introduced BS-VI versions of its two scooter models -- Destini 125 and Maestro Edge 125 with price starting at Rs 64,310 and Rs 67,950
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
South Australia won't have to Pyne for jobs
There will be no dearth of opportunities for Aussies, not least those fluent in French, writes Rowan Dean.
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
Why “De-growth” Shouldn’t Scare Businesses
There’s opportunity in an economy that produces and consumes less.
How social media makes breakups that much worse
Imagine flipping through your Facebook News Feed on Valentine's Day and spotting a notification that your ex is now "in a relationship."
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.
Leaking away essential resources actually helps cells grow
Experts have been unable to explain why cells, from bacteria to humans, leak essential chemicals necessary for growth into their environment. New mathematical models reveal that leaking metabolites—substances ...
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.
Train derails in Penn Station tunnel, causing delays for rush-hour commuters
A work train derailed in a Pennsylvania Station tunnel, causing mass delays for rush hour commuters Friday morning.
"The people in the suits, in the expensive boardrooms, are nerds now"
At the Yorkshire Games Festival, Mike Bithell discussed John Wick Hex as part of a positive shift in the way movie licenses are handled
Finn Harps boss Ollie Horgan eager to bring in new striker before transfer window closes
Horgan is hoping to bolster his attacking options before the close of the window next weekend
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.
Hero customer foils shoplifter with shopping trolley
Officers in Georgia chased the suspect into a car park of a Home Depot store where a bystander shoved the cart into him.
The virus infecting Xi Jinping's leadership
An explosive essay denouncing the Communist Party's handling of the coronavirus is raising questions about whether Xi Jinping can survive the crisis.
Barnsley co-chairman in talks to buy new club – ‘Moving in right direction’, deal could be done at €8-10m
Already invested in two clubs, Chien Lee is looking to put money in a third after selling Nice to Englishman Jim Ratcliffe back in August 2019. The American entrepreneur is currently the co-chairman of Barnsley FC, who were recently promoted back to the Championship, and has money placed in Swiss club FC Thun. Well, according
Remedy is working on four games right now, Vanguard to be long-term service-based multiplayer game
Remedy has announced that it is currently working on four games/projects.
Man who struggled to walk has life back thanks to huge weight loss
Gordon Davidson had been miserable after piling on the pounds and reaching his heaviest weight of 18 stone.
Rumour: PS5's Price Could Be High After Sony Struggles with Expensive Components
Flash memory in high demand
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
"I beat myself up" | Alan Quinlan on overcoming self-doubt
Alan Quinlan joined OTBAM to give a revealing insight into the vulnerability behind his confident...
The daily business briefing: February 14, 2020
Prosecutors file more charges against Huawei, a judge halts a Microsoft military contract contested by Amazon, and more
Tax Appeals Commission dismisses bank’s attempt to write off Revenue bill
Unidentified bank facing assessment of €1.4 million
Bigg Boss 13: Mahira Sharma's First Posts After Eviction Are Dedicated To Paras Chhabra- Sidharth Shukla; Lady Thanks Them For Support
Mahira Sharma was recently evicted from Bigg Boss 13 and she took to Twitter after her eviction and thanked Paras Chhabra and Sidharth Shukla for being with her through the difficult journey
CSC offers course on emotional intelligence
As far as the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is concerned, emotional intelligence (EI) is needed by government leaders to manage people well.
Thief steals man’s phone, clear out his bank account and takes additional loan
A man has been left totally devastated after his phone was stolen and the thief cleared out his bank account then took a loan with the account. Social media user, Benson, cried out after his father's
Renault plans $2.2 billion 'no taboos' cost cuts after first loss in a decade
PARIS (Reuters) - Renault’s (RENA.PA) first loss in a decade triggered a no-taboos commitment to cut costs by 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) over the next three years from the carmaker on Friday, as it tries to put the Carlos Ghosn affair behind it.
Nvidia’s “in pretty good shape on supply” with next-gen GPUs on different nodes
Jen-Hsun Huang warns Nvidia still "won't have ample supply" of GPUs this year despite next-gen chips being on different nodes
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.
Popular Preprint Servers Face Closure Because of Money Troubles
The rise of preprint repositories has helped scientists worldwide to share results and get feedback quickly. But several platforms that serve researchers in emerging economies are struggling to raise money to stay afloat. One, which hosts research from Indonesia, has decided to close because of this...
Housing providers must become insight-driven to increase fire safety
Mark Holdsworth, Director at Civica argues here that housing providers must become insight-driven to increase fire safety
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.
‘No one has perfect career, you make mistakes and grow’: Ross Taylor on 100 Tests
Ross Taylor has learnt to live with his imperfections as he stands on the cusp of a coveted 100th Test of his career.
UEFA receives record requests for Euro 2020 tickets
UEFA has received approximately 28.3 million requests for 2.5 million available tickets at the 2020 European Championship, double the amount sought in the...
Farewell, Uber Cup heroine: Shuttler Tati Sumirah dies at 68
Tati Sumirah is remembered as a dedicated, passionate shuttler who raised the Indonesian women's team to international prominence in the 1970s.
The 10 best CBD gummies to buy this year
The CBD industry is largely unregulated, so there are companies out there that try to take advantage of consumers’ ignorance.
Three offers Scots FREE 5G upgrade in towns and cities – find out if yours is on the list
SCOTS Three customers will have access to the network’s free super-fast 5G speeds by the end of the month. The firm’s 5G offering will be available on mobiles in 65 locations, including…
Julia Ebner: ‘There's an adrenaline rush in undercover work, getting inside a far-right movement’
Julia Ebner spent two years infiltrating far-right networks. The counter-extremism expert discusses fear, loathing and democracy in an age of disinformation
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
You've Never Heard of the C-Suite Targeting Scam, but It's a Killer
A widespread but far less understood scam cost U.S. businesses more than $1.7 billion in 2019.
Kalyani Priyadarshan on her Malayalam debut : This is the industry I most wanted to get into
As Kalyani Priyadarshan débuts in Malayalam films with Varane Aavashyamund, she talks about her excitement and of overcoming the expectations of being a star child
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
Young doctors anxiously wait for jobs while state hospitals battle to treat patients
The doctors said they had been waiting since December to be placed in their community service posts after completing their ...
Former Starbreeze executive convicted of insider trading
Overkill's The Walking Dead continues to haunt Starbreeze.
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
In Hot U.S. Jobs Market, Half of College Grads Are Missing Out
Millions of Americans are seeing little return from their expensive college degrees -- even in today’s hot jobs market.
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?
Malaysia's modest GDP growth in line with neighbouring countries: Azmin
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s modest gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.3 per cent last year is considered better than some of its neighbours, said Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.
BSNL increases validity of this long term prepaid plan: Know price and other benefits
Other than 250 minutes of voice calls, the plan offers access to Personalised Ringback Tones (PRBT) for 60 days. It does not include any high-speed data benefits.
China’s virus crackdown leaves millions working at home
The China's government extended the Lunar New Year holiday to keep factories and offices closed. Cinemas, and other tourist sites shut down.
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
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.
EU spending tens of millions of euros a year to promote meat eating
Campaigns to promote consumption of pork and veal labelled ‘indefensible’ in light of health and climate concerns
ICAO forecasts $4-5 billion hit to first-quarter airline revenue from virus
ICAO forecast global airline revenue could fall by $4bn to $5bn in the first quarter due to flight cancellations linked to the coronavirus
Family's winning Winnie the Pooh Lego set to go on sale
A Suffolk family have beat off tough competition from around the world to have their creation selected to become an official Lego product.
MOH urges private sector to step up Covid-19 precautionary measures
KUALA LUMPUR: The private sector is encouraged to take precautionary steps amid the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
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
Lion Air offers discounts to rev up business amid virus fears
Indonesia’s largest low-cost carrier is offering significant price cuts for flights to and from three destinations in the country as the aviation business is weighed down by concern over the coronavirus outbreak.
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
New NIRA board tasked to expedite issuance of identity cards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Chief Justice has tasked the newly appointed Board Members of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to restore confidence among citizens in the issuance of the National Identity Cards. Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo said several Ugandans have been left in a state of uncertainty by the delays …
‘If you’re good enough you’re old enough’: Social media goes wild over 15-year-old’s historic feat
Mohamed Toure tore up the history books when the 15-year-old became the A-League’s youngest-ever scorer for Adelaide United on Friday night.
Gang of Four Pay Homage to Andy Gill with This Heaven Gives Me Migraine
The collection of tracks includes songs that Andy Gill worked on before his death as well as two tracks featuring his voice.
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.
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.
Sony is "Struggling" to Keep PS5 Production Costs Down
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A Senior BBC Boss Who Gave A Speech To Hedge Fund Managers Is Still Involved In A Review Of Rules On Staff Speaking Arrangements
Kamal Ahmed apologised to BBC staff over the £12,000 speaking fee and said he would not take the money.
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).
€17m jackpot winner has contacted lotto HQ
THE winner of the €17 million EuroMillions lotto jackpot has contacted the National Lottery's headquarters.
UK drive: The Volvo S60 T5 is a delightfully comfortable executive car
The S60 is the first Volvo to bin off diesel engines, but that’s certainly not harming this car’s winning formula, as Ted Welford finds out…
Some Potential Swaps To Consider (If You Own The Sell Fund)
RVI to OPP, MMT to EHI, CIK to DHY, FLC/PSF to FPF, DSL to DBL, EFR to BSL, BLW to VLT.The buy candidate is not necessarily a buy on its own but it's cheaper and we think better to own here than the s
Tesla's Giga New York is poised to meet a critical workforce target
It appears that Tesla will be meeting its workforce goals in its Gigafactory New York facility, with the company reportedly only a few hundred workers short of its 1,460 target for April 2020. With this in mind, Tesla seems poised to meet its end of its deal with the state, avoiding a potential $41.2 million […]
Pain At The Pump As Fuel Prices Increase In February Review
Super Petrol and Diesel prices have increased by Ksh2.67 and Ksh2.13 in the February 2020 review, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced.In the review, kerosene price h
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
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.
Remedy holds steady, posting solid growth across the board
Finnish developer moves forward on live-service multiplayer game plans
Saracens name 4 internationals on the bench for Sale Sharks
Saracens have named three England and one Scottish international on the bench as Sale Sharks visit Allianz Park on Saturday.
DoT asks telecommunication companies to clear dues before midnight
15 entities owe the Government Rs 1.47 lakh crore
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?
MOBE ’six-figure income from home’ swindlers to pay FTC $17m, hand over tropical island real estate
21 steps, thousands of dollars, and the secret to easy cash was revealed.
Valentine credit data crackdown delivers kiss of death for online fraud
User-initiated bans bite from today.
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
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.
Midnight fire guts Delta varsity hostel
Onyekachukwu Meluwa, Warri A midnight fire, on Friday, gutted a two-storey Post Graduate Hostel in Campus Three of the Delta State University, Abraka in Ethiope East Council Area of the state. ...
Shoppers say £5 perfume is exactly like a £130 YSL fragrance
Fans are buying in bulk due to fear of it selling out
Vandoorne appointed Mercedes F1 reserve driver
Racing News: Former McLaren driver Stoffel Vandoorne will be an official reserve for Mercedes in Formula One this season while also competing in the all-electric F
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
Amazon can’t end fake reviews, but its new system might drown them out
The company’s new one-tap star rating feature seeks to get more customer feedback ... from actual customers.
New Scottish Tory leader Jackson Carlaw will be lucky to see out 18 months in the job
In an analysis piece, Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says party insiders see Carlaw as "prickly" and a "stop gap" leader
6 Tax Deductions You Can Claim Without Itemizing
You don't need to itemize to reap these lucrative tax breaks.
A very big communications job needs to be undertaken: Tokyo 2020 organisers on Coronavirus threat
The head of IOC’s coordination commission insisted there was no danger of Tokyo 2020 being cancelled or moved
7 Stock Market Sweethearts You'll Want to Call Your Own
It's easy to adore these great businesses.
UK drive: The Volvo S60 T5 is a delightfully comfortable executive car
The S60 is the first Volvo to bin off diesel engines, but that’s certainly not harming this car’s winning formula, as Ted Welford finds out…
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.
BPCL seeks Assam govt’s stand on buying its stake in Numaligarh Refinery
The board of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has decided to initiate the process of selling its 61.65 per cent stake in subsidiary Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) amidst indications that the Ass
Rental price indexes: January 2020
The rental price indexes measure the changes in prices that households pay for housing rentals.
What is a VPN, how does it work and why do you need one?
A VPN is your way to an online life of security, anonymity and complete access to streaming anywhere you go
India’s Antitrust Investigation Into Amazon, Flipkart On Hold
eCommerce News: The Bengaluru court in India put the CCI antitrust investigation into Amazon and Flipkart on hold for two months following a challenge by Amazon.
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.
This is how much Sunderland council tax is going to rise by
“Raising council tax is one of those difficult decisions, if we don’t raise it we will need to cut services further"
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.
Creative Chronicles: Managing complexity in game audio
The GI.biz Academy partners with Creative Assembly to publish its Creative Chronicles video series, today focusing on game audio
New taxi company eyes expansion in unlikely Saskatoon success story
Captain Taxi started in the middle of the first year of ride sharing in the city
You thought YOUR job was bad! Worker has to pull out 50lbs of dung from constipated elephant's rear
The 60-year-old elephant, Boon Peng, was suffering abdominal pains and struggling to walk at his enclosure in Chiang Mai.
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...
Vietnam says monitoring over 5,000 Chinese workers for coronavirus
HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam is monitoring more than 5,000 workers who returned to the Southeast Asian country after the Lunar New Year holiday for signs of coronavirus, state media reported on Friday.
Kerala Nirmal Lottery NR-160 Today Results announced: First Prize is worth Rs 60 lakh!
Kerala Nirmal Lottery NR 160 Today Results: The first prize winner is ticket number NF-101793 which bagged a whopping Rs 60 lakh. The second prize was drawn by ticket number NJ-293905 which bagged Rs 5 lakh.
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’’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin BTC every fucking day.
'Stay Alert' call to business as Coronavirus impacts spread across NZ economy - ABC
Importers and exporters should talk to their shippers - both sea and air - and keep informed as knock-on effects of China’s coronavirus hit New Zealand.
3 Steps to a Socially Conscious Portfolio
So you want your investment holdings to reflect your values and you’re confused by all the so-called E.S.G. funds. Here’s how to start.
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
Here’s Why Valentine’s Day Is The Biggest Scam Of Our Time
Here's Why Valentine’s Day Is The Biggest Scam Of Our Time-It has been commercialised with Companies making billions from the day
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.
10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
Susan Fowler: Why I Wrote the Uber Memo
I was terrified of being labeled “that woman who was sexually harassed.” But I had to speak out.
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.
Are you having second thoughts about your career choice?
According to a recent survey by Toronto-based non-profit career coaching and development organization CERIC, nearly 72 per cent of Canadians who meet with the organization’s career counsellors wish they had chosen a different career path
New Report A Pathfinder For Affordable Housing
A report released today by LGNZ provides a roadmap for councils finding their way through the complex policy, regulatory and market tools available to help enable more affordable housing developments for New Zealanders.
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.
Chebukati makes critical announcement that could affect MPs and MCAs
Be warned
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
Here is why the PlayStation 5 could cost you more than you expected
Here is why the PlayStation 5 could cost you more than you expected. The manufacturing price of the PS5 is about 450 dollars.
Valentine’s Day: Love or business?
Even for poor people, the temptation to outdo themselves during the Valentine’s Day is high.
Meaty increases push up annual food prices - Stats NZ
Higher prices for meat, poultry, and fish contributed to a 3.5 percent increase in food prices for the year ended January 2020, the largest annual rise in food prices in over eight years, Stats NZ said today.
Kangana Ranaut’s Sister Rangoli Claims Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone Go To Cheap Places For Vacations; See Tweet
Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel is unapologetically a firm hater of certain Bollywood celebs. Her common target includes Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. She has
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
China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday, underscoring the risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
Fox Business' Lou Dobbs 'Disappointed' by Attorney General Bill Barr - One Day After Praising Barr for 'Doing the Lord's Work' (Video)
Poor host must have whiplash from his quick reversal
Surajkund: A melange of culture, tradition, and talent
Fairs like Surajkund play a pivotal role in the economics of crafts by enhancing livelihoods of artisans, strengthening their confidence, and boosting the country’s cultural capital.
Brits set to save on broadband costs under Ofcom changes
New rules set to come into effect tomorrow will help phone, broadband, and pay-TV customers avoid out-of-contract charges. Providers will offer new deals for those about to finish a contract.
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.
Great Backyard Bird Count 2020 comes to Kerala capital
If you work or live on campus, you could also participate in the Campus Bird Count that is conducted simultaneously with the backyard bird count
Home sales see big jump
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales rose 11.5 per cent in January compared with a year earlier to reach the highest sales figures for the month in 12 years, even as new listings remain constrained.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff: “2020 will be particularly challenging"
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is predicting a "challenging" 2020 as a lot of the other teams will have worked hard to try and end the period of silver arrow dominance. Red Bull and Ferrari are thought to be more competitive this year and the championship is set to be as competitive as ever.
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.
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
Hidden features you might find on new £20 note
In less than a week, the new polymer £20 banknote featuring artist JMW Turner will be released by the Bank of England.
PS5 price may be driven up by scarce parts, says report on Sony console
A report in Bloomberg suggests Sony is struggling to set the price on its next-gen PS5 console.
Sugar milling company employee shot in Bukidnon
PRO10 director, Brigadier General Rolando B. Anduyan, said that an initial investigation conducted by the Maramag Municipal Police Station showed that victim Marlon Malunes, an employee of the Crystal Sugar Milling Company, Inc. was on his way to his office on board his motorcycle when he was shot while passing beside the NAPOCOR Channel around 11:30 p.m. Thursday.
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
Seven great ways to keep your children entertained this half-term
Check out these fantastic ideas - and enjoy an action-packed break
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
Govinda launches his own YouTube channel
Superstar Govinda has always had his own way of entertaining people. And while Govinda is very quick with his jokes, he serves some much-needed wisdom as well. The actor has launched his own YouTube channel titled ‘Govinda No.1’; he will put content on the channel and begin with songs he has sung himself. The first […]
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Sony Is Struggling With PlayStation 5 Price Due To Costly Parts
Scarce components have pushed the manufacturing costs for Sony's next PlayStation to around $450 per unit, forcing a difficult price-setting decision in its battle with Microsoft, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing sources. From the report: The Japanese conglomerate is preparing to gradually replace ...
Pantami wants NCC board to link SIM cards, national ID cards, BVN
Pantami, has called on the newly inaugurated Board of NCC to link up sim card registration to National Identification Card and BVN.
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.
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.
Who’s Profiting From Your Outrageous Medical Bills?
The same people who should be fixing them.
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
Nissan shares tumble to ten-and-a-half year low after earnings rout; Renault also suffers
TOKYO (Reuters) - Shares of Nissan Motor Co sank to their lowest in more than a decade on Friday, after deep cuts to the troubled Japanese automaker’s earnings forecast and dividend raised questions about its future profitability.
New Zealand vs India: You fail but mistakes make you grow as a person, says Ross Taylor
Only three New Zealanders – Stephen Fleming, Brendon McCullum and Daniel Vettori – have played more Tests than Taylor.
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.”
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.
IBPS SO interview call letter: Steps to download
IBPS SO interview call letter: The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the main exam as well as the interview. The main will have 80 per cent weightage and interview will have 20 per cent weightage.
Friday’s Insider Report: Chairman invests $1.2-million in this stock yielding nearly 5%
A look at recent notable transactions
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
FDA begins speedy review of BMS’ CAR-T liso-cel
The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted an application for Bristol-Myers Squibb’s CAR-T therapy lisocabtagene maraleucel, kick-starting a priority review of the drug.
Beware these Valentines Day catfishing online scams
Don't get caught out by security heartbreak this Valentines Day.
Strictly bosses 'fear Oti Mabuse may quit as she's devastated over Kelvin Fletcher reports'
She and Kelvin won last year's series
Official Survey Says Unemployment in West Bank, Gaza Rises 25%
Unemployment in the Palestinian labor force rose 25 percent in 2019, revealed an official report by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. The number of unemployed was 343,800 in 2019, with 215,100 in the Gaza Strip and 128,700 in
RRC ER apprentice recruitment for 2792 posts: Application to begin today, hiring without exam
RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2020: Candidates will not have to appear for any recruitment exam to be eligible to apply for these jobs. A merit list will be created on the applicant's academic score.
SSC CPO Paper 1 Result 2019 likely today
SSC CPO Paper 1 Result 2019-2020: The results of CPO examination will be announced on February 14, 2020. The candidates can check the results through the website- ssc.nic.in
The Unpredictable Challenges Of Gaming With Cerebral Palsy
The world of video games should be one without limits. Sadly, this is often not the case. As a lifelong gamer who also happens to have cerebral palsy, my own experiences with video games have been both helped and hindered by their mechanics....
Invest in a centrally-managed approach to work placements
Embedding good quality work experience in the NHS is vital to attracting the college students needed to address the workforce crisis, writes Gillian Cairn
Bigg Boss 13: KRK Makes SHOCKING Revelation, Says Salman Khan Does NOT Want Sidharth Shukla To Win; In Fight With Makers
A lot of celebs watch Bigg Boss 13 and one of them is Kamaal R Khan aka KRK. The season is very close to finale and fans can't wait to know who will win the current season. The final contestants for t
Cost of upgrading three fire stations balloons to £20million
There are "unforeseen costs" which were not anticipated at the early stages
Sony "struggling" to lower $450 PlayStation 5 price, report claims
Due to high manufacturing costs.
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.
Renault reports first net losses in a decade for 2019 on lower sales
Renault said in a statement it suffered net losses of 141 million euros ($152 million)
Renault sales and earnings drop in tough market
France's Renault saw its sales and earnings drop last year and says 2020 will be tough due to the need for investment in new technologies just as the market is shrinking.
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
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...
Bali faces potential IDR1 trillion loss per month due to coronavirus outbreak: Tourism Board
Tourism is undoubtedly one of the biggest contributors to Bali’s economy, but money flowing in from the industry is going to dry up considerably amid the global health emergency caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Three 5G Switches on in These 66 Places at the End of February
We were promised that 2020 would be the year of 5G in the UK, and – somewhat surprisingly – the mobile networks are really delivering on that promise.
Oklahoma business briefs for Feb. 14, 2020
Love’s Travel Stops opens three new locations Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has opened three new stores, including one in Watonga, the company said Thursday. The Watonga store, located off State Highway 3, adds 40 jobs and 50 truck parking spaces to Blaine County. The comapny also opened new locations in Greenville, Virginia, and Flowers, Mississippi. “Today is a big day as we open locations in Virginia, Oklahoma and Mississippi,” said Tom Love, founder and executive chairman of Love’s. “These new locations allow us to serve professional and four-wheel drivers and get them back on the road quickly. We’re excited to continue adding convenient locations to communities across the country.
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.
Coronavirus: Indonesian city bans sales of bats, snakes
A city in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province known for exotic animals has stopped sales over Coronavirus (COVID-19) fears, a health official said on Friday. Tomohon is known for its market that...
Whistleblower policy critical for internal control in firms: Keki Mistry
Mistry said certain instances in the past have shown that whistleblowers are either seeking ill of a company or looking for media attention
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
Forgiveness combined with acetaminophen can alleviate social pain
Most everyone experiences the pain of social rejection at some point in their lives. It can be triggered by the end of a romantic relationship, losing a job or being excluded by friends.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard wanted to sign Hakim Ziyech last month
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard admits he was disappointed by not being able to bring the "fantasti...
This week's Red Letters, answering one of the most important questions
LFC Stories: In our latest installment, Michael MacCambridge and Neil Atkinson discuss how to make
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.
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
Report: Sony struggling with PS5 costs, price point uncertain
Bloomberg says the system currently costs $450 to make
Machines are now formally part of knowledge economy
The China court ruling that gave copyright protection to AI-generated content opens many doors, but also poses a volley of questions
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Turbo priced from Rs 7.68 lakh
The Nios with the 100hp, 1.0 turbo-petrol engine is only available in the higher Sportz variant, though gets dual-tone colour options. Click for more.
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.
Volkswagen to launch network of ultra-fast charging points
WOLFSBURG, Feb 14 — Volkswagen is teaming up with E.ON to create a new network of ultra-fast charging points for electric vehicles which will provide enough power for a range of 200km in just 15 minutes. The goal of the new project is to create a dense infrastructure of rapid charging points,...
Nuvia Will Challenge Intel and AMD For Hyperscaler CPU Sockets Using Custom ARM Design
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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.
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.
NVIDIA CEO: Nintendo Switch and Notebook Success Have Changed the Profile of Our Gaming Business
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said that the success of the Nintendo Switch and Max-Q notebooks changed the profile of the company's gaming business
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
Xbox Elite Series 2 is one of the fastest-selling gamepads ever
The Xbox Elite Series 2 is one of the fastest-selling accessories in U.S. history. It turns out a lot of people will pay $180 for a controller.
The Refined Investor Series 2020 promises to provide actionable insights for investors
The Refined Investor Series, reputed for high-level conversations is well attended by high profile business leaders and investors- and this year is no different as Fine & Country West Africa will be collaborating with PwC and Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie as knowledge partners to execute what has been described as one of the most anticipated & insightful Real Estate events for the upper quartile market in Nigeria.
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.
MyTheresa eCommerce Fashion Brand Plans To Go Public
MyTheresa, the online luxury fashion retailer, plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange to take advantage of robust equity markets.
Namibia’s first lady pledges all her $3m wealth to charity
Namibia’s first lady, Monica Geingos, is promising to give away all her wealth, estimated at $3 million to charity when she dies. “I strongly believe that inheritance is one of the biggest drivers of inequality,” the first lady told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. “If I’m telling poor children that they must be well educated, have...
Alexander McQueen Brand Kicks Off Fabric Donation Program at LFW
Some U.K.-based students will show final collections that employ Alexander McQueen fabrics at London Fashion Week.
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
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.
Consulting firms lead recruitment at IIM Bangalore
The lateral and final placements for the PGP Class of 2018-20 of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) saw 518 offers, leading to all 428 students who appeared for placements being placed over three interview days.
The underwater restaurant that takes design to a new level
UNDER, a submerged eatery in Norway, serves an impressive 18-course degustation but it's the design that really blows diners away.
UBCO brings in new leader
UBC Okanagan will have a new face heading its leadership team through the new decade.
Colorado reaches out to Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy for coaching job
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The University of Colorado has reached out to Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy about its football head coaching vacancy.
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.
PSG are now the club with the most financial muscle in the world
Of all of the world's most powerful clubs, Paris Saint-Germain continue to grow and have placed first in a recent study on the Football
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.
Trends in MSME sector growth in Tamil Nadu
Most MSMEs in Tamil Nadu were set up by entrepreneurs who said that they had the skill and motivation to set up and run a unit but a fifth of the entrepreneurs reported that their inability to find a
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.
PhonePe earmarks Rs 800 cr in marketing to expand reach, signs Alia Bhatt
The current brand campaign of the company will feature four TV commercials with Aamir Khan and Alia Bhatt, which will be spread across digital platforms, radio, print and cinema.
Market movers: Stocks seeing action on Friday - and why
A roundup of some of the North American equities making moves in both directions today
How Mercy Kyallo Turned Failure to Multi-Million Fashion Brand
The young entrepreneur quit formal employment at an advertising firm to venture into the business that deals in...
This OnePlus 7T Killer Deal Slashes $100 Off Price, Throws In Free Wireless Earbuds
You can now get the OnePlus 7T for a low, low price of $499 direct from OnePlus.
Consumers Turn To Unattended Retail For Speed, Shorter Lines
The February 2020 Future of Unattended Retail Report: Vending as the New Contextual Commerce examines what consumers expect from advanced UR encounters.
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
Review: Tifosi Swank Gaming glasses are ideal for work and play
Tifosi usually makes glasses for sports, but now the company is moving into gaming with the release of the Swank Gaming. These specs include blue light filtering that lets you work and play for longer.
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.
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,
New Volkswagen Golf 8 GTD to gain ‘significant increase in performance’
Volkswagen has confirmed the new Golf 8 GTD will be revealed at Geneva, promising the diesel hatch will gain a “significant increase in performance”.
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...
GameSnacks to deliver more casual, faster games to more consumers
The gaming world has significantly changed over the past three decades. Console and PC gaming are still around but mobile gaming is fast becoming the standard. That is why phone makers keep on impr…
Elanco seeks clearance to acquire Bayer's animal health business
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Elanco Animal Health Inc. seeking clearance to acquire Bayer AG’s animal health business.
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
Sindh govt plans to recruit pricing magistrates to curb inflation
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Friday decided to recruit price control magistrates to take action against hoarders and rising commodities’ prices.Speaking on the matter, Sindh Minister for Agr
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.
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.
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
On heels of quarterly loss, Nissan again slashes full-year outlook amid economic uncertainties
After posting only its first third quarterly loss in 11 years, Nissan Motor Co. on Thursday again cut its annual profit forecast due to weak demand and eco
Tesco 'unlawfully' blocked rivals from opening nearby stores, CMA finds
Tesco has been told to stop illegally blocking rival supermarkets from buying its land or leasing nearby sites by the [...]
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
Aldi is about to increase the price of its bag for life up to 15p
Stores will also scrap single-use produce bags
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
Flight Centre lifts stop-sell on SAA tickets
Its preferred travel insurance provider has reinstated cover to SAA, effective immediately.
7 Real Cars That Happen to Look like the Batmobile
If money was no object, you could probably grab yourself some of these real-life Batmobile-looking cars! Of course, with enough cash, you could just buy one of the film versions? Your call.
Labor Unions Need All the Help They Can Get
The House just passed a bill making it easier for workers to organize. It doesn’t go far enough.
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
Tierney return still some time away - Arsenal boss Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Kieran Tierney is still a long way from returning to first team ac...
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 ...
Uber to open headquarters in Amsterdam's Zuidas
Uber's new international headquarters will be located on the Zuidas in Amsterdam. The company behind the taxi app with the same name plans to move into the monumental Tripolis park in 2022, the
The Levy Plus Is a Smooth Ride That Won't Break the Bank
This mid-level electric scooter has all the bells and whistles you need and doesn't cost almost four figures.
Corruption and mismanagement to blame for SA poor economy - Cosatu
Reacting to President Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA, Cosatu warned the government not to outsource its developmental obligations to the private sector.
The Lure of A Fancy Car
There is a well-trodden route from R&D to sales and Dick Skipworth, who founded Memec which became the world’s third largest distributor, like so many others who followed that route, was seduced by a car.
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.
Struggling Morocco oasis risks becoming mirage
ANKARA: A Syrian military helicopter was shot down over the last major opposition bastion in northwest Syria on Friday, the second such incident in a week of high tensions with Turkey. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said two pilots were killed. The Turkey-backed National Liberation Front rebel group claimed responsibility. It came as Syrian and Russian forces pressed
Being the youngest never leaves you – I went to work in Lion King socks
My family’s idea of me will never change, even when I’m trying to celebrate my 50th
Dr David Wachira: From Adversity to The World Bank Helm [VIDEO]
But it is the achievements of David Wachira, a man flying the Akorino flag high in Washington D.C. that truly highlights the relative ignorance of the Kenyan populace...
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.
Can Jack Grealish Save Aston Villa From Relegation?
Aston Villa is in danger of being relegated from the Premier League to the second division of the English soccer pyramid for the second time in five years. The …
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".
Kering Turned Over Approximately $17.15 Billion USD in 2019
With Gucci contributing approximately $10.42 billion USD alone.
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.
145M Valentine’s Day cards expected to be exchanged this year
According to the Greeting Card Association and Hallmark, roughly 145 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged each year.
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. ...
Northern Ireland to Scotland bridge would be 'utter waste of money', SDLP says
The proposed bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland would be an "utter waste of public mone...
Mino Raiola: Milan’s ambitions will be a factor in Gianluigi Donnarumma’s future
Gianluigi Donnarumma’s future at Milan will be decided after Euro 2020, according to the goalkeeper’s agent, Mino Raiola.
Elon Musk Agrees Tesla Model 3's Australian Price Seems High
The Model 3 was supposed to be Tesla's budget option for electric vehicle-fans but import fees and taxes meant that for Australians, it was far from that. In a strange omission, it seems Elon Musk agrees it's a bit high too....
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
Labor Unions Need All the Help They Can Get
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- The House of Representatives just passed an interesting bill dealing with organized labor. Known as the Protect the Right to Organize Act, the bill would ban states from enacting so-called right-to-work laws. It would make it illegal for employers to permanently replace striking
Meet Julian Nagelsmann, the manager your club wants to hire
The phone rings, Julian Nagelsmann answers and listens attentively. The call comes much sooner than expected. Too soon. It is somewhat surprising and certainly surreal. The voice on the other end
Tesla Sold Shares at Steepest Discount It’s Ever Given Investors
Tesla Inc. investors who got in on Thursday’s share sale received the steepest discount the electric-car maker has offered in its 10-year history as a public company.
Buy/Drive/Burn: Compact and Captive Pickup Trucks From 1982
In the last edition of Buy/Drive/Burn, we pitted three compact pickup trucks from Japan against one another. The year was 1972, and still fairly early in Japan's truck offerings on North American shores. The distant year caused many commenters to shout "We are young!" And then claim a lack of familiarity. Fine! Today we'll move it forward a decade, and talk trucks in 1982.
Chelsea could sell loanee to Serie A club in £12m transfer
Chelsea could sell loanee to Serie A club in £12m transfer
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Is It Finally Time to Be a Believer in Tesla Stock?
With Tesla stock, it isn’t all about the high profile arguments from the bulls and bears. Here's what you should pay attention to.
"I had to pay for my own birthday drinks." 5 women share how the bill was paid on a first date.
Interesting.
Tokyo 2020: IOC faces ‘big communications job’ following virus scare
The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) coordination commission insisted there was no danger of Tokyo 2020 being cancelled...
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.
Harry and Meghan's staff lose jobs as they close Buckingham Palace office
The closure is part of the Sussex's preparations to drop their HRH titles and become financially independent
Coronavirus could mean $5 billion in airline losses: UN agency
"Prior to the outbreak, airlines had planned to increase capacity by nine percent on international routes to/from China for the first quarter of 2020 compared to 2019," ICAO said in a statement.
More than 1,700 medical workers in China infected with coronavirus
More than 1,700 medical workers in China have been infected with the new coronavirus, and six have died, medical authorities have said.
Millions of couples unaware they're entitled to a £250 cash boost from HMRC
Themarriage tax allowanceallows you to transfer £1,250 of your personalallowance(the amount you can earntax-free eachyear) to your spouse or civil partner - saving you £250 a year
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.
Nasarawa govt suspends Provost, management of COEA
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved the suspension of Dr Rebecca Umaru, Provost College of Education Akwanga (COEA).
‘Grinding Into Her Buttocks’: PNC Bank to Pay Millions to Black Employee After Allegedly Failing to Protect Her from White Customer’s Harassment
PNC Bank could have to pay a pretty penny to settle a case of workplace sexual harassment after a former employee says the bank failed to shield her from
Aldi is about to increase the price of its bag for life up to 15p
Stores in the Midlands will also scrap single-use produce bags
PlayStation 5 Cooling System Is More Expensive Than Usual to Avoid Heating Issues – Report
According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Sony opted to spend more for the PlayStation 5 cooling system to avoid heating issues
Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman to sell more than 1000 items at auction
Bassist Bill Wyman will sell items from his archive including instruments, clothes, personal items and more in May - portion of proceeds will go to charity
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.
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.
Zuckerberg ‘accepts’ that Facebook may have to pay more tax in Europe
Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean Facebook may have to pay more taxes in some countries, including in Europe.
Friday’s FTB: Franchise histories are complicated, but you don’t have to be dumb about them
It’s not that hard to understand, I swear.
The Witcher Book and Game Sales Are Up 500% on Last Year
Coins, tossed.
Work begins on new Applegreen filling station at Dundalk Retail Park - Talk of the Town
Construction work has begun on the new Applegreen filling station at Dundalk Retail Park. Contractors have moved in in recent days to begin groundworks on the site, located in front of the existing KFC drive thru. ‘Coming soon’ posters have also been erected on site outlining that the Applegreen is on the way and will...Read More→
Karan Johar's latest 'toodles' video with Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan, Kartik Aaryan and others is sure to leave you in splits
With the 65th Amazon Filmfare Awards 2020 all set to take place in Guwahati tomorrow, the Bollywood brigade comprising of Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh,
Kickstart your IT career and save 95% on training
Jump into an exciting new career in IT with over 55 hours of beginners training. You can learn anything from AWS to Python for just $39.99.
Never joined Borussia Dortmund for money, discloses Erling Haaland
Former RB Salzburg star Erling Haaland has confessed that he never signed for Borussia Dortmund because of the money they offered but because it was the best option. The Norwegian star signed for the Bundesliga giants in the winter window despite interest from Manchester United and Manchester City.
Manchester United now 16th in financial power rankings with squad worth £625m
Manchester United have regrettably slipped into 16th on the financial power ranking. Red Devils' squad value is tentatively worth £625 million, far behind Man City which are valued at £1.062 billion.
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 ...
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).
Mozambique on recovery path after cyclones
IMF paints a picture of hope a year after Idai and Kenneth's devastation.
School Employees Have Used Isolated Timeouts Illegally, State Investigations Find — ProPublica
In six of eight districts investigators examined, they found that workers broke the law by improperly secluding students. Parents say the investigations, which were prompted by a Chicago Tribune and ProPublica Illinois story, have not gone far enough.
Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years: study
Global spending on defence rose by four percent in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases from the US and China, a study said Friday.
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.
REPORT: PlayStation 5 Price Revealed, Priced Higher Than Sony Wants
Sony is having some difficulty finding a happy middle ground regarding the price of its upcoming next-generation console PlayStation 5.
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
Shock as RG’s office demands $200 top-up for ordinary passports
Registrar General (RG) Clemence Masango has ordered all citizens who paid $53 for an ordinary passport before the fees were raised to $253, to pay the difference of $200 before their travel documents are processed.
Should I buy a Hisense TV? A look at the budget 4K television brand
Hisense is a regular fixture for TV deals – here's what you need to know before making a purchase.
Telegram is updated with important features and a way to meet people
Telegram is updated with important features and a way to meet people. It has a feature to meet new people. Yes, as if it were Tinder (more or less).
Renault reports first net losses in decade for 2019
Renault also took a hit from a decline in the financial contribution of a likewise struggling Nissan
Criticism of company’s vehicle storage proposal
Claims it will only add to the “considerable strain” on local roads
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
4 Money Transfer Scams To Watch Out For
If there's one thing in this world we safeguard most, it's our hard-earned cash. We work hard for it, so it stands to reason that we feel the loss pretty deeply when we fall for a scam that sees it leaving our grasp. Worse still is when it's absolutely something that could've been avoided. We all transfer money,...
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.
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.
Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years: study
Global spending on defence rose by four percent in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases from the US and China, a study said Friday.
SpiceJet reports 21% rise in Q3 profit to ₹78 crore
If the airline had not recognized such ‘other income’, it would have reported a loss of ₹173.19 crore.Expenses at the airline increased by about 56% from a year ago to about ₹3,848.61 crore in Q3
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
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
The Market Place: Sky Bet Movers, Price Boosts and Trader Tip
Penny Marlow at Fakenham is the best-backed horse of the day with Sky Bet. We have all the movers, Price Boosts plus a traders' tip.
HC stays CCI’s order for investigation on Amazon, Flipkart
The Karnataka High Court on Friday stayed the January 13 order of the Competition Commission of India initiating an investigation to find out whether e-commerce majors Amazon and Flipkart have violate
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
Citing Covid-19 ‘emergency’, DPM says mask makers can hire more migrant workers to ramp up output
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — Putrajaya is allowing local manufacturers of face masks to recruit more foreign workers to meet rising market demands over the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak here. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the manufacturers pled for a relaxation in...
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.
Local deputies to pay the price for lack of Latvian skills
The municipal deputies the State Language Centre invites to improve their state language skills to the necessary level will have to use their own resources, according to the amendments to the Law On the Status of the Deputy of the Republic City Council and Municipality Council passed in Saeima, according to the Parliamentary Press Service on February 13.
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
Waikato Expressway driving towards completion
Hon Phil TwyfordMinister of TransportMP for Te Atatū
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.
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.
Rent-to-buy scheme aims to help breach the ‘deposit barrier’
New homes at reduced rents give first-time buyers a chance to get on the housing ladder
‘Chhapaak’ to premiere on Hotstar for VIP customers
Hotstar has announced the digital premiere of Deepika Padukone’s new release ‘Chhapaak’. The Meghna Gulzar film, is based on the trials and triumphs of Malti, an acid attack survivor. From the investigation of the attack to the court proceedings, the medical treatment to the emotional healing – it showcases the power of human spirit. As […]
Watch: More Than 4 Construction Workers Trapped Under Partially Collapsed Taman Desa Building
Hopefully, authorities will move swiftly and take necessary action to save these construction workers as soon as possible before the structure collapses even further! https://www.facebook.com/myedgeprop/videos/784561648731520/?v=784561648731520 It's recently been reported that an apartment under construction partially collapsed in the Taman Desa area, shocking all citizens living in the area. While it…
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.
Aircel-Maxis cases: ED, CBI file status report of investigation
The Enforcement Directorate and the CBI filed a status report of their investigation into Aircel-Maxis cases before a Delhi court on Friday.
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
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.
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
UK drive: Facelifted Skoda Superb Estate remains a car for all occasions
Ted Welford samples Skoda’s updated version of its flagship Superb.
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
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’ 4th extension shows Huawei’s strength: industry insiders
The US Department of Commerce announced on Thursday that it was issuing a 45-day extension allowing US companies to continue doing business with Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies Co. It is the fourth such extension by the US.
Bigg Boss 13: Did Asim Riaz Leave The Show After Taking The Money Bag? Truth BUSTED
Bigg Boss 13 finalist Asim Riaz is known as one of the potential winners on the show. Today, a message from Asim Riaz’s handle was shared on social media asking fans to not believe any rumours that the finalist took the money bag. With many rumours spiralling, Asim’s supporters ask fans to continue voting for their champ and make him the winner
China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
BEIJING: Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday, underscoring the risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
Foreign investors in row over Lebanese debt
Ashmore has locked horns with other creditors, including Pimco
WSU president: ‘We are open for business’
— Wright State University (WSU) will have a brighter future if it can win partners among Dayton-area businesses, Wright State’s new president, Sue Edwards, told Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce members Friday.
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
2020 F1: Mercedes W11 debuts with new livery
Mercedes has taken the wraps off its 2020 F1 challenger - the W11. Click here to know more
Flight centre resumes sales of SAA tickets
The insurer linked to flight centre reinstated insolvency cover for SAA.
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.
Young people in England urged to have MMR vaccine following mumps surge
Public Health England says fivefold increase partly down to ‘Wakefield generation’ who missed out on vaccine
Stoffel Vandoorne to be Mercedes reserve driver
Former McLaren driver Stoffel Vandoorne will combine his duties in Formula E with the role as Mercedes reserve driver. The rumour surfaced earlier today but the man himself has now confirmed the news on Twitter.
Tesla may have quietly acquired a new lithium-ion battery cell startup in CO
Recent observations by active members of the Tesla community suggest that the electric car maker may have acquired a lithium-ion battery cell specialist startup from Louisville, Colorado. If these speculations prove accurate, Tesla may very well be on the cusp of extending its lead in the electric vehicle market further. It is no secret that […]
Huawei, Meng face new US charges of trade secrets theft
Chinese tech giant Huawei has been hit with fresh US criminal charges alleging a "decades-long" effort to steal trade secrets from American companies.
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
Asian Defence Spending Increases By More Than 50% In 10 Years, Report Says
The International Institute for Strategic Studies study suggests 2019 saw the largest yearly global defence-spending rise in a decade.
10 best CBD oils to buy in 2020
You want a CBD oil that is high-quality and will give you the relief you are looking for, so start with these ten CBD oils while you do your shopping.
Criticism of company's vehicle storage proposal in Grange
Perth and Kinross Council to consider application
Facebook may have to pay more tax, Zuckerberg accepts
Global cross-border taxation rules are set to be rewritten
Dues paid except for 1: CRPF releases clarification on payment dues to Pulwama martyrs
In a statement, CRPF said all dues have been cleared except for one case. It said, "Though no amount of assistance can ever match up to the sacrifice of our heroes, yet we are committed to the welfare of their near and dear ones."
Bigg Boss 13: Paras Chhabra Has Been Declared As The WINNER Already; It's No Joke
With the much-anticipated finale of Bigg Boss 13 happening tomorrow, the fans of all the contestants want their favorite one to win. While there has been a much buzz about Sidharth Shukla or Asim Riaz winning the show, it looks like the tables have turned. Is Paras Chhabra the winner of Bigg Boss 13? Read to find out
ASI Slammed By Social Media Users For Planning To Spend Crores On Restoring Aurangzeb’s Coronation Palace
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has received the ire of social media users for planning to restore Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s coronation palace at a cost of Rs 2 to 5 crore, Times of India has reported.
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
Huawei, Meng face new US charges of trade secrets theft
The new charges, including a federal racketeering allegation, add to an indictment unsealed in January 2019 that alleged Huawei stole trade secrets from US carrier T-Mobile.
Mikel Arteta explains how Arsenal's summer transfer window will work
The Gunners boss is constantly looking ahead and already has a plan for how Arsenal will tackle the summer transfer window.
How this row of bungalows has become unlikely test bed for cheaper electric bills - but it comes at a whopping cost
The Swansea Valley properties will be fitted with gizmos like new Tesla batteries
The Sony PS5 Is Making the PS4 Look Cheap
Bloomberg is reporting that Sony is having a problem driving the price down on this year’s PS5. The console is expected to launch later this year, but Sony is struggling to get the cost of manufacturing below $450 per unit.
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.
How To Start Meditating With Your Child
If it seems like our kids are more scheduled, more anxious and more pressured than ever before, it’s because they probably are. It can be challenging for them (and us!) to find ways to unplug and relax. But for kids as young as preschool age, a few minutes of meditation every day can teach them how to stop, focus...
Ontario Power Generation, Hydro One create Ivy electric vehicle charging network
Two of Ontario's biggest utilities have formed a new company to create a province-wide fast-charger network for electric vehicles.
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
Ekiti debunks alleged padding of 248.5m WAEC fee
The Ekiti State Government has debunked report by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) that it inflated the May/June...
‘Most powerful and clean’ new Volkswagen Golf GTD teased
Power will go up from the 130 kW in the Mk 7.5 to 147 kW, the same as what the Mk V GTI produced.
Covid-19 hits Chinese health workers as economy limps back to life
BEIJING, Feb 14 — The new coronavirus has infected 1,700 Chinese health workers and killed six, authorities said today, as businesses struggled to balance containment measures with a return from an extended post-holiday break. Authorities reported 5,090 new cases in mainland China, including more...
GoAir appoints Vinay Dube, former Jet Airways chief, as new CEO
In recent weeks the airline has been facing challenge due to delays in deliveries of aircraft and spare engines resulting in cancellation of flights
Plastics tax, carbon-trading cash to cover EU’s Brexit gap, officials say
BRUSSELS, Feb 14 — Top European Union official Charles Michel proposed today filling the Brexit gap in the EU’s next long-term budget with revenue from a new tax on plastics and funds from trading carbon emissions. Presenting a so-called negotiating box, which will form the basis of intense...
How to make money on YouTube: Insider tips on starting a channel
Google recently announced that its YouTube had a $15-billion year in 2019, based on advertising sales, showing the world just how huge a business the video network has become.
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.
Delta will invest $1 billion to become first carbon-neutral airline
Delta will invest $1 billion over the next decade in an effort to become the world's first carbon-neutral airline, the company announced Friday.
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...
The Drive-Thru: The companies revolutionising retail, All-Star Weekend approaching, and layoffs at Wayfair, Walmart, and Kohl's
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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
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
Work restarts on Smethwick super-hospital after two-year delay
Work has restarted on the newly named Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.
10+ Rich People Who Went Broke Talk About What Life After Bankruptcy Is All About
All of us face loss at some point in life: whether it is the betrayal of a friend or a significant other, the passing of a loved one, or financial trouble. While most people spend their energy earning money, others possess multimillion dollar wealth — but none of us are 100% protected from failure.
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
Coronavirus scare leaves China's empty restaurants selling off stocks
Wang Chuanchao shuttered his restaurant in central Beijing three weeks ago as the scare over the coronavirus epidemic in country kept customers ...
Makeover of 35 junctions on the cards
BBMP to finalise design soon, say senior officials
Moraine hires new city manager
MORAINE — UPDATE @ 6:30 p.m.The mayor and city council Thursday night voted to appoint Michael Davis as the city’s next city manager.
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
Winner of €17m Euromillions jackpot contacts National Lottery
The winner of a €17m Euromillions jackpot has made contact with the National Lottery.The winni...
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
Supercar Collector Reveals Insane Cost To Maintain Collection
California-based supercar guru Manny Khoshbin talks openly about how much is costs him to simply provide basic maintenance and storage for his collection.
No discounts, no problem: E-wallet users stick around despite less cash back
GoPay has the highest number "organic" users with 54 percent of respondents willing to continue using the e-wallet without promotions. OVO came in second with 29 percent organic users while DANA and LinkAja had 11 percent and 6 percent, respectively.
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
QOTD: Which Niche Survives at Mercedes-Benz?
There's four vehicles on the potential chopping block, each with a list of attributes and a niche to fill. If you called the shots in Stuttgart, which one would live on?
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.
Fiscal federalism is need of the hour: KTR
‘Telangana’s growth model ideal for overcoming economic slowdown’
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...
At least 10 countries contact Turkey for domestic car dealership, minister says
Many countries have requested to sign deals to sell Turkey's first domestically produced car introduced last December, the Turkish industry and technology...
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
Financial anxiety can take a toll on teacher performance
Even where teachers earn well above the national average, financial anxiety can affect performance, attendance, and the likelihood they'll leave their job.
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
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
Renault denies being late with 2020 car
Cyril Abiteboul has denied that Renault is behind schedule with its 2020 car.
A quick primer on Legends of Runeterra cards and their abilities
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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
Coronavirus infects more than 1,700 health workers in China, 6 die
More than 1,700 Chinese medical workers have been infected by the new virus that has killed nearly 1,400 people and spread to other parts of Asia and as far as the US and Europe.
How To Block Out The World When You're Trying To Work
Sometimes, you want to be alone, but your coworkers, pets, or kids won’t go away. Goodbye, productivity. Thankfully, there are plenty of techniques you can use to carve out a little bubble of comfort for yourself when you’re trying to burn through all the items on your to-do list....
More St Helens council staff are being abused at work
Nearly 400 employees have come into 'conflict' with a member of the public
Low prices dash hopes of turmeric farmers
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Report: The PS5 is so expensive to make, Sony may sell it at a loss
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Irish firm signs €40m deal to supply European and UK markets
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‘Centre probing FEMA violation charge against e-com giants’
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Tesla China resumes Model 3 deliveries after shutdown due to coronavirus outbreak
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Vinay Dube appointed as GoAir CEO
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IMF and World Bank say poverty-stricken Somalia is eligible for debt relief
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Germany unlikely to stoke stuttering eurozone coffers
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More than 1,500 to be hired for event days at Allegiant Stadium
Representatives of ASM Global and Levy Restaurants told the Community Benefits Plan Oversight Committee about plans to hire more than 55 percent minorities.
This highly rated massage gun is only $100 on Amazon
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Transocean February 2020 Fleet Status Report Analysis
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Kraft Heinz downgraded to junk status by Fitch Ratings
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Lakshmi Vilas Bank needs up to ₹2,000 cr. to stay afloat: CEO
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Amazon axes delivery partners in U.S.; hundreds of jobs cut
An Illinois company that rapidly expanded over the past two years to deliver packages for Amazon.com Inc. is shuttering operations in five states and letting go hundreds of drivers after failing to meet the e-commerce giant’s standards.
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Mobile Phishing Campaign Uses over 200 Pages to Spoof Bank Sites
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.
Tesco illegally stopped landlords renting out sites near its stores to rivals, a watchdog found
It blocked rivals from opening stores in 23 locations across the UK - including one in Wales
Salaries and wages commission develops five-year strategic plan
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Bank accounts of over 200 NDMC employees hacked, money siphoned off in Feb
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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.
UD cuts pace of budget growth by $10 million, searches for new savings
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The Tennessee Board of Education said nine educators exceeded expectations in their preparation of Tennessee's future teachers and school leaders.
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The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales rose 11.5 per cent in January compared with a year earlier to reach the highest sales figures for the month in 12 years, even as new listings remain constrained.
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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
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NABU Chief Sytnyk accused of receiving money from occupied Crimea
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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%.
Brittney Griner signs multiyear deal with Mercury
Brittney Griner re-signed with the only team she has played for in the WNBA, inking a multiyear contract with the Phoenix Mercury, the team announced.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta already planning for summer transfer window
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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.
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Family fun this half term in Devon with the National Trust
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SC threatens contempt against Bharti Airtel, Voda over non-payment of dues
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta already planning for summer transfer window
The Gunners did not have a Premier League game last weekend but face a hectic schedule between now and the end of the month.
Reinventing Shopping And Agriculture With Innovation
Innovators aim to transform shopping and agriculture with new approaches to shopping centers and farms, with the help of tools like artificial intelligence.
Amazon, Flipkart seek rollback of new Indian tax on online sellers
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart are among online retailers demanding that India scale back a proposed tax on third-party sellers on their platforms, saying the burden of compliance will hurt the fledgling industry, according to documents seen by Reuters.
No talks on opening up poultry and dairy markets to US companies: Govt
International media reports on Thursday suggested that India had finally allowed market access to chicken legs from the US
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.
Sony Struggling to Lower PlayStation 5's Manufacturing Costs
Due mostly to high demand parts.
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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Popular WWE employee quits company out of the blue
This is quite a blow for WWE!
Virgin Galactic's record-breaking week doesn't stop short-sellers
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.
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South Africa’s rand firmed on Friday after President Cyril Ramaphosa set out brief plans to stimulate economic growth during his state of the nation address, although his speech was short on specifics and timeframes.
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Now David Cage can bring his strange games directly to players
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
Irish winner of €17 million jackpot has contacted National Lottery
The winning ticket was sold at Mulroy’s Londis in Castlebar, Co Mayo.
Audi E-Tron Proves Electric Cars Are Not Built For Towing
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Move to prevent closure of firms and job losses
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Subway launches new money-saving deals and bite-sized sandwiches from £1.29
A new range from the sandwich chain will offer people looking to save cash or just after a quick snack new options - with four new sandwiches on their way and deals for £2.99 subs and £4.99 meal deals
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Export of services rises 11.6% to $20 bn in Dec; imports up 10.3%
Surplus in trade services stood at $7.45 billion for December
Bharti to make ₹10,000 cr. part payment in AGR dues by Feb. 20
Promises to clear remaining dues ‘well before’ March 17, the date of next hearing
Jay Bouwmeester received 'life-saving' treatment immediately after collapse, Blues GM says
The game was postponed to a later date.
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Tell Us What You Think About Next Gen for a Chance to Win a £250 Amazon Voucher
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'Contaminated fuel' shuts petrol station after cars break down
Customers took to Facebook to warn others
CBDT notifies forms for firms to avail lower corporate taxes
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Audi RS7 Diecast Model Car Is Incredibly Detailed
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Canopy Growth shares surge after reporting smaller-than-expected loss
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Farmers urged to stick heads above parapet to build trust
Farmers and those working in the agriculture industry must get better at telling their story as a means of building public trust in the sector and the goods it produces.
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Analyst Josh Rager has identified price points that could determine the movement of Bitcoin over the next few days. Bitcoin Price Hangs in the Balance
Sony PS5 retail price could be higher than PS4 due to cost of parts
The Sony PlayStation 5 is slated to launch later this year but Sony has yet to determine the price for the console. Sources claimed that the manufacturing costs for the company's latest gaming console are hiking up, mainly caused by a scarcity of certain components.
3 Stocks That Will Only Break Your Heart
A display chip designer, electric-car maker, and space travel upstart are hot names this year, but they could cool down at this point.
Karnataka HC grants interim stay on CCI probe against Amazon, Flipkart
The order was delivered by Justice PS Dinesh Kumar on a petition filed by Amazon, seeking interim stay on the CCI probe order, after hearing the matter over the past three days
AT&T: When The Market Crashes
AT&T's 5.5% dividend yield is compelling, and the payments keep growing, but what happens when the market crashes?This article reviews the health of the business, valuation, risks, dividend safety, an
GBP/USD Price Analysis: Pound easing from weekly high, trades above 1.3000 figure
Following the October and December bull-run, GBP/USD is trading in a rectangle consolidation above its 100/200-day simple moving averages (SMAs). The spot is e
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.
California court says Apple Store workers must be paid for time spent waiting to be searched
Employees could wait up to 45 minutes after their shift for a manager to search them.
Verizon Fios deal: get one year of Disney Plus for free plus a $50 gift card
Don't miss this Verizon Fios deal! The carrier is offering one year of Disney Plus for free and a $50 Visa gift card with a Fios internet plan.
CREA reports home sales up 11.5 per cent compared with a year earlier
OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales rose 11.5 per cent in January compared with a year earlier to reach the highest sales figures for the month in 12 years, even as new listings remain constrained.
7 U.S. Stocks to Buy on Coronavirus Weakness
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.
Consider plea for revised salary on merits: HC
MaduraiAfter a non-judicial member of Tamil Nadu State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission moved the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court over non-payment of salary in accordance with revised rules, t
Design A Martian City State And You Could Bag Yourself $10,000
Last month, Elon Musk tweeted about SpaceX’s ambitious goal of landing a million people on Mars by 2050. Whilst more thought probably needs to be given to
Australia's First Hospital's Construction Was Paid for Exclusively through Rum Sales
In the early 1800s, Australia was faced with a lack of infrastructure, so one British general hatched an interesting idea to pay for the country's first hospital.
Biz EOD: No relief for telcos in AGR row; WPI inflation worst in 8 months; CCI defends probe against Amazon
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COBOL stays top of mind for businesses in 2020
Study finds over half of organizations plan to improve existing COBOL systems this year.
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
Risks Remain, but Amarin Stock Is a Buy at Today’s Prices
With the competition floundering, Amarin stock could soar if Vascepa lives up to expectations. There's plenty of upside left on the table.
How to Mend a Work Relationship
Three ways to rebound after a conflict.
Direct flights to Turkish occupied Cyprus possible after a resolution of Cyprus issue
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Why Rangers boss Steven Gerrard should copy Celtic blueprint and start a 3-5-2 revolution
Gerrard's side have been accused of predictability and could benefit from a change of formation in the upcoming games.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta already planning for summer transfer window
The Gunners did not have a Premier League game last weekend but face a hectic schedule between now and the end of the month.
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.
ALEX BELL: Spending £100bn+ on HS2 when we need money for climate change is criminal-scale folly
Storm Ciara blasted the country with rain, wind and snow. For thousands, it was the cause of rail lines running slow or stopping.
4 Easy Yet Powerful Social Media Strategies to Grow Your Audience in 2020
Social media is still a very viable business channel when executed well.
“Stay Alert” Call To Business As Coronavirus Impacts Spread Across NZ Economy
Auckland Business Chamber head Michael Barnett said the plight of the education sector and its impact on many NZ communities was acknowledged.
The PlayStation 5 allegedly costs a minimum of $450 per unit to make, causing a price panic for Sony
It seems like everyone is holding their breath every time a new console is announced.
Socialist countries don’t have it that great
Unfortunately, I saw two very slanted letters from the same anti-Trump and anti-conservative usual suspects I have seen frequently in The Herald. I must admit I too am biased and opposed to so-called progressive politics.
Love, cuddles and hormones: How oxytocin shapes the way we bond and build trust
The feeling of strong or constant affection for a person is described as love, but did you know that it is also a physical process in the brain triggered...
DataOps: Turning Your Business into a Wealthy Data Democracy
Many businesses have tried to generate value from their data. Many have succeeded: some narrowly, some broadly. At Hitachi Vantara, DataOps is...
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.
J. C. Penney Needs To Do Significantly Better Than Department Store Peers
J. C. Penney's Analyst Day is scheduled for April 7 and it is expected to provide a three-year financial outlook then.This outlook is constrained by the need to reach certain targets by 2022 in order
Time for new, daring domain names is now, here’s why…
A domain name can offer customers instant insights into where your company is located and what it does.
Zuckerberg accepts Facebook may pay more tax in different places - Politico
MUNICH — Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg accepts that global tax reforms mean the social networking giant may have to pay more taxes in different countries, Politico reported, citing excerpts of a speech he is due to give on Saturday.
IGEA and GDAA to merge; will keep the IGEA moniker
The Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA) and the Game Developers Association of Australia (GDAA) today announced their intentions to merge and function under the banner of the IGEA.
Lotto bosses reveal shop where €17m EuroMillions ticket was sold
National Lottery bosses have revealed the County Mayo shop where the €17 million EuroMillions jackpot ticket was sold.
Antitrust probe into e-commerce firms stalled after Amazon challenge
CCI last month ordered a probe into Amazon and rival Walmart's Flipkart over alleged violations of competition law and certain discounting practices
SpiceJet Q3 profit rises to Rs 73.2 cr, operational revenue up by 47%
"This profit is after a non-cash forex charge on account of Ind AS 116 of Rs 75.9 crore without which the profit would have been Rs 149.1 crore," SpiceJet said in a release.
LYFT (NASDAQ:LYFT) Given “Buy” Rating at JMP Securities
JMP Securities reissued their buy rating on shares of LYFT (NASDAQ:LYFT) in a report published on Monday morning, TipRanks reports. The firm currently has a $88.00 price target on the ride-sharing company’s stock. Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Wolfe Research upgraded shares of LYFT from an underperform rating […]
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
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 ...
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
Struggling Morocco oasis risks becoming mirage
Skoura, Morocco | AFP | Dead palm trees lie on dry, yellowish earth near an abandoned adobe house in Morocco’s arid southeast, as drought threatens ancient oases. “I grew up in this oasis and I have seen it shrink,” says 53-year-old Mohamed El Houkari, who lives in Skoura, a rural oasis area of around 40 square …
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.
Castlebar gets its third EuroMillions jackpot winner
THE winning ticket for Tuesday’s €17,000,000 EuroMillions jackpot was sold in Castlebar.
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…
New regulator rules to save mobile, broadband and TV customers £1bn on bills
New Ofcom rules set to come into effect from tomorrow could save millions of customers up to £1bn a year on landline, broadband, TV and mobile packages.
Jes Staley: Inside Barclays CEO’s Links With Jeffrey Epstein
It emerged on Thursday that British regulators are probing the chief executive of Barclays –one the country’s largest banks – over his relationship with the disgraced millionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who has been accused of trafficking hundreds of young women and underage girls for sex.
5 workers die as bus collides with Nasiman in Gopalganj
Five construction workers have been killed in a collision between a bus and a local passenger vehicle, Nasiman, in Gopalganj's Kashiana Upazila.
The best places to buy a home if you're single
A new ranking has revealed affordable spots in each region.
Fraud allegation: Ex-agitators’ leader apologises to Amnesty office
The leader of the Phase 2 Amnesty Program, Comrade Steven Ebisintei has refuted a publication where he was quoted to have alleged...
PS5 costs £345 to manufacture, coronavirus not affecting production
An increase in the costs of components means the PlayStation 5 may end up costing more than Sony, and fans, had hoped.
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 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.
People With 1 Job Skill on Their LinkedIn Profile Get Hired at Faster Rates
LinkedIn found job seekers who had this skill got hired at the highest rates.
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.
Recovery notices issued to 13 in Lucknow
ADM gives them 30 days to deposit the penalty amount, either collectively or by a single person.
SpiceJet soars 10% on 21% YoY rise in net profit; B737 may return this year
On the operational front, Passenger Load Factor came in at 91.9 per cent in Q3, with the fleet size growing to 119 aircraft as on December 31, 2019.
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.
Mumps cases in England rise to highest level in a decade
Total of 5,042 is four times that in 2018 as health experts urge people to catch up on vaccine
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.
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…
Sony struggling to set PS5 price after scarce components push cost to $450 – report
Sony is reportedly struggling to keep the cost of PS5 down.
Looks Like Huawei Might Be Screwed This Time
The US Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it was unsealing a superseding indictment against Chinese tech giant Huawei, charging the company and several of its affiliates under a law traditionally used to take down sprawling criminal syndicates that operated under multiple layers of secrecy.
SPONSORED: Get the wedding of your dreams with these local businesses
It’s perhaps no surprise that Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days of the year to pop the question.
Inside iearn.finance: a DeFi Aggregator for Optimized Yield Opportunities
The iearn.finance platform is described "an aggregator of interest-earning DeFi opportunities."
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.
February 2020 week three fuel price – petrol, diesel up
It's Friday, so time again for the weekly fuel price update, and the coming week will see the price of all fuels going up. In the case of RON 95 petrol,
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.
Risk of duopoly in telecom sector higher than before: Analyst
The room for manoeuvre is now very less for operators. The situation is particularly grave for Voda Idea.
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.
William Barr's Move To Rid The DOJ Of Independence Shows One Of Many Reasons Josh Hawley's FTC Plan Is Dangerous
Karl already took some time to highlight just one of the many absurdities in Senator Josh Hawley's "plan" to revamp the...
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.
BREAKING: INEC chiefs in closed door meeting over Bayelsa
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu and some National Commissioners are currently...
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
SPONSORED: Shop local and win big in Perth
There has never been a better time to join Mi Rewards, the loyalty programme for Perth!
Bharat Gupt: ‘Language is only an attribute, not one’s sole identity’
Author, academician Bharat Gupt discusses how his love for culture and traditions was shaped in his childhood
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.
Vodafone faces potential collapse after SC orders telecom firms to pay Rs 1.47 lakh crore in a month
Shares of Vodafone Idea tanked on Friday following the Supreme Court verdict. It plunged 16.67% to Rs 3.75 around 2.30 pm.
National Lottery reveals shop in Castlebar, Co Mayo which sold winning €17million EuroMillions jackpot ticket
It's surely the luckiest town in all of Europe!
AGR dues: Risk of duopoly in telecom higher than before, says analyst
Most of the remaining liability is with state-owned BSNL/MTNL and some of the shut/bankrupt telecom companies
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.
Liverpool's waterfront living and why it's great for renters
Enjoy historic character, modern living and a wide range of cultural attractions, restaurants and shops
7 ways supermarkets try to tempt you into spending more money
Wonder why you always end up making impulse buys at the supermarket? Here’s some of the tactics they use to get shoppers to part with more cash.
Ringrose Recovery Longer Than Expected While Addison Remains Sidelined
It is understood that Garry Ringrose is in danger of missing all of the Six Nations while Andy Farrell gives updates on Will Addison, Henshaw and Doris
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.
The Realme X50 Pro 5G will have the best fast charge on the market
The Realme X50 Pro 5G will have the best fast charge on the market. The Realme X50 Pro 5G will be charged at 65 W of power.
Hundreds turn up for Harvest Money expo
One of the trainers Benedict Rwakabale, called on farmers to come and learn various skills in farming.
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
Virus fears send Wall Street down after UK finance minister quits
China has been praised by the World Health Organization (WHO) for its transparent handling of the outbreak.