AFP'Thousands' more children separated from parents at US border in 2017-18
Thousands more children were forcibly separated from their parents after illegally crossing the US-Mexico border from 2017-2018 than originally admitted by President Donald Trump's administration, an official report said Thursday. The inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services
ReutersGloomy forecast for Davos: crises aplenty, but few world leaders
An array of crises will keep several world leaders away from the annual World Economic Forum in Davos next week, which takes place against a backdrop of deepening gloom over the global economic and political outlook. Anxieties over trade disputes, fractious international relations, Brexit and a growth
Associated PressAsian stocks rise on hopes for US-China trade progress
BEIJING (AP) — Stocks in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo advanced Friday after investors saw signs of possible progress toward settling the U.S.-Chinese tariff war.
ReutersAsia stocks advance on U.S.-China trade relief
The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin discussed lifting some or all tariffs imposed on Chinese imports and suggested offering a tariff rollback during trade discussions scheduled for Jan. 30. U.S. stocks rallied following the report, but pared some
ReutersTrump missile defense review calls North Korea 'extraordinary threat'
The open acknowledgment in the Missile Defense Review of U.S. plans to counter Russian and Chinese technological advances likely will alarm those nations. It marked a departure from the approach taken by Republican Trump's Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama, to tamp down concerns by major nuclear
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Spanish Car Manufacturer SEAT Joins Alastria Consortium to Develop Blockchain Products
Spanish automobile manufacturer SEAT has joined Alastria consortium to work on the development of blockchain-based products. The investments target “early and growth” stage businesses that relate to “customer experience, mobility and digital lifestyle,” as well as future technologies including blockchain
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3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Claiming Social Security
Evaluate your needs carefully before taking benefits.
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Netflix Hits 139 Million Paying Members
New customers are flocking to Netflix -- and management expects this momentum to continue in its current quarter.
Associated PressThe Latest: Trump, Pelosi flex muscle, shutdown goes on
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the partial government shutdown (all times local):
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Now you can get weed delivered to you anywhere in California, even in cities that ban pot
The rule could invite legal challenge from California cities and counties that have banned weed deliveries.
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Should You Worry About Bhandari Hosiery Exports Limited’s (NSE:BHANDHOS) ROCE?
Today we'll evaluate Bhandari Hosiery Exports Limited (NSE:BHANDHOS) to determine whether it could have potential as an investment idea. Specifically, we're going to calculate its Return On Capital Employed (ROCE),Read More...
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Is Integrated Payment Technologies Limited’s (ASX:IP1) Balance Sheet A Threat To Its Future?
Integrated Payment Technologies Limited (ASX:IP1), which has zero-debt on its balance sheet, can maximize capital returns by increasing debt due to its lower cost of capital. However, the trade-off isRead More...
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Should You Be Concerned About SMIT Holdings Limited’s (HKG:2239) ROE?
Many investors are still learning about the various metrics that can be useful when analysing a stock. This article is for those who would like to learn about Return OnRead More...
AFPBritish pound runs Brexit gauntlet
The British pound shrugged off fast-paced political drama this week, but faces sterner tests in the coming weeks and months as Brexit takes shape, analysts warn. Sterling, which slumped after Britain's shock 2016 referendum to exit the European Union, has only wobbled in response to recent turmoil
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Despite Its High P/E Ratio, Is Wang Yang Holdings Limited (HKG:1735) Still Undervalued?
This article is written for those who want to get better at using price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). We'll look at Wang Yang Holdings Limited's (HKG:1735) P/E ratio andRead More...
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Examining Shuang Yun Holdings Limited’s (HKG:1706) Weak Return On Capital Employed
Today we'll evaluate Shuang Yun Holdings Limited (HKG:1706) to determine whether it could have potential as an investment idea. Specifically, we're going to calculate its Return On Capital Employed (ROCE),Read More...
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Retail Marijuana Is Becoming Big Business
Financial results for MedMen, one of the country's leading dispensary companies, suggest this market is on the cusp of a major opportunity.
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Was Integrated Research Limited’s (ASX:IRI) Earnings Growth Better Than The Industry’s?
Examining how Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) is performing as a company requires looking at more than just a years' earnings. Below, I will run you through a simple sense checkRead More...
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People's United Financial Inc (PBCT) Q4 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
PBCT earnings call for the period ending December 31, 2018.
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Should We Worry About Jiyi Household International Holdings Limited’s (HKG:1495) P/E Ratio?
This article is for investors who would like to improve their understanding of price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). To keep it practical, we'll show how Jiyi Household International HoldingsRead More...
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Is E-Commodities Holdings Limited’s (HKG:1733) P/E Ratio Really That Good?
This article is written for those who want to get better at using price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). We'll look at E-Commodities Holdings Limited's (HKG:1733) P/E ratio and reflectRead More...
AFPTrump grounds House speaker, scraps Davos trip amid shutdown
US President Donald Trump forced the cancellation Thursday of a trip to Afghanistan by his Democratic opponent Nancy Pelosi, and scrapped administration officials' travel to the Davos forum as a government shutdown plunged Washington deeper into deadlock. The mess in the US capital already verged
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Should You Worry About 3P Learning Limited’s (ASX:3PL) CEO Salary Level?
Rebekah O’Flaherty became the CEO of 3P Learning Limited (ASX:3PL) in 2016. This report will, first, examine the CEO compensation levels in comparison to CEO compensation at companies of similarRead More...
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What Should We Expect From Li Ning Company Limited’s (HKG:2331) Earnings Over The Next Year?
After Li Ning Company Limited's (HKG:2331) earnings announcement in June 2018, the consensus outlook from analysts appear fairly confident, as a 38% increase in profits is expected in the upcomingRead More...
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Why Applied Materials Should Raise Its Dividend in 2019
After a rough year for the stock, this chip equipment maker should at least reward investors with a dividend boost.
