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Bishop Aude says Lebanon is being ruled by ‘one person and an armed group’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Metropolitan bishop of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch for the Archdiocese of Beirut, Elias ‘Aude, said Lebanon was being ruled by “one person and an armed group” during his sermon on Sunday. Bishop ‘Aude made the comment during the mass marking the 14th anniversary of Gebran Tueni’s assassination. “This country is being ruled today by one person we all know, and no one speaks and by a group that is ruling us by arms,” the bishop said. The ‘person’ the bishop is referencing Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
Catalonia Hotels & Resorts partners with Beonprice for digital transformation
BARCELONA - Catalonia Hotels & Resorts has selected Beonprice as its strategic solution for Revenue Management, as the hotel group undergoes significant digital transformation. The hotel chain – which operates 72 properties and more than 10,000 rooms – chose Beonprice as the technology company shared its commitment to innovation and offered a clear vision for how the hotel group can maintain its competitiveness through a dynamic Revenue Management strategy. Utilising Beonprice’s Artificial Intelligence technology, Catalonia Hotels & Resorts will be able to
Nissan likely to be fined $22 million by Japan's markets watchdog
Japan's markets watchdog will likely recommend soon that the financial regulator fine Nissan Motor Co Ltd about 2.4 billion yen ($22 million) over false reporting on its financial statement, public broadcaster NHK reported on Sunday. Nissan's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Tokyo in November last year over allegations of financial misconduct, including understating his salary by around 9.1 billion yen ($84.71 million) over a period of nearly a decade and temporarily transferring pe
Pound-Australian Dollar Forecast: Fresh Three-Year Highs Ahead says Analyst
The Pound-to-Australian Dollar exchange rate trades at a new three-year high on Monday, December 03. amidst an ongoing lift in the broader Sterling complex
USD/CAD consolidates in a range, around mid-1.3200s
The USD/CAD pair extended its sideways consolidative price action through the early European session on Monday and remained confined in a narrow tradi
Shares, Commodity, Rupee Market LIVE Updates: Sensex up 100 points, Nifty over 11,950 led by auto, metal stocks
Share Market, Sensex, Nifty, BSE, NSE Share Price Today Live Updates: Catch all the LIVE market action here.
Banks must stick to their core functions
Diversification into long-term financing, insurance, mutual funds and share broking have affected their performance
Puppeteer Caroll Spinney (Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch), RIP
Legendary puppeteer Carroll Spinney, who brought Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life on Sesame Street, died today. He was 85. Here’s the New York Times obituary. And from the Sesame Worksho…
Tesco shares soar as investors salivate over potential sale of Asian division
Analysts believe the sale of the Thailand and Malaysia division could bank Tesco up to £7.2bn.
Tighter climate rules seen erasing US$2.3 trln in firms’ value
Tighter government climate regulations by 2025 could wipe up to US$2.3 trillion off the value of companies in industries ranging from fossil fuel producers to agriculture and car makers, an investor group warned, Reuters reports. Any abrupt policy shifts risk severely disrupting current investment strategies, Principles of Responsible Investing (PRI), a group representing investors with…
German exports rise in October, defying expectations
BERLIN (AP) - German exports posted a second consecutive month-on-month increase in October, defying economists' expectations of a slight decline.
Saxo Bank Reports Worst Monthly FX Volumes in 4 Years
Saxo Bank posted a month-on-month drop across the board for foreign exchange, commodities, fixed income and equities trading volumes in November.
Altron acquires identity security firm Ubusha for R360m
Once integrated, Ubusha will merge with Altron’s existing Cybertech to form Altron Security Solutions.
Asian markets subdued ahead of key US-China tariff deadline
Asian stocks edged up on Monday following surprisingly strong US jobs data, but gains were subdued amid concerns over the [...]
Irish skincare company Integumen raising £1.4m from share placing
Company to use funds to help boost revenues as it looks to double size of its laboratory
India: Analysing the fiscal impact of income tax cuts – Standard Chartered Bank
Economist at Standard Chartered Bank offered their take on the fiscal impact of an expected personal income tax cut – aimed at boosting consumption de
AEDC: We cannot avoid VAT from meter cost - The Nation Newspaper
Following the complaint about the surreptitious manner in which the Abuja Electricity Company (AEDC) has raised the cost of meters, the power firm's ...
Jaguar Land Rover sales fall 3.4% in Nov
The sales of Jaguar brand were at 11,464 units during the month, down 23.1 per cent per cent from November 2018, Tata Motors said in a BSE filing. Land Rover sales stood at 35,078 units, up 5.5 per cent per cent from the same month last year, it added. Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Monday reported 3.4 per cent decline in total retail sales.
OnePlus 6th anniversary sale goes live on Amazon India - Gizmochina
OnePlus is celebrating its 6th anniversary this month. As part of the festive deal, the company is offering up to Rs. 10,000 (~$141) discounts on the OnePlus 7T and the 7 Pro. The sale went live on December 6 and will continue till December 17 on Amazon India. The company is also offering instant discounts …
Carnival Corporation’s Costa Cruises welcomes LNG-Powered Costa Smeralda to fleet
MIAMI – Costa Cruises, the Italian brand of Carnival Corporation & plc officially took delivery today of Costa Smeralda, the brand’s first ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the marine industry’s most advanced fuel technology. The handover ceremony was held at the Meyer shipyard in Turku, Finland, where the brand’s new flagship was built. Costa Smeralda becomes Carnival Corporation’s fourth new ship of 2019 and its second LNG-powered ship. Costa Smeralda is the first of two new sister ships for Costa
German exports rise in October, defying expectations
BERLIN (AP) - German exports posted a second consecutive month-on-month increase in October, defying economists' expectations of a slight decline.
Farmers blockade Tesco in ongoing row about beef prices
IFA president says supermarket’s half-price beef sale is an ‘insult to farmers’
Shakti Pumps hits 52-week low as CARE downgrades bank facilities
The outlook for the long-term rating of the company has been revised from 'Stable' to 'Negative'.
Tesco leads FTSE 100 risers as it weighs up Asia sale
Shares in Tesco rose more than five per cent in early trading as investors welcomed reports that the company is exploring a sale of its Asian businesses.
NBA Rumors: Nuggets Could Acquire Kevin Love For Paul Millsap Or Gary Harris, Per Sean Deveney
With the Cleveland Cavaliers now willing to listen to trade offers for veteran big man Kevin Love, a new report suggests that the Denver Nuggets could be among the teams that could benefit the most ...
Stocks slip as investors weigh outlook for US-China trade
Tokyo (AP) - Stock markets weakened during European trading on Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more U.S. tariffs on China and the outlook for negotiations on the trade dispute.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Buy” by Brokerages
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Buy” by the nineteen research firms that are covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have issued a hold recommendation and eleven have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month target price […]
Government nickel ore export ban to hit newly listed company
From its exports in 2018, Ifishdeco earned Rp 365 billion (US$26 million), more than double the Rp 140 billion pocketed from domestic sales.
UBank adopts Basiq's AI-powered tools to help Millennials budget
Open banking will help the NAB subsidiary crunch data to help younger customers save more.
White Castle frozen burgers recalled due to listeria
White Castle recalled several varieties of it frozen burgers due to listeria concerns.
The Fed's recent repo crisis was the fault of big banks and hedge funds, new study finds
September's repo-rate spike was driven by big banks and hedge funds, the Bank for International Settlements wrote in a report released Sunday. T...
Boeing is promising 3 fixes to the faulty system behind the 737 Max crashes to let pilots stop it from forcing the plane into an unstoppable nosedive
MCAS, which was designed to automatically push the plane's nose down to stabilize it, was identified as a key factor in both 737 Max crashes.
Bloomberg Lists Top Cryptocurrencies of 2019: Bitcoin Comes in Second, With XRP And Stellar Lagging Behind
Bitcoin had a big 2019, with a 101% jump in price from $3,742 to $7,537 at time of publishing, according to CoinMarketCap. But despite its blockbuster performance, Bitcoin is not the number one crypto asset of the year, in terms of performance.
How a few common financial mistakes are costing small businesses
Stats and experts reveal that a few common mistakes in financial management are often proving to be heavy for small businesses all around. Some of the issues ar...
Comstock Metals (CVE:CSL) Sets New 12-Month Low at $0.02
Shares of Comstock Metals Ltd (CVE:CSL) hit a new 52-week low on Monday . The company traded as low as C$0.02 and last traded at C$0.02, with a volume of 100000 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at C$0.02. The firm has a market cap of $1.39 million and a P/E ratio of -0.30. […]
Bitcoin Price Fills $7.5K Futures ‘Gap’ as Trader Weighs $8K Potential
Mixed performance over the weekend nonetheless failed to inject volatility into Bitcoin markets, with attention now focusing on preserving support at $7,400.
Shoppers go wild for Lidl's melting dark chocolate and salted caramel cottage
Christmas treats don't come much better than this!
Aldi is selling Prosecco for just £3.99 a bottle
Rude not to...
Ulta Beauty: A Truly Beautiful Story For Investors
The company's financial performance was solid during the quarter, driven by new product management.Skincare and fragrance were particularly strong, in our view.With shares reacting well to the earning
OKEx to Launch Crypto Options Trading Later This Month
Crypto exchange OKEx on Monday announced its plan to launch a crypto options trading platform.
Beyoncé Is Teasing New Ivy Park Merch, So Save Your Pennies
Beyoncé teased brand-new items from her Adidas and Ivy Park collaboration, out on January 18, 2020.
Rosenblatt spews specs for six 'iPhone 12' models while reiterating Sell rating on AAPL shares
Rosenblatt Securities said Monday it believes Apple is working on as many as six different "iPhone 12" models -- including 'Plus' and 'Max' size variants of its 'Pro' series -- but nonetheless reiterated its sell rating on the company's shares, predicting impending share losses in China that won't be helped by a so-called 'iPhone SE 2.'
Banks could face forced legacy systems cull
RBA floats closure of direct debits for real-time automation.
[Update: More countries] Google is sending out 20% Google Store discount codes to Local Guides in the UK
As a thank you, some Local Guide contributors are now receiving 20% off codes for purchases made on the Google Store right in time for the holidays.
Listed firm plans integrated property projects to weather bleak industry outlook
Bank Indonesia's policy to lower loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for mortgages by 5 percentage points, effective since Dec. 2, will likely improve the property sector.
A cancer-drug developer's stock just surged more than 100% after Merck agreed to a multi-billion-dollar takeover, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Merck offered $20 per share in the all-cash bid, more than double ArQule's Friday closing price. The deal is expected to close in early 2020.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Lies, damn lies and superannuation
It’s fair to say that Industry Super Australia (ISA) has a vested interest in raising the superannuation guarantee (SG) from the current 9.5% to 12%, since this would result in more funds under management to ‘clip-the-ticket’ on, and more fee revenue.
Swedbank rejigs management structure; Baltic banking head leaves
Mubasher: Swedbank announced on Monday that its chief risk officer will leave, in the framework of the Swedish lender’s plan to revamp its structure.
General Motors pulls out of Russian car assembly business with Avtovaz deal
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s biggest automaker Avtovaz said on Monday it would buy out General Motors (GM.N) from their joint venture producing vehicles in Russia under the Chevrolet brand, effectively ending GM’s presence in car assembling in the country.
The 5 Best Industrial Stocks to Buy for 2020
Assuming the economy avoids a protracted slowdown next year, these companies' catalysts could deliver strong gains for investors.
Amazon India bets on vernacular, voice & videos to help sellers boost sales
Amazon also announced its partnership with CII to conduct awareness workshops and training in pre-identified locations to enable small and medium businesses start their e-commerce journey.
SMBs’ Late Payments Pain Spreads Across Borders
Kenya, South Africa, Romania, the U.K. and Australia are all struggling with late invoice payments to small businesses, new data reveals.
Critical Comparison: Standard Chartered (OTCMKTS:SCBFF) & Hanmi Financial (OTCMKTS:HAFC)
Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ:HAFC) and Standard Chartered (OTCMKTS:SCBFF) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and risk. Profitability This table compares Hanmi Financial and Standard Chartered’s net margins, return on equity and return […]
Intertek Group (ITRK) – Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates
A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Intertek Group (LON: ITRK): 12/9/2019 – Intertek Group had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Deutsche Bank AG. 11/27/2019 – Intertek Group had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by analysts at UBS Group AG. 11/27/2019 – Intertek Group had its price target […]
Boeing is promising 3 fixes to the faulty autopilot behind the 737 Max crashes to let pilots stop it forcing the plane into an unstoppable nose-dive
Boeing is promising three fixes for the faulty autopilot system widely attributed as a cause of two deadly crashes by the 737 Max plane, CBS News reported Sunday.
Paris-based Ankorstore, the B2B marketplace redefining retail, raises €6 million to expand across Europe
Just two weeks after Ankorstore’s official launch, the Paris-based startup has closed their first round of funding at €6 million, led by Global Founders Capital, Alven and Aglaé Ventures. Over the next few months, Ankorstore plans to triple its workforce, by hiring developers, business developers and customer support.
3 Tax Mistakes You're Probably Making Today
If you're falling victim to these blunders, you're throwing money away or opening the door to problems you really don't need.
Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP Weekly Market Update December 9, 2019
The total crypto market cap added $6.5 billion of value during the last seven days and now stands at $204.2 billion. The top 10 currencies are mostly in red for the same time frame with Bitcoin SV (BSV) and Litecoin (LTC) being the best performers with 7.6 and 4.5 percent of loses respectively. By the time of writing bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $7,505 while ether (ETH) stands around $150. Ripple’s XRP is trading at $0.228.
Petrol Price Reaches Rs 75 Per Litre, Diesel Crosses Rs 66 Mark, First Time in One Year
Though the diesel rate has been moderate, the price of petrol has been on the rise since November 9.
Oil bulls gearing up for a rally, but Trump may play spoilsport
Oil traders should remain cautious and not get too carried away by the Opec+ saga.
Yahaya approves additional N550m for payment of gratuities to retirees
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the release of additional N550 million for the payment of gratuities to the state retirees...
Professor: Why Should the World Bank Take Orders from the United States?
US President Donald Trump criticized the World Bank’s decision to lend more money to China and said it needs to stop giving it loans after the international financial institution approved a new plan to aid China with $1 billion to $1.5 billion in low-interest loans annually through June 2025.
US: CPI likely to post +0.2% mom increase – Deutsche Bank
According to Deutsche Bank analysts, the main highlight for the US markets is CPI release on Wednesday and the retail sales figures on Friday. Key Quo
Banks to quiz borrowers about Netflix, private school
Lenders should be asking customers to prove they can save money for loans by cancelling their Netflix subscriptions under new responsible lending guidelines.
Nvidia lawyer pushes court to dismiss cryptocurrency mining chip lawsuit
Graphics card manufacturer Nvidia is fighting to have a lawsuit dropped that alleges it misled investors over its failed cryptocurrency mining chip.
Azimut Exploration (CVE:AZM) Hits New 52-Week High at $0.50
Azimut Exploration Inc. (CVE:AZM) reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Monday . The stock traded as high as C$0.50 and last traded at C$0.50, with a volume of 40200 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.46. The company has a market capitalization of $26.11 million and a P/E ratio of -98.00. […]
Boeing is promising 3 fixes to the faulty autopilot behind the 737 Max crashes to let pilots stop it forcing the plane into an unstoppable nose-dive, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The faulty MCAS software, which was designed to push the plane's nose down to stabilize the jet, was a key factor in both 737 Max crashes.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
ICICI Bank opens new center in Bahrain, offers retail, corporate banking
The bank already has a retail branch at the local Manama Centre, it said in a statement
Marginal Rejig In GST Structure Can Be Combined With Income Tax Cuts
The right thing to do is to accept a slightly higher rate of fiscal deficit in the short run.
The incredible new Bose 700 headphones weren’t on sale for Black Friday, but they’re $50 off for Green Monday
You know the Bose QC35 Series II headphones that everyone thinks are Bose’s best wireless noise cancelling headphones? Well, they’re great, but Bose recently released a new higher-end p…
Global financial watchdogs take aim at Big Tech's data dominance
Could be forced to share data on financial services customers with banks.
What To Remember From Ulta Beauty's Q3 Earnings
Ulta Beauty reported numbers that exceeded expectations and show that the growth deceleration is stabilizing.Ulta is outperforming its competitors significantly by improving customer satisfaction and
Yahaya approves additional N550m for payment of gratuities to retirees
Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the release of an additional N550 million for the payment of gratuities to the state retirees.
Caltex indolence invited takeover bid
Dozy oversight of cruising management has all but goaded a bidder out of the woodwork.
If You Haven’t Ditched NBEV Stock Yet, Now Is the Time
NBEV stock is an irredeemable loser. The CEO is selling shares and the company is in debt and losing money.
HSBC shakes up senior management after 'unacceptable' third quarter
HSBC has replaced its investment banking boss and group chief operating officer in a raft of changes due to take effect in 2020.
Analysis: FCMB is running out of time
Despite some of the transformations currently being recorded in the bank, success and consistency seem to be eluding it.
Tea Board considering new export cess to fund promotion and marketing
While the rate of the cess is yet to be finalised, sources say it could be around Rs 2 per kg of export
Land Rover reportedly lining up a $33,000 small SUV
A new report suggests that Land Rover could be lining up a $33,000 small SUV based on the new Defender to slot underneath the Discovery Sport. Also planned is a high-end battery-electric Defender Sport.
Entrepreneur Development Ministry, MTDC collaborate to prepare SMEs for digital technology
BANGI, Dec 9 — The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development (MED) has forged a cooperation with Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) to prepare the small and medium enterprise (SME) to shift to utilise digital technology in their business. MED Secretary-General Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Md...
GRAINS-Soybeans at 2-week high as China tariff waivers add to trade hopes
* Soybeans up for 5th session on hopes of U.S.-China deal * China to exempt some U.S. soybeans, pork from tariffs * Wheat eases, corn little changed ahead of USDA data (Updates with European trading, changes byline/dateline) By Gus Trompiz and Naveen Thukral PARIS/SINGAPORE, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures rose for a fifth straight session on Monday to their highest in almost two weeks, after China's announcement last week about tariff waivers for U.S. soybean and pork encouraged hopes of a trade agreement.
M&S shares jump after Goldman Sachs hikes rating
Shares in Marks & Spencer jumped this morning after investment bank Goldman Sachs hiked its stock rating following improvement in the retailer’s troubled clothing and home division.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - This is what traders are talking about.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Aluminium firms seek cut in input duties as production costs, imports swell
Industry is dogged by inverted duty structure. While calcined petroleum coke import suffers 10%, finished aluminium attracts 7.5% duty. Caustic soda lye import is taxed at 7.5% versus 5% on alumina
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
Here is what you need to know.
Ugandan based Somaliland businesswoman scoops top Award
Uganda’s foremost businesswoman Amina Hersi Moghe was over the weekend crowned the Entrepreneur of the year of Africa by the respected European CEO magazine. Moghe, born in Kenya of Somaliland parents has been an inspiration to women in East Africa where she has employed over 5,000 people in her different companies. This is an additional cap to her success. She scooped the 2008 Woman Investor of the year Award making her a remarkable woman. “This is a great honour not only to me but to the women of Africa. It shows just how women if given an opportunity and the right environment, can achieve so much,” she said. Somaliland Ambassador to Kenya Bashe Omar congratulated Ms Moghe saying she is one of the best ambassadors of Somaliland in the diaspora.
Special Kitty Cat Food Recalled
Certain lots of Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner Pate that may pose a risk to cats' health have been recalled because they may contain ingredients that don't meet quality and safety standards.
iDreamSky in Talks to Buy Gaming Company Leyou for $1.4 Billion
iDreamSky has entered negotiations for the takeover of Leyou Technologies and has reportedly submitted a $1.4 billion bid.
Ericsson pays $1bn to settle corruption probe
Networking giant reaches settelement following accusations of corruption by US authorities
SwiftKey Beta gains support for 49 additional languages
Swiftkey Beta for Android now supports 49 more languages, including languages from Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia.
Trump Has Urged the World Bank to Stop Lending Money to China
US President Donald Trump has called on the World Bank to stop lending money to China, BTA quoted Reuters as saying. This is his second strike on Beijing at a time when the two sides are continuing negotiations on a trade deal.
Record Black Friday for Livingston Designer Outlet as sales hit highest levels in 19-year history
A West Lothian shopping centre has cheered a record-breaking Black Friday weekend following a multi-million-pound refurbishment and re-brand.
Massif Capital - Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.
Diamond has been a painful investment for our portfolio.We invested too early in the cycle for offshore equipment, and the trough of the cycle has been extended beyond our modeled scenarios.We will ai
What Should Investors Expect From Advanced Micro Devices Stock in 2020?
Advanced Micro Devices stock more than doubled in 2019, but will its momentum carry into 2020? Here are a few things to know about AMD stock.
Zacks: Alamo Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALG) Given Average Recommendation of “Buy” by Analysts
Alamo Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALG) has been assigned an average broker rating score of 2.00 (Buy) from the two brokers that cover the company, Zacks Investment Research reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. Brokers have set a 1-year consensus target […]
Bitcoin’s Chart Looks Eerily Similar to $3,000 Bottom; Is the Pain Over?
Is the bottom in? Since Bitcoin (BTC) fell precipitously to $6,600 late last month, analysts have been asking if the leading cryptocurrency has finally
Lack of Profitability Is a Significant Risk for Zillow Stock
A lack of profits has kept Zillow stock stuck in neutral for 3 years, and it looks like these profitability issues are here to stay.
Big Hit Entertainment denies 'News Room's claim that BTS sought legal advice regarding profit dispute
BTS is reportedly seeking legal advice against their agency Big Hit Entertainment.According to the December 9 broadcast of JTBC's news program 'News R…
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
Here is what you need to know.
Winds Might Be Changing For Vestas
The company has grown fast in a favorable market environment, having a 5-year CAGR if 8%.Despite the record-high order backlog in Q3/2019, the company identified the impact of tariffs and increased ex
SwiftKey Beta gains support for 49 additional languages
Swiftkey Beta for Android now supports 49 more languages, including languages from Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia.
Bitcoin Price Shows ‘Uncanny Resemblance’ to 2018 Breakout Pattern
BTC has hovered between bullish and bearish attitudes. But one chart analyst sees a possible scenario, as the bitcoin price action in the past months
Top 5 gift ideas in the Amazon Last Minute Christmas deals event
Amazon's Last Minute Christmas deals are live now and these are the best ones if you are looking for a Christmas gift
National outdoor clothing chain set to take over empty high street building
A planning application has been submitted for the former Nationwide Building society premises
Leading Saudi banks to maintain strong profitability – Moody’s
Riyadh – Mubasher: The three largest banks in Saudi Arabia, namely: National Commercial Bank (NCB), Al Rajhi Bank, and Saudi British Bank (SABB), are expected to maintain strong profitability and efficient cost structures, according to a report by …
Traders want shops in temporary bus stand
They also demand new bus stand under Smart City programme
Hungary’s Central Bank Issues Warning stating that Traditional Lenders Might Be Forced Out of Market Due to Competitive Fintech Firms
Some of Hungary’s financial institutions might be forced to exit the market as they may not be adequately prepared to continue to compete with challengers fro
Remember the Roomba that was down to $200 for Black Friday? It’s somehow only $195 today
We knew Amazon was going to have a big showing this year for Green Monday 2019, but we had no idea that the retailer was going to go as nuts as it did. Seriously, some of today’s deals are ev…
Can Buy Now Pay Later Solutions Cut Through The Holiday Noise?
U.S. consumers are expected to spend roughly $149 billion online this holiday season — but many are still paying off credit card bills from last year's splurge. Getting consumers to spend, without making them feel overextended, may require new methods. In the inaugural Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Tracker, Nick Kaplan, president of fashion brand Fashion To Figure, explains how BNPL solutions are becoming key to giving consumers financial flexibility and merchants more sales.
EUR/CHF Could Find Upside In 2020
The euro has fallen against the Swiss franc over the majority of its life.However, the EUR/CHF interest rate differential remains in a positive position (on a central bank rate basis, the spread is po
Phones 4U billionaire John Caudwell tells John McDonnell he may leave the UK if Labour wins the election
Billionaire Phones 4U founder John Caudwell told shadow chancellor John McDonnell today that he was considering leaving the country if the Labour Party wins Thursday’s General Election.
These noise cancelling headphones with deep bass and week-long battery are too good to cost $29.99
Black Friday 2019 and Cyber Monday 2019’s big sale on Sony noise cancelling headphones was fantastic, but you still had to pay hundreds for them and not everyone wants to cough up that kind o…
NSE asks investors to be careful in executing PoA with stock brokers
The latest communication comes against the backdrop of Karvy Stock Broking Ltd unauthorisedly transferring securities worth Rs 2,300 crore of more than 95,000 clients, into its account
Pound-New Zealand Dollar Forecast: Fighting to Hold 2.0 Level
There is a distinct possibility that GBP/NZD does in fact go lower as foreign exchange markets engage in 'buy the rumour, sell the fact' behaviour on the election result.
YES Bank may reject $1.2 billion offer from Canadian investor
At a board meeting on Tuesday, YES Bank is expected to reject an offer from Canada's Erwin Singh Braich and Hong Kong-based SPGP Holdings to contribute $1.2 billion toward the fund raising
Mutual Funds’ asset base hit all time high of Rs 27 lakh crore on inflow in debt schemes
Mutual fund houses witnessed an overall inflow of Rs 54,419 crore last month as compared to Rs 1.33 lakh crore in October.
YouTube unveils top Indian ads watched in 2019
Google India recently announced its annual YouTube advertisement leaderboard for India, which highlighted the ads that have received the maximum views and shares from audiences across the country.Whi
UPDATE 1-EU sets tariffs on Indonesia biodiesel imports over subsidies
(Adds details of case)By Philip BlenkinsopBRUSSELS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The European Union confirmed on Monday that it will impose tariffs on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia to counter what it sees as unfair subsidies, concluding a case that has lasted seven years.The duties, normally in place for five years, have been set at between 8 and 18%, the same level as the provisional rates proposed in August.
Regulators ponder new rules to temper Big Tech data advantage
Global banking regulators say the arrival of Big Tech firms like Google, Amazon and Apple in financial services poses a host of stability risks that may require sweeping new laws to level the playing field with smaller tech firms and banks.
Subprime lender Amigo’s chief executive and chairman quit
Departures follow move by founder James Benamor to reassert control of the business
Inheritance Tax rules could be changing. Here's 10 facts you need to know...
With potential changes in inheritance tax rules on the horizon, Ian Lowes, managing director of Lowes Financial Management, offers some advice
How to free yourself from your parents money habits, and claim financial independence
If your family avoided financial topics, you may find yourself uncomfortable managing money.
Top headlines: SBI's MCLR rate cut, Lodha India's richest realtor and more
This is the eighth cut in MCLR in this financial year and follows a 5 bps reduction last month
Moonday Mornings: IRS readies to tax your cryptocurrency — no matter what
It's the start of another week and that means it's time for Hard Fork's wrap-up of the weekend's top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines.
Malaysians spend 70pc of monthly income on goods, housing and transport, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Almost 70 per cent of Malaysians’ monthly income are spent on goods, housing and transport, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said. Based on a World Bank Group report, the cost of living shouldered by Malaysians was mainly...
Late payments: Firms wait twice as long for cash in 2019
The UK’s small and medium-sized businesses are being stretched by customers failing to pay them on time, according to a [...]
Amazon SLASHES alcohol prices in Christmas gift sale BONANZA
Laphroaig and Bowmore whisky, Bulleit bourbon, Plymouth gin, Mount Gay rum and much more discounted at Amazon
Yes Bank likely to reject $1.2 bn offer from Canadian tycoon Erwin Braich
At a meeting on Tuesday, the board is expected to reject an offer from Canada's Erwin Singh Braich and Hong Kong-based SPGP Holdings to contribute $1.2 billion toward the fund raising
ECB to leave the interest rates unchanged this week – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank analysts suggest that the market is expecting no changes in interest rates from the ECB this week but the meeting will be closely watche
Starling adds legal services to its digital offering
Starling Bank has announced a partnership with legal services provider Sparqa, the latest addition to the challenger's in-app Marketplace.
Portugal opens 300 supermarkets in 2 years
Almost 300 supermarkets opened their doors to the public in the space of just two years.
A British oil stock tanked 60% after the shock resignation of the CEO and head of exploration
Tullow Oil, a British oil company, tanked on Monday morning after the company announced the resignation of its CEO and exploration director as well as cutting its production guidance. Tullow’s board also suspended its dividend.
NZD/USD consolidates last week's gains, trades above mid-0.65s
The NZD/USD pair registered one of its largest weekly percentage gains last week as it added more than 140 pips to close at 0.6563. However, with inve
Swelling U.S. IPO backlog points to crowded 2020 field
(Reuters) - More and more companies are putting plans for U.S. initial public offerings (IPO) on ice this year because of investor pushback against their valuations, creating a backlog that could make stock market debuts more challenging in 2020.
Sensex falls 70 pts in early trade; banking stocks drag
Equity benchmark BSE Sensex on Monday fell over 70 points in early trade, dragged mainly by losses in financial and banking stocks amid persistent foreign fund outflows. The 30-share index was
Chong: Sugar supply liberalisation will benefit consumers in the long run
KUCHING, Dec 9 — The liberalisation policy on sugar supply in Sarawak will not result in an immediate effect to the price of the commodity but will definitely benefit consumers in the long term, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen said today. He said the policy,...
Oil firms roll back prices
EFFECTIVE at 6 a.m. today, major and independent oil firms will implement a price rollback of their petroleum products in slightly different amounts.
A British oil stock tanked 60% after the shock resignation of the CEO and head of exploration
Tullow Oil, a British oil company, tanked on Monday morning after the company announced the resignation of its CEO and exploration director as well as cutting its production guidance. Tullow’s board also suspended its dividend.
4 AM Wake-Up Call
Right off the bat, we saw an almost 850-point drop in the Dow Jones from Black Friday until Tuesday as President Trump was quoted as saying that he saw the chances of a trade deal lessening.The tariff
Nigeria's weak operating environment is still a challenging factor for the banking sector
Moody's Investors Service has said that Nigeria's weak operating environment posed a challenge to the banking sector in maintaining the recent improving trend, particularly as regards asset quality, given the increasing bank lending.
Reports: Barcelona ready to exchange out-of-favour star for Juventus duo
The latest word around the rumour mill is that La Liga giants Barcelona are ready to offload Ivan Rakitic in exchange for the Juventus duo of Daniele Rugani and Merih Demiral, during the upcoming January transfer window.
WTI drops 1% towards $ 58.50 amid trade tensions, weak China exports
WTI (oil futures on NYMEX) is down over $1 from three-month highs of 59.85 reached last Friday after the OPEC and its allies (OPEC+) agreed to deepen
Share market highlights: Sensex ends 43 points up, Nifty near 11,950; TCS, HCL Tech top losers
Share Market News Today | Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The headline indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Monday afternoon, amid volatility.
Tata Motors plans to add 100 new passenger vehicle outlets by FY 20 end
Tata Motors is looking to increase its penetration in the domestic passenger vehicle segment with entry into the premium hatchback segment.
Skechers' 'cool' value gives it room to run like Nike: Barron's
Shoemaker Skechers USA is expected to post earnings growth on pace with Nike over the next three years, giving its relatively low valuation a ...
The US raked in a record $7.2 billion in tariffs in October, new data shows
The US government collected a record amount in tariffs in October as a trade dispute between the Trump administration and China escalated. Reven...
A British oil stock tanked 60% after the shock resignation of the CEO and head of exploration, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Tullow Oil plunged after the CEO and the exploration director suddenly quit. The company also halted its dividend and reduced its production guidance.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Nedbank notches up 1.7m digitally active customers
The bank witnesses a 30% growth rate across its digital banking platforms, with over one million app downloads.
Six Online Deals You Need To Know About In Australia Today
G'day! Here are some cracking online bargains for Lifehacker readers, including: 50% off 4K-friendly HDMI cables, half-price SIM-only plans, 15% off tech at eBay and more!...
Bluecoins is a simple-to-use personal finance app with tools for budgeting and account management
Bluecoins is an easy-to-use personal finance manager that can help you manage your expenses, create a budget, and keep a track of your income.
Cryptocurrency Exchange - Here are tips to choose the best
The exchange you must have decided to make use of will greatly determine whether your crypto investment will be profitable or not in the long run. There are lot...
South Korea to Impose Capital Gains Tax on Crypto
The South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance has decided to impose capital gains tax on digital currencies.
Black Friday’s best Bose deals are back on Amazon – and a new deal that’s even better!
Green Monday 2019 is here and it brought Bose’s two best Black Friday deals back with it. What’s more, Green Monday also gives us the first big discount ever on Bose’s hot new hea…
Your farm, your business: 5 ways to save time and money!
Multi-faceted Stettler company provides mobile electronics solutions, office supply help and more
SAIL reworks marketing strategy to draw high volume sales in November
Company clocks 36% YoY rise in volume sales to 1.40 million tonnes
Private equity tycoon Guy Hands looks to buy struggling Kier Living
Hands' private equity firm - Terra Firma Capital Partners - is one of the last remaining bidders for Kier Living.
Christmas Comes Early With These 28 Upcoming Dividend Increases
All stocks have at least five fiscal years of dividend growth history and come from the U.S. Dividend Champions List.28 increases for next week (up from 5 last week).An average increase of 5.77%, medi
BoC to cut rates just once in 2020 – TDS
Analysts at TD Securities have changed their call and are now looking for the Bank of Canada to cut rates just once in April 2020. Key Quotes “While t
BoB to sell 10.4 mn shares in proposed UTI AMC initial public offering
Last week, the country's largest lender State Bank of India had approved diluting up to 8.25% stake in UTI AMC
Virgin Galactic leaps after Morgan Stanley says the company's stock can jump 203% over the next year
Virgin Galactic stock surged as much as 21% on Monday after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on the company with a buy-equivalent rating The fi...
Catching Up: NatWest Adds More Features to Banking App
The race to compete with emerging Fintechs is compelling most all banks to up their game. This is good for the consumer. Better service and lower costs (hopeful
Elastic: Dramatically Lowered Valuation Justifies Billings Slowdown
Shares of search company Elastic have peeled back ~20% ever since reporting Q2 results.Most notably, investors hammered the company on its deceleration down to 45% y/y billings growth (on a constant c
Starwood Property Trust: The Election Means Everything
Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood Property is a professionally managed company and a consistent dividend payer.Of late, the stock has been hit by news of its regional malls not doing well and the possibilit
Universal Credit changes coming into force in 2020 for 12million people
The end of the five year freeze will bring relief to the 10million benefit claimants - 2.5million of whom are on Universal Credit - who've struggled at the hands of inflation for years
A2 Milk chief executive resigns
More than a billion dollars has wiped off the value of New Zealand's biggest company this morning following the surprise resignation of A2 Milk's chief executive. In a market announcement, Jayne Hrdlicka said she had not anticipated the amount of travel involved when she took up the role 18 months ago. Jayne Hrdlicka would be replaced by the former chief executive Geoff Babidge, while the company began a global search for her replacement. The company, which is dual listed in New Zealand and Australia, opened sharply lower at the open this morning, wiping more than a billion dollars off its market value. The shares were trading about $14.30 in the first 15 minutes of trading, from $15.17 on Friday, with a market value of $10.52 billion, compared with $11.63b on Friday.
CBRE marketing UPMC's never-occupied Freight House Shops space as available for sublease
UPMC may not move into the Freight House Shops at Station Square after all.
Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine
The 30-share BSE Sensex stabilised in afternoon trade and settled with gains of 42.28 points or 0.10 per cent at 40,487.43.
SunTrust, BB&T banks complete merger, creating Truist
The merger between Atlanta-based SunTrust and Winston-Salem, N.C.-based BB&T has been completed, creating the nation’s sixth-largest bank, serving about 10 million consumer households,...
EXCLUSIVE: Tito Ortiz on 90% of UFC Fighters Not Making Money, 2 Losses to Chuck Lidell
Tito Ortiz opened up to VladTV about UFC fighters doing events several times a year, which he explained has changed since he started out with only ...
Fishshack owner to sell restaurants in rescue deal
Financial woes forced chain to seek court protection from creditors in August
Gold slides ₹32 on stronger rupee, global cues
Gold prices fell by ₹32 to ₹38,542 per 10 gram in the national capital on Monday due to rupee appreciation and selling in global market, according to HDFC Securities. On Saturday, the precious metal h
I'm young, single, and healthy, but I just bought $300,000 of life insurance and it was a no-brainer
Realizing that my own death could create a financial burden for my family members made it clear to me that life insurance is a no-brainer.
Bakkt Launches The First CFTC-Regulated Option on Bitcoin And Cash-Settled Futures
Bakkt, the Bitcoin Futures trading platform of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has just announced that it's rolling out cash-settled Bitcoin futures
Central GST collection falls short of budget estimate by 40% during Apr-Nov
The minister said that as many as 999 cases were registered till October in the current fiscal for GST evasion and Rs 8,134.39 crore has been recovered.
Allston-Brighton Winter Market comes to Western Avenue
For the third year in a row, the Allston-Brighton Winter Market is bringing four days of local vendors, interactive art, food and drink, a beer garden, and ...
The Saudi Aramco IPO Overvaluation Is Overblown
The Saudi Aramco IPO will surpass Alibaba's as the biggest in history.Analysts had made valuation estimates for the company that ranged from $1.1 trillion to $2.5 trillion.The company settled on a val
Lazada’s millennial-friendly credit card is finally in Singapore - and it's offering a year's free shipping, plus tons of points, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - It includes free shipping on RedMart and Lazada for a year.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Monday’s Vital Data: Bank of America, Apple and JPMorgan Chase
Options trading was buzzing in Bank of America, Apple and JPMorgan Chase stock. Here are the metrics that matter moving forward.
BMA Wealth investors stage protests, demand Karvy-like refund action
Investors said while Sebi acted swiftly in the case of Karvy, it has done nothing to address their problem
US pharma and biotech lobbyists' documents reveal their plan to gouge Britons in any post-Brexit trade-deal
Both Phrma (the lobby for the global pharmaceutical industry) and Biotechnology Innovation Organization (biotech lobbyists) provided letters to a US-UK government meeting to discuss post-Brexit tra…
An Industry in Transition: ThinCats Exits P2P Lending to Focus only on Institutional Money
Last week, P2P property lender Landbay announced it would no longer accept retail money as it moved away from the peer to peer lending model. Managing P2P inves
After toll plazas, govt push for FASTag at Hyderabad airport parking
It has given a major fillip to the Digital India initiative by converting cash toll payments to electronic and brought in an enhanced transparency in entire tolling ecosystem, the ministry said
Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover retail sales fall 3% in November
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) posted fifth straight month of double-digit sales growth of 29 per cent in China. North America sales also grew by 4.9 per cent during the month under review, achieving best ever November sales levels
Flying cars could lure investors away from ground-based services: survey
(Reuters) - Electric air taxis — known colloquially, if somewhat misleadingly, as “flying cars” — could draw millions of investor dollars away from ground-based transportation start-up firms in 2020, according to a study released on Monday.
Orchid Island Capital: In A Coma
Orchid Island Capital (ORC) has paid $10.705 as total dividend per share since its IPO in 2013.The company reported a disappointing Q3 2019 and was hit by analyst downgrades.For now, it’s a risky risk
Rupee darts up 16 paise to 71.04 against U.S. dollar
The rupee pared initial losses and settled 16 paise up at 71.04 against the U.S. dollar on Monday amid softening crude oil prices and weakening of the greenback vis-a-vis other currencies overseas. Fr
TTK Prestige to boost home solutions portfolio, eyes new verticals
While it is launching 30 SKUs in the home cleaning range, other products in the electrical and non-electrical spaces are on the drawing board
Yellow Cake Is A Lower Risk Investment In The Uranium Industry
Yellow Cake is trading at a discount to net asset value and the company has communicated it will rely on share buy-backs if the discount persists.The annual holding cost is expected to be relatively l
Kochhar challenges RBI decision to terminate her; HC seeks bank's response
Banking Regulation Act says that prior approval of the RBI is required to terminate the contract of a bank's chairman or managing director
The Dash Air Fryer Is Down To $69.99 Today
In Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day today, it is also discounting the Dash Air Fryer. It is now just $69.99, saving you $30 off of its regular price.
Ford Ranger Sales Are Creeping Up On Chevrolet And Toyota
Ford has rightly fixed a wrong by bringing back its midsize Ranger pickup truck to the North American marke...
Next-Generation Nissan GT-R Rendered, Looks Like a Mid-Engined Supercar
Ah, what a fine C8 Chevrolet Corvette competitor this mid-engined Nissan GT-R would make! Then again, while the GM halo car is as real as they get, even with the $20,000 loss expected on the base $60,000 model, the next-generation Nissan halo car sitting before us comes in the form of a rendering.
Chanda Kochhar termination: Bombay HC seeks RBI's reply before next hearing
Earlier, Kochhar had stated that ICICI Bank was under statutory obligation to obtain prior RBI approval to terminate her from service, and claimed that the bank did not seek any such approval.
VOTD: Making of the ‘E.T. The Extra Terrestrial’ Christmas Commercial from Xfinity
Check out the making of E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Christmas commercial featurette, including a look at the impressive puppet used and more.
Market watch: Index ends in red amid lack of triggers
Benchmark index decreases 289.44 points to settle at 40,442.81
Sensex rises 42 points in range-bound trade; bank, auto stocks spurt
Market benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 42 points on Monday to close at 40,487.43, driven by buying in select bank and auto counters. After opening on a weak note, the 30-share BSE Sensex stabilised in
Airtel scraps expiry dates on data, voice as subscriber numbers continue to grow
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 - Airtel Kenya has launched no expiry data and call rates that will allow customers to spend as low as 1 bob for 5MB data and to make calls at 2bob
Equity flows see sharpest dip in 3.5 years, slip 78% in November
Flows were 78% low compared to Oct; lump sum investments hit
Strong Jobs Numbers Boost Bank of America
We want to take advantage of rising long-term interest rates with a put write on Bank of America (NYSE:BAC)
USD/CAD price analysis: Greenback trades sideways against Canadian dollar, near 1.3250 level
The loonie on the daily chart is consolidating last Friday’s surge. This Monday, the spot is trading quietly between the 100 and 200-day simple moving averages
Bombay HC seeks RBI's response on plea against Chanda Kochhar's termination as ICICI MD
A division bench of justices Ranjit More and SP Tavade directed the Reserve Bank of India to submit its reply by December 16. The bench will hear the matter next on December 18
Bose’s Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 get their first big discount
Finally, a deal on the latest Bose headphones.
There's 10% off almost everything at eBay once again
Switch for £250! PS4 Pro for £300! More!
Lithuanian Central Bank Announces Blockchain Collector Coin
The Bank of Lithuania announced that it will release its first digital, blockchain-based collector coin in the spring of next year.
SunTrust, BB&T banks complete merger, creating Truist
The merger between Atlanta-based SunTrust and Winston-Salem, N.C.-based BB&T has been completed, creating the nation’s sixth-largest bank, serving about 10 million consumer households, officials of the combined company announced Monday.
CBN: Unconventional monetary policies needed to grow and diversify the economy
The CBN has disclosed that the need to grow and diversify the country’s economy led to the adoption of its unconventional monetary policy.
3 Top Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Right Now
One way for investors to build wealth is to find great companies with growth potential while they're still small.
How the demise of the headphone jack led to a ear buds boom
Ear buds, or hearables, are driving a boom in wearable devices, according to IDC data. It all started as vendors started dropping the headphone jack en masse.
Wall Street starts new week on back foot
Wall Street's main indexes started the first day of the week in with modest losses as investors refrain from making large bets while waiting for fresh
Owner of £3m apartment sues Heron Tower for £100,000 after enduring two years without broadband
A millionaire is suing for £100,000 after going two years without broadband at his £3 million apartment and being forced to log on at his local library.
World's 'largest collection' of rare whiskies on sale
Lovers of very expensive whisky will get the chance to bid on nearly 4,000 rare bottles acquired by a late US soft drink bottling company executive.
Biz EOD: GST filing streamlined; India imports 36,000 MT of onions; SBI cuts lending rates
Catch top stories from the world of business and economy with BusinessToday.In's end of day report
Eurex Strengthens European Bond Market with New Product
Eurex will improve its offering by launching EUR-denominated fixed income ETF options starting today
Too much regulation on bitcoin and cryptocurrency could scare away future tech innovators
The FCA must strike a balance when it comes to protecting customers, regulating bitcoin and cryptocurrency, and not stifling tech innovation.
Stadia's store will support trials and demos, gifting, wishlists, pre-orders, and tons of other lists
Stadia launched in what what most would consider a very unfinished state, missing many plenty of the announced features like family sharing and
WeWork's Fall Was a Disaster. A Full-Page Ad Isn't Going to Change That
The company's adman marketing chief wants you to know the company means business.
USD/JPY drops to fresh five-day lows below 108.50
After losing its momentum ahead of the 110 handle at the start of the previous week, the USD/JPY pair reversed its course and closed with a weekly los
Morocco’s Bank Profits Exceeded $1.1 Bn by End of September
The profits of eight main Moroccan banks reached $1.1 billion at the end of September, a 0.96 percent increase compared to the same period last year, while the total net banking income increased 6.6 percent to reach $5.62 billion, according to financ
Markets surge on jobs, trade
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Apple Has Added an Interest-Free Way to Buy an iPhone and Pay For It Over Time
A simpler (and cheaper) way to buy?
Market Wrap, Dec 9: Sensex up 42 pts, Nifty at 11,937; Auto stocks gain
Sectoral indices ended the session mixed on the NSE. At close, Nifty Realty Index closed with a cut of 1.15 per cent, while Nifty Auto index closed 0.73 per cent higher
Ireland ranks as EU’s largest importer of planes
Figures show 53% of bloc’s plane imports last year went to Ireland
Tata Motors share has gained 32% in last three months: Time to buy, sell or hold the stock?
Tata Motors share was reeling under losses as auto sector was clouded by economic slowdown for more than a year. Uncertainties on the global front also hit sales of its UK arm JLR which affected the stock
Saudi Aramco will exercise 15% greenshoe option in whole or part during first 30 days of trading: statement
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco will exercise its 15% greenshoe option in whole or part during the first 30 days of its trading period, its lead managers said.
Improving your credit score - The Mortgage Gal
As we move into the holiday season, mortgages are not top of mind for most of us.
'Bull Markets Often End With A Euphoric Rally Called A 'blow-Off Top.' We May Have Just Had One'
The current flatfish top has zero resemblance to the 2000 market top.I think this secular bull market has further to run and will end on a note more similar to that of 2000.One thing I'm pretty sure o
Tim Draper Asserts $250,000 Still in Bitcoin’s Scope as Price Flails
For some reason or another, many investors and analysts have begun to fear the worst for the medium-term outlook of the Bitcoin market over the past few months.
Oracle Co. (NYSE:ORCL) Receives $57.42 Average Target Price from Analysts
Oracle Co. (NYSE:ORCL) has earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the thirty ratings firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, seventeen have assigned a hold recommendation and eight have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price target among […]
Jeremy Corbyn had his beard trimmed in a Carmarthen barber shop
Big Mel's barbershop gave the UK Labour leader a trim
Apparently women paying for 'virtual boyfriends' exists now, here's how
Do you believe that the presence of a boyfriend in a digital world is enough for some women? For these women, they just need their other half to be comforting and encouraging them through other forms instead of physically being with them. In China, there are women who are paying for sweet and caring messages from a ‘virtual boyfriend’. Let’s find out how!
Accuity To Power GoCardless’ Recurring Payments Expansion Into US
GoCardless entered into a collaboration with Accuity to launch a seamless way for businesses to collect payments in the U.S. via an ACH-based debit offering.
Global watchdogs urge ‘vigilant monitoring’ as big tech companies shift into financial services
Google and other big tech companies may have to share data on financial services customers with banks and fintech firms to prevent unfair competition.
For Growth Stocks, Profits Are The New Normal
Profitable companies outperform by a wide margin over time, even among high-growth companies, which often post losses early in their lifecycles.This year's equity market landscape is littered with hig
HSBC COO to Step Down, Amid Senior Management Changes
There’s been a number of changes to the senior management team at HSBC, which have been made as part of the next phase of the bank’s strategy.
Investors lay siege to SEBI office, demand Karvy-like action against BMA Wealth
On Monday, SEBI’s office came under siege as a crowd of 40-50 stock market investors blocked the main entrance of the regulator’s BKC office building. The commotion led to police being called to guard
HSBC reshuffles top team ahead of restructuring
Interim chief Noel Quinn plans big overhaul of group to slash costs in Europe and the US
Yamaha launches BS-VI compliant YZF-R15 bike, price starts at Rs 1.45 lakh
The 155cc will be available across all company dealerships in India from the third week of December 2019, India Yamaha Motor (IYM) said in a statement.
Goldman raises oil forecast on Opec output cuts
The bank revised its Brent spot price forecast to $63 per barrel for 2020.
Asian shares rise after buying mood on Wall Street ends week
TOKYO — Asian shares were mostly higher Monday cheered by a buying mood on Wall Street that came at the end of last week.
Petrol price hits Rs 75 per litre mark, diesel price crosses Rs 66
The increase pushed price of petrol to Rs 75 per litre in the national capital and that of diesel to Rs 66.04 per litre
BIO-TECHNE Corp (NASDAQ:TECH) Director Sells $435,700.00 in Stock
BIO-TECHNE Corp (NASDAQ:TECH) Director Harold J. Wiens sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $217.85, for a total value of $435,700.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 7,221 shares in the company, valued at $1,573,094.85. The transaction was […]
Gas Malaysia: Average natural gas selling price to fall for Jan 1-Dec 31, 2020
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The average natural gas selling price applicable for Gas Malaysia Energy and Services Sdn Bhd from January 1 to December 31, 2020 will be set at RM33.65/MMBtu, lower by 2.91 per cent or RM1.01/MMBtu, compared to the current price for the distribution segment. The selling...
European bank finances Turkish bus-ticketing app
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided $4 million in equity financing to Turkish online bus-ticketing service...
Ataa Educational profits down 5%
Riyadh – Mubasher: Ataa Educational Company reported a 5% year-on-year (YoY) decline in profits during the three-month period ending 31 October 2019. Net profits after Zakat and tax amounted to SAR 16.25 million between August and October 2019, …
Almarai to distribute SAR 0.85/shr
Riyadh – Mubasher: Almarai Company’s Board of Directors has recommended distributing cash dividends to shareholders for 2019 at SAR 0.85 per share, equivalent to 8.5% of the share’s par value. The dividends will have a total amount of SAR 850 …
F&O: Market to see major selloff if Nifty slips below 11,888 mark
In monthly options, maximum Put open interest was at 12,000 followed by 11,500 levels.
SIPCHEM plans 10% share purchase as treasury shares
Riyadh – Mubasher: The board of Sahara International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM) has recommended purchasing up to 10% of the company’s ordinary shares. The purchased shares will be held by SIPCHEM as treasury shares through cash balances or …
Daily Onion Price Tracker– December 9, 2019
Onion prices continued to rise in various parts of the country, with the minimum price of the commodity moving up to ₹45 a kilo on Monday from ₹43 on Saturday. In Rampurhat, West Bengal, prices of oni
Owner of £3,000,000 flat sues developer because it didn't have broadband
He wants £100,000 compensation for 'about 1,000 days' of low-tech misery.
Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine
Among the Sensex stocks, HDFC emerged as the top gainer, rising by 2.06 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Maruti, Reliance, Power Grid and Tata Steel. On the other hand, TCS, HCL Tech, L&T, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, SBI and ITC lost up to 2.93 per cent.
Insider Selling: Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO) Director Sells 10,000 Shares of Stock
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO) Director Raymond Whittaker sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.52, for a total transaction of $165,200.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 16,065 shares in the company, valued at $265,393.80. The transaction […]
Goldman Sachs sees gold soaring 9% in 2020 as Trump's trade-war and recession fears grip investors, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The investment bank pointed to a host of reasons, even Modern Monetary Theory, as factors in its forecast.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Big tax cuts may be coming for middle class in next Budget; here's why
Responding to a question at an event in Delhi recently, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said that the government was looking at myriad suggestions and the relaxation on personal income tax was one of them before it presents the Union Budget 2020 in February next year
A former Chelsea soccer player tried to substitute himself off after forgetting his own shirt number, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Bakayoko is in his second spell at AS Monaco, however, has since swapped shirt numbers — something he forgot against Amiens on Saturday.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Cryptocurrency Exchange OKEx to Launch Options Trading This Month
Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange OKEx announced that it will launch crypto options trading on Dec. 27.
Swedbank revamps management after money laundering probe
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedbank (SWEDa.ST) said on Monday its chief risk officer was leaving as the Swedish bank’s new CEO revamps its structure to regain customer trust after a money laundering scandal sent its shares down 40% in the past year.
Petrol price hits Rs 75 per litre-mark, diesel crosses Rs 66
India Business News: Petrol price on Monday hit Rs 75 a litre mark for the first time in more than a year & diesel price crossed Rs 66 a litre mark in the national capital
Gold Losing Its Luster
One reason for owning gold is it tends to serve as a safe haven asset and performs well in an environment where economic activity is slowing.On the other hand, investors might look to copper as an inv
3 Essential Tips for Running a Successful Ghostwriting or Copywriting Business
Having good writers isn't enough to build a successful copywriting agency. Here's how to do it.
Here is why Jumia has closed shop in Rwanda – Techjaja
Starting from today, Jumia Rwanda will no longer be able to accept cash on delivery and can only process pre-paid orders.
SailPoint: Potential Tailwind Ahead, But Expect Some Sales Execution Issues
The broader data privacy trends in particularly US and Europe will drive growth for SailPoint going into FY 2020.We see SailPoint's platform as a painkiller for enterprises to navigate the complexitie
‘IDB membership can help project exporters penetrate LAC market’
The Export Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has urged the the government to consider taking membership in Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). This could provide opportunities for Indian project exp
Corporate appetite in MENA grows in 5 years – Arabnet Report
Mubasher: The entrepreneurial ecosystem across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has been grabbing global and regional attention, with higher investor appetite and interest in the region’s startups, according to Arabnet report. The “State of …
Wealth of Canadians divided along racial lines, says report on income inequality
One interesting finding was that racialized men have a higher employment rate than non-racialized men
Govt further caps stock limit on onion retailers to 2 tons to check hoarding
Last week, govt had reduced the stock holding limit for retailers to 5 tonnes from 10 tonnes while that on wholesalers to 25 tonnes from 50 tonnes as onion prices were ruling high up to Rs 150 per kg. Retail onion prices have risen in the past two months due to short supply owing to fall in production of kharif (summer) crop after heavy rains.
Wealth of Canadians divided along racial lines, says report on income inequality
One interesting finding was that racialized men have a higher employment rate than non-racialized men
Crypto Community Crowns Tezos (XTZ) As The New ‘Ethereum of 2017’
Ever since its launch last year, Tezos has done quite a lot to improve its feats and keeps on doing so. As the company appears to continue with
Fashion firm ordered to pay sales exec. €94k as case hears CEO hacked her intimate photos
A chief executive of a fashion company here hacked into a female colleague’s phone and downloaded the woman's personal intimate photos.
Withings fitness trackers can now sync sleep data w/ Google Fit
The Withings Health Mate app for Android is adding support for syncing sleep data with Google Fit in its latest update, available now.
Allakos Does It Again; bluebird And Sunesis Data: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Biopharma
Allakos has spiked on sales chatter, despite being only in Phase 2 stage.bluebird bio reported positive data from the KarMMa trial.Vecabrutinib, a BTK inhibitor from Sunesis, produced disappointing da
Walmart Canada issues apology for sweater depicting Santa Claus with apparent drug reference
This ugly Christmas sweater did not go over well at Walmart.
Macy’s Spotlights Women-Owned Businesses With SoGifted
Macy's is partnering with the female-led millennial venture capital fund SoGal Ventures to launch an in-store initiative focused on women-owned businesses.
The Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones have been reduced to their lowest price yet
Already low in price, use the eBay 10% off discount code on the Sony WH-1000XM3 noise cancellation wireless headphones and buy for their cheapest price yet.
Here's What to Get Everyone in Your Work Life for the Holidays
Giving gifts that are meaningful to the individual receiving them is one of the most effective ways to enhance the workplace during the holidays.
Walmart's Green Monday sale: the best deals on TVs, laptops, and more
We've rounded up the best deals from Walmart's Green Monday sale which includes TVs, laptops, gaming consoles, and more.
Mainstream taps Rothschild for equity partner search
Eddie O’Connor owns 55% of company
Lord & Taylor returning to New York with pop-up store
Lord & Taylor is reopening in New York less than a year after shuttering its flagship department store. But the new store will only be open for a limited time.
Starling Bank Adds First Legal Services Partner to Business Marketplace
UK-based digital banking platform Starling Bank announced on Monday it has added its first legal services partner, Sparqa Legal, to its business marketplace. Ac
Broad participation of Turkish auto parts suppliers in major Shanghai fair
Turkey, along with Taiwan and Germany, saw the highest turnout at the 15th Automechanika Shanghai, which brought together the world's leading auto parts...
Cadence Design Systems: Great Prospects, Mostly For The Operations
Cadence Design Systems is an undercovered beneficiary of the continued semiconductor boom.The company is well positioned and has a good track record, yet valuations have gotten a bit out of hand.I lik
Dash air fryers are down to their lowest prices of 2019, today only
It turns out Green Monday 2019 has brought with it some of the best deals we’ve seen in a long time, and this particular sale is one that you should definitely take advantage of. The hot new …
The Dubai Mall is holding a huge sale this weekend
Expect up to 75 percent off at the three-day super sale
2019 Best Places to Work: Meet all of this year's finalists
The Phoenix Business Journal is gearing up for its biggest event of the year — think of the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve all rolled into one party.
'Recent spike in retail inflation mainly on costlier food, government taking steps to moderate prices'
India Business News: The recent spike in retail inflation is mainly due to high food prices and the government is taking steps to moderate the volatility in prices, minist
Jhunjhunwala likely to withdraw from YES Bank's preferential share offer
Lender’s board may also reject the $1.2-b offer by Erwin Singh Braich, SPGP Holdings
How to share a YouTube channel on desktop or mobile, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - You can share a YouTube channel easily on your computer and mobile device. The easiest way is to simply copy and paste the channel's URL.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Imported onions reach Dindigul market
Farmers begin cultivation of shallots
Tariff hikes can double telcos operating profit in FY21: Report
India Business News: The steep tariff hikes, effected earlier this month by the battered telcos which held prices at rock bottom levels for nearly five years, can help mor
I’ve been sleeping on these $20 AmazonBasics sheets that have more than 20,000 online reviews — here’s how they feel
There are a lot of different ways to spend $20. You can buy dinner out or a kitchen tool to help you make a meal at home. You can go see a movie. Or, you can sleep comfortably at night.
Irish pig prices remain stagnant at below €2/kg mark
It has been outlined that there has been no rise given in quotes from Irish pig factories for a fourth week in succession.
How to share a YouTube channel on desktop or mobile
Your YouTube channel is your home base on YouTube. It’s where people can find all the videos you’ve posted, see what other channels you follow, check out your playlists, and much more.
St Andrews luxury hotel and golf course sold to Hong Kong investors
Fairmont St Andrews, one of Scotland’s most prestigious hotels, has been sold to a new Hong Kong property company targeting global investments in the golf and hospitality industries.
Zurich-based Sonect, the app converting any shop into a ‘virtual ATM’, snaps up €7.7 million
Zurich-based Sonect has snapped up €7.7 million in Series A funding, which will go towards expansion into new markets, growing its team and strengthening its technology.
Bitcoin Road to $100K: Peter Brandt Explains the When and How
Bitcoin is heading towards the $100,000 mark, according to veteran commodity trader Peter Brandt, who shared his analysis in a new video clip. However,
The US raked in a record $7.2 billion in tariffs in October, new data shows
While the White House has asserted that foreign exporters pay tariffs, there's evidence those costs largely fall on domestic business and consumers.
Where households can save their money
Recent trends show a decent return in low-risk instruments. However, inflation has diminished the actual income on savings
Clarks announces loss of 170 jobs just weeks before Christmas
A spokeswoman confirmed 170 staff members will be made redundant and 80 of these workers are based at its Somerset headquarters in Street
Tariff hikes likely to double telcos operating profit in FY21: Report
The Supreme Court order on the AGR puts a burden of Rs 1.47 lakh crore on the industry that has been bleeding for years and sitting on a debt pile of close to Rs 4 lakh crore
Wealth of Canadians divided along racial lines, says report on income inequality
One interesting finding was that racialized men have a higher employment rate than non-racialized men
European Parliament members ask Apple to reverse its decision on Crimea
Apple's Crimea problem continues to get attention with 15 members of the European Parliament writing to the company. They want it to reconsider its stance on the country appearing as Russian in Apple Maps.
Fed Study: Electronic Devices Used In 24 Pct. Of Consumer Payments
Among the findings of the 2018 Diary of Consumer Payment Choice, produced through several of the U.S. Federal Reserve Banks, electronic payments are on the rise.
Aerospace engineer Senior mulls selling aerostructures division
Senior has admitted it is thinking about selling off its aerostructures division, in a deal that could be worth up to £450m.
World's 'largest collection' of rare whiskies on sale
Lovers of very expensive whisky will get the chance to bid on nearly 4,000 rare bottles acquired by a late U.S. soft drink bottling company executive.
Bank of Baroda to sell up to 1.04 crore UTI AMC shares in IPO
Last week, the country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) had approved diluting up to 8.25 per cent stake in UTI AMC.
East Kilbride Clintons store saved from pre-Christmas collapse
The chain has bought itself out of administration saving 2500 jobs nationwide.
Just Eat takeover battle hots up with fresh $6.5bn Prosus bid
Offer is about 5% ahead of all-share bid from favoured suitor Takeaway
These are the sad reasons Nigerian airlines struggle and fail
The CEO of AMCON, Mr Ahmed Kuru, has listed out the factors responsible for the failure of airlines in Africa’s largest economy.
Rondo Food to close Co Wicklow plant with loss of 135 jobs
Pet food maker plans to move facility to Germany early next year
An American trucking giant is expected to declare bankruptcy — and it may leave more than 3,200 truck drivers stranded and jobless
Celadon is said to be declaring bankruptcy this week, and that collapse may leave thousands of truck drivers jobless and away from home.
Govt limits stock holding for onion retailers to 2 tonnes to curb hoarding
Retail onion prices have risen in the past two months due to short supply owing to fall in production of kharif (summer) crop after heavy rains.
This incredible Moto Z4 deal will only cost you $10 a month
Right now you can get the Moto Z4 for $10 per month over 24 months on Verizon.
Will Lyft Stock Be Boosted by Lyft’s Spectacular Performance?
The performance of LYFT, at least relative to expectations, has been spectacular in recent quarters. But Lyft stock has struggled badly.
The 2020s could be an apocalyptic decade for Wall Street as artificial intelligence takes over the most popular jobs in finance
The financial services industry is a popular place for job seekers, but artificial intelligence could wipe away a million banking jobs.
Travelstart takes over Jumia Travel
Weeks after it closed shops in Cameroon and Tanzania, Jumia, the largest e-commerce operator in Africa, has offloaded its travel operations to Travelstart. In the new arrangement, Jumia will still promote the travel category on its platforms but Travelstart will be responsible for the “operational side of the business.” “This partnership will ensure we remain […]
Coronation Street star heads to Wednesbury for Christmas lights switch-on - in pictures
Crowds flocked to Wednesbury this weekend for Gallagher Park's first Christmas lights switch-on event.
Most foreign funds not massively overweight on India: Ayon Mukhopadhyay, IIFL Securities
Reforms in the NBFC sector can increase the GDP by 1 to 2%, says Mukhopadhyay.
South Korea: Government Mulling Taxing Cryptocurrency Capital Gains
The South Korean government is mulling imposing taxes on capital gains arising out of cryptocurrency transactions – including Bitcoin (BTC) – reports The Korea Times, December 9, 2019.
HSBC Holdings shuffles executive ranks ahead of restructuring
Interim CEO plans to close some parts of the sprawling bank’s business and sell others
The tough task of drawing up a structure and norms for a social stock exchange
Social enterprises may have to balance between improving the lives of people and earning returns
PROFILE: Muhammad Nami, a tax consultant, heads Nigeria's FIRS
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday nominated a renowned tax consultant, Muhammad Nami, as the new chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
Hero MotoCorp to hike prices by up to ₹2,000 from January
Two-wheeler market leader Hero MotoCorp on Monday said that it will increase prices of its motorcycles and scooters by up to ₹2,000 from January.The price hike will be across range of two-wheelers and
Reports: Premier League clubs on high alert as Real Madrid targets €200million-worth player sales
As per the latest reports, Real Madrid need to complete player sales worth €200million before the end of the ongoing 2019-20 season, in order to balance their books as per FIFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.
Onion Prices Ease In Delhi As Produce Arrives From Afghanistan, Turkey Along With Local Crop
Wholesale prices of onion were quoted in between Rs 50-75 per kg at Delhi’s Azadpur mandi on Monday.
Paytm Payments Bank says it issued 600,000 FASTags in November
PPB said it sold 6 lakh tags in the month of November, and claimed that it has equipped over 1.85 million vehicles with FASTags
Amazon, Flipkart planning to help SMEs go digital and grow their businesses
E-commerce giants adopt similar strategy to helps SMEs
‘Onions cost ₹135 a kg at Heritage Foods’
Naidu has no moral right to criticise govt. on onions: YSRCP MLA
Couple loses defamation claim against Dublin restaurant whose staff asked them to pay dinner bill
The judge said it was probably Glen McCarthy’s argumentative attitude in the Harbourmaster Bar and Restaurant that had led to the proceedings being taken.
Procreate 5 brings Animation Assist, rich brush customizations & more
The graphics editor and digital painting app Procreate for iPad by Savage Interactive was bumped to version 5.0 on App Store today, with several new iPad features available in this edition including Animation Assist, Brush Studio and the ability to...
Onion nightmare continues for consumers
Price of the commodity ranges between ₹110 and ₹170 per kg depending on the variety
Fostering a new era in the climate change space
Sangam Ventures provides seed and early-stage funding to start-ups in the cleantech sector
PSBs turn profitable in Apr-Sep FY20, post aggregate profit of Rs 3221 cr
State-run lenders had posted aggregate operating profits during 2017-18 and 2018-19 of Rs 1,55,603 crore and Rs 1,53,871 crore respectively
How Truckers Keep On Transacting
America's 3.5 million truckers face serious delays when they can't easily pay for fuel and cargo unloading services. Carrying cash isn't always safe, and payments acceptance can vary retailer-to-retailer. In the new Next-Gen Payments Report, Women In Trucking Association CEO Ellen Voie explains how EMV cards, expense tracking and budgeting tools keep drivers from veering off course.
I've been sleeping on these $20 AmazonBasics sheets that have more than 20,000 online reviews — here's how they feel, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - It's hard to come by a better bedding deal than this $20 sheet set. It's perfect for kids' bedrooms, dorms and college apartments, and guest rooms.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Onion retail trader stock limits cut to 2 tonnes
The Centre on Monday further cut onion stock holding limits imposed on retail traders to 2 tonnes from the recently-revised 5 tonnes as it suspected widespread hoarding by the traders, an official sta
American-style sweet shop opens up in Derby suburb
'I’m making people happy and that’s what I love'
How to make Instagram highlight covers for the Stories Highlights on your profile page, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - It's possible to make Instagram highlight covers for the Stories Highlights displayed on your profile page. Here's how to do it.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Chevrolet Camaro Discounts Are Even Better This Month
Despite being a fantastic muscle car, the Chevrolet Camaro still lags behind its chief rival, the Ford Must...
Avoid These Shopping Dates This Christmas
The Commonwealth Bank Christmas Consumer Spending Study has compiled transaction data from previous Decembers to show the quietest and busiest shopping periods over the month. If you still haven't done your Christmas shopping, this graph can help you to avoid the Christmas rush. (And if you work in retail, use it to...
BigTech Cryptocurrencies Pose Risk to Global Financial Stability: FSB
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) says government and regulators should closely monitor the emerging trend of BigTech companies entering the crypto
Fed to reiterate its comfort with policy as it is, with little change in the projections – ABN AMRO
Previewing this week's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, "the Fed is widely expected to keep policy rates on hold at the conclusion of the
Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Investment (TSE:FAP) Trading 0.3% Higher
Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Investment (TSE:FAP)’s stock price traded up 0.3% during trading on Monday . The stock traded as high as C$3.55 and last traded at C$3.55, 35,313 shares were traded during trading. A decline of 36% from the average session volume of 54,849 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$3.54. The stock has […]
Crypto Price Action Sports Uncanny Resemblance to Bitcoin Bear Market Bottom
After an early 2019 parabolic rally, Bitcoin has spent the last few months locked within a vicious downtrend that’s seen nearly 50% of the crypto asset’s
A truckload giant just filed for bankruptcy, and it leaves nearly 3,000 truck drivers jobless, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Celadon declared bankruptcy on Dec. 9, and that collapse is worrying truck drivers that they may be stranded.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Oil slips as weak China exports highlight trade war impact
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Monday after data showed Chinese exports declined for a fourth straight month, sending jitters through a market already concerned about damage to global demand by the trade war between Washington and Beijing.
Why These 2 Natural Gas Stocks Are Soaring Today
Antero Resources and Antero Midstream are working together to enhance their outlook.
Jumia Closes Shop In Rwanda Days After Exiting Cameroon, Tanzania
Jumia has closed its shop in Rwanda after six years of operation, days after exiting Tanzanian and Cameroonian market.In a message to its customers the New York-listed e-commerce platform said it
Amazon is opening an office in NYC's Hudson Yards. Here's a look inside the $25 billion development that that was financed with money meant for 'distressed' urban areas., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Hudson Yards, the $25 billion NYC neighborhood that will be home to a new Amazon office, was financed with money meant for "distressed urban areas.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite: here are the prices
Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite: here are the prices, an online retailer based in Slovakia, has mistakenly put online the prices.
Prosus Boosts Just Eat Bid To $6.5B
Naspers-owned Prosus upped its bid to $6.5 billion to acquire London's food delivery service Just Eat, putting pressure on rival buyer Takeaway.
Deutsche to cut €100m from domestic retail banking unit
Lender plans to scrap legal entity that runs the operation and merge it into group
Govt further caps stock limit on onion retailers to 2 tons to check hoarding
As per the ministry's data, maximum retail prices are ruling at Rs 165 per kg on Monday, while modal price was at Rs 100 per kg. In most cities, onions are quoted over Rs 100 per kg in retail markets, pinching hard on consumers' pocket.
Kraken Adds GBP Support for U.K.; What This Means for Crypto Market
Crypto asset exchange Kraken has added two new options for GBP deposits and withdrawals in attempts to speed up the exchange of funds for users. Related
The best online deals and sales happening now
We rounded up the 10 best sales and deals happening online today, with savings on the Nintendo Switch, Adidas sneakers and clothing, home goods at Target, and Anker charging accessories.
Analysts Claim Indirect Investment in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain helps Manage Massive Risks
There has been an extra amount of negative sentiment directed towards cryptocurrencies in the last few weeks as Bitcoin slowly winded down from $8500 to $6800 over the course of a month. Many wealth managers believe it is better to gain exposure to this space by investing in publicly listed companies that are working with blockchain and multiple cryptocurrencies, reported by LifeHacker, December 8, 2019.
Pertamina offers 20 percent off avtur in eastern Indonesia during holiday traffic
State-owned oil company Pertamina will temporarily slash avtur prices by 20 percent at selected airports in eastern Indonesia ahead of expected heavy traffic during Christmas and New Year.
VSCO Girl Holiday Gift Guide
Metal straws, Birkenstocks and Burt's Bees lip balm are some of the spot on products for this Generation Z subculture.
A truckload giant just filed for bankruptcy, and it leaves nearly 3,000 truck drivers jobless
The trucking “bloodbath” of 2019 is ending on a remarkably sour note.
Chase Offers can get you cash back at Blue Apron, New Balance and more just for having a card — here are some of the best deals available now, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Chase Offers are cash-back deals at restaurants and retailers for Chase cardholders. Here are some of the best ones available right now.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
This is how Cassper Nyovest is bringing back his popular #FILLUP concert before the end of the year
South African Hip Hop sensation, Cassper Nyovest is set to fill up another stadium this year.
Maria Bamford’s 2020 Gift to Us All: A New Stand-up Special
Maria Bamford’s new stand-up special, titled ‘Weakness Is the Brand,’ will debut on multiple on-demand platforms on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
Liberals move to start phasing in promised tax cuts in January 2020
The Liberal government says Canadians would begin to see the impact of a proposed tax cut on their first pay stubs of the new year - as long as the party can get enough political rivals to help them deliver on one of their major campaign promises.
Swedbank cuts management team in revamp after laundering probe
Swedbank said on Monday its chief risk officer was leaving as the Swedish bank revamps its structure to regain customer trust after a money ...
Pump prices on rollback this week
Budget of Filipino consumers for fuel this week will be partly eased, as pump prices will be on a new round of rollback at the scale of P0.40 per liter for gasoline and kerosene; and P0.10 per liter for diesel.
Insider Selling: Parex Resources Inc (TSE:PXT) Director Sells 90,000 Shares of Stock
Parex Resources Inc (TSE:PXT) Director Curtis Darrell Bartlett sold 90,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of C$20.05, for a total transaction of C$1,804,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 10,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued […]
Amazon says Trump's obsession with screwing over Jeff Bezos is reason company lost $10 billion Pentagon contract, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Amazon recently lost out to Microsoft on a $10 billion contract, called JEDI, to help the Department of Defense move its sensitive data to the cloud.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Amazon is opening an office in NYC’s Hudson Yards. Here’s a look inside the $25 billion development that that was financed with money meant for ‘distressed’ urban areas.
Hudson Yards, New York City’s new $25 billion megadevelopment, is now the city’s most expensive neighborhood, with a median sales price of nearly $5 million.
Keep all the new gear you bought on Black Friday safe with this one-day sale on surge protectors
Whether you bought a massive new 4K TV on Black Friday, a new smartphone, or any number of hundreds of thousands of other gadgets and gizmos that were on sale, there’s one must-have accessory…
Best Buy TV deal: the Samsung 55-inch 4K TV is on sale for $330 today only
Best Buy's TV sale includes a $50 price cut on the Samsung 55-inch 4K TV - today only!
Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater with drug reference
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Walmart issued an apology for a Christmas sweater on the store's Canadian website that featured a reference to doing illicit drugs.
Edible oil gets costlier due to kharif crop damage, global price rise
Floods in key producing regions resulted in major damage to standing kharif soybean crop
Virgin Galactic's stock could soar 726%, Morgan Stanley says
Virgin Galactic's stock is soaring after an analyst said its space planes could one day disrupt the air travel industry, potentially raking in nearly a trillion dollars a year in sales.
Hero MotoCorp bikes set to get costlier by Rs 2,000 from January 1
Auto manufactures have increased prices owing to the transition cost for migrating to the BS-VI platform
How to change your screen resolution in Windows 10 to customize your display, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - You can easily change your screen resolution in Windows 10 at any time via the Display Settings menu.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
USD/JPY: Bears losing their grip as market attempts to bottom
USD/JPY is trading on the bid in the US session following a rise from 108.42 the low to a high of 108.66. The US dollar is holding up despite a strong
Saudi prince's ambitions hinge on triumphant Aramco sale
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Saudi Arabia is expected to set a new record for the largest stock flotation in history on Wednesday with the sale of part of Aramco, the state-owned oil company valued at $1.7 trillion.
Deal: Save up to $300 on Bose Headphones, Speakers, and Home Audio
Bose always makes high quality premium audio products and it is hard to find huge discounts on them. Amazon US today has a sale on Bose products and you can save up to $300 on Bose Headphones, Speakers, and Home Audio. This sale includes new Bose products like Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700, …
Why Investors Should Avoid Zscaler
The cybersecurity company reported strong fiscal first-quarter results and raised its guidance, but its stock price corresponds to higher expectations.
Ripple Director of Product Launches XRP Entertainment Marketplace for Music
Ripple's director or product is rolling out a new digital marketplace that will allow musicians to sell their songs for XRP.
The Body Shop's Cleansing Butter Has Nearly 300 5-Star Reviews and Costs Less Than $10
When you find a product good enough to repurchase three times and counting, there's only one thing to do: rave about it, which is exactly what I'm going to do
12 Money Tips to Help You Track Your Expenses and Save Enough for Your Dream
We have all heard about tracking our income and expenses, making shopping lists, and putting money away for a rainy day, but none of these things has ever made us any richer. Most of us still continue to waste our money as soon as we earn it.
How Furniture Fuels AR And Other Retail Innovations
Retailers are turning to visual technologies and new business models to reach more consumers. What's next for the retail consumer experience for furniture?
Jumia Technologies to suspend Jumia Foods delivery service in Rwanda
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Online retailer Jumia Technologies said on Monday it would suspend food and drinks delivery service Jumia Foods in Rwanda effective Dec. 9.
The Louis Vuitton x League of Legends hoodie costs $2,420
Maybe I shouldn’t have spent all that money on digital cosmetics ...
1&1 fined EUR 9.55 mln for GDPR infringement
The German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI) has fined 1&1 a total of EUR 9.55 million for infringing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The company failed to protect sufficiently its customer service line, allowing third parties to access customer personal data by providing only a name and date of birth.
Hero MotoCorp to hike motorcycle, scooter prices from January 1
Hero MotoCorp's portfolio includes affordable motorcycles like Splendor, HF Deluxe, as well as premium offerings like Xtreme 200S and Karizma ZMR. The company also markets scooters including Maestro Edge 125, Pleasure, Destini 125 and others
There's still time to grab these amazing iPad deals before the holidays
There's still time to bag a cheap iPad deal from the leftovers of the Cyber Monday sales and we've rounded up all the discounts still going.
Child Poverty Figures show need for tax relief
Today’s child poverty figures, revealing that nearly 150,000 children are living in material hardship in New Zealand, show the need for tax relief says the Taxpayers’ Union.
This Dividend-Paying Chip Stock Could Switch Up a Gear in 2020
Secular end-market growth should be a catalyst for chipmaker Analog Devices in the new year.
Get A $30 Amazon Credit When You Purchase A Nintendo Switch
Amazon is running a sale on the Nintendo Switch right now. It's not really a discount in the price of the Nintendo Switch, instead, you can get a $30
Nike Is Pulling Its Products From Amazon
Nike is overhauling its retail strategy and ending the pilot program with Amazon, which brought its sneakers and apparel to the world's most viewed storefront.
Fed’s repo action for year-end crunch point oversubscribed
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s operation to inject cash into the financial system over the end of the year was oversubscribed on Monday, indicating that participants are still hungry for funding to take them into 2020.
The US has become one of the lowest-taxed countries in the world. Here are the 6 other nations with the smallest tax burdens.
The US tax burden slid to among the lowest for major global economies in 2018. It now sits above just Ireland, Chile, and Mexico, according ...
East of England nuclear contracts top £650m as Hinkley C contractors turn their attention to Sizewell C
More than £650m worth of nuclear contracts have been awarded to East of England companies for a nuclear power plant project which is set to provide the template for Sizewell C, it has been revealed.
Walmart, Amazon to train MSMEs
E-com giants announce plans to help sector; brick-and-mortar traders peeved
Over 100 million Nigerians earn less N700 daily – UK’s EFInA
The United Kingdom’s Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA) has disclosed that over 100 million Nigerians earn less than N700 per day.
India set to be among top advertisement markets in 2019: GroupM and Zenith
The overall market size is expected to reach Rs 95,000 crore
Will Your Online Orders Arrive Before Christmas? Find Out Here
We're barely two weeks from Christmas. Those of us looking to get goods delivered in time to put under the tree will need to act very fast. At this time of year, postal and delivery services are working at capacity which can lead to longer than expected delivery times. With that in mind, here are the delivery and...
B&H Green Monday Apple sale takes $250 off 16-inch MacBook Pro, Anker accessories from $15, more
B&H has a Green Monday Apple sale with deals on MacBooks, iPads, and more. You can also score notable discounts on Anker accesories at Amazon today.
Sports Illustrated owner Maven taps former publisher of New York magazine
New York magazine’s publisher Avi Zimak has been named to a top post at Maven, the tech and publishing company that is overseeing Sports Illustrated. Zimak, who also served as chief revenue officer
Jaguar Land Rover sales fall despite hopes for Chinese recovery
Jaguar Land Rover sales fell last month, despite the car maker seeing “green shoots” of a recovery in the all-important struggling Chinese market.
Daily Insider Ratings Round Up 12/6/19
Tables of the top insider purchases and sales filed with the SEC on 12/6/19, based on dollar value.Dollar values often do not equate with significance when it comes to insider trades.Proprietary Insid
Falling Rail Traffic Makes Union Pacific A Sell
UNP warned Q4 rail traffic could fall by double digits. Revenue could decline slightly less.UNP expects its 2020 operating ratio to remain below 60%, which is stellar.Cost cutting may not fully protec
With embattled airline, South Africa moves to save rail company
Years of corruption and mismanagement have put several state owned enterprises in serious financial crisis including power utility Eskom, whose financial problems have left it struggling to keep the l
Mkango Resources (LON:MKA) Trading 1.4% Higher
Shares of Mkango Resources Ltd (LON:MKA) traded up 1.4% during trading on Monday . The company traded as high as GBX 7.30 ($0.10) and last traded at GBX 7.25 ($0.10), 332,122 shares were traded during trading. A decline of 29% from the average session volume of 467,759 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX […]
Letter to BS: NEFT system a step closer to achieving financial inclusion
The facility to transfer money through NEFT transaction on a round-the-clock basis will benefit many customers
Forex Club Shutters FX Operations in Russia
Forex Club has stopped accepting services for Russian users in what has become a trend in 2019.
Top stocks to watch: YES Bank, Hero MotoCorp, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors and others
Shares of YES Bank will remain in focus after report suggested that the lender will reject an investment proposal of $1.2 billion from SPGP Holdings and Canada's Erwin Singh Braich
Equity flows in MFs dip sharply, assets rise to a record in Nov.
With stock indices rising, investors opt for profit booking; gold ETFs see inflows
iPath Series B Bloomberg Cotton Subindex Total Return ETN (NYSEARCA:BAL) Stock Price Down 1%
iPath Series B Bloomberg Cotton Subindex Total Return ETN (NYSEARCA:BAL) was down 1% during mid-day trading on Monday . The company traded as low as $38.71 and last traded at $38.71, approximately 130 shares changed hands during mid-day trading. A decline of 97% from the average daily volume of 4,426 shares. The stock had previously […]
People are paying hundreds of dollars a night to go on meditation retreats where speaking is banned, and it shows just how far the ‘wellness generation’ is taking things
Modern life is stressful.
Walmart’s Santa Sweater Scandal (And The Challenges Of Marketplace Operation)
Walmart finds itself issuing an apology after its site featured an adults-only Christmas sweater that features Santa about to snort what looks to be cocaine.
Opec production cuts compliance could push oil price to $70
The combination of strong production cut compliance from Opec and its allies and a US-China trade deal could push the price of Brent crude to $70 in 2020.
HP Green Monday sale knocks an incredible $1,000 off the HP Elite Dragonfly laptop
HP is continuing to bring amazing deals for Green Monday, with its excellent HP Elite Dragonfly laptop getting a huge $1,000 price cut.
Aim is to boost private investment, says CEA
‘Corporate tax rate cut will help’
AUD/USD price analysis: Australian dollar stuck near daily highs, challenging 0.6836 resistance
After the initial bullish breakout at the start of December, AUD/USD is remaining in range near the 200-day simple moving average (DMA).
Stocks, gold gain as trade war spurs both hopes, concerns
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets advanced on Monday as stocks on Wall Street held near record highs on hopes U.S.-Sino talks delay a U.S. tariff deadline this coming Sunday, while gold rose as investors hedged against a possible escalation in the trade war.
Bharat Bond ETF to open this week: check date, investment, return, other details
The Bharat Bond ETF will have a base size of Rs 7,000 crore, with a green shoe option of additional Rs 8,000 crore. Retail investors can invest with the minimum investment amount of Rs 1,000 and in multiples of Rs 1,000 thereafter
McLaren evaluating India entry
British supercar maker McLaren is looking to expand to our market in the coming years. Click here for all the details.
Tesla To Charge $10 Per Month For "Premium Connectivity" Features
Tesla announces that they will charge $10 for its "Premium Connectivity" features by the end of this year.
Petrol price hits Rs 75 per litre mark, diesel crosses Rs 66
The increase pushed price of petrol to Rs 75 per litre in the national capital and that of diesel to Rs 66.04 per litre.
Tesco shares jump on possible sale of Asian business
Share price soars as grocery chain announces review of its Asian operations
Millionaire travel tycoon, 70, who had to use his local library and internet cafe to get online because his brand new £2.95m apartment didn't have broadband sues the luxury block's owners for £100,000
Millionaire travel boss Stephen Shalson, 70, moved into his 30th floor deluxe flat in The Heron, Barbican, in February 2014 expecting a top quality modern set-up, he says.
IDEG Launches 2 Bitcoin Trusts in Asia
Digital asset management firm IDEG Investment on Sunday announced the launch of two crypto trusts - Asia Bitcoin Trust I and Atlas Mining Trust I.
What’s driving capital market developments in South Africa and Namibia? - CityAM
South Africa - the second-largest economy in Africa after Nigeria - has considerably higher GDP than its sub-Saharan neighbours.
Age of the rental: SOC as a service, IaaS, DaaS, HaaS
Challenging economic forecasts and complex local and global political outlooks has companies focused on sustainability, says Patrick Reeves, managing executive at Axiz.
YES Bank likely to reject $1.2 billion offer from Canada’s Braich
The offer from Braich and SPGP made up 60 per cent of the planned capital raising.
Oil prices stumble on weak China exports hangover
Oil prices fell on Monday after data showing China's overall exports of goods and services shrank for a fourth straight month, sending shivers ...
Keeping up with industry changes the only way to manage connectivity expenditure
There are many connectivity options that businesses can invest in today, but cost remains a major concern for most, says Vishal Barapatre, CTO at In2IT Technologies.
At $1.6 trillion a day, EM FX trading outpaces major peers
Currency trading grew at a faster pace in emerging markets than developed nations.
At $1.6 trn a day, EM currency trading outpaces peers, rupee deals double
In early 2016, emerging-market currencies began a two-year rally that took MSCI Inc.'s gauge to a record as investors sought higher-yielding assets
South Korea: Gov’t Seeks to Tax Crypto Transactions as Capital Gains
South Korea's government plans to tax capital gains returns on cryptocurrency transactions.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi makes foray into Japanese market
Xiaomi Corp., the world's fourth-largest maker of smartphones, is entering the Japanese market, embarking on a quest to win the hearts of iPhone-loving Jap
Who is Henry Gabay, Derby County's potential new investor?
The London-based businessman is in advanced talks with the Rams about an investment partnership with current club owner Mel Morris
ASSA ABLOY AB/S (OTCMKTS:ASAZY) Receives Average Recommendation of “Hold” from Brokerages
ASSA ABLOY AB/S (OTCMKTS:ASAZY) has received an average rating of “Hold” from the seven analysts that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1 year target […]
South Korea Financial Markets
Stock markets weakened during European trading on Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more U.S. tariffs on China and the outlook for negotiations on the trade dispute. A Chinese official said that Beijing wants a prompt settlement of its trade war with Washington as another U.S. tariff hike
Asian stocks pulled higher by Wall Street jobs rally but China caution prevails
Asian stocks edged up on Monday, catching some of Wall Street's momentum after surprisingly strong U.S. jobs data although regional gains were ...
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Tinkoff preps super-app
Russia's Tinkoff is beta-testing a new super-app, combining traditional banking services with lifestyle and leisure features and a marketplace for third party API-based in-app options.
Why SamsClub.com CEO Says It’s A $60B Tech Start-Up
Sam's Club is most commonly thought of as a wholesale membership retail experience, but Sam's Club's says it more resembles a tech start-up that a retailer.
PBoC to Test Crypto Yuan with Telecom Firms, Commercial Banks
People’s Bank of China is entering another stage of its tests for a crypto payment system. This will be carried out telecom firms and banks.
IFA staging blockade outside Tesco distribution centre in Dublin
The latest blockade is part of the ongoing farmer campaign for an increase in beef prices.
Managing data, security in a multi-cloud environment
The ITWeb Cloud, Data Centre & DevOps Summit will unpack the latest knowledge about managing multi-cloud environments.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Ciaz, Ignis, S-Cross: Offers up to Rs 1.13 lakh in December 2019
Maruti Suzuki India is offering benefits up to Rs 1.13 lakh on Baleno, Ciaz, Ignis and S-Cross.
Indigo Paint's IPO may fetch 3.5x returns for Sequoia in partial exit
The fund-raising comes at a time when the company plans to penetrate cities and scale up investments and become a key player in the industry
EUR/USD keeps highs as Eurozone Dec Sentix Investor Confidence beats estimates with +0.7
Investor confidence in the Eurozone improved sharply in December amid looming US-China trade tensions and German recession, the latest data published
Trinity College the highest entrant on FT’s business school rankings
TCD back in the rankings for first time since 2007 as IMI and UCD Smurfit School also rise
Myaree customers safe from wheel clamp threat after company's contract pulled
Customers and patrons parking outside a group of shops in Myaree won't have their wheels clamped, according to a local property and business owner.