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CGSS & Punjab University Organize Interactive Session with Kyrgyz Ambassador Erik Beishembiev
LAHORE, Pakistan: The Islamabad-based Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) in collaboration with the University of the Punjab organized an Interactive Session with the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Pakistan His Excellency Erik Beishembiev on December 9, 2019 in Lahore. The Interactive Session had the participation of distinguished guest speakers which included the Vice Chancellor (VC) University of the Punjab Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar and the Member Advisory Board CGSS Brigadier (retd) Mansoor Saeed. The VC Punjab University Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar delivered the welcome address and discussed the positive aspects of Pakistan’s cooperation with Kyrgyzstan in various departments. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar also discussed research opportunities for Kyrgyz students and encouraged students from Punjab University to avail different opportunities in Central Asia. He appreciated CGSS for the successful ADASIA 2019 Conference and thanked CGSS for organizing the interactive session in Punjab University. He ensured further…
Paul Volcker, inflation tamer who set bank risk rule, dies at 92
Volcker was called on to devise a successor to the gold standard, a cure for runaway inflation and a response to the housing-market collapse.
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala voices support for Fortis-IHH deal, says no link to Singh brothers
Expressing shareholders' concerns over lag in IHH's planned open offer for Fortis, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala stressed that the deal was "fair" and IHH should conclude it since the open offer has been pending for a year
The Daily Mail's annual wine awards: Thousands of bottles, whittled down by our expert panel to the 60 best-value wines on the high street right now
British drinks expert Matthew Jukes revealed the winners of this year's Daily Mail Wine Awards as selected across 20 distinct categories.
Epic Games Store down? Here’s how to fix it
Epic Games have fans have been frustrated and confused, following a bug that prevented players from accessing their store.
Forget the smart home, it's all in the cloud now
What ever happened to that Internet of Things? We outsourced it.
Birds of Prey: How Harley Quinn Will Evolve in the Film
Birds of Prey director Cathy Yan and producer Sue Kroll spoke on the exploration of Harley Quinn's psyche in the film.
CAPA's World Aviation Outlook Summit heads to London Stansted in 2020
CAPA – Centre for Aviation (CAPA) announced London Stansted Airport as the host of the CAPA World Aviation Outlook Summit in 2020 during this year’s Summit proceedings in Malta. To be held on 2-3 Decεμβερ 2020, the Summit will welcome over 200 aviation executives to analyse the industry’s performance over the year, discuss the current state of play and forecast the outlook of the aviation market. Covering all regions - Europe, Asia, Middle East, Americas and beyond - expert speakers will
Ethiopian Group CEO named ‘Airline Executive of the Year’ by CAPA
ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam has been recognized as ‘Airline Executive of the Year’ at the annual Global Aviation Awards for Excellence organized by Centre for Aviation (CAPA) in Malta on 5th December 2019. Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam won the title for his commendable individual influence on the aviation industry, demonstrating outstanding strategic thinking and innovative direction for the growth of Ethiopian Airlines and the aviation industry at large. Commenting on the accolade, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam said,
Student fightback sees University beef ban overturned
Students have fought back against a ban on beef on their University campus as the union voted to reverse the decision.
Microsoft Store empowers students with free Computer Science Education Week workshops
One hundred and thirteen years ago in New York, a girl was born into a generation where the average woman was more likely to perfect a signature pie recipe than solve a pi-based equation. Pushing against expectations, this girl became one of the pre-eminent technologists of our times and made it possible to convert human […]
Former Fed Chief Paul Volcker, Inflation Tamer, Dies at 92
In working to help the U.S. economy recover from the 2008 crisis, he proposed what became known as the Volcker rule that restricted banks from making high-risk investments
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.
Avocados with edible coating to go on sale in Europe for first time
US technology allows fruits to stay ripe for twice as long and reduces plastic packaging
Amazon says Trump's 'vendetta' lost it $10bn Pentagon contract
Company said ‘personal vendetta’ against Bezos, Amazon and the Washington Post cost it the cloud computing contract
Trump's shameful deference to Saudi Arabia
His muted response to the Pensacola attack should sound alarm bells
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.
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
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
NGT asks Pollution Control Board to curb plastic manufacturing violations
The NGT had earlier said there was no proper mechanism for plastic waste management in the country and directed the CPCB to take necessary action in this regard.
Under NDCP, TRAI seeks industry's views on unbundled licensing regime
The move came after the Telecom Department sought the regulator's recommendation on the issue
Kingsland, Soul Tree to form JV, UK set for bulk wine imports from India
We believe there is a clear market opportunity for Indian wine, especially in the Indian restaurant sector, said Ed Baker, managing director at Kingsland Drinks
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
Here's why Saudi Aramco's stock is unlikely to plunge on its debut
From bonus shares to a fat dividend, there's a lot to underpin the price, at least initially
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
Paul Volcker: The inflation tamer who set bank risk rule, dies at 92
In a career that spanned more than half a century, Volcker became a one-man economic cleanup crew
27.2 mn male, 15.6 mn female registered job seekers in the country: Govt
Santosh Gangwar said employment exchanges are being managed by the respective state governments in the country and there are five employment exchanges which are exclusively for women job seekers
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
Amazon, Flipkart planning to help SMEs go digital and grow their businesses
E-commerce giants adopt similar strategy to helps SMEs
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
Former Federal Reserve Chief Paul Volcker dead at 92
Paul Volcker, the towering former Federal Reserve chairman who tamed US inflation in the 1980s and decades later inspired tough Wall Street reforms in the wake of the global financial crisis, died on Monday at the age of 92, according to the New York Times, which quoted his daughter.
Galaxy A (2020) series could employ MediaTek’s high-end 5G solution
Samsung's Galaxy A (2020) lineup, or at least some models from the upcoming series, could be equipped with MediaTek's Dimensity 1000 5G chipset, according to a report by BGR.in citing industry sources
iDreamSky in talks to buy Leyou
Mobile publisher would get controlling interest in fellow Chinese outfit with stakes in Digital Extremes, Splash Damage, SNK Playmore
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, …
US SEC Re-Opens Infamous Bitcoin Scammer Case
According to recent documents, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) believes that the case against the serial Ponzi scammer, Renwick
India Ends Disappointing Year in Crypto, Will 2020 Be Better?
Regardless of crypto market price action, some countries have had a better 2019 than others. India has been on the back foot for most of it ...
Crypto Payments Now Legal in Ukraine
Lawmakers in Ukraine have adopted new legislation that legalizes crypto payments as the country moves forward with strict compliance to international
Huobi US Closes Doors After Weak Demand
The US partner of the Huobi exchange has decided to fold its business, due to low demand and liquidity. The HBUS platform will stop its operations after
Coinjer Scam is Making the Rounds, Here’s What You Need to Know
The Coinjer scam is one of the latest cons to hit crypto-related social media recently. The scam primarily operates across Telegram channels and tricks
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,
LG re-enters the Japanese premium phone market with the dual-screen G8X ThinQ - Gizmochina
LG Electronics Inc. has announced its re-entry into Japan’s premium smartphone market after 23 months with the launch of its flagship dual-screen smartphone – LG G8X ThinQ. The G8X ThinQ was launch in partnership with Japan’s Softbank and will be sold at some 5,000 stores in major Japanese cities. This is coming barely two months after …
MediaTek may supply Samsung with 5G chips for low-end smartphones - Gizmochina
According to a new report, MediaTek might be supplying Samsung with 5G chipsets for its low-end range of smartphones in the near future. The former has already formed partnerships with various other brands like Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi and may now also supply the South Korean tech giant for its affordable range of smartphones. MediaTek …
Ben Turok made sacrifices that helped SA attain freedom - Ramaphosa | IOL News
President Cyril Ramaphosa has mourned the loss of Struggle stalwart and former parliamentarian Professor Ben Turok.
[OPINION] Dancing onstage while on the autism spectrum
Sometimes, I do odd stuff such as stomping my feet loudly or rubbing my hands to combat my nervousness. I wish that one day, I get to really control this stage fright and rediscover my talents anew.
An Apparel, Footwear Group is Pushing for Amazon's Inclusion on Government's Annual "Notorious Markets" List
The U.S. Trade Representative’s 2019 blacklist of intellectual property abusers might include a striking new name: the $1 trillion e-commerce goliath that is Amazon. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration is considering adding some of the foreign offshoots of Jeff Bezos’ e-c
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Here's Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Safi'jiiva armour set bonuses
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Paul A. Volcker, Fed Chairman Who Waged War on Inflation, Is Dead at 92
Mr. Volcker helped shape American economic policy for decades, notably by leading the Federal Reserve’s brute-force campaign to subdue inflation in the 1970s and ’80s.
Sainsbury's, Asda and Tesco are urgently recalling these items
These supermarkets are recalling food items due to health concerns and the list includes Pot Noodle, Oxfordshire Tea Co and Oumph!
Installing A Video Card: The Kotaku Review
Long ago, when I was much younger and had more free time, I would pull apart old PCs and build new ones. It was fun. I didn’t know what I doing and over time I learned what RAM was and what a motherboard is. Then I stopped doing that, bought some consoles and only bought pre-made PCs at Walmart that I would use...
JNU protest: Police resort to lathicharge after clash with students
Police resorted to lathicharge after a clash with protesting Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students during protest march over fee hike.
'Mother helped 3 men rape daughter', father tells cops
Three persons were arrested in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district for allegedly raping a minor girl repeatedly over a year, while the victim's mother, who abetted the crime, is absconding, said police on
Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine
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.
'Nobody should tamper with Constitution's basic spirit'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday paid tributes to the founding fathers of the Constitution and said nobody should tamper with the basic spirit of the Constitution.
SBI lowers MCLR based lending rates by 10 bps
Country's largest lender State Bank of India on Monday announced the reduction in its marginal cost of fund-based lending rate (MCLR) by 10 basis points across all one-year products, effective
The Silicon Valley Series Finale Fittingly Rewards Failure as Success
The HBO series did not provide a middle-out for its main characters.
Probe underway into $3.3M fraud at Telenor bank
Several employees at Telenor’s Pakistan-based Microfinance Bank were accused of helping scam the operation out ...
Best printer for Mac in 2020: top printers for your Apple device
Looking for a great printer for your Mac? These are our top picks.
Ericsson pays $1bn to settle corruption probe
Networking giant reaches settelement following accusations of corruption by US authorities
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.
Apple's Mac Pro will be 'available to order' this week
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Investors Should Buy Amazon Stock While It Keeps Treading Water
Worries about Amazon's declining AWS growth and rising content spending appear to be overblown. Amazon stock has got plenty of life in it.
Square Stock Has the Only ‘CEO Bro’ We Can Trust
Because of African demographics and economic realities, the opportunity for first-to-market dominance is too lucrative to pass up for Square stock.
Here’s How the US-China Trade War is Helping JD.com Stock Bulls, Bears
Don’t attempt to trade volatile and varied headlines, invest your trust in a powerful trade war pattern setting up on the price chart of JD.com.
Devon winery to supply supermarket giants with sparkling wine for Christmas
They will provide sparking wine for Aldi's ‘Exquisite Collection’
Walmart apologises for Christmas jumper 'showing Santa doing cocaine'
Walmart Canada has issued an apology for selling a jumper on its site that appears to show Santa Claus doing cocaine. The item of clothing shows Saint Nicholas sitting behind a table with three lines
How bad leadership, corruption fuel poverty in Africa
More than 70 per cent of Africa’s estimated 1.2 billion people are said to be suffering from high unemployment, inequality and poverty.
A Policy Vault Made for Africa - The Nation Newspaper
An exciting idea turned into an interesting organization that will open Africa to development opportunities and investments
Lagos to eradicate wastes generated from construction, demolition
The Lagos State government has launched the Construction, Demolition and Disaster Waste (CDDW) of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)
How we fast-tracked Kalu's, others' trials, by Justice Bulkachuwa
The President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa has given hints on how the Judiciary was working to eradicate delay...
Alleged P&ID scam: Court dismisses Briton’s plea for bail variation - The Nation Newspaper
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the application for bail variation filed by a British man, James Nolan. Justice Okon Abang, who dismissed the prayer, said the application was lacking in merit and adjourned the case till Tuesday for continuation of trial. He gave the ruling after he had taken the arguments of […]
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.
Android, Google and free content licenses. Who is to blame and what can be done?
The story of another ban. Have you heard about bans on apps and developers in Google Play? This is just such a story. It’s also an attempt to collect similar c...
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.
Delhi pollution: SC partially lifts ban on construction, allows work only during day time
Earlier in November, the apex court imposed a ban on all kinds of construction work in view of the rising pollution levels in Delhi. This is the longest construction ban that has been enforced in winter months for the past few years.
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.
IIT-Madras placements phase-I concludes with 848 offers, most from core domain
Most offers, in the phase I, were made by Micron Technolgy India operations with 31 offers followed by Intel and Microsoft with 20 and 19 offers, respectively.
Cambodia to start opposition leader trial in January
PHNOM PENH, Dec 9 —The trial of Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha on treason charges will begin on Jan. 15, a court said today. Kem Sokha was arrested in 2017 and his opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) banned ahead of an election last year that was condemned by Western...
Chong Wei congratulates badminton squad on their SEA Games achievements
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Malaysia’s badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei has congratulated the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) and the national squad on their achievements in the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines. In the latest entry in his Instagram account today, Chong Wei acknowledged...
Perak Amanah supports any decision made on land ownership
IPOH, Dec 9 — Any decision to be made by the Perak state government in granting 999-year ownership or permanent titles to new villages, will have to be in line with Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) stance, said Perak Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) chairman Datuk Asmuni Awi. He said whatever decision made...
Bursa Malaysia ends lower on subdued sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Bursa Malaysia finished lower today on subdued sentiments as weak export data from China, the country’s biggest trading partner, signalled weakness for the broader Asian economy. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 5.73 points to 1,562.71 from Friday’s...
Call for import duty of fishing equipment to be abolished
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — A Dewan Negara member today proposed the that the import duty on fishing equipment, such as net, fishing line and engines, to be abolished to help ease the burden of traditional fishermen. Senator Datuk Razali Idris said the price of most fishing equipment has increased by...
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...
Norza: Medal bounty shows Malaysian badminton has a great future
MANILA, Dec 9 — The national badminton squad’s bounty of three gold, two silver and five bronze at the 30th SEA Games is a proud achievement for the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), and proves that all is not lost as far as the future of Malaysian badminton is concerned. Its president...
Stronger US dollar curbs demand for ringgit
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today as the positive sentiment for the greenback curbed interest for local currency. As at 6pm, the local note was quoted at 4.1590/1630 against the US dollar compared with Friday’s close of 4.1580/1610. A dealer said the...
RM164m monsoon aid allocation to be distributed to rubber smallholders, tappers
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — An allocation of RM164 million will be distributed to 274,639 rubber smallholders comprising 255,997 business owners and 18,642 rubber tappers through the 2019 Monsoon Season Aid programme. According to Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, aid of RM600 per...
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...
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...
US SEC Seeks to Reopen Case Against Bitcoin Fraudster, Seeks Penalties
The U.S. SEC is seeking to reopen a case against Bitcoin fraudster Renwick Haddow, as he has not resolved the regulator’s claims for monetary relief.
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.
Bakkt Launches 1st Regulated BTC Options as CEO Enters US Senate
The Intercontinental Exchange’s digital asset platform Bakkt launched the first regulated Bitcoin options and cash-settled futures.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
$0.07 Earnings Per Share Expected for Alamos Gold Inc (NYSE:AGI) This Quarter
Brokerages expect Alamos Gold Inc (NYSE:AGI) (TSE:AGI) to report earnings per share (EPS) of $0.07 for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks reports. Zero analysts have provided estimates for Alamos Gold’s earnings. Alamos Gold posted earnings per share of $0.01 during the same quarter last year, which suggests a positive year over year growth rate of […]
Atrium Mortgage Investment (TSE:AI) Hits New 1-Year High at $14.39
Atrium Mortgage Investment Corp (TSE:AI)’s stock price hit a new 52-week high during trading on Monday . The stock traded as high as C$14.39 and last traded at C$14.33, with a volume of 30830 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$14.24. AI has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. TD Securities boosted […]
Zacks: CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CNSP) Receives Average Rating of “Strong Buy” from Brokerages
Shares of CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CNSP) have been given an average broker rating score of 1.00 (Strong Buy) from the one brokers that provide coverage for the company, Zacks Investment Research reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a strong buy rating. Zacks has also assigned CNS Pharmaceuticals an industry rank of […]
Start Forging Your Own Beskar'gam And More Of The Most Metal Toys Of The Week
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, Gizmodo's regular round up of the best things we’ve seen on the internet this week that aren’t Baby Yoda, because we’ve already blogged those. This week, Hot Toys finds another Spider-Man costume to gorgeously replicate, Lego adds to its line of modular buildings, and at last there’s...
Apple gets FCC approval for Mac Pro tower, and rack-mount version
The Federal Communication Commission has given the all-clear for the Mac Pro, with both the tower and rack-mounted version of the Mac workstation clearing regulatory checks for radio frequency emissions.
Apple Card’s new Monthly Installments feature may be about to launch
According to Apple's description of the feature in the Wallet app, the launch of the monthly installments option in the United States appears imminent.
Mac Power Users, Episode 513 – Catalyst Apps on the Mac, with John Voorhees
It was a pleasure to spend time with David Sparks and Stephen Hackett talking about Catalyst apps on the Mac for episode 513 of Mac Power Users. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about and covering Catalyst for the past 18 months since Apple gave developers a sneak peek at it during WWDC in
'Hour of Code' Demystifies Computer Programming for Kids
'Hour of Code' is a fun way to introduce children (and even adults) to the world of computer programming. So, how do you get involved?
Sowore: Groups seek US visa ban on AGF, DSS boss
Tobi Aworinde, Abuja A coalition of civil society organisations has petitioned the United States to protest the rearrest of the convener of the #RevolutionNow protests, Omoyele Sowore, by armed ...
Amazon accuses Trump of 'improper pressure' to influence Pentagon contract decision
Amazon is accusing President Trump of exerting "improper pressure" to influence the Pentagon to award a lucrative cloud-computing contract to Microsoft instead of Amazon, which was a clear
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.
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Airasia sees non-airline segment as top earner
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Group Bhd (AirAsia) believes the non-airline businesses under its subsidiary RedBeatVentures have the potential to outperform the airline business in the next two to three years.
Invest In Crypto Stocks Instead Of Actual Cryptocurrency
Just a few short years ago, buying up cryptocurrency was all the rage. In theory, you could spend a little on Bitcoin or one of the other popular cryptocurrencies, and cash out with an astonishing rate of return....
New, fully working Ubuntu Linux images now available for Raspberry Pi
While most Raspberry Pi owners opt for Raspbian as their operating system, the tiny barebones board can run a number of other Linux distros, including Ubuntu.
New battery circuitry could give 2020 iPhones more space for actual battery
Apple's 2020 iPhone might get larger batteries if a claimed change in circuitry can open up additional space inside.
It's coming! The new Mac Pro now has FCC approval
The new Mac Pro is finally, really, absolutely, definitely coming after it appeared on the FCC registry. There's no going back now!
Bitcoin in wait-and-see mode as downward trend persists
With Bitcoin’s wild price swings subsiding over the past week, investors are now looking ahead to its next potential breakout.
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.
Airbus stock outperforms Boeing as 737 uncertainty continues
Some expect Airbus’s shares to continue to benefit from the confusion in 2020.
Paul Volcker, former Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 92
The economic statesman's greatest historical mark: shocking the US economy out of a cycle of inflation and setting the stage for a generation of prosperity.
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.
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.
No One Brand Explains Vaping-Related Lung Injuries
As of Dec. 3, 2,291 patients have been hospitalized, with cases in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to these particular lung injuries, the CDC reports.
Honda Refused To Reveal Stolen Accord's Location
Having your car stolen is one of the worst feelings in the world. The good news is that there are a lot of ...
Bafana star Zungu almost loses his house – report
Bongani Zungu reportedly almost lost his house after he failed to pay the monthly instalment for 12 months.
Nigerian games shortlisted for International Convention
Three board games made by Nigerian designers have been shortlisted for debut at the 2019 African Board games Convention (AB Con).
Buhari jets out to Egypt on Tuesday
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to depart Abuja Tuesday for Aswan, Egypt to attend the Aswan Forum designed to set.
P&ID: Court dismisses Briton’s plea for bail variation
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the application for bail variation filed by a British man, James Nolan.
Female youth group running 30-day cleaning campaign in P Sihanouk
Youth group, Girl Volunteers for Society (GVS), is running a “30-day cleaning campaign in Preah Sihanouk” to raise awareness among people in the province on proper waste disposal and management. The campaign which started on November 29 will end on December 29.
Female youth group running 30-day cleaning campaign in Preah Sihanouk
Youth group, Girl Volunteers for Society (GVS), is running a “30-day cleaning campaign in Preah Sihanouk” to raise awareness among people in the province on proper waste disposal and management. The campaign which started on November 29 will end on December 29.
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.
Freweini of Ethiopia named CNN Hero
Freweini Mebrahtu of Ethiopia is named the 2019 CNN Hero of the Year for helping girls stay in schools providing reusable menstrual pads.
Andy Whyment reveals I’m A Celebrity Brexit ban
There was one topic that was not up for discussion in the jungle camp.
Trade war goes digital: countries eye tariffs on Internet economy
Potentially forcing people to pay duties on software and movie downloads.
Russia: CBR prepping to cut another 50bps – TDS
Analysts at TD Securities are expecting the CBR to cut the Key Rate by another 50bps to 6.00% on Friday. Key Quotes “The consensus is less dovish and
Gold clings to modest gains above $1460 level, lacks follow-through
Gold edged higher on the first day of a new trading week and recovered a part of Friday's post-NFP slide to multi-day lows. The latest US monthly jobs
FOMC to leave the target range unchanged – NBF
According to analysts at National Bank Financial, the highlight of the week will be the central bank’s monetary policy meeting in the US. Key Quotes “
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
WTI continues to erase OPEC-inspired gains, inches closer to $58
Crude oil prices gained traction on Friday after the OPEC and its allies (OPEC+) announced decision to deepen supply curbs by 500,000 barrels per day
Amazon says Trump’s ‘improper pressure’ doomed Pentagon bid
Amazon says President Donald Trump’s “improper pressure” and behind-the-scenes attacks harmed its chances of winning a $10 billion Pentagon contract. The Pentagon awarded the cloud...
NFL star Khalil Mack pays off 300 holiday layaway accounts at a Walmart in his hometown
(CNN) — Chicago Bears star linebacker Khalil Mack is spreading Christmas joy by paying off all the holiday layaway accounts at a Walmart in Florida. The store...
Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater depicting Santa with cocaine
(CNN) — Walmart is saying sorry for making available a Christmas sweater with an apparent drug reference. The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind...
Essential Science: Science makes beer last longer
Compared with many other alcoholic beverages, beer has a short expiry time, especially when compared with wine. To improve the holding time of ales and lagers, scientists have come up with a new, innovative process.
Video tutorial on how to play retro video games with a Raspberry Pi
In this video from Pi My Life Up you’ll learn how to install and use software called RetroPie on a Raspberry Pi. RetroPie lets you emulate a bunch of different game platforms, like Atari 2600…
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.
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.
Debt profile: MAN raises concerns over Nigeria’s rising figures
Manufacturers in Nigeria have disclosed that President Buhari's request for more loan to fund the 2020 budget is a serious source of concern.
How importation is killing SMEs – FG
FG has decried the rate at which metal products are imported into the country, saying it is killing Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs).
High-Priced Cosmetics in Rocket League are Causing Outrage Amongst Players
The recent Blueprint update for Rocket League has left players outraged after the price of cosmetics skyrocketed, with some premium items costing more than the game itself.
Provable Things launch pTokens
pTokens, the world’s first token to enable decentralized finance interoperability between any…
Retail Major Walmart To Help MSMEs In India In Enhancing Capacity, Supply Chain; Launches Support Initiative
Under the initiative, the company aims to train around 50,000 micro, MSME in next five years, across 25 institutes.
Busted transport system unites neurodegenerative diseases
New treatments may result from identifying a likely culprit behind the brain build-up that ties all neurodegenerative diseases together.
How history and status shape what you eat
A new book on the history of food contains provocative arguments about authenticity and status, big agriculture, and what's "healthy."
Where Are we With The 5G Rollout?
5G is on the way, including a compatible iPhone, so it is worth knowing exactly where we are with the rollout of the superfast network
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
The Fed's liquidity problem hasn't yet gone away — and an abrupt shock may be looming in 2020, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Even with hundreds of billions of dollars in new liquidity created out of thin air, it's too soon for the Fed to signal a clear coast for repo markets.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The 9 best airline credit cards for earning miles to book free flights, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The best airline credit cards from American Airlines, Delta and more, plus more versatile options including the Chase Sapphire Preferred.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Paul Volcker, the towering former Fed chairman and economist, has died at age 92, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker has died. Volcker helped to rein in the US's persistent inflation problem and reset the economy.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Months after hype, Mahathir says Malaysia shouldn't have called its big drone a 'flying car', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "The mistake was in calling it a flying car. It is actually a big drone.". Read more at businessinsider.sg
Amazon is opening a new office in New York City. Here are 11 mind-blowing facts that show just how wealthy CEO Jeff Bezos really is., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Worth an estimated $109 billion, Bezos is so rich that an average American spending $1 is comparable to the Amazon CEO spending $1.2 million.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
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
Travis Konecny injury update: Philadelphia Flyers forward out indefinitely with concussion
The 22-year-old star left Philadelphia's game on Dec. 7 after a violent collision with Ottawa Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki.
Oman vs Dubai: How does the cost of living compare?
Oman and Dubai may offer very different experiences
Amazon Prime Video announces launch of original series ‘Hostel Daze’
Amazon Prime Video today announced the launch of its latest Amazon original series ‘Hostel Daze’, created by The Viral Fever (TVF). Marking the first association with Indian youth’s much loved content provider, TVF, the five-part comedy-drama brings to life the adventures of four hostel wing-mates, Ankit, Chirag, Jaat and Jhaatu as they embark on an […]
Ex-Fed Chair Volcker dies, tamed inflation with recession
Paul Volcker, who as Federal Reserve chairman in the early 1980s elevated interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation, has died, according to his office. He was 92.
Exercise your way to a lower insurance premium
It’s just what your doctor prescribed — stay fit, reduce premium on your health policy
Plastics NZ to ‘Make Best Practice Standard Practice'
Plastics NZ Endorses Plan to ‘Make Best Practice Standard Practice’
Body armour for specialist Police vehicles
New Zealand Police has taken delivery of three Armoured Special Purpose Vehicles. The vehicles are unmarked and look like standard Toyota Land cruisers.
Lower Hutt street cleaners receive the living wage
9 December 2019
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.
Markets surge on jobs, trade
By Michael McCarthy (chief market strategist, CMC Markets and Stockbroking)
ELEPHONE officially launched their Pakistani endevours - Gizchina.com
Yesterday at the Serena hotel in Islamabad the ELEPHONE brand held a big launch party to celebrate the start of their Pakistani operations.
Buhari travels to Egypt Tuesday - Premium Times Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Tuesday for Aswan, Egypt, to attend the Aswan Forum designed to set “An Agenda for Sustainable Peace
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Reveals ‘Real Reason’ For Sowore’s Ordeal With DSS
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has said that Omoyele Sowore, the convener of #RevolutionNow Movement is being maltreated by the Department of State Services (DSS) because of the meeting he had with him.
Have you ever played a Five Nights at Freddy's game?
Five Nights at Freddy's really falls into that
The Mac Pro is finally coming on December 10 — Apple's super-powerful computer that starts at a whopping $6,000
Apple’s $US6,000 professional-grade Mac Pro desktop will be available to order starting December 10. That’s according to a notification sent to customers, which YouTube personality and tech reviewer Marques Brownlee spotted.
Billiards: Singapore's Peter Gilchrist retains SEA Games gold
Singapore’s Peter Gilchrist won the English Billiards singles competition at the SEA Games on Monday (Dec 9), defending his 10-year claim on the ...
Singapore swimmers set new SEA Games record in 50m freestyle heats
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines: Singapore swimmers Jonathan Tan and Teong Tzen Wei both clocked the same time (22.46) in the men's 50m freestyle ...
France's Sanofi to buy Synthorx for US$2.5 billion
France's Sanofi said on Monday it had agreed to buy Synthorx in a cash deal worth around US$2.5 billion as it seeks to beef up its ...
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 ...
Bitcoin - Correction Soon To Be Over
Bitcoin has been stuck in a bear market since December 17th, 2017.Its weekly chart is oversold and probably close to a trendchange.Professional money has not yet fully positioned for a new rally.There
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
Merger Arbitrage Mondays - Thoma Bravo's Acquisition Of Instructure Includes A Go-Shop Provision
Merger activity increased with five new deals announced.The acquisition of Audentes Therapeutics by Astellas Pharma.The acquisition of AK Steel Holding Corporation by Cleveland-Cliffs.
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
Airbus Logs $18B Mega Orders
Big orders from Emirates and Air Arabia announced at Dubai Airshow have been logged.Delivery profile not fully satisfactory.Airbus book-to-bill ratio approaches 1.
The Phantom Metric: What Really Drives U.S. Equity Valuations?
Investors continue to question whether US equity valuations are too high, particularly for growth companies and versus other global markets.The risk premium is a good gauge of market sentiment.Valuati
Silicon Labs Executing On Its IoT Opportunity, With Infrastructure Likely To Get Better In 2020
IoT continues to drive Silicon Labs' growth, and particularly its strong wireless portfolio, which saw better than 20% growth in the third quarter. Infrastructure is being held back by weakness in the
Hormel: Great Dividend Grower, But Significantly Overpriced
HRL is a dividend aristocrat, with 50+ consecutive years of annual dividend increases.However, the company posted negative EPS growth in 2019 and analysts expect that trend to continue into 2020.HRL h
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
Chicken Crust Taco Pizza: Yes, It's A Thing & It's Keto-Friendly
Yes, you read that right.
Disabled people score a win in superannuation entitlements
Disabled workers have received a boost with the Fair Work Commission delivering a better superannuation deal for low-income earners with disability.
Sindh govt approves bill to restore student unions
The union will comprise of seven to 11 student-members.
Rupee firms up to five-month high against dollar; strengthens by 15 paisa today
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Meet Taoheed Bayo, the 21-year-old student from Nigeria designing sneakers for Nike
A Nigerian native, Taoheed Bayo has joined the list of young Africans taking the world by storm after winning a Nike design challenge. An undergraduate student of the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in actuarial science, was among several across the United States chosen to participate in the Nike BY You X Cultivator contest after being informed of...
The rise and rise of the first African-American woman distiller and operator of a nationally distributed vodka
For almost six years since she released Black Momma Vodka, Vanessa Braxton has been a major force in the spirit industry in the United States. In 2013 when she introduced her ultra-premium vodka brand, she made history as the first African-American woman owner and operator of a nationally distributed vodka. She is also the founder of...
NFL star Khalil Mack pays off 300 holiday layaway accounts at Walmart in his hometown
Chicago Bears star linebacker Khalil Mack is spreading Christmas joy by paying off all the holiday layaway accounts at a Walmart in his hometown of Fort Pierce, Florida.
Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine
The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.
Nokia dangles mediation carrot in front of Daimler over license dispute
Legal action has been paused in the hopes of reaching some form of resolution.
Paul Volcker, Former Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies At 92
He led the country's central banking system in the late 1970s and 1980s.
BMO joins $6m FlexPay funding round
FlexPay, a Montreal-based startup using AI to help merchants recover lost revenues from declined transactions, has raised $6 million in a funding round led by Impression Ventures and joined by BMO Capital Partners.
What makes wine dry? It’s easy to taste, but much harder to measure
Researchers would like to find a way to relate the human perception of dryness to the chemical and physical properties of the wine.
The Mac Pro is finally coming on December 10 — Apple's super-powerful computer that starts at a whopping $6,000
Apple's new Mac Pro will be available starting December 10, according to an email sent to customers. The computer was supposed to launch in the fall.
Payday firms offer loans @ 500%
India Business News: NEW DELHI: They are banned in 15 states in the US, China has capped the interest they can charge and consumer groups in European countries are fightin.
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
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.
One in seven adults are now smokers, says survey
ANTI-SMOKING campaigns have reduced the proportion of smokers in Jersey to around one in seven adults, new figures show.
Cougar mauls dog, eats cat
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is advising the public to keep their pets on a leash after a dog was mauled by a cougar Saturday afternoon in Penticton.
They crammed that cruiser
Generous residents "Crammed the Cruiser" in Lake Country over the weekend.
iOttie's iTap magnetic car vent mount on sale for $11 ($6 off) at Amazon
Nobody wants their phone rattling around their car while they drive, getting dirty, wet, or damaged — you've got to keep that thing in place. If
[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.
[Update: Now live] Google Opinion Rewards set to warn you when Play Store credits are expiring
The popular Google Opinion Rewards app is now set to warn you when your Play Store credit balance is about or close to expiring.
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.
Intel Makes Quantum Computing Leap With 'Horse Ridge' Cryogenic Control Chip
The beauty of Horse Ridge is that it is a RF processor that dispenses with the need for hundreds of connective wires to interface quantum systems with standard computing devices to control/regulate performance.
Greens demand Zahradil conflict of interest probe
The Greens are demanding an internal investigation by the European Parliament into Czech MEP Jan Zahradil following a story by this website on possible conflicts of interest in his role as lead negotiator on the EU trade deal with Vietnam. "These allegati...
Intel Labs unveils cryogenic control chip for quantum computing
Intel Labs unveiled a first-of-its-kind cryogenic control chip, code-named Horse Ridge, that will speed up the development of quantum computing systems.
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.
All we want for Christmas is... for politicians to commit to helping disabled workers
As we hurtle towards the polls this week, my thoughts are turning to how disabled people can make their voices [...]
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.
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.
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.
Former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker dies aged 92
Paul Volcker, the Federal Reserve chairman who slayed rampant US inflation in the 1970s and 1980s, has died aged 92.
Walmart Canada issues apology for sweater depicting Santa Claus with apparent drug reference
This ugly Christmas sweater did not go over well at Walmart.
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.
'We're on to you': Harris says flavoured e-cigarettes target children and he wants them banned
Some vaping packaging is trying to make it attractive to children, according to the health minister.
Best Echo Deals for Christmas 2019
Grab some amazing deals on Echo smart speakers. We round up the best Amazon Echo deals - here's how to get a cheap Echo.
Best Graphics Card Deals for Christmas 2019
We've brought together the best graphics card deals into one place, so take a look and find the one that is best for your setup.
Best Headphones Deals for Christmas 2019
Don't pay full price, because we're always rounding up all the best Christmas deals on headphones right here.
Pound-Euro Rate's Recovery Potential Limited Beyond 1.20: AFEX
Foreign exchange strategists with foreign exchange brokers AFEX say Pound Sterling is likely to remain relatively well supported against the Euro, and the strong rally in the exchange rate seen over recent weeks can potentially reach 1.20
Sindh govt approves bill to restore student unions
--Student unions to ensure social and academic welfare, discipline on campusesKARACHI: The Sindh cabinet on Monday approved a bill to restore student unions in provincial educational institutes.
London offers winter warmers with a festive flavour
LONDON - Mulled wine, warm spiced cider and hot toddies have long been British staples during winter.Whiskey expert Ross Dennis at Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distill
Macron eyes European leadership
If the U.S. declines play a uniting role in the democratic world, more parochial, divisive visions will come to the fore.
Walmart, Amazon to train MSMEs
E-com giants announce plans to help sector; brick-and-mortar traders peeved
Saudi Arabia favours stronger ties with India
‘Energy cooperation key to the strategic partnership between the two countries’
Mahila court awards life imprisonment to old man
Ramanathapuram The Fast Track Mahila Court has awarded life imprisonment to a 60-year-old man after convicting him on charges of murdering his wife, suspecting her fidelity. Holding that the prosecuti
SC asks States for report on Food Security Act
The order came on a petition on the starvation death of a girl in Jharkhand in 2017
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
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
Police get three days’ custody of gang-rape accused
The All Women Police Station (West) on Monday got three days custody of P. Manikandan, 30, suspected to be the main accused in the gang-rape of a class XI girl in Coimbatore. The Mahila Court-cum-Spec
‘Increase minimum wage of workers to ₹21,000’
Alleging that the labour laws were being diluted, workers have demanded the revival of the Contract Labour Advisory Board and minimum wage of ₹21,000. ‘Karmika Garjana’ Addressing a ‘Karmika Garjana’
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
3-day TECH 2019 from December 10
As a prelude to event, policymakers discuss use of digital technology in education
Two more cheated in QR code scam
More cases of people losing money after falling prey to QR code scamsters are coming to light. Two city-based software engineers were allegedly cheated of ₹1.17 lakh in separate incidents when they we
New changes are coming to contactless payments that means your card could decline more often
The new rules could make Christmas shopping a lot more stressful
Wythenshawe finally has its own Screwfix...and it could mean great things for local charities
The new Sharston store could mean a boost for Wythenshawe charities, thanks to the Screwfix Foundation
UK Digital Security Platform Smartlands Will Tokenize Own Equity. Offering to be Sold in the US via Broker Dealer
UK based Smartlands will be tokenizing its own equity selling a 3.5% equity stake in the platform, according to a note from the company. Smartlands is a digital
Blockchain: Tim Draper Backs VC Goren Holm Ventures, Firm Rebrands as Draper Goren Holm
Prominent venture capitalist and blockchain proponent Tim Draper has backed LA-based blockchain-focused venture firm. Goren Holm Ventures has received an invest
Blockchain, A Four-Time Waltz: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Libra & the CBDCs – The Need for a New Balance
We have deliberately chosen to limit our presentation, for pedagogical reasons, to the four fundamental periods represented by the emergence of Bitcoin, Ethereu
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.
Luno Planning To Add Ripple To Its List By Early 2020
Luno, the cryptocurrency exchange, seems to be making waves of late. Less than a month after it officially announced its comeback in Malaysia and plans to expand its cryptocurrency list, the company recently announced that
realme Buds Air Revealed; Supports BlueTooth 5.0 And Instant Pairing
As we’ve previously reported last week, realme had announced of expanding its product range to include devices such as wearables and true wireless audio. Debuting soon in Indian markets, the company revealed its first ever
SPA, ATA sign cooperation MoU
This came during a meeting held at SPA headquarters in Riyadh between Al-Hussein and the ATA director general and her delegation comprising Romelda Rapolari, director of human resources division and Arian Jorgaqi, director of international news division in addition to SPA Vice President Ahmed Bin Ibrahim Al-Awadh, Saudi Press Agency reported.
EP emir launches ‘ZADK’ Saudi Culinary Academy
In his speech after cutting the ribbon formally inaugurating the academy, Prince Saud said: “The Saudi youth have become an example to be followed in their creativity in many fields. The Saudi citizen is capable of transferring the Kingdom’s culture to the world with professionalism and competence. There are vast opportunities before the Saudi youth with the food sector witnessing considerable development. Investment in this field is promising, provided high quality standards are followed in all aspects."
Mindexcoin Price Tops $0.0010 on Major Exchanges (MIC)
Mindexcoin (CURRENCY:MIC) traded 0.3% lower against the dollar during the 1 day period ending at 11:00 AM ET on December 9th. One Mindexcoin token can now be bought for about $0.0010 or 0.00000013 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges including EtherDelta (ForkDelta), Token Store, LATOKEN and Mercatox. Mindexcoin has a market capitalization of $674,350.00 and approximately $7,246.00 […]
Peony (PNY) Achieves Market Cap of $21,714.00
Peony (CURRENCY:PNY) traded down 1.2% against the dollar during the 1-day period ending at 8:00 AM Eastern on December 9th. During the last week, Peony has traded 5.6% higher against the dollar. Peony has a market cap of $21,714.00 and $267.00 worth of Peony was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Peony […]
Dinero (DIN) Price Hits $0.0002 on Top Exchanges
Dinero (CURRENCY:DIN) traded up 0.5% against the U.S. dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 12:00 PM Eastern on December 9th. During the last week, Dinero has traded 4.4% higher against the U.S. dollar. One Dinero coin can currently be bought for $0.0002 or 0.00000003 BTC on popular exchanges including Graviex, Trade Satoshi, CryptoBridge […]
AICHAIN (AIT) Achieves Market Cap of $438,636.00
AICHAIN (CURRENCY:AIT) traded down 1.8% against the U.S. dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 12:00 PM ET on December 9th. One AICHAIN token can currently be purchased for $0.0008 or 0.00000011 BTC on popular exchanges including CoinEgg, BCEX, FCoin and OTCBTC. AICHAIN has a total market cap of $438,636.00 and $22,239.00 worth of […]
Cabot Oil & Gas Co. (NYSE:COG) Receives Consensus Rating of “Buy” from Analysts
Cabot Oil & Gas Co. (NYSE:COG) has been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Buy” from the seventeen ratings firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have issued a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the company. The […]
Insider Selling: Five9 Inc (NASDAQ:FIVN) CMO Sells 3,007 Shares of Stock
Five9 Inc (NASDAQ:FIVN) CMO Ryan Kam sold 3,007 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $67.33, for a total transaction of $202,461.31. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC […]
Paul Volcker, central banker, 1927-2019
Success at the Federal Reserve laid the groundwork for anti-inflation policies around the world
China tech/Lenovo: battle standard
Beijing should remember that all armies depend on their supply lines
Central bankers pay tribute to Paul Volcker
US Fed chairman who tackled 1970s-era inflation has died aged 92
Paul Volcker, central banker, 1927-2019
Success at the Federal Reserve laid the groundwork for anti-inflation policies around the world
HSBC reshuffles top team ahead of restructuring
Interim chief Noel Quinn plans big overhaul of group to slash costs in Europe and the US
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
Ukraine Set To Legalize Cryptocurrencies As Means Of Payment And Investment
Good news came from Eastern Europe as the legislative arm of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, has reportedly adopted an amended draft law that seeks to
How much do workers in Switzerland earn - and which jobs are the best paid?
Wages are high in Switzerland - which is just as well due to the sometimes prohibitive cost of living. But how much on average do Swiss people actually earn - and which jobs are the best paid?
Crypto Analyst Calls Big Bitcoin Breakout in Three Days – BTC, XRP, Ripple, Litecoin Newsflash
A crypto analyst known in the industry as The Cryptomist says Bitcoin may be poised for a big breakout. In a series of tweets to her 43,000 followers, the analyst says BTC appears to be in an ascending triangle and could breakout in a matter of days.
SC Partially Lifts Ban on Construction Activities in Delhi-NCR
The SC had previously deferred lifting the ban, requested by the Centre, slamming the authorities for failing to curb the pollution that had caused a near medical emergency in the capital city.
Can Avocado Oil Enhance Your Beauty?
Here is how avocado oil helps you glow and get rid of skin problems.
Ex-Fed Chair Volcker dies, tamed inflation with recession
Paul Volcker, who as Federal Reserve chairman in the early 1980s elevated interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation, has died, according to his office.He was 92.Volcker took charge of the Fed in August 1979, when the U.S. economy was in the grip of runaway inflation. Consumer prices skyrocketed 13% in 1979 and then by the same pace again in 1980.Working relentlessly to bring prices under control, Volcker raised the Fed’s benchmark interest rate from 11% to a record 20% by late 1980 to try to slow the economy’s growth and thereby shrink inflation.Those high interest rates made it so expensive for people and companies to borrow that the economy
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
Peter Purves ‘shocked’ and ‘hurt’ by Crufts axe
The presenter said he was told Channel 4 is ‘refreshing’ its line-up.
Floppy Disk With Steve Jobs Signature Just Sold for a Whopping $84,000 at an Auction
The disk was in "fine condition, with slight brushing to the ink."
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.
NEW DATA: Behind The Consumer’s Surging Interest In Mobile Card Apps
The Bridging The Gap: Mobile Card App Adoption Report examines how consumers are turning to smartphone apps and features to track and manage their account use.
UK CMA Decision Looms Over Amazon’s Quest For Deliveroo Stake
UK Antitrust News: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will decide if Amazon's quest to acquire a stake in Deliveroo (and its user data) can move forward.
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.
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.
State AGs To Fight T-Mobile-Sprint Merger In Federal Trial
Antitrust News: A group of state attorneys general are getting set to fight against the T-Mobile and Sprint merger in an unprecedented federal trial.
Saudi military training under review after US shooting
US lawmakers call for a halt of the program after Saudi officer killed three Americans.
Taking shame out of periods for women with disabilities
Lizzie's campaigns aim at making the disabled visible so that their issues can be addressed.
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…
Stock up on Samsung microSD cards at deep discounts starting at $17 for a 128GB card
With Black Friday now behind us and Cyber Monday in the past, you’ve undoubtedly got a bunch of new gadgets in your possession that support removable storage. So if you’re smart, you…
Amazon’s blowing out Anker charging accessories at rock-bottom prices for Green Monday 2019
Green Monday doesn’t stir up anywhere near as much buzz as Black Friday or Cyber Monday. But once you see the deals Amazon is offering this year for Green Monday 2019, you’re definitely…
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.
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.
Goldman raises oil forecast on Opec output cuts
The bank revised its Brent spot price forecast to $63 per barrel for 2020.
View: Saudi Aramco's $2 trillion dream isn't really about oil
Saudi officials have taken to the oil sectors investor relations style with aplomb.
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.
'India took only five years to move from USD 2 to USD 3 trillion economy'
"It took us nearly 60 years after independence to achieve USD 1 trillion mark. It took 12 years to achieve our second trillion (dollar economy). And it has taken only five years, 2014 to 2019, to achieve the third trillion economy," Indian Ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said in his address to the Indian-American community.
'We demand proof, not promises': Papuans urge Jokowi to bring justice to Paniai tragedy
Five people, including four high school students, were allegedly shot and killed by Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers on Dec. 8, 2014, during a protest in Paniai.
Narwhal “the unicorn dog” finds a home
He will become a spokesdog for diversity
U.S. Dollar Czar: “No Need” for Fed Issuing Digital Dollar in Next 5 Years
In recent weeks, there has been growing talk among influential U.S. figures concerning the prospects of "digitizing" the dollar via blockchain technology.
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.
Crypto Is Money: Dai Stablecoin Support Arrives on Coinbase Debit Card
If you can spend cryptocurrency in mainstream society, then crypto is money -- at least so says the tech's biggest proponents.
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.
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker has died
Paul Volcker, who as Federal Reserve chairman in the early 1980s elevated interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation, has died, according to his office.
Volvo XC40 Recharge – EV influenced by Tesla Model 3
Volvo's first electric vehicle, the XC40 Recharge, wouldn't have been the same if it wasn't for the arrival of the Tesla Model 3. Volvo's chief technology
'Citizenship bill not even .001 per cent against minorities,' says Amit Shah
The Citizenship Bill 2019 seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pak, B'desh, and Afghanistan.
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.
Former Oracle Product Manager Claims He Was Forced Out For Refusing to Sell Vaporware
A former Oracle employee filed a lawsuit against the database giant on Tuesday claiming that he was forced out for refusing to lie about the functionality of the company's software. The civil complaint, filed on behalf of plaintiff Tayo Daramola in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, contends tha...
Police charge in court 14 terror suspects in 2017 Hotel Olio International blast
Police have pressed formal charges against 14 militant suspects in connection with a suicide bomb blast in a hotel in Dhaka’s Panthapath two years ago in what is said to be a foiled plot to attack National Mourning Day programmes.
Government works for women’s rights, says Hasina
The government is working to translate feminist thinker and activist Begum Rokeya’s dream to establish women’s rights into reality, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Volcano Leaves No Survivors On New Zealand's White Island, Police Say
New Zealand police say they don't believe there are any survivors on an island where a volcano has erupted.
Daughter’s Christmas presents reported stolen from vehicle in Butler County
— Oxford police received a report Nov. 30 of toys valued at approximately $200 taken from the trunk of a car parked in a driveway on Kelly Drive.
Former Fed chair Paul Volcker dies
Central banker responsible for ending US inflationary spiral
HSBC Holdings shuffles executive ranks ahead of restructuring
Interim CEO plans to close some parts of the sprawling bank’s business and sell others
Tim Cook is in Japan, meeting app developers aged 13 to 84
Tim Cook is in Japan at present, and tweeted about his meeting with local app developers aged 13 and 84. "What a treat to reunite with Masako san ...
How to customize Safari privacy and security settings on iPhone and iPad
This step by step guide with images covers how to customize Safari privacy and security settings on iPhone and iPad and a short explainer on each option.
MacBook Pro Diary: A glitch with the restore, but an informative one at least
My MacBook Pro problems had one more episode in store for me: after getting the repaired machine back from Apple, there was a glitch after restoring it from a clone. I cloned the original SSD to an external drive using Carbon Copy Cloner. When I got the repaired machine back, it was effectively a brand […]
Apple Maps Crimea controversy continues with European Parliament letters
There's no sign yet of the Apple Maps Crimea controversy dying down anytime soon. Apple last month started showing Crimea as Russian territory ...
The Morning Show gets the first Apple TV+ award nomination, but not a big one
It's taken just two months from launch to the first Apple TV+ award nomination. The Critics Choice Association made the announcement, but Apple may not ...
The new Mac Pro gets FCC approval ahead of launch [update: rack mounted model too]
Update: The new Mac Pro model aimed at rack mounting also passed FCC clearance today, ahead of the computer going on sale tomorrow. Apple previously announced that a ‘optimised version for rack deployment’ would be released in the fall. The Mac Pro has appeared today on the FCC registry site, with its regulatory testing information […]
Swiss cable company offering alternative remote to control Apple TV, like Apple’s own IR remote
A Swiss broadband provider, Salt, uses the Apple TV as a faux-cable box for its home fibre broadband customers, similar to deals Apple has struck with other cable companies around the world. Apparently, some of Salt’s customer base aren’t too happy with the normal Apple TV input method and the company is now offering an […]
Apple’s ‘The Morning Show’ gets nominated for multiple Golden Globes awards, including best TV series
The Golden Globes are today announcing their nominations and it turns out Apple has a chance to make a splash this awards season with The Morning Show. Apple’s flagship original show received multiple nominations across a couple of categories, most significantly as a candidate for best TV series drama. Stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon […]
Apple’s Safari privacy features are driving down prices for advertisers at the cost of accuracy
In the two years since Apple released Safari’s Intelligent Tracking Prevention feature that keeps websites from tracking users around the web, it looks to have almost totally eliminated the ability for advertisers to market to specific demographics. A new report from The Information dives into how Apple’s offensive against ads has made things more difficult for […]
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.
Google celebrates card game Loteria with new interactive Doodle
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Google released on Monday a new interactive Doodle that allows users to play rounds of traditional Mexican card game Loteria with friends or users from around the world.
Saudi Arabia ends gender segregation at restaurants
Restaurants in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to have separate entrances for men and women, the kingdom's government announced on Sunday.
Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater with apparent drug reference
Walmart is saying sorry for making available a Christmas sweater with an apparent drug reference.
Paul Volcker, former Fed chairman, dies at 92
Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve known for his battles against inflation in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has died. He was 92.
T-Mobile, Sprint head to court to defend merger
Attorneys general from more than a dozen states are flexing their legal muscles in a landmark trial that could block T-Mobile's $26 billion merger with Sprint.
Trump, Saudi Arabia stay close after Pensacola shooting
President Donald Trump appears to be maintaining his support of Saudi Arabia in the wake of a deadly shooting at a U.S. naval base allegedly perpetrated by a Saudi national -- a crime the FBI presumes is an act of terrorism.
We broke down the differences between credit card points and frequent flyer miles — here’s why you should be collecting both
Even though a ton of credit cards offer “points” or “miles” for every dollar you spend, those points can be very different things. Each bank and frequent flyer program has its own rewards currency that can be used in different ways. That makes it complicated when you’re trying to choose a credit card; two different cards could offer double points on purchases, but those points could have different values, and could be best for two different things.
The Fed’s liquidity problem hasn’t yet gone away — and an abrupt shock may be looming in 2020
Even with hundreds of billions of dollars in new liquidity created out of thin air, it’s too soon for the Fed to signal a clear coast for repo markets.
The 9 best airline credit cards for earning miles to book free flights
If you want to book free flights, a credit card from an airline or a bank that partners with frequent flyer programs is a must. Not only will you earn miles on every purchase you make, but you can also earn a welcome bonus that can jump-start your frequent flyer account balance and help you book an award flight sooner than you’d think.
Paul Volcker, the towering former Fed chairman and economist, has died at age 92
Paul Volcker, the legendary economist who served as the 12th chairman of the US Federal Reserve, died Sunday at the age of 92.
Months after hype, Mahathir says Malaysia shouldn’t have called its big drone a ‘flying car’
Malaysia should not have called its latest drone project a flying car, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad admitted on Sunday (Dec 8).
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.
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.
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.
Vodafone Rolling out Half-Sized SIMS as Part of New Plastic Reducing Policy
Vodafone has announced a new initiative to cut down on the amount of plastic it uses, and the half-sized SIM holder is part of that.
Jumia to Cease Operations in Rwanda, Shuts Down Jumia Travel in Nigeria
Jumia is continuing with its optimization moves where they'll cease operations in Rwanda and shut down Jumia Travel in Nigeria
NFL star Khalil Mack pays off 300 holiday layaway accounts at Walmart in his hometown
Chicago Bears star linebacker Khalil Mack is spreading Christmas joy by paying off all the holiday layaway accounts at a Walmart in his hometown of Fort Pierce, Florida.
Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine
The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.
Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater with apparent drug reference
Walmart issued an apology for a Christmas sweater sold on its website that features an image of Santa Claus behind a table with white lines on it that appear to depict cocaine.
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.
Central bank changes required reserve regulations
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) on Monday lowered the reference values it uses to determine required reserve ratios for banks, while...
OPEC reaches deal to cut oil production
The powerful Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies reached a deal Friday to cut production by 500,000 barrels per day in...
Blockchain Technology And Mobile Apps In 2020
Blockchain technology has the power to revolutionise all corners of tech and the future of blockchain and mobile apps in the future is promising.
Highlights of the day: Memory maker slows fab construction
Although the memory market looks to be heading towards a recovery in 2020, suppliers are cautious about expanding supply. Winbond is building a new plant in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, with completion originally slated for year-end 2020 and commerical production for 2021. But now the company has now to January 2022. Meanwhile, ASE reportedly is the one providing semiconductor for packaging Qualcomm's freshly launched Arm-based processors for notebooks.
For IT pros, adding blockchain skills can pad your paycheck – by a lot
Beefing up on skills around blockchain development, management or engineering can earn techies some big bucks above their current salary.
MOBI to Develop Mobility Payments Network for Machine-to-Machine Transactions Based on Blockchain
MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, is exploring blockchain for use in a new digital mobility ecosystem that could make transportation safer, more affordable, and more widely accessible. According to reports from Bloomberg on December 8, the non-profit organization is developing a blockchain-based payment network that allows for machine-to-machine transactions.
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.
DAI Flippens SAI 3 Weeks After Multi Collateral DAI Launch
The total amount of SAI (single collateral DAI) that was converted to DAI has exceeded 50 percent of outstanding supply. At this rate, we could see nearly all SAI migrating to DAI by the end of 2019. Maker has been exceptionally healthy, faring well even as ETH and BAT prices continue to fall, December 9, 2019.
Former Fed Chief Paul Volcker dies at 92
Paul Volcker, the towering former Federal Reserve chairman who tamed U.S. inflation in the 1980s and decades later inspired tough Wall Street reforms in the wake of the global financial crisis, died on Monday at the age of 92, according to his daughter Janice Zima. Volcker, who Zima said had…
JNU fee hike: Students baton-charged by police as they march towards Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union president said the police attacked the protestors brutally and detained many of them.
Molecular graphenoids make coherent spin centres
Quantum dots in graphene containing pentagonal defects might be used as quantum sensors
Saudi International Motor Show 2019 begins today
Saudi Arabia’s newly merged bank is reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity to mark UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed globally on Dec. 3. For more than 10 years, Alawwal Bank and SABB have helped thousands of disabled people in the Kingdom, now as one bank, it aims to take new steps to further this legacy of support.
TASI ends Monday at three-month high
Riyadh – Mubasher: The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) maintained its rising trend for the third consecutive session and ended Monday’s trading in gains, reaching its highest level since last August. The Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) added 0.26% …
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 …
2020 BMW M550i, X3 M40i and X4 M40i get a power bump
BMW announces a power increase for some of its Model Year 2020 vehicles - The 2020 BMW M550i xDrive and 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i xDrive
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.
OKEx to Launch Crypto Options Trading Later This Month
Crypto exchange OKEx on Monday announced its plan to launch a crypto options trading platform.
Ho, Ho, Ho, or No, No, No: Will BTC See a Santa Rally This Year?
Since its creation, the price of BTC has often seen sustained increases through the last week of the year. Could this year be different?
Walmart apologizes for Santa sweater with drug reference
The sweater has the words 'Let it snow' and includes three white lines in front of Santa.
White Castle frozen burgers recalled due to listeria
White Castle recalled several varieties of it frozen burgers due to listeria concerns.
More than $2.2M in alcohol sold at Tiger Stadium in 2019
In 2019, LSU Athletics generated more than $2 million from the sale of more than 280,000 drinks in the public areas of Tiger Stadium, the school announced Monday, Dec. 9.
Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine
The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.
Aporva Baxi: “Brand and UX must not be forgotten in the streaming wars”
Dixon Baxi co-founder and executive creative director Aporva Baxi warns streaming services that prioritising content over brand and a well designed experience could be "catastrophic".
Amazon claims Trump's 'personal vendetta' cost it $10 billion Pentagon contract
Amazon says it lost a $10 billion contract because of President Trump's "personal vendetta."
GOG's Galaxy 2.0 game launcher is available without an invitation
It promises to unify all your games and friends lists under one roof.
Can you take dogs into polling stations?
Get ready for #dogsatpollingstations.