Getty ImagesOpen to talks with student protestors: HK officialHindustan TimesChina on Thursday continued its campaign against the Occupy Central movement in Hong Kong through state media outlets and government statements as the city officials said that it hoped to have talks with representatives of protesting students next week.Hong Kong'…
Russia Launches New Intermediate-Range Missile at Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said the attack was in response to Ukraine’s recent use of American and British weapons to strike deeper into Russia. Source link
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defence minister, as well as Hamas's military commander.A statement said a pre-trial chamber had rejected Israel’s challenges to the court’s jurisdiction and issued warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.A warrant was also issued for Mohammed Deif, although the Israeli military has said he was killed in an air strike in Gaza in July.The judges said there were “reasonable grounds” the three men bore "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war between Israel and Hamas. Both Israel…
She Moved to New Delhi for a Fresh Start, but the Air Made Her Sick
new video loaded: She Moved to New Delhi for a Fresh Start, but the Air Made Her SicktranscriptBacktranscriptShe Moved to New Delhi for a Fresh Start, but the Air Made Her SickSince moving to New Delhi, which had the world’s worst air quality on Monday, Ameesha Munjal hasn’t been able to exercise or see friends. She has been on several medications to battle sickness caused by the pollution.The pollution was so bad that I went to the doctor, and he just said that, ‘you should move out of the city. You won’t be able to survive in this air.’ There’s…
Report: Private student borrowers can’t get help
Millions of Americans still struggle with high-cost private student loans, with many tumbling into default because the companies servicing the loans aren’t offering reasonable options for improved terms, a new report says. Distressed borrowers are receiving scant information or help when they run into trouble with their private student …
Philly Fed Exceeds Expactations
After a significantly weaker than expected Empire Manufacturing report on Wednesday, today’s regional manufacturing report from the Philadelphia Fed showed a modest decline, but still managed to exceed expectations. While economists were expecting a level of 19.8, the actual reading came in at 20.7, down from last month’s level of 22.5. As shown …
Paying Taxes by Credit Card? Read This First
For those who must pay Uncle Sam by plastic, a guide to avoid getting clobbered by fees.
Best GIF of the Day: Beetlejuice
It’s SHOWTIME! Enjoy fellow Masters. Some rad animated GIFs from Beetlejuice to get you in the flavor for Halloween 2014. Source Gify.com
How to Find the Best Mortgage Rates in 2014
Even after the subprime mortgage crisis, homeownership remains a dream for many Americans. If you’re among them, you’re probably wondering how you can get the best mortgage rate to keep your payments as low as possible. Securing the best mortgage isn’t simply about finding a lender who offers …
Overseas deal rules end one combo, alter another
New government rules aimed at curbing overseas deals that cut corporate taxes appear to be working, just not entirely the way regulators intended.
Buy These Five Beaten-Down Biotech Stocks, Nomura Says
Yes, say the folks at Nomura, who recommend buying Celgene (CELG), Receptos (RCPT), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX), and Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN), in that order. Analyst M. Ian Somaiya and team explain why: October has historically been a weak month for biotech, with the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index underperforming the …
Wall Street inches higher after jobless data, Fed comment
By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks edged higher in afternoon trading Thursday, rebounding from earlier declines, as a flurry of economic reports eased fears about the potential impact of a weakening global economy on the United States. If it closes higher, the Dow would break a five-…
14 Cause Related, Green and Company Charitable Gifts
Gifts for clients, customers and employees need not be mere gestures to maintain a business relationship. You can add meaning to these gifts and build a reputation as a company that cares. Consider these cause related, green and company charitable gifts and ideas for the ecologic and altruistic business owner…
US mortgage rates down for third straight week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average U.S. mortgage rates fell for the third straight week, making it more affordable to borrow to buy a home.
TLT Weekly Put Spread Series – Update 3
TLT started to dip into negative territory this morning after running as high as $124.13 at the open (and $127.68 at yesterday’s open). Like any rally in stocks lately, any weakness in bonds tends to be met with a reversal before long. I took this opportunity to cut my …
A 4-Step Checklist to Evaluate Any Mutual Fund – U.S. News & World Report (blog)
A 4-Step Checklist to Evaluate Any Mutual FundU.S. News & World Report (blog)It's intimidating to stare at the list of mutual funds offered in your employer's 401(k) plan and wonder which ones you should trust with your retirement savings. When you open an IRA through a broker …
Stocks to Watch: DuPont, Nike, KB Home are stocks to watch
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Friday’s session are DuPont, Nike, and KB Home.
Revolution Investing: Analyzing diversification strategies
Being diversified is more complicated than you think.
Stocks Fight Back Close Mixed
Economic data was on the lighter side today, but with $1 billion in POMO today the market looked to push higher. A slight hiccup in the first hour of trading gave way to steady buying into the lunch hour. Unfortunately, the highs were set at noon and the market rolled …
Buy This Stock To Take Advantage Of Both Oil And Equity Weakness
As stock markets and oil prices tumble in tandem, savvy investors will be aware that such a situation creates some opportunities. Some of the fall in oil prices is down to increased supply of crude, and no doubt some of the stock market decline is a natural and probably healthy …
Germany is stalling
Tuesday’s extremely weak German industrial production figures published for August have come an awkward time for the German government. An informal “employment conference” including some EU leaders has been called by Italian Prime Minister Renzi, and it is scheduled to take place, amid little advance publicity, in Milan …