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WASDE: Wheat tweak see 3 million mt more end stocks globally
- March 09, 2018
The cut in expectations for Argentina's output is because of persistent heat and dryness during February, while the prediction for Brazil is based on expectations of a more modest increase in second-crop corn, the USDA said. Ending stocks were reduced by 3.7m tons. "Exports are raised 175 million bushels to 2.225 billion, reflecting US price competitiveness, record-high outstanding sales, and reduced exports for Argentina", the USDA said. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
The cut in expectations for Argentina's output is because of persistent heat and dryness during February, while the prediction for Brazil is based on expectations of a more modest increase in second-crop corn, the USDA said. Ending stocks were reduced by 3.7m tons. "Exports are raised 175 million bushels to 2.225 billion, reflecting US price competitiveness, record-high outstanding sales, and reduced exports for Argentina", the USDA said. (more...)
Aarushi-Hemraj murder case: CBI moves Supreme Court against acquittal of Talwars
- March 09, 2018
The CBI filed an appeal challenging the high court order acquitting the Talwar couple, CBIs spokesperson said. Former CBI chief AP Singh said the court will only see evidence available in the past and no fresh evidence will presented. Aarushi was found murdered in her bedroom, following which Hemraj was initially a suspect. Noida police accused the couple of killing their daughter "in a fit of rage". (more...)
- March 09, 2018
The CBI filed an appeal challenging the high court order acquitting the Talwar couple, CBIs spokesperson said. Former CBI chief AP Singh said the court will only see evidence available in the past and no fresh evidence will presented. Aarushi was found murdered in her bedroom, following which Hemraj was initially a suspect. Noida police accused the couple of killing their daughter "in a fit of rage". (more...)
China urges Taiwan's few allies to follow 'irresistible trend' of recognizing Beijing
- March 09, 2018
The dispute has fueled concerns that soybeans, the United States' most valuable export to the world's No. 2 economy, might be caught up in the trade actions after Beijing launched a probe into imports of USA sorghum, a grain used in animal feed and liquor. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
The dispute has fueled concerns that soybeans, the United States' most valuable export to the world's No. 2 economy, might be caught up in the trade actions after Beijing launched a probe into imports of USA sorghum, a grain used in animal feed and liquor. (more...)
Real beat PSG, but their work is far from done
- March 09, 2018
Neymar had to be stretchered off in his team's win against Marseille last month after he sprained his ankle and fractured his metatarsal. "We'll speak with the players". The Portguese's opener in Paris means he now has 15 goals in his last nine games overall and, in the Champions League , has scored in a remarkable nine consecutive matches, equalling the record of Ruud van Nistelrooy. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Neymar had to be stretchered off in his team's win against Marseille last month after he sprained his ankle and fractured his metatarsal. "We'll speak with the players". The Portguese's opener in Paris means he now has 15 goals in his last nine games overall and, in the Champions League , has scored in a remarkable nine consecutive matches, equalling the record of Ruud van Nistelrooy. (more...)
The Trump administration blocked a move that would have wrecked Obamacare
- March 09, 2018
Verma said that Idaho's new plan to let insurers sell plans that did not comply with Obamacare ws not legally permissible. In an unexpected development, the Department of Health and Human Services sent a letter to Idaho Gov. Blue Cross of Idaho announced soon afterwards that the insurer would offer these skinny plans which would have charged sick people more than healthy people. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Verma said that Idaho's new plan to let insurers sell plans that did not comply with Obamacare ws not legally permissible. In an unexpected development, the Department of Health and Human Services sent a letter to Idaho Gov. Blue Cross of Idaho announced soon afterwards that the insurer would offer these skinny plans which would have charged sick people more than healthy people. (more...)
India was not a giant black hole before May 2014: Sonia
- March 09, 2018
Speaking at an event of a private television news channel, Sonia Gandhi described the BJP government's claim of great development in last four years of its rule as an "insult to the intelligence" of the people of the country. Some weeks ago, I took a step back from duties of nearly two decades as president of the Congress party. Our very social DNA is being re-engineered. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Speaking at an event of a private television news channel, Sonia Gandhi described the BJP government's claim of great development in last four years of its rule as an "insult to the intelligence" of the people of the country. Some weeks ago, I took a step back from duties of nearly two decades as president of the Congress party. Our very social DNA is being re-engineered. (more...)
Daylight Saving 2018: Don't forget to turn your clocks forward
- March 09, 2018
However, while most of those areas stay an hour back, Florida would stay an hour ahead, in order to soak up the sun longer. Daylight Savings Time is Sunday at 2 a.m. Part of the act extended Daylight Saving Time starting in 2007, with the new period running from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
However, while most of those areas stay an hour back, Florida would stay an hour ahead, in order to soak up the sun longer. Daylight Savings Time is Sunday at 2 a.m. Part of the act extended Daylight Saving Time starting in 2007, with the new period running from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. (more...)
PM Modi pays condolence to Pyarelal Wadali
- March 09, 2018
Tu mane ya na mane dildara from the album Farid, is one of their famous songs, released in 2004. Before the Wadali Brothers became Sufi singers, elder brother Puran Chand Wadali was a regular in a wrestling ring for about 25 years, while Pyarelal Wadali who just passed away at 75 played the role of Krishna in the Raasleela. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Tu mane ya na mane dildara from the album Farid, is one of their famous songs, released in 2004. Before the Wadali Brothers became Sufi singers, elder brother Puran Chand Wadali was a regular in a wrestling ring for about 25 years, while Pyarelal Wadali who just passed away at 75 played the role of Krishna in the Raasleela. (more...)
Bag of 54 severed human hands found in Russian Federation
- March 09, 2018
They were found on an island next to the Amur River. Russian police are investigating after a bag containing 54 severed human hands washed up near Siberia, The Siberian Times reports. Lurid theories about the severed limbs - seen as 27 sets of hands - have swept social media. 'So there is nothing criminal in the fact that hands were cut off from dead bodies for the goal of taking fingerprints?' And local media is stating that medical bandages and hospital-style plastic shoe covers were ... (more...)
- March 09, 2018
They were found on an island next to the Amur River. Russian police are investigating after a bag containing 54 severed human hands washed up near Siberia, The Siberian Times reports. Lurid theories about the severed limbs - seen as 27 sets of hands - have swept social media. 'So there is nothing criminal in the fact that hands were cut off from dead bodies for the goal of taking fingerprints?' And local media is stating that medical bandages and hospital-style plastic shoe covers were ... (more...)
China's February Exports Surge, Trade Surplus Widens
- March 09, 2018
Instead, the USA appears ready to go ahead with tariffs and protectionist practices that already have key USA allies and partners seeking help from the World Trade Organization and threatening trade wars. That left the monthly trade surplus at 224.88 billion yuan, a reversal from a trade deficit of 72.99 billion yuan in the same period a year ago. "China has been asked to develop a plan for the year of a One Billion Dollar reduction in their massive Trade Deficit with the United States", ... (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Instead, the USA appears ready to go ahead with tariffs and protectionist practices that already have key USA allies and partners seeking help from the World Trade Organization and threatening trade wars. That left the monthly trade surplus at 224.88 billion yuan, a reversal from a trade deficit of 72.99 billion yuan in the same period a year ago. "China has been asked to develop a plan for the year of a One Billion Dollar reduction in their massive Trade Deficit with the United States", ... (more...)
Mexico says U.S. tariffs will not pressure NAFTA talks
- March 09, 2018
Talks to overhaul the 24-year-old pact are moving slowly, in part because Canada and Mexico have resisted US demands to boost the North American content of autos produced inside NAFTA . business and workers was signed. So far, after seven months we have completed just six. Trudeau spoke with Trump about the closing of the latest round of NAFTA negotiations in Mexico City, flagging the progress that had been made in this seventh round of talks while expressing concerns about the threat ... (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Talks to overhaul the 24-year-old pact are moving slowly, in part because Canada and Mexico have resisted US demands to boost the North American content of autos produced inside NAFTA . business and workers was signed. So far, after seven months we have completed just six. Trudeau spoke with Trump about the closing of the latest round of NAFTA negotiations in Mexico City, flagging the progress that had been made in this seventh round of talks while expressing concerns about the threat ... (more...)
Won't give an inch of South China Sea: China to US
- March 09, 2018
The prospect of a trade war between China and the United States has increased after Beijing's foreign minister said it would make a "necessary response" in the event of Donald Trump introducing punitive tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
The prospect of a trade war between China and the United States has increased after Beijing's foreign minister said it would make a "necessary response" in the event of Donald Trump introducing punitive tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. (more...)
Gauri Lankesh murder case: Suspect Naveen Kumar arrested
- March 09, 2018
She edited Lankesh Patrike , a weekly newspaper. Naveen Kumar, who founded the Hindu Yuva Sene in 2014, was arrested last month for illegally possessing ammunition. The SIT, sensing trouble, went ahead and submitted arrest memos and formally arrested Kumar as an accused in Gauri case. The SIT had initially suspected Naveen Kumar to have assisted Gauri's killers in the murder. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
She edited Lankesh Patrike , a weekly newspaper. Naveen Kumar, who founded the Hindu Yuva Sene in 2014, was arrested last month for illegally possessing ammunition. The SIT, sensing trouble, went ahead and submitted arrest memos and formally arrested Kumar as an accused in Gauri case. The SIT had initially suspected Naveen Kumar to have assisted Gauri's killers in the murder. (more...)
Kenya's president and opposition leader put aside rivalry
- March 09, 2018
Last year's fraught election season saw one presidential poll annulled by the courts and the re-run boycotted by the opposition. Miguna who presided over the swearing of Raila Odinga at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on January 30, was later deported to Canada. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Last year's fraught election season saw one presidential poll annulled by the courts and the re-run boycotted by the opposition. Miguna who presided over the swearing of Raila Odinga at Uhuru Park in Nairobi on January 30, was later deported to Canada. (more...)
The Obamas Might Be Teaming Up with Netflix for New Shows!
- March 09, 2018
Obama does not intend to directly confront his Republican successor, President Donald Trump , the report notes , but he could use the programs to correct what he believes to be misinformation spread using online platforms. And this past December he said "If I watch Fox News, I wouldn't vote for me". Netflix declined to comment, and representatives for the Obamas did not immediately respond to request for comment. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Obama does not intend to directly confront his Republican successor, President Donald Trump , the report notes , but he could use the programs to correct what he believes to be misinformation spread using online platforms. And this past December he said "If I watch Fox News, I wouldn't vote for me". Netflix declined to comment, and representatives for the Obamas did not immediately respond to request for comment. (more...)
US 'a long way' from talks with North Korea
- March 09, 2018
The official told CNN, however, the detente leaves the United States on the margins. When Vice President Mike Pence visited South Korea for the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, he was reportedly supposed to meet with the North Korean delegation, but the North backed out at the last minute. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
The official told CNN, however, the detente leaves the United States on the margins. When Vice President Mike Pence visited South Korea for the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, he was reportedly supposed to meet with the North Korean delegation, but the North backed out at the last minute. (more...)
Saudi Arabia to stage first European Tour golf event in 2019
- March 09, 2018
The venue was later switched to outside the parliamentary estate, with MPs threatening to protest against the event. Protesters hold up pro-Yemeni placards as they demonstrate against United Kingdom arms sales to Saudi Arabia during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , outside Downing Street, in central London on March 7, 2018. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
The venue was later switched to outside the parliamentary estate, with MPs threatening to protest against the event. Protesters hold up pro-Yemeni placards as they demonstrate against United Kingdom arms sales to Saudi Arabia during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman , outside Downing Street, in central London on March 7, 2018. (more...)
U.S. indirectly accused of 'stirring trouble' in South China Sea
- March 09, 2018
Japan's top government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said the move could harm the global trading system and the entire world economy and said Tokyo would urge the U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has urged closer vetting of foreign takeovers, and Republican lawmakers are pushing legislation aimed at curbing China's influence. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Japan's top government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said the move could harm the global trading system and the entire world economy and said Tokyo would urge the U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has urged closer vetting of foreign takeovers, and Republican lawmakers are pushing legislation aimed at curbing China's influence. (more...)
Russian spy poisoning search moves to Skripal's vehicle
- March 09, 2018
Authorities have not said who launched the attack, but United Kingdom officials have warned of a strong response if the Russian Government is found responsible. The British police and government have so far not publicly identified the suspect behind the attack on Mr Skripal but plans are being drawn up if the Kremlin is implicated. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Authorities have not said who launched the attack, but United Kingdom officials have warned of a strong response if the Russian Government is found responsible. The British police and government have so far not publicly identified the suspect behind the attack on Mr Skripal but plans are being drawn up if the Kremlin is implicated. (more...)
KeyCorp Comments on Nucor Co.'s FY2018 Earnings (NYSE:NUE)
- March 09, 2018
Point72 Asset Management L.P. increased its stake in Nucor by 384.8% during the third quarter. The Company ended its previous trading session at $11.73 with the loss of -0.34%. The returns on assets of Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) also presenting perceptible condition of profitability, it has ROA of 8.20%, the very positive ratio starts from +15% and very negative hits to -15%. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Point72 Asset Management L.P. increased its stake in Nucor by 384.8% during the third quarter. The Company ended its previous trading session at $11.73 with the loss of -0.34%. The returns on assets of Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) also presenting perceptible condition of profitability, it has ROA of 8.20%, the very positive ratio starts from +15% and very negative hits to -15%. (more...)
Iranian-Canadian scientist's widow not allowed to travel
- March 09, 2018
He said his mother's Iranian passport has been confiscated to intimidate them from telling their story. One of them tweeted a photo that Ramin sent of himself and his brother, Mehran, in their plane seats just before takeoff. Mombeini was blocked from leaving Iran for "no apparent reason". "We demand that, as a Canadian, she be given the freedom to return home", she added. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
He said his mother's Iranian passport has been confiscated to intimidate them from telling their story. One of them tweeted a photo that Ramin sent of himself and his brother, Mehran, in their plane seats just before takeoff. Mombeini was blocked from leaving Iran for "no apparent reason". "We demand that, as a Canadian, she be given the freedom to return home", she added. (more...)
Maharashtra chemical factory blast kills 3, injures 15; rescue ops underway
- March 09, 2018
Palghar Control police official Pramod Pawar said the blast took place around 11.15 pm in the chemical company's plant. A massive fire followed the blasts that ripped through a private chemical manufacturing company. # The fire brigade is trying to dose the flames that are rapidly spreading in the surrounding areas. At least 25 fire tenders from Vasai, Bhiwandi, Palghar, Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS), Reliance Thermal, Dahanu, Thane and Palghar have been pressed into service. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Palghar Control police official Pramod Pawar said the blast took place around 11.15 pm in the chemical company's plant. A massive fire followed the blasts that ripped through a private chemical manufacturing company. # The fire brigade is trying to dose the flames that are rapidly spreading in the surrounding areas. At least 25 fire tenders from Vasai, Bhiwandi, Palghar, Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS), Reliance Thermal, Dahanu, Thane and Palghar have been pressed into service. (more...)
County loses 20500 jobs in January
- March 09, 2018
The Trade, Transportation & Utilities sector experienced 900 job losses from December, representing a 3.1 percent decline to 27,700 jobs. The rate was up from 4.1 percent in December, but was still better than the 5.8 percent jobless rate experienced in January 2017, the Labor Market Division of the state agency reports. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
The Trade, Transportation & Utilities sector experienced 900 job losses from December, representing a 3.1 percent decline to 27,700 jobs. The rate was up from 4.1 percent in December, but was still better than the 5.8 percent jobless rate experienced in January 2017, the Labor Market Division of the state agency reports. (more...)
Funeral arrangements set for slain Clinton police officer
- March 09, 2018
When Officers Christopher Ryan Morton, Nick Kasper and Nathan Bettencourt entered the home, all three officers were shot. Investigators are still trying to figure out how the dispatchers could have mixed up the location of the call and sent officers to the wrong house. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
When Officers Christopher Ryan Morton, Nick Kasper and Nathan Bettencourt entered the home, all three officers were shot. Investigators are still trying to figure out how the dispatchers could have mixed up the location of the call and sent officers to the wrong house. (more...)
DUP deal gives North £410m budget boost
- March 09, 2018
This occasion is more politically significant however. The delayed budget passed last November by former Secretary of State James Brokenshire merely enacted draft spending plans already formulated by devolved ministers before the Stormont crash. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
This occasion is more politically significant however. The delayed budget passed last November by former Secretary of State James Brokenshire merely enacted draft spending plans already formulated by devolved ministers before the Stormont crash. (more...)
Stocks Plans To Gain Attentions- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB)
- March 09, 2018
Loop Capital set a $130.00 price objective on Albemarle and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, March 2nd. Albemarle Co. has a 1-year low of $90.49 and a 1-year high of $144.99. RBC Capital Markets maintained Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) rating on Monday, May 8. SunTrust Banks lifted their price target on Albemarle to $110.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, March 1st. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Loop Capital set a $130.00 price objective on Albemarle and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, March 2nd. Albemarle Co. has a 1-year low of $90.49 and a 1-year high of $144.99. RBC Capital Markets maintained Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) rating on Monday, May 8. SunTrust Banks lifted their price target on Albemarle to $110.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, March 1st. (more...)
Weather Forecast For The San Francisco Bay Area
- March 09, 2018
At this point the best chance for snow is on Wednesday . Winds are out of the southeast and will become breezier as we head through the morning. Partly cloudy today and tonight with the approach of a new weather system. Friday will be mostly sunny and highs will remain in the mid-40s. Cloudy, with a low around 26. There will be a 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
At this point the best chance for snow is on Wednesday . Winds are out of the southeast and will become breezier as we head through the morning. Partly cloudy today and tonight with the approach of a new weather system. Friday will be mostly sunny and highs will remain in the mid-40s. Cloudy, with a low around 26. There will be a 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. (more...)
Ashfield Capital Partners LLC Maintains Stake in Union Pac Corp (UNP)
- March 09, 2018
The stock increased 2.27% or $1.03 during the last trading session, reaching $46.48. The institutional investor owned 3,046 shares of the railroad operator's stock after purchasing an additional 727 shares during the quarter. Hall Laurie J Trustee holds 0.04% in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) or 580 shares. Smith Moore & holds 0.18% or 5,563 shares in its portfolio. Stifel Nicolaus maintained Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) on Tuesday, June 27 with "Hold" rating. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
The stock increased 2.27% or $1.03 during the last trading session, reaching $46.48. The institutional investor owned 3,046 shares of the railroad operator's stock after purchasing an additional 727 shares during the quarter. Hall Laurie J Trustee holds 0.04% in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) or 580 shares. Smith Moore & holds 0.18% or 5,563 shares in its portfolio. Stifel Nicolaus maintained Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) on Tuesday, June 27 with "Hold" rating. (more...)
Oasis Petroleum (OAS) Given a $13.00 Price Target by Williams Capital Analysts
- March 09, 2018
Mizuho set a $11.00 target price on shares of Oasis Petroleum and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, November 25th. Previously Oasis Petroleum Inc (NYSE:OAS) reported $0.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.07. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
Mizuho set a $11.00 target price on shares of Oasis Petroleum and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, November 25th. Previously Oasis Petroleum Inc (NYSE:OAS) reported $0.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.07. (more...)
RS proceedings washed out amid Opposition protests
- March 09, 2018
She also insisted that members should not rush to the Speaker's podium every time and display placards, he said. Ashok Gajapati Raju (TDP), who had resigned on Thursday as civil aviation minister, was seen standing in the Well with his party colleagues demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh. (more...)
- March 09, 2018
She also insisted that members should not rush to the Speaker's podium every time and display placards, he said. Ashok Gajapati Raju (TDP), who had resigned on Thursday as civil aviation minister, was seen standing in the Well with his party colleagues demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh. (more...)
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