Price of rice, eggs, yam increased in April — NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the average price of some selected food items in the country increased in April.

Agriculture's contribution to Nigeria's economy in Q1 'highest in two years' - NBS

The contribution of Nigeria’s agricultural sector to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2020 was the sector's highest first-quarter

FMG appoints Claire Owens as new managing director

Huddersfield-based incident management and recovery business FMG, appointed Claire Owens as a new managing director in March, at the outset of the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK.

UK car production reaches lowest point since WW2

UK car production fell to its lowest level since the Second World War in April, down -99.7%, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Lightfoot launches FNOL service

Lightfoot has launched its First Notice of Loss (FNOL) service, alerting fleet managers to incidents and helping to enhance duty of care to drivers of fleet vehicles.

The cities that could benefit most from the UK’s £500 million EV charging fund

According to new research from Uswitch.com, Stoke-on-Trent, Southend and Birmingham are among the cities that could benefit most from the Government’s £500 million ‘Rapid Charging Fund’.

Winter Push For Visitors To Boost Whanganui Economy

A push to boost visitor numbers and consumer spend in Whanganui over winter is the objective for Whanganui & Partners’ latest tourism campaign.

Over $100,000 Goes To Support Whanganui Businesses Through COVID

Whanganui & Partners has distributed over $100,000 to Whanganui businesses to support them in adapting to challenges caused by COVID-19.

Kāpiti Gateway Building Passes First Hurdle

The Kāpiti Gateway Building project has inched a step closer after Council granted approval today to apply to the Provincial Growth Fund for 50% of the estimated project cost.

Mt Ruapehu Ski Areas To Open In July

Mt Ruapehu is planning to open both Whakapapa and Turoa ski areas on July 1.

University Community Rises To The Challenge Of Creating Solutions For New Zealand’s Problems

COVID-19 disruption, microplastics disposal, pet data management and marine health are just some of the many problems tackled in this year’s Velocity Innovation Challenge competition.

Tower Delivers Solid First-half Performance

Kiwi insurer, Tower Limited (NZX / ASX: TWR), has today announced a half year profit of $14.9 million after tax, a $3 million improvement on the same period last year.

SPEECH: Todd Muller - Families, Communities, Small Business

It’s great to be in Auckland.

Nick Vile Joins Executive Leadership Team Under Realignment To Promote More Seamless Delivery

oOh!media today announced that Nick Vile, General Manager of its New Zealand operations, has been elevated to the company’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) as part of a realignment to promote greater cohesion and integration across the business.

HRC Announces New Funding Grants For Mid-career Researchers

The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) today capped off a month of research investment with nearly $3 million awarded to mid-career researchers for studies that address significant health issues.

Warnings Of 'Catastrophic Consequences' As Locust Swarms Hit India & Pakistan Amid COVID-19 Crisis

by Andrea Germanos, staff writer

Kaipara District Council Announces Final Wharves Feasibility Study&Programme Business Case Approval

Approval from MBIE on the Kaipara Water Transport Network and Wharves Feasibility Study and Programme Business Case means the Council can embark on the next stage of the project.

Exposing the deep underbelly of CSGO hacks and its thriving community

Hacking has grown exponentially in CSGO, and it seems like it has become a million-dollar industry.

Mark Henry explains why AJ Styles was traded to SmackDown

AJ Styles was surprisingly traded to SmackDown earlier this month. What's the possible reason behind the move?

Fresh Antimatter Study Will Help Search for Dark Matter

The ALICE collaboration has presented new results on the production rates of antideuterons based on data collected at the highest collision energy delivered so far at the Large Hadron Collider.

Mobile Mix: Telehealth market is fighting fit

Diana looks at all things telehealth, as the sector continues to attract attention during the ...

US offers $3M for 5G spectrum sharing research

The US Department of Defense granted mobile technology researchers $2.7 million to fund the launch ...

Fitch forecasts Indonesia operator consolidation

Intense price competition in Indonesia and unequal access to spectrum resources, as the country mulls ...

Viettel selects Digital Virgo for carrier billing

Vietnam-headquartered Viettel Group signed a global deal with Digital Virgo to deploy its direct carrier ...

2020 Toyota Fortuner Facelift To Debut Next Week

The second-generation Toyota Fortuner will finally receive the much-awaited mid-cycle facelift that should make an already popular SUV a tad more likeable

Maruti Suzuki Considering Leasing Out Cars To Retail Customers: Report

Maruti Suzuki does provide its cars to car rental services, but a new lease scheme will be beneficial for both, the company’s dealers, as well as the company itself

Kia Seltos Prices Likely To Go Up By Rs. 50,000 – Here’s Why!

Kia Seltos will likely see its second price increase in the domestic market between Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 50,000 soon

BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 & Gixxer SF 250 Launched From Rs 1.63 Lakh

The BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 is Rs 3,600 more expensive than its BS4 iteration, while the BS6 Gixxer SF 250 gets a Rs 3,345 price hike over the outgoing version

Bosnia: Officials, firm owner arrested over ventilator deal

SARAJEVO, Bosnia — Bosnian authorities have detained two high-ranking state officials and the owner of a private company which imported 100 ventilators from China that were found to be useless for COVID-19 patients.

'Saudi Arabia committed to work with others to address pandemic global impacts'

Al Jadaan highlighted the actions that the G20 has taken to respond to the health, economic and social challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

US tops upstream oil & gas CO2 emitters list — Canada has highest intensity, Norway lowest

US tops upstream oil & gas CO2 emitters list — Canada has highest intensity, Norway lowest

G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative receives 36 applications

Saudi G20 Presidency Policy Lead of the International Financial Architecture Working Group Bandr Alhomaly said, “Debt Service Suspension Initiative is a hallmark achievement in the G20’s history.”

WTTC launches Safe Travels protocols for aviation, airports, MICE and tour operators

The welfare of travelers and the millions of people employed throughout the Travel & Tourism sector at the heart of this new comprehensive package of Safe Travels protocols.

Only Equinor among oil majors promising renewable investments

Only Equinor among oil majors promising renewable investments

2020’s oil recovery seen a bit slower, 2021 demand cut

2020’s oil recovery seen a bit slower, 2021 demand cut

Saudi Arabia eyeing output cuts to last till end 2020

Oil prices fell Friday morning as traders price in concerns over the future of crude stocks, geopolitical tensions and fears over how COVID-19 will progress. Rystad Energy’s Head of Oil Markets Bjornar Tonhaugen said: “This is the last trading day for the Brent July futures contract, which seems to ease quietly into its recent comfort zone range of around $35 a barrel.

Southwest Is a Much Better Pick Now Than American Airlines Stock

Investors looking to play the rebound in airline stocks should pass up AAL stock because the firm's shaky finances will hurt its recovery.

Southwest Airlines Stock Is a Survivor Worth Betting On

What doesn't kill a stock makes it stronger. LUV stock just survived the mother of all survival tests and it's on its way back.

Buy Foot Locker For 50% Upside as the Economy Reopens

Beaten and bruised FL stock is ready to rip higher as the U.S. economy reopens and rebounds in the coming months. Foot Locker has 50% upside.

Avoid GE Stock? Depends if You’re Trading or Investing

General Electric may not make for a great investment, but GE stock it has some upside and a well-established bottom.

Discounted Alibaba Stock Is a Tempting Buy Now

Alibaba stock is likely to come under short-term pressure, but its aggressive growth rate makes it a good long-term play.

Marathon Oil Stock Will Continue to Limp Along as the Pandemic Continues

MRO stock is down 56% from last December, and it doesn't seem like stock will rally anytime soon considering the volatility in the market

AMD Stock May Look Weak, but There’s Still Lots of Opportunity

It’s had a great run and there’s now evidence of better things to come, but AMD stock investors need to respect a good defensive game first.

Canopy Growth Stock Is Still Among the Most Compelling Marijuana Plays

CGC stock is well-positioned to become a leader in the cannabis industry with its steady partnership with a beverage industry giant.

7 5G Stocks to Buy for the Future of Telecom

Sure, many investors are still obsessing over the coronavirus, but it's time to invest in the future. That's why these 5G stocks are buys now.

Nvidia Is Showing Investors It’s More Than Fun and Games

With the tech firm's investments in AI and autonomous innovations, NVDA stock has more catalysts at its disposal.

3 Natural Gas Stocks for a Cleaner Future

Strong demand for natural gas is likely from emerging markets in the coming decade. This will trigger growth and value creation for natural gas stocks.

10 Penny Stocks to Buy Under $5 That Might Be Worth the Risk

When looking for penny stocks to buy under $5, you’ve got to go dumpster diving. That’s never an easy task when stocks aren't cheap.

Slim Vaccine Chances Make iBio Stock Too Speculative Here

Every investor is betting on a vaccine. Unfortunately, the case for IBIO stock is simply too speculative, as its trials remain under wraps.

Hong Kong’s Turmoil Makes EWH a Profitable Put Play

With more protests starting in Hong Kong, I think a bearish position on iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (NYSEARCA:EWH) is a great way to add some bearish protection.

7 Stocks to Buy to Ride the Vegan Wave

Plant-based foods have become big business in America. And these food stocks to buy show that America is crazy about meatless alternatives.

It Looks as If American Airlines Stock Is Set for a Big Return Next Year

American Airlines Will Fly with lower capacity but first must wait for passenger traffic levels increasing

Despite Catalysts, Penn Stock Remains a Sell

There's plenty to be excited about with PENN stock. But with shares getting ahead of themselves, steer clear until shares take a breather.

Protecting the Dividend at Any Cost Is a Real Risk to Exxon Mobil Stock

An obsession with maintaining its dividend by racking up debt in these uncertain times is a drag on Exxon Mobil Stock.

Buy Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Before Consumer Spending Surges

Depressed BBBY stock could surge over the next 12 months and beyond, as turnaround initiatives gain momentum alongside consumer spending.

United Airlines Is a Little Bit Less Ugly

While UAL stock is less ugly today, that’s not enough of a reason to buy shares.

Keep It Simple and Avoid Exxon Mobil Stock

Higher oil prices may have investors considering buying Exxon Mobil stock. But, the murkiness surrounding demand makes the stock a poor bet.

Visa Is Buy-Worthy Stock as the U.S. Continues to Reopen

Investors forget just how profitable Visa is. With the country reopening, V stock is worth a closer inspection to see if it's a buy.

Continue Avoiding Carnival Cruise Stock for Now

Carnival is performing much better than a few months ago. But that doesn't mean CCL stock is a buy. Let's look elsewhere instead.

Sign of Some Upside Ahead for Boeing Stock

Boeing is one of the names most battered by the novel coronavirus, but with airlines starting to perk up, the stock could be a winner.

Resilient Square Stock Will Defeat the Bears

SQ stock is perfectly positioned to capitalize on the emerging trends of the 21st century economy, but bears are still grumbling.

Salesforce Stock Still a Buy as Its Software Gains Influence

Salesforce stock took a tumble after Q1 earnings, but ditching CRM stock now would be rather shortsighted.

Wells Fargo Stock Is Too Cheap

Wells Fargo, trading at 73.5% of tangible book value, is a bargain. WFC stock is worth at least $33.13 per share.

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals News: SNOA Stock Skyrockets 117% on COVID-19 Disinfectant

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals (SNOA) is in the news Friday after approval for a disinfectant of the novel coronavirus sent SNOA stock skyrocketing.

Twitter Stock Is Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Trump's attack on social media raises questions about Twitter's business model, as well as politics. Buy Square instead of Twitter stock.

Alibaba Stock Bulls Shouldn’t Sweat Delisting

A new hurdle for Alibaba stock is a push to delist Chinese stocks over strict accounting rules, but long-term investors should be fine.

Delta Stock Could Lead an Airline Rally

DAL stock could be one of the stars of an airline resurgence, but it's still a long-term play because the industry needs time to rebound.

Party City News: Why PRTY Stock Is Surging 29% Today

Party City (PRTY) is seeing massive gains to PRTY stock Friday following news of a Transaction Support Agreement with bondholders.

Williams-Sonoma Earnings: WSM Stock Rallies 14% Following Q1 Topper

Williams-Sonoma (WSM) earnings for the retail company's first quarter of the year have WSM stock heading higher on Friday.

Don’t Miss the RCL Stock Rally

With a good deal of fear priced into RCL stock, investors should act before they miss the recovery of share prices.

Minerva Neurosciences: NERV Stock Plummets 72% on Schizophrenia Study

Minerva Neurosciences (NERV) is seeing NERV stock nosedive on Friday after announcing results from a recent schizophrenia study.

4 Top Stock Trades for Monday: ZS, CGC, OXY, UBER

Uber, Occidental Petroleum, Canopy Growth and Zscaler are our top stock trades for Monday. That said, let's look at the charts for the group.

With no immediate solution in sight, India matches China in terms of man power, resources

Even as the Prime Minister's top men oversee the developments along the Line of Actual Control, there is still no change in the ground, with the standoff between India and China continuing.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlights problems of women entrepreneurs in letter to FM

In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, Member of Parliament, Rajeev Chandrasekhar has written to Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman pointing out the challenges that the Women Entrepreneurs are facing.

Beginners Guide to Proton Chain: A Bridge to Traditional Banking

Proton started as a joint venture between two separate companies, Metal, and Lynx. Both companies had a similar vision of bringing cryptocurrencies to everyday consumers.

GM Hits the Ramp, Accelerates

After staging a cautious, production-limited restart of its North American assembly plants on May 18th, General Motors is prepared to put its foot down.

Renault Makes Like Nissan, Cuts Future Production, Spending, Jobs

The same week that Nissan outlined a supposedly sustainable path forward, alliance partner Renault did the same thing, revealing a blueprint for a streamlined business

German choirs silenced as singing is branded a high-risk activity during coronavirus pandemic

When the Berlin Cathedral Choir gathered for a rehearsal on March 9, the new coronavirus was still a distant concern, with fewer than 50 confirmed cases in the German capital.

Working hours for commercial activities from 7am to 1pm from Sunday

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) said yesterday in a circular that work hours for commercial and service activities in Qatar will be from 7 am to 1 pm from Sunday. The steps are taken within the framework of the preventive and precautionary measures taken in Qatar to contain the COVID-19 outbreak and in line with previous decisions and procedures.

Country encouraged to buy Portuguese

A campaign has been launched to encourage the buying of Portuguese products to help boost the economy, complete with a seal of approval for national products.

Sales of electric vehicles increase

Portugal has seen sales of electric or hybrid cars increase in the first quarter by 57 percent, compared to the same period in 2019, but associations fear that the trend will fall due to Covid-19.

Transport pass sales indicate recovery

Passes sold in May in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (AML) indicate a significant recovery in relation to April, although they correspond to only 30 percent of the average of passes acquired during the first quarter of this year.

Covid-19 infection survey begins in Portugal

The Covid-19 National Serological Survey began on 25 May and aims to estimate the incidence rate of infection by the new coronavirus in the population residing in Portugal.

French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide

Renault, the French carmaker announces its cost-cutting plan of over three years. Renault will have 15,000 job cuts worldwide

Consumer confidence and economic climate partially recover in May

Consumer confidence and economic climate indicators “partially recovered” in May in Portugal, after having recorded “strong reductions in April” due to the covid-19 pandemic, the National Statistics Institute (INE) reported

CEO Williams: "Do consider selling the entire company"

The collaboration with ROKiT has been terminated with immediate effect and the Formula 1 team may go on sale. That was the news that Mike O'Driscoll said this Friday morning. Through the official channels, the CEO will give some more text and explanation.

Boost explains why eWallet to bank account transfers have been discontinued

Boost had recently performed a major upgrade which offers users a larger eWallet size of up to RM4,999. However, its previous feature which allows users to cash out their eWallet credit to bank accounts has been discontinued since 18th of May.

COVID-19: 103 new cases today, 84 are non-Malaysians

The Ministry of Health has recorded 103 new cases today, which is a significant jump after two straight days of recording less than 20 new cases. This brings the total number of positive cases to 7,732.

'Shamelessly Endorsed by Brahmanical Purity': Kent Apologises For Ad Demeaning Domestic Help, Hema Malini Clarifies

Kent RO's atta maker focusing on 'infections' carried by the domestic help is all that is wrong with our classist society, Twitter points out until the brand finally apologises and Hema Malini issues public statement

Indian Railways News: Demand For Shramik Specials Going Down But Trains Will Continue, Says Chairman

Indian Railways Latest News: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is blaming the Railways for the increased number of coronavirus cases in the state. On Friday, Mamata said the Railways is running Corona Express. 

IRCTC Latest News: TTEs Won't Wear Black Coats, Ties, Will Check Tickets Through Magnifying Glass

IRCTC Latest News: For the first time ever in its history of 167 years, the ticket checkers will not wear black coats and ties.

Domestic Flights Are Not Spreading COVID-19, Cases Are Getting Detected Because... Read What Hardeep Singh Puri Says

"I say that these COVID-positive passengers were detected because we have the right systems in place and they are functioning efficiently," the minister said in an interview.

Coronavirus Delhi Updates: Two More Hospitals Declared As Covid-19 Facilities

These hotels shall provide regular services, including rooms, food, housekeeping and disinfection, to patients at a price not more than Rs 5,000 for five-star hotels and Rs 4,000 for four-star or three-star hotels per person per day, the order said.

Food security and sustainability during the pandemic

The virus provides an opportunity. But will we Take it?Amid rising deaths from the coronavirus worldwide, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the world could face a "global hunger p

KP government asked to allow business activities 24/7

PESHAWAR: The business community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Friday demanded an end to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown and asked for permission to resume businesses across the province 24/7.The

Public sector will get planned pay rise - Donohoe

Workers in the public sector will get a planned pay rise in October, Finance Minister Paschal Don...

"Bleak and depressing reading” - Figures highlight retail sector lockdown woes

The latest national retail figures make for “very bleak and depressing reading” as the effect...

Passenger on flight tests +ve

“The operating crew has been home quarantined for 14 days and we are in the process of notifying the other passengers as per government guidelines, to ensure the safety of our passengers and staff, “the airline said.

Coronavirus Update: How COVID-19 Reforms the Mobility Industry

The coronavirus pandemic has already taken more than 300,000 lives worldwide and caused massive joblessness, but there are a few sectors that are currently booming and benefiting from this crisis.

MaiCapital Launches Bitcoin-Based Quant Fund

MaiCapital Limited today announced this week the launch of its second crypto-themed quantitative hedge fund, Bitcoin+ Investment Fund1.

Plus500 Share Price Continues to Fall, Repurchases 22.5K Own Shares

Plus500 continues its share buyback program, with the company announcing via a regulatory filing that it has purchased 22,500 of its own ordinary shares.

Sberbank Forms Swiss Entity for Physical Commodities Trading

Sberbank has announced on Friday its expansion into the commodities market with the opening of a trading company in Switzerland.

Starling Bank Scores Another £40 Million from Existing Investors

Starling Bank, a UK-based challenger bank, has raised £40 million (around $49.2 million) in the latest funding round from its existing investors.

Wedbush Futures Partners with The Small Exchange

Wedbush Futures announced its partnership with The Small Exchange, a new Futures exchange offering smaller, standardized products.

Securities Commission of Malaysia: Clone Scams are on The Rise

The Securities Commission of Malaysia warned to the investing public today that fraudsters are trying to trick investors via clone firms.

Libertex Parent Pays €160,000 to Settle Violations with CySEC

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has just announced that it has reached a settlement with Indication Investments Ltd, fining the firm €160,000.

Maker (MKR) Jumps 37% Following a Second Listing on Coinbase

Coinbase listed MKR for the first time in April 2019, but due to limited liquidity no trades were executed.

CoinMarketCap Revamps Pairs Ranking to Chase Inflated Volumes

CoinMarketCap.com has unveiled a new ranking system for all trading pairs listed on the industry’s go-to aggregator of cryptocurrency data

Zebpay Expands Crypto Compliance Relationship with Chainalysis

Zebpay, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, has expanded its partnership with Chainalysis, a New York-based provider of compliance software

Bulgarians Amongs the Citizens with the Biggest Financial Lost amid Pandemic

The citizens of Hungary, Bulgaria, Italy, Greece and Spain suffered biggest financial loss amidst the coronavirus pandemic. 

European Commission: EUR 9.218 Billions Grants for Bulgaria, Italy and Spain on Top of the Table

Italy and Spain will be the main beneficiaries from a 750 billion-euro ($826 billion), jointly financed fiscal stimulus package debated among European Union governments, according to estimates by the bloc’s executive seen by Bloomberg. The European Commission’s so-called Next Generation EU plan is subject to approval by all 27 governments and the European Parliament.

16 Passengers In IndiGo, Other Airlines Test Positive For Covid-19 After Resumption Of Domestic Air Travel

Ever since domestic air travel restarted from May 27, over 16 passengers have tested positive for coronavirus despite stringent precautionary measures.

Markets Weaken On Opening Session As Sensex Slips 247.86 Points, Nifty At 9438 Points

The stock market was pulled down as Infosys and Axis Bank slipped 2 per cent each respectively, while Vodafone Idea soared 10 per cent on news that Google is interested in buying a 5 per cent stake in the company.

20 Lakh Crore Economic Package Was A Show Off By The Government: Abhishek Manu Singhvi

Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi attacked the government over a faltering economy. 'GDP is falling continuously,' he said adding that the 20 lakh crore economic package is a mere show-off by the government.

Mthuli Ncube in catch-22 situation

THE provision of subsidies to small-scale gold miners in defiance of advice from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has left the government in a quandary ami...

Mnangagwa's US$1 million Coronavirus tender saga takes new twist

United Arab Emirates based company Drax International which was recently caught in a procurement storm has threatened legal action against publications whom...

Tech Firm Weighs In With A Solution As RBZ /Ecocash Fight Reaches Crescendo

An African tech firm FlexFinTx has pledged a solution that can potentially end the tension between financial regulators and the regulated entities.

Coronavirus Update: Growth rate of COVID-19 cases show downward trend in Mumbai

Mubadala Investment Company eyes stake in Jio Platforms: Source

Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company is in discussions to invest in Reliance Industries' digital unit Jio Platforms, a source said.

BookMyShow lays off, furloughs 270 employees

Online ticket booking platform BookMyShow has laid off or furloughed 270 employees as it expects its revenue to be "greatly reduced" in the coming months, hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown.

The green energy acceleration in the post-COVID-19 world

Amid stand-off between India and China, satellite images pick up Chinese armour, artillery near LAC: Report

Blue Star to raise Rs 300 crore via NCDs

No proposal from Google, says Vodafone Idea

Amid Coronavirus pandemic, 11 investors show interest in Jet Airways

Madhya Pradesh: Indore has 1,545 active cases, recovery rate encouraging, says reports

Hospitality sector expects demand to pick by Q4 2020: Survey

Bombay HC refuses to stop online sale of liquor in Mumbai; forwards petition to BMC chief Iqbal Chahal  

Pre-monsoon works delay in Navi Mumbai, NMMC pushes the deadline for a week

Indore zoo-keepers taking care to keep inmates cool amid high temperature

City zoo is taking extra measures to ensure the wellness of animals as high temperatures can often result in fatalities.

Madhya Pradesh: Mandsaur farmers produce record 2.85 lakh metric tonne of wheat

An amount of Rs 388.90 crore has already been deposited in the bank accounts of farmers.

Total S A : Foresees $12 Billion Revenue Shortfall From Oil, Covid-19 Crisis

By Alice Dore Total SA expects a revenue shortfall of at least $12 billion due to the global pandemic and oil crisis, Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne said on Friday at the company's... | 29 mai 2020

Dell Hit By Coronavirus But Wins Millions In Govt Deals

SYDNEY: In its third year in a row, Dell Australia has posted a drop in profits. This year the company posted an after-tax profit of just over AU$31 million for the financial period ended January 31, 2020, slightly down from the $33.6 million recorded in 2019.

Kogan Shares Soar To Record High

Kogan.com.au has noted unprecedented growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, and today the company’s share price soared by 5.2% to reach a record high of $11.11 as of 12pm.

Sexually Transmitted Debt Is Actually A Very Real Thing, So Here’s How To Avoid It

It could happen in a totally non-malicious way.

A Rundown On What We’ve Been Spending Our Cash On During Iso & Wow, That’s A Lot Of Puzzles

Food delivery spending has gone through the roof, as expected.

Phygital is the way forward’

Balbir Singh Dhillon, Audi India’s head, hopes that the sales will bounce back in the country powered by the YOLO mentality of customers As the country limps back to a sense of normalcy, I spoke with Balbir Singh Dhillon, Audi India’s boss about how he believes the luxury car market in India

French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide

Struggling French carmaker Renault on Friday announced 15,000 job cuts worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro cost-cutting plan over three years. Renault said on Friday that nearly 4,600 jobs will be cut in France in addition to more than 10,000 in the rest of the world. The group's global

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'. 'The stimulus packages, sector reliefs, loans etc are coming to industry, but state governments have not got any money from GST, no money from excise, no money from any income source.'

Isuzu expects pick-up demand in Thailand to drop 35%

With sales significantly impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak, Isuzu expects that the demand for pick-up trucks and other light commercial vehicles (LCV) in

June 2020 week one fuel price – RON 95 goes up to RM1.43, RON 97 to RM1.73, diesel up 10 sen to RM1.61

Another Friday, which means its time for the regular weekly fuel price update. Not so pleasant news yet again for motorists as fuel prices continue on an

Nissan unveils four-year transformation plan – to cut production by 20%, reduce model range, focus on EVs

Nissan, which yesterday announced a net loss of 671 billion yen (RM27.1 billion) for the year that ended in March, has revealed a four-year restructuring

'Chiefs Akpeyi Can Succeed At The Highest Level'

A former Nigerian international goalkeeper had some encouraging words to say about Kaizer Chiefs’ Daniel Akpeyi.

Gold and silver rates today spikes up in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kerala, Vizag - 29 May 2020

Gold and silver rates today 29 May 2020 : Gold rates, which have seen a decline till Thursday have rose by a maximum amount in Friday.

Petrol, diesel prices unchanged in Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai - 29 May 2020

Petrol and diesel prices have been unchanged at major metro cities on Friday May 28.

13 cities including Hyderabad makes 70 per cent coronavirus cases in India

As many as 13 cities including Hyderabad has made 70 per cent of coronavirus cases in the country. Cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Thane, Pune, Ahmedabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jodhpur,...

Rupee settles 14 paise higher at 75.62 against US dollar

The rupee appreciated 14 paise to provisionally close at 75.62 against the US dollar on Friday as foreign fund inflows and weak American currency boosted investor confidence.

With 232 deaths, Russia records highest single-day coronavirus toll

Russia's comparatively low mortality rate continues to raise questions among experts both in Russia and in the West, with some suggesting that the country's government may be underreporting.

Housing sector faces its worst ever crisis due to Covid-19

Credai chief says Central government should offer a two per cent interest subsidy on home loans

Searching post-Covid real estate landscape in India

Indian millennials are now in favour of buying homes. This is a significant change in their previous outlook, which largely favoured renting almost everything

MEIL builds 15 pump houses in Kaleshwaram project

With inauguration of Markook pump house on Friday, 9 pump houses with total 3,767 MW capacity have been operationalised

Seeks RBI intervention over interest rate cuts

Real estate developers body Credai has written to the RBI, saying that the banks have not adequately passed on the benefits of repo rate cuts to the NBFCs and housing finance companies (HFCs) and...

Bergamot 101: Benefits & Uses For This Essential Oil Found In Earl Grey Tea

The research on it is nascent but promising.

Amazon prepares Summer Sale to win back lost customers

With Prime Day reportedly delayed, the e-commerce giant might still flog some bargains soon

Coronavirus deaths in US cross 1 lakh

The US has surpassed the grim milestone of over one lakh coronavirus-linked deaths, the highest in the world, as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc across

Daily-rated workers demand regularisation of services

Accusing authorities of ignoring their plight, daily-rated workers Thursday demanded regularization of their services on fast track basis. Addressing

The Complete Guide To Cooking Perfect Pasta

Cooking pasta seems to be what everyone wants to be doing now if the empty supermarket shelves in Australia are anything to go by. Since we all apparently now have months worth of supplies to make every pasta dish under the sun to tide us over during these tough times, here's a guide to making your dishes perfect....

Amazon Australia's Mid-Year Sale 2020: The Best Deals So Far

Being cooped up inside for weeks on end has given many of us the urge to splurge. With the announcement of Amazon's month-long Mid-Year Sale, you'll now be able to do that without throwing away too many of your precious pennies....

10 Exercise Myths That Refuse To Die

Finding clear, definitive facts about healthy exercise can be difficult. The exercise industry is a multi-billion dollar business, built partially on selling gadgets and supplements to people desperate to lose weight or look attractive. Meanwhile, good workout plans and simple truths lurk in the background waiting for...

Google mulls Vodafone Idea stake acquisition - report

Google plans to invest in Indian operator Vodafone India. The US giant seeks to acquire a 5 percent stake in Vodafone Idea, Financial Times reports, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. No financial details related to the planned transaction have been disclosed. 

Tencent raises USD 6 bln in bond offering, pledges investment of USD 70 bln into cloud, AI, cybersecurity

China’s Tencent has raised USD 6 billion through a number of bond offerings, Reuters reported, calling it the largest debt deal by an Asian corporate this year. The notes will be issued on 3 June. About USD 1 billion was raised with 5-year notes, nearly USD 2.3 billion with 10-year notes, USD 2 billion with 30-year notes and USD 750 million with 40-year notes. The 40-year term is a first for the company. 

McLaren to reportedly cut about 30% of their employees

Over 1,000 employees will lose their jobs at McLaren Group due to restructuring program

China slams ‘senseless’ US move at UN over Hong Kong

China slams ‘senseless’ US move at UN over Hong Kong

Air India flight brings home 177 passengers, four infants from Oman

An Air flight brought 177 passengers and four infants to India from Oman today.

India Now Has More Virus Deaths Than China Where Pandemic Started

India is the latest country whose coronavirus death count has topped the number of lives lost in China, where the pandemic started

City bank deducts COVID aid

SHILLONG: A city-based private bank deducted the aid provided to a beneficiary causing inconvenience to him.Speaking to The Shillong Times, the complainant, Rupak Chandra Paul alleged that Axis Bank Laitumkhrah branch has deducted amount from his acc

India records highest single-day spike, surpasses China toll

NEW DELHI:  India on Friday not only recorded its largest jump in new cases as it added 7,466 new Covid patients in 24 hours, emerging as the ninth worst-hit country in the world by pandemic, but it also surpassed China's toll of 4,638 so far as it r

Learning to survive despite the Government

Patricia MukhimYou only need to travel the length and breadth of Meghalaya to see people struggling to beat the pandemic at its own game. Farmers are reaping their harvests and are now trying to sell them at different points in their respective distr

Traders clarify on broomstick procurement

 SHILLONG: Meghalaya Brooms and Tezpatta Traders Association has informed that they did not stop the procurement of broomsticks from farmers/producers at the Mawiong Regulated Market at any point of time due to unavoidable circumstances arising

PB to reopen partially today

SHILLONG: No more fretting over lost opportunities to buy the shirt you wanted, or maybe a top to go with your favourite pair of jeans as festive occasions went by with shops selling textiles and garments firmly shut, thanks to the dreaded yet unavoi

Private offices in Meghalaya can resume work with 33 per cent staff

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Government on Friday announced its decision to allow private as well as non-profit making establishments and organisations to resume their activities with 33 per cent staff.Speaking to media persons, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone

EU’s $826 Billion Recovery Plan Criticized over Lack of Cultural Funding

European cultural figures are protesting a new $826 billion recovery plan that aims to mitigate the economic fallout facing the twenty-seven member states of the European Union because of the coronavirus pandemic. While the relief package has been described as ambitious by lawmakers, representatives from the EU’s creative industries are saying it does not provide enough funding for the arts, failing one of the sectors worst hit by the ongoing global health crisis.“This is about all of us and it is way bigger than any one of us,” said Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, as

Gov't intervention after Fairmont Norfolk fired all employees

Prestigious hotel closed indefinitely

Fear and anger are growing inside United Airlines, where workers are slamming the company over pay cuts after it took billions of dollars in government bailout money (UAL)

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A Goldman Sachs cryptocurrency report angered true fans

On Wednesday, Goldman Sachs released a report that outlined five reasons that cryptocurrency is not an asset class or a suitable investment .

National's first economic policy under Muller's leadership: A $10k cash payment to businesses for every new full-time hire - payment capped at $100k

National's first economic policy under Muller's leadership: A $10k cash payment to businesses for every new full-time hire - payment capped at $100k

The number of borrowers going interest only increases, as 24% of housing and 41% of business loans were interest only at the end of April

The number of borrowers going interest only increases, as 24% of housing and 41% of business loans were interest only at the end of April

At recent Auckland apartment auctions there were plenty of potential buyers and they weren't afraid to bid but everything that sold went for less than its rating valuation

At recent Auckland apartment auctions there were plenty of potential buyers and they weren't afraid to bid but everything that sold went for less than its rating valuation

Massey's Alison Brook looks at how we are responding to a world-scale natural disaster that is killing jobs super-fast and what the resulting long-term unemployment will will do to economic prospects

Massey's Alison Brook looks at how we are responding to a world-scale natural disaster that is killing jobs super-fast and what the resulting long-term unemployment will will do to economic prospects

By enhancing the quality of financial disclosure, listed firms may command a higher stock price, and reduce their costs of capital. When that happens, investors and Chinese private-sector firms will all benefit

By enhancing the quality of financial disclosure, listed firms may command a higher stock price, and reduce their costs of capital. When that happens, investors and Chinese private-sector firms will all benefit, says Shang-Jin Wei

Chinese language exam for 50 Siberians will be held at TSU

Confucius Institute at Tomsk State University (CI TSU) together with the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China holds an international Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) on Friday, May 29; for the first time it will be held online, reports the press service of the university.

GRAINS-Corn set for biggest weekly gain in more than 7 months

SYDNEY, May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. corn futures rose for a fifth consecutive session on Friday as concerns about adverse weather impacting crops pushed the grain towards its biggest weekly gain in more than seven months.FUNDAMENTALS* The most active corn futures on the Chicago Board Of Trade were up more than 3% for the week, heading for their biggest weekly gain since October 2019.* Corn was up 0.5% at $3.29 a bushel by 0106 GMT after rallying more than 2% on Thursday, when prices hit their highest since April 23 at $3.30-3/4 a bushel.

GRAINS-Corn extends gains, set for biggest weekly jump in 7 months

* Corn firms for fifth straight session* Wheat poised to finish the week up 1%* Soybeans on course for biggest weekly gain in two monthsBy Colin PackhamSYDNEY, May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. corn futures rose for a fifth consecutive session on Friday as concerns about adverse weather impacting crops and signs of increased demand pushed the grain towards its biggest weekly gain in more than seven months.Wheat was little changed but was on course to finish the week up 1%, while soybeans were poised to record their biggest weekly gain in two months.

GRAINS-Corn, soybeans slide on U.S.-China tensions

* Corn dips after four day climb, Midwest weather risks for wheat* Soybeans curbed by U.S.-China tensions after 2-week high (New throughout, changes byline, previous dateline PARIS/SYDNEY)By Christopher WalljasperCHICAGO, May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. corn and soybean futures fell on Friday as percolating U.S.-China trade tensions over Beijing's proposed restrictions on Hong Kong put a damper on the markets after a week of positive movement, with U.S. President Donald Trump expected to address the situation later on Friday.

GRAINS-Corn, soybeans slide on U.S.-China tensions

* Corn dips after four-day climb, Midwest weather risks for wheat* Soybeans curbed by U.S.-China tensions after two-week high (Updates closing prices)By Christopher WalljasperCHICAGO, May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. corn and soybean futures fell on Friday as escalating U.S.-China tensions over Beijing's proposed restrictions on Hong Kong dampened markets after a week of gains.Three sources told Reuters China may reduce U.S. agricultural imports if Washington issues a severe response to Beijing's push to impose national security laws on Hong Kong.

RPT-Asia Rice-India prices retreat from highs, Vietnam sees fresh offers

(Repeats story sent on May 28)* Vietnam sees higher demand from Cuba, Malaysia and Philippines* Fewer takers for expensive Thai rice variety* Bangladesh likely to miss output target for 'Boro' riceBy Nakul IyerBENGALURU, May 28 (Reuters) - Indian export rice prices retreated this week from a more than one-year peak that slowed demand, while Vietnamese rates held near a two-year high as countries battling the coronavirus pandemic sought to bolster stocks.

Los Angeles union, joined by 'Pandemic Pig,' demands meatpacking plant closure

By Rollo RossLOS ANGELES, May 28 (Reuters) - The union representing workers at a meatpacking plant near Los Angeles where at least 153 employees have come down with COVID-19 called on Thursday for the plant's immediate closure, saying measures to control the outbreak were not working.The outbreak has hit over 10% of the workforce at the Smithfield-owned Farmer John plant, said John Grant, president of the local chapter of the United Food and Commercial Workers union.

Asian buyers set to resume wheat purchases after 2-month hiatus-sources

* Buyers led by Indonesia looking for Black Sea cargoes* Deals likely to be signed in early June for July-Aug shipmentBy Naveen ThukralSINGAPORE, May 29 (Reuters) - Asian grain buyers are ready to re-enter the market after a pause of about two months caused by the coronavirus lockdowns, seeking wheat from Black Sea suppliers, two trade sources said.Millers across the region, including the no. 2 global importer Indonesia, are looking for new-crop Black Sea wheat for July-August shipment.

TABLE-French cereal crop ratings for week to May 25

PARIS, May 29 (Reuters) - Below are latest weekly estimates from farm office FranceAgriMer on the condition of French soft wheat, winter barley, spring barley, grain maize and durum wheat, and grain maize sowing progress, covering week 21 ending May 25. SOFT WHEAT Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent Week 21 average in France 3 12 29 54 2 Week 20 2020 3 13 28 55 2 Week 21 2019 0 3 17 69 10 WINTER BARLEY

Ukraine 2020/21 soybeans crop, export seen rising -traders union

KIEV, May 29 (Reuters) - Ukraine is likely to increase its soybeans harvest and exports in the 2020/21 season due to a higher yield, grain traders union UGA said on Friday.Ukraine is a traditional soybeans exporter but this week made its first soybeans imports in many years and industry sources said such deals could be repeated in future if domestic output continues to shrink.UGA said in a report Ukraine was likely to harvest 4.225 million tonnes of soybeans this year, up from 3.713 million in 2019.The yield could rise to 2.5 tonnes per hectare from 2.35 tonnes.

Ukraine's 2019/20 grain exports at record 54.1 mln T

KIEV, May 29 (Reuters) - Ukraine's grain exports have reached a record 54.1 million tonnes so far in the 2019/20 season that began last July, up 17.4% year on year, the Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture said on Friday.The exported volume included 20.2 million tonnes of wheat, 28.4 million tonnes of corn and 4.8 million tonnes of barley, it said in a statement.The country harvested a record 75.1 million tonnes of grain in 2019, up from 70 million tonnes in 2018. (Reporting by Pavel Polityuk Editing by David Goodman )

CBOT Trends - Corn, wheat mixed; soybeans down 4-6 cents

CHICAGO, May 29 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. trade expectations for the opening of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 GMT) on Friday.WHEAT - Mixed, up 2 cents to down 2 cents per bushel* Technical selling pressuring wheat after most-active contract rallied 2% on Thursday. But strong export sales report supportive.

Hog farms in coronavirus crisis need more aid, say producers

More federal aid is needed if hog farmers are to survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has depressed market prices and slowed pork production.

Record global corn and wheat crops on the way

World grain production will reach an all-time high of 2.23 billion tonnes, with record-setting wheat and corn harvests.

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Parched Parana River likely to hit Argentine grain exports through September

(Corrects to remove reference to COFCO as the owner of the grounded ship in paragraphh 6)By Hugh Bronstein and Maximilian HeathBUENOS AIRES, May 28 (Reuters) - Shallow water in Argentina's Parana River will slow exports and hurt the country's soy crushing margins at least through September, officials said, as more cargo ships are needed to carry the same amount of commodities.Drought has pushed the Parana to its lowest level in decades, complicating transportation and soymeal production.

Fertilizer supplies, prices remain low and stable amid coronavirus concerns

If your soil test levels are low, low fertilizer prices provide a good opportunity to rebuild phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) levels.

Managed money betting on big crops

A fast start to the planting season and a lackluster export market have prices for row crops trading mostly sideways over the last month and weaker since the beginning of the year.

Warmer temps on the way will promote crop emergence

Next week’s warm temperatures will promote more corn and soybean emergence.

LIVESTOCK-Cattle futures end lower ahead of weekend, hogs mostly up

By Karl PlumeCHICAGO, May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. live cattle futures retreated on Friday in a profit-taking and technical selling setback ahead of the weekend amid weakening beef prices and concerns about lower-than-normal summer demand as much of the economy remains partially closed.Lean hog futures clawed back earlier losses to end mostly higher as an early drop to one-month lows triggered short covering and bargain buying.

A low carbon future with district heating solutions

S Richmond explores ncertainty surrounding traditional fossil fuel heating systems, and how companies are implementing district heating solutions

‘Luminaire of the Future’ aims to revolutionise the European lighting industry

Wilfred Pohl explains how the customisable and sustainable ‘Luminaire of the Future’ aims to revolutionise European lighting in the workplace

COVID-19 recasts internet as a utility for every home

Jorg Welters explores how the telecommunications sector has grown amid the COVID-19 crisis after broadband is perceived to be essential to surviving lockdown

Robotic Process Automation can help the public sector battle COVID-19

Teemu Vieruaho, Digital Workforce, discusses how Robotic Process Automation can help fight the public sector’s battle against COVID-19

UP Board 10th and 12th Results 2020: Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) to declare Class 10th and 12th Results 2020 soon @ upresults.nic.in

UP Board 10th and 12th Results 2020: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is set to declare Class 10th and 12th Results 2020 soon on its official website upresults.nic.in.

Bank of Cyprus goes live on HPS PowerCard system

Bank of Cyprus, the largest banking and financial services group in its home country, has completed a migration to HPS’s PowerCard solution.

Goldfinch Partners acquires payments fintech Vesta

Goldfinch Partners, a Washington-based private equity firm, has invested $125 million in Vesta in a bid to take control of more than 80% of the Oregon-based payments and fraud detection solution provider.

Starling Bank lands £40m from existing backers

Starling Bank has raised an additional £40 million in funding from existing backers, adding to its £60 million raise in February, TechCrunch reports.

Marqeta lands $4.3bn valuation thanks to mystery investor

Marqeta, the California-based card-issuing platform, has landed $150 million from an undisclosed investor, valuing the company at $4.3 billion.

KfW completes multi-year deployment of FIS Ambit Focus

German state-owned development bank KfW has completed a multi-year implementation project with FIS.

Santander invests in Brazilian alternative lender a55

Santander InnoVentures, the Spanish banking group’s $200 million corporate venture fund, has invested an undisclosed sum in Latin American alternative small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lender a55.

Deutsche Börse signs market data deal with Chinese firm Wind

Deutsche Börse has signed an agreement with Chinese financial data provider Wind to grant Chinese investors greater access to European markets.

Equifax and HooYu sign KYC and onboarding partnership

Equifax has signed a know your customer (KYC) and client on boarding partnership with regtech firm HooYu.

TSB partners with Adobe and saves on 15,000 branch visits

TSB Bank has partnered with Adobe to shift 80,000 customer interactions to digital channels over the last eight weeks in a bid to alleviate pressure on its customer service teams during the pandemic.

Meniga lands $9.4m from Groupe BPCE, UniCredit and Crédito Agrícola

Meniga, an Iceland and UK-based digital banking and personal financial management (PFM) software provider, has landed $9.4 million (€8.5 million) in a strategic investment round led by new backer Groupe BPCE, France’s second-largest banking group.

Innovation? It’s all about the data, darling

In all my research into financial services innovation one trend stands out above any other: it’s all about the data.

TI rules the analogue roost

In 2019, TI’s analogue sales were directed to industrial applications (36% of revenue), smartphones and other personal electronics (23% of revenue), and automotive applications (21% of revenue).  All three application segments are highly profitable and afford it the best opportunities for growth now and into the future, the company said.

Viewpoint: Making additive manufacturers smarter via the digital twin

In the last decade, an exciting dynamic is propelling manufacturing towards 3D printing, or additive manufacturing (AM), writes Bill Davis of Siemens Digital Industries Software, discussing the digital twin.

UltraSoc and Canis Auto Lab address CAN bus cyber threat

UltraSoC and Canis Automotive Labs are addressing a cybersecurity vulnerability in the automotive industry – the lack of security features within the CAN bus.

Osram lights 460m tower in Ho Chi Minh City

Osram with LK Technology lit the top of Southeast Asia’s tallest building: 461.5m Landmark 81 in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam.

UK D10 plan to provide alternatives to Huawei

The UK has come up with a plan to provide alternative sources to China for telecoms, pharmaceuticals and other key supplies.

£400k for IoT security design schemes

The government has launched a £400,000 funding pot for innovators to design schemes to boost the security of  internet-connected products, Digital Infrastructure Minister Matt Warman announced today.

Oxford Foundry announces Coronavirus products

The Oxford Foundry today announces the four solutions it will support on the OXFO COVID-19 Rapid Solutions Builder. 

VMware CEO After Storming Quarter: “Tech is Stronger than GDP”

VMware CEO: "Tech is stronger than GDP, and software and cloud is stronger than tech."

CREATE bill passage to instantly benefit biz

Passage of the proposed Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act bill until the Senate’s session on June 3 would benefit the business sector starting July 1.

CMC makes ‘anti-Covid divider’ for PUVs

Centro Manufacturing Corp., a truck body builder, is now producing dividers for public utility vehicles to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 in public transportation.

Measure vs. pandemic threats to FIs approved

A bill seeking to strengthen the resiliency of the country’s financial industry has gained traction with its second reading approval in the House of Representatives.

Emperador Inc. posts P51.6-B revenues

Emperador Inc., the world’s largest brandy company, registered revenues of P51.6 billion in 2019, up 10 percent compared to the previous year. 

DA 'integrity circles' for graft-free agri-fishery

The Department of Agriculture has created "integrity circles," dubbed as “Agriculture Dialogue and Information Network Groups” to ensure efficient, effective, and graft-free use of limited public funds.

Pag-IBIG Fund sets P10B construction fund to build more homes, boost economy

Pag-IBIG Fund has increased to P10 billion its home construction fund in a bid to encourage production of housing units for its members and help boost the national economy. “We have alloc

MPT South resumes work on CAVITEX, CALAX

METRO Pacific Tollways South Management Corporation (MPT South) has resumed its office-based work and construction-related activities, for its big-ticket projects namely, Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) and Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX).

Finance Ministry statement on controversial Covid-19 tender

PERMANENT Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, George Guvamatanga, has been in the eye of a storm amid reports he authored a letter to the Health Ministry pushing for the payment of funds to suppliers of Covid-19 equipment.

Tagwirei’s business empire comes under spotlight

WHEN Kudakwashe Tagwirei’s father passed away in May 2018, the government came to a standstill.Cabinet was postponed, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, ministers and senior government officials drove to Shurugwi for his burial.

Zupco bus deal a hot potato in Zimbabwe govt circles

CABINET ministers were evasive this week after being asked to explain the details of a murky deal between the government and Landela Investments (Pvt) Ltd, a company linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s adviser Kuda Tagwirei. The company is raking in millions of dollars in taxpayer funds for buses bought on credit in China and now being sold to a state-owned company at inflated prices.

EU's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Continue To Fall As Coal Ditched

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU continued their fall in 2018, the latest year for which comprehensive data is available, according to a new report from Europe's environment watchdog. Emissions fell by 2.1% compared with 2017, to a level 23% l...

Vivo Energy cleans up its fuel stations as private cars return on the road

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Vivo Energy Uganda, the distributor and marketer of Shell branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda embarked on a deep cleaning and sanitizing exercise at its Shell service stations countrywide in preparation for the resumption of vehicle traffic on the roads. The company said on May 25 that the move followed …

Expect no direct financial stimulus – Kasaija

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has said that the government does not have a provision for any fiscal stimulus for businesses that have been affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Several economists and players within the private sector have been calling upon the government to consider giving economic …

MultiChoice customers to purchase television items on Jumia

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | MultiChoice Uganda customers can now access a range of items including decoders, dish, external antenna, remote control on the e-commerce website – Jumia, officials announced on May 29. Colin Asiimwe, the MultiChoice Uganda head of marketing said that the partnership between the two firms is timely in light of the …

Top URA Commissioner resigns

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One of Uganda Revenue Authority’s high profile Commissioners, Dicksons Kateshumbwa, has resigned. “Today after more than 14 years of service in the authority I have decided to end my tour of duty ahead of my contractual period with immediate effect,” he said in a letter copied to all …

Letters: Airline cancellation fees due to coronavirus - here's a simple way to avoid them

If you have paid for an international flight later this year and try to cancel, you are likely to be in for a cancellation charge.

First Cargo Ship berths at Gwadar carrying Afghanistan-bound 16000 MT urea

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Cargo Ship SIBULK TRADITION has berthed at Gwadar port carrying 16000 tonnes of urea for Transit to Afghanistan, marking the beginning of a new era in Pakistan’s trade by sea, the Prime Minister’s Adviser for Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said. In a Tweet on Friday, the adviser said that for the first time, bagging will be done locally instead of foreign ports. Abdul Razak Dawood said that urea will be bagged & shipped on trucks to Afghanistan at Gwadar which will generate employment for the locals. The adviser said that instructions have already been passed to allocate all labour jobs to the local population. The cargo ship SIBULK TRADITION has berthed at Gwadar, carrying 16000 Tonnes of urea for Transit to Afghanistan. This is a first and marks the beginning of a new era in Pakistan’s trade by sea 1/2 @ImranKhanPTI @aliya_hamza @PTIofficial @PTVNewsOfficial @RadioPakistan pic.twitter.com/nNsCKP3QBr — Abdul Razak Dawood (@razak_dawood) May 29, 2020

Sardinia-based IntendiMe raises €2.3 million for its hearing technology

Italian startup IntendiMe, which has created technologies for the deaf and hard of hearing, has closed a round of €2.3 million. The round was led by VV3TT (Vertis Venture 3 Technology Transfer), a venture capital fund focusing on technology transfer, which is managed by Vertis SGR and advised by Ven

Paris-based Neobrain snaps up €3 million to support employees during change

French HRtech startup Neobrain, which uses AI to support organisations and people during times of change and crisis, has secured €3 million of investment from French venture capital firm Breega. The startup will use the funds to expand internationally, grow its team and conduct more research on the

Slovak startup GymBeam nabs around €6 million for its fitness brand

Slovakian startup GymBeam, one of the fastest growing fitness brands in Europe, has landed an investment of around €6 million, which it will use to push its brand across Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 2014, the Slovak e-commerce platform focuses on fitness, nutritional supplements, functi

Mbombela residents up in arms about exorbitant increases in electricity bills

The fact that many are not receiving their full salaries, while others have not received salaries at all, adds to the pressure that many ratepayers are already experiencing.

Battle for hair and beauty industry gains traction

Carlo Viljoen is an advocate whose name has become synonymous with the plight of South Africa’s hair and beauty industries during lockdown.

Vehicle testing stations to reopen for business

The Ministry of Transport has announced that vehicle testing stations have been granted permission to open on June 1.

Amazon Prime Is Giving Away Over $100 Worth Of Video Games In June 2020

Download US$112 worth of raved-about games in June.

Indian Railways Provides Big Relief To Passengers: Starts Advance 120 Days Booking And Luggage, Parcel Service

In a major relief to passengers, the Indian Railways on Thursday (29 May) modified the rules for reservation in Special Rajdhani and Special mail and express type trains as it extended the advance reservation period from 30 days to 120 days.

Healthcare facilities see 80% fall in revenue: Survey

The Covid-19 pandemic has left the Indian private healthcare sector in acute financial distress, a new survey said on Friday adding that the healthcare facilities in the country have witnessed at least 80 per cent fall in average revenue.

Rising Up To The Challenge: How Indian Railways Has Become PPE Self-Reliant

Indian Railways is now manufacturing its own high-quality PPEs and other protective gear at affordable cost.

Lockdown 4.0 May Be Last Of Its Kind; Economic Revival Is Now Everybody’s Priority

We should see June as the transition month for a changeover from Lockdown 4.0 to Revival 1.0.

Shiv Linga Discovery In Vietnam: How India Is Reaffirming Civilisational Connect With South-East Asia

India’s ASI is working on temple conservation projects in Southeast Asia to reaffirm its civilisation connect

Long Read: Can China’s Digital Currency Challenge The Supremacy Of US Dollar?

China may well have offered the spark for a currency war, apart from the ongoing trade and tech war.

Global Covid-19 Tally Rises To Over 58.31 Lakh, Death Toll Crosses 3.6 Lakh Mark 

The total number of people that have recovered from the disease has also increases to 24.3 lakh.

The Plain Truth: Why Nepal Stands To Gain Nothing From Belligerence Over ‘Territorial Dispute’ With India

Nepal has, for all practical purposes, painted itself into a corner

New Set Of Reforms Will Help Transform Agriculture From A Bottomless Pit Of Subsidies To An Enterprising Industry

Tech-enablement of the agricultural value chain and information dissemination among stakeholders is important.

No Lockdown 5.0: Why It’s Time For Everyone To Go Back To Work 

While some states may favour extending the lockdown, the Centre must be firm and let economic activities to resume.

India-China - No Give, No Take

There is now a monotonous regularity in this and no resolution seems to be in sight, let alone be discussed. There was a time when with a little bit of give and take this contentious and now protracted problem seemed solvable.

Vulnerable Workers World Suffering

Millions who were already struggling to get by on the economic margins have had their lives made even harder by pandemic lockdowns, layoffs and the loss of a chance to earn from a day's work.VOA Correspondent Mariama Diallo reports.

Bank of Russia to Develop Digitial Mortgage on Blockchain Platform

Russia’s central bank, the Bank of Russia, is looking to develop a digital mortgage on Masterchain, a government-backed blockchain project.

Deribit’s Ether Options Hit All-Time-High Amidst Rising Institutional Interest

Bitcoin and Ether exchange Deribit set a record earlier this week after ETH options on the platform surged to record highs. 

RSK Blockchain Empowering the Social Impact Space

Although blockchain technology is consistently touted as a force to reckon with in the traditionally heavyweight industries including finance and banking, the technology’s peculiar characteristics such as immutability, and safety, among others, make it an ideal fit for the social impact sector. To date, several projects have leveraged distributed ledger technology (DLT) to transform the lives of billions of people the world over.

Bithera to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange and Start BHC Staking Program on May 30th, 2020

With the rapid growth of Bitcoin and thousands of other digital currencies, in just over 10 years, cryptocurrency has become a “fever” that attracts many technology engineers and investors worldwide. It only takes one opportunity of owning some virtual currencies such as Bitcoin, ETH, XRP, BNB, etc. for your assets to increase unlimitedly to thousands, even millions of times.

Matic Network (MATIC) Adds Indian IT Giant Infosys as Early Validator

Infosys, a New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)-listed Indian multinational is expanding its blockchain adoption, becoming an early validator on the Matic (MATIC) mainnet. The collaboration also serves as a further testament of the Matic devs driving the agenda for more focus on enterprise blockchain-based solutions.

Eliud Kipchoge, Noordin Haji Ranked Among Africa's Top Disruptors

The publication revealed that the ranking of Africa’s Top 50 disruptors was based on innovation, disruption, and....

DCI Kinoti Receives Ksh31 Million Gift From US Govt

US Ambassador Kyle McCarter presented a car key symbolic of the Ksh31 million...

Car Captured Plummeting Down Ngong Hills as Hike Turns Tragic [VIDEO]

Almost immediately the vehicle started its free fall down the slope just as had been predicted...

Mani Ratnam Decodes The Industry’s Situation Amid Lockdown & Has THIS Legit Solution To It, Read On

Just like every other sector, the entertainment business in India too has seen a downfall because of the ongoing lockdown. Its been more than two months since shooting of films, serials, and web ser

Covid-19 has moved fiscal policy

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the direction of government’s fiscal policy from fiscal consolidation to mitigation of the spread and impacts of the virus in the country. Additional expenditure has been considered to provide for the fight against Covid-19, increasing the already high government spending, while revenue is expected to fall to the lowest level. 

Economic contraction expected to remain well into 2021 - Shiimi

The Namibian economy is projected to contract by 6.6% in real terms during the 2020/21 financial year. Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi on Wednesday cautioned that this contraction may linger on well into 2021 at a moderate rate of 1.1%, with the new normal average growth rates of between 2.0 and 3.6% in 2022 and beyond.  

Shiimi promises no new taxes

Given the challenging economic landscape, comprised of sluggish business activity brought about by the Covid-19 lockdown, coupled with the prolonged recession, finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi on Wednesday said now is not the time to introduce new taxes.   As a result, previously announced Income Tax and Value Added Tax proposals, such as a dividend tax for residents, taxation of trusts and subjecting income derived from commercial activities of charitable, religious, educational institutions under Section 16 of the Income Tax Act, introduction of VAT on income of listed asset managers, supply of sugar and mandatory requirement to issue tax invoices by VAT vendors, are still under review.

Editorial - Tabling the budget was no easy task

Finalising the 2020/2021 maiden budget by the newly appointed finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi and the cadre of financial technocrats at the ministry of finance was not an easy task when government revenues shrunk in the wake of the Covid-19 global pandemic.

Covid-19: NIP to test 327 samples  a day 

The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) will upscale its testing capacity through automated testing platforms and decentralisation that will see the institution testing up to 327 samples a day. This will see an increase of 192 tests per day as from 8 June. NIP’s current testing capacity per day stands at 164 tests at the Windhoek Central Reference Laboratory (WCRL). 

Ping An Voyager Fund Leads Investment in PlusDental to Enhance Modern Dentistry in Europe

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An" or the "Group", HKEx:23...

Latvia’s gross domestic product down 1.5% in Q1 2020

In Q1 2020, compared to Q1 2019, gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 1.5 %, according to seasonally and calendar non-adjusted data. In Q1 GDP at constant prices was EUR 6.8 billion.

In Poland, key automotive industry has been hit most by crisis

Poland has a traditionally developed automotive sector, which normally is a driving force for the country’s industry and exports. This spring, however, passenger car production has dropped by 99% on an annual basis in Poland, according to the Polish Central Statistical Office, DW reports.

Retail trade turnover in Latvia down 9% in April

Compared to April 2019, total retail trade turnover reduced by 9.0 % in April 2020. Turnover of retail trade in food products has declined by 3.5 %.

ADB Approves $400 Million Loan to Support Philippines’ Capital Market Development

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government’s efforts to strengthen domestic capital markets and reach its development goals of high, sustained economic growth and poverty reduction. The Support to Capital Market-Generated Infrastructure Financing Program, subprogram 1, aims to address key constraints that have limited the […]

Vietnam’s Development Strategy for Next Decade Must Put Productivity Growth Front and Center

A productivity-driven development model–combining innovation with balanced development and allocation of private, public, human and natural capital–will be key for Vietnam to achieve its goal of becoming a high-income economy by 2045, a new World Bank report suggests. The “Vibrant Vietnam: Forging the Foundation of a High-Income Economy” report, launched today, comes as the Government […]

Russia Postpones BRICS Summit to Later Date

The summits of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states have been postponed from July to a later date, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Kremlin press service said on May 27. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), established in 2001, brings together China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, […]

Oil and gas geopolitics and its end

Let us see how oil barrel prices have really fluctuated in recent weeks: in April, in fact, the European and Asian Brent benchmark, in parallel with the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI), decreased by about 1 U.S. dollar per barrel a day.   The WTI, however, is a mixture of different light and sweet American crude […]

WTO’s ‘Crown Jewel’ Under Existential Crisis: Problem Explained

World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international body that acts as a watchdog keeping an eye on the rules of trade between nations. WTO came into operation in 1995 and was founded as a successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which was incorporated in 1948. It acts as a forum where […]

COVID-19 Intensifies the Urgency to Expand Sustainable Energy Solutions Worldwide

Despite accelerated progress over the past decade, the world will fall short of ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030 unless efforts are scaled up significantly, reveals the new Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report released today by the International Energy Agency (IEA) the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), […]

Council-run markets to start selling more goods including plants and cakes

More stalls will be joining food traders on markets in west Suffolk from next week.

French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide

PARIS — Struggling French carmaker Renault on Friday announced 15,000 job cuts worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro cost-cutting plan over three years.

Feds provide more funds for Indigenous communities as GDP falls

The COVID-19 pandemic's economic toll came into sharper focus on Friday, while the federal government announced new funding to help remote Indigenous communities cope with the virus.

Torstar buyer says Canso picked to provide financing because of media experience

TORONTO — A private investment company that is a major backer of Postmedia Network Corp. has agreed to provide financing for NordStar Capital's acquisition of Torstar Corp., the owner of the Toronto Star and other newspapers.

Barber Financial Group Inc. Increases Position in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Barber Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 17.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 322 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after buying an additional 48 shares during the period. Barber Financial Group Inc.’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $627,000 […]

Aberdeen Wealth Management LLC Increases Position in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Aberdeen Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 5.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 257 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after buying an additional 13 shares during the period. Aberdeen Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $501,000 […]

Capital Advantage Inc. Makes New Investment in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Capital Advantage Inc. bought a new position in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 607 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock, valued at approximately $1,442,000. Amazon.com accounts for 0.6% of Capital Advantage Inc.’s portfolio, […]

Swiss National Bank Has $3.19 Billion Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Swiss National Bank increased its position in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 23.4% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,635,551 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 309,700 shares during the period. Amazon.com comprises about 3.4% of Swiss National […]

Lucia Wealth Services LLC Has $521,000 Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Lucia Wealth Services LLC raised its holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 25.9% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 267 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the quarter. Lucia Wealth Services LLC’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $521,000 at the end of the […]

Citizens & Northern Corp Has $3.81 Million Stock Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Citizens & Northern Corp increased its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 4.2% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 1,952 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the quarter. Amazon.com makes up approximately 2.4% of Citizens & Northern Corp’s investment portfolio, making the stock its […]

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. Has $166.59 Million Stock Position in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 7.6% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 85,442 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after buying an additional 6,025 shares during the period. Amazon.com makes up 1.6% of Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.’s holdings, making […]

Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC Raises Stock Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC increased its position in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 46.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,879 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 593 shares during the period. Amazon.com makes up about […]

McAdam LLC Sells 21 Shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

McAdam LLC reduced its position in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 5.1% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 387 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after selling 21 shares during the quarter. McAdam LLC’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth […]

Madison Wealth Management Buys 1,967 Shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Madison Wealth Management boosted its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 666.8% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 2,262 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,967 shares during the period. Amazon.com accounts for about 1.8% of Madison Wealth […]

Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc. Sells 42 Shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc. reduced its holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 4.4% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 909 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after selling 42 shares during the quarter. Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Amazon.com were […]

Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC Purchases 140 Shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 15.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,029 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 140 shares during […]

Commerce Bank Buys 847 Shares of Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO)

Commerce Bank increased its stake in Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) (TSE:BMO) by 14.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,903 shares of the bank’s stock after purchasing an additional 847 shares during the period. Commerce Bank’s holdings in Bank […]

Bank of Montreal to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.76 (NYSE:BMO)

Bank of Montreal (NYSE:BMO) (TSE:BMO) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 27th, Zacks reports. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 4th will be given a dividend of 0.76 per share by the bank on Wednesday, August 26th. This represents a $3.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.04%. The ex-dividend date […]

Commerce Bank Buys 1,732 Shares of CarMax, Inc (NYSE:KMX)

Commerce Bank increased its stake in shares of CarMax, Inc (NYSE:KMX) by 34.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 6,757 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,732 shares during the quarter. Commerce Bank’s holdings in CarMax were worth $363,000 […]

40,729 Shares in NMI Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:NMIH) Bought by Trexquant Investment LP

Trexquant Investment LP acquired a new stake in NMI Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:NMIH) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 40,729 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $473,000. Trexquant Investment LP owned about 0.06% of NMI at the end of […]

Trexquant Investment LP Has $499,000 Holdings in Clean Harbors Inc (NYSE:CLH)

Trexquant Investment LP raised its stake in Clean Harbors Inc (NYSE:CLH) by 4.1% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,710 shares of the business services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 382 shares during the quarter. Trexquant Investment LP’s holdings […]

Swiss National Bank Acquires 2,100 Shares of Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:GBT)

Swiss National Bank increased its holdings in shares of Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:GBT) by 1.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 116,800 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,100 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank owned […]

Trexquant Investment LP Purchases Shares of 8,789 Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:GBT)

Trexquant Investment LP purchased a new stake in Global Blood Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:GBT) in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 8,789 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $449,000. Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the […]

Heritage Investors Management Corp Sells 8,501 Shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Heritage Investors Management Corp decreased its holdings in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 3.4% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 244,454 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 8,501 shares during the quarter. Apple makes up […]

Mengis Capital Management Inc. Sells 204 Shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Mengis Capital Management Inc. trimmed its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 0.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 77,222 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 204 shares during the period. Apple comprises about 6.7% of Mengis Capital […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Acquires 12,532 Shares of Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (NASDAQ:VNQI)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (NASDAQ:VNQI) by 95.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 25,702 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 12,532 shares during the period. PNC […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Acquires 13,408 Shares of Woodward, Inc.Common Stock (NASDAQ:WWD)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Woodward, Inc.Common Stock (NASDAQ:WWD) by 207.5% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 19,871 shares of the technology company’s stock after acquiring an additional 13,408 shares during the quarter. […]

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is Wade G W & Inc.’s 3rd Largest Position

Wade G W & Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 4.7% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 172,339 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 8,544 shares during the quarter. Apple accounts for […]

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is Canton Hathaway LLC’s 4th Largest Position

Canton Hathaway LLC lowered its holdings in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 1.3% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,627 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 153 shares during the quarter. Apple makes up 2.1% of […]

Bank of New York Mellon Corp Has $20.07 Million Stake in Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH)

Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its position in shares of Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH) by 10.9% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 303,838 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 29,902 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp’s holdings in Match Group were […]

Russell Investments Group Ltd. Raises Stake in Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH)

Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its position in Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH) by 117.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 46,850 shares of the technology company’s stock after buying an additional 25,326 shares during the […]

Wine Aid Aims to Keep Chefs in Work and Wineries in Business One Case of Vino at a Time

And the reward for buying a mystery box of organic wine? It’ll get an out-of-work hospo worker a square meal.

Millions vulnerable to poverty although world does not suffer food shortage: IFAD

According to the World Food Programme, 265 million people would suffer from hunger by the end of this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Never let a crisis go to waste’

"See the opportunity in every difficulty."     Yin and yang. Oil and water. Crisis and opportunity. Blood on the streets.

Hunger, economic downturn amid COVID-19

"The bad news does not end there."     The bad news just doesn't seem to stop coming. The latest survey by the Social Weather Stations shows that the number of Filipino families who experienced hunger nearly doubled in the first quarter. This is a worrisome development after two-and-a half months of lockdown in almost the entire country due to the coronavirus.

The key to Balik Probinsya success

"The architects of the Balik Probinsiya program may be considered recidivists."   The government has put in place a Balik Probinsiya program as part of its strategy for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Under the program, the government will pay the back-to-the-province fare – plus some journey money – of Filipinos rendered jobless by the pandemic.

Southwest plans full flight schedule at OIA

ONTARIO – (INT) – Southwest Airlines, which accounts for half of Ontario International Airport’s commercial flights, says it will return to a full flight schedule by the end of the year. “This is great news for the aviation industry at a time when all of us need good news,” said Mark Thorpe, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority. “The coronavirus pandemic led to decreases in passenger volumes by 90% or more virtually overnight and caused many to question whether recovery would come within years, much less months.” In addition, Southwest says it will initiate new, non-stop service between Ontario and Houston on November 1st.

Short-term rentals, cool centers reopening

INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – With thoughts of summer vacation, Riverside County is easing restrictions on short-term rentals. Homeowners who rent single occupancy residences for short-term stays may resume operations in Riverside County. Operators should implement safety precautions and disinfectant protocols outlined in the local guidance developed by the Riverside County Economic Recovery Task Force. This directive does not include hotels, motels and inns, which the State of California has prohibited as part of the statewide stay-at-home order. However, in alignment with other Southern Californian counties, short-term vacation rentals at single occupancy homes may resume. The Riverside County guidance includes the following: • Rentals allowed in private homes where the guest rents the entire home and does not share any common areas with others. Home-sharing is not allowed. • No events or group gatherings are permitted until approved by the State of California. Only guests registered for the home should be on premise.…

Job losses hit less-educated hardest

SAN FRANCISCO - (INT) - The COVID-19 recession has already led to much larger declines in employment than occurred throughout the Great Recession, and jobs have been lost much more quickly. As with past recessions, less-educated workers are bearing the brunt of these declines. Nationwide, almost 20 million workers lost jobs between February and April this year (among adults age 25 and over). Employment declined by about 7 million over a much longer period during the Great Recession. So far, less-educated workers—those without bachelor’s or graduate degrees—have accounted for 80% of all employment declines in the pandemic recession. Workers with degrees also tend to do better during economic recoveries. After the Great Recession, employment growth among educated workers was robust, but employment among less-educated workers never fully recovered. Employment among college graduates is much higher today (by about 11 million) than at the economic peak prior to the Great Recession. In contrast, employment among less…

Stay-at-home virus order eases pushing gasoline prices higher

SOUTHLAND – (INT) – Supply and demand is pushing gasoline prices higher as the COVID-19 lock-down eases and people become more mobile. Prices are moving closer to 3-dollars-a-gallon. The Automobile Club’s Gas Watch puts the California average for 87-octane regular at $2.88. In the Riverside-San Bernardino area, pump prices gained 6-cents-a-gallon the past week for an average of $2.85. “Gas price averages continue to be more than a dollar lower than this time last year and more than 60 cents lower than at the beginning of March when the pandemic began affecting gasoline demand,” Auto Club spokesman Jeffrey Spring said.

Elon Musk earns £625 million payday after Tesla hits targets

It was not clear if Mr Musk, whose wealth is estimated at 39 billion dollars (£31.7 billion) by Forbes magazine, exercised the options.

The Great Bears do the bear market rally

Cross-posted from ZeroHedge is a fabulous post gathering together the world’s great bears.

NZTA negotiating on new cost of Transmission Gully – paying advance of $14m

News from NZTA Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency is making an advance payment to the builder of the Transmission Gully project to reflect the costs of the Covid-19 work shutdown.

300 per cent increase in library members during lockdown, and record online access

News from WCC Wellington City Libraries’ online services broke every record in the book during the covid-19 alerts. As the lockdown started in March, the Libraries welcomed over 1,110 new members, a 300% increase compared to 2019.

MPIC aid to help fight Covid-19 hits P348 Million

Infra conglomerate shows compassion via “Tulong-Kapatid”  Makati, Philippines, 26th May 2020 - Donations of key anti-Covid 19 goods and initiatives, namely, food, water, medicines and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) and its subsidiaries, reached P348 million this week. 

Big firms lend hands to COVID-19 fight

The world faces unprecedented challenges brought by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.  It has changed the way communities, governments and businesses function, underscoring the importance of healthcare and public-private sector collaboration to help all communities affected by the crisis, especially those most vulnerable.  Providing unwavering assistance to the Filipino community, some of the country’s largest companies have joined the fight against COVID-19 in various and equally crucial ways. SM Group  The SM group of companies has donated over P170 million for medical sup-plies for hospitals combatting COVID-19 nationwide. The donation includes personal protective equipment such as suits, face shields, gloves, N95 and sur-gical masks and goggles, among others.  It is also shifting its focus to digital channels in order to ensure the continuity of its programs. The group has various efforts in the education, agriculture and healthcare as well as partnerships with brands like Goldilocks and Uniqlo…

1574 passengers arrive at Jammu, Srinagar Airports

1574 passengers arrive at Jammu, Srinagar Airports Jammu Tawi, May 28: About 15 domestic flights with 1574 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports on Day 4 of resumption of the air services in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 294 passengers aboard 6 regular commercial flights arrived at […]

Twitter should fact check Kouk

All day, every day he demands more stimulus:

Experts explain their takes on COVID-19

The world figuratively stopped rotating after the coronavirus disease hit the globe in the first quarter of the year and shook the nation to its core.

Reservoirs are full – but the long-range forecast is for dry weather

RESERVOIRS are 95% full and the Island is in a ‘comfortable’ position despite the long spell of dry weather, Jersey Water has said.

ANU: Job and income losses halted, confidence rising

Average hours worked increased from 32.3 per week in April to 32.8 per week in May, according to a study by the Australian National University’s (ANU) Centre for Social Research and Methods.

Total FDI exceed $ 4180 million in nearly eight months: MIC

Yangon—In nearly eight months of the current fiscal year, the total Foreign Direct Investments have exceeded 4,180 million US dollars, according to the statement by the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC).  A total of 13 foreign investments—four proposals and two approvals by the MIC, three approvals by Yangon Region Investment Committee and four by Bago Region Investment Committee. The FDI amounts to 735.696 million US dollars, creating 9,761 jobs for locals. 

East African Portland Cement To Fire More Employees

The East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) has announced fresh lay offs through voluntary early retirement for all employees.According to acting managing director Stephen Nthei, the scheme i

Wale Jana sends heartfelt apology to his investors

Embattled business man and CEO of Sapphire Scents, Wale Jana has taken to social media to apologize to his investors, as he submits himself to an independent recovery plan. Wale Jana’s business crumbled and investors’ money

Fears for several fashion stores after PAS Group enters voluntary administration

PAS Group, which owns a number of big name fashion brands including Review and Jets Swimwear, has entered voluntary administration. The company announced the news in a release to the ASX on Friday…

Token distribution for free essentials at ration shops starts in TN

The Tamilnadu government, which has decided to distribute essentials free of cost to family card holders for the month of June too in view of the ongoing Covid-19 induced lockdown, started distributing tokens at doorstep of consumers from today. This will go on till 31 May. Continue Reading →

New heat seam machine for sealing PPEs launched

At a time when the country was battling the spread the coronavirus pandemic, which has affected the economy, three garment firms in Tiruppur along with an engineering industry have come up with a new heat seam sealing machine used for sealing PPE units under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Atma Nirbhar scheme. Continue Reading →

Euro Outshines Pound Sterling and Dollar as Investors Cheer EU Progress on Coronabonds

A fundamental shift in sentiment for the better towards the European Union has been reflected in a steady demand for euros over the course of the past two days, ensuring the single currency's outlook against peers such as the British Pound and U.S. Dollar has improved markedly

Aussie credit growth screams deleveraging

Via the excellent Damien Boey at Credit Suisse:

Pricing! Fiat SA adds new Fullback 2,4Di-D 4x2 AT to double-cab range

Fiat South Africa has quietly expanded its Fullback double-cab range with the addition of a new 2,4Di-D 4x2 AT derivative.

New Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch to feature all-wheel drive – report

A fresh report out of Japan claims the rumoured Toyota GR Corolla will feature all-wheel drive, suggesting it will target VW's Golf R rather than the GTI.

Coronavirus impact: Volkswagen rolls out customer-centric financial schemes

Volkswagen India has introduced leasing and finance options for customers who are interested in buying a Volkswagen product.

Worley to provide EPC services for consumer-plastics-to-BTX plant in U.S.

Worley (North Sydney, Australia) will provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for Encina’s (Houston) consumer-plastics-to benzene

China ahead of India in South Asian trade and investment

The Island / ANN China has made inroads into South Asia by bolstering trade and investment with Nepal, Afghanistan, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka, and this mainly reflects the region’s strategic importance for China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), particularly the smaller South Asian countries, says a new study.

Uganda Bankers Association elects a new Chairman

Members of Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) have elected Mathias Katamba, as the new Chairman taking over from Patrick Mweheire who served for two years (2018 & 2019). Katamba is the Chief Executive Officer of dfcu Bank Uganda. Also elected on the executive committee of UBA is Sarah Arapta, Citibank CEO as Vice-Chair, Varghese Thambi, CEO Diamond Trust Bank as Treasurer,  Sam Ntulume, CEO NC Bank as Auditor, Albert Saltson, CEO Standard Chartered Bank, Committee Member and Veronica Namagembe, CEO Pride Microfinance (MDI), also a Committee Member. The new leadership assumes responsibility at a time when the industry has registered significant improvements in the areas of profitability, credit extension, channels and growth in assets over the past year 2019. Outgoing  Chairman Patrick Mweheire said that in 2019, two financial institutions namely Opportunity Bank and Afriland Bank were issued with commercial banking licenses bringing the total number of tier I banks to 26.

GWM announces senior leadership for its Indian subsidiary

Auto manufacturer GWM has announced the appointment of James Yang as president for its Indian subsidiary. The company has also appointed Parker Shi as managing director for the Indian subsidiary. Continue Reading →

Worldwide Online Gambling & Betting Market Is On the Rise

In the recent past, online gambling’s popularity has been on the rise. Technological advancements and increased use of smartphones have played a significant role in the increase in gambling. These two factors have enabled more people to access casinos online.  It is estimated that there are more than 1.6 billion punters around the world. The […]

Siemens wins compression contract for Golden Pass LNG export project

Boil-off gas compressor (Source: Siemens) Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG (Erlangen, Germany) was awarded a contract from CCZ JV — a joint venture

COVID-19: 325 Chinese nationals evacuated from Nigeria

325 Chinese Nationals have been evacuated from Nigeria in a plane headed for Shanghai, due to the lingering Coronavirus pandemic. China has evacuated 325 of its citizens from Nigeria via an Air Peace flight that was

Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide

The move is part of a two billion euro cost-cutting plan over three years.

Market Pulse on May 28th

S&P 500 3029,73 -6,40.

Nissan will focus on Japan, China and North America, to discontinue production in Indonesia and Spain

Datsun brand will be withdrawing its operations from Russia

Depression likely to occur in the Bay of Bengal during June: DMH

Two low pressure areas may form over the Bay of Bengal and one may further intensify into the depression, according to the weather forecast for June by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH).

City Power warns of possible load rotation

On Thursday, Johannesburg's City Power announced that they may need to impose daily “load rotation” in some areas where electricity infrastructure is overloaded.

COMESA: 630 million people living without electricity

COMESA region currently has the lowest electricity generation with approximately 630 million people living without reliable access to electricity and 790 million people forced to rely on solid biomass to cook their food and heat their homes. Studies show that about 1.3 billion people worldwide still lack access to modern energy. However, the situation is worse in the developing economies, where more than 70% of their people lack access to modern energy and 89% or more still rely on traditional biomass as the primary source of energy. Sub-Saharan Africa’s energy systems face an enormous challenge. Significant improvements have in the recent year been made in the generation capacity with the coming on stream of major power generation projects in many countries of Eastern Africa-Southern Africa-Indian Ocean region. These have been supported by various programmes such as the Project on Enhancement of a Sustainable Energy Market in Eastern Africa-Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Region (ESREM), funded by the European…

Support regional production and trade of essential supplies- CBC Chairperson

In light of the various disruptions to business and supply chains across the region due to COVID-19, it is crucial that we support regional production and trade of essential supplies such as masks and sanitizers; furthermore, address the challenges regarding air cargo logistics within COMESA, Marday Venkatasamy, the COMESA Business Council Chairperson has said. Venkatasamy, during the 14th meeting of the COMESA Business Council(CBC) Board of Directors, held virtually, called for strengthened growth and sustainability, considering the institution’s consolidated income of US$1,825,492 for the year and a surplus of US$510,395.00 at year-end. He reiterated the commitment of the private sector to ensure constant participation in the regional integration agenda and influence policy to the interests of businesses in COMESA. COMESA Secretary General, Chileshe  Kapwepwe, recognized the need for increased partnership between COMESA and the CBC in the fulfilment of the objectives of the COMESA Treaty to support private…

Bulk-buying solving COMESA Intra trade amidst COVID-19 woes

Since the first case of Covid-19 was reported in the Great Lakes region in mid-March 2020, small scale traders have been unable to cross borders as they have traditionally done either to buy or sell goods. The regional supply of primary agricultural commodities, most of which are traded under the Simplified Trade Regime (STR), especially foodstuffs from surplus to deficit areas has also been disrupted by the long delays at borders as truck drivers wait to be tested for Covid-19 before crossing. To support cross border trade, which is the lifeline of a huge community in the region, the Great Lakes Trade Facilitation Project (GLTFP) engaged stakeholders to come up with innovative means of trading across the borders of the three countries covered by the project. These innovations are meant to ease the movement of goods and avoid food shortages. The project region covers eastern DR Congo bordering western Rwanda and Uganda. Subsequently, a new concept of bulk-buying has been developed whereby goods are procured in…

Record-breaking spring sunshine boosts British strawberry crop

Tesco berry buyer Laura Mitchell said the good weather has resulted in ‘exceptionally good quality and sweet strawberries’.

Pound Sterling Could Actually Rise if Bank of England Slashed Interest Rates to Below Zero says Analyst

Speculation has been growing over the course of May that the Bank of England could soon announce it will cut interest rates to below zero in its ongoing battle to stem the negative economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis

EUR/USD Forecast: Looking for a Fresh Chance to Buy

The EUR/USD exchange rate has finally cleared the 1.10 hurdle and is quoted at 1.1130 ahead of the weekend. Analyst and technical forecaster Richard Perry at Hantec Markets says he looks to now use an unwind within the pair's channel as a chance to buy

Gold Price Forecast: Move Above $1735 Resistance Required for Bulls to Grab Control Again

The spot gold price is quoted at $1725 ahead of the weekend, with analysts and technical forecaster Richard Perry of Hantec Markets lays out the key levels to consider for traders now the market is back at a crossroads

GBP/USD Forecast: "Breakout above $1.2360 Would Open a Test of Resistance at $1.2465"

The GBP/USD exchange rate is quoted at 1.2309 ahead of the weekend, with analyst and technical forecaster Richard Perry of Hantec Markets saying the pair is looking increasingly constructive, even if only because of Dollar weakness

Ifac advises Tipperary farmers about new TAMS 11 closing date

Ifac, the farming, food, and agribusiness professional services firm, is reminding Tipperary farmers that the Department of Agriculture has made a number of extensions to the Targeted Agricultural Mod...

Two-Mile-Borris' Blackcastle Farm sausages for Aldi from this Sunday

The amazing 1% fat  beef sausages will be on sale from this Sunday for a week as part of Aldi Grow project

Overnights: Republic Bharat rules Indian news genre again in UK

Republic Bharat returned to the No.1 position amongst Indian news channels on Thursday, according to exclusive data obtained by BizAsiaLive.com. Republic Bharat delivered a share of 0.05%, followed by Aaj Tak, ABP News and NDTV 24×7 with 0.02%. News18 rated zero. Republic Bharat’s strongest timeband was between 21:00 and midnight with an average audience of […]

Belfast International Airport announces voluntary redundancy programme

It is estimated to lose 45 employees out of a total workforce of 195 due to ‘devastating’ impact of the pandemic on air travel.

Pound-to-New Zealand Dollar Rate Breaking Down into New Lower Range, but Nears Support

The British Pound Sterling vs the New Zealand Dollar: Latest GBP/NZD News and Analysis

Gourmet burger brand Burgerama to open in Dundalk next week - Talk of the Town

A new gourmet burger brand will open its doors in Dundalk next week. Burgerama is from the team behind Roots & Green, which has been trading on Jocelyn Street since its opening under Del Lennon in November 2018. It will open for the first time next Thursday June 4th. Opening hours will be 5pm to...Read More→

Blame it on virus: Future tense for farmers in distress

Progressive farmer from Mysuru loses hope on getting back his money invested in Cavendish and Zarbera cultivation By Y.D. Shekar With the nationwide lockdown for over two months, farmers who cultivated vegetables, flowers and fruits are facing massive distress due to disruptions in supply chains of the agriculture sector. Higher costs of harvesting and transportation,...

US approves sale of 84 Patriot missiles to Kuwait

The United States said Thursday it has approved the sale of 84 of the most recent generation of Patriot missiles to Kuwait, plus equipment to modernize the country's antimissile program, for a total of $1.425 billion.

EasyJet to cut 30% of staff and reduce fleet

THOUSANDS of easyJet staff are to lose their jobs, the airline has announced as it restructures following the coronavirus pandemic.

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Shares Acquired by Biondo Investment Advisors LLC

Biondo Investment Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 22.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,361 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 437 shares during the quarter. Amazon.com comprises 1.5% of Biondo […]

Commerce Bank Grows Stock Position in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:RCL)

Commerce Bank lifted its stake in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:RCL) by 116.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 11,292 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,086 shares during the period. Commerce Bank’s holdings in Royal […]

Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. Increases Position in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 28.5% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 26,300 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,827 shares during the quarter. Fuller & Thaler Asset […]

Commerce Bank Has $291,000 Stock Position in Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOLX)

Commerce Bank raised its stake in Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOLX) by 51.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 8,295 shares of the medical equipment provider’s stock after buying an additional 2,801 shares during the period. Commerce Bank’s holdings in […]

Papa John’s Int’l, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) Shares Bought by First Trust Advisors LP

First Trust Advisors LP raised its holdings in Papa John’s Int’l, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) by 7.9% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 40,979 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,011 shares during the quarter. First Trust Advisors LP’s holdings […]

Kohl’s Co. (NYSE:KSS) Shares Sold by Commerce Bank

Commerce Bank reduced its holdings in shares of Kohl’s Co. (NYSE:KSS) by 87.4% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 23,175 shares of the company’s stock after selling 160,673 shares during the quarter. Commerce Bank’s holdings in Kohl’s were worth $338,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other […]

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. Acquires 21,040 Shares of United Continental Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL)

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in United Continental Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 294.0% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 28,197 shares of the transportation company’s stock after buying an additional 21,040 shares during the quarter. Cambridge Investment Research […]

Commerce Bank Buys 2,565 Shares of PolyOne Co. (NYSE:POL)

Commerce Bank raised its stake in shares of PolyOne Co. (NYSE:POL) by 15.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 18,900 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,565 shares during the quarter. Commerce Bank’s holdings in PolyOne were […]

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Holdings Raised by Quilter Plc

Quilter Plc lifted its holdings in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 0.7% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 72,142 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 489 shares during the period. Amazon.com accounts for approximately 9.3% of Quilter Plc’s holdings, making the stock its biggest holding. Quilter […]

Mackay Shields LLC Buys Shares of 1,283 Chemed Co. (NYSE:CHE)

Mackay Shields LLC acquired a new position in Chemed Co. (NYSE:CHE) in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm acquired 1,283 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $556,000. Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of CHE. Great Diamond Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Chemed […]

Kathmere Capital Management LLC Purchases 3,849 Shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Kathmere Capital Management LLC increased its position in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 68.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 9,509 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after buying an additional 3,849 shares during the quarter. Apple accounts for 0.9% of […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Buys 7,890 Shares of Elanco Animal Health (NYSE:ELAN)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Elanco Animal Health (NYSE:ELAN) by 18.5% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 50,550 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,890 shares during the quarter. PNC […]

Ashland Global Holdings Inc (NYSE:ASH) Shares Sold by PNC Financial Services Group Inc.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lowered its position in shares of Ashland Global Holdings Inc (NYSE:ASH) by 2.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 22,970 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 690 shares during the quarter. PNC Financial […]

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Purchases 828 Shares of Centerstate Bank Corp (NASDAQ:CSFL)

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank increased its position in Centerstate Bank Corp (NASDAQ:CSFL) by 10.5% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 8,722 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 828 shares during the period. […]

Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) Position Increased by Commerce Bank

Commerce Bank increased its stake in Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) by 82.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 19,239 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,709 shares during the period. Commerce Bank’s holdings in […]

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Shares Sold by Buckingham Capital Management Inc.

Buckingham Capital Management Inc. reduced its stake in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 21.6% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 50,973 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 14,018 shares during the quarter. Apple makes up 3.3% of Buckingham Capital Management Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 5th largest position. […]

Fusion Family Wealth LLC Has $325,000 Stock Position in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Fusion Family Wealth LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 5.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,277 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 68 shares during the quarter. Apple makes up […]

Commerce Bank Boosts Holdings in Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ:ULTA)

Commerce Bank boosted its position in shares of Ulta Beauty Inc (NASDAQ:ULTA) by 40.9% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,743 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after buying an additional 506 shares during the quarter. Commerce Bank’s holdings in Ulta Beauty […]

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Shares Sold by Focused Wealth Management Inc

Focused Wealth Management Inc trimmed its stake in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 2.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 25,517 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 515 shares during the period. Apple comprises about […]

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Shares Acquired by Noesis Capital Mangement Corp

Noesis Capital Mangement Corp lifted its position in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 3.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 14,412 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after buying an additional 541 shares during the period. Apple […]

Commerce Bank Sells 4,601 Shares of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE:IVZ)

Commerce Bank trimmed its holdings in shares of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE:IVZ) by 10.3% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 40,174 shares of the asset manager’s stock after selling 4,601 shares during the period. Commerce Bank’s holdings […]

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Grows Position in ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE)

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank raised its position in shares of ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE) by 29.5% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 1,932 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock after purchasing an additional 440 shares during the quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank’s holdings in ESCO Technologies were worth […]

Mackay Shields LLC Invests $640,000 in MarineMax Inc (NYSE:HZO)

Mackay Shields LLC purchased a new position in MarineMax Inc (NYSE:HZO) during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund purchased 61,400 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $640,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Acadian Asset Management LLC bought a new position in MarineMax […]

Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) PT Raised to $138.00

Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) had its price target boosted by analysts at Royal Bank of Canada from $116.00 to $138.00 in a report issued on Wednesday, The Fly reports. Royal Bank of Canada’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 15.99% from the stock’s current price. A number of other equities analysts also recently commented on […]

Swiss National Bank Buys 600 Shares of FirstCash Inc (NYSE:FCFS)

Swiss National Bank increased its stake in shares of FirstCash Inc (NYSE:FCFS) by 0.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 82,812 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 600 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank owned about […]

Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) Shares Purchased by Swiss National Bank

Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) by 23.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 421,725 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 79,800 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in Nordstrom […]

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Shares Bought by FineMark National Bank & Trust

FineMark National Bank & Trust grew its stake in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 3.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 211,873 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 6,583 shares during the period. […]

-$0.11 Earnings Per Share Expected for LivePerson, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPSN) This Quarter

Equities research analysts expect LivePerson, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPSN) to report earnings of ($0.11) per share for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Eight analysts have provided estimates for LivePerson’s earnings, with the highest EPS estimate coming in at ($0.08) and the lowest estimate coming in at ($0.14). LivePerson posted earnings of ($0.20) per […]

TN breaks all earlier records: 874 test positive for Covid-19

Tamilnadu today witnessed its biggest ever increase in the number of coronavirus cases, with a whopping 874 persons testing positive for Covid-19 in a single day. Continue Reading →

Namibia's beef exports not affected by COVID-19

-Namibia's beef export to the international markets has not been affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Sri Lankan brewery resumes exports after 2 months

Sri Lankan brewery resumes exports after 2 months: Sri Lanka's Lion Brewery has resumed exports after the island nation eased a two-month lockdown imposed due to the .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Rhumbline Advisers Buys 153,817 Shares of Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY)

Rhumbline Advisers boosted its stake in shares of Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY) by 27.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 706,118 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 153,817 shares during the quarter. Rhumbline Advisers […]

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is Partnervest Advisory Services LLC’s 9th Largest Position

Partnervest Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 26.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,379 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after buying an additional 291 shares during the period. […]

Vietnam allows import of live pigs to cut skyrocketing pork prices

Vietnam plans to import live hogs for the first time in a bid to fight the skyrocketing pork prices in the domestic market, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The world’s first integrated power-to-X-to-power hydrogen gas turbine demonstrator

With the HyflexPower project, a consortium — made up of Engie Solutions (Paris, France), Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG (Munich, Germany), Centrax

Finance Ministry asks Labour Ministry to collect data on job losses due to COVID-19 crisis

Finance Ministry asks Labour Ministry to collect data on job losses due to COVID-19 crisis: The Union Finance Ministry has asked the Labour Ministry to collect data on job losses due to the situation arising out of the COVID-19 crisis, said sources on Friday.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

OGRA proposes new petroleum prices for June

OGRA proposes new petroleum prices for June.

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Mackay Shields LLC Increases Holdings in Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VNDA)

Mackay Shields LLC lifted its position in Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VNDA) by 16.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 64,822 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after purchasing an additional 9,200 shares during the period. Mackay Shields LLC owned 0.12% of Vanda Pharmaceuticals […]

Insider Selling: MGP Ingredients Inc (NASDAQ:MGPI) Director Sells $21,870.00 in Stock

MGP Ingredients Inc (NASDAQ:MGPI) Director Karen Seaberg sold 250 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Saturday, February 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.48, for a total transaction of $21,870.00. Following the sale, the director now directly owns 3,977 shares in the company, valued at approximately […]

Vietnam posts $1.9 billion trade surplus during the Jan.-May period

Despite impacts from coronavirus, Vietnam reported trade surplus of $1.9 billion during the first five-month period, General Statistics Office said in a latest data released on Friday.

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi cars to share more commonality than ever before

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has faced a rough year globally with management upheavals, dropping sales and a flawed sales strategy. This is a major step towards rectifying these issues

Fast-track construction of S.African hospital in response to COVID-19

In South Africa, the construction of a R3 billion hospital, originally scheduled for completion by November, has been fast-tracked to open by June.

Crushing the coronavirus uncertainty will be the big ‘unlock’ for economies

IANS New Delhi Crushing the coronavirus uncertainty will be the big ‘unlock’ for economies around the world and to safeguard lives and livelihoods, re

Tobacco farmers ask govt to shun policies aping West

IANS New Delhi The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organization representing farmers and farm workers of commercial crop

India’s housing sector facing its worst-ever crisis: CREDAI

IANS New Delhi Already reeling under liquidity concerns, low demand and high inventory levels, India’s housing sector is facing its biggest-ever crisis

Pound-to-Australian Dollar Rate Won't be Spared by China's Moves against Australia Or USD/CNH

The Pound vs Australian Dollar: Latest GBP/AUD Forecasts, News and Analysis

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Stock Position Increased by Mogy Joel R Investment Counsel Inc.

Mogy Joel R Investment Counsel Inc. increased its position in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 0.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 17,475 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after buying an additional 24 shares during the quarter. Amazon.com comprises […]

BP licenses PTA technology to Weilian Chemical

BP plc (London, U.K.) has entered into an agreement to license its latest generation technology for the production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) to C

S.Africa: Update on DMRE interventions to combat the spread of COVID-19

South Africa's Department of Mineral and Energy Resources issued an update of the sector’s response to lockdown measures.

European stocks slide at open

European stock markets opened sharply lower Friday on simmering China-US tensions over Beijing's planned national security law for Hong Kong.

SFI Research Days 2020

In June of each year, Swiss Finance Institute organizes its annual research conference bringing together academics and doctoral students from across Switzerland.

Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:IART) Shares Sold by PNC Financial Services Group Inc.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. trimmed its stake in shares of Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:IART) by 4.8% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 26,604 shares of the life sciences company’s stock after selling 1,344 shares during […]

Veolia to install Anammox wastewater treatment unit in Australia

Veolia Water Technologies and Urban Utilities are working to install Asia Pacific’s first full-scale sidestream ANITA Mox treatment plant this year. A firs

Siemens to supply compression equipment for Pertamina’s Balikpapan Refinery

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG (Erlangen, Germany) has been selected to supply a range of compression and power generation equipment for the Balik

North Sea green-hydrogen project welcomes a new partner

Neptune Energy (London) and DEME Group (Zwijndrecht, Belgiujm) have announced that DEME Offshore is joining the PosHYdon offshore hydrogen pilot as partner

Coldstream closes boat launches on Kalamalka Lake due to high water

Due to continuously rising water levels in Kalamalka Lake, the District of Coldstream has closed all its boat launches.The District of Coldstream announced

SGPDA not to hand over fish market construction work to fisheries dept

NT NETWORK Margao The chairman of South Goa Planning and  Development Authority (SGPDA) Wilfred D’Sa  informed that a collective decision has

SSC exam result in first week of July, HSSC after June 20

NT NETWORK Panaji Indicating that the higher secondary schools for Class XI and Class XII would open in the month of July or August, the Goa Board of Seco

B.C. tourism seeks relief as businesses wait for COVID-19 restrictions to ease

Mid-June earliest for more in-province travel to be authorized

Shadow chancellor says firms getting Covid help should pay back society

Anneliese Dodds told people in County Durham there should be a new social contract with firms that have been supported through the crisis.

HP learn from home essentials boost kids’ education

These days, with the kids enjoying an extended vacation and their parents working from home, most families have found themselves spending more time together. While the new everyday norm has given families more opportunities to bond, it also has its share of challenges, especially for parents who try to keep their kids occupied and continuously learning while staying at home the entire day. Fun learning for little ones Recognizing the parents’ efforts to stimulate their child’s mind and to help prepare them for online education, HP is offering instant playtime ideas and a range of activities to enhance learning at home, as it invites everyone to Print, Play & Learn. The Print, Play & Learn site (https://www8.hp.com/ph/en/printers/printandplay/index.html) provides free worksheets, coloring pages, puzzles and other amazing printable arts and crafts that encourages 2 to 12-year-old kids to discover and explore their creativity, all while having fun. These printable materials are created and curated with partners…

Utilizing Digital Cash Transfers (Mobile Money Services) During COVID – 19 To Reach Vulnerable Groups In Liberia

As COVID-19 continues to change the global landscape fundamentally, it has the potential to trigger devastating social, economic and political crises that will leave deep scars. Cases are rising daily in Africa, the Americas, and Europe. As the coronavirus spreads, businesses and governments, struggling under the weight of the pandemic, are looking to limit cash […]

Flour prices raised by Flour Mills Association

The price of a 20 kg bag of flour has been increased by Rs 120

Belle’s net profit falls 31% to P577m

Belle Corp. said Friday consolidated net income dropped 31 percent in the first quarter to P577 million from P835 million a year ago.

Clark Airport upbeat on new leadership

The recent appointment of former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Aaron Aquino as the new president of the Clark International Airport Corp. is a “positive step towards further strengthening the agency’s capacity to develop the civil aviation complex,” Joshua Bingcang, outgoing officer-in-charge of CIAC, said Friday.

Include Discom liability while fixing states' borrowing, Minister tells finance panel

Include Discom liability while fixing states' borrowing, Minister tells finance panel: In a bid to ensure financial discipline among states, the Power Ministry wants their borrowing limits under FRBM Act .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Abdul Aleem Khan dismisses flour price increase by Mills Association

Pakistan Flour Mills Association had increased the price of flour by Rs 120

US takes action against China over Hong Kong

The president also said the US would be suspending entry of certain Chinese citizens.

Rockwell Land reduces 2020 capex by half to P9b amid Luzon lockdown

Rockwell Land Corp., the property arm of the Lopez group, said Friday it reduced the planned 2020 capital expenditures by half to P9 billion because of the coronavirus pandemic.

4 Lopez firms among 2019 top taxpayers

Four companies under First Philippine Holdings Corp. of the Lopez Group made it to the Finance Department’s initial list of top 100 taxpayers in 2019.

Inflation likely picked up in May

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said inflation likely accelerated to as high as 2.7 percent in May from 2.2 percent in April, driven by higher prices of oil and agricultural products on supply disruptions and natural disaster during the period.

Puregold’s profit climbed 16.8% to P1.76b in Q1

Supermarket chain operator Puregold Price Club Inc. said Friday consolidated net income increased by 16.8 percent in the first quarter to P1.76 billion from P1.51 billion in the same period last year as the coronavirus pandemic boosted demand for essential goods.

Petrol price up by Rs.2, Diesel by Re. 1 from Jun 01

Petrol price up by Rs.2, Diesel by Re. 1 from Jun 01 JAMMU, MAY 28- Government today increased the rate of tax on sale of petrol and diesel in J&K by Rs. 2 per litre and Rs 1 per litre respectively. The new rates will be effective from Ist June 2020. The tax increase on […]

Statistics Canada says first-quarter GDP worst showing since 2009

OTTAWA - Canada's economy had its worst quarterly showing since 2009 through the first three months of 2020 owing to COVID-19, Statistics Canada said Friday

Billionaire Premji Hires Wipro CEO From His Rival Capgemini Thierry Delaporte New CEO

Thierry Delaporte will take over effective July 6, replacing Abidali Z Neemuchwala. Wipro named Thierry Delaporte chief executive officer, recruiting … Billionaire Premji Hires Wipro CEO From His Rival Capgemini Thierry Delaporte New CEO Read More »

Coronavirus to hit peak by July in Pakistan: Chairman NDMA

The Chairman appealed to Pakistanis to follow SOPs to minimize the spread of the coronavirus

The Latest Trends in Faucet Design

Point-of-use (POU) faucets and systems are becoming increasingly important in helping meet consumer demands for safe, high quality drinking water.

The Latest Trends in Faucet Design

Point-of-use (POU) faucets and systems are becoming increasingly important in helping meet consumer demands for safe, high quality drinking water.

MarTech Minute: Criteo’s Retail Media ad platform, Agilify Training’s virtual Scrum Master course

A quick round up of the latest marketing technology news and announcements.

Zydus, Columbia, KD to share 50% beds now

After HC order, these 3 private hospitals agreed to share 213 of 425 beds with AMC for Covid treatment

TRIVIA CONTEST GIVEAWAY: The Art and Colour of General Motors

What nickname did the auto industry insiders give General Motors during the 1940s?

Building Water System Challenges Following COVID-19 Closures

The WQP team has been working remotely in response to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, since mid-March, and our office building has been