U.S. home sales fell to a 2017 low in July

U.S. home sales fell to a 2017 low in July

25.08.2017

Sales of multifamily homes decreased by 4.8% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 600,000 units. The inventory of existing homes for sale fell year over year for the 26 consecutive month and was estimated at 1.92 million, down 9 percent from a year earlier.

Police Officer Joins 92 Year Old Woman Dancing Alone

Police Officer Joins 92 Year Old Woman Dancing Alone

25.08.2017

Lenz takes ahold of Seiver's hands and the two swing their hips back and forth as a huge smile shows on Seiver's face. Instead of stopping it, Sgt. Lenz pulled the patrol auto over, turned up her radio, and joined in. She and Seiver have seen each other three times since they shared their dance, and Lenz considers her a good friend now. "Yup, yup, always dancing", Tammie said about her mom.

New airline adds worldwide flights from Cincinnati

New airline adds worldwide flights from Cincinnati

25.08.2017

Airport spokesperson Mindy Kershner said the low-priced transantlantic airline will begin offering flights from CVG to Iceland in May 2018. WOW isn't the only budget carrier from Europe to head to our shores in search of customers, of course.

Toshiba eyes selling chip unit to Western Digital-led group

Toshiba eyes selling chip unit to Western Digital-led group

25.08.2017

Western Digital, an American company and joint venture partner of Toshiba, is likely to team up with USA investment fund Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co, the state-backed Innovation Network Corp. The Japan-U.S. -South Korean consortium had been its favored suitor, but talks stalled, the sources said. The two sides aim to reach a deal within the month.

Daring reporter wiped out by monster wave as typhoon batters Hong Kong

Daring reporter wiped out by monster wave as typhoon batters Hong Kong

25.08.2017

Officials said 153 people were injured in Macau, while in Hong Kong more than 120 were hurt. At the Asian close Wednesday, 380 CST bunker fuel for delivery in Hong Kong was assessed at $325/mt, down $1/mt from Tuesday. Power outages in neighboring Guangdong Province, which supplies almost 90 percent of Macau's electricity, cascaded into outages across the territory, forcing casino operators, a hospital and mobile phone company CTM to switch to backup generators.

Audi will harvest solar energy to power its next-gen electric vehicles

Audi will harvest solar energy to power its next-gen electric vehicles

25.08.2017

As the first step, Audi and Alta Devices will integrate solar cells into a panoramic glass roof. The energy generated from these solar cells would power the vehicle's accessories like the air conditioning or seat heaters. "The range of electric cars plays a decisive role for our customers", said Bernd Martens , member of Audi Board of Management in a statement . Figuring it out would be "a milestone along the way to achieving sustainable, emission-free mobility", Martens added.

Is Signet Jewelers Ltd. (SIG) a Buy? The Stock Rises Again

Is Signet Jewelers Ltd. (SIG) a Buy? The Stock Rises Again

25.08.2017

Clearbridge Investments LLC now owns 1,295,909 shares of the company's stock valued at $89,768,000 after buying an additional 821,914 shares during the last quarter. The dividend yield will be $2.35. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 26th. Signet , whose banners include Kay Jewelers and Zales, said that it has agreed to acquire R2Net, owner of online jewelry retailer JamesAllen.com, for $328 million in an all cash transaction.

Barcelona abandon plans to sign Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri

Barcelona abandon plans to sign Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri

25.08.2017

Jean Michael Seri to Barcelona is now off! Jean Michael Seri's agent, Franklin Mala has claimed that Paris Saint-Germain want to hijack the Nice midfielder from Barca. Mundo Deportivo , under the headline "No to Seri", say the £36m deal was nearly done, however coaches at Barca put the brakes on the move. "No, it wasn't my last match with Nice".

Sky Plc (SKY) Receives Consensus Recommendation of

Sky Plc (SKY) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts

25.08.2017

Millennium Mgmt Lc has 0.18% invested in Laredo Petroleum Inc (NYSE:LPI) for 6.22 million shares. Cornerstone Invest Ltd Llc reported 0.01% of its portfolio in Hays plc (LON:HAS). Barclays PLC reissued an "equal weight" rating on shares of Hays plc in a research report on Wednesday, July 19th. Peel Hunt maintained Novae Group Plc (LON:NVA) rating on Friday, April 28.

Alternative mechanism for banks' merger

Alternative mechanism for banks' merger

25.08.2017

The consolidation plan comes at a time when most public sector banks have seen a pile up of bad loans. Consolidation will improve capacity of the banking system to absorb shocks, Jaitley said. Almost 70 percent of SBI's network lies in rural and semi urban areas. In that sense, the bank serves to unite India through a uniform banking culture.