Huge Exxon oil refinery damaged by heavy rain from Harvey

Huge Exxon oil refinery damaged by heavy rain from Harvey

01.09.2017

The company did try to identify the chemicals that were released in initial findings this week, with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality . " Actions were taken to minimize emissions and to restore the refinery to normal operations ". Meanwhile, other ExxonMobil facilities in the Gulf Coast remain in operation, but all those offshore facilities affected by the storm have had personnel evacuated.

US Home Price Continues to Rise

US Home Price Continues to Rise

01.09.2017

The biggest annual increases were in Seattle, up 13.4 percent, and Portland, which was 8.2 percent higher than in June 2016. It was the sixth consecutive month of an all time high in prices at a national level. Before factoring in a seasonal adjustment, the National Index posted a month-over-month gain of 0.9 percent while the 10-City and 20-City Composites each reported a 0.7 percent increase in June.

Apple Negotiating Over Apple TV 4K Movie Cost

Apple Negotiating Over Apple TV 4K Movie Cost

01.09.2017

But in addition to this a new Apple TV with 4K capabilities is also likely to be showcased. Apparently an executive at one studio said, "I wouldn't tell Apple how to price their iPads". Some are a little lower with some being a little higher than $30, but most are around that mark. People with knowledge of the talks say that Hollywood isn't happy with that price and wants Apple to charge $5 to $10 more for 4K movies.

Hurricane Harvey forces cruise ship to dock in Miami

Hurricane Harvey forces cruise ship to dock in Miami

01.09.2017

Carnival said based on the uncertainty of the port closure, the August 26th sailings of Carnival Valor and Carnival Freedom , and the August 27th departure of Carnival Breeze , will now be canceled. Carnival, which had previously canceled the five-day Carnival Valor sailing from Galveston departing August 26, also canceled the next Carnival Valor cruise leaving August 31.

Joel Osteen: Houston megachurch to shelter people if needed

Joel Osteen: Houston megachurch to shelter people if needed

01.09.2017

He suggested that social media had been responsible for the "false narrative" that his church was refusing to help. CNN reports that Lakewood Church has since opened its doors to Hurricane Harvey evacuees. Photos provided by the church Monday to CNN show flooding inside a building and on a street. In a post on Twitter Saturday, Osteen said he was praying for those affected by the storm, which has dumped 20 to 40 inches of rain on the Houston area alone, with more on the way.

Insider WATSON DAVID N sold 19578 Shares Of Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)

Insider WATSON DAVID N sold 19578 Shares Of Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)

01.09.2017

It has outperformed by 12.26% the S&P500. Alcobra Limited Ord (NASDAQ:ADHD) had a decrease of 9.7% in short interest. CNP's SI was 8.75M shares in August as released by FINRA. Grand Jean Capital Management Inc owns 228,202 shares. On Friday, March 24 the insider BLOCK ARTHUR R sold $380,407. The company has market cap of $57.39 billion.

Gasoline future prices jump in Harvey's wake due to refinery disruptions

Gasoline future prices jump in Harvey's wake due to refinery disruptions

01.09.2017

In Libya, militia pipeline blockades closed three oilfields and forced state-run National Oil Corp to declare force majeure at several sites. Research director Jackie Forrest of ARC Financial in Calgary said she expects Harvey's effect on the gasoline market could match that of Katrina 12 years ago and result in higher fuel prices in the US and Canada that last well into November.

Analyst Stock Ratings: Tenet Healthcare Corp. (THC), Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras (PBR)

01.09.2017

Petróleo Brasileiro SA will aim to launch the initial public offering of fuel distribution unit BR Distribuidora SA by early December after having fixed a hefty debt issue that afflicted the subsidiary for years, Chairman Nelson Carvalho said on Friday.

The Finish Line, Inc. (FINL) Price Target Cut to $9.00

The Finish Line, Inc. (FINL) Price Target Cut to $9.00

01.09.2017

Covering sell-side analysts have recently weighed in on shares of The Finish Line, Inc. The rating was upgraded by Monness Crespi & Hardt to "Buy" on Monday, March 28. If you are reading this piece of content on another domain, it was copied illegally and reposted in violation of worldwide copyright laws. The Finish Line, Inc .

American energy supplies hit with closure of major pipeline

American energy supplies hit with closure of major pipeline

01.09.2017

Colonial Pipeline Co . has shut down main lines that provide a key fuel link between Texas and the US east coast market, which influences prices in eastern Canada. Valero Energy Corp . and Royal Dutch Shell Plc , both major Gulf Coast refiners, told wholesale customers Wednesday they don't have enough gasoline and diesel to sell retail suppliers.