Shares fell 29.6p to 326.7p. The poor home services performance overshadowed a group-wide revenue increase of five per cent to £165.3m, with adjusted operating profit rising by three per cent. "We are now refocusing on our core energy switching proposition", the company said. As at 30 June 2017, the group had net cash of £17.7mln (2016: £10.7mln), even after spending £20mln spent to date of the £40mln share buyback announced in February. Lire la suite »
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Government risks making immigration policy 'in the dark', peers warn
This is one of the main findings of the Brexit and the Labour Market report published today by House of Lords Economics Affairs Committee. "Without greatly improved statistics, the government will be formulating policy in the dark", it warned. Lire la suite »
MasterCard wins United Kingdom class action fight, appeal may be on the cards
The tribunal's decision marks another victory for MasterCard in its prolonged battles with consumers and retailers over the bank-to-bank fees it sets. "We welcome the Competition Appeal Tribunal's judgment refusing certification for the proposed collective action", said a spokesperson for Mastercard . Lire la suite »
Stifel Nicolaus Reaffirms "Buy" Rating for CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX)
The stock of CONSOL Energy Inc. (NYSE: CNX ) is a huge mover today! Turning to Hancock Holding Company (NASDAQ:HBHC), its shares were trading at $46.5 a retreat of $-3.25, on the trading floor. Another trade for 2,500 shares valued at $42,425 was bought by Lally-Green Maureen . LANIGAN BERNARD JR bought 41,200 shares worth $698,356. $66,832 worth of CONSOL Energy Inc. Lire la suite »
The Analysts Set Newfield Exploration Company (NFX) PT at $47.67
The stock of Newfield Exploration Co. The stock declined 2.38% or $0.64 reaching $26.26 per share. Millennium Management Ltd has invested 0.15% in Newfield Exploration Co. UBS reinitiated the shares of NDAQ in report on Tuesday, January 12 with "Buy" rating. China Overseas Ld & Invt Ltd (CAOVY) was raised too. Analysts await AmerisourceBergen Corp. Lire la suite »
Pillar Pacific Capital Management LLC Boosts Position in Schlumberger NV (SLB)
Moreover, we appreciate the company's greater reliance on global market where operations are expected to be boosted in late 2017 and 2018. "Hence, the oilfield services player is losing the opportunity to get many profitable contracts from the shale drillers of late". Lire la suite »
Balaji Telefilms zooms almost 9% on RIL stake buy nod
At the AGM, he also said that RIL's deal last month with British energy major BP on joint investment of $6 billion across the entire energy value chain in India was a major highlight of RIL's oil and gas business in the past year. Capital expenditure was principally on account of ongoing projects in the petrochemicals and refining business at Jamnagar and digital services business. Lire la suite »
Zouma completes loan move to Stoke
However, in signing the new contract with Chelsea , the club believes Zouma can be an asset for them in the future, once he proves himself back fully fit. The Potters have now tempted him away from west London, though, and he should be a major asset for manager Mark Hughes . The arrival of Antonio Rudiger from Roma in a £34million deal last week and the return of defender Andreas Christensen from his two-year loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach means Zouma would have faced an even ... Lire la suite »
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) Stake Cut by Paloma Partners Management Co
Choice Hotels International, Inc is a hotel franchisor. The lowest target is $38 while the high is $6800. Also, the number of investment professionals holding Choice Hotels International Inc in their top 10 stock positions was flat from 1 to 1 for the same number. Lire la suite »
The ValuEngine Upgrades DBV Technologies SA (NASDAQ:DBVT) to "Hold"
Shares of DBV Technologies (DBVT) opened at 43.24 on Friday. 06/23/2017 - Deutsche Bank began new coverage on DBV Technologies S.A. giving the company a "buy" rating . Emory University increased its stake in DBV Technologies by 7.9% in the first quarter. Emory University now owns 62,884 shares of the company's stock worth $2,215,000 after buying an additional 4,628 shares in the last quarter. Lire la suite »
Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) Earning Somewhat Favorable News Coverage, Report Finds
It has underperformed by 3.93% the S&P500. Therefore 67% are positive. Apollo Education had 5 analyst reports since October 23, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Since February 24, 2017, it had 1 buying transaction, and 3 sales for $18.83 million activity. 10,000 shares were sold by Henderson Robert S , worth $2.51M. Lire la suite »
GE's latest earnings are a last-chance showing for its CEO
Revenue fell 12 percent to $29.56 billion as weakness in its energy connections business offset strength in renewables and power units. Net profit slumped 59 percent to $1.34 billion, or 15 cents a share, in the quarter ended June 30, from $3.30 billion, or 36 cents a share, a year earlier. Lire la suite »
Navient Corporation (NASDAQ:NAVI) Short Interest Up 28.4% in June
Navient Corp (NASDAQ:NAVI) has risen 12.24% since July 17, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 4.46% the S&P500. About 598,451 shares traded. Analysts are expecting EPS growth rates to be at -17.80% this quarter and EPS estimate for next year reflect 8.43% growth rate. The current consensus rating on Navient Corporation (NASDAQ:NAVI) is Hold (Score: 2.33) with a consensus target price of $18.83 per share, a potential 26.14% upside. Lire la suite »
Khloe Kardashian Taunted About Her Parentage As OJ Simpson Released From Prison
Simpson is Khloe's biological father, but the reality star has publicly denied such accusations and maintained that Robert Kardashian is her real dad. Now she's having to deal with yet more abuse about her paternity. "Overnight, I was the subject of hate letters and phone calls at all hours of the day and night". Lire la suite »
La BCE toujours prête à soutenir l'économie
Mario Draghi a en effet insisté ce jeudi sur le fait que l'inflation en zone euro n'avait pas encore atteint le niveau voulu par la BCE , ajoutant qu'il fallait donc se montrer "patient" avant d'envisager tout changement de cap de la politique monétaire. Lire la suite »
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (EEFT) Now Covered by Analysts at DA Davidson
It has underperformed by 94.57% the S&P500. Euronet Worldwide Inc now has $4.62 billion valuation. (NASDAQ:EEFT) in a report released on Wednesday. EEFT's profit would be $52.81 million giving it 21.87 P/E if the $1.02 EPS is correct. Moreover, Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale has 0% invested in Euronet Worldwide , Inc. (NASDAQ:EEFT). 26,100 were accumulated by Ubs Asset Management Americas. Lire la suite »
GE profit falls 59 percent; cash flow up in quarter
Since the outcome of the Board's succession planning process was announced in June, John and I have been spending a lot of time together discussing this unique role and what he can expect in the months and years ahead. GE also noted that its backlog during the quarter rose 2% year over year to $326.8 billion. "We're looking forward to a smooth transition of the CEO position on August 1, when John Flannery becomes CEO". Lire la suite »
Turkish PM calls for cool heads as Germany tightens stance
Turkey continues to regard Germany as a "strategic partner in Europe", Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said a day after Berlin toughened its stance against Ankara following the jailing of a Peter Steudtner and five other activists, who were accused of links to terror groups. Lire la suite »
Lumbard & Kellner LLC Invests $515000 in Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP)
The stock has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $108.07. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC raised its stake in Check Point Software Technologies by 13.9% in the first quarter. had 41 analyst reports since September 10, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.09 earnings per share. Lire la suite »
The SBA Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:SBAC) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research
The Return on Investment (ROI) ratio of SBA Communications Corp. The stock increased 0.71% or $0.97 during the last trading session, reaching $138.46. 35 funds opened positions while 110 raised stakes. Ibm Retirement Fund owns 11,650 shares. Sit Inv Assoc owns 51,565 shares. The firm has a Return on Assets (ROA) value of 10.00%. Lire la suite »
Paddling students approved in Texas school district under new rule
But one district in Texas has decided that a good old fashioned paddlin' may instill some morals in some of their children. A South Texas school district has approved a new disciplinary policy that allows paddling as a means of punishing students. Lire la suite »
TR Zeliang wins trust vote in Nagaland assembly
He won the floor test with 47 votes; 11 had voted against him. "As per the Tenth Schedule amendment of 2006, an elected member of any party can not be declared unattached in the Assembly even though he is expelled by the party", Yeptho, an MLA, asserted. Lire la suite »
Jefferies Group Comments on Encana Corp's Q2 2017 Earnings (TSE:ECA)
First Republic Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in Encana Corporation during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $140,000. BlackRock Inc. The data is represented graphically by fluctuating between a value of 0 and 100. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 13th. Causeway Capital Management LLC increased its position in Encana Corporation by 95.2% in the first quarter. Lire la suite »
Hwy. 400 closed south of Bradford after flammable liquid spill
The crash caused the truck to spill what is believed to be a paint thinner. He also says the closure between Highways 88 and 9 is still in force. Both Bradford fire and Barrie hazmat crews are on scene. As a precaution, some people living around the area and people stuck in their vehicles are being evacuated. That section of the highway was closed for nearly 12 hours after a collision between a tractor trailer and a auto. Lire la suite »
Robotique : Des élèves tunisiens médaillés à Washington
C'est ce qu'a annoncé, mardi, la page officielle de l'ambassade tunisienne aux Etats-Unis. La Tunisie a brillé parmi 160 pays participants en décrochant le premier prix "Al-Khwarizmi Award for Outstanding Supporter" et le deuxième prix " Albert Einstein Awards for Global International Excellence ". Lire la suite »