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You Could Get a Blue Tick From Twitter, Too!
In January, Twitter noted that blocking world leaders from the platform would "hamper necessary discussion around their words and actions", following an incident where US President Donald Trump inexplicably taunted North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un over the size of his "nuclear button". [Full Article...]
Soju diplomacy: how Pyongyang dinner eased path towards Kim-Trump May summit
Rodman is one of the scant few Americans to meet Kim Jong Un , and called him "a friend for life". Vice President Pence said Friday that Kim's offer to meet with Trump is evidence that the pressure campaign is working. He said he would like to "straighten things out" between North Korea and the United States, but also said that Kim is " probably a madman". And now the North has landed a face... [Full Article...]
Chickasaw Capital Management LLC Sells 510 Shares of Walt Disney Co (DIS)
Its shares last traded at a price of $104.03 per share. It has underperformed by 7.44% the S&P500. The stock of Great-West Lifeco Inc. (NASDAQ:IBTX) is a huge mover today! About 833,894 shares traded. Utd Cap Fin Advisers holds 367,802 shares. Capital Intll Ltd Ca, a California-based fund reported 98,650 shares. Laurel Grove Capital LLC's holdings in Walt Disney were worth $5,279,000 as of its mos... [Full Article...]
United Kingdom govt resists push for 'latte levy'
Yesterday the committee chairman, Labour MP Mary Creagh , called for a coffee cup charge to echo the success of the 5p plastic bag charge, which was introduced after a Mail campaign. "The current system does not work for coffee cups, and so the Committee has asked the NAO to specifically report on the effectiveness of the PRN system". [Full Article...]
China accuses Trump of damaging global trade with tariffs
But Wang said in a press briefing on the sidelines of the annual National People's Congress session that "China will certainly make an appropriate and necessary response" if the tariffs are put in place. The US, which only this week increased its sanctions on Pyongyang over the death of Mr Kim's brother Kim jong-nam, has said it is open to talking to North Korea , but only if it commits to denu... [Full Article...]
Inc. Buys 675 Shares of Anheuser Busch Inbev NV (BUD)
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ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) has risen 9.50% since March 2, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 30.14% the S&P500. Anheuser Busch Inbev (NYSE: BUD ) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 1st. Deutsche Bank maintained Salesforce.com, inc. (NASDAQ:REIT) rating on Monday, May 23. Soroban Capital Partners Lp who had been investing in Anheuser Busch Inbev Sa/Nv (Call... [Full Article...]
Walmart US Associates To Receive Cash Bonuses
Locally, there are Wal-Mart stores at 1300 Route 22 in Phillipsburg; 3722 Easton-Nazareth Highway in Lower Nazareth Township ; 3926 Linden Street in Bethlehem Township ; and 2601 MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township . Walmart associates earn quarterly bonuses as part of an overall incentive plan created to reward associates whose stores achieve sales and customer services goals. [Full Article...]
Toys R Us preparing for liquidation, may close all U.S. stores
Officials had hoped the US operations would emerge with a new business model and less debt. In January, the chain announced plans to close 184 stores , or about 20% of its roughly 800 USA stores. Like many traditional retailers, Toys R Us has struggled to maintain sales amid declining customer traffic in brick-and-mortar locations and the rise of e-commerce competitors like Amazon. [Full Article...]