Global News Network: February 2018

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Dick’s Sporting Goods to stop selling assault-style rifles

The changes, which will take immediate effect , come after the Valentine’s Day massacre that killed 17—mostly students—at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida."Dick’s Sporting Goods to stop selling assault-style rifles" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2BWbyyS

US 4Q GDP growth revised down to 2.5%

The downward revision to the fourth-quarter GDP growth estimate largely reflected a smaller inventory build than previously reported. It was in line with economists' expectations."US 4Q GDP growth revised down to 2.5%" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2BY8SB5

Greece eases capital controls ahead of bailout exit

The Greek government has eased capital controls put in place during the summer of 2015 when the country's future in the euro currency was in the balance."Greece eases capital controls ahead of bailout exit" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2BVJhbK

Dick's to stop selling assault-style rifles in its stores

Dick's Sporting Goods will immediately end sales of assault-style rifles in its stores and won't sell guns to anyone under 21 years old following the school massacre in Parkland, Florida."Dick's to stop selling assault-style rifles in its stores" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2F24V0A

NFL gets Pizza Hut to replace Papa John's as official pizza sponsor

The NFL and Pizza Hut announced Wednesday the Texas-based restaurant chain will become the league’s official pizza sponsor, a rapid replacement for Papa John’s Tuesday it would no longer sponsor the league."NFL gets Pizza Hut to replace Papa John's as official pizza sponsor" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2ovQUOA

Lowe's 4Q profit miss overshadows impressive store sales

Lowe's is posting disappointing profit numbers for the fourth quarter, sending shares down 8 percent before the opening bell."Lowe's 4Q profit miss overshadows impressive store sales" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2F2clgz

Redfin Revenue Soars 43%

The real estate broker's low fees are resonating with home sellers."Redfin Revenue Soars 43%" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2GQL6WT

Dick's Sporting Goods, one of the nation's largest outdoor gear retailers, ends sale of assault-style rifles in stores

Dick's Sporting Goods, one of the nation's largest outdoor gear retailers, ends sale of assault-style rifles in stores."Dick's Sporting Goods, one of the nation's largest outdoor gear retailers, ends sale of assault-style rifles in stores" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2FFfqUE

Online retail stifling pharmaceutical industry, Bayer CEO says

The agricultural giant is ramping up innovation to keep up with online trends."Online retail stifling pharmaceutical industry, Bayer CEO says" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2BZBc5I

Why the Irish border is a bugbear in Brexit negotiations

After Britain leaves the European Union in 2019, the 310-mile (500-kilometer) border between Northern Ireland and Ireland will be the U.K.'s only land frontier with a member of the bloc."Why the Irish border is a bugbear in Brexit negotiations" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2FCN8dy

Germany's troubled HSH Nordbank sold to private investors

Two regional governments in Germany have sold troubled HSH Nordbank to private investors for around 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion)."Germany's troubled HSH Nordbank sold to private investors" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2EZh9mN

Bayer CEO on consumer business weakness in US

Bayer AG CEO Werner Baumann on earnings, the company's deal with Monsanto and investing in the U.S."Bayer CEO on consumer business weakness in US" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2oz9rtp

Toys R Us goes into administration in Britain, putting 3,000 jobs at risk

The toy retailer has struggled in Britain in recent years as shoppers increasingly prefer to spend online rather than visit its large out-of-town stores."Toys R Us goes into administration in Britain, putting 3,000 jobs at risk" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2EXLbLH

Amazon looks to lease new Boston office, mayor announces

Amazon is seeking a new office in Boston's Seaport District, a move that could bring 2,000 employees to the city in the next few years."Amazon looks to lease new Boston office, mayor announces" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2CqBZ0C

What to Do When You Get Paid Less than Your Co-Workers

It can happen for a good reason, but you can fix it."What to Do When You Get Paid Less than Your Co-Workers" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2EXVFL8

Warren Buffett's Latest Advice for Surviving a Stock Market Crash

Here’s Warren Buffett’s latest nugget of investment wisdom you need to hear."Warren Buffett's Latest Advice for Surviving a Stock Market Crash" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2EZcVLX

British arm of retailer Toys R Us goes into administration

The British arm of Toys R Us has gone into insolvency administration, putting 3,200 jobs at risk."British arm of retailer Toys R Us goes into administration" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2oBBiZh

Eurozone inflation falls again despite decade-high growth

Official figures show that inflation across the 19-country eurozone fell in February for the third month running even though the region is growing at its fastest rate in a decade."Eurozone inflation falls again despite decade-high growth" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2FcJidp

EU unveils its first draft of Brexit legal agreement, based on progress so far

EU unveils its first draft of Brexit legal agreement, based on progress so far."EU unveils its first draft of Brexit legal agreement, based on progress so far" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2ox8oKq

Lowe's reports higher-than-expected same store sales

Lowe's Companies sales growth at established stores in the fourth quarter beat analysts' estimates on Wednesday, as the No.2 U.S. home improvement chain got a boost from higher customer traffic in an improving housing market."Lowe's reports higher-than-expected same store sales" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2BVtzgN

Son of India's former finance minister arrested

An opposition official says the son of India's former finance minister has been arrested as part of a financial misconduct investigation."Son of India's former finance minister arrested" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2HTvP8H

German food bank hands out access cards for Germans only

A food bank in western Germany has gone ahead with plans to exclude any more foreigners from accessing its services, despite an uproar across the country but applause from the far-right."German food bank hands out access cards for Germans only" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2F2QpSf

Adidas CEO says sales grew 15-20 pct in 2017

Sales at German sportswear firm Adidas rose between 15 and 20 percent to more than 20 billion euros ($24 billion) in 2017."Adidas CEO says sales grew 15-20 pct in 2017" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2HRogzn

Hope Hicks Acknowledges She Sometimes Tells White Lies for Trump

By NICHOLAS FANDOS via NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2Fdx6cB The New York Times

The Crypto Miner Revolutionizing the Sector

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Fontmania - Write on Photos --> Free

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Stocks little changed as Investors remain cautious following Powell testimony

Equity futures were little changed, the morning after new Fed Chair Jerome Powell testified before a House Committee on the outlook for inflation and interest rate increases."Stocks little changed as Investors remain cautious following Powell testimony" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2CqWGcU

Global shares fall after US Fed chief says he's optimistic

Asian shares slid in subdued trading Wednesday after the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve said that he's feeling more optimistic about the economy."Global shares fall after US Fed chief says he's optimistic" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2GMtxa4

Supermarket giant Ahold Delhaize 4th-quarter profit soars

Ahold Delhaize, the Dutch-Belgian operator of supermarket chains including Stop & Shop and Giant in the United States, says fourth-quarter net profit soared by more than 300 percent to 744 million euros ($909 million) from the same period a year ago, when one-off costs of 243 million euros dented profits."Supermarket giant Ahold Delhaize 4th-quarter profit soars" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2CosKhu

Oil prices fall on weak Asian industry data, rise in U.S. supply

Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday as weak Chinese factory data triggered concerns of an economic slowdown that could lower oil demand."Oil prices fall on weak Asian industry data, rise in U.S. supply" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2Cqq17j

End of Month Roundup: February’s Cryptocurrency Winners and Losers

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Democrats can’t win by attacking tax cuts: Kennedy

FBN’s Kennedy discusses the growing popularity of President Trump’s tax bill."Democrats can’t win by attacking tax cuts: Kennedy" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2t14wGf

Air Force One: A look at other Boeing deals involving Trump

Over the course of the president’s first year in office, Boeing has sometimes signed agreements at the White House."Air Force One: A look at other Boeing deals involving Trump" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2sXuYkg

Mueller’s Russia probe zeroes in: When did Trump decide to run?

The president has said that Russian meddling began long before he embarked on his campaign."Mueller’s Russia probe zeroes in: When did Trump decide to run?" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2ouNRGl

Brad Parscale: Trump’s digital money man takes 2020 campaign reins

Winning the White House is big business and big money"Brad Parscale: Trump’s digital money man takes 2020 campaign reins" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2BTXkP3

NRA boycotters are winning; that’s not good: Varney

FBN's Stuart Varney weighs in on the NRA boycotts."NRA boycotters are winning; that’s not good: Varney" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2CpwZJQ

Trump to name political strategist Brad Parscale to manage 2020 re-election

The decision comes as Trump looks to get started early on planning his 2020 re-election bid"Trump to name political strategist Brad Parscale to manage 2020 re-election" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2oAkmSY

US durable goods orders down 3.7 percent in January

New orders for long-lasting manufactured goods fell 3.7 percent in January, the biggest decline since July 2017, following two months of increases that reflected strength in the country's industry."US durable goods orders down 3.7 percent in January" via FOX BIZ http://ift.tt/2CL2QjW

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

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