FILE PHOTO: The Union Flag and a European Union flag fly near the Elizabeth Tower, housing the Big Ben bell in Parliament Square in central London, Britain September 9, 2017. REUTERS/Tolga Akmen March 7, 2018 By Gabriela Baczynska and Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union on Wednesday offered […]
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Dollar Tree same-store sales, forecast disappoint; shares fall
FILE PHOTO: A shopping cart is seen inside a Dollar Tree discount store in Garden City, New York, U.S., May 23, 2016. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo March 7, 2018 (Reuters) – Discount store operator Dollar Tree Inc <DLTR.O> reported disappointing holiday quarter results, hurt by lower-than-expected sales at both Dollar Tree […]
Dick Bove: Loss of Cohn’s expertise in White House could result in bad trade deals and higher inflation
As is well known by now, Gary Cohn has resigned his position as President Donald Trump’s key economic advisor. His loss is critical. Cohn, who was president of Goldman Sachs before joining the Trump administration last year, has a lifetime of experience operating in the financial sector, and he is […]
Commerce secretary on Trump tariffs: “We’re not trying to blow up the world”
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross defended President Trump’s proposed steel and aluminum tariffs amid widespread concerns from world leaders. “We’re not trying to blow up the world. There’s no intention of that,” Ross said in an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Thursday. Ross also denied that the administration wants a […]
U.S. trade deficit hits more than nine-year high as exports falter
FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers are seen at the Port Newark Container Terminal in Newark, New Jersey, U.S. on July 2, 2009. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo March 7, 2018 By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. trade deficit increased to a more than nine-year high in January, with the shortfall with […]
“This whole neighborhood will be underwater”: Storm pounds East Coast
“This whole neighborhood will be underwater” 12:19 p.m.: Homeowners in one coastal town in Massachusetts are hoping last-ditch repairs to a seawall will prevent the worst, CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan reports. More than 300 homes in Duxbury are at risk of being destroyed. “This whole neighborhood will be underwater […]
Nor’easter delivers heavy snow, rain, wind from Pa. to Maine
“This whole neighborhood will be underwater” 12:19 p.m.: Homeowners in one coastal town in Massachusetts are hoping last-ditch repairs to a seawall will prevent the worst, CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan reports. More than 300 homes in Duxbury are at risk of being destroyed. “This whole neighborhood will be underwater […]
Nor’easter delivers heavy snow, rain, wind from Pa. to Me.
CBS/AP March 7, 2018, 9:33 AM Last Updated Mar 7, 2018 10:27 AM EST March is still coming in like a lion in the Northeast, where the second big storm in five days is likely to cause more widespread damage. Heavy snow started falling early Wednesday morning across the region. […]
British prime minister calls out opposition leader for ‘mansplaining’
During the often rowdy prime minster’s questions session in the British Parliament today, Theresa May brought her A game, slapping down Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn for “mansplaining” to her. “Tomorrow is International Women’s Day,” Corbyn started, “a chance to celebrate how far we’ve come … but also reflect on […]
Ex-porn star suing Trump wants public to “know the truth,” lawyer says
The lawyer for adult film star Stormy Daniels says his client should be free to give her account of her relationship with Donald Trump. A lawsuit filed Tuesday says a nondisclosure agreement signed by Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, is “legally null and void.” The suit alleges that […]