What happened Continue Reading Below Shares of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) collapsed on Wednesday, falling as much as 14.2% after the airline reported third-quarter earnings. Alaska Air’s profit missed analyst estimates by only a penny, coming in at $2.24 per share, adjusted for one-time items, versus analyst expectations of […]
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Opposition boycott overshadows Kenya election re-run
Staff from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) sort ballot materials for a presidential election re-run in Kisumu, Kenya, October 26, 2017. REUTERS/Baz Ratner October 26, 2017 NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenyans vote on Thursday in a presidential election re-run overshadowed by an opposition boycott that will almost certainly hand […]
U.S. oil prices extend decline on crude inventory build
U.S. oil prices extended declines on Thursday after government data showed a surprise climb in U.S. crude inventories. Continue Reading Below NYMEX crude for December delivery was down 2 cents at $52.16 a barrel by 0107 GMT, after ending the last session down 29 cents, or 0.6 percent. London Brent […]
Weinstein Co. targeted in new claims of sexual misconduct
NEW YORK – Attorney Gloria Allred on Wednesday pressed The Weinstein Co. to create a “substantial” fund to pay out settlements to alleged victims of the film’s company’s former co-chairman Harvey Weinstein. Continue Reading Below Allred, in her second press conference in two days, revealed the latest woman — actress […]
The Latest: Senate begins debating bipartisan budget deal
HARTFORD, Conn. – The Latest on the Connecticut Senate voting on a bipartisan budget compromise (all times local): Continue Reading Below 11 p.m. The Connecticut Senate has begun debating a bipartisan two-year state budget. Both Democratic and Republican leaders said Wednesday they expect the plan will pass with strong support. […]
NAACP advises black travelers not to fly American Airlines
The NAACP sent out an advisory on Tuesday night urging African-American travelers not to use American Airlines, one of the nation’s largest air carriers. The civil rights organization, which appointed a new president just three days ago, accused the airline of a “pattern of disturbing incidents.” “We have today taken […]
The Latest: Ivanka Trump pitches child tax credits on Hill
WASHINGTON – The Latest on Republican plans to overhaul the tax code (all times local): Continue Reading Below 10:20 p.m. Ivanka Trump is teaming up with Republican legislators to ensure the GOP tax-overhaul package includes an expansion of the child tax credit. The White House adviser and presidential daughter appeared […]
Japan industry minister Seko: Kobe Steel, Nissan ‘unique problems’
Japan’s Minister of Economy,Trade and Industry Hiroshige Seko arrives at Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s official residence in Tokyo, Japan August 3, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai October 26, 2017 TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshige Seko said on Thursday the recent scandals at Kobe Steel <5406.T> and Nissan Motor […]
Trump says Russia hurting U.S. efforts on North Korea nuclear issue
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before awarding the Medal of Honor to Vietnam War Veteran, retired Army Capt. Gary Rose, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., October 23, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts October 26, 2017 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on […]
GE, Microsoft to announce deeper industrial internet partnership
Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella and General Electric Chief Executive John Flannery speak at General Electric Company’s Minds + Machines conference in San Francisco, California, U.S., October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Alwyn Scott October 26, 2017 By Alwyn Scott SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – General Electric Co <GE.N> and Microsoft Corp <MSFT.O> are […]