The lawsuit comes after an attorney for the university sent a letter Friday to Spencer associate and Georgia State University graduate student Cameron Padgett that said while the school “values freedom of speech,” the request to rent space for Spencer represents a “substantial risk to public safety.” Columbus attorney Michael […]
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3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks jumped last week, buoyed by strong earnings reports that helped send the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) past 23,000 points for the first time in its history. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) didn’t have quite as big a week, but both indexes set new highs are are up significantly in 2017. Continue […]
Troopers say 10 injured in S. Carolina school bus collisions
South Carolina state troopers say 10 people, including eight students, were injured when two school buses were involved in related crashes. Troopers tell local media outlets both collisions happened Saturday afternoon on Highway 11 in Pickens County. Authorities say that one bus rear-ended a car. That caused a second bus […]
2 bowling alley staff ‘taken hostage’ in central England
A gunman who reportedly held two employees hostage at a central England bowling alley was arrested Sunday night after armed police moved in. He was treated at the scene and taken to a hospital for treatment. The two workers held for roughly four hours were released unharmed, police and ambulance […]
Direct Catalonia crisis key risk to Spain rating: S&P
October 22, 2017 By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – S&P Global said on Wednesday it had no specific view on whether or not Spain reinstates direct rule over Catalonia, but is instead waiting to see whether the crisis does any sustained damage to a robust economic recovery. S&P has a […]
Fidelity has staff meeting on sex harassment after 2 leave
WASHINGTON – The manager of Fidelity Investments’ stock-picking unit held an emergency meeting last week to reiterate the firm’s policies against sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior, a person familiar with the matter said. Continue Reading Below The meeting followed the departure of two portfolio managers earlier this month after one […]
Better Buy: Kroger vs. Costco
Peter Lynch once said retail investors should “invest in what you know,” and it’s likely that a lot of readers will have shopped at either Kroger (NYSE: KR) or Costco (NASDAQ: COST) recently. Kroger is the largest pure-play supermarket in the country, operating under brand names Kroger, Ralphs, King Soopers, and others. Meanwhile, Costco […]
5 Habits That’ll Keep You From Getting Rich
We all want to accumulate wealth, either during our careers or in time for retirement. However, countless Americans wind up sabotaging their efforts by repeating the same critical errors. Here are just a few of the habits that’ll prevent you from amassing your fortune. Continue Reading Below 1. Gambling Though […]
3 Reasons to Stay Away From Qualcomm
Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) has been under siege this year. The chipmaker’s business has run into trouble thanks to a feud with Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which has encouraged other smartphone players to join the fight against the so-called “Qualcomm tax.” Continue Reading Below But this isn’t the only problem that Qualcomm […]
Bolt says he’s serious about a soccer career
Athletics – World Athletics Championships – London Stadium, London, Britain – August 13, 2017. Usain Bolt of Jamaica applauds fans during a lap of honour. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez October 22, 2017 By Alan Baldwin AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Usain Bolt says he is serious about starting up a soccer career now […]