Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index fell 0.75% on Monday after an earthquake struck the Kansai region, including the Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures, shortly before 8 am, local time. Osaka-based electronics manufacturers Panasonic (PNCOY, 6752:Tokyo) and Sharp (SHCAF, 6753:Tokyo) fell 2.7% and 3.2% respectably, as did other companies with exposure […]
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CYBG (CYBG.L), a bank focused on Britain’s retail market as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SME), disclosed early Monday an agreement to acquire Virgin Money (VM.L) in a 1.7 billion-pound ($2.26 billion) deal, paying a 19% premium to create the UK’s sixth-largest bank with 6 million customers. Shareholders of […]
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European stock markets are heading south, after a largely negative session in Asia. The escalating trade tensions continue to hang over markets and President Donald Trump’s confirmation of China tariffs on Friday already saw Wall Street closing lower. China was quick to retaliate and the exchange of threats has fueled […]
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A California Supreme Court ruling on Monday puts limits on businesses that classify workers as independent contractors, a move that has implications for players in the ‘gig‘ economy, including Uber and Lyft, the Associated Press reported. The court unanimously adopted a broad definition for those who qualify as employees in […]
Shares of Nautilus Group (NLS) opened the last session at $16.40, touching a high of $16.55 and a low of $16.15 , yielding a change of -0.10. The latest reading places the stock above the Ichimoku cloud which indicates positive momentum and a potential buy signal for the equity. The […]
Selbyville, Delaware, May 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Masterbatch Market is significantly growing with a CAGR of around 5.7%, owing to increasing application in automotive industry. It is highly consumed product in various end-user industry. Second largest segment is color masterbatch which have widespread application in various consumer goods […]
This prototype hearing aid can help people zero in on conversations Florian Denk et al/University of Oldenburg By Frank Swain PEOPLE who wear hearing aids can often struggle with the – the inability of the brain to follow a single conversation in a room crowded with voices. Now a device […]
Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Vadal Alexander (74) and tight end Jared Cook (87) celebrate a touchdown that was later called back during the first half of a NFL game against the Denver Broncos in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017. Heidi Fang Las Vegas Review-Journal Raiders offensive lineman Vadal Alexander […]
In this April 26, 2018 file photo, Oklahoma‘s Baker Mayfield appears on the video screen after being picked by the Cleveland Browns during the first round of the NFL football draft in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) NEW YORK — With someone walking onstage every few minutes to […]
Buffalo Bills president Russ Brandon watches their NFL football minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, June 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert) ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Russ Brandon has resigned his dual role as president of the NFL Buffalo Bills and NHL Buffalo Sabres in a major shake-up for the teams’ […]
Michael Chiesa, left, poses for photographers with Anthony Pettis on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at UFC 223‘s media day in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Lightweights Michael Chiesa and Anthony Pettis will step in the cage against each other after all. The bout has been rescheduled for UFC 226 on […]
Rob Jackson (right) accepts the Veteran of the Month Award for April from Nevada governor Brian Sandoval. Courtesy photo.A wounded veteran receives instruction from Heroes in the Rough. The group‘s president, Rob Jackson, was honored by the state of Nevada in April as Veteran of the Month. Courtesy photo.Southern Nevada […]
Vegas Golden Knights celebrate a score by center William Karlsson (71) to win during overtime in Game 3 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif, Monday, April 30, 2018. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal The game may not be played, but if […]
51s infielder Ty Kelly during the 51s media day at Cashman Field in Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal The 51s had their chances Tuesday. They had their chances in the first inning and they had some as the game wore on. But they […]
In this photo taken Nov. 8, 2017, Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa rides what has been judged the biggest wave ever surfed, at the Praia do Norte in Nazare, Portugal. (Pedro Cruz/AP) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — A Brazilian surfer rode a monster wave off Portugal to set a world record. The […]
UNLV Rebels forward Brandon McCoy (44) blocks Nevada Wolf Pack forward Cody Martin (11) in the second half of the Mountain West Conference men‘s basketball tournament game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Thursday, March 8, 2018. Nevada won 79-74. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal Former UNLV […]
Ground staff work prior to the American League season opening MLB baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Mariners at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Wednesday, March 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) NEW YORK — The Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners will play an opening two-game series in Tokyo […]
