News Feed

Your RSS feed from RSSFWD.com.	Update your RSS subscription

News Feed Latest worldwide news French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch on Aug 2 Below are company-related news and stories from French and Benelux media which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks. App Smart Apps for Arts and Crafts Projects for Families Apps like Foldify and PaperChibi are jammed with arts and crafts ideas that let you and your children create real-life playthings. Golf's mind doctor on McIlroy When golfers admit to feeling "brain dead" and "unconscious" -- as Rory McIlroy did at Muirfield on Thursday -- perhaps it's time to book an appointment with Dr Bob Rotella. NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education Election system needs an overhaul, but it's not that easy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters in Florida were still waiting to cast their ballots more than six hours after polls closed on Election Day, registered voters in Ohio were told they were not on voter rolls and new voter ID laws in Pennsylvania led to confusion at voting places. China to invest $375 billion on energy conservation, pollution paper SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China plans to invest 2.3 trillion yuan ($375 billion) in energy saving and emission-reduction projects in the five years through 2015 to clean up its environment, the China Daily newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing a senior government official. High Low Finance Barclays, Caught Short, Is Now in a Bind A British regulator finds that Barclays is seriously undercapitalized, and the bank doesnt have much time to fix that. COMMODITIES-Oil down as U.S. jobs data disappoints; gold, crops up NEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Friday after weak U.S. job numbers disappointed investors, but crude still posted a weekly gain, and copper closed the day up modestly and notched its first weekly gain in three weeks. Ruckus results top estimates as customers expand Wi-Fi (Reuters) - Ruckus Wireless Inc reported second-quarter results above analysts' estimates, as mobile and broadband service providers bought more Wi-Fi devices to cater for surging consumer demand. T-Mobile Austria challenges spectrum auction terms VIENNA (Reuters) - T-Mobile Austria has filed a challenge to the terms of an auction due to be held in September for frequencies that will enable operators to build fourth-generation (4G) networks, its lawyer said. Why this city is most expensive in world For the second time in three years, the African city of Luanda has been declared the most expensive city in the world for expats. Market Pulse UK is on the up ... so sell sterling Citi Aug. 2 - Another day, another batch of strong UK economic data. So why sell sterling? Citi's Valentin Marinov explains. Plus gold on the slide again, but European banks are on their best run in over 4 years. Chevron profit drops on cheaper oil, slim refining margins (Reuters) - Chevron Corp posted on Friday a steeper-than-expected 26 percent drop in quarterly profit on softer oil prices and thinner refining margins. Well Ask Well Does Cooking Strip Red Wines Benefits? Are the health benefits of red wine still available if the wine is reduced by half through cooking and then consumed with the food? Anahad OConnor responds to a reader question. Economix Blog An Employment Number That Isnt Budging Although the unemployment rate fell to 7.4 percent, the share of American adults with jobs is stuck at just 58.7 percent. Some Wall Street players unfit for U.S. power market -regulator * Wall Street firms will get same scrutiny, can help market A Collective Lets Small Coffee Shops Roast Their Own Beans The Pulley Collective, a warehouse where the citys coffee shops can roast their own beans and brew new ideas. U.S. Morning CallDell committee, buyout group close to deal Aug 2 - The strength of the U.S. jobs report will steer the Fed's direction on whether to maintain or taper its bond buying program in the coming months. Mystery at Richard III burial site First came the dramatic discovery of the long-lost remains of King Richard III. Now, there's the mystery of the coffin within the coffin. Archaeologists are puzzled. Breakingviews "Equality" in Big Ad merger? July 29 - Publicis and Omnicom have formed a neat merger of equals, with co-CEOs and a parallel listing. But Breakingviews warns that paralysis or conflict could come later. Mortgages On Floods and Rising Insurance Premiums Until redrawn maps are finalized, and the rates revised, neither homeowners nor lenders can accurately estimate the affordability of future premiums. Banks Focus on Recovery Is Miring Europes Economic Growth Quarterly reports from the three biggest European banks showed that they continue to lag behind their American peers as they focus more on rehabilitation, delaying the Continents economic rebound. U.S. says states' lawsuits vs SP belong in state courts (Reuters) - The U.S. government, which is pursuing a $5 billion lawsuit accusing Standard Poor's of misleading investors by inflating its credit ratings, on Friday asked a federal judge to move similar cases by 15 U.S. states and the District of Columbia back to state courts. For $50,000, a floating hotel room in Denver's skyline is yours DENVER (Reuters) - If being a mile above sea level is not high enough for visitors to Denver, guests at one hotel can pay a cool $50,000 to get an additional 22-foot (7-meter) boost in an inflatable room hoisted into the downtown skyline. Sports Briefing | Football Rutgers to Retire LeGrands Jersey Rutgers announced Tuesday that Eric LeGrands No. 52 jersey would be the first retired by the program. LeGrand will be honored in a ceremony Sept. 14. New data leads to restated annual sales rates for U.S. auto sector DETROIT (Reuters) - The U.S. auto industry's weaker-than-expected overall sales results for July disappeared on Friday after the federal government released updated data used to compute the annual sales rate each month. Is this Asia's artiest town? Modern art pops up in unexpected corners in Busan's Gamcheon Village. Coen brothers to adapt 'Fargo' into FX TV miniseries LOS ANGELES, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Filmmaking brothers Joel and Ethan Coen will be adapting their Oscar-winning 1996 film "Fargo" into a television series for Fox's FX network, with actor Billy Bob Thornton in the lead role, the network said on Friday. Lens Blog A Monday, or Any Day, in Kabul In Kabul, so often depicted as impoverished and war-ravaged, Marieke van der Velden chose to focus on the people living the story, asking them, What is your favorite place in your city? In Heavy Zimbabwe Voting, No Repeat of Disastrous 2008 Events Millions of Zimbabweans went to the polls on Wednesday in what many there are calling the most pivotal election since the nation voted out white rule. 'Corpse flower' stinks as it blooms July 22 - Visitors flocked to the U.S. Botanical Gardens for a whiff of the famous 'corpse plant' which emits a rotten flesh-like odor as it blooms. Deborah Gembara reports. Spotify Losses Grow, Despite Successful Expansion A quarter of the streaming services 24 million customers pay for their music, but that hasnt been enough for Spotify to turn a profit. Heat wave searing China Record-breaking temperatures have been searing large swaths of China, resulting in dozens of heat-related deaths and prompting authorities to issue a national alert. Victims stay strong despite years of abuse Their captor wanted three women to believe they could not escape -- but they gave each other comfort. Island nations at risk Kieren Keke remembers growing up on the Pacific island of Nauru, the world's smallest independent republic. COMMODITIES-Oil down as U.S. jobs data disappoints; gold, crops up NEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Friday after weak U.S. job numbers disappointed investors, but crude still posted a weekly gain, and copper closed the day up modestly and notched its first weekly gain in three weeks. Oahu bans smoking at the beach New laws on Oahu ban smoking from beaches, parks, tennis courts, softball fields. Chevron profit drops on cheaper oil, slim refining margins (Reuters) - Chevron Corp posted on Friday a steeper-than-expected 26 percent drop in quarterly profit on softer oil prices and thinner refining margins. You're the Boss Blog E-Commerce Company Learns to Sell Directly on Facebook For one owner, the biggest challenge was figuring out how to accept payments. Mickelson Not in Right State of Mind at Firestone He was in the Buckeye state, but his head was still in Scotland.

RSSFWD - From RSS to Inbox

3600 O'Donnell Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224. (410) 230-0061