Dow component Verizon reported a 4Q profit of $1.06 per share, matching the Wall Street estimate. Revenue for the communications company came in at $32.17 billion, missing the estimate for $32.46 billion.
A top General in the army of China briefed the Afghan National Security Adviser regarding the planned delivery of military equipment to the Afghan army. The Office of the National Security Adviser said Atmar met with the Chief of China’s People’s Liberation Army Mr. Fang Fenghui during his visit to China to discuss Beijing’s support Read the full article...
King Zwelithini’s household budget has been slashed by R9 million - more than 15% - in the 2016/2017 financial year.
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Accompanied by a peaceful calm tune, this video seems to be an excellent tool for relaxation.
In an extremely cagey interview, the father of the two young children at the centre of the botched 60 Minutes child-recovery operation spoke to The Project.
Ukraine bans Russian films, including TV dramas and documentaries, made since 1 January 2014 in what Kiev sees as "an aggressor state".
MADRID - Cristiano Ronaldo has downplayed an injury sustained late in Real Madrid's win over Villarreal in the Spanish league.
Jesse Eisenberg - aka Lex Luthor - stars in a po-faced bereavement drama that's every bit as patience-fraying as Batman Vs Superman
The Blancos star suffered a scare in the win over Villarreal but has indicated that he is in a good condition and thanked fans for their support following the knock
Russia defended an offensive near Syria's mainly rebel-held city of Aleppo as a response to "provocations" by an al-Qaida wing, while the opposition blamed President Bashar Assad's forces for the near-collapse of an almost two-month truce.
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DALLAS, April 21 (UPI) -- The Texas economy is facing pressure from lower crude oil prices, though it's better able to weather the storm than in the past, state economists said.
European stock markets struggle for direction ahead of the closely watched European Central Bank meeting later in the day, where policy makers are expected to reiterate their dovish stance.
Under Armour shares rose 4% in Thursday premarket trading after the company beat earnings expectations and slightly revised up its full-year revenue guidance. The sports apparel and accessories company said it had first-quarter net income of $19 million, or 4 cents per share, up 63% from $12 million, or 3 cents per share, for the same period last year. This year's earnings per share reflect the April 7 Class C stock dividend, which had the same effect as a two-for-one stock split. The FactSet consensus was 2 cents per share. Читать дальше...
DALLAS - Lower fuel prices and solid bookings bolstered Southwest Airlines in its first quarter, and it topped Wall Street's profit expectations.
DALLAS (AP) — Lower fuel prices and solid bookings bolstered Southwest Airlines in its first quarter, and it topped Wall Street's profit expectations. Removing one-time charges and benefits, earnings were 88 cents per share, which was 4 cents better than analysts had expected, according to a poll by Zacks Investment Research. Fuel costs totaled $1.78 per gallon, compared with $2 a gallon in the prior-year period.
ROME - It seemed like a scene from the film "Gladiator." The Roman fans were calling for their embattled hero and Francesco Totti responded with a vintage performance.
Grant Gustin looks ready to fight to the death while filming night scenes on The Flash in Vancouver, Canada. The 26-year-old actor was seen shooting alongside Teddy Sears, who plays Zoom on the show, just before they wrapped production on season two. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Grant Gustin “Strong episode of @CW_TheFlash [...]
The left wing CUP party in the town of Manresa, Catalonia, doesn't like tampons and wants a more ecological alternative.
INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis police say a 2-year-old boy shot and killed himself after taking a gun from his mother's purse on the kitchen counter when she turned away.
The survey also asked users to indicate their interest in a "call to action" button, a way to let followers make donations and a "sponsor marketplace" to match users with advertisers, the report added.