ICE Detainees Sue U.S. Over Restricted Access to Lawyers
published Dec 17, 2018, 2:03:23 PM, by Edvard Pettersson(Bloomberg) — Three immigrants held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Southern California detention centers sued the Department of Homeland Security, claiming they’re being denied proper access to lawyers while they fight the government’s attempt to remove them. The men said in
Dow Plunges Over 600 Points, S&P Hits 2018 Low: Markets Wrap
published Dec 17, 2018, 2:50:52 PM, by Sarah Ponczek and Vildana Hajric(Bloomberg) — U.S. equity indexes continued a slide toward their lowest close in 14 months as investors weighed the impact of the Federal Reserve on growth in an economy already anxious over trade, geopolitical tensions and a possible government shutdown.
Trump Said Not to Commit to Extraditing Turkish Cleric Gulen
published Dec 17, 2018, 3:47:04 PM, by Justin Sink and Margaret Talev(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump didn’t commit to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he would extradite a U.S.-based religious leader Turkey has accused of instigating an attempted coup, a senior White House official said. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu
Trade Detente-Fueled Rally Fades Amid Weak China Data: EM Review
published Dec 16, 2018 2:00:00 PM, by Yumi Teso and Aline Oyamada (Bloomberg) — Emerging-market stocks and currencies slid as disappointing economic data from China reinforced concerns about the outlook for global growth, outweighing positive trade developments. Asset Moves as of 4:20 p.m. in New York on Friday Weekly MSCI EM
Saudi Arabia Denounces U.S. Senate Measure on Crown Prince: Spa
published Dec 16, 2018 5:04:00 PM, by Zaid Sabah (Bloomberg) — The kingdom of Saudi Arabia denounces the recent position of the U.S. Senate, which was based on baseless allegations and accusations, including blatant interference in its internal affairs, state-run SPA reports, citing a statement issued by unidentified official at
It’s a Bitter End for Sugar as Investors Line Up for 2019 Losses
published Dec 16, 2018 7:00:00 PM, by Fabiana Batista (Bloomberg) — Sugar is ending 2018 on a bitter note on signs that a price collapse could get even worse next year. Futures have slumped 17 percent this year, a second straight annual loss, as booming global production sparked a supply
Trump Vows Consequences for GM, Says China Car Tariffs Too High
published Dec 13, 2018, 1:04:48 PM, by Alyza Sebenius and Justin Sink(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump reaffirmed his promise to punish General Motors Co. for plans to close an auto factory in the electoral battleground of Ohio and said China’s plan to lower tariffs on U.S. cars to 15 percent doesn’t
Facebook Stopped 141 Suspected Russian Accounts on FBI Tip
published Nov 13, 2018, 1:38:06 PM, by Sarah Frier(Bloomberg) — Facebook Inc. took down some accounts ahead of last week’s U.S. midterms that federal authorities told them might possibly be from the Russian Internet Research Agency — the same group that tried to influence the 2016 election. The company on Monday
Apple Says China IPhone Ban Would Force Settlement With Qualcomm
published Dec 13, 2018, 6:38:13 PM, by Mark Gurman and Ian King(Bloomberg) — Apple Inc. said a Chinese ban on the sale of some models of the iPhone will force it to settle a long and bitter licensing battle with Qualcomm Inc., according to a recent legal filing. Earlier this week,
SPORTS: NHL Speed by Brad Weisman
NHL SPEED! The speed of the NHL has only gotten faster. It is a sport that continues to get faster in all facets of the game. The average speed of a player in the NHL is 25 miles per hour and upwards of nearly 30 MPH. The game is fast