WASHINGTON - A private survey says the growth of U.S. services companies in February slowed to the worst pace in two years, as a measure of hiring turned negative.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A private survey says the growth of U.S. services companies in February slowed to the worst pace in two years, as a measure of hiring turned negative.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A private survey says the growth of U.S. services companies in February slowed to the worst pace in two years, as a measure of hiring turned negative.
[...] the employment component was 49.7, which signals contraction. U.S. economic growth increasingly hinges on consumers, as uncertainty about global growth has hampered manufacturing and exports. The survey found that most service sectors are expanding, although it noted that retail, entertainment and mining contracted last month. ISM reported this week that its manufacturing index stood at 49.5 in February — a level that shows factory activity as contracting. The result has been a decline... Читать дальше...
– The federal government has said that it would put in place legislation to prohibit herdsmen from allowing their cattle roam in cities and villages – This follows a protest by Nigerians in Abuja on the killing of people in Agatu local government area of Benue state by fulani herdsmen – The federal government has […]
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WASHINGTON - The same strategy that Martin Shkreli used to get away with a 5,000-percent price increase on an old drug is used by many other drugmakers to maintain sky-high prices on billions of dollars' worth of medications.
Before the price hike that made him infamous, the former CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals had to ensure that no competitor would be able to launch a cheaper version of Daraprim, the 60-year-old anti-infection pill that is no longer under patent. "The most effective way to improve access and lower prices is to ensure that generic drugs get to market as quickly as possible," says Dr. Ameet Sarpatwari, of Harvard Medical School, who has studied the issue. At least 40 drugs worth an estimated $5.4 billion... Читать дальше...
The cult hero of the Emirates will join the Black Cats on a short-term deal
TILBURG (ANP) - De Canadese patatfabrikant McCain neemt een meerderheidsbelang in de Tilburgse krokettenmaker Van Geloven, bekend van met name Mora. Dat maakten de twee ondernemingen woensdag bekend, zonder financiële details te vermelden.
The estate of legendary Civil Rights era singer Nina Simone has joined the chorus of voices slamming Zoe Saldana.
– Christian Chukwu believes the problems of the Super Eagles is beyond hiring a foreign coach – Says Nigerians are not patient with coaches – Advises the NFF to find lasting solution to the team’s problem Former Super Eagles coach and captain Christian Chukwu has stated that the NFF’s resolve to hire a foreign coach […]
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Following an appeal from Trafford Council due to safety concerns at Old Trafford the kick-off time for the second leg of the last-16 clash has now been delayed
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BURBANK, Calif., March 3 (UPI) -- Director David Frankel has begun principal photography on the big-screen drama "Collateral Beauty," starring Will Smith, Edward Norton and Keira Knightley.
Kevin Meyer has been named head football coach at Beatrice, replacing Bob Sexton.
Sunderland manager says he believed England international would fight charges relating to child sex offences
More lenders are offering digital tools that allow home buyers to apply for a loan, submit paperwork and track the approval progress.
Natural-gas futures pared some earlier losses on Thursday after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that supplies of the commodity declined by 48 billion cubic feet for the week ended Feb. 26. That was more than than the fall of between 37 billion and 41 billion cubic feet expected by analysts polled by Platts. Total stocks now stand at 2.536 trillion cubic feet, up 794 billion cubic feet from a year ago and 666 billion cubic feet above the five-year average, the government said. Читать дальше...
It's a chilling moment when a small business owner discovers hackers have stolen thousands of dollars from the company checking account.
It's a chilling moment when a small business owner discovers hackers have stolen thousands of dollars from the company checking account.
It's a chilling moment when a small business owner discovers hackers have stolen thousands of dollars from the company checking account.
The Electronic Funds Transfer Act, passed in 1978, states that it's intended to protect individual consumers from bank account theft, but makes no mention of businesses. Whether a business is protected depends on the agreement it signs with a bank, says Doug Johnson, a senior vice president with the American Bankers Association, an industry group. The thieves had obtained the account information; Marsico, owner of Sandstorm Design, a Chicago-based marketing company, still doesn't know how. Thieves... Читать дальше...
Beauty’s hall of fame.
We've all done it at some point, we've gone out and bought a beauty product because everyone was raving about it.
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Magazines, beauty bloggers, people on Instagram, your best mates. EVERYONE was talking about it.
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But was it really worth it?
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