CNN International |
Warren cut off during Sessions debate after criticism
fox2now.com WASHINGTON — In a stunning moment on the Senate floor, Sen. Elizabeth Warren clashed with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Tuesday night after McConnell determined the Massachusetts Democrat had violated a Senate rule against impugning … Sen. McConnell Refuses to Let Sen. Warren Speak About Attorney General Nominee SessionsYouTube Rule XIX – Senate Rules Committee – US SenateSenate Rules Committee – US Senate |
Bloomberg |
Russia Shows Why China Should Just Stop Burning Up Its Reserves
Bloomberg China has wiped out about a quarter of the world's heftiest foreign-currency stockpile over the past 18 months in its quest to keep the yuan stable. According to Commerzbank AG, such intervention is futile. Data Tuesday showed China's foreign reserves … China global trade settled in yuan drops to more than 3-year lows – StanChartReuters BREAKINGVIEWS-Chinese FX reserve crosses risky line in sandNasdaq EMERGING MARKETS-China reserves, mounting political risk weigh on emerging marketsBusiness Insider New York Times –MarketWatch –TheStreet.com –Barron’s (blog) all 134 news articles » |
Los Angeles Times |
Seattle becomes the first city to sever ties with Wells Fargo in protest of Dakota Access pipeline
Los Angeles Times With supporters carrying signs saying “Make big business pay” and Native American activists performing an “honor song” in gratitude, the Seattle City Council on Tuesday voted to make this the first city in the nation to end its relationship with a bank … Seattle City Council votes to cut ties with Wells Fargo over Dakota Access Pipeline lendingThe Seattle Times Seattle to ditch Wells Fargo over DAPL, business practicesSFGate Seattle cuts ties with Wells Fargo over Dakota Access PipelineThe Week Magazine Grist –CT Post –KING5.com –Co.Exist all 82 news articles » |
Los Angeles Times |
Disney CEO Bob Iger says he's 'open' to staying on after his contract expires in 2018
Los Angeles Times Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Robert Iger opened the door Tuesday to the possibility of remaining head of the Burbank entertainment giant longer than previously planned. Iger said he was “open” to the prospect of remaining CEO after his contract ends … The Walt Disney (DIS) Q1 2017 Results – Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha ESPN continues to drag down Disney's resultsMarketWatch Disney's Bob Iger explains why 'there's way too much pessimism about ESPN'CNBC Hollywood Reporter –Reuters –Business Insider –WRAL.com all 164 news articles » |
USA TODAY |
ESPN costs part of Disney Q1 revenue miss
USA TODAY Revenue from the company's media networks unit fell 2% to $6.2 billion and, within that, operating income fell due to higher programming costs and lower advertising revenue at ESPN. Some of that decrease came from three College Football Playoff games … Disney Misses on Revenue, Hurt by Declines at ESPNTheStreet.com Disney's Iger says he is open to extending term as CEOReuters Walt Disney Co. theme parks are bright spot in slow Q1Orlando Business Journal Nasdaq –Investorplace.com –Barron’s –SFGate all 181 news articles » |
Yahoo News |
Trump's rich-first economic policy
Yahoo News If Donald Trump had campaigned for president by promising to make bankers richer, boost real-estate speculation and put Goldman Sachs in charge of the economy, would he have won? Maybe not, yet these types of moves are among Trump's first major … SEC Rethink Of CEO-Employee Pay Gap Rule Helps Hide InequalityForbes The right way to preserve financial stabilityWashington Post Dodd-Frank Rollback May Fall Short of GOP HopesNew York Times New York Post –Voice of America –CBS News –Chicago Tribune all 294 news articles » |
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