Loews Corporation L reported third-quarter 2016 operating earnings of 89 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 69 cents. Earnings surged 53% year over year. The quarter witnessed better performance at CNA Financial CNA and improved results from the parent company investment portfolio. However, lower earnings at Diamond Offshore DO and Boardwalk…
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Gambling Stock Roundup: Focus on Q3 Earnings, Nevada Revenues Rise in September
The gambling industry’s focus has been on the third-quarter 2016 financial releases in the past week.Both Penn National Gaming Inc. PENN and Churchill Downs Inc. CHDN posted mixed results. Though Penn National Gaming’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate, revenues missed the mark. Meanwhile, Churchill Downs failed to beat bottom-line expectations while its top line…
Acunetix educates GITEX visitors on web app vulnerability services
Acunetix, a company specialising in web application vulnerability scanning, is exhibiting alongside Bulwark at this years GITEX Technology Week, following the recent distribution agreement between the two firms. Damian Fearnley, Regional Sales Manager, EMEA, Acunetix, outlined the company’s main focuses at the exhibition this year. “One of our goals is to educate the market and…
Researchers to explore ‘hidden secrets’ under Qatar’s waters
A new-five year project to better understand Qatar’s marine life and uncover its “hidden secrets” is set to begin in a few months, researchers have announced. The endeavor is being spearheaded by Qatar Museums and Qatar University, with help from Canada’s York University and Italy’s culture ministry. It is unique in that most historical research…
dmg events acquires EMS PTY South Africa – InBusiness
by inbusiness One of the world’s leading event companies, dmg events, has announced the acquisition of Exhibition Management Services PTY Ltd (EMS) – headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. dmg events, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail & General Trust plc (DMGT, www.dmgt.com), an international portfolio of digital, information, media and events businesses….
Fidelity (FIS) Beats on Q3 Earnings, Misses Sales Estimates
Fidelity National Information Services Inc.’s FIS third-quarter 2016 adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations came in at $1.00, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 98 cents and increasing 11.1% from the year-ago quarter. Quarter Highlights Revenues of $2.309 billion surged 46.2% year over year but widely missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.363 billion….
Grupo Televisa (TV) Q3 Earnings Lag, Revenues Improve Y/Y
Mexican pay-TV and broadcasting behemoth Grupo Televisa S.A.B. TV reported mixed financial results in the third quarter of 2016. While the bottom line lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate, the top line improved on a year-over-year basis. Net income in the reported quarter came in at approximately $70.8 million, down 79.6% year over year. However, earnings…
Acer Vows to Advance Innovation
by inbusiness Innovation. A single word that is changing the world, and Acer is a global player that is mastering this command. The company has been bringing technology to people and creating value across different continents for 40 years. And no, it won’t stop on innovating and bridging the chasm between people and technology….
10 Tips for a Flatter Tummy
by Grace Najjar By Grace Najjar, Lifestyle Blogger and Writer Getting the flat tummy you’ve always wanted is a lot easier than you think. You don’t need to run miles on end or spend hours in the gym. In fact, you don’t even really need to go far from home or invest a lot of…
Kellogg (K) Beats on Q3 Earnings, Lifts Earnings Guidance
Kellogg Company K posted an earnings beat in the third quarter of 2016 on robust cost savings. However, sales fell short of expectations as improved U.S. cereal trends seen in the fourth quarter could not be sustained. The company raised its earnings guidance for 2016, encouraged by lower effective tax rates in the third quarter….
Green Cleaning to Drive Innovation in Regional Cleaning Industry
by Noelle Marie Morales The region remains one of the most lucrative markets for green cleaning products, which is expected to reach US$51 billion globally by 2021 Continuous improvement, innovation, and environmental sensitivity have become the watchwords for the cleaning industry in the region as more and more companies in the sector are sourcing products…
Tesla’s next Model S could have more than 300 miles of range
A Tesla Model S P100D begs the question: What’s more Ludicrous than Ludicrous? Right now, the biggest battery you can get on a Tesla Model S or Model X is a 90-kilowatt-hour pack. Capable of traveling 294 miles on a single charge (in 90D form) or rushing 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds (P90D),…
100 Kilowatt Hour Tesla Models Get European Approval
The Dutch technology blog Kenteken.tv has uncovered documents indicating that Tesla may roll out versions of the Model S and Model X with 100 kilowatt hour batteries, up from the current 90 kilowatt hour maximum size. The revelation comes from Dutch vehicle registration authorities, who have issued approval for Model S and Model X vehicles…
4 Disadvantages of a World Without Brands!
Can you imagine our world today without a single brand? Without all the brands that we’re constantly being exposed to through 24/7 advertising machine bombarding our daily life? This much commercialization might seem strange, but think about how much stranger things would be if there were no brands. You would have no choices when it…
Here’s Where Whole Foods Is Testing Its New Rewards Program
by inbusiness Whole Foods has been testing a loyalty program for about two years now, and only recently announced its intention to roll it out nationwide. The Whole Foods Market Rewards program is currently being tested in 11 locations in the Philadelphia area, where it was first introduced in 2014, and it has recently expanded…
Sweet potato toast kicks avocado toast off its pedestal
Avocado toast haters, rejoice. Sweet potato toast is now the coolest toast in town. SEE ALSO: Bacon, avocado and selfie emoji are on the way Sweet potato toast has plenty of fans, who love the dish for its taste, nutritional value (especially its abundance of beta-carotene), and its ability to adapt to nearly any diet…
Manage your events effortlessly!
Organizing an event is a demanding and overwhelming process for both individuals and businesses. Not many have the time nor the experience to plan and follow up on events. However, we have some good news for all those who are struggling with organizing events and finding the right suppliers. Silliss is a recently launched platform…
This graphic shows how Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen are related in ‘Game of Thrones’
For decades, the “Game of Thrones” fandom has mused over Jon Snow’s potential true parentage. Then, the season six finale confirmed Jon Snow as the son of Lyanna Stark — Ned Stark’s sister. Shortly after, HBO released an infographic which labeled Rhaegar Targaryen as Jon’s father. However, their graphic was extremely complicated a a bit…
Travel FAQs: Everything you need to know about compulsory e-registration at Abu Dhabi Airport
ABU DHABI // E-registration for passengers leaving from Abu Dhabi International Airport has begun and is compulsory for all. On Monday, Abu Dhabi Airports Company announced the move, saying that about 85,000 people are expected to depart the airport during the Eid Al Fitr holiday, which will start next Sunday. Abu Dhabi Airports have described…
Retail Spending in Dubai – Statistics & Trends [infographic]
From skyscrapers that kiss the clouds to manmade islands shaped into palm trees, Dubai is the place where every impossible architectural feat is brought to life. It holds several records including the tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, so tall that the residents on the top floors have to wait a while longer than the ones…