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• Google Flights Update: New Features Include Enhanced Mobile Functions And Hotel Search

  18-10-2016 23:34 via ibtimes.com
  
  A new Google Flights update is going to make your life even easier. Mobile users will be able to receive updates on when prices will increase while also finding hotel deals on their smartphone.
  When it comes to flight information, users can select the flight of their choice to learn more about prices. A notification may pop up to alert the consumer on when the fare will expire and how much they can save.
  
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• Canadian carbon price worries farmers, fertilizer makers

  18-10-2016 23:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's carbon price may weaken the farm sector in one of the world's biggest grain-shipping countries, raising farmers' costs and discouraging investment in fertilizer production, industry groups say.
  
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• S&P/TSX composite index gains over 150 points, North American markets rise

  18-10-2016 23:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto's main index soared more than 150 points on Tuesday, partly on the strength of gold as well as strong earnings from a number of American companies.
  
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• Snappier shows, pop-up shops fill void left behind by Toronto Fashion Week

  18-10-2016 23:07 via cbc.ca
  
  After Toronto Fashion Week was cancelled in July, new and smaller-scale events are aiming to fill the vacuum left behind, with a sharper focus on getting the latest styles to customers as quickly as possible.
  
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• Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) Third Quarter Earnings Report: After Hacking Breach, Company Beats Analysts' Expectations

  18-10-2016 23:06 via ibtimes.com
  
  Despite a hacking breach, its alleged invasion of users' privacy and doubts surrounding a major deal with Verizon, Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) beat investors expectations with a relatively positive third quarter earnings report on Tuesday. The company posted third quarter earnings per share (EPS) of $0.20 on revenues of $1.31 billion, compared to $0.09 for the previous quarter and $0.15 for the third quarter last year.
  
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• Yahoo profit beats estimates as emerging businesses shine

  18-10-2016 23:05 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Yahoo Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly adjusted profit on Tuesday, a boost for the beleaguered company whose deal to sell its core business to Verizon Communications Inc has been shaken by a massive data breach. Verizon's general counsel said last week that the hack, which affected at least 500 million email accounts in 2014, could have a material impact, possibly allowing Verizon to withdraw from the $4.83 billion deal. Tuesday's results provided at least an initial indication that t
  
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• U.S. judge signals likely approval of VW diesel buyback settlement

  18-10-2016 23:03 via news.yahoo.com
  
  U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said he will issue a final decision in the matter, stemming from Volkswagen's use of illegal software to defeat U.S. emissions testing, by Oct. 25. Owners, lawyers and others appeared before Breyer during a hearing raising arguments about why they think Volkswagen has failed to offer enough money for buybacks or refunding for other out-of-pocket costs like extended warranties, maintenance and government licensing fees. VW has agreed to spend up to $16.7 billion
  
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• Action Launcher 3 brings must-have features to Android

  18-10-2016 22:58 via techrepublic.com
  
  Action Launcher 3 comes with a number of amazing features. Jack Wallen highlights two features that will pique your curiosity and have you installing the latest iteration of this home screen launcher.
  
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• Blackstone in the lead to acquire Team Health: sources

  18-10-2016 22:57 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The deal would allow Team Health to cope with pricing pressure as a private company, amid a wave of consolidation in its industry. Rival Amsurg Corp , whose $5 billion bid for Team Health was snubbed last year, agreed in June to merge with Envision Healthcare Holdings Inc . It would also be a rare occasion of a private equity firm returning for an investment in the same company.
  
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• Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Is Done Using Microsoft Surface Tablets

  18-10-2016 22:55 via ibtimes.com
  
  Patriots coach Bill Belichick is “done with tablets,” Belichick told the press this afternoon, according to Fox Sports. There isn’t an issue with Microsoft’s product, but the idea of using touchscreen computers on the sidelines during an NFL game.
  
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• Where To Watch The Final Presidential Debate: NYC, Washington Watch Parties For Democrats And Republicans

  18-10-2016 22:37 via ibtimes.com
  
  The time has nearly arrived for the third and final presidential debate, and it might be worthy of a strong cocktail.
  Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will go head-to-head one last time on the debate stage, and it’s sure to be an unforgettable match between the two presidential candidates. The debate will take place Wednesday at 9 p.m. Major networks, including CNN and PBS, plan to live stream the event. It will run for 90 minutes uninterrupted and will be held at the University of Ne
  
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• Yahoo profit beats as emerging businesses shine

  18-10-2016 22:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Yahoo Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly adjusted profit on Tuesday, positive news for the beleaguered company whose deal to sell its core business to Verizon Communications Inc has been shaken by a massive data breach.
  
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• Arsenal vs. Ludogorets 2016: Prediction, TV Channel, Start Time, Probable Lineups For Champions League Game

  18-10-2016 22:34 via ibtimes.com
  
  Defensive midfielder Francis Coquelin has stressed that Arsenal can ill afford to take anything for granted at home to Bulgarian minnows Ludogorets on Wednesday night as it seeks to finally finish top of a Champions League group. Arsenal has been knocked out of the Champions League in the first knockout round for the past six years, all when finishing runner-up in the group stage and having to face a group winner.
  
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• Intel's quarterly revenue beats estimates

  18-10-2016 22:33 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Reuters) - Intel Corp reported a better-than-expected 9.1 percent rise in quarterly revenue, helped by improving PC demand and growth in its data center and cloud businesses. The world's largest chipmaker said it expects fourth-quarter revenue to be $15.7 billion, plus or minus $500 million. Analysts on average were expecting revenue of $15.86 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Intel's shares were down 3.9 percent at $36.29 in after-hours trading on Tuesday. Revenue from the data ce
  
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• U.S. wants airlines to make cost of flights more transparent: source

  18-10-2016 22:31 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The White House plans to announce steps aimed at promoting competition in the U.S. airline industry and increasing transparency in pricing, a source said on Tuesday. The S&P 1500 airlines index , which includes large and small U.S. airline stocks, fell by nearly 2 percent and briefly turned negative in early afternoon trading. The source briefed on the matter said that the White House effort was aimed at ensuring that consumers had better information about air travel costs and airline perfor
  
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• ‘In A Valley of Violence’ Is A Western That Explores Weird Relationship With On-Screen And Real-Life Violence, Director Ti West Says

  18-10-2016 22:22 via ibtimes.com
  
  “In a Valley of Violence,” the new independent film written, directed, edit and produced by Ti West, continues the trend of films like “The Revenant” (2015) and “Django Unchained” (2012), which have slightly deviated in style and theme from classic westerns. West, a 36-year-old Delaware native who made a name for himself with horror films like “The Sacrament” (2013), finds the balance between action-packed violence with humor and fun, whi
  
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• Wall St. climbs on earnings improvement

  18-10-2016 22:19 via news.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street advanced on Tuesday to give the S&P 500 its best day this month on the heels of solid earnings reports from names such as UnitedHealth and Netflix that put corporate profits on track to snap a four-quarter streak of declines.
  
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• Jay Z ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Pop-Up Shop NYC: When And Where To Shop The Merch Inspired By Album’s 20th Anniversary

  18-10-2016 22:19 via ibtimes.com
  
  It's the 20th anniversary of famed rapper Jay Z’s debut album "Reasonable Doubt," which means another pop-up shop launch is here. In honor of the album’s anniversary, Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Kareem “Biggs” Burke, who created the label with Damon Dash and Jay Z, will open a pop-up shop in New York City with exclusive apparel and accessories.
  Burke first opened a shop in Los Angeles this past June on Fairfax Ave. with the space entirely modeled after t
  
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• How To Watch New ‘Fear The Walking Dead’ Web Series ‘Passage’ Before Season 3 Premieres

  18-10-2016 22:07 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Fear the Walking Dead” fans are getting another web series. AMC announced that ahead of the Season 3 premiere, it would be airing new webisodes titled “Fear the Walking Dead: Passage.”
  The 16-part series will follow Sierra (Kelsey Scott), who agrees to help an injured woman named Gabi (Mishel Prada). The two apparently strike a deal that if Sierra helps Gabi and keeps her safe, Gabi will take her to an apocalyptic sanctuary. A press release teased that Sierra and Gabi&rs
  
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• Instagram Adds New Suicide Prevention Tools

  18-10-2016 22:03 via ibtimes.com
  
  Instagram is one of the best places to post your favorite selfies and discover different trends from around the world.
  Instagram can also be a place where people cry for help - and now there’s something you can do if you see a friend who posts about suicide or an eating disorder.
  Instagram rolled out a new tool this week which will make the social media platform a safer place - and could help save some lives.
  
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• Are Ghosts Real? What Science Tells Us About The Afterlife

  18-10-2016 21:56 via ibtimes.com
  
  Every Halloween, children dress up and walk around their neighborhoods asking for candies. Some choose to pretend to be skeletons walking the night. Others dress up as favorite cartoon characters. Others still opt for a classic costume and drape a white sheet over their head and haunt the 'hood as a ghost.
  But, while most people would laugh off the idea of cartoon characters and bare skeletons walking around in the real world, the same cannot be said about ghosts. Many people believe that ghosts
  
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• ‘American Horror Story’ Season 6 Featured A Big ‘Coven’ Twist You May Have Missed

  18-10-2016 21:51 via ibtimes.com
  
  By now “American Horror Story” fans know there’s more to Season 6 than meets the eye. The show has made a number of connections to previous seasons, namely “Coven.”
  
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• What States Have Early Voting In 2016? Complete List For Where To Go To The Polls Before November 8 Election Day

  18-10-2016 21:46 via ibtimes.com
  
  For those who might be out of town or whose registered poll center may be too far away, or even those who have already made their decision between Republican Donald Trump, Democrat Hillary Clinton, Libertarian Gary Johnson, and the Green Party’s Jill Stein, early voting has largely begun across the country ahead of Election Day on Nov. 8.
  
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• Twitter For Sale: Why Disney Didn't Bid For Social Media Company

  18-10-2016 21:43 via ibtimes.com
  
  Walt Disney Co., one of the handful of companies interested in bidding for Twitter, is no longer interested in the social media company. User harassment is reportedly a primary reason for Disney to bow out of acquiring the micro-blogging platform.
  
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• U.S. plans steps to improve disclosures of airline pricing: source

  18-10-2016 21:35 via news.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House plans to announce steps aimed at promoting competition in the U.S. airline industry and increasing transparency in pricing, a source said on Tuesday. The source briefed on the matter said that the White House effort was aimed at ensuring that consumers had better information about air travel costs. (Reporting by David Shepardson and Diane Bartz; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
  
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• Weight Watchers Fat Shames Women? 'Mood Light' Sex Campaign Goes Wrong

  18-10-2016 21:34 via ibtimes.com
  
  In what can only be described as a failed marketing move, Weight Watchers sent light bulbs to a group of female journalists in Australia to kick off a new diet campaign focused on sex.
  It was intended to be a positive move for the diet company’s public relations. Instead, it offended women who felt the bulbs implied that overweight women can’t possibly have satisfying sex lives.
  
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• Red Dead Redemption 2 Coming Fall 2017

  18-10-2016 21:28 via ibtimes.com
  
  After some teasers earlier this week, Rockstar Games has officially announced Red Dead Redemption 2, a follow-up to the Western-themed game Red Dead Redemption. According to Rockstar Games Twitter, Red Dead Redemption 2 will be released in the fall of 2017, and a trailer will be released on Thursday, October 20th at 11 AM ET.
  
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• Massachusetts latest to bar Wells Fargo as underwriter

  18-10-2016 21:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The state of Massachusetts will stop using Wells Fargo & Co as a bond underwriter for one year, joining a growing list of state and local governments to suspend business with the bank after revelations it opened millions of unauthorized accounts. Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg instructed her staff late on Monday to immediately remove Wells from the state's approved list of underwriters for a term of one year, her spokeswoman said on Tuesday. Compared to other states, Massachusetts'
  
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• ‘Ink Master’ Showrunner Breaks Down Season 8 Female Alliance

  18-10-2016 21:26 via ibtimes.com
  
  The contestants on “Ink Master” may be dwindling, but the Season 8 competition is only just heating up.
  Ten artists remain heading into episode 9, and three of them are females. While female tattoo artists are nothing new to the industry, this season could potentially deliver the first female “Ink Master” winner.
  
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• Five apps to make use of your Microsoft Surface pen

  18-10-2016 21:23 via techrepublic.com
  
  The Microsoft Surface has plenty of ways to make use of a digital pen, but not all apps are created equal. Here are five apps that excel at their respective tasks.
  
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• Canadian house prices aren't in for a 'hard landing,' Moody's says

  18-10-2016 21:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Expect slower price growth in the Canadian real estate market over the next five years, but no "significant declines" at the national level, Moody's Analytics said in new report released Tuesday.
  
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• Wall St. rallies on earnings optimism

  18-10-2016 20:55 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Wall Street rallied on Tuesday in the wake of a host of solid earnings reports that put corporate profits on track to snap a four-quarter streak of declines. Of the 52 S&P 500 companies that have reported results to date for the third quarter, 81 percent have reported earnings that topped average analyst estimates, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. If the quarter stays on track, it will be the first time since the fourth-quarter of 2014 in which both earnings and revenue of S&P 500 c
  
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• Climate Change Facts 2016: Poverty Awaits Millions Of Farmers By 2030, UN Warns

  18-10-2016 20:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  Climate change could force as many as 122 million more people into extreme poverty by 2030 if nothing is done to combat it, according to a new report from the United Nations released Monday.
  
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• Microsoft custom tailors Office 365 and Azure cloud for Department of Defense

  18-10-2016 20:41 via techrepublic.com
  
  Microsoft recently updated its Government Cloud with two new regions, custom versions of Office 365 and Azure, and DoD Impact Level 5 readiness.
  
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• ‘World Of Final Fantasy’ Demo Launches Alongside ‘Pokémon Sun And Moon’ Demo Release

  18-10-2016 20:32 via ibtimes.com
  
  The demo versions of “World of Final Fantasy” and “Pokémon Sun and Moon” are now out, so fans of the games can download them to check out what the full titles have to offer.
  The “World of Final Fantasy” and “Pokémon Sun and Moon” demo versions were previously announced to launch this Tuesday, Oct. 18, so it did not come as a surprise that they are now available for download via their respective supported consoles.
  
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• BlackRock CEO sees 'hostile' climate as index funds reel in cash

  18-10-2016 20:28 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Trevor Hunnicutt NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc , the world's largest asset manager, reported better-than-expected quarterly profits on Tuesday, showing resilience in what has been a punishing market for fund managers. CEO Larry Fink nonetheless told Reuters his industry faces a "hostile" environment as investors migrate to products like index funds, which typically carry lower fees than actively managed funds. BlackRock has managed to stand above the fray because it owns iShares, the lea
  
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• ‘Quantico’ Star Johanna Braddy Dishes On Shelby’s Season 2 Love Interest

  18-10-2016 20:21 via ibtimes.com
  
  Shelby has been all business in “Quantico” Season 2, but that won’t be the case for long. Although her new gig as Alex’s handler will keep her busy, she’ll have some time for romance soon. While attending PaleyFest: Made in NY, actress Johanna Braddy revealed that her character will have a new love interest on the ABC drama.
  
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• Russell Wilson Congratulates Ciara With Flowers, Instagram Post For Becoming Face Of Revlon [PHOTOS]

  18-10-2016 20:19 via ibtimes.com
  
  Ciara is the newest face of Revlon, and her husband is making sure she knows just how proud of her he is. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who married the singer in July, is congratulating his wife for her latest accomplishment on social media.
  
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• Barcelona vs. Manchester City 2016: Prediction, Start Time, Team News For Champions League Match

  18-10-2016 20:12 via ibtimes.com
  
  Pep Guardiola will return to his spiritual home of the Camp Nou on Wednesday night with a team that, according to defender Gerard Pique, he has already molded in the image of his all-conquering Barcelona side.
  
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• U.S. judge 'strongly inclined' to approve VW buyback settlement

  18-10-2016 20:07 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Reuters) - A federal judge in San Francisco on Tuesday said he is "strongly inclined" to approve a record-setting $10.033 billion proposed buyback and compensation offer from Volkswagen AG for 475,000 owners of polluting 2.0-liter diesel vehicles and said he will issue a final decision by Oct. 25. Owners, lawyers and others appeared before U.S. ...
  
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• Should You Pay $10,000 For Virgin America's 'First Class' Sneakers?

  18-10-2016 19:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  A new shoe debuted this week called the Virgin America First Class Shoe.
  The sneakers are created by brand agency Eleven Inc. and feature a Wi-Fi hotspot, a built-in phone charging port, a video display, three-hour battery life and a seat belt buckle.
  While these sneakers might not be sexy, they are being auctioned off for a good cause. The auction will benefit Soles4Souls, a non-profit organization that works to give shoes to impoverished communities.
  
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• Amanda Seyfried Opens Up About Antidepressant Use And Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

  18-10-2016 19:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  From Kid Cudi to Demi Lovato, many celebrities have become more public with their mental health. The latest celeb to join the list is “Fathers and Daughters” actress Amanda Seyfried.
  
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• Halloween 2016: 11 Best Horror Movies To Get You In The Spirit Of The Season

  18-10-2016 19:53 via ibtimes.com
  
  ‘Tis the season to get spooky. While most people will spend the next few weeks putting the finishing touches on their Halloween costume and trying to pin down party plans, we suggest taking a break to treat yourself to a scary movie.
  
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• Hillary Clinton Already Won The 2016 Election? Irish Bookie Claims Democrat Nominee's Win Over Donald Trump Is Sealed, Pays Out Bettors

  18-10-2016 19:38 via ibtimes.com
  
  There are about 21 days left until Election Day, but one bookie has already said the race is over. Irish bookmaker Paddy Power said Tuesday it has paid out more than $1,000,000 to bettors who wagered on a victory for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
  
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• IT in 2017: Prioritize these 10 strategic initiatives, says Gartner

  18-10-2016 19:37 via techrepublic.com
  
  Analyst David Cearley unveiled the research giant's most important trends that IT leaders need to work into their plans for 2017.
  
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• J&J shares lose ground on fears of Pfizer's answer to Remicade

  18-10-2016 19:36 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Reuters) - Booming pharmaceutical sales drove strong quarterly results for Johnson & Johnson , but the company's shares fell more than 2 percent on worries that its blockbuster Remicade arthritis drug would soon face cheaper competition.
  
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• When Is The Next Presidential Debate? Start Time, Facts To Know Ahead Of Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump's Final Faceoff

  18-10-2016 19:26 via ibtimes.com
  
  The two leading presidential candidates meet in Las Vegas on Wednesday night for their third and final debate, and with Election Day 20 days away. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton holds a 46 percent to 40 percent lead over the Republican nominee Donald Trump, according to an NBC News|SurveyMonkey Weekly Election Tracking Poll.
  
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• Windows 10: The Sirius A is a full desktop PC that fits in your pocket

  18-10-2016 19:15 via techrepublic.com
  
  The forthcoming Sirius A is a smartphone-sized, mini-PC running a full version of Windows 10 Home.
  
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• Wall St. rallies as S&P seen snapping earnings decline

  18-10-2016 19:08 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Of the 52 S&P 500 companies that have reported results to date for the third quarter, 81 percent have reported earnings that have topped analysts average estimate, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Now analysts estimate earnings at S&P 500 companies rose 0.2 percent in the quarter, compared with their estimate of a 0.7 percent drop at the start of the earnings season. Analysts also expect the latest third quarter will be the first since 2014 in which both earnings and revenue of S&am
  
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• How to edit HDR image files on a Mac

  18-10-2016 18:30 via techrepublic.com
  
  Creating images for ads, PR materials, and similar initiatives is easier using HDR photos. iOS devices, macOS Sierra, and third-party programs make the HDR photo editing process straightforward.
  
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