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Contactless is making it easier to spend, but is that a good thing?We will soon be able to hand over £100 at the tap of a card: but what will that mean for fraud victims and the vulnerable? Collecting for poppy day is a familiar scene on the streets but instead of the shaken bucket of cash, it, too, has gone contactless. Photograph: Guy Bell/REX/Shutterstock
Pupils to go back to the classroom across England on Monday
(Bloomberg) -- Saudi stocks climb the most in the Gulf, tracking a surge in oil prices after OPEC+ shocked the markets with a decision to keep supply in check. Aramco advanced the most in five months.The Tadawul All Share Index rose as much as 1.4%, extending gains this year to 7.9%. Saudi Basic Industries, Saudi Aramco and Al Rajhi Bank contributed the most to the advance. Benchmarks in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Oman also rose, while those in Dubai and Bahrain slipped.The OPEC+ decision represents a victory for Riyadh, which has advocated for tight curbs to keep prices supported. Oil, the kingdom’s biggest export, jumped last week to $69.36 per barrel in London, the highest since May 2019. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. raised its second- and third-quarter forecasts for Brent to $75 and $80 a barrel, respectively.Saudi Aramco rose as much as 2.3%, the most since Sept. 2. Bank of America Corp. said the world’s largest oil company is “uniquely positioned” to meet potential resurgence of oil demand, and could generate close to $100 billion in free cash flow next year should bullish assumptions materialize.Dividend upside is also seen as possible at higher oil prices and output “given Aramco’s stellar FCF generation,” analysts led by Karen Kostanian wrote in a note. Aramco will report 2020 earnings on March 21.MIDDLE EASTERN MARKETS:Adding to the positive sentiment, Saudi Arabia said it’ll ease some coronavirus-related restrictions from Sunday as new cases in the kingdom stabilizedIndoor dining can resume in restaurants, while cinemas, gyms and sports centers will be allowed to reopenClothing retailer Fawaz Alhokair +4.6%, fitness clubs chain company Leejam Sports +5.1%In the United Arab Emirates, the DFM General Index falls 0.2%, while the ADX General Index rises 0.1%Read, March 4: Abu Dhabi Investor IHC to Start Talks for Trojan Holding StakeQatar’s market is closed for a public holidayFor more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.comSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2021 Bloomberg L.P.
Gunmen ambushed a vehicle transporting security forces killing a sailor and wounding two others in the coastal town of Jewni in southwest Pakistan, officials said Sunday. The Pakistan Navy vehicle came under attack Saturday evening while traveling from Jewni to the Ganz area, said Zahoor Buledi, a Baluchistan provincial minister. The insurgent group Baluchistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack.
A dancing priest and a baby dressed in papal garb were among those celebrating the visit of Pope Francis to Qaraqosh, Iraq, on March 7, part of the pontiff’s visit to the country.There was a jubilant atmosphere in Qaraqosh, as this footage from Gareth Browne of The National shows. Credit: Gareth Browne | The National via Storyful
Mar. 7—TIFTON — The School of Arts and Sciences at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College continues to thrive despite the many challenges imposed by the global pandemic. Matthew Anderson, dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, said the school is working hard to keep everyone safe while still providing the student-focused and life-changing educational experiences that define ABAC. Anderson said ...
Shares of Ruth’s Hospitality Group closed 6.1% higher on Friday after the fine dining restaurant operator reported 4Q earnings that topped the Street’s estimates. Ruth’s (RUTH) reported a 94.2% year-over-year decline in 4Q earnings of $0.03 per share compared to the Street’s expectations of break-even earnings. Meanwhile, the company’s revenues of $77.4 million declined 42.7% year-over-year and fell short of consensus estimates of $77.8 million. Restaurant sales declined 43.2% year-over-year to $72.2 million, while franchise income reduced 28% to $3.6 million. Comparable restaurant sales at company-owned restaurants declined 39.7% in 4Q due to a 34.7% decline in traffic and a 7.6% decrease in average check. Notably, sales trends improved in October, where comparable sales (comps) were down 26.1%. However, comps further declined 35.2% and 53.9% in November and December, respectively, due to tighter COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions. (See Ruth’s Hospitality stock analysis on TipRanks) Following the results, Stephens analyst James Rutherford raised the stock’s price target to $25 (10.5% upside potential) from $19 and maintained a Buy rating. In a note to investors, the analyst said that he sees “plenty of opportunity for estimates to go higher,” amid “investor appetite for reopening trades.” Turning now to the rest of the Wall Street community, Ruth’s Hospitality has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on 2 Buys and 1 Hold. The average analyst price target of $20 implies about 17% downside from current levels. Shares have gained about 30% over the past 12 months. Related News: Burlington Pops 11% As 4Q Sales Outperform Estimates Costco’s 2Q Sales Soar 15% On E-Commerce Boom; Street Is Bullish Gap Rises 4% On 4Q Profit Beat More recent articles from Smarter Analyst: Broadcom’s 1Q Profit Soars 26%; Revenue Guidance Tops Estimates GSX Techedu Reports Mixed 4Q Results; Street Sees 30% Downside Adaptive’s T-Detect COVID Test Cleared For Emergency Use In US; Shares Pop 18% Big Lots’ 4Q Profit Beats Analysts’ Estimates As Comparable Sales Rise; Shares Gain 2%
Myanmar has asked India to return several police officers who crossed the border following a coup in their country. The deputy commissioner in Champai district in the northeastern state of Mizoram, Maria C.T. Zuali, said she received a letter from her Myanmar counterpart on Friday, asking India to return the officers in order to “uphold the friendship between Myanmar and India.”
New Zealand's biggest city Auckland reopened on Sunday after a weeklong lockdown caused by a cluster of the more-contagious UK variant of COVID-19.Health officials said the country recorded zero cases for a full week.People were able to leave their homes Sunday morning and fetch a coffee. Many felt relieved."It's lovely to be out and about again, it's hard being confined for long periods of time. We've done it before but it's refreshing to be out and about."The city of two million people will continue to face restrictions, like crowd gathering limits and masks on public transportation, but those may be eased at the end of this week.Its neighbor Australia has also been successful in keeping infections down, with zero cases reported in more than a month.New Zealand and Australia have deployed aggressive tactics, like contact tracing, border closures and foreign traveler quarantines.Their economies have made fast improvements, while both countries have started rolling out vaccines.Australia administered its first dose of the Oxford/AztraZeneca vaccine on Sunday, now an option alongside the vaccine from Pfizer/BioNTech.
Wicketkeeper Amy Jones completed three stumpings and Katherine Brunt took two for 19 in England’s 32-run victory.
Dutch cress grower Rob Baan has enlisted high-tech helpers to tackle a pest in his greenhouses: palm-sized drones seek and destroy moths that produce caterpillars that can chew up his crops. “I have unique products where you don’t get certification to spray chemicals and I don’t want it,” Baan said in an interview in a greenhouse bathed in the pink glow of LED lights that help his seedlings grow. A keen adopter of innovative technology in his greenhouses, Baan turned to PATS Indoor Drone Solutions, a startup that is developing autonomous drone systems as greenhouse sentinels, to add another layer of protection for his plants.
For those who find their dreams in books, there’s a group of readers who are hungrily consuming a particular style of narrative to escape from the past year's reality: “cozy” mysteries. “Murder is definitely dark, but in a cozy the reader is with the protagonist every step of the way as each clue is revealed,” says Michelle Vega, executive editor of Berkley, who works with several cozy authors. In television form, the cozy can be seen in popular shows such as “Murder, She Wrote,” “Midsomer Murders” and “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.”
The 26th annual Critics Choice Awards are set for Sunday in a hybrid virtual and in-person program, with Taye Diggs returning to host for the third consecutive year. Opting for a mix of on-site and virtual appearances due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Critics Choice awards will see presenters announce winners live from the […]
Biden's decision to go it alone on his COVID-19 relief plan could sink any specter of bipartisanship as he moves on to the next big-ticket item in his first 100 days.
CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / March 7, 2021 / Are there special considerations for investors who might want to open a Self-Directed IRA before the new year. That was the topic of a recent post at American IRA, a Self-Directed IRA administration firm based in Asheville, NC.
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Police responded to a large party that took over streets near the University of Colorado in Boulder and left damage in its wake on Saturday, March 6.Pictures of crowds emerged on social media during the day on Saturday. Shortly after 8 pm local time, the university tweeted that Boulder Police were were responding to a “large party” in an area known as University Hill.Videos captured in the evening showed damage to vehicles and broken glass in the street.This footage, taken by Daily Camera reporter Mitchell Byars, shows revelers in the road, setting off fireworks. When police arrive they can be heard threatening partygoers with arrest if they do not disperse, due to “riot conditions.”In a statement issued before 10 pm, the University of Colorado condemning the day’s events, which flouted COVID-19 guidelines.“We are aware of a large party on University Hill on Saturday evening and allegations of violence toward police officers responding to the scene,” the university said. “CU Boulder will not tolerate any of our students engaging in acts of violence or damaging property.” Credit: dailycamera.com via Storyful
Broadcom delivered better-than-expected first-quarter results and marked significant year-over-year improvements in sales and profitability. Shares of the semiconductor company closed 1.5% higher on Friday. Broadcom’s (AVGO) 1Q adjusted earnings of $6.61 per share beat consensus estimates of $6.57 per share and grew 25.9% year-over-year. Revenues rose about 14% year-over-year to $6.66 billion and topped the Street’s estimates of $6.62 billion. Broadcom’s CEO, Hock Tan, said that “This growth reflects the critical role our technology franchises play in this environment of accelerated digital transformation.” (See Broadcom stock analysis on TipRanks). For the second quarter, the company expects to generate revenues of approximately $6.5 billion, which is higher than the consensus estimates of $6.33 billion. It forecasts adjusted EBITDA to be approximately 59% of 2Q revenues. Following its earnings release, Deutsche Bank analyst Ross Seymore raised the stock’s price target to $500 (11% upside potential) from $475 and reiterated a Buy rating. In a note to investors, Seymore stated that the company reported better-than-expected 1Q results mainly driven by broad-based strength across its semiconductor and software segments. Overall, consensus among analysts is a Strong Buy based on 18 Buys and 4 Holds. Following the past year’s 64.3% rally, the average analyst price target of $516.68 implies further upside potential of about 15% to current levels. Related News: NXP Semiconductors Ramps Up Dividend By 50%, Boosts Share Buyback Plan Snowflake’s Loss Doubles In 4Q; Shares Drop 3.8% Yext Tumbles Over 15% On Disappointing Revenue Outlook More recent articles from Smarter Analyst: GSX Techedu Reports Mixed 4Q Results; Street Sees 30% Downside Adaptive’s T-Detect COVID Test Cleared For Emergency Use In US; Shares Pop 18% Big Lots’ 4Q Profit Beats Analysts’ Estimates As Comparable Sales Rise; Shares Gain 2% CoStar Group Pulls Out Of Bid For CoreLogic; Shares Gain 5.5%
The shifting of the queer teen drama ‘Love, Victor’ to an ‘adult-oriented’ Disney-adjacent platform is cause for concern, but ultimately we’re looking for representation in the wrong places, writes Oluwatayo Adewole
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