9 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on LAPD Prepares To Unleash Drones Amid Public Outcry
LAPD Prepares To Unleash Drones Amid Public Outcry
The LAPD first toyed with the idea of ramping up its public spying safety program with the introduction of drones back in May 2014. At that time, the LAPD announced it had acquired two “unmanned aerial vehicles” as gifts from the Seattle Police Department, Draganflyer X6 aircraft to be exact, after a public outcry in Seattle grounded the controversial program. Unfortunately, or perhaps not, LA’s drone efforts quickly met the same fate as Seattle’s. Per the Los Angeles Times:
9 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Its just gone 9am in Tokyo – update (spoiler – not much fire and fury today)
Its just gone 9am in Tokyo – update (spoiler – not much fire and fury today)
Not too much currency movement on the forex market, here is the USD update:
Its mainly been a New Zealand focus so far … the RBNZ:
Although … elsewhere:
9 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Qualcomm’s Latest Results Show Why It Is a Risky Bet
Qualcomm’s Latest Results Show Why It Is a Risky Bet
Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) stock has fallen roughly 8% since it reported third-quarter fiscal 2017 results in mid-July showing how Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is hurting the company’s business. Shares of the chip specialist are down roughly 20% this year, but investors should brace for more downside as its core licensing business is stumbling.
9 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on As Blue Apron shares sink, rival Chef’d reels in $35 million from big names
As Blue Apron shares sink, rival Chef’d reels in $35 million from big names
Chef’d is trying to differentiate itself from the pack of meal-kit start-ups by avoiding subscriptions.
9 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Japan PPI for July +0.3% m/m (expected 0.2% m/m)
Japan PPI for July +0.3% m/m (expected 0.2% m/m)
PPI for July +0.3% m/m and +2.6% y/y
– expected 0.2% m/m, prior 0.0%
– expected 2.3% y/y, prior 2.1%
Also:
– Overall final goods (price of finished products charged to firms) +1% y/y
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9 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Japan – Machine Orders for June: -1.9% m/m (vs. expected +3.6%)
Japan – Machine Orders for June: -1.9% m/m (vs. expected +3.6%)
This data is for private sector machinery orders (excluding ship and power equipment).
Also referred to as Core Machinery orders. its published by Japan’s Cabinet Office.
9 August, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Played to Record Crowds in the Second Quarter
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Played to Record Crowds in the Second Quarter
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) reported second-quarter results after the closing bell on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know about this business update from the parent company of event arranger and ticket vendor Ticketmaster.
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Q2 2017