CNBC’s Jim Cramer said the Federal Reserve‘s emergency interest rate cut on Tuesday morning makes him more concerned about the economic risks from the coronavirus. “It’s great that the Federal Reserve recognizes that there’s going to be weakness, but it makes me feel, wow, the weakness must be much more than I thought,” Cramer said
Month: March 2020
It’s a common adage that “Everything that’s old is new again”. Indeed, a product of the “Seventies”, Tudor missed that era of “serious” chronographs from the mid 1950s to late 1960s which saw the introduction of crucial chronograph watches like the Reference 6234, predecessor to the Cosmograph Daytona, the Speedmaster, the Navitimer, the Carrera and
Partisan Records newcomers Pottery are releasing their debut album, Welcome to Bobby’s Motel, this spring. In anticipation, we’ve already heard lead single “Texas Drums Pt 1 & II”; now comes a second offering in “Take Your Time”. The Canadian outfit has also announced a headlining tour for July. A highlight of their recent live shows,
When I saw Wonder Woman in 2017, my son was about 14 months old. It was the first time I had gone out with a friend since he had been born. Needless to say, it was fan-freaking-tastic: both the movie and the three or so hours I was out with my friend. We saw the movie
Warning! Spoilers for Black Cat #10 below! When it comes to killing Deadpool, it’s practically impossible. The Merc with the Mouth is borderline unkillable, however, when he has been ‘murdered’, it’s usually a painful, grandiose death. Deadpool’s latest attempt to claim a bounty on Wolverine’s head has backfired, leading to one of Wade Wilson’s most
Sure, it might be common knowledge that Ryan Reynolds, the much-beloved film actor, is a Vancouverite, but what some fans might not know is that his grandfather also played an important part in Canadian history. Last Thursday, during a visit to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton news anchor Gord Steinke
The Charity Finance Group and the insurance firm Ecclesiastical have called for an insurance premium tax exemption for charities to be granted in the forthcoming Budget. The rate of IPT, which is a tax on general insurance premiums such as buildings or car insurance, has doubled in recent years, and the CFG and Ecclesiastical are
Another 15 people who were repatriated from the cruise ship remain “locally in medical care or quarantine because of their close contact with a confirmed case,” said Carol Williams, a spokeswoman for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in a statement. CDC protocol had required they be quarantined for 14 days to assure they
When it comes to real estate, $1 million doesn’t go as far as it used to — especially in the world’s top cities. In Monaco, the world’s most expensive city on a per-square-foot basis, $1 million gets you 162 square feet of prime real estate, according to a report from real estate brokerage firms Douglas Elliman
On Sunday 8th March, Brewhouse & Kitchen is inviting all women down to one of their 22 sites to celebrate International Women’s Day. With over one million people celebrating the event, they are proud to be continuing their complimentary International Women’s Brew Day event for the 4th year running. Not only will Brewhouse & Kitchen
Proving that women too can dominate the realm of fast cars, is Dubai supercar club, Arabian Gazalles. Founded in 2016 by Algerian-born, luxury car enthusiast Hanan Mazouzi Sobati, the club prides itself shattering stereotypes, raising eyebrows and inspiring women. “You don’t have to be the hot chick in the front right seat. You can be
It’s a streaming world we live in and Spotify’s Head of Music Jeremy Erlich is letting artists know exactly how to get on playlists in 2020. First up, don’t ever pay for playlisting — it’s not a thing. The only sure way to get placed on Spotify playlists is through the playlist submission tool. Surprisingly, knowing
The finale of Love Is Blind finally, mercifully revealed which of the five remaining couples actually got married after their whirlwind experiences together in this “experiment.” For those of you who are fully invested and ready for more from the reality dating series, good news! Netflix announced on Feb. 26 that an online reunion special
Like it or not, massive trainers are here and they aren’t going anywhere fast. Not that they could even if they wanted to, mind you. To the casual observer, it may have come as a bit of a shock when the fashion elite suddenly appeared to be taking their style cues from Sporty Spice in
Despite the swelling panic about the coronavirus, the global business for Disney/Pixar’s elf fantasy feature Onward should turn out to be solid. To date, there aren’t any theaters closed in the U.S. (nor do sources expect any in the near future), certainly not in a grave way like China’s which has seen its nationwide exhibition
In all seriousness, for anyone reading this hoping to get a leg up the correct answer to the campaign question is obviously “I would say what I found most appealing was the way Mr. Trump riled up the racists in this country” or “Honestly? When he descended from that Trump Tower escalator like a gift
– This article was clarified on 3 March 2020; see final paragraph Staff at the homelessness charity St Mungo’s will strike for three days this month after talks to settle a long-running dispute about terms and conditions broke down. The union Unite said today that it planned to stage a walkout between 16 and 18
A pedestrian carries a Nordstrom shopping bag in Chicago. Christopher Dilts | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell. Nordstrom — Shares of the fashion retailer dipped 8% in extended trading after the company missed analysts’ expectations on both earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter. The company reported earnings
British supermarkets have announced newly-formulated contingency plans in an effort to ensure that the public will have access to produce, should the potential of panic-buying amidst the coronavirus outbreak take place. In order to support increased demand and mass-buying of products, supermarkets will work to increase the provision of staple goods and daily produce in
Confusingly named, enticingly remote and increasingly popular, the chilly island of Greenland is fast becoming the dark horse of 2020 travel destinations. Before planning their trips, most visitors know little about the Arctic destination beyond vague ideas about its misleading nomenclature — “Greenland is icy whereas Iceland is green, right?” — or its link to
Emergency crews work near a damaged business at Jefferson St. and Seventh Ave. N. on March 3, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. A tornado passed through Nashville just after midnight leaving a wake of damage in its path. Brett Carlsen/Getty Images At least eight people were killed, others were injured, and 50,000 households and businesses were
Dedicated to passing down the traditional ethos and culture of the Amamian people, through preserving nature, architecture and villages, DenPaku offers a variety of tourist accommodation across the Japanese islands of Amami Oshima, Kakeromajima and Tokunoshima. Ranging from resorts to boutique hotels, the first two DenPaku inns were established in the northern region of Amami
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Megan Thee Stallion shoulda known what she was getting into when she signed her first contract with a record label, because she put pen to paper herself … so says Yung Berg. We got the “Sexy Can I” rapper at LAX Monday and asked about Meg’s beef with her record
What happened to the patient who could not be cured? On The Good Doctor Season 3 Episode 17, the doctors were baffled when they could not come to a diagnosis for a patient. Shaun took it the worst because he felt like he should know more. Meanwhile, Claire and Neil continue to cautiously navigate their feelings
Merci Saint Laurent, because Paris Fashion Week is off to a sexy start with ’80s latex. Meanwhile, Maria Grazia Chiuri presented another empowered Dior woman and Coperni staged their first runway show to industry acclaim. Click through for more of our favorite designer looks direct from the fashion capital of the world, here.
Mark Wahlberg Back when David O. Russell was set to helm the Uncharted movie, Mark Wahlberg, who has recently popped up in Mile 22 and Instant Family, had been selected to play Nathan Drake. Considering Wahlberg’s age at the time, presumably this would have followed a Nathan Drake who’s at the same level of experience
Danielle Staub insisted she’s ‘never’ returning to ‘RHONJ,’ but will any of her co-stars follow? An insider answers that question, and even teases details about the cast reunion! Friendships have been tested in the wake of Danielle Staub’s hair-yanking incident with Margaret Josephs, 52, and we’ve learned if the drama has affected their co-stars’ decision
The recent Newbery Award for Jerry Craft’s New Kid feels like an acknowledgment of what most tween readers already know: graphic novels that deal with the ups and downs of middle school life make for great reading. Fans of Raina Telgemeier have devoured each of her books, from the memoirs Smile, Sisters, and Guts to
Representatives from the RSPCA and the trade union Unite have agreed to meet today in a last-ditch attempt to avert strike action over the introduction of new staff contracts. Last month, members of the union voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action over the RSPCA’s plans to bring in a performance-related pay scheme for salary
There could be a tug of war brewing over which standard financial professionals should follow when they provide advice or sell products such as annuities to individual investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission is unveiling a new regulation, called Regulation Best Interest, which requires broker-dealers and professionals associated with them to keep their clients’ best