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Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Saturday, June 3, 2017
AF retweeted: Dissecting Marissa Mayer’s $900,000-a-Week Yahoo Paycheck nyti.ms/2rCuddR #execpay #corpgov
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AF retweeted:
Dissecting Marissa Mayer’s $900,000-a-Week Yahoo Paycheck nyti.ms/2rCuddR #execpay #corpgov
June 03, 2017 at 07:08PM
https://twitter.com/Gin4u1/status/871005280439595008
from AF
How to coax leaders out of your employees ow.ly/XH7130bQ4YS #leadership #corpgov #startup #privateequity #venturecapital
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How to coax leaders out of your employees ow.ly/XH7130bQ4YS #leadership #corpgov #startup #privateequity #venturecapital
June 03, 2017 at 07:08PM
https://twitter.com/willbermendervc/status/871004917758078976
from Will Bermender VC
Corporate Governance retweeted: Dissecting Marissa Mayer’s $900,000-a-Week Yahoo Paycheck nyti.ms/2rCuddR #execpay #corpgov
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Corporate Governance retweeted:
Dissecting Marissa Mayer’s $900,000-a-Week Yahoo Paycheck nyti.ms/2rCuddR #execpay #corpgov
June 03, 2017 at 07:08PM
https://twitter.com/ToGovern/status/871004738011222016
from Corporate Governance
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Laurentian Bank reports second quarter 2017 results – SYS-CON Media (press release)
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Laurentian Bank reports second quarter 2017 results
SYS-CON Media (press release) … prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim financial reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). All amounts are denominated in Canadian dollars. The complete Second Quarter 2017 Report to Shareholders is available … |
May 30, 2017 at 06:57PM
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Sunday, May 21, 2017
Bitcoin tops $2000 for first time
Bitcoin climbed above $2,000 for the first time on Saturday, rising more than 4.5% to an all-time high of $2,062, with increased demand from Japanese and Chinese investors. According to CoinDesk, the cryptocurrency’s market cap – the total price of coins … Read Full Story
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May 21, 2017 at 06:28PM
from Bitcoin News Editor
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Tesla to report earnings amid stock high
Tesla faces another key test Wednesday as it releases its quarterly report.
Although the stock price has soared and is trading at all-time highs, will earnings and growth match investor expectations?
The electric vehicle maker shipped about 25,000 sedans and SUVs in the first quarter, setting a company record and a 69 percent growth year-over-year.
The Palo Alto company expects to start mass production on the Model 3 sedan this year. The $35,000 electric car is expected to bring Tesla to a broader market of customers, and what the company says about its production and production schedule will be key.
Baird Equity Research senior analyst Ben Kallo wrote last week that he expects the company to continue to focus on producing the Model 3. A range of new Tesla products — including an electric semi-truck, pickup, a smaller SUV and new roadster — could keep investors bullish on the company, he said.
A survey of investors on Robinhood, a fee-free stock trading platform, found retail investors bullish ahead of Tesla’s first-quarter earnings report, but less so than before its fourth-quarter earnings. Robinhood’s users tend to be younger and more tech-savvy than other retail investors.
Tesla is reporting earnings as it deals with controversy.
The company has come under fire from a handful of owners, who claim in a lawsuit that the updated Autopilot driver-assist package is unsafe and delayed beyond the company’s promises.
The company denied the legal claims, saying owners are instructed on the system’s limits and its scheduled rollout.
Also, CEO Elon Musk has drawn criticism for serving on two business advisory panels for President Donald Trump. A San Francisco tech investor started a multimillion-dollar campaign to get Musk to denounce Trump.
Several potential Tesla customers say on the website elondumptrump.com they have cancelled vehicle orders because of the tech entrepreneur’s ties to Trump.
Musk continued to defend his role on the advisory panels, saying he has raised issues of immigration and climate change that might have otherwise been ignored.
The earnings report is scheduled for release after the market closes. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters expect Tesla to post a loss of 82 cents a share on $2.61 billion in revenue.
Photo: An exterior view of Tesla’s Model S beta prototype. (Dai Sugano/Mercury News)
May 03, 2017 at 07:15PM
from Louis Hansen
Apple Earnings Disappointment? Not to These Analysts
It really should not be possible that a for-profit enterprise can earn $11 billion in three months – and find its investors disappointed. Yet that’s essentially the case when it comes to Apple Inc. and the exceedingly high expectations the company carries with it.
Apple posted modest growth in both earnings and revenue, and a bottom-line figure that tops any other company’s bottom line. It also reported it is sitting on $256 billion in cash reserves, and it boosted it dividend and buyback programs. Yet investors were more focused on one fly in the ointment: a modest decline in iPhone sales. Given how important that product is to everything this company does, the concerns can be justified, to an extent.
The tech giant’s shares are down 1.8% shortly after the open on Wednesday, to $144.88.
Yet most analysts were willing to look past the current quarter’s numbers, and ahead to the next “supercycle” for the company, when it releases the next iteration of the smartphone, the iPhone 8. They’re also keeping an eye on the company’s massive cash haul, and how much of it is being returned to shareholders.
Here’s a sample of what the Street had to say about Apple’s earnings:
– Amit Daryanani, RBC Capital Markets (outperform rating, $157 price target): Overall, Apple reported largely in-line numbers for March-quarter and June-quarter guide is modestly below consensus. However, we don’t think the modest miss on guide derails the underlying narrative on Apple – iPhone supercycle, cash repatriation and services growth – makes Apple an attractive large-cap tech name to own for 2017. We do think underlying iPhone demand was likely better vs. headline numbers due to channel inventory management. China remained soft in the quarter and will likely be a focus. Finally, Apple increased their buyback program by $50 billion and increased their dividend by 10%+.
– T. Michael Walkley, Canaccord Genuity (buy, $165): We continue to believe iPhone 8 sales could exceed the strong sales for the iPhone 6 given our belief a new form factor will spur strong replacement sales with improving ASPs. In fact, we are modeling F2018 iPhone sales of 242M units versus the 231M units sold during F2015 with the very successful iPhone 6 upgrade cycle. Given our expectations for higher-end models with OLED screens, wireless charging, and other features, we are also modeling F2018 ASPs of $698 versus the strong $671 in F2015. We believe these estimates could prove conservative as we assume a lower percent of the installed base will upgrade to the iPhone 8 than the iPhone 6 with potentially conservative ASP assumptions given our belief new OLED screen iPhone 8s will have strong demand despite an ASP premium to previous iPhone models.
– Tavis McCourt, Raymond James (outperform, price target to $163 from $159): Both the quarter and guide were a bit more positive than feared, given recent pressure from memory, and early indications of softening of demand prior to the next iPhone launch. We are starting to build a longer, slower ramp for this year’s iPhone launch, which has the impact of lowering forecasts in September/December vs. our previous estimates, and raising 1H18 (calendar). As growth returns, we expect the valuation to continue to improve and raise our price target to $163, which is a 15x P/E on our CY2018 EPS estimate, below the parity multiple the shares peaked at in the iPhone6 cycle.
– Abhey Lamba, Mizuho (buy, price target to $160 from $150): The company shipped 51 million iPhones in the quarter which was slightly below consensus of 52 million. In addition to shipments, ASP of $655 was in-line with consensus of $658. Importantly, management highlighted 18% growth in services, which is helping it monetize its installed base. While we are encouraged by accelerating growth in the services business, we note that at about 10-12% of total revenues, the segment remains too small to move the needle for Apple. The company posted another quarter of declining sales in Greater China despite easier compare.
– Walter Piecyk, BTIG (buy, price target to $184 from $165): Despite the strong headwind of record low phone upgrade rates at service providers, Apple was able to grow revenue by 4.6% this quarter on strong Services, Mac, Watch and accessory (AirPods) sales. We expect the new product cycle to further accelerate revenue growth into the high single digits in 2018 and EPS into the low teens, with help from a $40 billion annual share repurchase program.
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May 03, 2017 at 07:11PM
from Paul Vigna
OTC: Zinke Pushes for Review of Interior and Regulations at OTC – Journal of Petroleum Technology
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OTC: Zinke Pushes for Review of Interior and Regulations at OTC
Journal of Petroleum Technology Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke praised America’s resource potential and regulatory framework at the 2017 Offshore Technology Conference on 1 May. He also laid out his plan to review the department and signed two secretarial orders. Zinke pointed … Interior secretary starts process for offshore drilling expansion planThe Hill |
May 03, 2017 at 07:12PM
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Stocks to Watch: Apple, Weight Watchers, Delphi Automotive
Among the companies with shares expected to trade actively in Wednesday’s session are Weight Watchers International, Apple, and Delphi Automotive
Weight Watchers Tuesday raised its 2017 earnings guidance as it delivered a solid first-quarter beat, keeping pace with its turnaround plan. The company has benefited from Oprah Winfrey‘s star power and endorsement, and last year it reported its first annual membership gain since 2012. Shares of Weight Watchers jumped 15% to $24.29 in premarket trading.
Apple extended its rebound in the latest quarter with rising profit and revenue, but the technology giant reported tepid iPhone demand. Shares slipped 1.1% to $145.84 in premarket trading.
Delphi Automotive announced plan to spin off its powertrain systems segment. DLPH expects its second-largest segment by revenue to become an independent public company by March 2018, and existing shareholders will own shares of both companies. Shares rose 6.4% premarket.
Perrigo said Tuesday its offices were searched by investigators conducting a federal probe of price collusion in the generic-drug industry. Shares dropped 4.6% to $72.70 premarket.
North America was the only region where Mondelez International comparable sales fell in the first quarter, as food makers struggle with a turn by U.S. consumers toward fresher foods. Mondelez logged 0.6% growth globally and it continued to improve profitability through cost-cutting. Shares rose 3.4% to $45.24 in premarket trade Wednesday.
Yum! Brands Inc. posted much higher profit in the first quarter thanks to same-store sales growth at Taco Bell and KFC.
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Time Warner revenue rose 6% in the first quarter, with operating income improving 4% to $2.1 billion. Two hit films helped–The LEGO Batman Movie and Kong: Skull Island–as well as interest in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament and the HBO series Big Little Lies.
Molson Coors Brewing CEO Mark Hunter said 2017 “will be a transition year” after the company’s takeover of MillerCoors late last year.
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May 03, 2017 at 07:11PM
from Jenny Roth
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Holy Land Principles Resolution-size Lockheed Martin
One of the largest companies in the world, in its industry, has been Resolution-ized by the Holy Land Principles— a corporate code of conduct for the 542 American companies doing business in Israel/Palestine.
Lockheed Martin — headquartered in Bethesda, MD and one of the world’s largest defense contractors — held its Annual Shareholder meeting on Thursday, April 27. The Holy Land Principles, Inc. was the only non-profit organization that presented a shareholder resolution/proposal, asking the company to “sign”/implement the 8-point set of Holy Land Principles.
Fr. Sean Mc Manus— President of the Capitol Hill-based Holy Land Principles, Inc. and Irish National Caucus— explained: “ We have coined the word “ Resolution-ized “to hammer home an important truth. For the first time in history, American companies doing business in Palestine/Israel- Israel/Palestine are being challenged on their record of fair employment. It is the very first time Shareholder Resolutions on fair employment have been submitted, which is of real significance. Isn’t it extraordinary that this had never been done before? Imagine, 542 of the top American companies doing business over there, and their fair employment record escaped all scrutiny by American shareholders, consumers and stakeholders! But, of course, the same myopia prevailed regarding American companies in Northern Ireland until we launched in 1984 the Mac Bride Principles— on which the Holy Land Principles are based. And, then, the Mac Bride Principles changed the entire fair employment dynamic in Northern Ireland. The Holy Land Principles can do the same in Palestine/Israel-Israel/Palestine.”
The Vote
The Holy Land Principles resolution received over 7 Million votes, 7,701,636 (3.48%) with 12,407,933 abstentions.
At the close of business on April 26, 2017, the share value of Lockheed Martin was $270.35.
So, the value of the share votes for Holy Land Principles represented over $2 Billion ($2,082,137,292.60). The value of the abstentions was $3,354,484,686.55.
Therefore, the combined total money not supporting Lockheed Martin was over $5 Billion ($5,436,621,979.15) and, therefore, a total of 20,109,569 votes not supporting Lockheed Martin.
Barbara Flaherty, Executive Vice President of Holy Land Principles. Moved/presented the Resolution.
She said: “We were very pleased by the gracious way that Lockheed Martin received us. I was impressed that the two leaders who conducted the meeting were both women. I hope Lockheed Martin will now fully take into account the importance of this issue—fair employment by their company in the Holy Land. Irrespective of views about the Holy Land, all Americans want to see
Lockheed Martin and all the other American companies over there practice fair employment.”
May 02, 2017 at 07:16PM
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Monday, May 1, 2017
Video Series: Tom Douglas on Using Neurointerventions in Crime Prevention
Should neurointerventions be used to prevent crime? For example, should we use chemical castration as part of efforts to prevent re-offending in sex offenders? What about methadone treatment for heroin-dependent offenders? Would offering such interventions to incarcerated individuals involve coercion? Would it violate their right to freedom from mental interference? Is there such a right? Should psychiatrists involved in treating offenders always do what is in their patients’ best interests or should they sometimes act in the best interests of society? Tom Douglas (Oxford) briefly introduces these issues, which he investigates in depth as part of his Wellcome Trust project ‘Neurointerventions in Crime Prevention’ (http://ift.tt/2qvAjsE).
May 01, 2017 at 07:18PM
from Katrien Devolder
Friday, April 28, 2017
Three Ways To Build Your Reputation Online And Earn Your Customers’ Trust
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You need attention and trust if you want to survive.
April 28, 2017 at 06:36PM
from Young Entrepreneur Council, CommunityVoice
How Do You Practice For The Unexpected?
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Is it possible to create a place to practice and prepare for how to react when things don’t go according to plan? Mary Lemmer and Improv4 think so.
April 28, 2017 at 06:36PM
from Andy Ellwood, Contributor
Who Is Really Keeping Women Back In The Workplace?
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International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 8, as it is every year, to celebrate the advances of women and to remind us that there is still work to do for gender equality. A recent survey from Western Union illustrated the global challenges that women face and outlined a possible path forward.
April 28, 2017 at 06:36PM
from Neale Godfrey, Contributor
Idle Smart Aims to Disrupt The Trucking Industry With Data-Driven SaaS Solution
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Idle Smart’s Android platform allows fleets to proactively manage idle time. While fleet management is not a new concept to the industry, Idle Smart gives fleet owners access to data they can then leverage to make informed, cost-saving decisions.
April 28, 2017 at 06:36PM
from Matt Hunckler, Contributor
The Changes You Need To Know About In HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’ Opening Sequence
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Vine’s logo gets trashed, Amazon delivers pizza and Apple’s Campus is completed in the opening sequence of Season Four of HBO’s Silicon Valley.
April 28, 2017 at 06:36PM
from Zara Stone, Contributor
10 things you need to know today (SPY, SPX, QQQ, DIA, GOOG, SBUX, MSFT)
Here is what you need to know.
Trump’s first 100 days are coming to an end. President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office are up on Saturday. While Trump has yet to see any of his major agenda items pass through Congress, he’s currently trying to repeal and replace Obamacare, cut taxes, and redo NAFTA.
The Brexit slowdown has arrived. Data released by the Office for National Statistics on Friday showed the UK’s economy grew at a 0.3% clip in the first quarter, making for the slowest growth since the first quarter of 2016. The drop off was largely driven by the services sector, the economy’s largest driver of growth.
Amazon crushes earnings. The online retailer earned an adjusted $1.48 a share, easily beating the Wall Street estimate of $1.13. While total revenue grew 21% versus a year ago, revenue from Amazon’s closely watched cloud computing unit, Amazon Web Services, soared 43% year-over-year to $3.66 billion.
Alphabet beats. Google’s parent company earned $7.73 per share as revenue surged 22% versus a year ago to $24.75 billion. The average cost-per click sank 19% YoY, making for the biggest drop since at least 2014.
Microsoft’s cloud business is booming. The company earned $0.73 a share on revenue of $23.6 billion, and said that revenue from its business unit that includes the fast-growing Office 365 cloud productivity suite jumped 22%.
Starbucks same-store sales miss. The coffee giant said sales at stores open at least a year rose 3% in the first quarter, missing the 3.6% gain that analysts were anticipating.
Cloudera is going public. The software company priced its initial public offering at $15 a share, above the $12 to $14 range that was expected, but well below the $30.92 a share that Intel paid in 2014, Reuters says, citing a source familiar with the situation. Cloudera will trade under the ticker “CLDR.”
Stock markets around the world trade mixed. China’s Shanghai Composite (+0.1%) eked out a gain in Asia and Britain’s FTSE (-0.3%) slides in Europe. The S&P 500 is set to open up 0.1% near 2,391.
Earnings reporting slows down a bit. Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and General Motors are among the names reporting ahead of the opening bell.
US economic data is heavy. The Employment Cost Index, GDP, and core PCE will all be released at 8:30 a.m. ET before Chicago PMI and University of Michigan consumer confidence cross the wires at 9:45 a.m. ET and 10 a.m. ET, respectively.
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April 28, 2017 at 07:17PM
from Jonathan Garber
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