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Pretty sure Google's new talking AI just beat the Turing test
So that whole Turing test metric, wherein we gauge how human-like an AI system …read more […]
Month: May 2018
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U.S. Treasury’s Mnuchin says Boeing, Airbus licenses to sell jets to Iran to be revoked
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Licenses for Boeing Co and Airbus to sell passenger jets to Iran will be revoked, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said on Tuesday after President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement.
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FCC chairman meets Sprint, T-Mobile CEOs on merger
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai met Tuesday with the chief executives of Sprint Corp and rival T-Mobile US Inc who are seeking approval for a $26 billion merger, a spokesman for Pai said.
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Exclusive: United Airlines in talks to buy wide-body jets: sources
PARIS/NEW YORK (Reuters) – United Airlines is in talks with planemakers Airbus and Boeing Co over the purchase of wide-body, long-haul passenger jets to replace a fleet of 50 Boeing 767 aircraft, people familiar with the discussions said on Tuesday.
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Exclusive: United Airlines in talks to buy wide-body jets – sources
PARIS/NEW YORK (Reuters) – United Airlines is in talks with planemakers Airbus and Boeing Co over the purchase of wide-body, long-haul passenger jets to replace a fleet of 50 Boeing 767 aircraft, people familiar with the discussions said on Tuesday. Europe’s Airbus is expected to offer its upgraded A330neo jet against Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner in a deal potentially worth some $14 billion at list prices, the two sources said. …read more […]
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U.S. Treasury’s Mnuchin says Boeing, Airbus licenses to sell jets to Iran to be revoked
Licenses for Boeing Co (BA.N) and Airbus (AIR.PA) to sell passenger jets to Iran will be revoked, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said on Tuesday after President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement. Trump said he would reimpose U.S. economic sanctions on Iran, which had been lifted under the agreement he has harshly criticized. …read more […]
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GW Pharmaceuticals (GWPH) Stock Moving Higher After Posting Q2 Earnings
GW Pharmaceuticals PLC (GWPH) just released its latest quarterly financial results, posting adjusted earnings of -$3.12 per share and revenues of $3.35 million. …read more […]
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Google eases tech stress with app controls, table-booking assistant
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.(Reuters) – Google on Tuesday showed how its virtual assistant can now call restaurants and salons to book appointments, navigating complex conversations, as the Alphabet Inc unit acknowledged that a technological onslaught was leaving users frazzled and needing a cure.
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McKesson Stock Price and Research (NYSE: MCK)
McKesson (NYSE: MCK) is a large cap company that operates within the health care providers and services industry. Its market cap is $30 billion today and the total one-year return is 2.87% for shareholders.
McKesson stock is underperforming the market. It’s beaten down, but it reports earnings soon. So is it a good time to buy? To answer this question we’ve turned to the Investment U Stock Grader. Our research team built this system to diagnose the financial health of a company.
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✓ Earnings-per-Share (EPS) Growth: McKesson reported a recent EPS growth rate of 50.17%. That’s …read more […]
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FedEx to Transfer $6 Billion in Pension Obligations to MetLife
FedEx Corp. is transferring $6 billion in U.S. pension obligations to MetLife Inc. The deal covers the pension benefits of 41,000 retirees and beneficiaries who currently receive a monthly payout and meet certain conditions, the courier said in a statement Tuesday. Benefits won’t change, FedEx said, without disclosing the cost of the transaction. …read more […]
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Weinstein Co sale approved; funds for abuse claims unclear
WILMINGTON, Del (Reuters) – An affiliate of Lantern Capital received approval from a U.S. bankruptcy judge on Tuesday to buy the assets of the Weinstein Co, but the price may leave little for those who alleged sexual harassment by founder Harvey Weinstein.
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MetLife to provide pension benefits to 41,000 FedEx retirees through annuity
(Reuters) – MetLife Inc has entered into an agreement to provide pension benefits for about 41,000 FedEx Corp retirees and beneficiaries, through a group annuity, the insurer said on Tuesday.
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The head of Facebook Messenger is now in charge of bringing blockchain to Facebook (FB)
Facebook Messenger boss David Marcus announced that he’s leaving his current role to start exploring how to best use blockchain technology at Facebook. Marcus also sits on the board of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. …read more […]
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Parks, ‘Black Panther’ propel Disney earnings past TV decline
(Reuters) – Walt Disney Co beat Wall Street forecasts for quarterly profit as strong performances from theme parks and the film studio offset pressure on the company’s television business from audience shifts to digital viewing.
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Disney’s beat fueled by ‘Black Panther’, theme parks
(Reuters) – Walt Disney Co reported higher-than expected quarterly revenue and profit on Tuesday, powered by the box-office success of superhero movie “Black Panther” as well as higher attendance and spending in its theme parks and resorts business.