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Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX)’s cost-cutting may not be helping the company. For example, at Goldstrike (a large mine in Nevada), all-in sustaining costs decreased from $1,226 to $886 year over year. But that’s because Barrick focused on mining much higher-grade ore. The company also cut sustaining capital expenditures by 15%. Such a strategy is not sustainable in the long run if the company wants to … Continue reading Best Stocks: Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX), Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:MPEL), Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE:BKD), Unitil Corp. (NYSE:UTL), Oceaneering International, Inc. (NYSE:OII)
Biotech Stock Review : Keryx, Sangamo, Regeneron Pharma, Sunesis & Idera Pharma
On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,592.29, up 0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.15%, to finish the day at 17,111.42, and the S&P 500 closed at 2,001.54, down 0.31%. The losses were broad based as eight out of ten sectors ended the session in negative. The S&P 500 Health Care Sector Index ended the day at 741.59, up 0.05%, … Continue reading Biotech Stock Review : Keryx, Sangamo, Regeneron Pharma, Sunesis & Idera Pharma
How Bitcoins would be affected by Apple News in Mobile Payments
Apple has unveiled Apple Pay, a new mobile payments tool that could significantly impact the way consumers transact both in-person and digitally. The new service was outlined as part of a broader demonstration of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, both of which were introduced at Apple’s event in Cupertino, California, on 9th September.
Apple Pay is integrated with existing infrastructure, including Secure Element and Touch ID, while the iPhone 6 introduces near-field communication (NFC) functionality, enabling tap-and-go payments for users of the device. Additionally, Apple has partnered with a cluster of well-known businesses to deploy the infrastructure for the payments feature, which includes McDonald’s, Whole Foods and Disney.
When launched, Apple Pay will build a bridge between the company’s consumer technology and the traditional payments network. VISA, American Express and MasterCard, the world’s biggest credit card service providers, have signed up, and the ‘Big Six’ American – Citi, Bank of America, Capital One, Wells Fargo, Chase and Barclays, among others – are also onboard. As CEO Cook explained, Apple is seeking to invigorate what is essentially decades-old technology through the use of Apple Pay.
News on Bitcoins
However, the question remains: What impact will the announcement have on bitcoin and digital currency?
Apple’s presentation didn’t contain any new information related to bitcoin, a subject the company has been silent on since it lifted its ban on bitcoin apps in June. However, Apple CEO Tim Cook noted during his presentation that the developer API for Apple Pay would be released, an announcement that presents a potential avenue for developers to create bitcoin-centric apps using the tool.
Although the gadget-centric tech press likes to focus on physical products, Apple’s new mobile payments service is just as interesting, albeit from a different angle. What sets Apple Pay apart from the competition is the scale and comprehensiveness of Apple’s operation.
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Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Acquisition To Buy Minecraft Maker
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) is reportedly on the verge of concluding the acquisition of Minecraft maker Mojang for a whopping $2 billion plus, according to the Wall Street Journal. Minecraft is a block building video games, highly popular among masses. Minecraft deal, if goes through, would enhance Microsoft Xbox division, making it the first billion dollar deal under CEO Satya Nadella. There was no confirmation … Continue reading Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Acquisition To Buy Minecraft Maker
Apple a Financial Review of iPhone and iWatch Launch Impact (NASDAQ AAPL)
Apple Inc (NASDAQ AAPL) stock had an active day Tuesday, rallying on the back of the iPhone 6 unveiling and then ending with a slight loss. Some probable reasons for the slight downward trend could be investor concerns and profit taking toward the end of the day. Apple investors followed every move of the company closely on Tuesday, with shares spiking initially and later dipping … Continue reading Apple a Financial Review of iPhone and iWatch Launch Impact (NASDAQ AAPL)
Active Stock: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Working on E-Gift Beers
Facebook Inc (NASDAQ FB) is collaborating with Beer giant Anheuser-Busch to sell and gift Budweiser and Bud Light online in Chicago and Denver, says a report from USA Today. In its testing phase now, but the program is likely to expand in whole nation once successful. Under the program, ‘Buds for Buds’ a friend can buy Budweiser for another friend whereas the Bud Light Birthday … Continue reading Active Stock: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Working on E-Gift Beers