Nadita File - 10/02/2014

[Nadita]

Nadita File – 10/02/2014

 

Good evening everyone, thanks for watching Nadita File where the spin starts here J

 

Fighting ISIS : Thriver reported top Kurdish fighter says ISIS closing in on critical town of Kobani near Syria – Turkish border.  Comes despite renewed US led airstrikes in region overnight. Turkey’s parliament approves motion for Turkish and foreign military operations in Iraq and Syria.

 

Other News : A-J516 heard US patient with Ebola identified as Thomas Eric Duncan.  He helped move a woman infected with Ebola who died hours later.  He traveled from Liberia to Brussels, then to Washington and Dallas on United Airlines. Texas health officials monitoring people Duncan may have come in contact with, includes ambulance crew, his five children.  Four members of Ebola patient’s children ordered to stay home for 21 days. Texas health officials say 80 people were in contact with Ebola patient and all being monitored.  Some parents removing their children from Dallas schools temporarily.  Officials say none of 5 students who had contact with patient have shown symptoms.

 

Captl1 is glad to hear United Airlines reaching out to all passengers who may have been on plane with US Ebola patient.  Doesn’t believe there’s any risk.  Providing CDC contact info.  Liberia officials say they will prosecute man who brought Ebola to US.  Claim he lied on airport health form when asked about contact with infected individuals.

 

Boosterbglee heard Exxon CEO says employees barred from travel to countries directly affected by Ebola. Exxon says Ebola outbreak has disrupted west Africa operation.

 

Pres. Obama in Chicago today to tout the administration’s economic policies.  Speech at Northwestern University comes just weeks before midterm elections.

 

Uneek read health officials say four children infected with enterovirus across the country have died.  Unsure of what role the virus played in their deaths.

 

Yendor is hoping Tian Na Men Square will not repeat.  Hong Kong police warning of serious consequences if pro-democracy protesters try to occupy or surround government buildings.  Protesters want Hong Kong leader to resign.  Protesters pushing for electoral reforms China’s leaders are refusing to allow.  This is the biggest challenge to Beijing’s authority since China atook control in 1997. China’s rulling communist party condemned the protests today, endorsed city’s beleaguered leader.  Warned of chaos if the protests continue.

 

Two million muslims streaming into a sprawling tent city near Mecca.  The annual Islamic (haj) pilgrimage is getting underway.

 

Real housewives of New Jersey couple face sentencing today for fraud.  Teresa and Joe Guidice admit hiding assets from bankruptcy creditors. Lawyers for female celebs whose nude pictures were hacked threaten to sue Google for $100M.

 

ReinMan is excited to hear Adam Sandler to produce and star in 4 new movies that will appear exclusively on Netflix.  Sandler’s movies are consistently among most viewed on Netflix in US and worldwide.

 

AP poll : 9 of 10 likely voters say economy is an important issue in November elections.  19% say economy is nation’s biggest problem, 12% name terrorism.

 

The bull slipped 3 points at trading today. Stocks pare losses after Wednesday sell off. Mixed US econ data, ECB, Ebola in focus.  Gold closed $1,213, silver closed at $17.11, copper at $2.99.  Crude oil closed at $91.62

 

Twitter (TWTR) is upgraded at JPM with target price $64.  JPMorgan cut to neutral from buy at UBS.  Kinder Morgan raised to outperform from market perform at Wells Fargo. Microsoft initiated with an outperform rating and $55 price target at FBN Securities. Pandora upgraded to buy from hold at Topeka Capital cites favorable risk reward.

 

Ariad Pharma (ARIA says its experiment lung cancer drug got breakthrough therapy from FDA.  The stock gained 10% closing at $5.85.  UBS big bank call : buy Bank of America, price target $24,  hold JPMorgan.  Under Armour (UA) to build distribution center in Tennessee, invest $100M and create 1,500 jobs. Portola Pharma (PTLA) to launch stock offering, seeks to raise $160M.

 

Chess was exercising his heart when GoPro (GPRO) breaking its lock-up restriction.  CEO  Nick Woodman decided to donate 5.8M shares to charity and released from lockup.  The stock traded as low as $79.13 and closed at $85.  None of GoPro founder’s shares sold today. 

 

IPO Buzz : JP Energy Partners (JPEP) begins trading today.  Prices 13.8M shares at $20 to raise $275M. The stock closed at $19.  WWR Corp begins trading today, prices 25.5M shares at #21, to raise $600M.

Wayfair (W) also begins trading today, prices 11M shares at $29 to raise $319M. Calithera bio (CALA) begins trading, priced 8M shares at $10, below expected range of $13-$15.

 

Gymrat76541 learns from Warren Buffet.  Buffet’s Berkshire buying Van Tuyl Group, nation’s largest privately held car dealership chain.  He says he expects to buy lots of dealerships over time. He says he would not change Pimco investment because of departure of Bill Gross.  His pension funds are 100% invested in stocks. He admitted that he bought some stocks yesterday.  Buffet says when stocks go down, he gets more aggressive. Asked about BOA, he says CEO Moynihan has done an incredible job.  IBM CEO Rometty is making the right moves, IBM is a well run firm.

 

ECB Pres. Draghi says ECB ready to use unconventional instruments to fight low inflation.  Asset purchases should ease monetary policy. Outlook for moderate recovery remains in place.  Risks to economic outlook remain on the downside.  EU has pervasive unemployment, weak economic activity, some nations in recession.

 

Littlesam watching Fox News when she hears IMF Lagarde says global economy weaker than envisioned 6 months ago.  Only modest pickup seen in 2015 for global growth.  IMF to cut outlook for potential growth.

 

Genx4me wonders what’s next coming from Pimco.  Pimco says record $23.5B pulled from total return fund in September. Pimco adds outflows this week have been considerably smaller.  Company expects to keep most of its investors. Michael Diekmann, CEO of Allianz, Pimco’s parent company stepping down.  Oliver Beate to become new CEO on May 2015.

 

From Dinar Land : Rodandstaff reported coalition airstrikes backed Iraqi and peshmerga forces are claiming victories in various hot areas throughout northern Iraq.  A local source said Baghdadi fled Syria airstrikes and is in Mosul distributing large amounts of money to warlords of ISIL to keep them fighting and staying in Mosul. He travels in private cars and taxis to elude detection by coalition.  He sleeps in different locations and uses ordinary cars when traveling. Security forces discovered boxes of arms and ammunitions hidden in containers buried in Jurf al-Sakhar in Babel province. 

 

UN announced today ISIL has committed horrible act amounting to war crimes including executing civilians and unarmed prisoners, enslaving girls and women for sale, and recruiting and training children as young as ten years old. 

 

KRG President told House Speaker Jabouri during his visit to Erbil that Kurdish ministers in the new Iraqi government will begin their duties right after Eid al-Adha holiday that starts on October 4^th for four days also ending the haj season.

 

While ISIL is advancing on Kobani, Turkish military is standing by with tens of tanks on hills overlooking the scene of the battle.  Turkish Pres. Erdogan has asked parliament to extend government’s power to conduct armed action against ISIL but observers say Erdogan’s main goal is to topple Assad’s regime.  Turkish kurd leader said from his jail that peace talks will end if Kobani falls into the hands of ISIL.  Kurdish PKK fighters are helping the Syrian Kurds fight ISIS but everyone knows that will not be enough to stop terrorists from beheading civilians including women.

 

First Deputy Speaker of the House Himam Hammoudi urges cabinet to vote on the budget and its amendments.  He said if the cabinet endorsed the budget today, the parliament will vote on it as soon as they convene after the holiday.  He added parliamentary budget committee added its own recommendations before it was sent to the cabinet.  He also said due to the present circumstances and oil prices it is imperative that the budget is adopted without delay. Calkid11 hopes this is it J

 

Economist Bassem Jamil said the banking system is due for an overhaul where private banks take a leading role in attracting investors and loaning money to industries and other services. 

 

From Rumor Land : Blaino says Zim is appearing on Bloomberg and his source can’t say if it’s smoke.  Millionday says it’s not guaranteed but it looks very close.  Poppy3 is proud Iraq is pushing this through and Abadi is sticking to his guns.  Frank26 says in the still of the night, it will give way and happen so fast that your world and thoughts will freeze for a few neno seconds trying to comprehend the reality of it all.  Tman23 says the window remains open 10/7-10/9 to see a monetary shift. Okie oilman reminds us about last night when he posted that we would hear tonight what we have been waiting for.  Breitling says watch CBI.  Steve1 says Kurds and everyone have signed and there will be no readings but vote.

 

The spin stops here J send your comments to #naditafile,  Dinar Thug is next, good night everyone J

I am taking Friday off, see you next week.  Have a blessed week with your family and enjoy the beautiful Autumn J

 

 

 

[DinarThug]

Dinar Thug is next

 

Zzzzzz ...

 

 

                   

 

 

It Must Be That Waiting For The RV Just Makes Me So 'Tired' !

 

Thx For The Spin Babe - And Enjoy Ur Day Off Tomorrow !

 

     

[chess]

....thanks, Nadita......good Spinnnnnnnnnnnnnn!

 

Have a .............. ............day off from the newsroom!

[a-j516]

thanks Nadita for a great spin.  We will be lucky if ebola doesnt get a foot hold with people mindlessly coming into the country after helping ebola sickened neighbors...........He will be really lucky if his own children dont get ebola.

[calkid11]

Thank you Nadita

[genx4me]

Thanks Nadita! You spin and spin and spin. You deserve a break. Enjoy your day off!! 

[gymrat76541]

The world knows; Whatever Warren Buffet touches turns to GOLD.

[ReinMan]

The world knows; Whatever Warren Buffet touches turns to GOLD.

 

 

Warren Buffet needs to touch me inappropriately so I can cash my ass in!

[iamtheeggman]

Reinman your gross

[boosterbglee]

Thanks Nadita, enjoy your time off!  

[Thriver]

Thanks Nadita. Sure do appreciate you and your abilities!!!

[Nadita]

Zzzzzz ...

 

 

                   

 

 

It Must Be That Waiting For The RV Just Makes Me So 'Tired' !

 

Thx For The Spin Babe - And Enjoy Ur Day Off Tomorrow !

 

     

Thuzzzz

You always make me laugh. No wonder you are stuck on the curb. No wheel to go around

....thanks, Nadita......good Spinnnnnnnnnnnnnn!

 

Have a .............. ............day off from the newsroom!

Chess you too

[Nadita]

The world knows; Whatever Warren Buffet touches turns to GOLD.

 

Gym

 

Yep...