31 December 2018, Monday NewsLatest News On 31 December 2018, Monday An escalation of the trade war can plunge the markets into recession, says Chevy Chase Trust's Amy Raskin12/31/2018 11:46 PM U.S. Oil Prices Rise, but End 2018 Down 25%12/31/2018 11:35 PM The $35 billion race to cure a silent killer that affects 30 million Americans12/31/2018 11:20 PM When companies raise prices, they make the rich richer at everyone else's expense, study finds12/31/2018 11:05 PM Why 2019 could be very good for stocks, after worst year in a decade12/31/2018 11:04 PM Vanilla fever: Fear sours the sweet scent of Madagascar’s success12/31/2018 11:00 PM These Were The Most Downloaded And Profitable Games and Apps Of 201812/31/2018 11:00 PM As Government Shutdown Drags On, So Do Economic Worries12/31/2018 10:52 PM Connor McDavid's thoughts on Oilers' acquisition of Manning - Sportsnet.ca12/31/2018 10:52 PM A reason for hope: Back-to-back down years for the stock market are rare12/31/2018 10:51 PM You can now buy a pillow in the shape of a BUM - and customers say they’re ‘the greatest invention of the last 100 years’12/31/2018 10:12 PM Police out in full force as SA welcomes 2019 - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 9:53 PM Analysis | Companies' pursuit of high profits is making the rich richer at everyone else’s expense, according to new research12/31/2018 9:42 PM Why this year suddenly fell apart on Wall Street, and what's ahead12/31/2018 9:30 PM Here’s how ugly 2018 was for stocks and other assets12/31/2018 9:24 PM 'Pooey Puitton' purse said to irk Louis Vuitton, prompts lawsuit12/31/2018 9:19 PM Political parties share their hopes for 2019 - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 9:17 PM How will politics affect markets in 2019? Experts weigh in12/31/2018 9:15 PM Breakingviews - A made-in-America market will be a distorted one12/31/2018 9:15 PM Kano Assembly suspends KASCO's MD – Daily Trust12/31/2018 9:11 PM Toronto stocks up on final day of a difficult year for the market12/31/2018 9:10 PM Health care, schools top finance-heavy agenda in states12/31/2018 9:06 PM From Orla Kiely to Jo'Burger, here are Ireland's highest-profile company collapses of 201812/31/2018 9:05 PM The stock market's epic fourth-quarter reversal is one for the history books12/31/2018 9:02 PM Sydney, Hong Kong kick off 2019 parties with dazzling fireworks - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 9:00 PM 12/31/2018 8:58 PM US stocks edge higher on hopes of US-China trade resolution12/31/2018 8:57 PM How women manage wealth and thrive at male-dominated advisory firms12/31/2018 8:56 PM 12/31/2018 8:55 PM PPA, police officer to be probed in Clifton beach row12/31/2018 8:51 PM NSE: Market capitalisation inched N383bn on CCNN merger shares - Premium Times Nigeria12/31/2018 8:51 PM 10 surprises that could rock biotech stocks in 2019, from success in Alzheimer's to a stumble in depression12/31/2018 8:50 PM 12/31/2018 8:49 PM This wacky daily trading strategy posted a 13% return in this rough year12/31/2018 8:32 PM Here are the best and worst performing stocks of this tough and volatile year for the market12/31/2018 8:28 PM Tech's 'FAANG' stocks need to be 'unified and consistent' for market to go higher, says Art Cashin12/31/2018 8:26 PM There hasn't been a normal in the market since 2008, strategist says12/31/2018 8:16 PM Count down to 2019 celebrations - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 8:16 PM 19 Jokes Millennials Won't Know Whether To Laugh Or Cry At12/31/2018 8:14 PM Sebokeng residents affected by flooding - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 8:08 PM Apple is going to end 2018 with a rare product launch miss12/31/2018 8:05 PM New Years Eve Celebrations around the World12/31/2018 8:01 PM Kano Assembly suspend KASCO MD - The Nation Nigeria12/31/2018 7:58 PM Netflix's record-breaking viewership for 'Bird Box' has sparked debate in Hollywood, and some believe the company's lack of transparency hurts filmmakers12/31/2018 7:51 PM The best and worst stocks of 201812/31/2018 7:50 PM SA arrests Mozambique's ex-finance minister for extradition to US12/31/2018 7:49 PM Recession fear unjustified when looking at the data, strategist says12/31/2018 7:47 PM Here’s why stock-market bulls are banking on January to steady the ship12/31/2018 7:42 PM Brendan Howlin says Labour would provide a home for SDLP members unhappy with FF merger12/31/2018 7:38 PM SA arrests Mozambique’s former finance minister12/31/2018 7:30 PM Doctors, hospitals and big pharma are paying billions in federal fraud settlements, and it shows the healthcare industry has a big problem12/31/2018 7:22 PM 'Pooey Puitton' purse said to irk Louis Vuitton, prompts lawsuit12/31/2018 7:16 PM There's one clear winner in the asset management business in 2018, and it shows how the industry's changing shape12/31/2018 7:14 PM 'Pooey Puitton' purse said to irk Louis Vuitton, prompts lawsuit12/31/2018 7:11 PM Stocks buoyed by trade hopes in last session of a dismal 201812/31/2018 7:11 PM Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith did not return over $50,000 in corporate donations following scandal-plagued campaign12/31/2018 7:10 PM South African among suspected jihadist leaders in Mozambique12/31/2018 7:09 PM Breakingviews TV: Unchained12/31/2018 7:08 PM Rand, stocks see positive end to difficult year - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 7:05 PM Get buy-in on plans to preserve family wealth across generations | IOL Business Report12/31/2018 7:00 PM Arlen Redekop’s favourite photos from 201812/31/2018 7:00 PM New York's Times Square ready for New Year's close-up - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 6:59 PM Blockchain will finally make itself useful12/31/2018 6:48 PM PHOTOS: Last-minute New Year rush at Lagos market12/31/2018 6:45 PM A made-in-America market will be a distorted one12/31/2018 6:42 PM Economist: The Fed was right to raise rates when it did12/31/2018 6:41 PM US stocks open higher in last session of turbulent 201812/31/2018 6:39 PM Jack Bogle's warning: Invest in 2019 with 'a little extra caution'12/31/2018 6:30 PM SEC, NSE, shareholders give final approval to CCNN/BUA Kalambaina Cement merger - Daily Post Nigeria12/31/2018 6:29 PM China's Xi pledges to continue reforms, open markets12/31/2018 6:22 PM Chinese stocks were the worst on Earth in 2018, losing 27% — here's why12/31/2018 6:17 PM UK awards no-deal Brexit ferry contract to firm without ships | The Malaysian Insight12/31/2018 6:15 PM Corporate Profit Crunch Looms as Stocks Slide12/31/2018 6:15 PM Mark Zuckerberg lost more money than any of the world's other 500 richest billionaires during Facebook's catastrophic year12/31/2018 6:14 PM Dow industrials and S&P 500: the best and worst-performing stocks of 201812/31/2018 6:08 PM 400 litres of brewed beer found at Westville Prison on New Year's eve - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 6:04 PM The work bonus that is way more important than money12/31/2018 6:00 PM BP's Chief Scientist Says Boosting Gender Diversity And STEM Pathways Crucial For 'Big Oil'12/31/2018 6:00 PM The Meghan effect: how the Duchess of Sussex can double a brand's turnover12/31/2018 5:55 PM 'Wet weather won't dampen our party mood' - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 5:46 PM World stocks pin hopes on US-China trade talks after brutal year12/31/2018 5:41 PM Dow rises 250 points on US-China trade hopes as Wall Street closes out tumultuous year12/31/2018 5:41 PM Stock market opens higher on New Year's Eve, aims to end a miserable 2018 on a high note12/31/2018 5:38 PM Michael Kors completes $2-billion Versace deal, changes name to Capri Holdings12/31/2018 5:36 PM U.S. Stocks Rise to End Turbulent 201812/31/2018 5:32 PM SA arrests Mozambique's ex-finance minister for extradition to US12/31/2018 5:30 PM Which markets are closed — and when — on New Year’s Eve?12/31/2018 5:26 PM Which markets are closed — and when — on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day?12/31/2018 5:26 PM Can Vine, Winamp, Gawker and the Razr make improbable comebacks? - Macleans.ca12/31/2018 5:10 PM Chip stocks set for worst quarter in a decade. Here's why some say now is the time to buy the dip12/31/2018 4:58 PM SA arrests Mozambique's ex-finance minister for extradition to U.S.12/31/2018 4:45 PM Saudi Aramco buys remaining 50 percent of rubber joint venture from Lanxess12/31/2018 4:45 PM Rising Emerging-Market Debt Sparks Anxiety12/31/2018 4:45 PM U.S. companies repatriate over half a trillion dollars in 2018, but pace slows12/31/2018 4:40 PM Bulls lose control as German DAX faces worst year in a decade12/31/2018 4:25 PM How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways12/31/2018 4:25 PM Stocks are set for strong gains at the open, but remain on track for their worst December since the Great Depression12/31/2018 4:22 PM The $35 billion race to cure a liver disease that affects 30 million Americans12/31/2018 4:21 PM PREDICTIONS: East Africa will make trade freer - Reuters TV12/31/2018 4:16 PM Expats Flee Saudi Fund, Bemoan Crown Prince Control12/31/2018 4:15 PM US companies repatriate over half a trillion dollars in 2018, but pace slows12/31/2018 4:13 PM Marcus Lemonis: My family ruled with an ‘iron fist’ — here's what it taught me about success12/31/2018 4:08 PM The stock market is acting like earnings growth will turn negative next year12/31/2018 4:02 PM Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: AMZN, DB, VZ, GOOGL & more12/31/2018 3:58 PM South Africa arrests Mozambique’s ex-finance minister for extradition to US12/31/2018 3:55 PM Trump’s ‘big progress’ with China tweet has stocks rallying on the last day of a dismal year12/31/2018 3:45 PM SST to cover 4 more services, says Customs chief | The Malaysian Insight12/31/2018 3:44 PM Controversies that rocked Yoruba film industry in 201812/31/2018 3:39 PM City of CT to lay formal complaint against PPA over Clifton beach incident12/31/2018 3:36 PM At least 3 dogs taken from Platinium Dogs Club premises to be cremated12/31/2018 3:34 PM Tweeps wrinkle their noses at Mboweni’s SA & Rwanda comparisons12/31/2018 3:26 PM The last time Apple shares did this, the stock rallied 75 percent in 12 months12/31/2018 3:26 PM REIT Great Ajax Corp. to pay special cash dividend of 5 cents on Jan. 3112/31/2018 3:25 PM MARKET WRAP: JSE wraps up volatile 2018 on a high note12/31/2018 3:17 PM SA arrests Mozambique’s ex-finance minister for extradition to US12/31/2018 3:17 PM The Best Countries For Business 2019: U.K. On Top, U.S. Down12/31/2018 3:15 PM Group goes to court to stop ban on smoking at eateries12/31/2018 3:03 PM Ten stocks for 2019: What the pros are picking to outperform in the year ahead12/31/2018 3:03 PM Feminist filmmakers tackle adult movie machismo - Vanguard News Nigeria12/31/2018 2:40 PM Yakult Singapore moves on to straw-free packaging in 201912/31/2018 2:38 PM Fianna Fáil and SDLP people feel now is the time to move on merger12/31/2018 2:31 PM 2018 in review: Our best viral news stories of the year, from the weird to the wacky12/31/2018 2:30 PM Morning Update: Inside Canada’s diplomatic standoff with Russia; progress on U.S.-China trade talks12/31/2018 2:26 PM Hayin Dan Mani Community laments over months of power outage – Daily Trust12/31/2018 2:25 PM No change in fuel prices in first week of January, says Guan Eng | Malay Mail12/31/2018 2:25 PM Guan Eng: Weekly float system for fuel price delayed to end of week12/31/2018 2:07 PM NCC faults Falana’s claim of annual N600bn revenue loss - Vanguard News Nigeria12/31/2018 2:04 PM Global stocks tumbled this year as trade war fears and political uncertainty rocked markets12/31/2018 2:00 PM Clifton beach row: EFF denies being opportunistic, will march to PPA to demand apology12/31/2018 2:00 PM Home dog boarders being forced out of business by 'barking mad' regulations12/31/2018 1:55 PM Amazon reportedly to expand Whole Foods stores12/31/2018 1:47 PM ASX closes out worst year since 201112/31/2018 1:45 PM Daily Debrief: What Happened Today12/31/2018 1:41 PM JMPD urges people to usher in New Year responsibly - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 1:40 PM Stocks pin hopes on US-China trade talks after brutal year12/31/2018 1:40 PM Boy arrested for his sister’s murder - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 1:39 PM Ramaphosa’s New Year message to the nation - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 1:39 PM Verizon reaches a deal to continue carrying Disney channels12/31/2018 1:38 PM Premarket: Stocks pin hopes on U.S.-China trade talks after brutal year12/31/2018 1:34 PM Reform of gambling laws to include ‘big beast’ regulator12/31/2018 1:30 PM Legal marijuana made big promises on racial equity — and fell short12/31/2018 1:27 PM Euro faces tough adulescence12/31/2018 1:07 PM 'How a dry January ends up being a gift to the alcohol industry'12/31/2018 1:07 PM Fashola inspects Loko-Oweto Bridge, says infrastructure will unite Nigerians – Daily Trust12/31/2018 1:00 PM Despite high rent, commercial hubs spreading in Abuja – Daily Trust12/31/2018 12:55 PM What wealthy families have in common | IOL Business Report12/31/2018 12:55 PM Investing in entertainment will curb youth restiveness, says ex-legislator - Vanguard News Nigeria12/31/2018 12:51 PM Nigeria not losing N600bn through telecom industry, NCC says – Daily Trust12/31/2018 12:50 PM Finance Minister: No change in fuel prices, pending Cabinet meeting on Jan 212/31/2018 12:42 PM Union Bank,Connect Nig celebrate 100 emerging SMEs – Daily Trust12/31/2018 12:40 PM A euro curse? European banking stocks' lost decades12/31/2018 12:40 PM Customers share horrifying pictures of laser tattoo removal gone wrong12/31/2018 12:36 PM NW Health Department in legal battle with Mediosa - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 12:33 PM N/Assembly endorses $48m pipe coating plant in P/H – Daily Trust12/31/2018 12:25 PM Counter-terror police 'to protect farm and factory workers from vegan protests'12/31/2018 12:21 PM New petrol prices by Friday, says finance minister | The Malaysian Insight12/31/2018 12:18 PM Investing in entertainment will curb youth restiveness, says ex-legislator – Daily Trust12/31/2018 12:17 PM Why Buhari should be commended for not signing NBC bill - Experts – Daily Trust12/31/2018 12:15 PM US Treasury yields tick lower as market volatility continues12/31/2018 12:14 PM Feminist filmmakers tackle adult movie machismo12/31/2018 12:05 PM Europe: Shares in tentative New Year's Eve rise after bruising 201812/31/2018 12:02 PM 2019 budget: Debt service casts doubt on financing infrastructure – Daily Trust12/31/2018 12:00 PM The company hired to run ferry services under a no-deal Brexit owns no ships and has never run a ferry service12/31/2018 11:46 AM From Ed Sheeran to George Ezra: How the boy next door conquered pop12/31/2018 11:40 AM Thunderstorms expected to hit large parts of SA - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 11:37 AM Malaysia’s economic outlook very encouraging, claims finance minister12/31/2018 11:35 AM Banking scandals continued throughout 2018. It simply isn't good enough12/31/2018 11:31 AM Meet the new owners of Seattle's Pike Place Fish Market: Four of its famous fishmongers12/31/2018 11:24 AM Did you declare money from Adrielle's company, Saiful asks Anwar12/31/2018 11:20 AM Rand gains on easing US-China trade tensions12/31/2018 11:09 AM Smart Money Moves For 201912/31/2018 11:00 AM Markets limp to end of dismal 2018 after worst year in a decade - business live12/31/2018 10:55 AM SPCA in Bloemfontein received close to 700 animals - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 10:55 AM US judge dismisses suit versus Google over facial recognition software - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 10:54 AM Bushiri’s church taking extra precautions following death of three people - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 10:54 AM DA MP lays charges against SABC - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 10:53 AM EFF expected to take action against PPA - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 10:53 AM NERC: 20 Gencos Sell Power Without Active Trading Agreements - THISDAYLIVE12/31/2018 10:40 AM Insurance industry braced for more extreme weather12/31/2018 10:36 AM After Eurydice, what should men do?12/31/2018 10:30 AM Relocate Madallah highway market – Daily Trust12/31/2018 10:25 AM Emerging markets at the mercy of trade and Fed after painful 201812/31/2018 10:13 AM Herdsmen set Ortom’s rice farm ablaze - The Nation Nigeria12/31/2018 10:10 AM Man City bounce back to beat Saints and close on Liverpool - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 10:08 AM Stocks pin hopes on Sino-U.S. talk, as year ends deep in the red12/31/2018 10:05 AM Malaysia catat aliran keluar asing sebanyak RM11.65 bilion12/31/2018 10:05 AM Trade and Yuan Cloud Outlook for Chinese Markets12/31/2018 10:00 AM Monday’s best TV: Raymond Briggs – Snowmen, Bogeymen & Milkmen; Dinner for One12/31/2018 9:53 AM European stocks set to open slightly higher on hopes of Sino-US talks12/31/2018 9:49 AM Advertising and academia are controlling our thoughts. Didn’t you know? | George Monbiot12/31/2018 9:40 AM Graham more upbeat on Syria troop withdrawal after Trump meeting - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 9:34 AM Oil prices set for first annual decline since 2015 - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.12/31/2018 9:34 AM Najib, Rosmah bid to strike out Deepak’s suit | Malay Mail12/31/2018 9:28 AM Holden’s spiritual successor to the Commodore12/31/2018 9:26 AM FAA Launches Test Program to Speed Up Drone Identification Rules12/31/2018 9:15 AM Grab ordered to pay Vietnamese cab firm $282,00012/31/2018 9:11 AM Guan Eng cites soaring FDI, exports in New Year’s message | The Malaysian Insight12/31/2018 9:11 AM Local directors’ heap praise on blockbuster 2018, believe there’s more room for growth | Malay Mail12/31/2018 9:08 AM Kogi shuts radio, petrol stations over tax evasion – Daily Trust12/31/2018 9:06 AM Almost nothing paid off for investors in 2018, as the bull market headed to the slaughterhouse12/31/2018 9:05 AM