Wall Street weakened from record highs as investors focused on US President Donald Trump's address to Congress later in the day to assess if bets on his broad policy promises are justified. "While markets no doubt appear to like what they are hearing, the president now needs to deliver," Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets in London, wrote in a note, Bloomberg reported.
Month: February 2017
Wall St weakened, eyes on Trump
Wall Street weakened from record highs as investors focused on US President Donald Trump's address to Congress later in the day to assess if bets on his broad policy promises are justified. "While markets no doubt appear to like what they are hearing, the president now needs to deliver," Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets in London, wrote in a note, Bloomberg reported.
Rhiannon Giddens channels ‘voices that need to be heard’ on ‘Freedom Highway’
Rhiannon Giddens, founding member of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, has released her second solo album, "Freedom Highway." Rhiannon Giddens, founding member of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, has released her second solo album, "Freedom Highway."
Coming Up: Privatize Westchester County Airport? – Feb 21
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino wants to sell off $2 billion in County Airport revenues over 40 years for $150 million. It's a deal that the Journal News Tax Watch columnist has called a bad deal for taxpayers, with the projected "loss of tens of millions of dollars, and control over the county's aviation jewel up by Anderson Hill."
PepsiCo revenue rises on beverage sales but currency impact lingers
PepsiCo's shares rose 0.1% in premarket trading on the New York Stock Exchange as profit topped Wall Street expectations. On an organic basis -- which takes out currency fluctuations, acquisitions and an extra week of sales due to timing -- revenue rose 3.7% in the quarter.
Students attend Westchester Philharmonic concert in Purchase
The third- and fifth-grade students attended the concert as a way to show how music can be integrated into the classroom. Organizers say the Westchester Philharmonic free concert teaches what can't be found in textbooks.
Photo Flash: James Lapine and Joanna Gleason Visit the National Tour of Into the Woods
The acclaimed Fiasco Theater production of INTO THE WOODS, the celebrated new production of the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, launched a national tour in December, and will continue to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas this spring.
She’ll be pretty in pink during this Night to Shine
She loves wearing pink on Wednesdays - because of "Mean Girls." She's obsessed with keeping up with the newest hits from her favorite artists, especially Nicki Minaj, on Spotify.
Citris Covers Courtney Barnett, East Coast Live Dates + Debut LP Out 2/24
New York City indie rock quartet Citris will reissue their debut album, Panic in Hampton Bays, on February 24 via New Professor Music. The evocative title, which juxtaposes anxiety and a holiday getaway, is the central metaphor for this muscular, melodic record.
Chappaqua Voters To Decide On Fire District’s Land Purchase
Chappaqua Voters To Decide On Fire District’s Land Purchase
Leandro Erlich’s ‘Port of Reflections’ at the Neuberger Museum of Art
Erlich's monumental Port of Reflections will be on view for the first time in the United States from February 5 - July 30, 2017. Leandro Erlich, Puerto de Memorias , 2016.