Новости за 26.12.2017

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Harley-Davidson is placing a renewed emphasis on teaching people to ride as part of its efforts to attract more customers. The Milwaukee-based company's decision to expand the number of dealerships with a Harley "Riding Academy" comes as the industry grapples with years of declining sales and an aging customer base. The program launched in 2000 with about 50 locations and now 245 dealerships in the U.S. offer the three- or four-day course. The company says about a quarter of those launched since 2014. Читать дальше...

U.S. stocks edged lower in light trading Tuesday afternoon as markets reopened following the Christmas holiday. Technology stocks accounted for most of the losses. Apple slid on speculation that the company would cut its targets for iPhone sales. Banks also declined, outweighing gains by energy companies and retailers. Oil prices closed higher. KEEPING SCORE: The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 3 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,680 as of 3:08 p.m. Eastern Time. The Dow Jones industrial average slid 16 points... Читать дальше...

If part of your New Year's resolution is to cut out sugary beverages, Seattle's new tax is here to help. The sugary beverage tax will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, and consumers are expected to see price increases.

SEATTLE (AP) — All the built-in excuses were there for the Seattle Seahawks if they fell short. Too many injuries. Too much inconsistency. Those factors still may end up being the story of Seattle's season if it's unable to find a way into the playoffs for a sixth straight year. But the chances at the postseason were extended into Week 17 by winning at Dallas on Sunday. And while it wasn't pretty, the 21-12 win over the Cowboys may be one of the more gratifying wins of Pete Carroll's tenure after the Seahawks lost two straight... Читать дальше...

It was a record season for Amazon's Alexa, but a much more interesting metric is what it was able to assist with.

No one wants to be caught off-guard when it comes to their finances. So The Associated Press asked several experts to share their opinion on what will happen with some key issues in 2018 that will directly impact your personal financial well-being. Here's a look at their forecasts: ___ Q. What should I expect from gas prices? A. Gas prices are still quite low, historically speaking, and were fairly steady in 2017. But 2018 may be a bit more rocky, according to Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis at the Oil Price Information Service. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is forecasting another year of gains for stocks in 2018, even as worries rise that the end may be nearing for one of the market's greatest runs in history. The Standard & Poor's 500 index has nearly quadrupled since the dark days of early 2009, and this bull run of eight-plus years is well into senior-citizen status. Only the rally of 1990 to 2000 lasted longer. But analysts see several reasons this bull market isn't ready for retirement. Chief among them: Economies around the world are growing in sync. Читать дальше...

If Seattle's going to slow down over the next year, will it be a burst or a dribble?

PEACH SPRINGS, Ariz. (AP) — The Hualapai (WAHL'-uh-peye) Tribe is expanding tourist offerings at the west rim of the Grand Canyon. More than 1 million people a year visit Grand Canyon West, outside the boundaries of the national park. It's best known for the Skywalk, a horseshoe-shaped glass bridge that juts out 70 feet from the canyon wall and gives visitors a view of the Colorado River 4,000 feet below. The tribal corporation that runs it recently opened a restaurant in a connected visitor center... Читать дальше...

SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING Small companies are getting more interested in borrowing, but many are still finding it hard to get loans from banks. That's the finding of a quarterly survey of small businesses released last week by Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management and Dun & Bradstreet Corp. An index that measures small companies' demand for financing, including loans and investment money, rose 3.6 percent to 37.5 from 36.2 in the third quarter. A separate index, which measures their ability to get financing... Читать дальше...

By Kendall Jones, Washington Beer Blog   Adam Paysse, one of the original partners in Holy Mountain Brewing, just provided an update on the status of For the latest news and information about beer in and around Washington, visit Washington Beer Blog.

NEW YORK (AP) — From Malta to Minneapolis, here's a look at some destinations around the world that will be making news in 2018. They include designated culture capitals, places hosting sporting events and even a couple of cities — San Antonio, Texas, and New Orleans — celebrating their 300th birthdays. SPORTS Minneapolis hosts the Super Bowl on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis. The city is encouraging visitors to embrace winter with 10 days of "Bold North" events and activities leading up to the big game. On the other side of the world... Читать дальше...

Many travel brands, guidebook publishers and websites offer lists of places to go in the new year. Here's a look at some of those lists for 2018. They include destinations from every continent, cities large and small, islands, rural regions and wilderness areas, places in the news and places you've never heard of. AFAR MAGAZINE: Abu Dhabi; Athens; Bhutan; Big Sur, California; Dundee, Scotland; Faroe Islands; France; Guatemala; Haida Gwaii, British Colombia; Kazakhstan; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Mexico... Читать дальше...

U.S. stocks edged lower in light trading midday Tuesday as markets reopened following the Christmas holiday. Losses among technology companies and banks outweighed gains by energy companies, airlines and other industrials stocks. Oil prices were headed higher. KEEPING SCORE: The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 3 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,680 as of 11:55 a.m. Eastern Time. The Dow Jones industrial average slid 18 points, or 0.1 percent, to 24,735. The Nasdaq lost 29 points, or 0.4 percent, to 6,930. Читать дальше...

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 11:45 a.m. Technology stocks were leading indexes mostly lower in midday trading. Apple dropped 2.6 percent Tuesday on speculation that the company would cut its targets for iPhone sales. Chipmakers were also lower. Micron Technology fell 4.1 percent. Energy stocks rose along with the price of crude oil European markets were closed, and trading in the U.S. was light as investors returned from the Christmas holiday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index slipped 2 points... Читать дальше...

PARIS (AP) — Thirsty for fabulous sightseeing, strolling and shopping? Paris has got you covered. Or maybe you're simply . thirsty. No problem. Whether you fancy Champagne atop the Eiffel Tower or coffee at a sidewalk cafe, here are five ways to raise a toast, Parisian style. POP AT THE TOP A flute of Champagne is a celebration. A flute of Champagne at the pinnacle of the Eiffel Tower is just that little bit extra. An elegant and enduring monument to 19th-century know-how, the tower attracts around 7 million visitors a year... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Craft breweries are raising a glass to the Republicans' new tax overhaul: It cuts the excise tax on beer. Retailers, long saddled with heavy tax bills, will get relief. So will some high-profile names in corporate finance, led by Wells Fargo. The tax measure that President Donald Trump signed into law Friday distributes benefits across a range of American industries, from construction to health care. "As a general rule of thumb, everybody's doing well under this bill," Martin Sullivan... Читать дальше...

PERRY COUNTY, Ohio (AP) — Communities across Appalachia are turning increasingly to the region's rich reserves in things other than coal — namely, history and rugged natural beauty — to frame a new tourist economy. In Shawnee, Ohio, one event re-enacted a Prohibition rally outside the real-life former speakeasy. In Corbin, Kentucky, they're constructing an elk-viewing area on a former mountaintop mine. Southwest Virginia's Crooked Road traces the history of country music. Enjoying a drink, hike or... Читать дальше...

U.S. stocks edged mostly lower in light trading early Tuesday as markets reopened following the Christmas holiday. Losses among technology companies outweighed gains by airlines and other industrials stocks. Energy companies rose as the price of crude oil headed higher. KEEPING SCORE: The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 2 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,680 as of 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 5 points to 24,760. The Nasdaq lost 36 points, or 0.5 percent, to 6,923. Читать дальше...

Amelia Roberts, a nurse in Washington, D.C., knew she needed to return to college for a bachelor's degree if she wanted to win a care coordinator position at her hospital. But attending college on a campus wasn't a practical option for her. "I was in the workforce, so traveling to a class in the evening wasn't going to work. Everything pointed to online university," Roberts says. She enrolled in a bachelor's of science program in nursing online through Thomas Edison State University in New Jersey. Читать дальше...

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m. Stocks are off to a sluggish start on Wall Street as technology companies move lower. Apple dropped 2.7 percent early Tuesday on speculation that the company would cut its targets for iPhone sales. Trading was closed Monday for Christmas. Chipmakers were also lower. Micron Technology gave back 4.1 percent. The Standard & Poor's 500 index slipped 2 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,681. The Dow Jones industrial average was little changed at 24,754. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices climbed a robust 6.2 percent from a year ago, amid strong demand from would-be buyers and a shrinking supply of properties for sale. Standard & Poor's said Tuesday that its S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index stood in October a solid 6 percent above its previous 2006 peak. Prices are rising at more than double the pace of wage growth, creating some affordability pressures that have been offset by relatively low mortgage rates. Metro areas... Читать дальше...

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Royal Navy has escorted one of Russia's warships through the North Sea near U.K. waters, officials said Tuesday, amid increasing tensions between the two countries. The HMS St. Albans with 190 sailors on board was used to escort the Russian Admiral Gorshkov frigate on Monday through what British officials called "areas of national interest" on Christmas Day. In addition, a Royal Navy helicopter was used to track other Russian vessels in the area. The navy said there has been... Читать дальше...

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: RISING HOME VALUES A healthy demand for homes and a shrinking supply of available properties has helped keep home prices rising. The Standard & Poor's CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index, which tracks the value of homes in 20 major U.S. metropolitan areas, rose 6.2 percent in September from a year earlier. Economists expect that October's reading, which is due out Tuesday, will show a 6.3 percent gain in home prices versus the same month last year. Читать дальше...