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Smithfield Prepares for Hurricane Matthew

Oct 07, 2016 19:36 pm UTC| Business

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 07, 2016 -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced that the company is fully prepared for the potential impact of Hurricane Matthew, specifically in North Carolina. The company has numerous...

The Female Health Company Modifies Proxy Proposal Related to Merger Transaction

Oct 07, 2016 19:16 pm UTC| Business

CHICAGO, Oct. 07, 2016 -- The Female Health Company (FHC) (NASDAQ:FHCO) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a modification to a proposal related to the proposed merger with Aspen Park...

Lipocine Wins Dismissal of Patent Infringement Lawsuit Related to LPCN 1021

Oct 07, 2016 18:32 pm UTC| Business

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 07, 2016 -- Lipocine Inc. (NASDAQ:LPCN), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that U.S. District Court in Delaware granted our motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Clarus...

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Shareholders of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. of a Class Action Lawsuit and a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of November 21, 2016 – SPPI

Oct 07, 2016 18:29 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2016 -- The following statement is being issued by Levi Korsinsky, LLP: To: All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired securities of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Spectrum...

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brower Piven Encourages Investors Who Have Losses In Excess Of $100,000 From Investment In Quorum Health Corporation To Contact Brower Piven Before The Lead Plaintiff Deadline In Class Action Lawsuit – QHC

Oct 07, 2016 18:27 pm UTC| Business

STEVENSON, Md., Oct. 07, 2016 -- The securities litigation law firm of Brower Piven, A Professional Corporation, announces that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the...

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Excess Of $100,000 Investing In Ferrellgas Partners LP To Contact The Firm Before Lead Plaintiff Deadline

Oct 07, 2016 18:22 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2016 -- Faruqi Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, reminds investors in Ferrellgas Partners LP (“Ferrellgas” or the “Company”) (NYSE:FGP) of the December 5, 2016 deadline to seek the...

Aviation industry en route for Bermuda conference

Oct 07, 2016 17:42 pm UTC| Business

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 07, 2016 -- Close to 100 delegates are set to attend a major aviation event in Bermuda next week, bringing together air-finance and aircraft registration experts from Europe, the US, the...

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Economy

Gold Prices Ease in Asian Trade After Record High as Geopolitical Tensions Cool

Gold prices retreated in Asian trading on Thursday after reaching an all-time high in the previous session, as easing geopolitical tensions and a firmer U.S. dollar reduced safe-haven demand. The pullback followed comments...

Australian Dollar Hits 15-Month High as Strong Jobs Data Fuels Rate Hike Bets

The Australian dollar surged to a 15-month high on Thursday, supported by improving global risk sentiment and a surprisingly strong domestic employment report that reshaped expectations for Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)...

Valero Makes First Venezuelan Crude Purchase Under New U.S.-Caracas Deal

Valero Energy has purchased a cargo of Venezuelan crude oil in what sources describe as the first transaction by a U.S. Gulf Coast refiner under Washingtons recent agreement with Caracas, which allows the purchase of up to...

Australia Jobs Data Surges as Unemployment Falls in December

Australias labour market delivered a strong surprise in December, significantly outperforming expectations and reinforcing signs that economic conditions remain tight. According to official data released by the Australian...

Japan Exports Rise Fourth Month as Yen Weakness Lifts Trade Outlook

Japans exports increased for a fourth consecutive month in December, highlighting the resilience of the countrys trade sector despite slower shipments to the United States. According to government data released Thursday,...

Politics

New York Judge Orders Redrawing of GOP-Held Congressional District

A New York judge has ruled that the congressional district represented by Republican U.S. Representative Nicole Malliotakis violates the state constitution and must be redrawn, a decision that could have major political...

NATO Chief Says Greenland Sovereignty Not Discussed as Trump Backs Off Tariff and Force Threats

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the question of Greenlands sovereignty did not arise during his recent discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling a shift in tone after Trump stepped back from earlier...

Supreme Court Signals Doubts Over Trump’s Bid to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook

U.S. Supreme Court justices on Wednesday signaled strong skepticism toward President Donald Trumps unprecedented effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, raising serious questions about presidential power and...

Spain Pushes for EU Joint Army to Strengthen European Security and Deterrence

Spain is calling on the European Union to move toward the creation of a joint European army, arguing that deeper military integration would strengthen deterrence and ensure the bloc can defend itself against external...

Trump Administration Launches Immigration Enforcement Operation in Maine Amid Political Tensions

The Trump administration has launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, drawing sharp criticism from state leaders and immigrant advocacy groups as federal agents increase their presence in refugee-rich...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

Apple China Holiday Sale Offers Discounts Up to 1,000 Yuan on Popular Devices

Apple has announced a limited-time promotional campaign in China, offering discounts of up to 1,000 yuan (approximately $143.60) on selected products, including iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches. According to...

Memory Chip Shortage Drives Higher Gadget Prices and Weakens Global Tech Demand

Global demand for smartphones, personal computers, and gaming consoles is expected to decline this year as rising memory chip prices force manufacturers to increase product prices. Major electronics brands, ranging from...

Morgan Stanley Flags High Volatility Ahead for Tesla Stock on Robotaxi and AI Updates

Morgan Stanley has warned that Teslas fourth-quarter earnings could lead to an unusually wide range of outcomes for the stock, with investor reaction likely driven less by near-term financials and more by updates on...

Apple Stock Jumps as Company Prepares Major Siri AI Chatbot Upgrade

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares climbed as much as 1.6% on Wednesday afternoon after a Bloomberg News report revealed that the tech giant is preparing a major overhaul of Siri, signaling Apples most significant move yet...

HKEX’s Permissive IPO Rules Could Open Opportunities for Korea to Strengthen Its Position in International Listings

In 2025, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) became the premier venue for initial public offerings (IPOs) globally, having raised nearly US$36 billion from new listings. This notable 200% year-on-year increase is directly...