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Gemalto selected by National Commercial Bank of Saudi Arabia to deploy contactless EMV payment cards

Apr 05, 2016 05:00 am UTC| Business

AMSTERDAM, April 5, 2016 -- Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has been chosen by National Commercial Bank (NCB) of Saudi Arabia to migrate its entire portfolio of credit cards to...

Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) Announces Strategic Partnerships for Global "YPO Innovation Week"

Apr 05, 2016 03:24 am UTC| Business

IRVING, Texas, April 4, 2016 -- Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), the premier network of global chief executives and business leaders, announced today that Nasdaq, Edison Innovation Foundation, Fasken Martineau, A.T....

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brower Piven Encourages Investors Who Have Losses in Excess of $100,000 From Investment in Williams Partners L.P. to Contact Brower Piven Before the Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit – WPZ

Apr 05, 2016 00:45 am UTC| Business

STEVENSON, Md., April 04, 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...

Brower Piven Encourages Investors Who Have Losses in Excess of $100,000 From Investment in Platform Specialty Products Corporation to Contact Brower Piven Before the Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit – PAH

Apr 05, 2016 00:45 am UTC| Business

Richard Koch, Partner With Anton & Chia, Will Speak at Upcoming Expert Webcast on "Out of Court Restructurings"

Apr 04, 2016 22:39 pm UTC| Business

LOS ANGELES, April 04, 2016 -- Anton Chia is pleased to announce that Richard Koch, the Firm’s Managing Partner, will speak at an upcoming live Expert Webcast video panel, “Out of Court Restructuring Alternatives,” on...

Virtu Financial to Host Conference Call Announcing 2016 First Quarter Results on Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Apr 04, 2016 22:38 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, April 04, 2016 -- Virtu Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq:VIRT), a technology enabled global market maker, will issue a press release announcing its 2016 first quarter results on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 before the...

DNB Financial Corporation to Acquire East River Bank

Apr 04, 2016 22:31 pm UTC| Business

DOWNINGTOWN, Pa., April 04, 2016 -- DNB Financial Corporation ("DNB") (NASDAQ:DNBF) and East River Bank of Philadelphia, announced today that they have executed a definitive agreement under which DNB will acquire East...

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Economy

Oil Prices Slide in Asia as Trump Signals Venezuela Supply Boost, Raising Global Glut Fears

Oil prices fell sharply during Asian trading on Wednesday as markets reacted to comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting Venezuela could soon supply tens of millions of barrels of crude oil to the United...

Asian Markets Slip as Oil Prices Fall on Venezuela Developments and Global Tensions

Asian markets traded mixed as investors digested falling oil prices, rising commodity stocks, and heightened geopolitical tensions tied to Venezuela, China, and broader global uncertainty. Crude oil futures extended losses...

Dollar Holds Steady as Markets Await Key U.S. Economic Data and Fed Signals

The U.S. dollar traded in tight ranges on Wednesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a series of important U.S. economic data releases that could shape expectations for the Federal Reserves interest rate...

Japan Services PMI Slows in December as Rising Costs Weigh on Demand

Japans service sector continued to expand in December but at its slowest pace since May, reflecting softer domestic demand despite a rebound in overseas business, according to a private sector survey released on Wednesday....

Australian Inflation Eases in November as Electricity Prices Cool, Core Pressures Persist

Australias consumer price index inflation eased more than expected in November, offering some relief to households and policymakers, as slower electricity price growth helped pull headline inflation lower. However,...

Politics

Trump Administration Freezes Federal Child Care Funds Over Fraud Concerns

The Trump administration has announced a freeze on certain federal child care and family assistance funds for five U.S. statesCalifornia, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New Yorkciting serious concerns about fraud and...

Five Years After January 6 Capitol Riot, Democrats and Republicans Clash Over History and Power

Five years after the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, sharp political divisions resurfaced in Washington as Democrats accused Republicans of attempting to rewrite history, while President Donald Trump downplayed...

US–Venezuela Oil Deal Signals Major Shift in Energy Trade and Sanctions Strategy

The United States and Venezuela have reached a significant agreement that could reshape global oil flows, following an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that Caracas will export up to $2 billion worth of...

Venezuela Declares National Mourning After Deadly U.S. Raid Linked to Maduro Operation

Venezuela has declared a period of national mourning following a deadly U.S. military raid that reportedly took place over the weekend and was aimed at capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Acting President...

Trump Administration Pressures Venezuela Power Brokers After Maduro’s Ouster

The Trump administration has reportedly intensified pressure on key Venezuelan power brokers following the removal of longtime leader Nicolas Maduro, signaling a hardline approach to shaping a post-Maduro transition....

Science

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...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Technology

Lenovo Unveils AI Cloud Gigafactory With NVIDIA and Launches New AI Platform at CES 2026

Lenovo made a major impact at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Tuesday by unveiling an artificial intelligence cloud gigafactory developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, reinforcing its position as a...

China Reviews Meta’s $2 Billion AI Deal With Manus Amid Technology Control Concerns

Chinese government officials are reportedly reviewing Meta Platforms $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus, raising potential concerns over technology transfer and national security controls....

Discord Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO, Signaling Major Milestone

Popular chat platform Discord has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, according to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar with the matter. The move marks a significant...

FDA Limits Regulation of Wearable Devices and Wellness Software, Boosting Health Tech Industry

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday that it will limit regulatory oversight of wearable devices and software designed to support healthy lifestyles, issuing new guidance to clarify its approach...

AMD Unveils Next-Generation AI and PC Chips at CES, Highlights Major OpenAI Partnership

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) took center stage at CES in Las Vegas as CEO Lisa Su unveiled a powerful new lineup of PC and artificial intelligence processors, signaling the companys aggressive push into the...