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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Announces Closing of Extension of $730 Million ABL Tranche A Credit Facility

May 01, 2017 10:30 am UTC| Business

YORK, Pa., May 01, 2017 -- The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) announced today that it has successfully completed the closing of an extension of its $730 million ABL Tranche A credit facility in advance of its...

AV Homes, Inc. Announces Commencement of Cash Tender Offer

May 01, 2017 10:25 am UTC| Business

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 01, 2017 -- AV Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVHI) (“AV Homes” or the “Company”) today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of its outstanding 8.500%...

AV Homes Announces Proposed Offering of $300 Million in Senior Notes

May 01, 2017 10:25 am UTC| Business

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 01, 2017 -- AV Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVHI) (“AV Homes” or the “Company”) announced today that it intends to offer, subject to market and certain otherconditions, $300 million in aggregate principal...

Continuity Adds Industry Veteran to the Executive Team as Chief Sales Officer

May 01, 2017 10:00 am UTC| Business

NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 01, 2017 -- After quarter over quarter client growth throughout 2016 and Q1 2017 Continuity’s RegAdvisor® Pro and RegControls™ proves to be the RegTech, compliance management solution financial...

Gemphire to Present at ATVB|PVD 2017 Scientific Sessions

May 01, 2017 10:00 am UTC| Business

LIVONIA, Mich., May 01, 2017 -- Gemphire Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:GEMP), today announced that it will present a poster on gemcabene’s mechanism of action based on recent preclinical findings at the Arteriosclerosis,...

Crestline Hotels & Resorts Adds Three Memphis Area Hotels to Its Management Portfolio

May 01, 2017 10:00 am UTC| Business

FAIRFAX, Va., May 01, 2017 -- James Carroll, President CEO of Crestline Hotels Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”), announced the addition of three hotels in Memphis, Tennessee, to the company’s growing portfolio. This brings...

The Ensign Group Reports First Quarter 2017 Results

May 01, 2017 10:00 am UTC| Business

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., May 01, 2017 -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of skilled nursing, rehabilitative care services, home health, home care, hospice care and assisted...

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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...