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Check Point Software Technologies Reports First Quarter 2017 Financial Results

Apr 27, 2017 09:00 am UTC| Business

SAN CARLOS, Calif., April 27, 2017 -- Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP), today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. First Quarter 2017: Total Revenue: $435...

BBOXX, Aeris Collaborate to Deliver Clean Energy to Millions of People

Apr 27, 2017 08:05 am UTC| Business

Companies work together to provide affordable, clean energy to off-grid communities in the developing world via Aeris® IoT solutionsAeris SIM cards to be installed directly at the point of manufacture, reducing supply...

Wolters Kluwer N.V.: Share Buyback Transaction Details April 20 - 26, 2017

Apr 27, 2017 08:00 am UTC| Business

Share Buyback Transaction Details April 20 - 26, 2017 April 27, 2017 - Wolters Kluwer today reports that it has repurchased 376,000 of its own ordinary shares in the period from April 20, 2017 up to and including...

New US FDA 510(k) clearance for expanded system including automated centrifuge

Apr 27, 2017 07:55 am UTC| Business

BIRKEROD, Denmark, April 27, 2017 -- Reapplix today announced that it has received US FDA 510(k) clearance for its 3C Patch System® including the 3C Patch Centrifuge. This new 510(k) clearance expands the 3C Patch...

DHT Holdings, Inc. Frontline Drops New York Lawsuit and Seeks New Forum in the Marshall Islands

Apr 27, 2017 07:30 am UTC| Business

HAMILTON, BERMUDA, April 27, 2017 - DHT Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DHT) today announced that Frontline Ltd. (NYSE/OSE: FRO) will not pursue its complaint against DHT in the Supreme Court of the State of New York originally...

Gazit Brasil Acquired the Remaining 30% Stake in Extra Itaim and Now Owns 100% of this Prime Urban Asset

Apr 27, 2017 07:28 am UTC| Business

TEL-AVIV, Israel and SAO PAULO, Brazil, April 27, 2017 -- Gazit-Globe (NYSE:GZT) (TSX:GZT) (TASE:GZT), a leading global real estate company focused on the ownership, development and management of supermarket-anchored...

EOS Singapore Flagship Store Won Thunderous Applause in Her Grand Opening

Apr 27, 2017 06:55 am UTC| Business

TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 27, 2017 -- On April 25th, 2017, after preparation and trial operation for two months, the EOS Singapore flagship store celebrates her grand opening in thunderous applause. ...

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Economy

Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Supply Disruption Fears

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran fueled concerns about further supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude oil prices surged by as...

Asian Stocks Slip as Oil Prices Surge and Fed Signals Inflation Risks

Asian stock markets declined on Thursday as investors reacted to a sharp rise in oil prices, mixed corporate earnings, and a cautious outlook from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The combination of geopolitical tensions, energy...

Dollar Holds Near Two-Week High as Fed Hawkish Shift Lifts Yields, Yen Near Intervention Zone

The U.S. dollar remained close to its strongest level in more than two weeks on Thursday, supported by a hawkish shift from Federal Reserve policymakers that pushed Treasury yields to a one-month high. Currency markets are...

US Stock Futures Mixed as Fed Holds Rates, Oil Prices Surge, and Big Tech Earnings Drive Market Moves

U.S. stock index futures traded mixed on Wednesday evening as investors reacted to the Federal Reserves latest policy decision, rising oil prices, and a fresh round of earnings from major technology companies. Market...

China Factory Activity Extends Growth in April Despite Global Pressures

Chinas manufacturing sector continued to expand for a second consecutive month in April, signaling resilience in the worlds second-largest economy despite ongoing global uncertainties. According to official data from the...

Politics

Russian Drone Strikes Hit Odesa Again, Injuring Civilians and Damaging Infrastructure

Russian drone attacks targeted the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight, marking the second assault this week and leaving at least 18 people injured, according to local officials. The latest strike adds to the...

US House Advances $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Budget Plan

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a three-year budget framework that could unlock an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement, marking a significant step in shaping future border security policies....

Trump to Receive Briefing on Potential U.S. Military Action Against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to receive a high-level security briefing on Thursday regarding new military options targeting Iran, according to a report by Axios citing unnamed sources. The briefing will be led...

Taiwan Independence Explained: History, Status, and Rising China Tensions

Taiwan independence remains a highly debated issue in global politics, especially as tensions between China and the United States continue to shape international relations. The topic is expected to feature prominently in...

Taiwan Activates Backup Communications After Undersea Cable Break on Dongyin Island

Taiwan has activated emergency backup communications for Dongyin, its northernmost and strategically important island, after an undersea cable was damaged due to shifting shipwreck debris caused by severe weather. The...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

Meta Raises 2026 Capex Outlook Amid AI Spending Surge, Shares Drop After Earnings

Meta Platforms has increased its full-year capital expenditure guidance for 2026, signaling continued aggressive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure despite rising costs and market concerns. The company...

Amazon Stock Dips Despite Record Earnings as AI Infrastructure Spending Surges

Amazon (AMZN) shares slipped 2.6% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, even after the company delivered record-breaking quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The decline reflects investor concerns over...

Alphabet Earnings Surge on AI Growth, Cloud Revenue, and Strong Search Performance

Alphabet Inc. delivered an impressive first-quarter performance, surpassing Wall Street expectations with strong growth driven by its Cloud division and core Search business. The tech giant reported adjusted earnings per...

Qualcomm Stock Surges Despite Weak Guidance After Q2 2026 Earnings Beat

Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) shares climbed sharply on Wednesday, closing up 9% after a volatile trading session triggered by its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings report and softer-than-expected forward guidance. The...

Microsoft Azure Growth Forecast Beats Expectations Amid Rising AI Competition

Microsoft has projected stronger-than-expected growth for its Azure cloud business, signaling continued momentum in the competitive cloud computing and artificial intelligence market. The company announced it expects Azure...