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SITO Mobile Comments on Revised Preliminary Consent Solicitation Statement Seeking Control of SITO Mobile Filed By Baksa Group

Apr 25, 2017 13:44 pm UTC| Business

Expresses Concern with the Baksa Group’s Undisclosed Ties withKaren Singer’s Group Advises Stockholders to Take No Action JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 25, 2017 -- SITO Mobile Ltd. (NASDAQ:SITO), a leading mobile...

Lawsuit for Investors in shares of Extreme Networks, Inc (NASDAQ:EXTR) against Directors announced by Shareholders Foundation

Apr 25, 2017 13:35 pm UTC| Business

SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2017 -- The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. announces that a lawsuit was filed by a current investor in shares of Extreme Networks, Inc (NASDAQ:EXTR) against certain directors of Extreme Networks, Inc...

Optensity’s >rapid response for Splunk Now Available on Carahsoft GSA Schedule

Apr 25, 2017 13:30 pm UTC| Business

MCLEAN, Va. and RESTON, Va., April 25, 2017 -- Optensity, developer of AppSymphony, an award-winning app composition platform, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., the trusted government IT solution provider, today announced...

Virco Reports Higher Revenue and Stable Operating Income for FYE 2017

Apr 25, 2017 13:30 pm UTC| Business

Revenue up $4,822,000 to $173,417,000Operating income stable at $5,944,000Strong 4th Quarter and Robust backlog suggest broad-based improvement in funding environment for public schools TORRANCE, Calif., April 25, 2017 ...

Landmark Bank Selects Derivative Path to Develop Client Hedging Capabilities

Apr 25, 2017 13:30 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO and COLUMBIA, Mo., April 25, 2017 -- Derivative Path, a financial technology firm offering both a state of the art derivative trading platform and last-mile trade execution support, and...

Planet Payment® to Announce Q1 Results on May 9, 2017

Apr 25, 2017 13:30 pm UTC| Business

LONG BEACH, N.Y., April 25, 2017 -- Planet Payment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLPM), a leading provider of international payment and transaction processing and multi-currency processing services, today announced that it will host a...

Newtek Business Services Corp. to Report First Quarter 2017 Financial Results on Thursday, May 4, 2017 Before Market Open

Apr 25, 2017 13:29 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, April 25, 2017 -- Newtek Business Services Corp., (NASDAQ:NEWT), an internally managed business development company (“BDC”), today announced that it will report its first quarter 2017 financial results before...

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Economy

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...

AI Stocks Rally in Asia as Oil Surge and Hawkish Central Banks Shake Global Markets

Asian markets showed resilience on Thursday as AI-related stocks climbed following strong earnings from major U.S. tech firms, even as rising oil prices and tightening monetary policy pressured global bonds and currencies....

China Manufacturing PMI Beats Forecasts in April Amid Weak Domestic Demand

Chinas manufacturing sector showed modest growth in April, surpassing expectations, but broader economic momentum remained uneven due to weak domestic demand and slowing non-manufacturing activity. According to data...

Politics

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...

US-China Talks Put Taiwan at Center of Rising Geopolitical Tensions

A high-stakes diplomatic meeting between the United States and China is drawing global attention, with Taiwan emerging as a central issue that could reshape regional stability. As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares for a...

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...