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Cambium Learning Group Wins an Impressive 14 BESSIE Awards for 2017

Apr 25, 2017 10:00 am UTC| Business

DALLAS, April 25, 2017 -- Cambium Learning®Group, Inc.(NASDAQ:ABCD), a leading educational solutions and services company committed to helping all students reach their full potential, announced today that its combined...

The Prentice School 30th Anniversary Celebration raised over $260,000 with the help of Experian, Laura Khouri and Michael K. Hayde, The Harris Family, and countless others who attended the Education Reimagined Themed Fundraising Gala

Apr 25, 2017 08:30 am UTC| Business

NORTH TUSTIN, Calif., April 25, 2017 -- The Prentice School, a private, nonprofit, nonpublic (NPS) academic school, which offers unparalleled learning experiences to bright students with learning differences, has...

Nidec Announces Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2017

Apr 25, 2017 08:27 am UTC| Business

KYOTO, Japan, April 25, 2017 -- Nidec Corporation (TSE:6594) (OTC US:NJDCY) today announced its consolidated financial results under the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) for the fiscal year ended...

Wolters Kluwer Update on Shares Held in Treasury

Apr 25, 2017 08:01 am UTC| Business

Wolters Kluwer Update on Shares Held in Treasury April 25, 2017 - Wolters Kluwer announces that, in the course of executing on its share buyback program, the number of shares held in treasury has reached 15.1...

Nordic American Offshore Ltd. (NYSE:NAO) - Announcement of filing of its 2016 Annual Report on Form 20-F.

Apr 25, 2017 07:35 am UTC| Business

Hamilton, Bermuda, April 25, 2017 Nordic American Offshore Ltd. (NYSE:NAO), announced today that it has filed its 2016 Annual Report on Form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The...

Besi Reports Q1-17 Revenue of € 110.2 Million and Net Income of € 24.3 Million

Apr 25, 2017 07:19 am UTC| Business

Q1-17 Orders of € 239.8 Million, Increase 162.4% vs. Q4-16Strong First Half 2017 Business Outlook DUIVEN, the Netherlands, April 25, 2017 -- BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (the “Company" or "Besi") (Euronext...

By 2022, U.S Pet Food Market will hit $30.01 billion, with CAGR 3.36%: Zion Market Research

Apr 25, 2017 07:09 am UTC| Business

Sarasota, FL, April 25, 2017 -- Zion Market Research, the market research group announced the analysis report titled "Pet Food Market (Wet Food, Dry Food, Nutrition, Snacks and Others) for Cats, Dogs, and Other Animals:...

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Economy

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...

Oil Prices Surge Near $120 as U.S.-Iran Tensions Threaten Global Supply

Oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday, extending a strong rally driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and supply concerns linked to the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Brent crude briefly crossed the $120 per barrel mark...

Stock Market Update: Fed Holds Rates Steady as Tech Earnings and Geopolitical Tensions Shape Outlook

Wall Street ended mostly lower as investors reacted to the Federal Reserves decision to keep interest rates unchanged, a move that was widely expected but still influenced market sentiment. The SP 500 and NASDAQ Composite...

US-Iran Conflict Escalates Amid Oil Blockade and Rising Global Tensions

The United States-Iran conflict continues to intensify as President Donald Trump engages with oil executives to address the potential long-term impact of a U.S. naval blockade targeting Irans oil exports. The blockade,...

Gold Prices Dip Ahead of Fed Decision Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Gold prices slipped on Wednesday as investors weighed ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East alongside expectations surrounding the Federal Reserves upcoming interest rate decision. Spot gold declined by 0.5% to...

Politics

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...

Trump Considers Reducing U.S. Troops in Germany Amid NATO Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled that his administration is reviewing a potential reduction of American troops stationed in Germany, a move that could reshape U.S. military presence in Europe and impact NATO...

US Proposes Maritime Freedom Construct to Secure Strait of Hormuz Shipping

The United States is urging allied nations to support a new international initiative aimed at safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route that has recently experienced...

NYC Mayor Urges King Charles to Return Koh-i-Noor Diamond During U.S. Visit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on Britains King Charles III to return the historic Koh-i-Noor diamond to India, bringing renewed attention to long-standing debates over colonial-era artifacts. His remarks...

King Charles and Queen Camilla Honor 9/11 Victims During New York Visit Amid US-UK Tensions

King Charles III and Queen Camilla paid tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks during a solemn visit to the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. The royal couple laid a floral arrangement at the site...

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...