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J & J Snack Foods Schedules Second Quarter Conference Call

Apr 12, 2017 20:00 pm UTC| Business

PENNSAUKEN, N.J., April 12, 2017 -- J J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ:JJSF) announced today that its conference call to discuss its second quarter 2017 results is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 10:00 am Eastern...

School Specialty Announces Successful Debt Refinancing

Apr 12, 2017 19:25 pm UTC| Business

GREENVILLE, Wis., April 12, 2017 -- School Specialty, Inc. (OTCQB:SCOO) (“School Specialty”, “SSI” or “the Company”), a leading distributor of supplies, furniture and both curriculum and supplemental learning resources...

Incumaker announces acquisition of CEN Biotech, Inc. by subsidiary, Eastern Starr Biotech, Inc.

Apr 12, 2017 19:15 pm UTC| Business

ATLANTA, April 12, 2017 -- Incumaker, Inc. (OTC Pink:QMKR) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Eastern Starr Biotech, Inc., has acquired CEN Biotech, Inc.. CEN Biotech, Inc. (“CEN”) and its global ventures...

Judith Ripka LTD. Announces New License Agreement with Pranda North America, Inc.

Apr 12, 2017 19:00 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, April 12, 2017 -- Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB) has executed an exclusive license agreement with Pranda North America, Inc. to manufacture its Judith Ripka LTD. fine jewelry product lines. For the last 18...

First Nations Launches New “Nourishing Native Children: Feeding Our Future” Grant Program

Apr 12, 2017 18:57 pm UTC| Business

Longmont, Colorado, April 12, 2017 -- LONGMONT, Colorado (April 12, 2017) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) today launched a new grant program called “Nourishing Native Children: Feeding Our Future”...

Mid Penn Bank announces plans to open branch in Halifax

Apr 12, 2017 18:52 pm UTC| Business

MILLERSBURG, Pa., April 12, 2017 -- Mid Penn Bank, subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPB), has plans under way to construct a branch office in Halifax, Pa. The bank has secured land on Peters Mountain Road...

Cincinnati Bell Inc. Announces First Quarter 2017 Earnings Release Date

Apr 12, 2017 18:30 pm UTC| Business

CINCINNATI, April 12, 2017 -- Cincinnati Bell Inc. (NYSE:CBB) will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of 2017, which will be issued...

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Economy

Gold Prices Drop Amid Iran War Concerns, Rising Oil Costs, and Hawkish Central Bank Signals

Gold prices declined sharply during Asian trading on Tuesday as rising oil prices and hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) heightened concerns about global inflation and interest rate policies. Spot gold fell by 1%...

China’s Ultra-Cheap EV Boom: Why Electric Cars Cost Far Less Than in the U.S.

The Beijing Auto Show is drawing global attention as it highlights a dramatic shift in the automotive market: electric vehicle (EV) prices in China are significantly lower than in the United States. Intense competition...

Yen Strengthens as BOJ Signals Rate Hikes; Asian Currencies Slip Ahead of Fed Meeting

The Japanese yen strengthened on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its interest rates but hinted at potential rate hikes amid rising inflation risks. The USD/JPY pair declined by 0.2%, hovering near the 159...

Asian Stocks Mixed as BOJ Holds Rates, Oil Prices and Fed Outlook Weigh on Markets

Asian stock markets delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors reacted to elevated oil prices, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and the Bank of Japans decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Market sentiment...

Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Deadlock

Oil prices moved higher during Asian trading on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran continued to weigh on global energy markets. The ongoing stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical...

Politics

King Charles Addresses U.S. Congress, Emphasizes UK-US Alliance Amid Political Tensions

Britains King Charles III is set to deliver a historic address to the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, reinforcing the long-standing special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States. The speech comes at a...

Trump Skeptical of Iran Hormuz Proposal as Nuclear Talks Stall

U.S. President Donald Trump and his national security team remain doubtful about Irans recent proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while delaying discussions on its nuclear program, according to a Wall Street Journal...

White House Withdraws Trump’s National Park Service Nominee Amid Criticism

The White House has officially withdrawn President Donald Trumps nomination of Scott Socha to lead the National Park Service (NPS), more than two months after it was submitted to the U.S. Senate. The administration did not...

Trump Administration Dismisses Entire National Science Board, Sparking Debate Over Scientific Independence

The Trump administration has removed all members of the National Science Board, a major advisory group that oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF), according to statements from two former board members. The...

Trump Rejects Iran Proposal as War Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Irans latest proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing two-month conflict, according to a U.S. official. The development has reduced hopes for a near-term...

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

Google Secures Pentagon AI Deal for Classified Projects

Alphabets Google has reportedly entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to deploy its advanced artificial intelligence models for classified operations, according to a report by The Information citing...

Australia Targets Meta, Google, and TikTok With New News Payment Tax Proposal

The Australian government has announced a new plan that could impose multimillion-dollar charges on major tech platforms like Meta, Google, and TikTok if they fail to compensate local media companies for news content...

Lightelligence IPO Soars Over 400% in Hong Kong Debut Amid Rising AI Investment Demand

Shares of Lightelligence, the Shanghai-based optical computing company formerly known as Shanghai Xizhi Technology, delivered an explosive performance during their Hong Kong stock market debut, underscoring strong investor...

OpenAI Faces Revenue Pressure and User Growth Challenges Ahead of IPO

OpenAI is reportedly facing mounting pressure after missing key internal targets for both user growth and revenue, raising concerns about its ability to sustain aggressive spending plans. According to a Wall Street Journal...

Advantest Stock Falls on Weak Outlook Despite Strong AI-Driven Results

Shares of Advantest Corp (TYO:6857) declined on Tuesday after the semiconductor equipment maker issued an annual outlook that fell short of market expectations, overshadowing its strong financial performance driven by...