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Ziyen Inc. ready to invest in Iraq

Apr 12, 2017 13:00 pm UTC| Business

BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 12, 2017 -- Ziyen Inc., who was qualified by the SEC under Regulation A+, have opened a new investment division in the company to focus on financing unfunded construction projects in Iraq. Ziyen...

Smithfield Foods Introduces New Innovative Venture, Smithfield Bioscience

Apr 12, 2017 13:00 pm UTC| Business

SMITHFIELD, Va., April 12, 2017 -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today the launch of Smithfield Bioscience, a new strategic platform within the organization that leverages byproducts from the meat production process...

MaxLinear, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Review First Quarter 2017 Financial Results

Apr 12, 2017 12:55 pm UTC| Business

CARLSBAD, Calif., April 12, 2017 -- MaxLinear, Inc.(NYSE:MXL), a leading provider of integrated radio frequency and mixed-signal integrated circuits for the connected home and wired and wireless infrastructure markets,...

Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Apr 12, 2017 12:45 pm UTC| Business

YORK, Pa., April 12, 2017 -- On April 11, 2017, the Board of Directors of Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:CVLY), the parent company of PeoplesBank, A Codorus Valley Company, declared a regular quarterly cash...

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Excess Of $100,000 Investing In Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. To Contact The Firm Before Lead Plaintiff Deadline

Apr 12, 2017 12:32 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, April 12, 2017 -- Faruqi Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, reminds investors in Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (“Kandi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:KNDI) of the May 15, 2017 deadline to seek...

Elev8 Brands, Inc. Places Order for New Brand of Hemp-Derived E-Juice, Tinctures and Water-Soluble CBD Products

Apr 12, 2017 12:31 pm UTC| Business

ROCKLEDGE, Fla., April 12, 2017 -- Elev8 Brands, Inc. (OTC Pink:VATE), a holding company focused on the commercial development of hemp and CBD-based products within the health and wellness markets announces the launch...

Elev8 Brands, Inc. Places Order for New Brand of Hemp-Derived E-Juice, Tinctures and Water-Soluble CBD Products

Apr 12, 2017 12:31 pm UTC| Business

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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...