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Ormat Technologies Announces Closing of the Acquisition of Viridity Energy

Mar 15, 2017 21:32 pm UTC| Business

RENO, Nev., March 15, 2017 -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. (“Ormat”) (NYSE:ORA) today announced that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of substantially all of the business and assets of Viridity Energy,...

Cidara Provides Corporate Update and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Financial Results

Mar 15, 2017 21:23 pm UTC| Business

SAN DIEGO, March 15, 2017 -- Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:CDTX), a biotechnology company developing novel anti-infectives including immunotherapies, today reported financial results for the three months and full...

INVESTOR ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Shareholders of Desarrolladora Homex, S.A.B. de C.V. a/k/a/ Homex Development Corp. of a Class Action Lawsuit and a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of May 15, 2017 – HXM, DHOXQ, DHOXY

Mar 15, 2017 21:14 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, March 15, 2017 -- The following statement is being issued by Levi Korsinsky, LLP: To: All persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired American Depositary Shares of Desarrolladora Homex, S.A.B....

Contango Announces Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2016 Financial Results

Mar 15, 2017 21:05 pm UTC| Business

HOUSTON, March 15, 2017 -- Contango Oil Gas Company (NYSE MKT:MCF) (“Contango” or the “Company”) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016. Fourth Quarter...

Parker Scheduled to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Industrials Conference on March 22 at 10:35 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time (6:35 a.m. Eastern Time)

Mar 15, 2017 21:05 pm UTC| Business

CLEVELAND, March 15, 2017 -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it is scheduled to present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global...

Avid Technology Postpones Conference Call to Discuss Q4 and FY 2016 Financial Results

Mar 15, 2017 21:03 pm UTC| Business

BURLINGTON, Mass., March 15, 2017 -- Avid® (NASDAQ:AVID) announced the postponement of the conference call scheduled for March 15, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its Fourth Quarter financial results. The...

Targovax ASA: Notice of Annual General Meeting

Mar 15, 2017 21:03 pm UTC| Business

The Annual General Meeting of Targovax ASA will be held at the Company's offices at Lysaker, on 5 April 2017 at 10:00 CET. Please find the notice including agenda for the General Meeting and appendices attached to...

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Economy

India-US Trade Talks Advance Toward $500 Billion Goal Amid Ongoing Negotiations

India and the United States are continuing constructive discussions aimed at finalizing a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, according to Indias Ministry of External Affairs. The update comes after a...

Indian Cotton Yarn Exports Surge as China Demand Rises Amid Global Supply Disruptions

Global supply chain challenges and fuel disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict have negatively impacted many Indian manufacturing sectors. However, Indias cotton yarn industry is experiencing a significant...

European Car Sales Surge in March as EV and Hybrid Demand Accelerates

European car sales recorded a strong rebound in March, driven largely by rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars. According to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA),...

Foreign Investors Drive Surge in Japanese Stocks Amid AI Rally and Improved Risk Sentiment

Japanese stocks experienced a strong wave of foreign investor inflows in the week ending April 18, supported by a rally in artificial intelligence-related companies and improving global risk sentiment. Optimism surrounding...

Nikkei Retreats After Brief 60,000 Break as Profit-Taking and Geopolitical Risks Weigh

Japans Nikkei 225 share average reversed gains on Thursday after briefly surpassing the key 60,000 level, as investors moved to lock in profits following an early surge fueled by technology stocks and optimism surrounding...

Politics

Trump Urges Congress to Expand Access to Full-Spectrum CBD Products in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump recently sparked renewed discussion around cannabidiol regulation after calling on Congress to modernize existing laws to allow broader access to full-spectrum CBD products. In a post shared on...

Mexico Opens Investigation Into Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard Over Son’s Stay in London Diplomatic Residence

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has confirmed that her administration has launched an official investigation into Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard following allegations involving his sons stay at a diplomatic residence...

U.S. Allows Iran Players in 2026 World Cup but Bars IRGC-Linked Individuals

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has clarified that Iranian players will be allowed to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, easing concerns about a potential ban amid rising geopolitical tensions. Speaking to...

U.S. Raises Security Concerns Over Chinese Infrastructure in Argentina Amid Growing Regional Ties

The United States has expressed concern over the presence of Chinese infrastructure projects in Argentina, highlighting potential national security risks as global geopolitical competition intensifies. Speaking at a press...

Ukraine Scales Long-Range Interceptor Drone Technology to Counter Russian Attacks

Ukraine is rapidly advancing its defense capabilities by deploying long-range interceptor drones capable of striking targets hundreds to thousands of kilometers away, according to Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. This...

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

Microsoft Commits $18 Billion to Expand AI and Cloud Infrastructure in Australia

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has unveiled a major investment plan worth A$25 billion (approximately $18 billion) in Australia, signaling a significant push to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing...

Elon Musk Signals Intel 14A Chips for Tesla’s Terafab AI Semiconductor Venture

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk revealed new details about the companys ambitious semiconductor plans, confirming that the Terafab joint venture intends to leverage Intels advanced 14A chip manufacturing process....

Tesla Earnings Beat Expectations as EV Growth Holds Amid Robotics and AI Shift

Tesla reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 earnings, driven largely by resilience in its core electric vehicle business, even as the company continues shifting focus toward artificial intelligence, robotics,...

SK Hynix Reports Record Q1 Profit Surge Driven by AI Memory Chip Demand

SK Hynix Inc. (KS:000660) delivered a standout performance in the first quarter, reporting a dramatic surge in operating profit that exceeded market expectations. The South Korean semiconductor giant benefited...

Florida Launches Criminal Probe Into OpenAI Over FSU Shooting Incident

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that the state has opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, following a deadly shooting at Florida State University last year. The...