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HTG Molecular Diagnostics Appoints New Chair of the Board of Directors

Mar 07, 2017 21:20 pm UTC| Business

TUCSON, Ariz., March 07, 2017 -- HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTGM), a provider of instruments, reagents and services for molecular profiling applications, today announced that Ann F. Hanham, Ph.D., a...

National Interstate Insurance Company Named 2017 Smart Culture Honoree by Smart Business Magazine

Mar 07, 2017 21:20 pm UTC| Business

RICHFIELD, Ohio, March 07, 2017 -- National Interstate Insurance Company is proud to be recognized by Smart Business Magazine as a Smart Culture Honoree. All Honorees, including National Interstate, demonstrated a...

INVESTOR ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Complaint Filed Concerning Whether the Sale of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. for $79 Per Share is Fair to Shareholders -- PLKI

Mar 07, 2017 21:17 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, March 07, 2017 -- The following statement is being issued by Levi Korsinsky, LLP: To: All Persons or Entities who purchased Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. (“Popeyes”) (NASDAQ:PLKI) stock prior to February...

H&R Block Reports Market Share Gains in First Half of Tax Season; Announces Fiscal 2017 Third Quarter Results

Mar 07, 2017 21:16 pm UTC| Business

KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 07, 2017 -- HR Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) today released U.S. tax return volume through February 28 and its financial results for the fiscal 2017 third quarter ended January31, 2017. The company...

Gladstone Land Corporation Announces Common Stock Offering

Mar 07, 2017 21:16 pm UTC| Business

MCLEAN, Va., March 07, 2017 -- Gladstone Land Corporation (NASDAQ:LAND) (the “Company”) today announced that it plans to sell approximately 1,400,000 shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. The...

ABM Industries Announces Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2017

Mar 07, 2017 21:15 pm UTC| Business

Revenue Increase of 4.6% to $1.3 billion; Organic Growth of 3.6% GAAP Continuing EPS of $0.28; Adjusted Continuing EPS of $0.38 Declaration of 204th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend NEW YORK, March 07, 2017 -- ABM...

Pzena Investment Management, Inc. Announces February 28, 2017 Assets Under Management

Mar 07, 2017 21:15 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, March 07, 2017 -- Pzena Investment Management, Inc. (NYSE:PZN) today reported its preliminary assets under management as of February 28, 2017. AUM for month-end February 2017, month-end January 2017, and...

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Economy

Global Energy Crisis: Iran Conflict Triggers Record Oil Supply Shock

The ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has triggered an unprecedented global energy crisis, marked by the largest daily oil supply disruption in history. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has significantly reduced...

U.S. Freezes Dollar Transfers to Iraq, Pressures Government Over Iran-Backed Militias

The United States has reportedly halted U.S. dollar shipments to Iraq and paused key security cooperation programs as part of a broader effort to pressure Baghdad into addressing the influence of Iran-backed militias...

Asian Stocks Mixed as Tech Shares Decline While Japan’s Nikkei Hits Record High

Asian stock markets showed mixed performance on Wednesday as technology stocks weakened, reflecting overnight losses on Wall Street, while Japans benchmark Nikkei 225 reached a new record high. Investors remained cautious...

Japan Exports Surge for Seventh Month as AI Demand Offsets Middle East Trade Disruptions

Japans exports extended their growth streak for a seventh consecutive month in March, driven largely by strong global demand linked to artificial intelligence (AI) and data center expansion. According to government data,...

Oil Prices Slip Amid Iran Ceasefire Extension, Hormuz Disruptions Keep Markets Tense

Oil prices edged lower during volatile Asian trading on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran. While the move raised hopes for continued peace talks, ongoing...

Politics

Syrian Asylum Rejections Rise in Europe as Minority Safety Concerns Persist

A growing number of Syrian asylum seekers are facing rejection across Europe despite ongoing security concerns, particularly among minority groups. After the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad and the end of Syrias...

Virginia Redistricting Vote Boosts Democrats Ahead of Midterm Elections

Virginia voters approved a new Democratic-backed congressional map on Tuesday, a decision that could significantly reshape the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the upcoming midterm elections....

Trump Administration Files Fraud Charges Against Southern Poverty Law Center Over Informant Payments

The Trump administration has filed criminal charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a prominent civil rights organization known for tracking extremist groups, accusing it of defrauding donors through its...

Global Military Talks in London Aim to Reopen Strait of Hormuz and Protect Shipping

Military planners representing more than 30 countries are gathering in London for two days of high-level discussions focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and strengthening maritime security in one of the worlds most...

Canada-USMCA Review 2026: No Collapse Expected Despite July 1 Deadline

Canadas top trade negotiator to the United States, Janice Charette, has signaled that the upcoming July 1 deadline for reviewing the USMCA trade agreement should not be viewed as a breaking point for North American trade...

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

SK Hynix to Invest $13 Billion in AI Chip Packaging Facility

South Koreas SK Hynix is accelerating its push into the artificial intelligence semiconductor market with a major new investment aimed at strengthening its global competitiveness. The company announced plans to invest...

Nvidia Pushes 800V Data Center Power Systems to Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is reportedly exploring next-generation data center power solutions by engaging major South Korean power equipment manufacturers to develop higher-voltage infrastructure. According to The...

LG Innotek Stock Hits Record High on $68M Automotive Wi-Fi 7 Deal

LG Innotek shares surged to an all-time high on Wednesday, fueled by strong investor confidence following the companys latest automotive supply agreement with a European partner. The Seoul-listed stock (KS:011070) climbed...

Samsung Boosts DRAM Supply to Tesla as AI-Driven Memory Demand Surges

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KS:005930) has significantly increased its monthly DRAM shipments to Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), reflecting the growing demand for advanced memory solutions in electric vehicles and artificial...

SpaceX Eyes $60B Cursor Deal to Boost AI Power Ahead of IPO

Elon Musks SpaceX has announced plans to collaborate with AI coding startup Cursor, with the option to acquire the company later this year in a deal valued at $60 billion. The aerospace giant also revealed an alternative...