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Lamar Advertising to appear at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference

Feb 20, 2017 15:24 pm UTC| Business

BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 20, 2017 -- Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq:LAMR) today announced that Sean Reilly, CEO of Lamar Advertising Company, is scheduled to participate in a question-and-answer session at the Morgan...

assessURhealth™ and athenahealth Collaborate on New Integration

Feb 20, 2017 15:24 pm UTC| Business

Tampa, Feb. 20, 2017 -- assessURhealth, LLC, the leading provider of mental and behavioral health screening software, is working together withathenahealth, Inc., to integrate their preventive screening application and...

Victor Berggren, Chief Technology Officer & Colin Roe, Chief Services Officer of Global Convergence, Inc., Recognized as 2017 CRN® Channel Chiefs

Feb 20, 2017 15:15 pm UTC| Business

OLDSMAR, Fla., Feb. 20, 2017 -- Global Convergence, Inc. (GCI), a Global Services and Solution Supply Chain Company with a full channel-driven IT products and services portfolio, has announced today that CRN®, a brand...

SHAREHOLDER ALERT - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds Investors of Class Action Against Banc of California, Inc. (BANC) and Lead Plaintiff Deadline - March 24, 2017

Feb 20, 2017 15:11 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2017 -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Banc of California, Inc. (“Banc of California” or the “Company”)...

SHAREHOLDER ALERT - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds Investors of Class Action Against Banc of California, Inc. (BANC) and Lead Plaintiff Deadline - March 24, 2017

Feb 20, 2017 15:11 pm UTC| Business

SHAREHOLDER ALERT - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds Investors of Class Action Against Egalet Corporation (EGLT) & Lead Plaintiff Deadline: March 28, 2017

Feb 20, 2017 15:11 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2017 -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Egalet Corporation (“Egalet” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:EGLT) and...

SHAREHOLDER ALERT - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Reminds Investors of Class Action Against Egalet Corporation (EGLT) & Lead Plaintiff Deadline: March 28, 2017

Feb 20, 2017 15:11 pm UTC| Business

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Economy

Trump Says Ukraine Peace Deal ‘Closer,’ But Key Disputes Remain Unresolved

Following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, former US President Donald Trump stated a possible peace agreement on Ukraine is closer, citing a lot of progress toward a possible conclusion of the conflict....

BOJ Signals Further Rate Hikes as Inflation and Weak Yen Remain in Focus

Bank of Japan policymakers are increasingly signaling that further interest rate hikes may be necessary, even after the central bank raised rates in December, according to a recently released summary of opinions. The...

China’s Central Bank to Launch New Digital Yuan Management Framework from January 1

Chinas central bank is preparing to strengthen oversight of its digital currency with the release of a new action plan focused on digital yuan management, signaling another major step in the evolution of the countrys...

China’s Iron Ore Buyer Pressures Mining Giants as New Supply Shifts Market Power

Chinas state-backed iron ore buyer, China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG), is intensifying its negotiating tactics against major global miners such as BHP, signaling a tougher stance in the $132 billion seaborne iron ore...

U.S. Stock Index Futures Steady Ahead of Holiday-Shortened Trading Week

U.S. stock index futures were mostly flat on Sunday evening as investors entered another holiday-shortened trading week with a cautious stance, following a strong late-year rally in equities. With many traders already away...

Politics

South Korea Prosecutor Alleges Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee Abused Power for Bribes

A special prosecutor in South Korea has concluded that Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, interfered in state affairs in exchange for expensive gifts and money, according to findings announced on...

South Korean President Apologizes to Families of Jeju Air Crash Victims, Pledges Full Investigation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has issued a formal apology to the families of the victims of the Jeju Air plane crash that occurred one year ago, promising to uncover the full truth behind the deadliest aviation...

Kim Jong Un Oversees Strategic Cruise Missile Launch to Reinforce North Korea’s Nuclear Deterrence

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles on Sunday, highlighting the countrys nuclear deterrence capabilities and readiness for counterattacks amid what it describes as...

Kosovo PM Albin Kurti Moves to Form New Government After Election Win

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has announced plans to swiftly form a new government after his Vetevendosje party emerged as the clear winner in Sundays parliamentary election, raising hopes of ending a prolonged...

Trump Administration Probes Corporate DEI Programs, Raising Questions for Google Stock

The Trump administration has reportedly launched a series of investigations into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at major U.S. corporations, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Sunday....

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

China’s LandSpace Takes Aim at SpaceX With Reusable Rocket Ambitions

Chinas private rocket startup LandSpace is rapidly emerging as a key challenger in the global commercial space race, openly drawing inspiration from Elon Musks SpaceX while reshaping Chinas traditionally state-led space...

China Proposes Stricter Rules for AI Services Offering Emotional Interaction

Chinas top internet regulator has released draft regulations aimed at tightening oversight of artificial intelligence services that simulate human personalities and engage users emotionally, signaling a stronger push to...

Nvidia and Groq Strike Strategic AI Inference Licensing Deal

Reports earlier this week suggested that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) had agreed to acquire AI chip startup Groq in a $20 billion all-cash transaction. However, updated details clarify that the arrangement is not a traditional...

TSMC Honors Japanese Chip Equipment Makers With 2025 Supplier Awards

Several leading Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers have been recognized with 2025 Supplier Awards from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), highlighting their growing importance in the global chip...

Nvidia to Acquire Groq in $20 Billion Deal to Boost AI Chip Dominance

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has reportedly agreed to acquire Groq, a fast-growing designer of high-performance artificial intelligence accelerator chips, in a $20 billion all-cash transaction, according to a CNBC report. The...