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Alpha Olefins Market Size Worth $10.7 Billion By 2020 : Radiant Insights,Inc

Feb 04, 2016 06:32 am UTC| Business

San Francisco, Feb. 04, 2016 -- Global Alpha Olefins Market is expected to reach USD 10.7 billion by 2020. Increasing demand for polyethylene on account of its versatile application is expected to drive the global alpha...

ING 2015 underlying net profit EUR 4,219 million; FY 2015 dividend at EUR 0.65 per ordinary share

Feb 04, 2016 06:05 am UTC| Business

Think Forward strategy drives strong new customer acquisitions and commercial growth in 2015 · ING attracted over 1.4 million new retail customers; primary relationships increased by almost 7% to 8.9...

Statoil ASA: 2015 fourth quarter results

Feb 04, 2016 06:02 am UTC| Business

STAVANGER, Norway, Feb. 4, 2016 -- Statoil(OSE:STL, NYSE:STO)delivered adjusted earnings of NOK 15.2 billion and adjusted earnings after tax ofNOK 1.6 billion in the fourth quarter 2015. For the full year 2015, adjusted...

Robert Nash Launches “Nash Holdings Philanthropy Program” for Businesses, Charities

Feb 04, 2016 05:01 am UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Feb. 04, 2016 -- “Nash Holdings Philanthropy Program” – under Nash Holdings, Inc. (NHI), a New York Company, announced their program launch, available worldwide. About “NHI Philanthropy Program”: Nash...

Rex Energy Corporation Announces Offer to Exchange Outstanding 8.875% Senior Notes Due 2020 and 6.250% Senior Notes Due 2022 for New 10.00% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes Due 2020 and Shares of Common Stock

Feb 04, 2016 02:00 am UTC| Business

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Feb. 03, 2016 -- Rex Energy Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq:REXX) announced today the commencement of an exchange offer and consent solicitation related to the Company’s outstanding 8.875% Senior...

NXP Semiconductors Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2015 Results

Feb 04, 2016 01:00 am UTC| Business

2015 revenue up 8 percent year-on-yearContinued strong earnings growthFreescale merger complete and synergies on track Q4 2015FY 2015Revenue$1,606 million$6,101 millionGAAP Gross...

Asta Funding, Inc. to Report First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2016 Results

Feb 04, 2016 00:41 am UTC| Business

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Feb. 03, 2016 -- Asta Funding, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASFI) (the “Company”), a diversified financial services company, will report its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016, the three...

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Economy

Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Supply Disruption Fears

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran fueled concerns about further supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude oil prices surged by as...

Asian Stocks Slip as Oil Prices Surge and Fed Signals Inflation Risks

Asian stock markets declined on Thursday as investors reacted to a sharp rise in oil prices, mixed corporate earnings, and a cautious outlook from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The combination of geopolitical tensions, energy...

Dollar Holds Near Two-Week High as Fed Hawkish Shift Lifts Yields, Yen Near Intervention Zone

The U.S. dollar remained close to its strongest level in more than two weeks on Thursday, supported by a hawkish shift from Federal Reserve policymakers that pushed Treasury yields to a one-month high. Currency markets are...

US Stock Futures Mixed as Fed Holds Rates, Oil Prices Surge, and Big Tech Earnings Drive Market Moves

U.S. stock index futures traded mixed on Wednesday evening as investors reacted to the Federal Reserves latest policy decision, rising oil prices, and a fresh round of earnings from major technology companies. Market...

China Factory Activity Extends Growth in April Despite Global Pressures

Chinas manufacturing sector continued to expand for a second consecutive month in April, signaling resilience in the worlds second-largest economy despite ongoing global uncertainties. According to official data from the...

Politics

Russian Drone Strikes Hit Odesa Again, Injuring Civilians and Damaging Infrastructure

Russian drone attacks targeted the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight, marking the second assault this week and leaving at least 18 people injured, according to local officials. The latest strike adds to the...

US House Advances $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Budget Plan

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a three-year budget framework that could unlock an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement, marking a significant step in shaping future border security policies....

Trump to Receive Briefing on Potential U.S. Military Action Against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to receive a high-level security briefing on Thursday regarding new military options targeting Iran, according to a report by Axios citing unnamed sources. The briefing will be led...

Taiwan Independence Explained: History, Status, and Rising China Tensions

Taiwan independence remains a highly debated issue in global politics, especially as tensions between China and the United States continue to shape international relations. The topic is expected to feature prominently in...

Taiwan Activates Backup Communications After Undersea Cable Break on Dongyin Island

Taiwan has activated emergency backup communications for Dongyin, its northernmost and strategically important island, after an undersea cable was damaged due to shifting shipwreck debris caused by severe weather. The...

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

Meta Raises 2026 Capex Outlook Amid AI Spending Surge, Shares Drop After Earnings

Meta Platforms has increased its full-year capital expenditure guidance for 2026, signaling continued aggressive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure despite rising costs and market concerns. The company...

Amazon Stock Dips Despite Record Earnings as AI Infrastructure Spending Surges

Amazon (AMZN) shares slipped 2.6% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, even after the company delivered record-breaking quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The decline reflects investor concerns over...

Alphabet Earnings Surge on AI Growth, Cloud Revenue, and Strong Search Performance

Alphabet Inc. delivered an impressive first-quarter performance, surpassing Wall Street expectations with strong growth driven by its Cloud division and core Search business. The tech giant reported adjusted earnings per...

Qualcomm Stock Surges Despite Weak Guidance After Q2 2026 Earnings Beat

Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) shares climbed sharply on Wednesday, closing up 9% after a volatile trading session triggered by its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings report and softer-than-expected forward guidance. The...

Microsoft Azure Growth Forecast Beats Expectations Amid Rising AI Competition

Microsoft has projected stronger-than-expected growth for its Azure cloud business, signaling continued momentum in the competitive cloud computing and artificial intelligence market. The company announced it expects Azure...