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SHAREHOLER ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Reminds Identiv, Inc. Investors of Important February 5, 2016 Deadline in Class Action – INVE

Jan 29, 2016 17:51 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2016 -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Identiv, Inc. securities (NASDAQ:INVE) from November 7, 2013 through November 23, 2015, all dates inclusive (the “Class...

EQUITY ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Announces Filing of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Aixtron SE – AIXG

Jan 29, 2016 17:45 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2016 -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Aixtron SE securities (NASDAQ:AIXG) from September 25, 2014 through...

Return to the Hammers

Jan 29, 2016 17:45 pm UTC| Business

Cypress, Calif., Jan. 29, 2016 -- Fast Facts: Nitto Tire returns as the Title Sponsor of the 2016 King of the Hammers race. 2016 Team Nitto Ultra4 roster includes KOH winners and rising stars in...

CENTRAL MAINE POWER & EMERA MAINE SUBMIT JOINT CLEAN ENERGY PROPOSAL TO NEW ENGLAND STATES

Jan 29, 2016 17:21 pm UTC| Business

AUGUSTA, Maine and BANGOR, Maine, Jan. 29, 2016 -- Central Maine Power (CMP) and Emera Maine announced today that the two companies have submitted a joint proposal to deliver enough clean energy to power at least a...

CENTRAL MAINE POWER PROPOSES A 550 MW CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT

Jan 29, 2016 17:19 pm UTC| Business

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 29, 2016 -- Central Maine Power, a subsidiary of AVANGRID (NYSE:AGR), has announced a proposal to deliver more clean energy to New England. On Thursday, the utility submitted the Maine Clean Power...

Nation’s Top Latino and Multicultural Creators Headline Hispanicize 2016’s DiMe Summit and Digital Influencers Showcase

Jan 29, 2016 16:33 pm UTC| Business

MIAMI, Jan. 29, 2016 -- The 7th Annual Hispanicize 2016 event today unveiled the comprehensive agenda and top Latino and multicultural creators that are headlining its Digital Influencers Showcase and inaugural DiMe...

New Sears Hometown Store Opens in Fayetteville

Jan 29, 2016 16:23 pm UTC| Business

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga., Jan. 29, 2016 -- Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOS) will open its newest Georgia Sears Hometown Store on January 29 at 174-176 Banks Crossing SC in Fayetteville. The Fayetteville...

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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

Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest Amid Myanmar Political Crisis

Myanmars detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is set to be transferred to house arrest, according to state media reports, marking a significant development more than five years after the military coup that removed her...

Israel Expands Gaza Restricted Zones, Raising Concerns for Civilians and Aid Access

Israels newly updated Gaza maps have significantly expanded restricted military zones, placing thousands of displaced Palestinians at increased risk and limiting humanitarian access. The revised maps, quietly shared with...

Sheinbaum Questions U.S. Charges Against Sinaloa Governor Rocha, Calls for Clear Evidence

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has challenged recent charges filed by the United States against Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha, stating that any accusations must be backed by clear evidence or risk being seen as...

UN Chief Says U.S. UN Funding Obligations Are Non-Negotiable Amid Reform Demands

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has firmly stated that the financial obligations owed by the United States to the United Nations are non-negotiable, responding to reports that Washington is attaching...

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...

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

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...

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...