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Wheat Finance Landing Times Square, Build Warm and Accessible Finance as Wheat

Jan 29, 2016 15:00 pm UTC| Business

BEIJING, Jan. 29, 2016 -- Abstract: New York Times Square welcome Wheat Financial, China's another Internet pioneer financial enterprise after Ant Financial and JD（JingDong） Finance. Four brands of Wheat Financial --...

Southeastern Bank Financial Corp. Reports Record Earnings for the Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2015

Jan 29, 2016 15:00 pm UTC| Business

AUGUSTA, Ga., Jan. 29, 2016 -- Southeastern Bank Financial Corp. (OTCQB:SBFC), the holding company for Georgia Bank Trust Company of Augusta (GBT), today reported record quarterly net income of $4.6 million for the...

Summit Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMMF) to Ring the Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell

Jan 29, 2016 15:00 pm UTC| Business

ADVISORY, Jan. 29, 2016 -- What:Summit Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SMMF), a $1.41 billion financial holding company headquartered in Moorefield, West Virginia, will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square to...

Sodexo Elevates Corporate Responsibility Leadership, Earning Awards in All Three Categories in RobecoSAM's "Sustainability Yearbook 2016"

Jan 29, 2016 14:51 pm UTC| Business

ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France, Jan. 29, 2016 -- Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, has elevated its position as one of the most sustainable companies in the world by earning awards in all three of the...

Minitab Inc. Provides Students with Affordable Access to its Statistics Software

Jan 29, 2016 14:38 pm UTC| Business

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Jan. 29, 2016 -- Minitab Inc. updated its Textbook Bundling Program, making its statistical software packages more accessible and affordable than ever. Course materials from leading publishers can...

WisdomTree to Present at the 17th Annual Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum

Jan 29, 2016 14:30 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2016 -- WisdomTree Investments, Inc. (Nasdaq:WETF), an exchange-traded fund ("ETF") and exchange-traded product ("ETP") sponsor and asset manager, today announced that Jonathan Steinberg, Chief...

Navios Maritime Partners L.P. Announces the Date for the Release of Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2015 Results, Conference Call and Webcast

Jan 29, 2016 14:26 pm UTC| Business

MONACO, Jan. 29, 2016 -- Navios Maritime Partners L.P. ("Navios Partners") (NYSE:NMM) announced today that it will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 8:30 am ET, at which time Navios Partners'...

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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...