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Liquid Files Voluntary Petition Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code

Jan 28, 2016 02:24 am UTC| Business

HOBOKEN, N.J., Jan. 27, 2016 -- Liquid Holdings Group, Inc. (OTC PINK:LIQD) (“Liquid” or the “Company”), a SaaS provider of investment management solutions for the buy side, announced today that it and its subsidiary...

USHCC Foundation Hosts Chamber Training Institute (CTI) in Charlotte, NC

Jan 28, 2016 02:20 am UTC| Business

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2016 -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Foundation is hosting the first Chamber Training Institute (CTI) of 2016 on January 28—29 in Charlotte, NC. The Chamber...

Aerojet Rocketdyne Rocket Engines Support Intelsat 29e Telecommunications Satellite Mission

Jan 28, 2016 01:26 am UTC| Business

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 27, 2016 -- Rocket engines made by Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AJRD), are now providing in-flight maneuvers for the Intelsat29e communications...

Neos Therapeutics Announces FDA Approval of Adzenys XR-ODT™ (Amphetamine Extended-Release Orally Disintegrating Tablet) for the Treatment of ADHD in Patients 6 Years and Older

Jan 28, 2016 00:46 am UTC| Business

DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 27, 2016 -- Neos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:NEOS), a pharmaceutical company with a late‐stage pipeline of innovative extended-release (XR) product candidates for the treatment of...

Northfield Bancorp, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2015 Results

Jan 28, 2016 00:13 am UTC| Business

NOTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE: OVER 18% INCREASE IN DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2015 AS COMPARED TO THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2014DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR 2015 INCREASED 9.8% AS COMPARED TO THE PRIOR...

Highgrove Apartments Contract Terminated

Jan 28, 2016 00:01 am UTC| Business

BOSTON, Jan. 27, 2016 -- Winthrop Realty Trust (NYSE:FUR) ("Winthrop") announced today that the contract to sell the apartment building located in Stamford, Connecticut owned by a venture in which Winthrop holds an 83.7%...

Town and Country Bank Continues Expansion in Metro-East Market

Jan 27, 2016 23:46 pm UTC| Business

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Jan. 27, 2016 -- Town and Country Bank (“TCB”), a subsidiary of Town and Country Financial Corporation (“TCFC”) (OTC Pink:TWCF), and Centrue Bank (“Centrue”), a subsidiary of Centrue Financial...

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Economy

Yen Weakens After Intervention Spike as Dollar Stabilizes Amid Global Tensions

The Japanese yen slipped on Friday after a sharp surge in the previous session, which was widely attributed to suspected currency market intervention by Tokyo. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar stabilized following notable losses...

Tokyo Inflation Slows Despite Energy Pressures and BOJ Policy Outlook

Tokyos latest inflation data showed mixed signals in April, highlighting the complex balance between rising global energy costs and domestic government intervention. Japan inflation trends remain a key focus for investors,...

US Stock Futures Rise as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Record Highs Amid Earnings Optimism and Iran Tensions

U.S. stock futures edged higher বৃহস্পতিবার evening following record-breaking performances from the SP 500 and Nasdaq Composite, as investors weighed strong corporate earnings against ongoing geopolitical uncertainty...

US Dollar Weakens as Yen Surges Amid Japan Intervention and Central Bank Moves

The U.S. dollar declined notably in global forex markets, with the Japanese yen emerging as a key beneficiary following reports of currency intervention by Japans authorities. The dollar index, which measures the greenback...

Markets Stay Strong Despite Oil Shock Concerns as Earnings Drive Investor Confidence

Global financial markets continue to show resilience despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and disruptions in oil supply. Analysts note that while the conflict involving Iran raised fears of a major oil shock, energy...

Politics

U.S. Flags Vietnam as “Priority Foreign Country” Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has officially designated Vietnam as a Priority Foreign Country in its latest annual intellectual property (IP) report, signaling heightened concern over the...

Japan Eases Arms Export Rules, Opening Door for Potential Ukraine Defense Support

Japans recent relaxation of its weapons export rules could pave the way for future discussions on supplying military equipment to Ukraine, according to Kyivs ambassador to Tokyo. The policy shift, led by Prime Minister...

FEMA Reinstates Employees After Dissent Letter, Signaling Shift in Workforce Stability

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reinstated more than a dozen employees who were placed on administrative leave in August 2025 after signing a public letter criticizing agency leadership and...

Iran Threatens Prolonged Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Drives Global Oil Surge

Iran has warned it will launch long and painful strikes against U.S. positions if Washington escalates military action, intensifying tensions in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Tehran. The situation has...

Lula Plans New Supreme Court Nomination After Historic Senate Rejection

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is preparing to submit a new nominee for the Supreme Federal Court after the Senate rejected his initial choice, marking a historic political setback. According to...

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

Apple Q2 2026 Earnings Surge as iPhone 17 Sales Drive Record Revenue

Apple delivered a strong fiscal Q2 2026 performance, reporting record-breaking revenue and profit growth fueled by robust iPhone sales and expanding services. The tech giant posted earnings of $2.01 per share on $111.18...

FBI Warns of China’s Expanding Hack-for-Hire Network Amid Extradition Case

The Chinese governments alleged hack-for-hire ecosystem is rapidly expanding and becoming increasingly difficult to control, according to a senior FBI official. Speaking on Thursday, FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman...

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...