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Navios Maritime Midstream Partners L.P. Announces Cash Distribution of $0.125 per Unit

Apr 26, 2018 20:05 pm UTC| Business

MONACO, April 26, 2018 -- As previously announced, Navios Maritime Midstream Partners L.P. ("Navios Midstream") (NYSE:NAP) Board of Directors adopted an annual distribution policy of $0.50 per unit. The $0.125...

Encore Capital Group to Announce First Quarter 2018 Financial Results on May 8

Apr 26, 2018 20:05 pm UTC| Business

SAN DIEGO, April 26, 2018 -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG), an international specialty finance company, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2018 on Tuesday, May...

Proofpoint Announces First Quarter 2018 Financial Results

Apr 26, 2018 20:05 pm UTC| Business

Total revenue of $162.5 million, up 40% year-over-yearBillings of $186.2 million, up 35% year-over-yearGAAP EPS of $(0.24) per share, Non-GAAP EPS of $0.30 per share Generated operating cash flow of $34.9 million and free...

Extended Stay America Announces Distributions for First Quarter 2018

Apr 26, 2018 20:05 pm UTC| Business

- Distribution of $0.22 per Paired Share, an increase of 4.8% - CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 26, 2018 -- Extended Stay America, Inc. (NYSE:STAY) and its subsidiary, ESH Hospitality, Inc., today announced that their Boards...

Chembio Diagnostics to Report First Quarter 2018 Financial Results on May 9, 2018

Apr 26, 2018 20:05 pm UTC| Business

MEDFORD, N.Y., April 26, 2018 -- Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:CEMI), a leader in point-of-care diagnostic tests for infectious diseases, announced today that it will release financial results for the first quarter...

Vical Announces News Release and Conference Call Schedule for First Quarter 2018 Financial Results

Apr 26, 2018 20:05 pm UTC| Business

SAN DIEGO, April 26, 2018 -- Vical Incorporated (Nasdaq:VICL) today announced that the company will report financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2018, before the opening of trading on Thursday, May 3,...

Credit Acceptance Announces Timing of First Quarter 2018 Earnings Release and Webcast

Apr 26, 2018 20:05 pm UTC| Business

Southfield, Michigan, April 26, 2018 -- Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: CACC) (referred to as the “Company”, “Credit Acceptance”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) announced today that we expect to issue a news release with...

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Economy

US Trade Court Blocks Trump’s 10% Global Tariffs

The U.S. Trade Court on Thursday ruled against President Donald Trumps latest 10% global tariffs, stating that the broad trade measures were not legally justified under a decades-old trade law from the 1970s. The decision...

Trump Signals Possible U.S.-Iran Peace Deal as Markets Rally on Hopes of War Ending

U.S. President Donald Trump said a peace agreement between the United States and Iran could be reached soon, raising hopes of an end to the ongoing conflict that has shaken global energy markets and disrupted shipping in...

Japan Tech Stocks Surge as AI Optimism Lifts SoftBank, Chipmakers

Japanese technology and semiconductor stocks rallied sharply on Thursday, driven by growing global optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and strong momentum in the AI chip sector. The surge followed impressive...

European Stocks Edge Higher as Iran-U.S. Peace Talks Boost Market Sentiment

European stock markets traded mostly higher on Thursday as investors reacted positively to reports that the United States and Iran are preparing to restart negotiations aimed at ending their ongoing conflict. Optimism...

Iran-U.S. Peace Deal Near as Oil Prices Fall and Nuclear Disputes Persist

Iran said it is reviewing a new U.S. peace proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran, while major disagreements over Irans nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved. The...

Politics

Russia Downs Over 50 Drones Near Moscow Ahead of Victory Day Ceasefire

Russian air defence systems intercepted more than 50 drones targeting Moscow within roughly 15 hours, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. The reported wave of drone attacks came just before Russias planned three-day...

US Reviews Mexican Consulates Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions

The U.S. Department of State has launched a review of more than 50 Mexican consulates operating across the United States, a move that could potentially lead to the closure of several diplomatic offices. A State Department...

Trump Says U.S. Navy Destroyers Passed Strait of Hormuz Under Iranian Fire

President Donald Trump claimed that three U.S. Navy destroyers successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz while coming under attack from Iranian forces. In a statement posted on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump said...

US Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Iran Amid Rising Strait of Hormuz Tensions

The U.S. military confirmed on Thursday that it carried out retaliatory strikes against Iran, targeting military facilities allegedly linked to recent attacks on American forces in the Middle East. According to U.S....

Iran Accuses U.S. of Violating Strait of Hormuz Ceasefire with Ship and Coastal Attacks

Iran has accused the United States of breaching a ceasefire agreement after alleged military strikes targeted two vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and several civilian coastal locations. The claims were made early Friday...

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

U.S.-China AI Talks May Take Center Stage at Trump-Xi Summit

The United States and China are reportedly exploring the possibility of launching formal discussions on artificial intelligence, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Wednesday. The talks could become a major...

Arm Stock Drops Despite Strong AI Chip Demand and Earnings Beat

Arm Holdings delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue, driven by rising demand for artificial intelligence data center chips. However, despite the positive results, Arm stock reversed early gains in...

Hua Hong Semiconductor Stock Surges to Multi-Year High Amid AI Boom

Hua Hong Semiconductor shares soared on Wednesday as investors rushed into technology stocks fueled by strong artificial intelligence momentum and improving confidence in Chinas economy. The Hong Kong-listed chipmaker...

Infineon Raises 2026 Outlook as AI Data Center Chip Demand Surges

Infineon Technologies (ETR: IFXGn) raised its fiscal 2026 revenue growth forecast on Wednesday, citing booming demand for AI data center power chips despite continued weakness in the electric vehicle semiconductor market....

BHP Attracts AI-Focused Investors as Copper Demand Surges

BHP Group is drawing growing attention from international investors as the global artificial intelligence boom increases the value of copper, according to Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant. Speaking at the Macquarie...