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Wabtec Announces Earnings Release Date

Apr 16, 2018 21:00 pm UTC| Business

WILMERDING, Pa., April 16, 2018 -- Wabtec Corporation (NYSE:WAB) said it will report 2018 first quarter results before the U.S. financial markets open on Tuesday, April 24. The company will conduct a conference call to...

George Willis Named UPS President Of U.S. Operations, Myron Gray To Retire

Apr 16, 2018 21:00 pm UTC| Business

ATLANTA, April 16, 2018 -- UPS (NYSE: UPS) today appointed George Willis to the position of president of U.S. Operations, effective May 1. Willis, a 30 year veteran of UPS operations, will report to Jim...

Ormat‘s Viridity to Begin Construction of 40MWh Energy Storage Systems in New Jersey

Apr 16, 2018 21:00 pm UTC| Business

RENO, Nev., April 16, 2018 -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ORA) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Viridity Energy Solutions, Inc., a leading battery storage, distributed generation, demand response, and...

Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. to Present at the European Gold Forum in Zurich

Apr 16, 2018 21:00 pm UTC| Business

WINNEMUCCA, Nev., April 16, 2018 -- Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. (NYSE American:PZG) ("Paramount”) announced today that its CEO, Glen Van Treek will be presenting at the European Gold Forum on Thursday April 19, 2018 at...

QIWI Announces 2018 Annual General Meeting

Apr 16, 2018 21:00 pm UTC| Business

NICOSIA, Cyprus, April 16, 2018 -- QIWI plc (Nasdaq:QIWI), (MOEX:QIWI) ("QIWI" or the "Company") today announced that its 2018 annual general meeting of shareholders (the "AGM") will be held on Monday June 4, 2018, at...

The Klein Law Firm Announces a Class Action Filed on Behalf of Patterson Companies, Inc. Shareholders and a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of May 29, 2018 (PDCO)

Apr 16, 2018 21:00 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, April 16, 2018 -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Patterson Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDCO) who purchased shares between June 26, 2015 and...

Cardtronics Announces First Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information

Apr 16, 2018 20:55 pm UTC| Business

HOUSTON, April 16, 2018 -- Cardtronics plc (NASDAQ:CATM), the world's largest ATM owner / operator, announced today that it has scheduled a conference call on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. CDT (5:00 p.m. EDT) to...

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Economy

U.S. Inflation Cools in January as Gas Prices Fall, Core CPI Signals Sticky Price Pressures

U.S. consumer prices rose less than expected in January, offering modest relief to households as gasoline and rental costs eased. However, persistent increases in service-related expenses suggest the Federal Reserve may...

U.S. Stocks End Mixed as January CPI Cools, Treasury Yields Slide

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday after a volatile trading session, as investors reacted to softer-than-expected January CPI data and falling Treasury yields. The SP 500 finished flat at 6,835.08, while the Dow Jones...

Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of U.S. CPI Data

Asian currencies edged lower on Friday as the U.S. dollar steadied, with traders closely monitoring upcoming U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data for signals on the Federal Reserves interest rate outlook. Despite the daily...

Oil Prices Steady but Head for Weekly Loss as Supply Glut Concerns Weigh

Oil prices were mostly steady during Asian trading on Friday, yet both benchmark crude contracts remained on track for weekly losses after a sharp selloff in the previous session. Brent crude futures for April delivery...

Fed Governor Stephen Miran Warns Tight Monetary Policy Threatens U.S. Economic Growth

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran cautioned that the central banks current monetary policy stance could pose a significant risk to U.S. economic growth. Speaking at a Dallas Fed event on Thursday, Miran argued that...

Politics

Macron Urges Stronger European Defense Strategy and Nuclear Deterrence Reform

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for Europe to adopt a long-term strategic defense policy, emphasizing the need for enhanced deep-strike capabilities and a reassessment of Frances nuclear deterrent within the...

Trump Administration Sues Harvard Over Alleged Race-Based Admissions Practices

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, escalating its ongoing dispute with the Ivy League institution over alleged race-based admissions policies. The Justice Department announced Friday...

Trump Warns Iran as U.S. Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East

President Donald Trump told U.S. troops at Fort Bragg on Friday that Iran has been difficult in ongoing nuclear negotiations, signaling that stronger measures may be required to secure a peaceful resolution. Speaking...

Trump Pushes Voter ID Executive Order Ahead of November Midterm Elections

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he intends to pursue voter identification requirements for the upcoming November midterm elections, with or without congressional approval. The statement, made on Truth...

Senators Urge CFIUS Review of UAE Investment in Trump-Linked Crypto Firm World Liberty Financial

Two Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee are pressing the Treasury Department to review a reported $500 million investment by a senior United Arab Emirates official into World Liberty Financial, a...

Science

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...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Technology

Grok AI Market Share Surges as xAI Faces Scrutiny Over Image Generation Controversy

Elon Musks AI chatbot Grok is rapidly gaining traction in the U.S., even as it faces mounting global criticism over the generation of non-consensual and sexualized AI images. According to data from app intelligence firm...

Lockheed Martin Secures $101M in U.S. Defense Contracts for AEGIS, F-35, and Missile Systems

Lockheed Martin has been awarded three U.S. Department of Defense contracts worth approximately $101 million, reinforcing its role as a leading defense contractor in advanced military systems, fighter jet support, and...

GE Aerospace Expands Singapore Engine Repair Hub with Automation and AI to Tackle Aviation Bottlenecks

GE Aerospace is accelerating automation and AI-driven innovation at its Singapore engine repair hub as global airlines grapple with maintenance delays, parts shortages, and extended turnaround times. At the center of this...

U.S. Commerce Department Reaches $252 Million Settlement With Applied Materials Over China Exports

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a $252 million settlement with Applied Materials, resolving allegations that the semiconductor equipment maker illegally exported U.S. chip manufacturing technology to China....

Russia Moves to Fully Block WhatsApp as Kremlin Pushes State-Backed MAX App

Russia has reportedly attempted to fully block WhatsApp, the popular messaging service owned by Meta Platforms, as part of its broader efforts to tighten control over the countrys digital space. According to a company...