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II-VI Incorporated Introduces 1 kW Direct Diode Laser Engine

Mar 15, 2018 03:30 am UTC| Business

PITTSBURGH, March 14, 2018 -- II‐VI Incorporated (NASDAQ:IIVI), a leader in laser components and subsystems, today announced that its DirectProcess 900 direct diode laser engine is now available with 1 kW continuous...

Guitar Center Announces Pricing of $635 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering by Guitar Center Escrow Issuer

Mar 15, 2018 02:19 am UTC| Business

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 14, 2018 -- Guitar Center, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary Guitar Center Escrow Issuer, Inc. (the “Issuer”) has priced $635 million in...

Sorrento Therapeutics to Present at the 28th Annual Oppenheimer Conference (NY) on 03/20/18

Mar 15, 2018 02:07 am UTC| Business

SAN DIEGO, March 14, 2018 -- Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRNE) ("Sorrento"), announced today that it will present at the Oppenheimer 28th annual conference on 03/20/18 at 2:45 PM EST (Westin NY Grand Central). ...

Park Place Announces closing of Private Placement on February 28th, 2018

Mar 15, 2018 02:06 am UTC| Business

ANKARA, Turkey, March 14, 2018 -- Park Place Energy Inc. (OTCQB:PKPL) (“Park Place”) is pleased to announce the Private Placement closed on February 28th, 2018. On February 28, 2018, Park Place Energy Inc. closed a...

Teekay Corporation Announces Changes to Board of Directors

Mar 15, 2018 01:17 am UTC| Business

HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 14, 2018 -- Teekay Corporation (Teekay or the Company) (NYSE:TK) announced today the following changes to its Board of Directors: Eileen A. Mercier has retired from her position as Audit...

TheRecover.com Provides a Comprehensive List of The Best Drug Rehab Centers in The Nation

Mar 15, 2018 00:10 am UTC| Business

SAN DIEGO, March 14, 2018 -- TheRecover.com is a leading drug recovery resource website that provides you with latest drug treatment news and also provides a comprehensive list of the best drug rehabs throughout the...

National Vision Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering

Mar 15, 2018 00:04 am UTC| Business

DULUTH, Ga., March 14, 2018 -- National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EYE) (“National Vision”) today announced the pricing of the previously announced underwritten secondary offering by certain of its stockholders (the...

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Economy

Canada, US Hold Constructive Trade Talks as Tariff Negotiations Continue

Canadian officials held what they described as a constructive and detailed meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, as Canada and the United States continue negotiations aimed...

Asian Stocks Cautious Ahead of US Jobs Data as Oil Rises

Asian stocks traded cautiously on Friday as investors awaited crucial U.S. jobs data that could shape expectations for the Federal Reserves next interest-rate decision. Meanwhile, renewed Middle East tensions pushed oil...

Philippine GDP Growth Slows to 2.3% in Q2

The Philippine economy expanded at a slower-than-expected pace in the second quarter, adding to concerns over the countrys growth outlook as weaker government spending and external risks weigh on economic activity. Gross...

Gold Prices Steady as Hormuz Tensions Fuel Fed Rate Concerns

Gold prices were largely steady on Friday as investors balanced renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz with hopes for a diplomatic solution, while assessing how geopolitical risks and higher energy costs could influence...

Oil Prices Surge as Iran Hormuz Restrictions Renew Supply Fears

Oil prices extended their rebound during Asian trading on Friday as renewed tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz weakened expectations for a full reopening of the crucial energy shipping route. Brent crude futures for...

Politics

US Expands Social Media Vetting to Foreign Journalists Seeking Visas

The U.S. State Department is reportedly expanding social media vetting for visa applicants to include foreign journalists seeking permission to work in the United States, marking another expansion of the Trump...

US-Backed Venezuela Government, Opposition Talks Begin

U.S.-backed negotiations between Venezuelas interim government and a faction of the countrys opposition began Thursday afternoon after nearly a week of delays, marking a new effort to reshape the nations political system...

Russian Strikes on Ukraine Kill Six, Wound Dozens in Balakliia and Sumy

Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least six people and wounded dozens more overnight, according to Ukrainian regional authorities, as emergency crews worked to extinguish fires and remove debris from damaged...

North Korea May Deploy 120 Missiles to Russia

North Korea has begun deploying a missile unit to western Russia that could eventually operate up to 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers for potential strikes on Ukraine, according to Ukraines military intelligence....

Trump Orders Probe Into Pentagon Munitions Stockpile Leaks After Iran Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered new investigations into alleged leaks involving Pentagon munitions stockpiles after media reports raised concerns about depleted U.S. weapons inventories following the conflict with...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

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...

Technology

Cloudflare Stock Jumps 15% as Earnings Beat Estimates, 2026 Outlook Raised

Cloudflare shares surged in after-hours trading Thursday after the cloud connectivity and cybersecurity company delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly results, issued upbeat third-quarter guidance and raised its...

SoftBank Q1 Profit Beats Forecast as Intel Rally and OpenAI Investments Boost Returns

SoftBank Group (TYO: 9984) reported a stronger-than-expected fiscal first-quarter profit despite higher operating and financing costs, supported by massive investment gains from Intel and its Vision Fund portfolio. For the...

DeepSeek to Raise AI API Prices as Demand for New Models Surges

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has announced plans to significantly increase the pricing of its API services as demand for its latest AI models continues to grow. The company revealed the upcoming change...

SK Hynix, Samsung Lead Asian Chip Stock Selloff After Sandisk, Western Digital Outlook

Shares of SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics tumbled on Thursday, leading a broad decline in Asian memory chip stocks after earnings guidance from Sandisk and Western Digital failed to meet investors high expectations. SK...

Alphabet Stock Slides as Google AI Pioneer Jeff Dean Exits to Launch Discovery Loop

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shares dropped as much as 5.4% during Thursdays session after news emerged that longtime Google AI leader Jeff Dean is leaving the company to launch a new artificial intelligence startup, adding to...