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Meritage Reports Acquisition of Five Wendy’s Restaurants Located in Texas

Jan 18, 2018 13:00 pm UTC| Business

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 18, 2018 -- Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. (OTCQX:MHGU), one of the nation’s premier restaurant operators, today announced it has acquired 5 Wendy’s restaurants located in the Lubbock, Texas...

New Research Coverage Highlights 8x8, Ambarella, C&J Energy Services, Phillips 66 Partners LP, Rice Midstream Partners LP, and Aircastle — Consolidated Revenues, Company Growth, and Expectations for 2018

Jan 18, 2018 13:00 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2018 -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of 8x8 Inc...

Black Cactus Global Inks Memorandum of Understanding to Acquire Icelandic Bank with NSB Holdings

Jan 18, 2018 13:00 pm UTC| Business

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 18, 2018 -- Black Cactus Global (OTC Markets:BLGI) (the “Company) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with NSB Holdings ehf (“NSB”) of Iceland. The...

II-VI Incorporated Announces QOMO Laser Head Series for Biomedical Instruments

Jan 18, 2018 13:00 pm UTC| Business

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 18, 2018 -- II‐VI Incorporated (NASDAQ:IIVI), a leader in laser subsystems, today announced the introduction of its new compact, low noise QOMO laser head series for analytical instruments in life...

Vanguard Natural Resources, Inc. Announces Senior Leadership Changes and Initial 2018 Guidance, and Provides 2018 General Corporate Update

Jan 18, 2018 12:59 pm UTC| Business

HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2018 -- Today Vanguard Natural Resources, Inc. (the “Company” or “Vanguard”) announced changes to its leadership team. It also announced its initial 2018 capital expenditure budget and provided its...

BIO-key Releases Updates of its Biometric Authentication Software and Algorithms for Flexible Identity Services

Jan 18, 2018 12:59 pm UTC| Business

WALL, N.J., Jan. 18, 2018 -- BIO-key International, Inc. (OTCQB:BKYI), an innovative provider of biometric software and hardware solutions for strong and convenient user authentication, today released updates...

Global Parking Management Solutions Market: Increasing Number of Vehicles across Globe to Drive Demand for Market

Jan 18, 2018 12:56 pm UTC| Business

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 18, 2018 -- The key players in the global parking management solutions market include name such as Parkeson S.A.S., IPS Group Inc., Ventek International, J.J.Mackay Canada Limited,...

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Economy

Beyond the spin, beyond the handouts, here’s how to get a handle on what’s really happening on budget night

Three weeks from now, some of us will be presented with a mountain of budget papers, and just about all of us will get to hear about them on radio, TV or news websites on budget night. The quickest way to find out what...

Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility

Ivan Vladislavić is Johannesburgs literary linkman. He tells us, in the first pages of his new book, The Near North, that before cities were lit, first by gaslight and later electricity, people of means paid torchbearers...

Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget

With Jim Chalmerss third budget on May 14, Australians will be looking for some more cost-of-living relief beyond the tax cuts although they have been warned extra measures will be modest. As this weeks consumer price...

Why is the London Stock Exchange losing out to the US

London Stock Exchange (LSE), which can trace its heritage to the coffee houses of the 17th century, is failing. The volume of shares traded is sharply declining, and some UK companies are swiftly moving to the US...

Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back

One year ago, Germany took its last three nuclear power stations offline. When it comes to energy, few events have baffled outsiders more. In the face of climate change, calls to expedite the transition away from fossil...

Politics

Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board

To say that the Labour party is flying high in the polls is something of an understatement. But despite its consistent lead against the Tories, the opposition finds itself in a rather odd position: on the cusp of power but...

History for sale: what does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?

One of my favourite statues is the one of Nelson Mandela at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg. Larger than life, its oversized bronze shoes shimmer in the evening light, polished by the hands of many...

Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight

In the early hours of April 15 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a Sudanese paramilitary force attacked the military airstrip in the town of Merowe and deployed troops across strategic locations in Sudans capital,...

Joe Biden Proposes Record 44.6% Capital Gains Tax in Latest Budget Plan That May Favor Cryptocurrencies

President Joe Biden has proposed raising the capital gains tax to an unprecedented 44.6% in a bold fiscal move, targeting the wealthiest Americans. This hike is part of his 2025 budget proposal to reduce income...

Turkey’s suppression of the Kurdish political movement continues to fuel a deadly armed conflict

The world has 91 democracies and 88 autocracies. Yet 71% of the worlds population (some 5.7 billion people) are living under autocratic rule, a big jump from 48% ten years ago. This trend towards authoritarianism can...

Science

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, Nasas Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to...

The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth – and governments are on the hook

A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a mans home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station. The 700g,...

Peter Higgs was one of the greats of particle physics. He transformed what we know about the building blocks of the universe

Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the subatomic particle known as the Higgs boson, has died aged 94. He was always a modest man, especially when considering that he was one of the greats of particle physics the area of...

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

Technology

Tesla Debuts Enhanced Autopilot in China for Just $98 Monthly

Tesla has officially launched Enhanced Autopilot subscriptions in China, offering features like auto-steering and auto-lane change. Marking a strategic step in Teslas global tech deployment. Teslas Pricing Strategy:...

Nate Geraci Highlights Correlation Between Bitcoin and ETF Performance

Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, emphasized the strong linkage between Bitcoins market movements and the performance of Bitcoin ETFs. This correlation is evident as shifts in Bitcoins price significantly influence...

Google Cloud Launches Web3 Portal, Stirring Mixed Reactions in Crypto Community

Google Cloud has unveiled a new Web3 portal featuring blockchain development tools, testnets, and educational resources, sparking diverse reactions across the cryptocurrency industry. While some praise the initiative as a...

Ethereum Surges 6%, Outshines Bitcoin as Consensys Sues SEC Over Security Status

Ethereums price has surged by over 6% to $3,320, outperforming Bitcoin amidst ongoing legal challenges. Consensys, backing Ethereum, has initiated a lawsuit against the SEC, contesting its attempt to classify ETH as a...

DOJ Counters Dismissal Bid in Tornado Cash Co-founder's Legal Battle

In a recent legal development, the DOJ firmly opposed a motion to dismiss charges against Roman Semenov, co-founder of Tornado Cash, highlighting potential jury issues over the crypto mixers operations and sanction...