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Consolidated Communications Secures Commitments for Acquisition Debt Financing

Dec 21, 2016 23:00 pm UTC| Business

MATTOON, Ill., Dec. 21, 2016 -- Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNSL) ("Company") announced today that it secured a new incremental term loan facility for its pending acquisition of FairPoint...

Overstock.com to Open Customer Care Facility in Washington

Dec 21, 2016 22:35 pm UTC| Business

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 21, 2016 -- Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) has finalized plans to open a new Customer Care call center in Grays Harbor County, Washington, bringing at least 150 jobs to the region by May of 2017....

David Smith, Princeton Public Affairs Group Partner and Lobbyist, Takes Over as Chairman of The Advocacy Group

Dec 21, 2016 22:24 pm UTC| Business

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 21, 2016 -- David Smith of Princeton Public Affairs Group was appointed 2017 Chairman of The Advocacy Group Board of Directors. The TAG Board announced his appointment at their November 2016 Annual...

Vectura Group plc: Licensing agreement signed for the launch of Utibron/Seebri in the US

Dec 21, 2016 22:19 pm UTC| Business

Vectura Group plc (LSE:VEC) ("Vectura", "the Group"), an industry-leading inhaled airways disease focused business, reports that Novartis announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with Sunovion...

XOMA Announces up to $22 Million Generated from Sale of Royalty Streams from Two License Agreements to HealthCare Royalty Partners and Provides Corporate Update

Dec 21, 2016 22:00 pm UTC| Business

Up to $22 million in revenue generated through sale of royalty streams from two license agreements to HealthCare Royalty Partners, with an initial $18 million payment and up to $4 million in future milestonesNon-dilutive...

Raven Industries Receives Expected Notification of Deficiency from NASDAQ Related to Delayed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2017

Dec 21, 2016 21:40 pm UTC| Business

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Dec. 21, 2016 -- Raven Industries (NASDAQ:RAVN) announced today that as a result of being unable to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2016 (Form 10-Q),...

VAALCO Energy Announces Successful Workover on Avouma Platform Offshore Gabon

Dec 21, 2016 21:30 pm UTC| Business

HOUSTON, Dec. 21, 2016 -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) (“VAALCO” or the “Company”) announced today that the South Tchibala 2-H well is back on production after utilizing a hydraulic workover unit to replace a failed...

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Economy

Global Public Debt Surpasses $100 Trillion: IMF Report Insights

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that the worlds total public debt will exceed $100 trillion for the first time in 2024, driven by increased government spending and slower economic growth. This alarming...

Bank of Japan's Interest Rate Outlook: No Immediate Hikes Expected

BOJs Current Rate Stance A recent Reuters poll reveals that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will likely maintain its interest rate at 0.25% through December 2024. This decision comes despite nearly 90% of economists...

Malaysia's Upcoming Budget: Anticipated Subsidy Cuts and New Taxes

As Malaysia prepares to unveil its 2025 budget, analysts predict significant subsidy cuts and the introduction of new taxes to bolster its fiscal position amid expected declines in government revenue. Prime Minister Anwar...

Gold and Copper Prices Decline Amid Strong Dollar and China Concerns

Gold prices experienced a slight decline during Asian trading on Tuesday, continuing a downward trend fueled by a robust U.S. dollar and expectations of smaller interest rate cuts. Gold Prices Under...

World Bank Report: Debt Crisis Deepens for the World’s Poorest Countries

Rising Debt and Economic Challenges The World Bank has released a concerning report highlighting that the 26 poorest countries, which are home to 40% of the worlds most impoverished people, are facing their highest debt...

Politics

Las Vegas Review-Journal Endorses Donald Trump: ‘His Policy Results Are Too Strong to Ignore, Despite Voter Dissatisfaction!’

The Las Vegas Review-Journal has officially endorsed former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, citing his strong policy achievements during his time in office. Despite acknowledging voter...

Kamala Harris Accuses Donald Trump of ‘Hiding’ as Her Poll Numbers Plummet: ‘He’s Outworking Her!’ Critics Say

As Kamala Harris struggles with declining poll numbers in the 2024 election race, the vice president is ramping up her rhetoric against former President Donald Trump. Harris recently accused Trump of trying to hide from...

‘Kamala is Losing Support’: Shocking Drop in Black Women Voters Exposes Major 2024 Election Crisis for Democrats

As the 2024 election approaches, Vice President Kamala Harris is facing a concerning trendBlack women, a crucial voting bloc for Democrats, are showing decreasing support for her and the party. A striking drop in voter...

Bill Clinton Stuns With Immigration Remarks: ‘We Need Immigrants to Grow the Economy’— Critics Call It ‘Replacement Theory’

grow the economy. His comments, made during a public discussion, quickly went viral, sparking a heated debate over immigration policy and the future of the American workforce. While some applauded Clinton for addressing...

Kamala Harris Sparks Debate With 'Word Salad' Speech: 'By 2050, One in Four People Will Be in Africa'

Vice President Kamala Harris recent comments about Africas projected population growth have ignited widespread debate, with some observers labeling her speech a word salad of confusing rhetoric. During a public event,...

Science

Global Space Powers Gather in Milan, Private Sector Joins the Race for Lunar Dominance

This week, the worlds space agencies convene in Milan, with private companies like SpaceX vying for a share in the new global space race. Discussions focus on lunar exploration, NASAs Artemis program, and Europes efforts...

SpaceX Achieves Historic First by Catching 232-Foot Super Heavy Booster in Flight

SpaceX made history on October 13 by becoming the first company to catch a 232-foot rocket mid-flight. During Starship Flight 5, the launch tower successfully captured the Super Heavy booster, showcasing the robustness of...

SpaceX Warns $4 Million Daily Loss If Starship Launches Are Halted Due to Lawsuit

SpaceX could lose $4 million per day if a lawsuit halts Starship launches in Texas. The lawsuit, filed by environmental group Save RGV, challenges SpaceXs water deluge system. The company argues that delays would impact...

FAA Clears SpaceX Falcon 9 for Launches After Resolving Starlink and NASA Mission Mishaps

The FAA has authorized SpaceXs Falcon 9 rocket to resume routine launches following an investigation into three mishaps, including a second-stage engine failure and a failed booster landing during Starlink and NASA...

SpaceX Gears Up for Starship Flight 5 Launch, With Key Preparations Underway in Texas

SpaceX is finalizing preparations for Starship Flight 5, scheduled for October 13. Teams were seen installing the flight termination system, a key pre-launch step, indicating imminent launch activity. Local authorities in...

Technology

Dogecoin Eyes $3 as Grayscale Listing Rumors Ignite Market Frenzy

Dogecoin surged 3.79% today, driven by explosive speculation surrounding Grayscales potential listing. With DOGE eyeing a $3 price target, market optimism continues to soar amid rising trading volume and bullish...

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Rockets 7,911% – Is a Price Explosion to $0.00002 on the Horizon?

Shiba Inus (SHIB) burn rate has rocketed by a staggering 7,911%, wiping 281 million tokens out of existence. As SHIBs circulating supply shrinks, the tokens price is gearing up for an explosive move past the $0.00002...

Bitget and OKX Face Philippines SEC Crackdown After Infrawatch Complaint

Public policy group Infrawatch PH is pressing the Philippines SEC to investigate unregistered crypto exchanges Bitget and OKX, alleging they are violating financial regulations and putting Filipino investors at...

TSMC Set to Report 40% Profit Surge in Q3 Amid Soaring AI Chip Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is projected to announce a 40% profit boost for Q3, fueled by robust demand for AI chips. Serving major clients such as Apple and Nvidia, TSMCs advanced technologies have...

NVIDIA CEO Praises Elon Musk’s 'Superhuman' Abilities, Predicts $1 Trillion GPU Market Boom

In a recent interview, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang praised Elon Musks exceptional engineering capabilities and predicted a $1 trillion market for GPUs in data centers over the next five years. Huang also declared that Moores...