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Amicus Therapeutics Announces Closing of Offering of Senior Convertible Notes and Exercise in Full of Option to Purchase Additional Notes

Dec 21, 2016 21:01 pm UTC| Business

CRANBURY, N.J., Dec. 21, 2016 -- Amicus Therapeutics (Nasdaq:FOLD), a global biotechnology company at the forefront of rare and orphan diseases, announced the closing of its previously announced private offering of $250...

Michele Buck Appointed President and CEO of The Hershey Company, effective March 1, 2017

Dec 21, 2016 21:01 pm UTC| Business

HERSHEY, Pa., Dec. 21, 2016 -- TheHershey Company(NYSE:HSY) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Michele Buck, currently the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, as...

Martin Midstream Partners L.P. Completes the Previously Announced Divestiture of Terminalling Assets Located in Corpus Christi, Texas

Dec 21, 2016 21:01 pm UTC| Business

KILGORE, Texas, Dec. 21, 2016 -- Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ:MMLP) (the “Partnership”) announced today the completion of the divestiture of its terminalling assets located in Corpus Christi, Texas to NuStar...

AveXis to Use Intended Commercial GMP Product in SMA Type 2 Study

Dec 21, 2016 21:01 pm UTC| Business

– SMA Type 2 study to initiate in Q2 2017 –– Streamlines development of Type 2 clinical data set –– Conference call and webcast December 21, at 4:30 p.m. EST – CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2016 -- AveXis, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVXS), a...

First US Bancshares, Inc. Announces Extension of Share Repurchase Program

Dec 21, 2016 21:00 pm UTC| Business

THOMASVILLE, Ala., Dec. 21, 2016 -- First US Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FUSB), a Delaware corporation based in Thomasville, Alabama, announced today that its Board of Directors has extended the Company’s...

Over 1,900 Runners Span Clearwater’s Memorial Bridge for the 28th Annual Say No to Drugs Holiday Classic Race

Dec 21, 2016 20:32 pm UTC| Business

CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 21, 2016 -- With a prized pancake breakfast awaiting them at the end of their 5K, 10K run in the Say No to Drugs Holiday Classic race, over 1,900 runners from age 7 to 80 made the trek across...

MusicDish*China Caps Busy 2016 Music Touring Season Across China

Dec 21, 2016 20:13 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2016 -- MusicDish*China, the artist management arm for MusicDish LLC in China, recently wrapped up its final tour of overseas artists in China for 2016, capping a busy fall season. Acts for which...

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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

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...

Bitcoin Searches Crash to 1-Year Low as Memecoins Steal the Spotlight—Is This the New Crypto Craze?

Bitcoins global search interest plunged to a one-year low during the week of October 12, 2024, signaling waning enthusiasm. In stark contrast, memecoins have skyrocketed in popularity, capturing a search volume score of 77...

Nintendo Switch 2 to Host New Pokémon Game: Massive Leak Unveils 'Gaia' and MMO Plans

A significant leak from Game Freak has disclosed that a new Pokémon game, codenamed Gaia, is slated for release on Nintendo Switch 2, fueling speculation about an upcoming Pokémon MMO. Pokémon Gen...

2025 Apple Vision Pro: Cheaper Price, Powerful AI—But What's the Catch?

Apple is reportedly gearing up to unveil a significantly cheaper Vision Pro VR headset in the second half of 2025. The new model is expected to feature a plastic chassis, an M5 chipset, and generative AI integration,...