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SFL - Appointment of Gary S. Vogel as Director and delivery of a 19,200 TEU container vessel

Dec 21, 2016 14:10 pm UTC| Business

Ship Finance International Limited (NYSE: SFL) ("Ship Finance" or the "Company"), today announced the appointment of Mr. Gary S. Vogel to the Board of Directors to fill a vacancy on the Board. Mr. Vogel (50) has a...

Justin Ridnour Joins Greystone Real Estate Advisors in Dallas

Dec 21, 2016 14:07 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2016 -- Greystone Real Estate Advisors today announced Justin Ridnour has joined the group as a Director, Investment Sales in Dallas, TX. Mr. Ridnour brings nearly two decades of commercial real...

Quality shines through, even as M&A deal volumes fall globally

Dec 21, 2016 14:05 pm UTC| Business

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 21, 2016 -- The latest Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor (QDPM) from leading global advisory, broking and solutions company Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WLTW) suggests a significant slowing of deal...

Fluidigm Introduces a New Medium-Cell High-Throughput Integrated Fluidic Circuit With Higher Single-Cell Capture Performance on the C1

Dec 21, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Business

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 21, 2016 -- Fluidigm Corporation (NASDAQ:FLDM) today announces the release of a new high-throughput integrated fluidic circuit(HT IFC) to isolate single cells for mRNA sequencing...

Nominations Period Now Open for 3rd Annual Tecla Awards of Hispanicize 2017

Dec 21, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Business

MIAMI, Dec. 21, 2016 -- The nominations period for the 3rd Annual TECLA Awards honoring Latino and multicultural creators for social media excellence are now open through January 30th, 2017. The prestigious awards...

Cloud Logistics Caps Off 2016 With Two More Industry Awards

Dec 21, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Business

West Palm Beach, Fla., Dec. 21, 2016 -- Cloud Logistics, a foremost innovator and provider of next-generation transportation management systems (TMS), has finished a banner 2016 by receiving two additional industry...

West Entertainment Launches New Services Company Catering to Cruise Industry

Dec 21, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Business

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2016 -- West Entertainment today announced that it would broaden its reach and provide service solutions to the cruise industry. The company will now offer entertainment, technology and...

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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,...