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Pain Therapeutics to Discuss REMOXY® ER with FDA

Dec 20, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Business

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 20, 2016 -- Pain Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PTIE) today announced it plans to meet with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in person on Monday, February 13, 2017 to discuss the regulatory...

Firsthand Technology Value Fund Discloses Top Portfolio Holdings

Dec 20, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Business

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 20, 2016 -- Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Inc. (NASDAQ:SVVC) (the “Fund”), a publicly traded venture capital fund that invests in technology and cleantech companies, disclosed today that its...

Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. Expands Executive Team, Chris Raczkowski Appointed President – Asia

Dec 20, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Business

HOUSTON, Dec. 20, 2016 -- Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. (SES) (NASDAQ:SYMX), the global leader in low cost, high performance clean energy gasification technology, today announced that Chris Raczkowski, an accomplished...

NACD Elects Brenda Gaines and M. Christian Mitchell to Its Board

Dec 20, 2016 14:00 pm UTC| Business

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2016 -- The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the advocate for the profession of directorship, today announced that it has elected Brenda Gaines and M. Christian Mitchell to serve...

ESI to Present at the 2017 Needham Growth Conference

Dec 20, 2016 13:50 pm UTC| Business

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 20, 2016 -- Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:ESIO), an innovator in laser-based manufacturing solutions for the micro-machining industry, today announced that CEO Michael Burger is...

The Final Results of Government Subsidy Review Related to Kandi’s JV Company Released

Dec 20, 2016 13:47 pm UTC| Business

JINHUA, China, Dec. 20, 2016 -- Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Kandi") (NASDAQ:KNDI) today announced that the final results of the review of subsidy payments for electric vehicles (“EV”s) manufactured...

Wabtec Acquires Workhorse Rail, A Supplier Of Engineered Freight Car Components

Dec 20, 2016 13:45 pm UTC| Business

WILMERDING, Pa., Dec. 20, 2016 -- Wabtec Corporation (NYSE:WAB) has acquired Workhorse Rail LLC, a supplier of engineered freight car components, mainly for the aftermarket. The company has annual sales of about $35...

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Economy

Kamala Harris in Talks for Joe Rogan Interview Ahead of 2024 Election

Kamala Harris Eyes Joe Rogan Interview as Election Nears Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is reportedly in talks for a potential interview on *The Joe Rogan Experience*, one of the most influential podcasts...

Pacific Islands Face Economic Slowdown Amid Climate and Investment Challenges

Pacific Islands Growth Slows to 3.6% in 2024 The Pacific Islands economic growth is expected to slow to 3.6% in 2024, down from 5.8% in 2023, as the post-pandemic recovery fades. A recent World Bank report highlights a...

U.S. Stock Futures Steady Amid Tech Rally and Upcoming Earnings Reports

U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady After Wall Street Record Highs U.S. stock index futures remained stable in evening trading on Monday, buoyed by strong gains in major technology stocks that propelled Wall Street to record...

Global Space Race Intensifies: Key Insights from the International Astronautical Congress in Milan

This week, the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is taking place in Milan, where space agencies and private companies gather amid rising geopolitical rivalries. This conference marks a critical moment in the...

Singapore's Monetary Authority Holds Steady Amid Economic Growth Signs

Singapores Central Bank Maintains Monetary Policy Amid Economic Recovery On Monday, Singapores central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), decided to keep its monetary policy settings unchanged, aligning...

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,...