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PHOTO RELEASE--Ingalls Shipbuilding Awarded $1.46 Billion For Construction of Amphibious Transport Dock Fort Lauderdale

Dec 19, 2016 22:30 pm UTC| Business

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 19, 2016 -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division was awarded a $1.46 billion, fixed-price incentive contract for the detail design and...

Valero Energy Partners to Announce Fourth Quarter 2016 Earnings Results on February 2, 2017

Dec 19, 2016 22:29 pm UTC| Business

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 19, 2016 -- Valero Energy Partners LP (NYSE:VLP) today announced that it will host a conference call on February 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss fourth quarter earnings results, which will be...

Valero Energy Corporation to Announce Fourth Quarter 2016 Earnings Results on January 31, 2017

Dec 19, 2016 22:27 pm UTC| Business

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 19, 2016 -- Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) today announced that it will host a conference call on January 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss fourth quarter earnings results, which will be...

Southcross Energy Partners, L.P. Announces Appointment of New Independent Board Member

Dec 19, 2016 22:00 pm UTC| Business

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 19, 2016 -- Southcross Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:SXE) (“Southcross”) announced today that Andrew A. Cameron was appointed to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Southcross Energy Partners GP,...

United Community Banks, Inc. Announces Chief Financial Officer’s Retirement in 2017

Dec 19, 2016 22:00 pm UTC| Business

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga., Dec. 19, 2016 -- United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced today that its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Rex Schuette, will retire in 2017 after 16 years of...

The New America High Income Fund, Inc. Declares Dividends

Dec 19, 2016 22:00 pm UTC| Business

BOSTON, Dec. 19, 2016 -- The New America High Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE:HYB) announced today the following dividends to be paid on the Fund’s common stock: ...

Datawatch Named a Technology Innovation Award Winner by Dresner Advisory Services

Dec 19, 2016 21:55 pm UTC| Business

BEDFORD, Mass., Dec. 19, 2016 -- Datawatch Corporation (NASDAQ-CM: DWCH) today announced that the company has won a Technology Innovation Award from Dresner Advisory Services for its technology leadership in “End User...

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Economy

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...

TPG Telecom Sells Network Infrastructure to Vocus for A$5.25 Billion

On Monday, TPG Telecom announced a significant strategic move, agreeing to sell its fiber and fixed network infrastructure assets to Vocus, backed by Macquarie and Aware Super, for A$5.25 billion (approximately $3.54...

Markets Weekly outlook- Anticipating change: ECB Rate cut and bank earnings take center stage

According to the CME Fed watch tool, market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut have decreased from 97% to 87% due to mixed U.S. economic data. The European Central Bank (ECB) is anticipated to cut rates by 25...

Dollar Extends Gains as China's Stimulus Falls Short | Forex Market Update

Dollar Gains Amid Chinas Stimulus Disappointment as Japan Holiday Saps Liquidity The U.S. dollar extended its upward trend in early Monday trades across Asia, buoyed by reduced liquidity due to a public holiday in...

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,...