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AXIS Capital Promotes Conrad D. Brooks to General Counsel

Dec 13, 2016 21:15 pm UTC| Business

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Dec. 13, 2016 -- AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (“AXIS Capital”) (NYSE:AXS) today announced that Conrad D. Brooks has been promoted to General Counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Mr. Brooks, who advances...

MCBC Holdings, Inc. Announces Closing of Upsized Secondary Offering

Dec 13, 2016 21:15 pm UTC| Business

VONORE, Tenn., Dec. 13, 2016 -- MCBC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCFT) (the “Company”) today announced the closing of an underwritten secondary offering (the “Offering”) of 1,495,000 shares of its common stock held by...

Willbros UTD Segment Announces Bookings of $105 Million

Dec 13, 2016 21:15 pm UTC| Business

HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2016 -- Willbros Group, Inc. (NYSE:WG) today announced that its Utility Transmission Distribution segment has been awarded two new awards with an estimated value of $105 million. The first is the...

FXCM Reports Monthly Metrics

Dec 13, 2016 21:15 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2016 -- FXCM Inc.(NASDAQ:FXCM) today announced certain key customer trading metrics for November 2016 for its retail and institutional foreign exchange business. November 2016 Customer Trading...

SEI Declares Dividend and Increase in Stock Repurchase Program

Dec 13, 2016 21:15 pm UTC| Business

OAKS, Pa., Dec. 13, 2016 -- The Board of Directors of SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ:SEIC) today declared a regular semi-annual dividend of $0.28 (twenty-eight cents) per share, a $0.02, or 7% (seven percent), increase...

Peak Resorts Announces Release of EB-5 Project Funds

Dec 13, 2016 21:15 pm UTC| Business

WILDWOOD, Mo., Dec. 13, 2016 -- Peak Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKIS), a leading owner and operator of high-quality, individually branded ski resorts in the United States, today announced that the United States Citizenship...

ConverGene Announces a License Agreement With the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences

Dec 13, 2016 21:15 pm UTC| Business

CAMBRIDGE, Md., Dec. 13, 2016 -- ConverGene has entered into an exclusive license agreement with the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health. Under this...

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Economy

Singapore's Economy Grows 4.1% in Q3: A Positive Outlook Amid Global Challenges

Singapores Economic Growth Surpasses Expectations in Q3 2024 Singapores economy demonstrated impressive resilience, growing by 4.1% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, according to preliminary data released by...

The Debt Crisis of the World’s Poorest Countries: A Call for Urgent Action

The Growing Debt Crisis Among the Poorest Nations According to a recent World Bank report, the 26 poorest countries, which are home to 40% of the worlds most impoverished population, are experiencing their highest debt...

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...

Oil Prices Decline Over 1.5% Amidst Weak Chinese Inflation Data

Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel on Monday, experiencing a decline of over 1.5% in early trading. This drop was primarily driven by disappointing inflation data from China and uncertainty surrounding Beijings...

Politics

Clear Winner? Donald Trump’s Stunning 5-Point Lead Over Kamala Harris: ‘America Is Ready for a Change!’ Says Former President

In a major boost for his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump is now leading Vice President Kamala Harris by 5 points in the critical battleground state of Arizona. According to a new poll conducted by Siena Research...

Donald Trump’s Bombshell: ‘I’m Going on Joe Rogan’s Show – It’s Going to Be Huge'

Former President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will be appearing on Joe Rogans popular podcast, a move that is already sparking intense speculation and anticipation across political and media circles. The upcoming...

Republicans Now Lead in Voter Registration: ‘First Time in North Carolina’s History – The Democrats Are in Trouble'

For the first time in North Carolinas presidential election history, Republicans have surpassed Democrats in active voter registration. According to data shared by political analyst Michael Pruser, the Republican Party has...

Jim Cramer Doubles Down: ‘I Don’t See How Donald Trump Wins’ the 2024 Election – Shocking Prediction from the Mad Money Host

Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money and a financial pundit known for his bold, and sometimes inaccurate, predictions, has thrown another controversial opinion into the political arena. In a recent segment, Cramer confidently...

Medal of Honor Recipients Endorse Donald Trump: ‘He’s the Leader America Desperately Needs’

In a powerful show of support, fifteen Medal of Honor recipients have officially endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election. These decorated veterans, who represent some of the highest honors in the military,...

Science

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...

SpaceX Prepares for Starship Flight 5, Tower Catch Planned After Successful Tank Tests

After successful tank tests, SpaceX is gearing up for Starship Flight 5 in Texas. The company confirmed plans for the first-ever Super Heavy booster tower catch, pending regulatory approval. The flight marks a key...

SpaceX Activates Starlink Texting for T-Mobile in Florida as Hurricane Milton Approaches

SpaceX has activated Starlink texting for T-Mobile customers in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton. This service allows users to send messages, including emergency texts to 911, using Starlinks satellite network, ensuring...

Technology

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,...

Tesla’s $79,990 Cybertruck Struggles to Attract Buyers, Reservation List Clears Out in 9 Days

Teslas Cybertruck reservation list for U.S. buyers ran out in just nine days after delivery invites began, yet demand for the $79,990 non-Foundation Series appears weaker than expected, sparking questions about the...

Shiba Inu Whales Flee: 1 Trillion SHIB Sold Off as Price Struggles—Is a Crash Coming?

Shiba Inu is facing growing uncertainty as whales offload 1 trillion SHIB in a massive sell-off. With whales retreating and SHIB struggling to break resistance, the market is bracing for potential downward pressure on the...