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SMTC Reports Amendment to Revolving Credit and Security Agreement and Term Note with PNC Bank

Nov 22, 2016 21:30 pm UTC| Business

TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2016 -- SMTC Corporation (Nasdaq:SMTX), a global electronics manufacturing services provider, today announced an amendment to the revolving credit and security agreement with PNC Bank. The highlights...

Platform Specialty Products Corporation to Present at Citi’s 2016 Basic Materials Conference

Nov 22, 2016 21:15 pm UTC| Business

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 22, 2016 -- Platform Specialty Products Corporation (NYSE:PAH) ("Platform"), a global specialty chemicals company, announced today that Benjamin Gliklich, Executive Vice President –...

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Adopts Proxy Access Bylaw Amendment

Nov 22, 2016 21:15 pm UTC| Business

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 22, 2016 -- Host Hotels Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) today announced that its board of directors has amended the Company’s bylaws to implement “proxy access,” which enables eligible stockholders to have...

Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp. Announces Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Nov 22, 2016 21:15 pm UTC| Business

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 22, 2016 -- Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp. (TSX-V:ZOM) (“Zomedica” or “Company”), a veterinary pharmaceutical company, today reported condensed unaudited interim consolidated financial results for...

First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend

Nov 22, 2016 21:07 pm UTC| Business

FARMINGTON, Conn., Nov. 22, 2016 -- First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBNK) today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to increase its quarterly dividend to $0.09 per share, an increase of $0.01. In...

Medigus Expands Global Commercial Availability of MUSE™ Through Distribution Agreement With INNOVAMEDICA S.p.A. In Italy; New agreement broadens Medigus’ accessibility in key markets around the world

Nov 22, 2016 21:05 pm UTC| Business

OMER, Israel, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Medigus Ltd. (NASDAQ:MDGS) (TASE:MDGS), a medical device company developing minimally invasive endosurgical tools and a leader in direct visualization technology, today announced a...

New Data on Zogenix’s ZX008 for Lennox Gastaut Syndrome & Dravet Syndrome to be Presented at 70th Annual American Epilepsy Society Meeting

Nov 22, 2016 21:05 pm UTC| Business

Interim Results of Investigator Initiated Phase 2 study of ZX008 in Lennox Gastaut Syndrome to be PresentedUpdate from Ongoing Open-Label Prospective Study of ZX008 in Dravet Syndrome Will Also be PresentedEMERYVILLE,...

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Economy

Activist Investor Starboard Value Presses Pfizer's Board Amid Corporate Tensions

The ongoing corporate battle between Pfizer and activist investment firm Starboard Value escalated on Thursday when Starboard pushed Pfizers board to investigate alleged coercive actions. This follows the unexpected...

Lufthansa’s Strategic Investment in ITA Airways: The Role of Rome Fiumicino Airport Expansion

Lufthansas Strategic Turnaround with ITA Airways: Key Role of Rome Fiumicino Airport Expansion Lufthansas highly anticipated transformation of ITA Airways, a crucial part of reviving the German airlines global standing,...

Asian Currencies Show Slight Gains Amid Dollar Decline and Fed Interest Rate Speculations

Asian currencies experienced modest gains on Friday as the U.S. dollar pulled back from near two-month highs. The dollars decline followed stronger-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation data, which strengthened...

Japan’s Core Inflation Likely Eased in September as Exports Slowed - Latest CPI and Trade Data

Japans Core Consumer Inflation Likely Eased in September Amid Slowing Export Growth Japans core consumer inflation rate likely eased in September due to a decline in energy costs, which was helped by government...

Global Markets Outlook: Caution Ahead of Key Economic Data and Geopolitical Tensions

Fridays market session saw a cautious mood settle in, with investors bracing for key economic data and potential geopolitical turbulence over the weekend. The global markets are poised for significant developments,...

Politics

Pennsylvania to Decide 2024 Election! ‘85% Chance for President!’ Experts Say Keystone State Holds Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’s Fate

With the 2024 presidential election fast approaching, political analysts and pollsters are sounding the alarm: Pennsylvania is the key battleground state that will likely determine the next president of the United States....

'Pouty' Donald Trump Cancels ‘60 Minutes’ Interview, Calls for CBS to ‘Lose Its License’ Over Kamala Harris ‘Fraud’

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate notorious for stirring controversy, has once again made headlines after canceling a scheduled interview with 60 Minutes and calling for CBS to lose its broadcast license....

Whoopi Goldberg Fires Back: ‘How Dumb Are You?’ Donald Trump’s ‘Stupid View’ Remarks Ignite Explosive Feud on National TV

Whoopi Goldberg didnt hold back on Thursdays episode of The View after former President Donald Trump called the talk show stupid and labeled her as really dumb. The explosive exchange between the two personalities has sent...

Racism Soars: ‘South Asians Are Under Attack!’ Alarming Rise in Hate Linked to Kamala Harris and Usha Vance’s Success

Racism against South Asians has skyrocketed over the past year, with online hate and threats of violence doubling as Vice President Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, the wife of Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD...

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Locked in a ‘Dead Heat’! Swing States Show Shocking Poll Numbers: ‘Too Close to Call'

With less than a month to go before Election Day, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump has tightened to a virtual dead heat in key swing states, according to a new poll from The...

Science

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...

SpaceX Prepares to Launch NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s Moon Next Week

SpaceX is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of NASAs Europa Clipper mission to Jupiters moon, Europa, next week. After overcoming recent Falcon 9 setbacks, SpaceX has encapsulated the satellite within the Falcon...

Europe Pushes Back Against SpaceX's Efforts to Expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell Operations

European mobile network operators are opposing SpaceXs initiative to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell services, urging the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject SpaceXs request to operate beyond standard...

Technology

Dogecoin Hype Erupts as Shiba Inu Joins Tesla Robotaxi Unveiling, Musk Keeps Fans Guessing

Dogecoin hype has erupted following Elon Musks reveal of Teslas Robotaxi, which featured a Shiba Inu in the passenger seat. DOGE supporters are now speculating about whether Dogecoin could be accepted for future Tesla...

SEC Commissioner Slams Gary Gensler’s Crypto Policies, Calls Them a Total Disaster for the Industry

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda harshly criticized the agencys approach to crypto regulation, labeling it a disaster. Uyeda claims that under SEC Chair Gary Genslers leadership, clear guidance has been absent, leaving the...

Shiba Inu Whales Trigger $70M Avalanche as Trillions of SHIB Fly in Major Transactions!

Whale activity in Shiba Inu (SHIB) surged 100%, fueling a $70 million flurry of transactions as more than 4 trillion SHIB tokens moved in a single day, creating market waves. Whale Activity in Shiba Inu Surges 100% in...

AMD Takes Direct Shot at Nvidia's Blackwell with New AI Chip to Seize Data Center Market

AMD launched its Instinct MI325X AI chip on Thursday, positioning it as a direct competitor to Nvidias upcoming Blackwell GPUs. This bold move could disrupt Nvidias data center dominance and intensify the AI chip...

Nvidia’s Blackwell Sold-Out for the Year—Stock Buy Surge Expected as AI Market Booms

Nvidias cutting-edge Blackwell AI processors are officially sold-out for the remainder of 2024, pushing the stock buy point closer to $150 as AI demand shows no signs of slowing. Nvidias Blackwell AI Processors Sold-Out...