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Is the investment in private health insurance worthwhile?

Nov 22, 2016 01:27 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

A frequent topic of conversation at any social or workplace gathering is the cost and unfairness of private health insurance. Despite guaranteed free treatment in public hospitals, we are both conditioned and persuaded to...

The U.S. FDA approves Soliqua(TM) 100/33 for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes

Nov 22, 2016 00:40 am UTC| Business

Glostrup, Denmark, Nov. 22, 2016 -- Company announcement - No. 46 / 2016 The U.S. FDA approves Soliqua(TM) 100/33 for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes FDA approval triggers a $25 million...

Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Dynavax Technologies Corporation (DVAX)

Nov 22, 2016 00:00 am UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2016 -- Gainey McKenna Egleston announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Dynavax Technologies Corporation (“Dynavax” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:DVAX) in the United States District...

Independent Bank Group, Inc. to Acquire Carlile Bancshares, Inc.

Nov 21, 2016 23:38 pm UTC| Business

MCKINNEY, Texas, Nov. 21, 2016 -- Independent Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBTX), the holding company for Independent Bank, today announced that Independent Bank Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire...

MENTOR GRAPHICS MERGER INVESTIGATION ALERT - Andrews & Springer LLC Is Seeking More Cash for Shareholders of Mentor Graphics Corporation

Nov 21, 2016 23:27 pm UTC| Business

WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 21, 2016 -- Andrews Springer LLC,a boutique securities class action law firm focused on representing shareholders nationwide, is investigating potential breach of fiduciary duty claims against...

Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Nov 21, 2016 22:44 pm UTC| Business

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Nov. 21, 2016 -- The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTLD) announced today the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend. The $0.02 per share dividend will be paid on...

800Fund.com Reminds Small Business Owners that the Holiday Season Isn’t Just For Retail Giants

Nov 21, 2016 22:40 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2016 -- 800Fund.com wants to remind small business owners that holiday promotions are not just for major corporations. Falling just in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the focus turns to buying...

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Economy

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,...

Global Market Insights: China’s Stimulus, U.S. Earnings, and Geopolitical Tensions

Global Markets Overview: Investors Eye Chinas Stimulus, Geopolitical Tensions, and U.S. Earnings Fridays market session reflected a cautious tone as investors prepared for key economic data releases and potential...

China's Stock Rally Fueled by Stimulus Hopes, but Earnings Recovery Remains Uncertain

Chinas recent stimulus measures triggered a significant rally in local stock markets, pushing key indices like the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 and the Shanghai Composite to two-year highs. However, according to MRB Partners,...

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin Declines to Back Donald Trump in 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

In a recent public statement, Citadel CEO Ken Griffin clarified his stance on the 2024 U.S. presidential election, revealing that he will not be supporting former President Donald Trump. Griffin, a prominent Republican...

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to Retire in 2026 Amid Major Management Shakeup

Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, confirmed that CEO Carlos Tavares will retire at the end of his contract in early 2026. As the automaker struggles to revitalize its North American operations, major senior...

Politics

Elon Musk Confirms ‘Donald Trump’s Joe Rogan Appearance Will Happen’ Anticipation Soars for Explosive Podcast Interview

Elon Musk has once again stirred up the internet, this time confirming that the highly anticipated appearance of former President Donald Trump on The Joe Rogan Experience will happen. The announcement has sent shockwaves...

Kamala Harris Dodges Voter’s Bold Question: ‘Will You Shove Biden Aside?’ Her Incoherent COVID Ramble Leaves Critics Fuming

During a recent public event, Vice President Kamala Harris faced a tough question from a concerned voter, who bluntly asked whether she planned to shove President Joe Biden aside and take his place as the Democratic...

Kamala Harris Pushes for Free Health Care for Illegals! ‘I Don’t Care About Sob Stories,’ Furious Critics Declare

Vice President Kamala Harris is facing a firestorm of criticism after pushing for free health care for illegal immigrants, a proposal that has ignited fierce opposition from those who argue that struggling Americans should...

Kamala Harris' Hypocrisy Exposed: ‘Stop Playing Politics’ Critics Furious After She Flees to Fundraiser Amid Hurricane Chaos'

Vice President Kamala Harris is under fire for her response to Hurricane Helene, after she told critics to stop playing politics while she jetted off to a San Francisco fundraiser as the storm wreaked havoc across the...

Kamala Harris' Shocking Promise: ‘Mass Amnesty for 20 Million Illegals’ Critics Sound the Alarm—‘She Must Be Stopped'

Vice President Kamala Harris has reignited a heated national debate with her latest promise to grant mass amnesty to over 20 million illegal immigrants currently residing in the United States. Harriss bold statement, made...

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

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...

Tesla Giga Berlin Hits 400,000 Vehicles, Surpasses Milestone with Model Y Production

Teslas Giga Berlin facility reached a production milestone of 400,000 vehicles by the end of September, just two and a half years after it began Model Y production. The milestone was celebrated with a pizza party for...

Tesla's Robotaxi to Eliminate Driver's Licenses: A Bold Vision from Designer

Teslas head designer, Franz von Holzhausen, envisions a future where the companys Robotaxi renders drivers licenses unnecessary. After a decade of development, the autonomous, steering wheel-free vehicle aims to...