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Intuitive Surgical Announces Third Quarter Earnings

Oct 18, 2016 20:05 pm UTC| Business

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2016 -- Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG), the industry leader in robotic-assisted surgery, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September30, 2016. Q3 Highlights ...

Ekso Bionics to Exhibit Ekso GT Robotic Exoskeleton at AAPM&R and AMRPA Annual Meetings

Oct 18, 2016 20:03 pm UTC| Business

RICHMOND, Calif., Oct. 18, 2016 -- Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EKSO), a robotic exoskeleton company, today announced that the company and its collaborators will exhibit their Ekso GT robotic exoskeleton in New...

Sunesis Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock and Preferred Stock

Oct 18, 2016 20:01 pm UTC| Business

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 18, 2016 -- Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNSS) today announced that it intends to offer and sell, subject to market and other conditions, shares of its common stock and Series...

Aerojet Rocketdyne Delivers First Set of Propulsion Hardware for Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft

Oct 18, 2016 20:00 pm UTC| Business

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 18, 2016 -- Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AJRD), has completed delivery of the first set of hardware for Boeing’s Crew Space Transportation...

Profits Up 7.1% YTD 2016 for Communities First Financial Corporation Fueled by Strong Revenue Growth Of 15.8% and Improved Asset Quality

Oct 18, 2016 20:00 pm UTC| Business

FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 18, 2016 -- Communities First Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (OTCQX:CFST), Fresno, CA, the parent company of Fresno First Bank (the “Bank”), today reported earnings increased 3.9% to...

Merit Medical Launches Super HeRO™ and HeRO™ Ally Products

Oct 18, 2016 20:00 pm UTC| Business

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Oct. 18, 2016 -- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MMSI), a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used primarily in cardiology, radiology and endoscopy, announced...

West Marine Announces Webcast and Conference Call Regarding Third Quarter 2016 Results

Oct 18, 2016 20:00 pm UTC| Business

WATSONVILLE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2016 -- West Marine, Inc. (NASDAQ:WMAR) will report its third quarter 2016 financial results at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, and will host a conference call later...

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Economy

Busan Designated as Special Financial Opportunity Zone, Heralding a New Financial Ecosystem

Busans Munhyeon Financial District and the second phase of the North Port redevelopment area have been designated as a Financial Opportunity Advancement Zone. Companies relocating to this special zone will receive...

People are spending hours clicking on a banana to (maybe) make some money

In the ever-evolving online gaming landscape, one seemingly simple online game has captivated players. The free-to-play clicker Banana has amassed more than 850,000 concurrent players on the gaming platform Steam. The...

Dutton goes nuclear, proposing seven government-owned generators with the first starting in 2030s

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has announced seven sites for reactors, unveiling his long-awaited and highly-controversial policy for nuclear power with the claim it could start operating from the 2030s. The locations...

Please stop obsessing over words. It’s quite simple: the RBA thinks inflation is too high

These days every word of every statement from the Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock is pored over in minute detail as is every word uttered at her press conference after each Reserve Bank board meeting. Desperate...

G7 overcomes internal wrangling and ‘irrelevance’ barbs to strike US$50 deal to support Ukraine

In the 26 months since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the west has been riven with disagreement about how much and what support it will provide for Volodymyr Zelenskys government. There are two main reasons for...

Politics

Joe Biden's 2024 Campaign Exit Seen as Imminent; Kamala Harris Likely to Step In, Source Claims

A few within President Joe Bidens team anticipate his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential run shortly due to his abysmal performance in the debate, a new report claimed. TMZ reported that an unidentified high-ranking...

Michelle Obama Leads Donald Trump by Double Digits in Hypothetical 2024 Race; Joe Biden's Future in Question

A recent poll has determined that Michelle Obama would emerge victorious in a hypothetical 2024 presidential election against Donald Trump, although all other probable candidates to replace Joe Biden would be...

Joe Biden Admits Struggles in Candidacy as Debate Performance Falters; Kamala Harris Emerges as Leading Successor

US President Joe Biden is reportedly aware that he may lose his candidacy after his worrying performance in the debates caused his allies to be concerned and question his chances of defeating Donald Trump in the November...

Microsoft-G42 Deal Forces Huawei Exit, White House Hails Move

The White House praised Microsofts $1.5 billion investment in G42, emphasizing the positive impact of ending relations with Huawei on AI security. White House Sees Positive Shift in UAE Tech Alliances According to...

Tony Blair sold the UK on a vision for the future. Can Keir Starmer do the same to return Labour to power?

When British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the UK general election outside 10 Downing Street in the pouring rain last month, the ignominy of the moment was compounded by the sound of a protester playing Things Can...

Science

SpaceX to Help NASA Deorbit ISS; Starlink Lands Major Comcast Business Partnership

SpaceX will develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle so that NASA can safely deorbit the ISS by 2030. Meanwhile, SpaceX Starlink secures a significant partnership with Comcast Business to enhance rural connectivity. NASA Taps...

Japan Discovers 230 Million Ton Manganese Deposits, Boosting EV Battery Industry

Japan has discovered 230 million tonnes of manganese deposits near Minami-Torishima Island, potentially transforming its EV battery industry by significantly reducing reliance on imports and providing enough cobalt and...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond...

Nations realise they need to take risks or lose the race to the Moon

The Nasa-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the Moon since Apollo 17s Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972. The goal of the Artemis programme is...

Some of Earth’s most ancient lifeforms can live on hydrogen – and we can learn from their chemical powers

Three-quarters of all matter in the universe is made up of hydrogen. The young Earth was also rich in hydrogen, thanks to fierce geological and volcanic activity. Just as stars burn hydrogen to produce heat and light...

Technology

Dogecoin Whale Accumulates 90M DOGE Amid Market Collapse, Sparking Price Optimism

On July 4, a significant Dogecoin investor acquired 90 million DOGE from Binance, fueling optimism for a potential price increase despite the recent market downturn. This whales accumulation indicates strong confidence in...

French Billionaire Xavier Niel Unveils Revolutionary AI Voice Assistant 'Moshi'

French billionaire Xavier Niels AI lab, Kyutai, launched Moshi, a voice assistant with 70 human-like emotions that could revolutionize human-machine communication. Kyutai Unveils Emotionally Intelligent AI Voice...

German Government Transfers $172M in Bitcoin to Crypto Exchanges and Wallets

The German government transferred over 3,000 Bitcoin, valued at $172 million, to various crypto exchanges and an unknown wallet on July 4, potentially impacting market dynamics, according to blockchain investigator...

Bitcoin to Plunge Below $50K Amid Rising Sell Flows, Warns 10x Research

Bitcoins price is projected to drop below $50,000, driven by accelerating sell flows and a marked decrease in buy flows, according to 10x Research. 10x Research Predicts Bitcoins Sharp Decline to $50K as Sell Flows...

Tron’s Justin Sun Eyes $2.3B German Bitcoin to Prevent Market Fluctuations

Tron founder Justin Sun has offered to purchase $2.3 billion in Bitcoin from the German government to prevent adverse market effects from a large-scale sale. Suns Market Impact Concerns Justin Sun, founder of Tron,...