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UPDATE - Harvest Announces Executive Hires

Apr 11, 2018 18:27 pm UTC| Business

HOUSTON, April 11, 2018 -- Harvest, the world’s fastest growing investor network, today announced three executive hires to support its rapid growth. Jon LaNasa has been named Chief Financial Officer and Head of...

Renewable Energy Group to Report First Quarter 2018 Financial Results on Thursday, May 3

Apr 11, 2018 18:15 pm UTC| Business

AMES, Iowa, April 11, 2018 -- Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGI) today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter 2018 after the market close on Thursday, May 3, 2018. An investor...

Swift Fuels’ Unleaded Avgas Continues to Build Momentum – UL94 is Now Offered in Illinois at Rochelle Municipal Airport-Koritz Field

Apr 11, 2018 18:13 pm UTC| Business

ROCHELLE, Ill., April 11, 2018 -- Rochelle Municipal Airport-Koritz Field announced that it has finalized details with Swift Fuels, LLC, a global leader in the development of high-performance unleaded aviation gasoline,...

Portsmouth Ford, Portsmouth Ford Used Car Center and Wiscasset Ford Named Exclusive MOTOR TREND Certified Dealerships in Portsmouth, NH, and Wiscasset, ME

Apr 11, 2018 18:13 pm UTC| Business

Norcross, GA, April 11, 2018 -- Portsmouth Ford, Portsmouth Ford Used Car Center and Wiscasset Ford have been selected to be the only dealerships in Portsmouth, NH, and Wiscasset, ME, able to certify their pre-owned...

Advanced Smart Bike BCycle Dash Launches as Part of START Bike

Apr 11, 2018 18:12 pm UTC| Business

Jackson, Wyoming, April 11, 2018 -- Jackson, Wyoming, is the latest community to bring bike share to the public, further enhancing transportation options for residents and the world-class experience for visitors – and...

“Miracle on Ice” Hero Jim Craig to Keynote PDMA Conference

Apr 11, 2018 18:11 pm UTC| Business

St. Paul, Minnesota, April 11, 2018 -- What do Olympic ice hockey and innovation have in common? Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) will host miracle-man Jim Craig during their 2018 Competitive Edge...

Tolomatic electric actuators with expanded stroke rangedesigned to replace fluid power cylinders

Apr 11, 2018 18:07 pm UTC| Business

Hamel, Minn., April 11, 2018 -- The Tolomatic family of high force electric rod-style actuators now features expanded stroke lengths up to 1.5 m (60 in.), allowing more flexibility for converting motion control...

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Economy

U.S. Inflation Cools in January as Gas Prices Fall, Core CPI Signals Sticky Price Pressures

U.S. consumer prices rose less than expected in January, offering modest relief to households as gasoline and rental costs eased. However, persistent increases in service-related expenses suggest the Federal Reserve may...

U.S. Stocks End Mixed as January CPI Cools, Treasury Yields Slide

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday after a volatile trading session, as investors reacted to softer-than-expected January CPI data and falling Treasury yields. The SP 500 finished flat at 6,835.08, while the Dow Jones...

Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of U.S. CPI Data

Asian currencies edged lower on Friday as the U.S. dollar steadied, with traders closely monitoring upcoming U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data for signals on the Federal Reserves interest rate outlook. Despite the daily...

Oil Prices Steady but Head for Weekly Loss as Supply Glut Concerns Weigh

Oil prices were mostly steady during Asian trading on Friday, yet both benchmark crude contracts remained on track for weekly losses after a sharp selloff in the previous session. Brent crude futures for April delivery...

Fed Governor Stephen Miran Warns Tight Monetary Policy Threatens U.S. Economic Growth

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran cautioned that the central banks current monetary policy stance could pose a significant risk to U.S. economic growth. Speaking at a Dallas Fed event on Thursday, Miran argued that...

Politics

Macron Urges Stronger European Defense Strategy and Nuclear Deterrence Reform

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for Europe to adopt a long-term strategic defense policy, emphasizing the need for enhanced deep-strike capabilities and a reassessment of Frances nuclear deterrent within the...

Trump Administration Sues Harvard Over Alleged Race-Based Admissions Practices

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, escalating its ongoing dispute with the Ivy League institution over alleged race-based admissions policies. The Justice Department announced Friday...

Trump Warns Iran as U.S. Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East

President Donald Trump told U.S. troops at Fort Bragg on Friday that Iran has been difficult in ongoing nuclear negotiations, signaling that stronger measures may be required to secure a peaceful resolution. Speaking...

Trump Pushes Voter ID Executive Order Ahead of November Midterm Elections

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he intends to pursue voter identification requirements for the upcoming November midterm elections, with or without congressional approval. The statement, made on Truth...

Senators Urge CFIUS Review of UAE Investment in Trump-Linked Crypto Firm World Liberty Financial

Two Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee are pressing the Treasury Department to review a reported $500 million investment by a senior United Arab Emirates official into World Liberty Financial, a...

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Technology

Grok AI Market Share Surges as xAI Faces Scrutiny Over Image Generation Controversy

Elon Musks AI chatbot Grok is rapidly gaining traction in the U.S., even as it faces mounting global criticism over the generation of non-consensual and sexualized AI images. According to data from app intelligence firm...

Lockheed Martin Secures $101M in U.S. Defense Contracts for AEGIS, F-35, and Missile Systems

Lockheed Martin has been awarded three U.S. Department of Defense contracts worth approximately $101 million, reinforcing its role as a leading defense contractor in advanced military systems, fighter jet support, and...

GE Aerospace Expands Singapore Engine Repair Hub with Automation and AI to Tackle Aviation Bottlenecks

GE Aerospace is accelerating automation and AI-driven innovation at its Singapore engine repair hub as global airlines grapple with maintenance delays, parts shortages, and extended turnaround times. At the center of this...

U.S. Commerce Department Reaches $252 Million Settlement With Applied Materials Over China Exports

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a $252 million settlement with Applied Materials, resolving allegations that the semiconductor equipment maker illegally exported U.S. chip manufacturing technology to China....

Russia Moves to Fully Block WhatsApp as Kremlin Pushes State-Backed MAX App

Russia has reportedly attempted to fully block WhatsApp, the popular messaging service owned by Meta Platforms, as part of its broader efforts to tighten control over the countrys digital space. According to a company...