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Churchill Downs Incorporated to acquire Presque Isle Downs & Casino and Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg

Feb 28, 2018 21:45 pm UTC| Business

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 28, 2018 -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:CHDN) today announced that it has entered into two separate definitive purchase agreements to acquire Presque Isle Downs ...

VAALCO Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Feb 28, 2018 21:45 pm UTC| Business

HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2018 -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) today announced the timing of its fourth quarter earnings release and conference call. VAALCO said it will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2017...

Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. Announces 2017 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

Feb 28, 2018 21:45 pm UTC| Business

Fourth Quarter Highlights: Environmental Services segment revenue was a record $74.7 million, growth of 9.4% over 2016Oil Business segment revenue was $41.1 million, and operating profit was a record of $3.3...

Ambac Appoints Joan Lamm-Tennant to Its Board of Directors

Feb 28, 2018 21:41 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2018 -- Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMBC) ("Ambac"), a holding company whose subsidiaries provide financial guarantees, announced today the appointment of Joan Lamm-Tennant to its board of...

Ambac Announces Fourth Quarter 2017 Results

Feb 28, 2018 21:40 pm UTC| Business

Ambac executes on key strategic priorities: Successfully concluded the Segregated Account Rehabilitation on February 12, 2018, resulting in an increase, on a proforma basis, of $7.561, or 25% to December 31, 2017 book...

Galectin Therapeutics to Present at 30th Annual ROTH Conference

Feb 28, 2018 21:35 pm UTC| Business

NORCROSS, Ga., Feb. 28, 2018 -- Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:GALT), the leading developer of therapeutics that target galectin proteins, today announced that Peter G. Traber, M.D., the Company’s CEO and CMO, will...

Goldrea Closes First Tranche of Private Placement and Provides Update

Feb 28, 2018 21:35 pm UTC| Business

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 28, 2018 -- Goldrea Resources Corp. (“Goldrea” or the “Company”) (CSE:GOR) (Frankfurt:GOJ) (Pink Sheets:GORAF) announces the closing of the first tranche of the private placement...

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Economy

Rio Tinto Eyes Potential Takeover of Lithium Producer Arcadium PLC

Rio Tinto Considers Arcadium Lithium PLC Takeover Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd has approached Arcadium Lithium PLC for a potential takeover, as confirmed by both companies on Monday. While no financial...

Samsung's Q3 Profits Expected to Jump 4X on Chip Demand, but AI Chip Lag Raises Concerns

Samsung Electronics is projected to report a four-fold increase in Q3 operating profit due to recovering chip demand. However, the companys slow move into the booming AI chip market may impact its future growth...

Japan Warns Against Speculative Forex Trading as Yen Falls Below 149 Per Dollar

Japan Warns Against Speculative Forex Trading Amid Yen Weakness Japans top currency diplomat issued a warning on Monday against speculative trading as the yen fell below 149 per dollar. Atsushi Mimura, the countrys...

Japan’s Yen Hits 2-Month Low Amid US Dollar Surge and Middle East Conflict

Japans Yen Drops to 2-Month Low as US Dollar Strengthens Japans yen fell to a two-month low of 149.10 on Monday after last weeks over 4% decline, marking its biggest weekly drop since 2009. The decline in the yen is...

Oil Prices Fall After Biggest Weekly Surge in 2024 Amid Middle East Tensions

Oil prices dipped in early trading on Monday, following their largest weekly surge in over a year, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures fell by 0.5% to $77.62 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas...

Politics

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Separated?

Rumors are swirling again about the state of Donald and Melania Trumps marriage, with many questioning whether the couple has quietly separated. According to insiders, the former president and the former first lady have...

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Happily Married?

Rumors surrounding Donald Trump and Melania Trumps relationship have circulated for years, with many questioning whether their marriage is truly happy or merely a façade. Despite public appearances, sources close to...

Are Donald Trump's Parents Alive?

Donald Trumps rise to the presidency has been a widely discussed chapter in American political history, but what about the people who shaped him? Are Donald Trumps parents still alive? The answer may surprise those who...

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Getting a Divorce? Insider Reveals ‘Melania Is Ready to Walk Away'

Rumors about Donald Trump and Melania Trump heading for divorce have been circulating for years, but the chatter has only intensified in recent months. From speculations about Melanias absence at key events to reports of...

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Still Together?

Speculation about the status of Donald Trump and Melania Trumps marriage has been swirling for years. The former president and first lady, despite being thrust into the spotlight during Trumps presidency, have always...

Science

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...

SpaceX and T-Mobile Begin Testing Starlink Cellular Satellite Service Ahead of 2025 Launch

SpaceX and T-Mobile have reportedly initiated tests for their highly anticipated Starlink Cellular satellite service. Speculation emerged after users noticed satellite activity on their phones, fueling excitement ahead of...

SpaceX Pauses Falcon 9 Launches After Anomaly During Crew 9 Mission Investigation

SpaceX has suspended all Falcon 9 launches after an anomaly occurred with the rockets second stage during the Crew 9 mission for NASA. The second stage failed to land as planned, prompting an investigation and delaying...

Tesla’s $25K Compact Car Could Drive Bigger Stock Gains Than Robotaxi, Analyst Predicts

As anticipation builds for Teslas Robotaxi, some analysts believe the companys upcoming $25,000 compact car will have a more significant impact on its stock. Gary Black of The Future Fund argues that entering the...

Technology

Cybertruck Owners Shocked as GEICO Drops Coverage—Tesla Drivers Scramble for Insurance

Cybertruck owners are stunned as GEICO cancels policies for Teslas 2024 model, citing non-compliance with underwriting guidelines. Frustrated drivers are now searching for insurers willing to cover their futuristic...

China Denies Massive Hack as US Telecom Giants Report Major Data Breach in Court Systems

A Chinese hacking group reportedly breached US telecom companies Verizon, ATT, and Lumen, accessing data from government surveillance systems. The Wall Street Journal reports that hackers maintained control of these...

Ethereum’s Bold Move: 50% Speed Boost, Block Delays Slashed, and Lower Fees in Sight!

Ethereums latest game-changing proposal, EIP-7781, promises to slash block delays by 33% while increasing network throughput by 50%. The upgrade is set to revolutionize Ethereums transaction speeds and reduce fees across...

Bitcoin ETFs on Brink of Toppling Satoshi Nakamoto’s Legendary $68 Billion BTC Fortress

With 4.68% of Bitcoins total supply now under their control, Bitcoin ETFs are set to topple Satoshi Nakamotos legendary $68.2 billion BTC holdings this month, marking a monumental moment for the crypto world. Bitcoin...

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price on the Brink? Bollinger Bands Reveal Intriguing Twist

Shiba Inu (SHIB) might be gearing up for a significant price movement as it rises above the Bollinger Bands average. Despite a recent dip, bullish indicators suggest a potential upward trend if key levels hold. SHIB...