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Catalyst Biosciences Announces Manufacturing Agreement with AGC Biologics for Subcutaneous Factor IX Product CB 2679d

Feb 26, 2018 13:01 pm UTC| Business

Catalyst plans to initiate a Phase 2b study of CB 2679d in Q3 2018 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 26, 2018 -- Catalyst Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBIO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on...

Extendicare Announces Agreement to Acquire Lynde Creek Retirement Community

Feb 26, 2018 13:01 pm UTC| Business

MARKHAM, Ontario, Feb. 26, 2018 -- Extendicare Inc. (“Extendicare” or the “Company”) (TSX:EXE) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Lynde Creek Retirement Community, located in...

Rhumbix Launches Automated, Digital Time and Materials Tracking for Contractors

Feb 26, 2018 13:01 pm UTC| Business

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 26, 2018 -- Rhumbix, a mobile platform designed for smarter construction sites, today announced the launch of Digital Time and Materials Tracking on its Field Intelligence platform at the Associated...

Platinum Equity to Acquire American & Efird

Feb 26, 2018 13:01 pm UTC| Business

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2018 -- Platinum Equity announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire American Efrid (AE) from KPS Capital Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is...

Announcing the Appian World 2018 Online Hackathon

Feb 26, 2018 13:01 pm UTC| Business

RESTON, Va., Feb. 26, 2018 -- Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) is offering up to $10,000 for the winning projects in the Appian World 2018 Hackathon. The online Hackathon, open now and accepting submissions through March 27, will...

21Vianet Group, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results

Feb 26, 2018 13:01 pm UTC| Business

BEIJING, Feb. 26, 2018 -- 21Vianet Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:VNET) ("21Vianet" or the "Company"), a leading carrier-neutral Internet data center services provider in China, today announced that it plans to release its fourth...

Targa Resources Partners LP Announces 2017 Schedules K-1 Available

Feb 26, 2018 13:01 pm UTC| Business

HOUSTON, Feb. 26, 2018 -- Targa Resources Partners LP (“Targa Resources Partners” or the “Partnership”) today announced that it has completed the 2017 tax packages for the holders of Targa Resources Partners 9% Series A...

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Economy

U.S. Services Sector Hits 1.5-Year High in September as Employment Weakens

The U.S. services sector expanded at its fastest pace in 18 months in September, driven by strong new orders, according to the Institute for Supply Management. However, the robust growth came as employment in the sector...

Major Gaps in Home Loan Data Raise Concerns Over Discriminatory Lending and Accountability

A new report from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition reveals that over 12% of U.S. home loan applicants fail to provide race data, undermining efforts to detect discriminatory lending. The lack of complete data...

U.S. payrolls exceeded expectations significantly, while the unemployment rate dropps to 4.1%.

Nonfarm employment rose by 254,000 in September, exceeding the average expectation of 150,000. Revisions for employment growth in the prior two months added another 72,000. Over the latest three months, average payroll...

Canvas: A New Collaborative Interface for ChatGPT Users

Canvas is an innovative interface designed for those using ChatGPT for writing and coding projects that require more than just a chat-based approach. This early beta provides a side-by-side workspace for users to...

JPMorgan Analysts Forecast Bitcoin and Gold Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions and U.S. Election

JPMorgan analysts project that rising geopolitical tensions and the upcoming U.S. election will drive a surge in demand for Bitcoin and gold. This shift comes as investors look for alternatives to safeguard their assets...

Politics

Donald Trump Receives Overwhelming Endorsement: ‘200+ Military Leaders Back His Return to the White House'

In a stunning show of support, more than 200 retired military generals and admirals have publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump in an open letter, underscoring their belief in his leadership and commitment to the...

Donald Trump's Pal Elon Musk Slams Kamala Harris Win: 'A Disaster for Civilization'

Elon Musk has voiced serious concerns about Kamala Harris potentially winning the upcoming presidential election, calling it not only bad for America but warning that it could spell disaster for the future of civilization...

Donald Trump Set for Landslide Victory: ‘Commanding Lead in Key States – This Could Be Unstoppable'

Donald Trump appears to be positioned for a sweeping victory in the upcoming presidential election, as new polling data suggests the former president holds a commanding lead in several crucial battleground states....

Donald Trump Refuses 60 Minutes Interview Over Lack of Apology for Hunter Biden Laptop Story

In a bold move, former President Donald Trump announced that he is refusing to sit down for an interview with 60 Minutes until he receives an apology for the networks previous claims regarding Hunter Bidens infamous...

Biden-Harris Admin Warns FEMA May Run Out of Funds Amid Hurricane Season After Billions Sent Overseas

In a shocking development, the Biden-Harris administration announced that FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) may not have enough resources to make it through the rest of hurricane season. This warning comes on the...

Science

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...

Starlink Reaches 4 Million Customers Globally as SpaceX Expands Operations and Services

SpaceXs Starlink has officially surpassed 4 million customers across more than 100 countries. This milestone was announced by SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell, who also outlined plans for expanding Starlinks satellite network...

Technology

Bitcoin Alert: Ancient Whale Awakens—$3.58M Moved Before HBO's Satoshi Doc Drops!

A Bitcoin whale from the networks earliest days has moved $3.58 million to Kraken after nearly a decade of dormancy. The transfer intensifies speculation about Satoshi Nakamoto just as HBO prepares to unveil his identity...

Hyundai’s $7.6B EV Metaplant Unleashes 2025 IONIQ 5 with Tesla Charging and Huge Federal Tax Credit!

Hyundais groundbreaking $7.6 billion Georgia Metaplant is now in action, rolling out the highly anticipated 2025 IONIQ 5, which boasts Tesla charging access and eligibility for massive federal tax credits. The plant is...

TSMC’s Surging Electricity Demand Could Strain Taiwan’s Energy Infrastructure by 2030, S&P Warns

TSMCs rising electricity demand, driven by its advanced 3-nanometer chip production, could significantly strain Taiwans energy infrastructure by 2030, according to a report from SP Global Ratings. The semiconductor giants...

NVIDIA’s New AI Model Challenges OpenAI’s $157B Valuation Amid Rising Industry Competition

NVIDIAs release of its open-source AI model, NVLM-D 1.0, has sparked fresh debate over OpenAIs soaring $157 billion valuation. With near-parity performance to OpenAIs GPT-4o and increased inference capability, NVIDIA is...

Waymo Taps Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 for Robotaxi Fleet Ahead of Tesla's Autonomous Ride-Hailing Reveal

Waymo has partnered with Hyundai to integrate IONIQ 5 electric vehicles into its robotaxi fleet, with on-road testing set to begin by 2025. The announcement comes days before Teslas expected reveal of its own robotaxi...