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Broadridge to Present at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference

Feb 20, 2018 22:00 pm UTC| Business

LAKE SUCCESS, NY, Feb. 20, 2018 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) announced that Rich Daly, Chief Executive Officer, and Jim Young, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Raymond James 39th Annual...

FEMSA Announces Time Change for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results Conference Call

Feb 20, 2018 22:00 pm UTC| Business

MONTERREY, Mexico, Feb. 20, 2018 -- Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (“FEMSA”) (NYSE:FMX) (BMV:FEMSAUBD) today announced that it has modified the start time for its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Conference...

Federal Agencies Release Proposed Rule Amending the Definition of Short Term Medical (STM) Insurance to Lengthen the Maximum Coverage From 90 Days to Less Than 12 Months

Feb 20, 2018 21:57 pm UTC| Business

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 20, 2018 -- Independence Holding Company (NYSE:IHC) commented on the rule released today by three federal agencies (the “Agencies”) proposing the extension of the duration of temporary health...

Havertys Reports Earnings for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017

Feb 20, 2018 21:56 pm UTC| Business

ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2018 -- HAVERTYS (NYSE:HVT) (NYSE:HVT.A) reports earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 of $0.13 per share compared to $0.51 per share for the same period of 2016. The earnings per share for...

Portola Pharmaceuticals Announces Results of CHMP Oral Explanations for Andexanet Alfa and Betrixaban

Feb 20, 2018 21:47 pm UTC| Business

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 20, 2018 -- Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.® (Nasdaq:PTLA) today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has...

Gran Tierra Announces Release Date for its 2017 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results, Conference Call and Webcast Details

Feb 20, 2018 21:45 pm UTC| Business

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 20, 2018 -- Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (“Gran Tierra”) (NYSE American:GTE) (NYSE MKT:GTE) (TSX:GTE), announces that the Company will release its 2017 fourth quarter and full year financial and...

Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. Announces $40 Million Term Loan

Feb 20, 2018 21:39 pm UTC| Business

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL, Feb. 20, 2018 -- Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (“SHO,” “our,” “we,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SHOS) today announced that its three operating subsidiaries, Sears Authorized Hometown Stores,...

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Economy

Britain’s Economic Recovery Driven by Tech and Science Sectors, Leaving Others Behind

Britains economic recovery over the past five years has been largely driven by two key sectors: technology and science-based industries. As these sectors thrive, traditional industries such as manufacturing and hospitality...

Philippine Wealth Grows in 2023, But Country Remains Among Asia’s Poorest, Says Report

Despite a 13.2% increase in financial assets per capita in 2023, the Philippines remains one of the poorest nations in Asia, according to Allianz Globals latest wealth report. While growth was strong, rising liabilities...

Flipkart Sellers Sue India’s Antitrust Watchdog Over Unfair Competition Law Probe

Three Flipkart sellers have filed a lawsuit against Indias antitrust regulator, accusing it of conducting an opaque and unfair investigation into competition law violations. The legal challenge aims to halt the Competition...

Japan's LDP Candidate Ishiba Signals Support for Accommodative Monetary Policy

Shigeru Ishiba, a key contender in Japans Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race, emphasized Sunday that the countrys monetary policy should maintain an accommodative stance to support the fragile economic...

Global Active ETF Assets Hit Record $1 Trillion Amid Regulatory Changes and Innovation

Global active ETF assets reached a milestone $1 trillion in August, according to ETFGI, driven by regulatory shifts and diverse product offerings. Analysts expect accelerated growth in the coming years.* Regulatory...

Politics

부유한 투자자 57%, 해리스 지지 계획… 43%는 트럼프 선호 - 설문조사

최근 UBS 설문조사에 따르면, 다수의 부유한 투자자들이 다가오는 미국 대선에서 카말라 해리스 부통령을 지지할 계획인 것으로 나타났다. 해당 설문조사에서 부유한 투자자의 57%가 해리스를 선호하는 반면, 43%는 도널드 트럼프 전...

이스라엘, 레바논과 휴전 논의 지속할 것이라고 네타냐후 밝혀

베냐민 네타냐후 이스라엘 총리는 금요일(현지시간) 이스라엘이 향후 며칠간 레바논과의 휴전 제안을 계속 논의할 것이라고 밝혔으며, 워싱턴은 추가적인 충돌이 양측 민간인들의 귀환을 더욱 어렵게 만들 것이라고 경고했다. 이스라엘...

한국, 이시바 총리 체제 일본과 우호 관계 구축할 것

한국 외교부는 이시바 시게루가 일본 집권당의 당수로 선출된 이후 일본의 새 내각과 함께 가장 가까운 이웃이자 파트너인 일본과 긍정적인 관계를 구축하기 위해 협력할 것을 기대한다고 밝혔다. 윤석열 대통령은 일본의 전시 역사로...

이시바 시게루, 다섯 번째 도전 끝에 일본 총리로 선출

일본의 차기 총리로 선출된 이시바 시게루는 금요일 (현지시간) 다섯 번째이자 자신이 말하는 마지막 총재 도전에서 승리한 후 집권당을 쇄신하고, 경제를 부흥시키며, 강대국 이웃들의 안보 위협에 대응하겠다고 밝혔다. 67세의 전...

바이든 행정명령, 3D 총기 규제 및 학교 총격 대응 훈련 개선 기대

로이터통신에 따르면 조 바이든 미국 대통령과 카말라 해리스 부통령은 목요일 (현지시간) 3D 프린팅 및 개조된 총기로 인한 위협에 대응하고 학교의 총격 대응 훈련을 개선하기 위한 새로운 행정명령을 발표했다. 바이든이 백악관...

Science

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...

SpaceX Enhances Crew Dragon Safety with Emergency Thruster Landing Capability for Crews

SpaceX has introduced a significant safety enhancement to its Crew Dragon spacecraft, allowing the use of thrusters for emergency landings if parachutes fail. This new feature will be active in the upcoming Crew 9 mission,...

SpaceX Nears 4 Million Starlink Customers and Invests $3 Billion in Texas Starship Development

SpaceX is on the verge of hitting four million Starlink customers, according to President Gwynne Shotwell. The company has invested $3 billion into Starship facilities in Texas, emphasizing the significance of Starship for...

SpaceX Criticizes FAA Over Licensing Delays and 'Inaccurate' Testimony in Congressional Hearing

SpaceX has called out the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for making incorrect and concerning claims during a congressional hearing. The tension centers around SpaceXs licensing challenges for Starship missions and...

Technology

OpenAI Projects $5 Billion Loss Amid Surging ChatGPT Revenue and Upcoming Fee Increases

OpenAI expects a significant loss of $5 billion in 2024, despite skyrocketing ChatGPT revenue and planned fee increases. Documents reveal the AI startup anticipates tripling its income by 2025, with users facing rising...

Tesla’s Shanghai Megafactory Reaches 60% Completion, On Track for 2025 Megapack Production

Teslas Shanghai Megafactory is now 60% complete, with production of Megapack units set to begin in early 2025. The factory aims to match Teslas California facility in producing 40 GWh annually, continuing the companys...

China on Crypto Alert: Ex-Finance Minister Sounds Off After US Bitcoin ETF Shift

Lou Jiwei, Chinas former finance minister, has called for a thorough examination of cryptocurrency implications after the US approved Bitcoin ETFs, warning that digital currencies could destabilize global markets due to...

Shiba Inu Among Worst Performers While Meme Coin Rivals Surge—What's Happening to SHIB?

Shiba Inu has tumbled by over 3% in the past 24 hours, making it one of the worst-performing tokens. This comes after a significant 34% rally, leaving holders to wonder if the dip is merely a correction or a sign of...

Billionaire Bitcoiner Flees UK Over Offshore Tax Changes, Settles in Crypto-Powered Swiss City

A high-profile billionaire Bitcoiner has escaped the UKs upcoming tax changes, opting to settle in Lugano, Switzerland, a Bitcoin-friendly town. The UKs tighter tax rules on offshore assets have pushed many top investors...