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OMERS Private Equity and Berkshire Partners Agree to Sell Husky to Platinum Equity

Dec 18, 2017 17:05 pm UTC| Business

TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2017 -- OMERS Private Equity, the private equity arm of OMERS, the defined benefit pension plan for Ontario’s municipal employees, and Berkshire Partners, a Boston-based investment firm, have announced...

5,700 AEC Professionals Weigh In on Future of the Industry in New Chaos Group Technology Report

Dec 18, 2017 17:05 pm UTC| Business

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 18, 2017 -- 2018 will be a big year for VR and cloud rendering, according to a new report released by Chaos Group today. Featuring insights from 5,769 industry professionals, this free report...

Multi-Billion Dollar Construction of Cricket Valley Energy Center will Employ 150+ Union Carpenters in Dover Plains, NY

Dec 18, 2017 17:02 pm UTC| Business

DOVER PLAINS, N.Y, Dec. 18, 2017 -- Since July 2017, approximately 60 carpenters from the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters (NRCC) have worked on the construction of the Cricket Valley Energy Center, a new $1.5...

City National Bank Expands Food and Beverage Team, Hires More Than a Dozen Experienced and Dedicated Bankers

Dec 18, 2017 17:00 pm UTC| Business

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2017 -- City National Bank, America’s Premier Private and Business Bank®, announced today its continued commitment to serving the food and beverage industry by hiring, over the last year, 16 new...

Zephyr Real Estate Presents Third Quarter Awards for San Francisco Offices

Dec 18, 2017 17:00 pm UTC| Business

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 18, 2017 -- Zephyr Real Estate has just released the recipients of the third quarter sales awards for their San Francisco offices. ...

Platinum Equity to Acquire Husky Injection Molding Systems

Dec 18, 2017 17:00 pm UTC| Business

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2017 -- Platinum Equity announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Husky Injection Molding Systems from Berkshire Partners and OMERS Private Equity for $3.85 billion. The...

TriPoint Client Muscle Maker Grill to Host Free IPO Investor Webinar on Wednesday, December 20

Dec 18, 2017 17:00 pm UTC| Business

HOUSTON, TX , Dec. 18, 2017 -- Muscle Maker, Inc (“Muscle Maker”), the owner of Muscle Maker Grill, the rapidly expanding fast-casual restaurant brand, which promotes a healthy lifestyle by offering a nutritious...

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Economy

Barclays Warns: 'Stock Pickers Will Rule' in Chaotic Post-Election Market Shift

As markets digest the implications of Donald Trumps return to the White House, Barclays strategists are sounding the alarm: investors should prepare for a stock pickers market. With sector return dispersion expected to...

‘Vaccine Panic!’ Trump’s RFK Jr. Nomination Sparks a $7 Billion Market Meltdown, Pfizer Leads the Slide

The announcement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President-elect Donald Trumps pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sent shockwaves through the pharmaceutical industry, sparking a sharp sell-off in vaccine...

Wall Street Plummets as Powell Cautions on Rate Cuts and Trump Cabinet Picks Shake Confidence

Wall Street saw a dramatic downturn on Friday, with major indexes recording their steepest losses in two weeks. Investor sentiment soured following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powells cautious remarks on future rate cuts...

FxWirePro- Major Economic Events for the day

Date Time (GMT) Currency Event Forecast Previous Nov 15th2024 7 am GBP GDP...

FxWirePro-China's Economic Outlook: Mixed Signals in Industrial Production and Retail Sales for October 2024

In October 2024, Chinas economy showed mixed results in two key areas: industrial production and retail sales. Industrial Production: Growth was at 5.3% compared to last years, which was lower than the expected 5.5%...

Politics

Dogecoin Eyes $4 After Elon Musk Affirms 'D.O.G.E. Has Real Potential'

Dogecoin is on a meteoric rise after Elon Musk affirmed that D.O.G.E. Has Real Potential. His new role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency has further amplified investor optimism, propelling the coin to...

Trump's 2025 Policies Poised to Take Crypto Mainstream: Bitcoin Boom and DeFi Surge, Says Redstone Co-Founder

Donald Trumps potential 2025 presidency is stirring excitement in the crypto world, with Redstones co-founder suggesting policies that could push Bitcoin and DeFi into mainstream finance. Analysts predict innovation and...

‘War on Christians’? Pete Hegseth Slams Media Bias, Promises Change Under Trump’s Defense Department on ‘Day One’

Conservative commentator Pete Hegseth has ignited a new round of cultural debate, alleging that media outlets are unfairly targeting Christians, conservatives, and patriots. In a fiery social media post, Hegseth vowed that...

InfoWars Auction ‘Rigged’? Criminal Investigation Sparks as Alex Jones Claims His Platform Is Back in Action

A criminal investigation has been launched into allegations of a conspiracy to manipulate the auction for InfoWars, the controversial platform founded by Alex Jones. The probe comes as Jones declares that InfoWars has been...

Fetterman Calls for Calm: 'Stop Freaking Out Over Trump' as Democrats Face Post-Election Reckoning

Sen. John Fetterman, a prominent voice within the Democratic Party, is calling for cooler heads as Democrats grapple with President-elect Donald Trumps post-election transition. In a recent statement, Fetterman urged his...

Science

Blue Origin Prepares to Test New Glenn Rocket, Set to Rival SpaceX's Falcon Rockets

Blue Origin is making significant strides toward testing its New Glenn rocket, designed to compete with SpaceXs Falcon lineup. With seven BE-4 engines producing 3.8 million pounds of thrust, the New Glenn is set to test...

SpaceX’s $2.9 Billion Moon Ship Reveals Spacious Design for Future Lunar Missions

SpaceXs latest prototype of its Starship Human Landing System (HLS) offers an inside look at the spacious, two-story design that could soon carry astronauts to the Moon. A central feature in NASAs Artemis program, this...

CDC Urges Second COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors: ‘Protect Your Health This Season!’ Experts Say It’s Critical

In a recent public health announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that individuals aged 65 and older receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose, the...

Breakfast Secrets: 'Fiber-rich Foods Are the Key to Weight Loss!' Experts Reveal Shocking Truth

Health experts often emphasize the importance of a balanced diet combined with regular exercise for weight management. However, for many, achieving these goals can be a daunting challenge. Instead of drastic food...

Scabies Surge Sparks Alarm: Doctors Warn Brits, 'Don't Ignore That Rash!'

Doctors in the United Kingdom are sounding the alarm over a dramatic rise in scabies cases, urging residents not to dismiss any signs of the itchy skin condition. Recent data shows that hospitals detected approximately...

Technology

PNUT Hits $1.85 After $7.12M Whale Move, GOAT Climbs 90% in Solana Meme Coin Explosion

The Solana meme coin market continues its meteoric rise as a crypto whale withdrew $7.12 million worth of PNUT, driving its price up 2000%. Simultaneously, GOAT has surged by 90% since the same whale invested $6.1 million,...

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Spikes 464% With Over 624M SHIB Burned in a Week, Price Gains Ahead?

Shiba Inus burn rate soared 464% this week, with 624.5 million SHIB tokens burned. The supply shock aligns with a 6% intraday price increase, signaling bullish momentum for the meme coin amid a broader market rally in meme...

Corporate Giants Rekindle Ties With X, Leaving Critics Questioning 'Ethical Advertising Standards' in Shocking Comeback

Disney, IBM, Comcast, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Lionsgate Entertainment have announced plans to resume advertising on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, after boycotting it last year. The move marks...

Tesla’s $387 Price Target Shocks Wall Street as RBC Predicts an AV Takeover

Teslas stock received a major boost on Friday as RBC Capital raised its price target to $387, up from $323, citing increased confidence in the companys ambitious autonomous vehicle (AV) plans and its dominance over...

Donald Trump’s Potential iPhone Tariff Bombshell: Jefferies Warns of a ‘$256 Price Hike Nightmare’

Apple Inc. could be staring down a significant financial hit if former President Donald Trump reintroduces tariffs during a potential second term, according to a detailed analysis by Jefferies on Friday. The investment...