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Emergent BioSolutions Awarded Department of National Defence Contract to Supply Anthrasil to the Canadian Government

Dec 12, 2017 12:00 pm UTC| Business

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Dec. 12, 2017 -- Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE:EBS) today announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Department of National Defence (DND) valued at approximately $8 million to deliver...

P. (Laxmin) Laxminarain Appointed to Microbot Medical’s Board of Directors

Dec 12, 2017 12:00 pm UTC| Business

HINGHAM, Mass., Dec. 12, 2017 -- Microbot Medical Inc. (Nasdaq:MBOT), a medical device company specializing in the design and development of transformational micro-robotic medical technologies, today announced the...

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Completes Positive Pre-IND Meeting with FDA for TNX-102 SL (Cyclobenzaprine HCI Sublingual Tablets) as a Clinical Candidate for Agitation in Alzheimer’s Disease

Dec 12, 2017 12:00 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2017 -- Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:TNXP) (Tonix), a company that is developing innovative pharmaceutical and biological products to address public health challenges and diseases with...

Ascendant Resources Announces Record Tonnes Mined and Its Fifth Consecutive Month of Positive EBITDA From Its El Mochito Mine

Dec 12, 2017 12:00 pm UTC| Business

Adjusted EBITDA1 of $1.6 million in NovemberRecord tonnes hoisted in November and Q4 production gains expected to drive robust operating and financial results in 2018Milled production tonnes up 67% year to date TORONTO,...

New Study Shows Hospitals’ 340B Profit Margins Increasing; Growing Discounts Putting Upward Pressure on Drug Prices

Dec 12, 2017 12:00 pm UTC| Business

Washington, DC, Dec. 12, 2017 -- A new study of trends in the 340B Drug Discount Program, released today by the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), finds that the average profit margin on oncology drugs purchased by...

ILPA Issues Model Subscription Agreement for Private Equity Funds

Dec 12, 2017 12:00 pm UTC| Business

WASHINGTON and TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2017 -- In an effort to streamline fundraising, increase clarity and improve the efficiency of capital formation, the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) today released a...

New Research Reveals That Americans Aren’t Immediately Reliant on Medications for Pain

Dec 12, 2017 12:00 pm UTC| Business

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 12, 2017 -- The Palmer College of Chiropractic and Gallup have produced a study that, out of 6,300 participants, reveals that 78% of respondents would use medications only after using holistic methods...

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Economy

Quad Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Indo-Pacific Cooperation

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasized the Quads strong commitment to Indo-Pacific cooperation after meeting her Indian and Japanese counterparts in Washington. She highlighted the significance of the invitation...

Asian Currencies Edge Higher as Dollar Weakens Before Trump Inauguration

Asian currencies rose slightly on Monday as the U.S. dollar weakened ahead of President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration. Markets remained cautious amid concerns about potential trade tariffs on Chinese exports, which...

Bank of Japan Eyes Rate Hike as Trump Era Begins

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its short-term interest rate to 0.5% this Friday, barring significant market disruptions as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office. This move would mark the first increase...

Trump Plans National Emergency to Expand Energy Production and Policy Control

President-elect Donald Trump plans to declare a national emergency to expand his powers, prioritizing domestic energy production and rolling back climate change policies. The declaration is expected on day one of his...

Oil Prices Steady as Markets Eye Potential Trump Policy Shift on Russia

Oil prices remained stable on Monday as speculation over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump easing energy sanctions on Russia to end the Ukraine conflict offset concerns of supply disruptions due to stricter sanctions....

Politics

Donald Trump to Usher in Second Term with “Revolution of Common Sense”

Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as U.S. President on Monday, marking the start of his second term and a remarkable political comeback. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump will call for a "revolution of common...

Trump’s Meme Coin $TRUMP Surges to $9 Billion Market Value

Donald Trumps newly launched cryptocurrency, $TRUMP, skyrocketed 73% on Monday, reaching $46.06 during Asian trading hours. The meme coin now boasts a market value of $9.2 billion, with 24-hour trading volume hitting $42.2...

China’s Han Zheng Meets Tesla CEO Elon Musk to Boost U.S.-China Trade Ties

Chinas Vice President Han Zheng met Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and U.S. business leaders on Sunday in Washington D.C., according to Xinhua. Han encouraged Tesla and other American companies to capitalize on Chinas...

Vice President-Elect Vance Holds Key Talks with Chinese Leader Before Swearing-In

U.S. Vice President-elect JD Vance met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Sunday, just one day before he and President-elect Donald Trump are sworn into office. The meeting covered key issues such as fentanyl, trade...

Trump's Second Inauguration: Key Moments and Plans Ahead

Donald Trump begins his second term as U.S. President on Monday, marking a historic political comeback. Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office at 12 p.m. EST, with the ceremony moved indoors due to...

Science

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

From dead galaxies to mysterious red dots, here’s what the James Webb telescope has found in just 3 years

On this day three years ago, we witnessed the nail-biting launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the largest and most powerful telescope humans have ever sent into space. It took 30 years to build, but in three...

Technology

U.S. TikTok Users Celebrate Return but Worry About Future Changes

On Saturday night, millions of American TikTok users faced an unexpected notice: their favorite app had been banned. The shutdown lasted less than 24 hours, ending when President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to...

TSMC Confident in U.S. Funding Under Trump Administration

TSMC (NYSE:TSM), the worlds largest contract chipmaker, expects continued U.S. government funding under President Donald Trump, CFO Wendell Huang said in a CNBC interview. TSMC has so far received $1.5 billion of the $6.6...

TikTok Halts Operations in the US, Anticipates Resolution Under Trump

TikTok went offline in the U.S. late Saturday, disappearing from Apple and Google app stores as a law banning the platform takes effect Sunday. Used by 170 million Americans, TikTok cited potential reprieve from...

Oracle Prepares to Shut Down TikTok U.S. Servers Amid Ban

Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), the cloud provider for TikToks U.S. operations, has reportedly instructed staff to prepare for shutting down servers hosting TikToks U.S. data. According to The Information, the shutdown could occur as...

TikTok Ban Delayed? Trump Suggests 90-Day Reprieve

President-elect Donald Trump stated he would most likely grant TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a potential U.S. ban after taking office Monday. The Chinese-owned app, with 170 million American users, faces shutdown Sunday...