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Coupa Acquires Simeno to Amplify Open Marketplace Buying

Dec 11, 2017 21:30 pm UTC| Business

SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 11, 2017 -- Coupa Software (NASDAQ:COUP), a leader in cloud-based spend management, announced today that it has acquired Simeno Holdings AG, a leader in cross-catalog search and advanced catalog...

Colfax Completes Sale of Fluid Handling Business

Dec 11, 2017 21:27 pm UTC| Business

Annapolis Junction, MD, Dec. 11, 2017 -- Colfax Corporation (“Colfax”) (NYSE: CFX), a leading diversified industrial technology company, today announced it completed the sale of its Fluid Handling business to CIRCOR...

Proteostasis Therapeutics Announces Positive Clinical Results from Studies of PTI-428, PTI-801 and PTI-808 in Healthy Volunteers and Patients with Cystic Fibrosis

Dec 11, 2017 21:21 pm UTC| Business

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 11, 2017 -- Proteostasis Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTI), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking therapies to treat cystic fibrosis...

Inmar Acquires RASMAS from Noblis

Dec 11, 2017 21:21 pm UTC| Business

Winston-Salem, NC, Dec. 11, 2017 -- Inmar today announced that it has acquired RASMAS from Noblis Inc., a Reston, Va. based nonprofit science, technology and strategy organization. RASMAS is a web-based subscription...

AGTC to Present at BMO Capital Markets 2017 Prescriptions for Success Healthcare Conference on December 14, 2017

Dec 11, 2017 21:20 pm UTC| Business

GAINESVILLE, Fla., and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 11, 2017 -- Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq:AGTC), a biotechnology company conducting human clinical trials of adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene...

Quanex Building Products Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2017 Results

Dec 11, 2017 21:15 pm UTC| Business

Over $45 Million of Bank Debt Paid Down in 2017Growth and Margin Expansion Expected in 2018 HOUSTON, Dec. 11, 2017 -- Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE:NX) (“Quanex” or the “Company”) today announced its...

Jefferson Energy Companies Originates the First ExxonMobil Unit Trains of Refined Products to Mexico

Dec 11, 2017 21:15 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2017 -- Jefferson Energy Companies (“Jefferson”), a subsidiary of Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (NYSE:FTAI), is playing an important role in ExxonMobil’s recent Mexico...

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Economy

Taiwan Delegation Extends Support at Trump Inauguration Amid China Tensions

Taiwans delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Han Kuo-yu, is attending Donald Trumps U.S. presidential inauguration to represent Taiwans 23 million people and extend highest blessings to the United States. Speaking at...

Cleveland Fed President Warns of Ongoing Inflation Challenge

The U.S. continues to face an inflation problem, according to Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Beth Hammack, who spoke with The Wall Street Journal on Friday. Hammack, who opposed a December Fed decision to cut...

Rupee Marginally Weaker Amid Dollar Demand and RBI Intervention

The Indian rupee edged lower on Friday, trading at 86.5850 against the U.S. dollar by 09:55 a.m. IST, compared to its previous close of 86.55. The slight dip was driven by heightened dollar demand due to the maturity of...

China's Economic Resurgence: Strong Growth Signals a Bright Future Ahead

The Chinese economy had fared even better than its forecast of 5.0% at the same quarter last year with the report of an annualized increase of 5.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase came in contrast with previous...

Bull Market Optimism Persists Amid Historical Trends and Economic Growth

As the bull market enters its third year, the Sevens Report remains optimistic despite concerns over stretched valuations and geopolitical risks. The report cites factors such as robust economic growth, pro-growth policies...

Politics

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...

Trump to Launch Over 200 Executive Actions on Day One

President-elect Donald Trump plans to enact over 200 executive actions on his first day in office, Fox News Digital reports. These measures aim to address border security, energy independence, federal bureaucracy, and the...

Trump Vows Swift Immigration Limits on Return to Office

Donald Trump electrified thousands at a packed Make America Great Again Victory Rally in Washington, pledging immediate action on immigration upon retaking office. Trump vowed to halt illegal immigration and launch the...

Ceasefire Brings Hope and Reflection to War-Torn Gaza

Thousands of Palestinians took to Gazas streets as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began, pausing 15 months of devastating conflict. Some celebrated, while others mourned their losses or assessed the damage to their...

Trump Set for Second Term with Rally and Inauguration Events

Donald Trump, President-elect, is set to hold a Make America Great Again Victory Rally in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, one day before his second-term inauguration. The rally, starting at 3 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena,...

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

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...

Perplexity AI Proposes Merger with TikTok U.S. to Avoid Ban

U.S. search engine startup Perplexity AI has proposed a merger with TikTok U.S., aiming to resolve the platforms looming ban in the United States, according to a confidential source. TikTok, owned by Chinas ByteDance,...