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Burcon Announces Board Change and Confirms No Material Undisclosed Information

Dec 08, 2017 17:48 pm UTC| Business

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 08, 2017 -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) (“Burcon” or the “Corporation”), announced that effective today, Mr. Matthew Hall has resigned as a director of the...

Seacoast Commerce Bank Announces the Hiring of Don Mercer EVP and SBA National Sales Manager

Dec 08, 2017 17:47 pm UTC| Business

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 08, 2017 -- Seacoast Commerce Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seacoast Commerce Banc Holdings (OTC Pink:SCBH) today announced the hiring of Don Mercer as Executive Vice President and Small Business...

Mountain America Announces Winners of the Fifth Annual Kurt Bestor High School Scholarship Contest

Dec 08, 2017 17:44 pm UTC| Business

WEST JORDAN, Utah, Dec. 08, 2017 -- Emmy-award-winning and Grammy-nominated composer and performer Kurt Bestor, and Mountain America Credit Union, officially announced the winners for the fifth annual Kurt Bestor High...

Kay Properties Successfully Completes the Equity Raise For a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) 1031 Exchange Investment in Norfolk, VA

Dec 08, 2017 17:23 pm UTC| Business

LOS ANGELES and NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 08, 2017 -- Kay Properties has successfully completed raising equity capital for the 150 Corporate DST in Norfolk, VA. This DST investment was made available to accredited 1031...

FirstBank Donates A Half Million Dollars Benefitting Education for Arizona’s Youth

Dec 08, 2017 17:22 pm UTC| Business

Scottsdale, Ariz., Dec. 08, 2017 -- FirstBank, the nation’s third largest privately held bank with numerous banking locations in Arizona, announced that it has donated $500,000 to multiple youth education nonprofits,...

WestRock Announces Highlights of 2017 Investor Day

Dec 08, 2017 17:15 pm UTC| Business

NORCROSS, Ga., Dec. 08, 2017 -- WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced highlights of the Company’s 2017 Investor Day. The Company presented...

Frequency Electronics Announces 2nd Quarter Financial Results Conference Call: Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at 4:30 PM ET

Dec 08, 2017 17:07 pm UTC| Business

MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y., Dec. 08, 2017 -- Frequency Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:FEIM), will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss results for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2018, ended October 31, 2017, on...

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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

Netanyahu Delays Gaza Ceasefire Over Hostage List from Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Gazas ceasefire, set for 0630 GMT Sunday, will not commence until Hamas provides a list of hostages to be released. This comes hours before the 15-month conflicts...

Trump Returns to Washington for Inauguration Festivities Featuring Fireworks and Entertainment

President-elect Donald Trump arrived in Washington, D.C., ahead of his second inauguration, marking his return to power. Trump flew on an Air Force plane sent by outgoing President Joe Biden from Florida, accompanied by...

Penny Schwinn Chosen by Trump for Key Education Department Role

President-elect Donald Trump announced Penny Schwinn, former Tennessee education commissioner, as his choice for deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Schwinns extensive experience in education...

Trump Heads to Washington on Military Plane for Inauguration Return

Donald Trump, the president-elect, traveled to Washington on a U.S. military aircraft provided by outgoing President Joe Biden ahead of Mondays inauguration celebrations. Trump opted for the government plane over his usual...

South Korea Extends Detention of President Yoon Amid Protests

A South Korean court extended President Yoon Suk Yeols detention by 20 days on Sunday, igniting violent protests by hundreds of his supporters. Demonstrators stormed the court building, smashing windows and clashing with...

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

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,...

SpaceX Starship Explosion Investigated After Caribbean Debris Fallout

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and officials from the Turks and Caicos Islands are investigating SpaceXs Starship explosion, which sent debris across the northern Caribbean and forced flight diversions. The...

Trump's Inauguration Ushers in a Transformative Era for Cryptocurrency

President-elect Donald Trumps administration, featuring several pro-crypto appointees, is expected to influence U.S. policy on emerging technologies. The crypto industry, which has long faced regulatory challenges, hopes...