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Global Citrus Fiber Market Will Reach USD 384.6 Million by 2023: Zion Market Research

May 04, 2018 05:59 am UTC| Business

New York, NY, May 04, 2018 -- Zion Market Research has published a new report titled “Citrus Fiber Market: Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2017 - 2023”. According to the report, the...

Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason Release Open Letter to Xerox Shareholders

May 04, 2018 05:40 am UTC| Business

Xerox’s Two Largest Individual Shareholders Confirm Expiration of Previously Announced Settlement Agreement Xerox Board Commits Additional Intentional Breaches of Fiduciary Duties Call for Xerox Board to Terminate...

Three-month interim report (Q1) 2018

May 04, 2018 05:35 am UTC| Business

Performance for the period (unaudited) Financial results in Q1 were better than expected and as a result, ALK has improved its full-year financial outlook. Q1 saw good progress with ALK’s four strategic priorities which...

Nicox Provides First Quarter 2018 Business and Financial Results

May 04, 2018 05:30 am UTC| Business

Press Release Nicox Provides First Quarter 2018 Business and Financial Results .............................................. May 4, 2018 - release at 7:30 am CET Sophia Antipolis, France ...

Banner Year for Asset Managers Could Be Catalyst for Change

May 04, 2018 04:01 am UTC| Business

NEW YORK, May 04, 2018 -- Although asset managers can celebrate a record year for the industry, they need to prepare for a business environment that may look vastly different within five years—one transformed by new...

$166 Million Invested In Social Impact Bonds In 10 States; OPEN MINDS Releases 2018 Update On Social Impact Bond Funding

May 04, 2018 03:01 am UTC| Business

Gettysburg, PA, May 03, 2018 -- A new report from OPEN MINDS found that there are now 20 social impact bonds in progress in ten states. Total investment so far is $166 million and the maximum amount of payment that...

The Value-Based Reimbursement Wave In I/DD; OPEN MINDS Chief Executive Officer Monica E. Oss Publishes Free Update On I/DD VBR Contracting

May 04, 2018 03:01 am UTC| Business

Gettysburg, PA, May 03, 2018 -- OPEN MINDS Chief Executive Officer, Monica E. Oss, released an article, VBR I/DD – The Wave Begins, earlier this week highlighting the importance of positioning and timing in preparing...

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Economy

US Moves to Secure Gulf Shipping Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

The United States has announced plans to assist vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz following escalating tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. President Donald Trump stated that efforts would begin...

Middle East Conflict Impacts Australia and New Zealand Businesses

Companies across Australia and New Zealand are increasingly feeling the economic pressure caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict, particularly the U.S.-Israeli war involving Iran. Rising fuel prices, supply chain...

Global Markets Rise as Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Middle East Tensions

Asian stock markets showed modest gains on Monday as investors reacted cautiously to ongoing developments in the Middle East conflict, while oil prices remained relatively stable. Market sentiment improved slightly due to...

Dollar Holds Firm as Asian Currencies Stabilize Amid Middle East Tensions and Rate Uncertainty

The U.S. dollar remained steady in Asian trading on Monday, while most Asian currencies moved within a narrow range as investors weighed geopolitical risks and uncertainty surrounding U.S. interest rates. Trading activity...

Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid Iran Tensions and Interest Rate Uncertainty

Gold prices remained relatively stable during Asian trading on Monday, as ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding global interest rates continued to influence market sentiment. Despite...

Politics

Oil Prices Hold Above $100 Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions and U.S.-Iran Uncertainty

Oil prices remained elevated above the $100 mark on Monday despite a slight pullback, as ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions continued to influence the global energy market. Brent crude futures dipped...

Australia Launches Public Hearings on Bondi Beach Shooting and Rising Antisemitism

Australia has officially opened public hearings into the Bondi Beach mass shooting that occurred in December, marking a significant step in a broader national inquiry into antisemitism and social cohesion. The tragic...

Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Russian Oil Port Primorsk and Naval Targets

Ukraine has intensified its long-range drone campaign against Russia, targeting key energy infrastructure and military assets in a large-scale overnight assault. Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the Baltic Sea port of...

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Visits Eswatini Amid Rising China Pressure

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has arrived in Eswatini, marking a significant diplomatic move after his earlier trip was delayed due to restricted airspace access reportedly influenced by China. The visit underscores...

Japan Signals Potential Shift on Arms Exports, Opening Door to Ukraine Support

Japans recent decision to relax its long-standing weapons export restrictions has created a potential pathway for future defense cooperation with Ukraine, according to Kyivs ambassador to Tokyo. While no immediate arms...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

Anthropic’s $1.5B AI Venture with Wall Street Firms Targets Private Equity Market

Anthropic is reportedly nearing completion of a major $1.5 billion joint venture with leading financial institutions, including Blackstone and Goldman Sachs, aimed at expanding the use of artificial intelligence tools...

Samsung Appoints New TV Business Head Amid Rising Competition from Chinese Rivals

Samsung Electronics, the worlds leading TV manufacturer, has made a significant leadership change in its television division for the first time in over two years. The company announced that Lee Won-jin, formerly head of...

U.S. Cybersecurity Pushes Faster Patch Deadlines Amid Rising AI-Driven Threats

U.S. cybersecurity officials are exploring significantly shorter deadlines for fixing critical vulnerabilities in government IT systems, driven by growing concerns that hackers are leveraging advanced artificial...

Apple Q2 2026 Earnings Surge as iPhone 17 Sales Drive Record Revenue

Apple delivered a strong fiscal Q2 2026 performance, reporting record-breaking revenue and profit growth fueled by robust iPhone sales and expanding services. The tech giant posted earnings of $2.01 per share on $111.18...

FBI Warns of China’s Expanding Hack-for-Hire Network Amid Extradition Case

The Chinese governments alleged hack-for-hire ecosystem is rapidly expanding and becoming increasingly difficult to control, according to a senior FBI official. Speaking on Thursday, FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman...