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Greater Hudson Bank Announces New Office Location in Blauvelt, NY

May 02, 2018 16:25 pm UTC| Business

BARDONIA, N.Y., May 02, 2018 -- Greater Hudson Bank, ("the Bank") (OTCQX:GHDS) is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Blauvelt, NY. The office, located at 170 East Erie St. at the corner of East Erie St....

Savvius Appoints Former Microsoft Executive Colin Boone to Lead Sales in the Americas

May 02, 2018 16:23 pm UTC| Business

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., May 02, 2018 -- Savvius, Inc., the leader in network continuity, today announced that Colin Boone has been named Senior Director of Sales, Americas. Boone was most recently Microsoft’s Senior...

Tesla's problem: overestimating automation, underestimating humans

May 02, 2018 16:19 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

Tesla was hoping to produce 5,000 new Model 3 electric cars each week in 2018. So far, it has failed to manufacture even half that number. Questioned on the matter, the companys CEO, Elon Musk, claimed that excessive...

National Graphene Association Will Collaborate With National/International Partners in Organizing Global Graphene Expo & Conference in Austin, Texas, Oct. 15-17

May 02, 2018 16:11 pm UTC| Business

OXFORD, Miss., May 02, 2018 -- The National Graphene Association (NGA) will collaborate with the Center for Graphene Research and Innovation and Nanotechnology World Network (NWN) in organizing the 2018 Global Graphene...

iFIBER Acquires Saddle Mountain Wireless and One Click Network

May 02, 2018 16:07 pm UTC| Business

EPHRATA, Wash., May 02, 2018 -- iFIBER Communications has significantly expanded its customer base in Central Washington, after it has acquired Mattawa-based Saddle Mountain Wireless, now known as Saddle Mountain...

OCEAN BANK REPORTS 79% INCREASE IN FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS

May 02, 2018 16:06 pm UTC| Business

MIAMI, May 02, 2018 -- Ocean Bank today announced net income of $13.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, representing a 79 percent increase over the first quarter of 2017 ($7.4 million).The results...

iCIMS Honored as a Best Place to Work in New Jersey for Seventh Consecutive Year

May 02, 2018 16:06 pm UTC| Business

Holmdel, N.J., May 02, 2018 -- iCIMS, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based talent acquisition solutions, announced today the company has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year as one of the best places to...

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Economy

Copper Prices Hold Near Three-Week Low Amid Strong Dollar and Global Slowdown Fears

London copper prices stabilized on Tuesday after earlier slipping to a three-week low, as market sentiment remained pressured by a strengthening U.S. dollar and growing concerns over a potential global economic slowdown....

RBA Raises Interest Rates to 4.35% Amid Rising Inflation Risks and Middle East Tensions

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.35% on Tuesday, a move widely anticipated by markets. The decision reflects growing concerns over inflation, particularly as...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as RBA Rate Hike and Middle East Tensions Shape Market Sentiment

Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, while also focusing on central bank policy signals. Market...

European Stocks Volatile as U.S.-Iran Tensions Threaten Oil Supply and Global Markets

European stock markets showed volatility on Tuesday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran raised concerns about global oil supply disruptions and economic stability. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index...

Iran Warns No Military Fix for Hormuz Crisis as Talks Show Progress

Irans Foreign Minister Seyed Araghchi has cautioned that escalating military actions will not resolve the ongoing Hormuz crisis, emphasizing instead the importance of diplomatic negotiations. In a recent statement,...

Politics

NATO Tensions Rise as Trump Reduces U.S. Troops in Germany

European leaders are intensifying diplomatic efforts to keep the United States committed to NATO as tensions escalate following President Donald Trumps controversial decision to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany....

Dominican Republic Halts GoldQuest Mining Project Amid Environmental Protests

The Dominican Republic has ordered the suspension of all activities tied to GoldQuest Minings proposed gold and copper development, following large-scale protests driven by environmental concerns. President Luis Abinader...

South Korea Probes Explosion on HMM Vessel in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

South Korea announced an investigation into the cause of an explosion and fire aboard a South Korean-operated cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. The incident, which occurred on Monday,...

Armed Suspect Shot Near White House After Firing at Secret Service Officers

A tense security incident unfolded near the White House on Monday when U.S. Secret Service officers confronted an armed and suspicious individual, leading to an exchange of gunfire and a brief lockdown of the area....

Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical but Stable Condition After Pneumonia

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is recovering in a Florida hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia, according to his spokesperson. The 81-year-old political figure remains in critical but stable condition,...

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

Intel Emerges as Key Contender in Apple’s Chip Manufacturing Strategy Shift

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is reportedly exploring new partnerships with Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) and Samsung Electronics (KS: 005930) to manufacture its main processors, signaling a potential shift in its long-standing...

Palantir Reports Record Growth, Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook Above Expectations

Palantir Technologies delivered its strongest sales growth since going public, reporting impressive first-quarter 2026 results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and boosted investor confidence. The company announced...

Anthropic Secures $1.5B AI Venture Backed by Wall Street Giants, Shaking Software Sector

Anthropic has reportedly secured $1.5 billion in funding for a new artificial intelligence joint venture backed by major Wall Street firms, signaling a significant shift in the AI and enterprise software landscape....

Meta Plans $13B AI Data Center Financing in Texas Amid Surging Big Tech Investment

Meta Platforms is reportedly partnering with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase to secure a massive $13 billion financing package for its planned data center in El Paso, Texas. According to sources cited by Reuters, the...

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...