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Marrone Bio Innovations to Present at 3rd Annual RHK Capital Disruptive Growth & Healthcare Conference in New York on May 8th

May 01, 2018 12:30 pm UTC| Business

DAVIS, Calif., May 01, 2018 -- Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ:MBII) (MBI), a leading provider of bio-based pest management and plant health products for agriculture, turf and ornamental and water treatment...

ChildCare Education Institute Offers No-Cost Online Course on Service-learning for School-Age Children and Older Youth

May 01, 2018 12:26 pm UTC| Business

Duluth, GA, May 01, 2018 -- ChildCare Education Institute® (CCEI), an online child care training provider dedicated exclusively to the early care and education workforce, offers SCH105: Service-learning for School-Age...

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. Amends Liberty Metals & Mining Credit Facility

May 01, 2018 12:25 pm UTC| Business

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 01, 2018 -- Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PTM:TSX) (PLG:NYSE American) (“Platinum Group” “PTM” or the “Company”) reports today that Liberty Metals Mining...

Research Report Identifies MCBC, Tompkins Financial, RBC Bearings, REX American Resources, United States Lime & Minerals, and HealthStream with Renewed Outlook — Fundamental Analysis, Calculating Forward Movement

May 01, 2018 12:25 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, May 01, 2018 -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of MCBC Holdings, Inc....

Lightbridge Corporation to Present at the 3rd Annual Disruptive Growth and Healthcare Conference Hosted by RHK Capital and Reed Smith

May 01, 2018 12:23 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, May 01, 2018 -- Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ:LTBR), a U.S. nuclear fuel development company, today announced that it will be presenting at the 3rd annual Disruptive Growth Healthcare Conference in New York...

Research Report Identifies Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Enova International, Natera, Inovalon, UMH Properties, and Progenics Pharmaceuticals with Renewed Outlook — Fundamental Analysis, Calculating Forward Movement

May 01, 2018 12:20 pm UTC| Business

UbiCare and March for Moms Partner to Support Maternal Health and Education for All

May 01, 2018 12:20 pm UTC| Business

Boston, May 01, 2018 -- UbiCare announces a partnership with March for Moms, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to the best possible health and well being for all mothers. ...

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Economy

Wall Street Futures Climb as Trump Signals Iran Deal Progress

U.S. stock index futures moved higher Tuesday night after President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause in Operation Freedom, a military initiative aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Investors reacted positively...

Oil Prices Slide as Middle East Tensions Ease and U.S. Crude Inventories Shrink

Oil prices continued to decline during Asian trading on Wednesday as improving geopolitical sentiment in the Middle East reduced fears of supply disruptions, while traders also evaluated fresh data showing a sharp drop in...

China Services PMI Rises in April Despite Weak Export Demand

Chinas services sector expanded at a faster pace in April, supported by stronger domestic demand and rising new business activity, according to a private survey released Wednesday. The latest data highlights the mixed...

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...

Politics

Trump Pauses Strait of Hormuz Shipping Operation as Iran Deal Nears

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States will temporarily pause Project Freedom, the military operation aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington moves...

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....

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

AMD Q1 Earnings Surge on AI Demand, Stock Jumps After Strong Guidance

AMD delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 earnings, fueled by booming demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and data center chips. The semiconductor giant reported adjusted earnings of $1.37 per...

Agentic AI Boom to Drive Massive Growth in CPU Market, UBS Says

The rapid rise of agentic AI is reshaping the future of data center infrastructure, creating major growth opportunities for CPU manufacturers such as Arm Holdings, AMD, and Intel. According to UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri,...

Supermicro Forecasts Strong Q4 Revenue Growth as AI Server Demand Surges

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) projected fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue above Wall Street expectations, driven by continued growth in artificial intelligence infrastructure and strong demand for data center...

Samsung Surpasses $1 Trillion Market Cap Amid AI Chip Boom and Apple Partnership Talks

Samsung Electronics has officially crossed the $1 trillion market valuation milestone for the first time, fueled by soaring demand for AI memory chips and growing speculation about potential partnerships with Apple and...

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...