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Franklin Templeton Investments Appoints Jed Plafker to Head Global Distribution – Leading Company’s Global Sales, Product Strategy and Marketing Efforts

Nov 06, 2017 20:00 pm UTC| Business

SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 06, 2017 -- Franklin Templeton Investments today announced that Jed Plafker has been named executive vice president of Global Advisory Services, effective December 1, 2017. In this role, Plafker...

ATRS SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Notifies Investors of Commencement of a Class Action Involving Antares Pharma, Inc. and a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of December 22, 2017

Nov 06, 2017 20:00 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Nov. 06, 2017 -- The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey on behalf of investors who purchased...

Daktronics, Inc. to Release Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results

Nov 06, 2017 20:00 pm UTC| Business

BROOKINGS, S.D., Nov. 06, 2017 -- Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT), announced today it will release its second quarter 2018 financial results on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 before the market opens. The Company will host a...

The Klein Law Firm Notifies Investors of a Class Action Filed on Behalf of Skechers U.S.A., Inc. Shareholders and a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of December 22, 2017 (SKX)

Nov 06, 2017 19:59 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Nov. 06, 2017 -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:SKX) who purchased shares between April 23, 2015 and October...

Partnerships Fortify Protection Posture

Nov 06, 2017 19:54 pm UTC| Business

Fairfax, VA, Nov. 06, 2017 -- Collaboration among organizations that support homeland security missions has improved during the past several years; however, significant roadblocks, including regulatory hurdles and...

New Works by Robert Deyber, Excusively at Martin Lawrence Galleries

Nov 06, 2017 19:42 pm UTC| Business

San Francisco, California, Nov. 06, 2017 -- Martin Lawrence Galleries (MLG) Geary Street has been the heart and soul of San Francisco’s fine art district for decades. The gallery, at 366 Geary St., is one of nine world...

goeasy Ltd. Announces Quarterly Dividend

Nov 06, 2017 19:40 pm UTC| Business

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Nov. 06, 2017 -- goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY), (“goeasy” or the “Company”), a leading full-service provider of goods and alternative financial services that improve the lives of everyday Canadians,...

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Economy

U.S. Tightens Chip Export Controls, Adds Chinese AI Firms to Blacklist

The Biden administration has added over 25 entities, including Chinese AI firm Zhipu AI and chipmaker Sophgo, to the U.S. restricted trade list. These companies, along with two Singapore-based firms, now face strict export...

Taiwan Gains Confidence as U.S. Excludes It from AI Export Curbs

The U.S. governments decision to exclude Taiwan from its new restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chip and technology exports reflects confidence in the islands regulatory controls and legal compliance, Taiwans...

UK Inflation Stabilizes: November CPI at 2.6%, Signaling Economic Recovery

In November 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the UK was reported at 2.6% compared to the same month last year, which matched what experts had predicted. This is an increase from October 2024, when the CPI was at...

China's Tightened Export Controls Disrupt U.S. Tech Firms' Production Plans

China is intensifying scrutiny of exports by U.S. tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Dell, delaying their production shifts to Southeast Asia and India, according to Nikkei Asia. Since December, dual-use technology...

Trump's Economic Policies to Face New Challenges in 2025

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to inherit a strong economy, but his aggressive policiestariffs, immigration restrictions, and tax cutsmight disrupt growth. With output above trend, near full employment, and...

Politics

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to Attend Trump’s Inauguration

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration, according to a report from The New York Times. The report, citing sources familiar with the matter, reveals that Chew has been...

Biden Warns of Tech Oligarchy Threatening Democracy

In his farewell address, President Joe Biden cautioned against the rise of an American oligarchy led by tech billionaires wielding dangerous concentrations of power. Echoing President Eisenhowers 1961 warning about a...

Biden Administration Considers Options to Delay TikTok Ban

President Joe Bidens administration is exploring ways to keep TikTok accessible in the U.S. as a potential ban looms on Sunday, NBC reported. Officials are evaluating measures to delay the apps shutdown, possibly deferring...

Biden and Trump Share Credit for Gaza Ceasefire Deal

U.S. President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both claimed credit for a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal finalized after months of negotiations. The agreement, supported by a Trump envoy, marks a significant...

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to Address Global Impact of U.S. Elections at UBS Summit

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will speak at the UBS Wealth Insights 2025 summit in the Asian financial hub on Thursday. Days before President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration, Pence will offer insights on the U.S....

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...

Public Health Experts Warn of ‘Quad-Demic’ as Flu, COVID, RSV, and Norovirus Threaten Winter Surge

Public health experts are raising alarms over a potential quad-demic this winter, with flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus all expected to surge simultaneously. This unprecedented convergence of...

Technology

Apple Leads China's Smartphone Market Despite Shipment Decline

Apples (NASDAQ:AAPL) smartphone shipments in China dropped 25% in Q4 2024, while Huawei experienced a 24% increase, according to Canalys. Despite the decline, Apple retained its top spot, shipping 13.1 million units...

TikTok Shutdown: U.S. Users Brace for Loss as Ban Nears

Disappointment swept U.S. TikTok on Wednesday as ByteDance announced plans to shut down the app for 170 million U.S. users by Sunday, following months of uncertainty. Content creators and influencers, many reliant on...

Big Tech Leaders, Including Sundar Pichai and Tim Cook, to Attend Trump Inauguration

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and other Big Tech leaders are set to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration on Monday, sources told Reuters. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, is also confirmed to be present, as reported...

Apple Explores New Credit Card Partners as Goldman Sachs Reevaluates Deal

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly in talks with Barclays (NYSE:BCS) and Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) to replace Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) as its credit card partner, according to Reuters. Discussions with...

TikTok Braces for Possible US Shutdown This Sunday Amid Security Concerns

TikTok, the popular short-video platform owned by ByteDance, could face a nationwide shutdown in the U.S. as early as this Sunday, according to The Information. The move follows increased scrutiny from lawmakers and...