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LAWSUIT ALERT – Andrews & Springer LLC Announces That A Securities Fraud Class Action Has Been Filed By A Law Firm Against Foundation Medicine, Inc. - FMI

Aug 07, 2017 12:07 pm UTC| Business

WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 07, 2017 -- Andrews Springer LLC, a boutique securities class action law firm focused on representing shareholders nationwide, announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been...

UniFirst Named No. 18 in Apparel Magazine’s Annual Top 50 Apparel Companies List

Aug 07, 2017 12:05 pm UTC| Business

WILMINGTON, Mass., Aug. 07, 2017 -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a leading supplier and servicer of uniforms, workwear, and protective clothing throughout North America, has been named No. 18 in America’s top 50...

Mie Fujitsu and SST Announce Automotive Platform Development on 40nm Technology

Aug 07, 2017 12:03 pm UTC| Business

YOKOHAMA, Japan and CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 07, 2017 -- Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited (MIFS), a Japanese pure-play foundry company, and Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller,...

PHI Group Partners with Vietnamese Company Specializing in Forest Bitter Melon

Aug 07, 2017 12:01 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Aug. 07, 2017 -- PHI Group, Inc., (www.phiglobal.com) (OTCQB:PHIL), a company focused on mergers and acquisitions and investments in natural resources, energy, agriculture and special situations, announced...

Clearside Biomedical Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment in Pivotal Phase 3 PEACHTREE Clinical Trial of CLS-TA for Suprachoroidal Administration in Patients with Macular Edema Associated with Non-Infectious Uveitis

Aug 07, 2017 12:01 pm UTC| Business

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 07, 2017 -- Clearside Biomedical, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLSD), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class drug therapies to treat back-of-the-eye diseases, today announced completion...

Star Gas Partners, L.P. Announces Two Acquisitions

Aug 07, 2017 12:01 pm UTC| Business

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 07, 2017 -- Star Gas Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership” or “Star”) (NYSE:SGU), a home energy distributor and services provider, today announced the acquisition of two businesses that further expand...

AntriaBio and ActiveSite Pharmaceuticals Announce License and Development Agreement for Plasma Kallikrein Inhibitors

Aug 07, 2017 12:01 pm UTC| Business

LOUISVILLE, Colo., Aug. 07, 2017 -- AntriaBio, Inc. (“AntriaBio”) (OTCQB:ANTB) and ActiveSite Pharmaceuticals (“ActiveSite”) today announced that AntriaBio has exclusively licensed ActiveSite’s oral plasma kallikrein...

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Economy

Kenya’s President Open to Turning Haiti Anti-Gang Mission into U.N. Peacekeeping Operation

Kenyan President William Ruto indicated his openness to converting Kenyas anti-gang mission in Haiti into a U.N. peacekeeping operation. This comes as the U.N. Security Council considers extending the mandate of the...

Why China Isn’t Reacting Swiftly to Economic Slowdowns Despite Mounting Global Concerns

Despite weakening economic data, Chinas leadership remains measured in its response, prioritizing long-term growth over immediate stimulus. President Xi Jinpings focus on advanced manufacturing and green energy has led to...

U.S. Invests $3 Billion to Boost Domestic EV Battery Production, Reduce Reliance on China

The U.S. Department of Energy is allocating $3 billion to 25 projects across 14 states to enhance domestic electric vehicle battery production. This move aims to shift production away from China and create 12,000 jobs,...

Yen Weakens After Bank of Japan Signals Delayed Rate Hikes Amid Global Uncertainty

Following Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Uedas cautious remarks on future rate hikes, the yen weakened to 143.50 against the dollar. Investors interpreted Uedas comments as a sign that the BOJ may delay tightening monetary...

닛폰제강, 미 철강 인수 속 부채 관리 위해 2억1100만 달러 자산 매각

로이터통신에 따르면 닛폰제강이 부채 관리를 위해 올해 회계연도에 최소 300억 엔(2억1100만 달러) 상당의 자산을 매각할 계획이라고 닛케이가 금요일 닛폰제강 부회장을 인용해 보도했다. 이는 149억 달러 규모의 미 철강 인수 제안의...

Politics

트럼프, 연준 대규모 금리 인하로 미 경제 "매우 나쁘다" 주장

공화당 대선 후보 도널드 트럼프는 연방준비제도(Fed)가 50bp(0.5%)의 금리 인하를 단행한 것은 미국 경제가 매우 나쁘거나 연준이 정치적 게임을 하고 있다는 신호라고 주장했다. 연준은 수요일, 금리를 4.75%에서 5.0%로 낮추었으며,...

미 알래스카 남성, 미 대법관 6명 협박 혐의로 체포

알래스카의 한 남성이 미국 대법관 6명과 그 가족을 공격, 납치, 살해하겠다는 협박을 온라인 메시지로 보낸 혐의로 체포되었다. 이 메시지에는 폭력적이고 인종차별적인 표현이 포함되어 있었다. 76세의 파노스 아나스타시우(Panos...

미 대선 후보들, 재정 적자 확대 예상… 단스케은행 전망

외신 보도에 따르면, 단스케은행 분석가들은 다가오는 미국 대선에서 두 후보 모두 재정 적자를 확대할 것으로 예상된다고 목요일 보고서를 통해 밝혔다. 첫 번째 대선 토론에서 카말라 해리스가 도널드 트럼프를 상대로 승리한 것으로...

연준, 금리 0.5% 인하… 대선에 미칠 영향은?

2024년 9월 18일, 연방준비제도(Fed)는 기준 금리를 0.5% 인하해 4.75%에서 5% 사이로 조정한다고 발표했다. 이는 4년 만에 처음으로 차입 비용이 낮아진 것이다. 이번 조치는 인플레이션과의 싸움에서 중앙은행이 승리했다고 판단한...

Is Joe Biden Still Alive? Speculation Swirls After First Cabinet Meeting in 11 Months with Jill Biden at the Head of the Table

Speculation about President Joe Bidens health has resurfaced following the White Houses first cabinet meeting in 11 months, sparking unfounded rumors about his condition. Eyebrows were raised when First Lady Jill Biden was...

Science

Starlink Aviation Expands to 2,500 Aircraft After United Airlines Partnership

SpaceXs Starlink Aviation service is expanding rapidly, with 2,500 aircraft now under contract after a recent agreement with United Airlines. This marks a significant milestone in in-flight connectivity, as Starlink...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Achieves Historic Spacewalk and Advances Commercial Space Exploration

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission accomplished several milestones during its five-day journey, including the most remote spacewalk in history. Crew members conducted 36 groundbreaking experiments, advancing knowledge in space...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

Technology

NanoGraf Secures $60M Grant to Build Silicon Anode EV Battery Factory in Michigan

NanoGraf, a Chicago-based company, has received $60 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to build a $175 million factory in Flint, Michigan. The facility will produce silicon anode material for EV batteries,...

Google CEO Sundar Pichai: AI Will Support, Not Replace, Entry-Level Programmers

Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressed concerns about AI replacing entry-level programmers, stating that AI will likely assist rather than replace workers. Speaking at Carnegie Mellon University, Pichai emphasized that AI can...

Shiba Inu Whale Transactions Jump 136%, Price Movement Stays Limited Despite Surge

Shiba Inu (SHIB) experienced a 136% rise in large whale transactions over the past 24 hours, equating to $43.47 million. Despite the activity spike, SHIBs price shows limited growth, remaining at $0.00001474. There has...

Tesla's Full Self-Driving Mix-Up Causes Arizona Woman to Lose New License

A newly licensed Arizona woman had her driving privileges revoked after a tester mistook her Teslas regenerative braking for Full Self-Driving, fueling discussions about advanced technology in driving tests. One Arizona...

Ripple’s Chris Larsen Sends 20M XRP in Mystery Transfers After 50M Movement

Chris Larsen, Ripples Executive Chairman, transferred 20 million XRP in four transactions on September 20. The move followed a 50-million XRP transfer earlier in the month, raising fresh rumors of potential ties to Binance...