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EQUITY ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Announces Filing of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Corrections Corporation of America - CXW

Oct 19, 2016 22:32 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2016 -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Corrections Corporation of America securities (NYSE:CXW) from...

EQUITY ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Announces Filing of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Quorum Health Corporation - QHC

Oct 19, 2016 22:29 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2016 -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Quorum Health Corporation securities (NYSE:QHC) from May 2, 2016...

A Consumer Class Action Has Been Filed Against Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) and its subsidiary Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Oct 19, 2016 22:03 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2016 -- Gainey McKenna Egleston announces that a consumer class action lawsuit has been filed against Wells Fargo Company (NYSE:WFC) and its subsidiary Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (collectively, “Wells...

Simmons Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $23.4 Million

Oct 19, 2016 22:03 pm UTC| Business

PINE BLUFF, Ark., Oct. 19, 2016 -- Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) today announced net income available to common shareholders of $23.4 million for the third quarter of 2016, an increase of $1.8million,...

Investar Holding Corporation Announces Additional Authorization under Share Repurchase Program

Oct 19, 2016 22:00 pm UTC| Business

BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 19, 2016 -- Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:ISTR), the holding company for Investar Bank, today announced that the Board of Directors has approved another 250,000 shares of...

ICA Fluor Awarded Gold and Silver Mining Project

Oct 19, 2016 21:50 pm UTC| Business

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 19, 2016 -- Empresas ICA, S.AB. de C.V. (BMV:ICA), announced today that ICA Fluor, its industrial engineering and construction joint venture with Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) was awarded an...

Targa Resources Corp. Announces Timing of Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

Oct 19, 2016 21:49 pm UTC| Business

HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2016 -- Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE:TRGP) ("Targa" or the "Company") will report its third quarter 2016 financial results before the NYSE opens for trading on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. The Company...

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Economy

UK CPI Decline Fuels Rate Cut Speculation: Pound Sterling Under Pressure!

The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September has decreased to 1.7% year-on-year, falling short of the expected 1.9%. Additionally, Core CPI declined to 3.2% year-on-year, down from the previous months 3.6% and below the...

Australian Dollar Debt Sales Slow as U.S. Election Looms

Record-Breaking Debt Sales in Australia Australian dollar debt sales are experiencing unprecedented growth, with A$267.6 billion (approximately $180.4 billion) raised as of October 8, the highest figure recorded since...

JPMorgan Chase Expands Footprint in Africa: New Ventures in Kenya and Ivory Coast

JPMorgan Chase, the largest lender in the U.S., is set to expand its operations in Africa with plans to enter Kenya and Ivory Coast this year. CEO Jamie Dimon shared these insights in a recent interview with Reuters. ...

Zeekr Launches First Electric Vehicle in Australia, Targeting Key Market Expansion

Zeekrs Australian Market Entry Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Zeekr has officially commenced sales of its first model in Australia, aiming to expand its footprint in the Oceania market. This launch marks the...

Hong Kong's Policy Address: Key Reforms to Enhance Livelihoods and Economic Growth

In his annual policy address on Wednesday, Hong Kongs Chief Executive John Lee outlined crucial reforms aimed at addressing pressing issues and enhancing residents livelihoods. This marks Lees third policy address since...

Politics

Donald Trump Shocks Everyone: ‘Kamala Has Some Long-Time Friendships’—But Then He Drops the Real Truth!

Former President Donald Trump was asked to name three virtues he sees in Vice President Kamala Harris. Although Trump is widely known for his criticism of Harris and the Biden administration, his answer took an unexpected...

‘You Can’t Find a Bad Story About Kamala on Google!’ Joe Rogan Slams ‘Blatant’ Election Interference in Fiery Rant

In his latest podcast episode, Joe Rogan took aim at what he calls blatant election interference, specifically targeting how search engines like Google handle stories about Vice President Kamala Harris. Rogan, known for...

‘No, Trump Did Not Lose’: JD Vance Sparks Outrage With His Bold Refusal to Accept the 2020 Election Results

JD Vance has reignited a political firestorm by firmly denying that Donald Trump lost the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The Ohio senators remarks came during an interview that has quickly stirred up controversy across...

‘They Were Frantically Waving Their Hands!’: Bret Baier Exposes Kamala Harris’ Staff Trying to End the Interview—What Was She Hiding?

In a tense moment during an interview that has since gone viral, Fox News anchor Bret Baier revealed that Vice President Kamala Harris staff was visibly panicking and attempting to end the session early. The interview,...

‘You’re Responsible for This Mess!’: Bret Baier Confronts Kamala Harris on America’s Downward Spiral: ‘70% Say We’re on the Wrong Track’

Vice President Kamala Harris faced a tense exchange during an interview with Fox News Bret Baier, who bluntly pointed out that over 70% of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track. In the heated interview, aired...

Science

SpaceX Shares Breathtaking Images of Starship Flight 5 Featuring Reentry and Stage Separation

SpaceX has unveiled stunning new images from its Starship Flight 5 test, capturing key moments like booster recovery, stage separation, and plasma engulfing the upper stage during reentry. These high-definition images,...

China's Scientists Reportedly Crack Major Encryption Algorithms Using D-Wave Quantum Computer

In a groundbreaking development, Chinese researchers have reportedly used a D-Wave quantum computer to crack encryption algorithms once thought unbreakable. The breakthrough raises concerns over the future of digital...

Starlink Services to Remain Free in Hurricane-Affected Areas for the Rest of 2024

Elon Musk announced that Starlink services will remain free in regions affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton for the remainder of 2024. This decision follows Starlinks critical role in providing communication support...

Global Space Powers Gather in Milan, Private Sector Joins the Race for Lunar Dominance

This week, the worlds space agencies convene in Milan, with private companies like SpaceX vying for a share in the new global space race. Discussions focus on lunar exploration, NASAs Artemis program, and Europes efforts...

SpaceX Achieves Historic First by Catching 232-Foot Super Heavy Booster in Flight

SpaceX made history on October 13 by becoming the first company to catch a 232-foot rocket mid-flight. During Starship Flight 5, the launch tower successfully captured the Super Heavy booster, showcasing the robustness of...

Technology

YouTube Launches 'Premium Lite' with 'Limited Ads'—Half-Price Option Now in More Regions

Expanding its reach, YouTube has introduced the Premium Lite planwith limited ads and a half-price tagto Australia, Germany, and Thailand. YouTubes Premium Lite Expands to New Countries According to 9to5Google,...

Samsung's AI Move Could Eliminate Settings Menu Forever—Say Goodbye to Manual Adjustments

Samsung is reportedly working on a powerful AI feature that could change how users interact with their Galaxy phones by removing the need for manual settings adjustments. This tech will use predictive intelligence to...

Elon Musk's Cybercab May Be Illegal to Mass Produce Under Current US Laws

Elon Musk showcased Teslas futuristic Cybercab, aiming for mass production by 2027. However, strict U.S. laws governing autonomous vehicles may render mass production illegal, putting Musks ambitious timeline in...

Shiba Inu Volume Soars 21% to $206M – Is a Massive SHIB Price Rally Coming?

Shiba Inu (SHIB) trading volume has jumped 21% in just 24 hours, hitting $206 million. This sudden increase in market activity is fueling discussions of an upcoming SHIB price rally as the broader crypto market remains...

Bitcoin Rockets Past $68K as Japan Unveils Massive Stimulus; Analysts Predict $73K Next

Bitcoin soared beyond $68,000 today following Japans announcement of a significant economic stimulus package. Market optimism is rising as analysts predict the rally could propel Bitcoin to $73,000, bolstered by...