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Air Lease Corporation’s Corporate Credit Rating Upgraded to BBB by Standard and Poor’s

Oct 18, 2016 16:57 pm UTC| Business

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2016 -- Air Lease Corporation (ALC) (NYSE:AL) announced that Standard Poor's Ratings Services raised its corporate credit rating on ALC to BBB from BBB-, with a stable outlook. Greg Willis,...

CPPA Accredits SinfoníaRx, Inc. First Company to Earn CPPA Telehealth Pharmacy Practice Accreditation

Oct 18, 2016 16:50 pm UTC| Business

TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2016 -- The Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation (CPPA) recently accredited SinfoníaRx Inc., a healthcare company that provides high-quality healthcare solutions for health plans, patients,...

PRSA Boston Announces The NonProfit Center as Venue for Nov. 9th Reception with GE’s CCO Deirdre Latour

Oct 18, 2016 16:39 pm UTC| Business

BOSTON, Oct. 18, 2016 -- PRSA Boston has announced that its November 9thC-Suite Conversation, Reception + Annual Meeting featuring keynote GE’s Chief Communications Officer Deirdre Latour will be held at The NonProfit...

Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Special Performances

Oct 18, 2016 16:30 pm UTC| Business

-- Renowned international artists to present El Latir del Tiempo / The Beat of Time in Mountain View, San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, CA -- -- Carola Zertuche, Pastora Galván and Juana la del Pipa. Photo...

Griffin-American Healthcare REIT IV Acquires Iron Medical Office Building Portfolio in Alabama

Oct 18, 2016 16:22 pm UTC| Business

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 18, 2016 -- American Healthcare Investors and Griffin Capital Corporation, the co-sponsors of Griffin-American Healthcare REIT IV, Inc., announced today that the REIT has acquired Iron Medical...

Anchor Bancorp Reports Net Income of $573,000 or $0.24 Per Diluted Share for the First Fiscal Quarter of 2017

Oct 18, 2016 16:00 pm UTC| Business

LACEY, Wash., Oct. 18, 2016 -- Anchor Bancorp (NASDAQ:ANCB) (“Company”), the holding company for Anchor Bank (“Bank”), today reported first quarter earnings for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. For the quarter...

Sonoco Board Declares Regular Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

Oct 18, 2016 15:55 pm UTC| Business

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Oct. 18, 2016 -- The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) today declared a $.37 per share quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on December 9, 2016, to shareholders of record as...

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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’s $7.5M Crypto Surge: Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum Donations Flood Campaign Coffers

Donald Trumps 2024 campaign surged with $7.5 million in cryptocurrency donations, thanks to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP. The influx, reported in FEC filings, highlights a strategic shift as Trump garners growing support...

Dogecoin Spikes 8% After Musk’s $75M Trump Donation — Can DOGE Smash Through the $1 Barrier?

Dogecoin surged by 8% following Elon Musks massive $75 million donation to Donald Trumps presidential campaign, reviving hopes that the cryptocurrency could soon hit $1 amid increased market activity. Musks $75 Million...

Sheriff Joe Arpaio Drops Legal Bombshell: 'I Sued VP Harris & President Biden Over Their Vicious Attacks'

Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has officially filed a lawsuit against Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden. Arpaio, a controversial figure known for his hardline stance on crime and illegal...

Joe Rogan Drops Bombshell: 'The Establishment is Terrified of Trump's Plan with Elon Musk!'

Joe Rogan claimed that the establishment is terrified of former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musks potential plan to overhaul the governments efficiency. Rogans remarks quickly sparked debate, as he...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Drops Bombshell Endorsement: ‘Donald Trump is the Clear Choice Over Kamala Harris!’

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris, citing concerns about leadership and executive competence. Musks tweet, which quickly gained traction on...

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

Mercedes Teases Sleek Design of Entry-Level CLA EV Ahead of Anticipated 2026 Debut

Mercedes has offered a sneak peek at its upcoming entry-level CLA electric vehicle, set to debut later this year. With an aerodynamic design and an expected WLTP range of over 466 miles, the CLA EV will challenge Teslas...

Minneapolis Fed President Criticizes Bitcoin, Calling It a 'Speculative Asset' and Poor Inflation Hedge

During a recent public address, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari dismissed Bitcoin as a speculative asset and questioned its viability as an inflation hedge. Kashkari claimed he has never met anyone who...

$500 Million Bitcoin Rush: ETF Inflows Explode as Price Shatters $67K Mark

Bitcoin ETFs exploded with a $500 million inflow in a single day, driving BTC past the critical $67K mark on October 15, 2024. Fidelity led the charge, securing a large share of the influx, signaling strong institutional...

15-Year-Old Bitcoin Whale Drops $630K on Kraken, Still Holds $75M in Crypto Fortune

An early Bitcoin miner, who had been inactive since 2009, moved $630,000 worth of BTC to Kraken. This latest dump follows over $5.47 million in transfers, but the whale continues to hold a massive $75.2 million in Bitcoin,...

Shiba Inu’s Shytoshi Kusama Stirs Fans With Turkey Visit Amid Mysterious New Partnership Move

Shytoshi Kusama, the mastermind behind Shiba Inu, has sparked excitement with a surprise visit to Turkey. His location change follows a significant partnership between Shiba Inu and Mass Finance, aimed at reshaping the...