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Ambac to Release Third Quarter 2016 Earnings on November 3, 2016

Oct 18, 2016 13:02 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2016 -- Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMBC) ("Ambac"), a holding company whose subsidiaries provide financial guarantees and other financial services, will release its third quarter 2016...

Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. Increases Exchange Offer Consideration & Extends Exchange Offer

Oct 18, 2016 13:02 pm UTC| Business

38.0% Premium - Series G ADS Over October 17, 2016 Closing Price36.2% Premium - Series H ADS Over October 17, 2016 Closing PriceExchange Offer - Extended Through October 31, 2016 MONACO, Oct. 18, 2016 -- Navios...

Beasley Broadcast Group Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Divest Four Charlotte Radio Stations for $24 Million

Oct 18, 2016 13:02 pm UTC| Business

NAPLES, Fla., Oct. 18, 2016 -- Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:BBGI) (“the Company” or “Beasley”), a large- and mid-size market radio broadcaster, announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement to...

Former Hootsuite and Yammer Exec Dee Anna McPherson Joins mom.life as Co-founder, President and CMO

Oct 18, 2016 13:02 pm UTC| Business

SAN FRANCISCO and PRAGUE, Czech Republic, Oct. 18, 2016 -- Mom.life, the app for modern moms, has named Dee Anna McPherson as co-founder, president and CMO. In this capacity, she is responsible for marketing, sales and...

Former Hootsuite and Yammer Exec Dee Anna McPherson Joins mom.life as Co-founder, President and CMO

Oct 18, 2016 13:02 pm UTC| Business

Bottomline Technologies Adds Mastercard Virtual Card Capability to Paymode-X Network

Oct 18, 2016 13:02 pm UTC| Business

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Oct. 18, 2016 -- Bottomline Technologies (NASDAQ:EPAY), a leading provider of cloud-based payment, invoice and digital banking solutions, today announced an agreement to connect Mastercard In Control®...

Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Awards $1.6 Million to Health and Wellness Causes

Oct 18, 2016 13:02 pm UTC| Business

PHOENIX, Oct. 18, 2016 -- Sprouts Farmers Market (Nasdaq:SFM)today announced that the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation will award $1.6 million to nonprofit organizations that support health- and wellness-related...

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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...