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Immucor to Host Debt Investor Conference Call on Friday, October 21, 2016

Oct 17, 2016 21:41 pm UTC| Business

NORCROSS, Ga., Oct. 17, 2016 -- Immucor, Inc., a global leader in transfusion and transplantation diagnostics, today announced that it will hold a conference call with debt investors on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 11:00...

The Dixie Group to Broadcast Its Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call Live on the Internet

Oct 17, 2016 21:31 pm UTC| Business

DALTON, Ga., Oct. 17, 2016 -- THE DIXIE GROUP, INC. (NASDAQ:DXYN) today announced that it will provide an online web simulcast of its Third Quarter 2016 Earnings conference call on Tuesday, October 25th, 2016. The...

Northern Tier Announces Tender Offer For Its 7.125% Senior Secured Notes

Oct 17, 2016 21:20 pm UTC| Business

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2016 -- Northern Tier Energy LP, a Delaware limited partnership and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE:WNR) (“Northern Tier”), announced today that its wholly...

Harsco Announces Launch of New Credit Facilities Process

Oct 17, 2016 21:02 pm UTC| Business

Provides Preliminary Third Quarter Operating Results Third Quarter Results and Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, November 3, 2016 CAMP HILL, Pa., Oct. 17, 2016 -- Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) (the “Company”)...

Xenith Bankshares, Inc. Announces Closing of Sale of Certain Assets of its Mortgage Banking Subsidiary, Gateway Bank Mortgage, Inc.

Oct 17, 2016 20:51 pm UTC| Business

RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 17, 2016 -- Xenith Bankshares, Inc. (formerly known as Hampton Roads Bankshares, Inc.) (NASDAQ:XBKS), parent company of Xenith Bank (formerly known as The Bank of Hampton Roads), announced today that...

HCI Group Declares Q4 2016 Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

Oct 17, 2016 20:45 pm UTC| Business

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 17, 2016 -- The board of directors of HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company primarily engaged in homeowners insurance, with additional operations in reinsurance, real estate and information...

Orchid Island Capital to Announce Third Quarter 2016 Results

Oct 17, 2016 20:37 pm UTC| Business

VERO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 17, 2016 -- Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (NYSE:ORC) ("Orchid” or the "Company"), a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), today announced that it will release results for the third quarter of 2016...

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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

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...

SpaceX Warns $4 Million Daily Loss If Starship Launches Are Halted Due to Lawsuit

SpaceX could lose $4 million per day if a lawsuit halts Starship launches in Texas. The lawsuit, filed by environmental group Save RGV, challenges SpaceXs water deluge system. The company argues that delays would impact...

Technology

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...

Apple Cancels Self-Driving Car Permit Just Weeks Before Tesla's Robotaxi Debut

Apple has scrapped its self-driving car testing in California, abruptly canceling its permit just weeks before Teslas much-anticipated Robotaxi unveiling, signaling a seismic shift in the competition for autonomous...

Elon Musk’s xAI Installs 100,000 Nvidia H200 GPUs in 19 Days—Jensen Expected It to Take 4 Years

Elon Musks xAI team accomplished the rapid installation of 100,000 Nvidia H200 GPUs in only 19 days, a timeline that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says normally stretches to four years in data center projects. Musks xAI...

Tesla Semi Worldwide Rollout Confirmed by Musk as Global Demand Surges

Tesla Semis global release has been confirmed by Elon Musk, marking a pivotal moment for the electric vehicle giant. Despite skepticism surrounding its autonomous capabilities, recent tests prove the trucks impressive...