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Jeff Eckerling Joins SP+ as Senior Vice President of Revenue & Growth

Oct 07, 2016 20:15 pm UTC| Business

CHICAGO, Oct. 07, 2016 -- SP Plus Corporation (SP+), (Nasdaq:SP), a leader in parking management, ground transportation and ancillary services, today announced the appointment of Jeff Eckerling to serve in the newly...

Schmitt Industries Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2017 Operating Results

Oct 07, 2016 20:10 pm UTC| Business

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 07, 2016 -- Schmitt Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMIT) today announced its operating results for the quarter ended August 31, 2016. For the three months ended August 31, 2016, total sales decreased...

National General Holdings Corp. Announces Closing of Acquisition of Standard Property & Casualty Insurance Company

Oct 07, 2016 20:05 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2016 -- National General Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq:NGHC) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Standard Property Casualty Insurance Company (f/k/a Standard Mutual Insurance Company). ...

VirTra Announces Voting Results of Annual Stockholders Meeting

Oct 07, 2016 20:05 pm UTC| Business

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 07, 2016 -- VirTra, Inc.(OTC Pink:VTSI), a leading provider of use of force simulators and firearms training simulators, today announced the voting results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held...

Fulgent Genetics, Inc. Announces Full Exercise of Option to Purchase Additional Shares in its Initial Public Offering

Oct 07, 2016 20:05 pm UTC| Business

TEMPLE CITY, Calif., Oct. 07, 2016 -- Fulgent Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLGT) (“Fulgent Genetics” or the “company”) announced today that the underwriters of its previously announced initial public offering have exercised...

Smithfield Prepares for Hurricane Matthew

Oct 07, 2016 19:36 pm UTC| Business

SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 07, 2016 -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced that the company is fully prepared for the potential impact of Hurricane Matthew, specifically in North Carolina. The company has numerous...

The Female Health Company Modifies Proxy Proposal Related to Merger Transaction

Oct 07, 2016 19:16 pm UTC| Business

CHICAGO, Oct. 07, 2016 -- The Female Health Company (FHC) (NASDAQ:FHCO) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a modification to a proposal related to the proposed merger with Aspen Park...

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Economy

Asian Markets Pause Amid Anticipation of Chinese Stimulus and U.S. Inflation Concerns

Asian markets are experiencing their first weekly loss in five weeks, with the recent surge in Chinese stocks pausing. Investors are now focusing on the much-anticipated fiscal stimulus announcement from Beijing expected...

U.S. Dollar Slips from Two-Month High Amid Labor Market Concerns and Fed Rate Speculation

The U.S. dollar slipped from its two-month high after signs of weakness in the labor market increased speculation about potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite this, the dollar remained on track for its second...

Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Robotaxi and Robovan: The Future of Autonomous Driving

Elon Musk has once again captured attention, revealing Teslas latest innovations at a high-profile event, including a futuristic robotaxi featuring gull-wing doors and no steering wheel or pedals. As Tesla transitions from...

European Luxury Shares Drop Amid China-EU Trade War Concerns

European luxury shares have seen a significant drop, driven by investor fears that iconic brands such as Hermes handbags and Dior shoes might become the next casualties in the ongoing China-EU trade conflict. These...

Asian Stocks Dip Amid China’s Fiscal Stimulus Anticipation, South Korea Bucks the Trend with Interest Rate Cuts

Asian Markets Slide as Chinas Stimulus Uncertainty Looms, South Korea Rises on Interest Rate Cut On Friday, most Asian stock markets experienced a decline, primarily driven by concerns over Chinas fiscal stimulus...

Politics

Kamala Harris Dodges Voter’s Bold Question: ‘Will You Shove Biden Aside?’ Her Incoherent COVID Ramble Leaves Critics Fuming

During a recent public event, Vice President Kamala Harris faced a tough question from a concerned voter, who bluntly asked whether she planned to shove President Joe Biden aside and take his place as the Democratic...

Kamala Harris Pushes for Free Health Care for Illegals! ‘I Don’t Care About Sob Stories,’ Furious Critics Declare

Vice President Kamala Harris is facing a firestorm of criticism after pushing for free health care for illegal immigrants, a proposal that has ignited fierce opposition from those who argue that struggling Americans should...

Kamala Harris' Hypocrisy Exposed: ‘Stop Playing Politics’ Critics Furious After She Flees to Fundraiser Amid Hurricane Chaos'

Vice President Kamala Harris is under fire for her response to Hurricane Helene, after she told critics to stop playing politics while she jetted off to a San Francisco fundraiser as the storm wreaked havoc across the...

Kamala Harris' Shocking Promise: ‘Mass Amnesty for 20 Million Illegals’ Critics Sound the Alarm—‘She Must Be Stopped'

Vice President Kamala Harris has reignited a heated national debate with her latest promise to grant mass amnesty to over 20 million illegal immigrants currently residing in the United States. Harriss bold statement, made...

Kamala Harris' Shocking Call: ‘We Need More Resources for Fentanyl’ Critics Slam Her Stance Amid Escalating Crisis

Vice President Kamala Harris has called for putting more resources into fentanyl in a recent speech addressing the ongoing opioid crisis, drawing sharp criticism from those who argue that her approach lacks the aggressive...

Science

SpaceX Gears Up for Starship Flight 5 Launch, With Key Preparations Underway in Texas

SpaceX is finalizing preparations for Starship Flight 5, scheduled for October 13. Teams were seen installing the flight termination system, a key pre-launch step, indicating imminent launch activity. Local authorities in...

SpaceX Prepares for Starship Flight 5, Tower Catch Planned After Successful Tank Tests

After successful tank tests, SpaceX is gearing up for Starship Flight 5 in Texas. The company confirmed plans for the first-ever Super Heavy booster tower catch, pending regulatory approval. The flight marks a key...

SpaceX Activates Starlink Texting for T-Mobile in Florida as Hurricane Milton Approaches

SpaceX has activated Starlink texting for T-Mobile customers in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton. This service allows users to send messages, including emergency texts to 911, using Starlinks satellite network, ensuring...

SpaceX Prepares to Launch NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s Moon Next Week

SpaceX is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of NASAs Europa Clipper mission to Jupiters moon, Europa, next week. After overcoming recent Falcon 9 setbacks, SpaceX has encapsulated the satellite within the Falcon...

Europe Pushes Back Against SpaceX's Efforts to Expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell Operations

European mobile network operators are opposing SpaceXs initiative to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell services, urging the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject SpaceXs request to operate beyond standard...

Technology

Shiba Inu Whales Trigger $70M Avalanche as Trillions of SHIB Fly in Major Transactions!

Whale activity in Shiba Inu (SHIB) surged 100%, fueling a $70 million flurry of transactions as more than 4 trillion SHIB tokens moved in a single day, creating market waves. Whale Activity in Shiba Inu Surges 100% in...

AMD Takes Direct Shot at Nvidia's Blackwell with New AI Chip to Seize Data Center Market

AMD launched its Instinct MI325X AI chip on Thursday, positioning it as a direct competitor to Nvidias upcoming Blackwell GPUs. This bold move could disrupt Nvidias data center dominance and intensify the AI chip...

Nvidia’s Blackwell Sold-Out for the Year—Stock Buy Surge Expected as AI Market Booms

Nvidias cutting-edge Blackwell AI processors are officially sold-out for the remainder of 2024, pushing the stock buy point closer to $150 as AI demand shows no signs of slowing. Nvidias Blackwell AI Processors Sold-Out...

Tesla Giga Berlin Hits 400,000 Vehicles, Surpasses Milestone with Model Y Production

Teslas Giga Berlin facility reached a production milestone of 400,000 vehicles by the end of September, just two and a half years after it began Model Y production. The milestone was celebrated with a pizza party for...

Tesla's Robotaxi to Eliminate Driver's Licenses: A Bold Vision from Designer

Teslas head designer, Franz von Holzhausen, envisions a future where the companys Robotaxi renders drivers licenses unnecessary. After a decade of development, the autonomous, steering wheel-free vehicle aims to...