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No commissions or incentives at State Employees’ Credit Union – it’s just members’ best interests

Sep 20, 2016 17:22 pm UTC| Business

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 20, 2016 -- Many financial service providers utilize incentive based payment systems and commission structures to pay their employees. Compensation is frequently tied to exceeding established quotas...

Windstream CFO Bob Gunderman to speak at Deutsche Bank conference

Sep 20, 2016 17:14 pm UTC| Business

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 20, 2016 -- Bob Gunderman, chief financial officer of Windstream (NASDAQ:WIN), will speak at 11:20 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Deutsche Bank 24th Annual Leveraged Finance Conference in...

Avis Budget Group Announces Intention to Offer €250 Million of Senior Notes

Sep 20, 2016 17:13 pm UTC| Business

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 20, 2016 -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Avis Budget Finance plc (the “Issuer”), intends, subject to market and other customary...

Anthony & Sylvan Pools Floats into Top Spot on Houzz

Sep 20, 2016 17:02 pm UTC| Business

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Sept. 20, 2016 -- Anthony Sylvan Pools has received 102 reviews on Houzz, a home design, decorating and remodeling recommendation website, making it the first pool builder in the world to exceed 100...

UPDATE -- Heartland Financial Commercial Card Volume Takes Giant Leap

Sep 20, 2016 17:00 pm UTC| Business

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Sept. 20, 2016 -- Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLF) announced today that it has been ranked among the top U.S. commercial credit card issuers in terms of purchase volume according to the June...

The Charles McGee Community Commons at Marygrove College Dedicated Friday, September 23, 5:30 p.m. ET

Sep 20, 2016 16:57 pm UTC| Business

DETROIT, Sept. 20, 2016 -- WHAT: Marygrove College has transformed the corner of McNichols and Wyoming into a community gathering space highlighting a sculpture by92-year-old Detroit artist Charles McGee. His...

Endologix Reports Positive Clinical Data from Ovation® LIFE (Least Invasive Fast-Track EVAR) Study

Sep 20, 2016 16:10 pm UTC| Business

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2016 -- Endologix, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELGX), developer and marketer of innovative treatments for aortic disorders, announced today positive clinical data from the Ovation® LIFE (Least Invasive...

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Economy

Mainland Chinese Stocks Surge Amid Stimulus Optimism

Mainland Chinese stocks surged to multi-year highs after returning from an extended break, fueled by investor excitement over Beijings aggressive stimulus measures. The CSI300 blue-chip index jumped 5.5% in early trade to...

Mainland Chinese Stocks Surge Amid Stimulus Optimism

LG Energy Solution Secures 10-Year EV Battery Supply Deal with Mercedes-Benz

LG Energy Solution Signs Major EV Battery Deal with Mercedes-Benz South Koreas LG Energy Solution has signed a major agreement to supply electric vehicle (EV) batteries to a Mercedes-Benz affiliate in North America and...

Ares Management to Acquire GLP Capital Partners' Global Operations

A Major Acquisition in Asset Management Ares Management is set to acquire GLP Capital Partners operations outside of China, according to a Bloomberg report. The official announcement is expected soon, potentially as...

Boeing Union Strike Continues as Contract Negotiations Stall

Contract negotiations between Boeing and its largest union, representing 33,000 U.S. West Coast factory workers, remain unresolved after a 25-day strike. The ongoing strike has severely impacted the production of Boeings...

Politics

Elon Musk Blasts Bill Gates and Billionaire Elite: 'They're Terrified Donald Trump Will Expose the Epstein Client List'

Elon Musk has once again ignited controversy, this time by suggesting that several billionaires, including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, are supporting Kamala Harris in an attempt to prevent former President Donald...

$1500 Child Stimulus Payment 2024: A Lifeline for New Parents? Families Are 'Desperate' for This Financial Boost

Amid rising inflation and economic pressures, Michigans latest initiative, the $1500 Child Stimulus Payment 2024, has been heralded as a critical financial relief program for families. Launched to help residents,...

7 Major Accomplishments of Melania Trump During Her Tenure as First Lady of the United States

Melania Trumps tenure as First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) was marked by several key accomplishments that reflect her personal initiatives and influence. Her legacy as the wife of the 45th president, Donald Trump,...

Is Jill Biden Secretly 'Running the Show' as Joe Biden's Health Declines? Shocking Claims Stir D.C.

Speculation surrounding the role of First Lady Jill Biden in her husbands administration has ignited fresh controversy amid ongoing concerns about President Joe Bidens health. With whispers about his alleged cognitive...

Melania Trump vs. Michelle Obama: Why Critics Claim Melania’s Memoir is a ‘Must-Read,’ While Michelle’s Book Falls Short?

The battle of the first ladies extends beyond the White House and into the world of publishing. With both Melania Trump and Michelle Obama releasing memoirs, readers have been quick to compare the two. Surprisingly, some...

Science

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...

SpaceX and T-Mobile Begin Testing Starlink Cellular Satellite Service Ahead of 2025 Launch

SpaceX and T-Mobile have reportedly initiated tests for their highly anticipated Starlink Cellular satellite service. Speculation emerged after users noticed satellite activity on their phones, fueling excitement ahead of...

SpaceX Pauses Falcon 9 Launches After Anomaly During Crew 9 Mission Investigation

SpaceX has suspended all Falcon 9 launches after an anomaly occurred with the rockets second stage during the Crew 9 mission for NASA. The second stage failed to land as planned, prompting an investigation and delaying...

The universe is smoother than the standard model of cosmology suggests – so is the theory broken?

Given how unfathomably large the universe is, it is perhaps understandable that we havent yet cracked all its secrets. But there are actually some pretty basic features, ones we used to think we could explain, that...

Technology

Apple's 'Serious' AI Push with Apple Intelligence Delayed Until 2027, Analyst Warns

Apples ambitious AI initiative, Apple Intelligence, wont offer serious capabilities until 2026 or 2027, according to analyst Edison Lee. This delay may impact iPhone sales growth, as significant AI advancements are still...

Nvidia Stock Skyrockets, Pushing AI Tokens NEAR, TAO, FET Into Overdrive—What’s Next?

Nvidias stock has hit a six-week high, triggering sharp rallies in AI tokens NEAR, TAO, and FET. Analysts expect the bullish trend to continue as Nvidia unveils more AI advancements at its summit. Nvidia Stock Climbs as...

Hong Kong Ramps Up Crypto Licenses: 11 Exchanges Await Approval by Year’s End

The Securities Futures Commission in Hong Kong plans to license 11 virtual asset trading platforms by the end of 2024 as part of its renewed regulatory efforts to manage the growing cryptocurrency market. Hong Kong to...

Samsung Rejects Rumors of Spinning Off Foundry Business Amid Market Challenges

Samsung Electronics Chairperson Jay Y. Lee stated that the company has no intention of spinning off its foundry or logic chip designing businesses. Despite significant challenges in securing consumer orders, Samsung...

China Reports Breakthrough in Silicon Photonics Amid Ongoing U.S. Export Restrictions on EUV Technology

China has announced a significant advancement in silicon photonics technology, potentially circumventing U.S. export restrictions on EUV lithography. JFS Laboratory in Wuhan successfully integrated a silicon-based chip...