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Sonoco ThermoSafe Acquires Laminar Medica Group

Sep 20, 2016 12:00 pm UTC| Business

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Sept. 20, 2016 -- Sonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) and a leading global provider of temperature-assurance packaging, has acquired the assets and operations of Laminar Medica in the...

Agritek Holdings, Inc. CEO B. Michael Friedman Featured In Audio Interview Live on SmallCapVoice.com

Sep 20, 2016 12:00 pm UTC| Business

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20, 2016 -- SmallCapVoice.com, Inc. (SCV) and Agritek Holdings, Inc.(OTC PINK:AGTK), a leader in Compassionate Care Technology and agricultural solutions for the recreational cannabis industry,...

JLT Specialty USA Announces Appointment of Pat Hennesy as Senior Vice President

Sep 20, 2016 12:00 pm UTC| Business

HOUSTON, Sept. 20, 2016 -- JLT Specialty USA, a U.S. subsidiary of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc. (JLT), one of the world’s leading specialty-focused providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related...

Lipocine to Present at 2016 Ladenburg Thalmann Healthcare Conference

Sep 20, 2016 12:00 pm UTC| Business

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 20, 2016 -- Lipocine Inc. (NASDAQ:LPCN), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that Mahesh Patel, President and CEO, and Morgan Brown, Executive Vice President and CFO, will present a...

Synaptics Natural ID Fingerprint Sensors Drive New Lenovo™ Yoga™ 910 Convertible Laptop

Sep 20, 2016 12:00 pm UTC| Business

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2016 -- Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA), the leading developer of human interface solutions, today announced its Natural ID™ fingerprint sensors for secure authentication are integrated...

Pacific Mercantile Bank Provides $5 Million in Financing to Salon Republic

Sep 20, 2016 12:00 pm UTC| Business

COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 20, 2016 -- Pacific Mercantile Bank (“the Bank”), the wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (NASDAQ:PMBC), today announced that it has provided a $5 million term loan to Salon...

Midland States Bancorp to Participate in the 6th Annual Stephens Bank CEO Forum

Sep 20, 2016 12:00 pm UTC| Business

EFFINGHAM, Ill., Sept. 20, 2016 -- Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI) announced today that Leon J. Holschbach, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jeffrey G. Ludwig, Executive Vice President and Chief...

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Economy

Chinese Stocks Surge as Stimulus Boosts Market Rally

Mainland Chinese stocks soared to two-year highs on Tuesday, propelled by strong government stimulus. Upon reopening after a week-long break, mainland markets saw a $600 billion surge in market value within minutes of...

Foxconn to Build World’s Largest Nvidia AI Chip Facility Amid Soaring AI Demand

Foxconn, the worlds largest electronics manufacturer and key Apple partner, is expanding its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) by building the largest Nvidia AI chip production facility. This strategic move highlights...

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...

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...

Tesla’s $25K Compact Car Could Drive Bigger Stock Gains Than Robotaxi, Analyst Predicts

As anticipation builds for Teslas Robotaxi, some analysts believe the companys upcoming $25,000 compact car will have a more significant impact on its stock. Gary Black of The Future Fund argues that entering the...

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...