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Encore Capital Group pledges $55,000 and an estimated 350 volunteers to support local communities through 4th Annual Global Volunteer Day

Sep 16, 2016 17:51 pm UTC| Business

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 16, 2016 -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECPG), an international specialty finance company, today announced it will hold its fourth annual Global Volunteer Day on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 in San...

FSC: Support for Prop 60 Faltering Among Likely Voters

Sep 16, 2016 17:39 pm UTC| Business

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2016 -- Support for Proposition 60, the adult film initiative, has fallen dramatically from several months ago, according to a new USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times/poll of statewide voters. Only 55%...

Kimball International Recognized as #6 of the 2016 Top Ten Public Companies in Indiana

Sep 16, 2016 17:26 pm UTC| Business

JASPER, Ind., Sept. 16, 2016 -- Kimball International, Inc.(NASDAQ:KBAL) was recognized on September 15, 2016, as #6 of the 2016 Top Ten Public Companies in Indiana at the INVESTIndiana Equity Conference in...

Area Business Leaders Presented Highest Honors at the Women’s Business Enterprise Council of PA-DE-sNJ Annual Awards Luncheon

Sep 16, 2016 17:03 pm UTC| Business

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 16, 2016 -- At its Annual Awards Luncheon held Friday, September 16, the Women’s Business Enterprise Council of PA-DE-sNJ (WBEC) honored those corporations, government agencies and the Women Business...

RegEd Reaches 1.5 Million Alerts Processed on Credentialing Data Management Solution

Sep 16, 2016 16:30 pm UTC| Business

Raleigh, NC, Sept. 16, 2016 -- RegEd, the leading provider of Licensing and Registration technology solutions to the financial services industry, today announced that Alerts 2.0, a module of its Xchange...

Akari Therapeutics to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences on September 27 and 28 in New York City

Sep 16, 2016 16:18 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK and LONDON, Sept. 16, 2016 -- Akari Therapeutics (NASDAQ:AKTX), an emerging growth, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that Dr. Gur Roshwalb, Chief Executive Officer, will present at two...

DEADLINE ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Reminds Shareholders Of Tokai Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Of Upcoming Deadline

Sep 16, 2016 16:16 pm UTC| Business

WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 16, 2016 -- Rigrodsky Long, P.A.: Do you, or did you, own shares of Tokai Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:TKAI)?Did you purchase your shares between June 24, 2015 and July 25, 2016,...

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Economy

$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,...

Goldman Sachs Lowers U.S. Recession Odds to 15% Following Strong Job Growth

U.S. Recession Risk Decreases Amid Job Market Gains Goldman Sachs has reduced the probability of a U.S. recession within the next 12 months to 15%, down from 20%, after the September employment data showed robust...

Shell's Refining Margins Decline in Q3 2024 Amid Global Demand Weakness

Shells Refining Margins Decline Sharply in Q3 2024 Shell announced a sharp decline in refining profit margins for the third quarter of 2024, primarily driven by weaker global demand. In its trading update before the...

German Retail Sector Experiences Decline in Business Climate – Ifo Survey

German Retail Sector Faces Decline in September The business climate in Germanys retail sector worsened in September, as revealed by the latest Ifo Institute survey. Retailers assessed their current situation as...

Bank of Japan Eyes Potential Interest Rate Hikes as Wage Growth Boosts Consumption

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) reports that rising wages are boosting consumption, with more firms in regional areas passing on labor costs. This development signals progress toward meeting conditions for possible interest rate...

Politics

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...

Michelle Obama’s Influence Fades? Critics Slam Her Failed Attempt to Boost Kamala Harris: ‘Her Endorsement Fell Flat'

Michelle Obama, once considered one of the most influential women in American politics, is facing growing criticism after her recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris failed to boost Harris struggling popularity....

Why Does America Need Donald Trump to be President Again?

As the 2024 presidential election looms, calls for Donald Trumps return to the White House have grown louder. For many supporters, Trumps America First policies and leadership are exactly what the nation needs to reclaim...

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

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...

Telegram's Dark Turn: Southeast Asia's Criminal Networks Exploit App for Global Scams

Telegram has become a hotbed for Southeast Asian criminal networks, facilitating the sale of hacked data, malware distribution, and unregulated cryptocurrency exchanges, according to a UN report exposing a...

Dogecoin Price Eyes $0.2 as Whale Activity Reaches Record Levels, Market Preps for Bull Run

Dogecoin whales have accumulated over 2 billion DOGE in the past week, the highest since January. This surge in whale activity has fueled speculation about a major price rally, with analysts eyeing a potential breakout to...

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Snubs Europe, Eyes Asia for Explosive Growth

Sam Altmans Worldcoin is pulling back from Europe and prioritizing its expansion into Asia and Latin America. With regulatory roadblocks in Europe, the company is making a bold pivot to regions like Malaysia and Japan,...