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Aviragen Therapeutics Announces Rescheduled Date and Time of Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results on September 14, 2016

Sep 13, 2016 23:00 pm UTC| Business

ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2016 -- Aviragen Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVIR) (formerly Biota Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), a pharmaceutical company that is developing the next generation of antivirals, today announced that management...

Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Quorum Health Corporation (QHC)

Sep 13, 2016 22:09 pm UTC| Business

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2016 -- Gainey McKenna Egleston announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Quorum Health Corporation (“Quorum Health” or the “Company”) (NYSE:QHC) in the United States District...

Liberty Property Trust Prices $400 Million of 3.25% Senior Notes Due 2026

Sep 13, 2016 21:40 pm UTC| Business

MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 13, 2016 -- Liberty Property Trust (NYSE:LPT), announced today that its limited partnership subsidiary, Liberty Property Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”), has priced a $400 million...

Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Sep 13, 2016 21:24 pm UTC| Business

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Sept. 13, 2016 -- The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTLD) announced today the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend. The $0.02 per share dividend will be paid on...

SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Health Care Officially Opens its Doors

Sep 13, 2016 21:20 pm UTC| Business

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 13, 2016 -- Today marked the official opening of the SECU Jim Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Health Care, the first inpatient and residential hospice facility of its kind to serve patients in...

Frequency Electronics Announces Agreement with Privet Fund and the Addition of Two New Board Members

Sep 13, 2016 21:07 pm UTC| Business

MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2016 -- Frequency Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:FEIM) announced that it has reached an agreement with Privet Fund LP, Privet Fund Management LLC and Ryan Levenson (collectively, the “Privet...

Tokio Marine HCC Adds to Primary Casualty Team

Sep 13, 2016 21:00 pm UTC| Business

HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2016 -- Tokio Marine HCC today announced the hiring of Paul D. Silverman to lead the Company’s Primary Casualty Division. Mr. Silverman brings over 30 years of underwriting and leadership experience...

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Economy

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...

Rio Tinto Eyes Potential Takeover of Lithium Producer Arcadium PLC

Rio Tinto Considers Arcadium Lithium PLC Takeover Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd has approached Arcadium Lithium PLC for a potential takeover, as confirmed by both companies on Monday. While no financial...

Samsung's Q3 Profits Expected to Jump 4X on Chip Demand, but AI Chip Lag Raises Concerns

Samsung Electronics is projected to report a four-fold increase in Q3 operating profit due to recovering chip demand. However, the companys slow move into the booming AI chip market may impact its future growth...

Japan Warns Against Speculative Forex Trading as Yen Falls Below 149 Per Dollar

Japan Warns Against Speculative Forex Trading Amid Yen Weakness Japans top currency diplomat issued a warning on Monday against speculative trading as the yen fell below 149 per dollar. Atsushi Mimura, the countrys...

Politics

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Separated?

Rumors are swirling again about the state of Donald and Melania Trumps marriage, with many questioning whether the couple has quietly separated. According to insiders, the former president and the former first lady have...

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Happily Married?

Rumors surrounding Donald Trump and Melania Trumps relationship have circulated for years, with many questioning whether their marriage is truly happy or merely a façade. Despite public appearances, sources close to...

Are Donald Trump's Parents Alive?

Donald Trumps rise to the presidency has been a widely discussed chapter in American political history, but what about the people who shaped him? Are Donald Trumps parents still alive? The answer may surprise those who...

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Getting a Divorce? Insider Reveals ‘Melania Is Ready to Walk Away'

Rumors about Donald Trump and Melania Trump heading for divorce have been circulating for years, but the chatter has only intensified in recent months. From speculations about Melanias absence at key events to reports of...

Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump Still Together?

Speculation about the status of Donald Trump and Melania Trumps marriage has been swirling for years. The former president and first lady, despite being thrust into the spotlight during Trumps presidency, have always...

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

Japan’s Metaplanet Goes All-In on Bitcoin, Grabs $6.92M in BTC and Sees Stock Rocket by 11%!

Japans Metaplanet is making waves again with a bold $6.92 million Bitcoin acquisition, propelling its BTC reserves to 640. The companys aggressive approach pushed its stock price up 11%, establishing it as a dominant force...

Cybertruck Owners Shocked as GEICO Drops Coverage—Tesla Drivers Scramble for Insurance

Cybertruck owners are stunned as GEICO cancels policies for Teslas 2024 model, citing non-compliance with underwriting guidelines. Frustrated drivers are now searching for insurers willing to cover their futuristic...

China Denies Massive Hack as US Telecom Giants Report Major Data Breach in Court Systems

A Chinese hacking group reportedly breached US telecom companies Verizon, ATT, and Lumen, accessing data from government surveillance systems. The Wall Street Journal reports that hackers maintained control of these...

Ethereum’s Bold Move: 50% Speed Boost, Block Delays Slashed, and Lower Fees in Sight!

Ethereums latest game-changing proposal, EIP-7781, promises to slash block delays by 33% while increasing network throughput by 50%. The upgrade is set to revolutionize Ethereums transaction speeds and reduce fees across...

Bitcoin ETFs on Brink of Toppling Satoshi Nakamoto’s Legendary $68 Billion BTC Fortress

With 4.68% of Bitcoins total supply now under their control, Bitcoin ETFs are set to topple Satoshi Nakamotos legendary $68.2 billion BTC holdings this month, marking a monumental moment for the crypto world. Bitcoin...