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The UPS Store Survey Finds Two Thirds of Americans Dream of Opening a Small Business

Apr 30, 2018 15:00 pm UTC| Business

SAN DIEGO, April 30, 2018 -- The UPS Store, Inc. released the findings of their first annual “Inside Small Business Survey” today, which found that 66 percent of respondents dream of opening a small business. Part of...

Vishay Intertechnology Launches New SensorXplorer™ Starter Kit

Apr 30, 2018 15:00 pm UTC| Business

MALVERN, Pa., April 30, 2018 -- The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) has introduced a new demo kit that allows users to test drive Vishay’s ambient light, proximity, UVA light, and RGBW...

Solutran Announces Agreement with Walmart and Sam’s Club for S3 Rewards Platform

Apr 30, 2018 15:00 pm UTC| Business

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, April 30, 2018 -- Solutran today announced that Walmart has agreed to join the S3™ Platform Preferred Retailer Network to accept rewards issued by major health plans and providers starting in the second...

Sutter Takes Part in the Transformation of Breast Cancer Surgery in Northern California: ‘Moving Beyond Wires’ for Tumor Localization

Apr 30, 2018 15:00 pm UTC| Business

BURLINGAME, Calif., April 30, 2018 -- Sutter Health, a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare network in Northern California, announced its collaboration with Cianna Medical and the SAVI SCOUT® Wire-Free Radar Breast...

Avera eCARE CEO Deanna Larson Named ATA Woman of the Year

Apr 30, 2018 15:00 pm UTC| Business

SIOUX FALLS, April 30, 2018 -- Deanna Larson, Chief Executive Officer of Avera eCARE® based in Sioux Falls, S.D., has been named Woman of the Year by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA). ...

Lucky Minerals Executes Definitive Agreement for Acquisition of Goldmindex and Its 54,985 Hectares of Contiguous Mineral Concessions in the Heart of Ecuador’s Main Mining Province

Apr 30, 2018 15:00 pm UTC| Business

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 30, 2018 -- Lucky Minerals Inc. (TSX.V:LJ) (OTCQB:LKMNF) (FRA:8LM) (“Lucky” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, further to the Company’s news release of April 11, 2018, it...

VistaJet Consolidates Its Global Leading Position and Grows 22% in 2017

Apr 30, 2018 14:58 pm UTC| Business

Key highlights for full year ending 31 December 2017: VistaJet Global 6000 ...

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Economy

U.S. Unleashes New Iran Sanctions, Targets Oil, Crypto and Trade Networks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a sweeping new sanctions campaign against Iran on Monday, targeting Tehrans oil exports, military procurement, cyber operations and international financial networks while...

Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Rebounds on Iran Sanctions

Asian currencies slipped on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar staged a modest rebound, with investors weighing expanded U.S. sanctions on Iran, elevated Treasury yields and upcoming Federal Reserve policy signals. The U.S. Dollar...

Asian Stocks Slip Ahead of Nvidia Earnings and US Inflation Data

Asian stocks mostly fell Tuesday as technology shares came under renewed pressure, while geopolitical uncertainty and upcoming U.S. economic data encouraged investors to reduce risk. The MSCI AC Asia Pacific index dropped...

Fed Chair Warsh to Speak at Pivotal Jackson Hole Symposium Amidst Economic Headwinds

With Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh presenting the opening speech on August 28, the approaching Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium set for August 2729 promises to be a major event in world economics. Renowned for...

US-Canada Tariff War Escalates With 50% Auto Duties

The U.S.-Canada trade war has intensified since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, disrupting decades of economic cooperation and hitting industries including steel, aluminum, automobiles, lumber...

Politics

Zelenskiy Sees U.S. Mediation Window for Ukraine Peace Through Summer 2027

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy believes there is a window for U.S.-led mediation to help end the Russia-Ukraine war by the end of summer 2027, as Kyiv works with American and European officials on a new peace...

Iran Vows Retaliation as U.S. Expands Sanctions Pressure

Iran has vowed to retaliate against expanded U.S. sanctions aimed at restricting Tehrans access to the global economy, while expressing confidence that major trading partners, including China and Russia, will resist...

UK, France Pledge Stronger Military Support for Ukraine

Britain and France pledged stronger military support for Ukraine on Monday, including faster air defence deliveries and access to classified missile technology, as Kyiv marked the 35th anniversary of its independence....

Pakistan, Iran Report Progress in Talks to End U.S.-Israeli War

Pakistan and Iran have reported significant progress in diplomatic talks aimed at preventing further escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and finding a path toward a negotiated end to the conflict. Pakistans Interior...

New Zealand Labour Backs Social Media Ban for Under-16s

New Zealands main opposition Labour Party said Tuesday it will support a proposed social media ban for children under 16, giving Prime Minister Christopher Luxon a potential path to advance the legislation despite...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Google Expands Gemini Enterprise With AI Tools for Legal Sector

Google has expanded its Gemini Enterprise artificial intelligence platform with new tools designed for lawyers and law firms, intensifying competition among major technology companies seeking a larger share of the growing...

Luxshare Shares Rise as First-Half Profit Jumps 18%

Luxshare Precision Industry shares gained on Monday after the major Apple supplier reported strong first-half earnings and projected double-digit profit growth for the first nine months of the year, supported by expanding...

Nvidia Options Price in $280 Billion Earnings Swing

Nvidia options traders are preparing for a potentially massive market reaction when the AI chip giant reports second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, with derivatives pricing suggesting a roughly $280 billion shift in the...

SK Hynix Shares Fall as Workers Reject Wage Deal

SK Hynix shares declined on Tuesday after union members narrowly voted against a tentative wage agreement, forcing the South Korean chipmaker and its workers to return to negotiations over pay and performance incentives....

Unitree Shares Plunge 45% After Blockbuster IPO, Raising China Tech Bubble Fears

Unitree shares have plunged about 45% from their post-IPO highs, raising concerns about a potential robotics stock bubble, retail investor losses and weaknesses in Chinas listing system. The Chinese humanoid robot maker...