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Stewart Named Board Member on Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s Seattle Branch Board of Directors

Jan 11, 2018 22:05 pm UTC| Business

SEATTLE, Jan. 11, 2018 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco appointed Laura Lee (Laurie) Stewart, president and chief executive officer of Sound Community Bank / Sound Financial Bancorp, to its Seattle Branch...

Brookfield Asset Management Announces Pricing of US$650 Million 3.900% Notes Due January 25, 2028 and US$350 Million Re-Opening of 4.700% Notes Due September 20, 2047

Jan 11, 2018 22:04 pm UTC| Business

TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2018 -- Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (“Brookfield”) (TSX:BAM.A) (NYSE:BAM) (Euronext:BAMA) today announced the pricing of its previously announced public offering of notes due 2028 (the “2028...

Aradigm Reports Results of FDA Advisory Committee Meeting on Linhaliq

Jan 11, 2018 21:53 pm UTC| Business

HAYWARD, Calif., Jan. 11, 2018 -- Aradigm Corporation (NASDAQ:ARDM) (the “Company”) today announces that the Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee (ADAC) of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not recommend...

Imperial Reports 2017 Production and 2018 Production Targets

Jan 11, 2018 21:52 pm UTC| Business

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 11, 2018 -- Imperial Metals Corporation (the “Company”) (TSX:III) reports its 2017 metals production from all operations totaled 93.7 million pounds copper and 81,425 thousand ounces...

NI Holdings, Inc. Announces New Reportable Segments and New Quarterly Financial Supplement

Jan 11, 2018 21:48 pm UTC| Business

FARGO, N.D., Jan. 11, 2018 -- NI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:NODK) today announced new reportable segments to align with the company’s evolving financial reporting model as a new public company. “We are refining our...

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Announces Expanded Investment in Colleagues and Communities

Jan 11, 2018 21:38 pm UTC| Business

ITASCA, Ill., Jan. 11, 2018 -- First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (“First Midwest”) (NASDAQ:FMBI), the holding company of First Midwest Bank, announced today expanded investments in its colleagues and communities. These...

CFC To Host Conference Call on Fiscal Year 2018 Second-Quarter Financial Results

Jan 11, 2018 21:32 pm UTC| Business

DULLES, Va., Jan. 11, 2018 -- The National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) will hold an investor conference call and webcast on Tuesday, January 16, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. CFC Senior Vice...

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Economy

Wedbush Predicts Double-Digit Surge in Tech Stocks as AI Boom Drives Spending

Tech stocks are poised for a double-digit rally by the end of 2024, followed by an even stronger bull market in 2025, according to a report released Sunday by Wedbush analysts. After spending several weeks in Asia,...

Trump Targets Immigrants, Attacks Harris During Wisconsin Rally

Donald Trump on Saturday delivered a speech focusing on undocumented immigrants who have crossed the U.S. border illegally, with particular emphasis on violent crimes against young women. The Republican presidential...

China Central Bank Directs Mortgage Rate Cuts to Revitalize Property Market

Chinas central bank announced on Sunday that it will instruct commercial banks to reduce mortgage rates for existing home loans before October 31. This is part of a broader effort to support the countrys struggling...

Textile Retailers Face Challenges in Second Half, But Consumer Optimism Grows: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley analysts indicate that consumer optimism seems to be on the rise as the US presidential election approaches. The AlphaWise US Consumer Pulse Survey revealed Americans have a significantly more constructive...

Taiwan on Alert After Detecting China's Missile Launches

Taiwans Defence Ministry reported on Sunday that it was on alert after detecting multiple waves of missile firings deep within Chinas inland regions. The announcement follows a recent statement by China, claiming a...

Politics

Donald Trump Fires at Kamala Harris: ‘Rapists, Murderers, and Drug Dealers – Thank Her for Letting You Into America!’

In a blistering speech during a campaign rally in Ohio, former President Donald Trump unleashed a fiery tirade against Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing her of allowing criminals to flood into the United States...

Donald Trump Blasts Kamala Harris: ‘She Let in 13,099 Convicted Murderers and Opposes Finding Them – It’s Insane!’

In a fiery speech at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing her of letting thousands of convicted murderers into the United...

Donald Trump Declares: ‘Kamala Harris Erased Our Border – She Must Resign Immediately and Never Be President!’

In a fiery speech delivered at a rally in Arizona, former President Donald Trump issued a scathing rebuke of Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing her of erasing the border and demanding her resignation. Trump, who has...

Donald Trump Slams Kamala Harris: ‘Her Border Policies Have Led to Hundreds of Murders – She Must Be Prosecuted!’

Former President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally in Texas, accusing her of overseeing what he called the biggest crime story of our time through her handling of...

Donald Trump Blasts Kamala Harris in Shocking Rant: ‘Something Is Wrong with Her – She Was Born That Way!’

Former President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally, making controversial remarks about her mental fitness and suggesting that something is fundamentally wrong with her....

Science

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...

Starlink Reaches 4 Million Customers Globally as SpaceX Expands Operations and Services

SpaceXs Starlink has officially surpassed 4 million customers across more than 100 countries. This milestone was announced by SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell, who also outlined plans for expanding Starlinks satellite network...

SpaceX Enhances Crew Dragon Safety with Emergency Thruster Landing Capability for Crews

SpaceX has introduced a significant safety enhancement to its Crew Dragon spacecraft, allowing the use of thrusters for emergency landings if parachutes fail. This new feature will be active in the upcoming Crew 9 mission,...

SpaceX Nears 4 Million Starlink Customers and Invests $3 Billion in Texas Starship Development

SpaceX is on the verge of hitting four million Starlink customers, according to President Gwynne Shotwell. The company has invested $3 billion into Starship facilities in Texas, emphasizing the significance of Starship for...

SpaceX Criticizes FAA Over Licensing Delays and 'Inaccurate' Testimony in Congressional Hearing

SpaceX has called out the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for making incorrect and concerning claims during a congressional hearing. The tension centers around SpaceXs licensing challenges for Starship missions and...

Technology

Vitalik Buterin Sells 1,300 ETH; Ethereum Price Dips as Whales Buy the Dip

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sold over 1,300 ETH valued at $3.35 million in the past 12 days, according to on-chain data. As Buterin reduces his holdings, savvy traders are seizing the opportunity to buy the dip,...

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Soars: Whale Frenzy and Profit Surge Signal Explosive Price Rally Ahead!

Shiba Inus resurgence is fueled by a wave of whale transactions, and 56% of holders are now in profit. With bullish momentum growing, SHIB could be poised for an explosive price rally, setting the stage for new...

OpenAI Projects $5 Billion Loss Amid Surging ChatGPT Revenue and Upcoming Fee Increases

OpenAI expects a significant loss of $5 billion in 2024, despite skyrocketing ChatGPT revenue and planned fee increases. Documents reveal the AI startup anticipates tripling its income by 2025, with users facing rising...

Tesla’s Shanghai Megafactory Reaches 60% Completion, On Track for 2025 Megapack Production

Teslas Shanghai Megafactory is now 60% complete, with production of Megapack units set to begin in early 2025. The factory aims to match Teslas California facility in producing 40 GWh annually, continuing the companys...

China on Crypto Alert: Ex-Finance Minister Sounds Off After US Bitcoin ETF Shift

Lou Jiwei, Chinas former finance minister, has called for a thorough examination of cryptocurrency implications after the US approved Bitcoin ETFs, warning that digital currencies could destabilize global markets due to...