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Marijuana Investors Hear Pitches from Dozens of Start-ups in Vegas Nov 12-14

Nov 10, 2017 16:02 pm UTC| Business

Las Vegas, NV, Nov. 10, 2017 -- On the heels of the makers of Corona making a $190 million investment into a cannabis company, more than 200 high net-worth investors from around the world will gather in Toronto at the...

AMERICAN VALOR: A SALUTE TO OUR HEROES AIRS VETERANS DAY WEEKEND

Nov 10, 2017 15:54 pm UTC| Business

Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 2017 -- The American Veterans Center’s annual holiday television special, American Valor: A Salute to Our Heroes will be nationally syndicated to more than 100 million households, including a...

TÜV Rheinland Joins Forces with GIGA to Simplify and Accelerate the Design of Sustainable Buildings

Nov 10, 2017 15:49 pm UTC| Business

BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2017 -- GREENBUILD 2017 -- TÜV Rheinland, the global testing and certification leader, today announced it has partnered with the international standards organization GIGA (Global Innovations Green...

PCL Receives 2017 Ingenious Award for Business Intelligence

Nov 10, 2017 15:34 pm UTC| Business

Edmonton, Alberta, Nov. 10, 2017 -- The PCL family of companies is pleased to announce that PCL’s Project Analytics initiative has been recognized by the Information and Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) with a...

Guaranteed Rate Named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for Seventh Year

Nov 10, 2017 15:31 pm UTC| Business

Chicago, Nov. 10, 2017 -- Chicago (November 10, 2017) -- Guaranteed Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the nation, was named to the 2017 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces list, making the top ten in the...

Symposium and Panel Discussion on Nymox's Fexapotide To Be Held at American Urological Association North Central Section Annual Meeting in Scottsdale AZ November 15

Nov 10, 2017 15:30 pm UTC| Business

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J., Nov. 10, 2017 -- Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation (NASDAQ:NYMX) is pleased to report that a Symposium on Fexapotide Triflutate studies will be held at the Annual Meeting of the American...

Inovio Pharmaceuticals Presents Immuno-Oncology Advancements At Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Conference

Nov 10, 2017 15:27 pm UTC| Business

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Nov. 10, 2017 -- Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:INO) today announced that two of its cancer immunotherapies demonstrated antigen-specific T-cell stimulation in phase 1 studies. INO-3112 (now...

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Economy

Wall Street Analysts Weigh in on Latest NFP Data

Wall Street analysts are closely analyzing the latest Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) data, which offers crucial insights into the U.S. labor market. The report revealed a robust job creation figure, exceeding economists...

Bank of America Signals End to Fed Rate Cuts Amid Robust Job Market

Bank of America (BofA) has revised its forecast, stating the Federal Reserves rate-cutting cycle has concluded. This shift follows a stronger-than-expected December jobs report, which revealed a substantial payroll...

Stocks Slide as Strong Jobs Report Sparks Fed Rate Pause Concerns

The SP 500 plunged 1.6% on Friday after a stronger-than-expected December jobs report heightened fears of a prolonged Federal Reserve rate pause. The Dow Jones dropped 707 points (1.7%), while the NASDAQ Composite also...

EU Probes Musk's X Over Talk With AfD Leader Amid Election Concerns

Elon Musks planned discussion with Alice Weidel, leader of Germanys far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, on his platform X is under scrutiny by the European Commission. This comes ahead of Germanys upcoming...

BlackRock Seeks FDIC Oversight Deadline Extension to March

BlackRock, the worlds largest asset manager, is requesting an extension on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) oversight deadline to March. The move comes as the company navigates regulatory complexities tied...

Politics

Biden Calls for Enhanced Cybersecurity to Counter Escalating Threats

President Joe Biden is introducing an executive order to strengthen cybersecurity standards for federal agencies and contractors, targeting vulnerabilities exposed by recent cyberattacks linked to China. The order,...

Liberal Party Seeks Trudeau's Replacement as Leadership Race Heats Up

Canadas Liberal Party is in search of a new leader following Prime Minister Justin Trudeaus announcement to step down. The winner will be revealed on March 9. Top contenders include prominent figures with extensive...

Japan’s Foreign Minister to Attend Trump’s Inauguration

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya is set to attend Donald Trumps January 20 inauguration for his second term as U.S. president, marking a historic first for a Japanese cabinet member. According to Japans Nikkei...

Biden Extends Deportation Relief for 900,000 Immigrants Ahead of Trump's Return

President Joe Bidens administration has renewed deportation protections for 900,000 immigrants from Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine, and Sudan through the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. This move extends their...

Maduro Sworn in for Controversial Third Term Amid Election Dispute

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in power since 2013, was inaugurated for a third term despite an ongoing election dispute and international backlash. The July election, declared in Maduros favor by Venezuelas...

Science

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

Public Health Experts Warn of ‘Quad-Demic’ as Flu, COVID, RSV, and Norovirus Threaten Winter Surge

Public health experts are raising alarms over a potential quad-demic this winter, with flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus all expected to surge simultaneously. This unprecedented convergence of...

Philippines' 'Missile Acquisition' Plan Provokes China's 'Arms Race' Warning

The Philippines has announced plans to acquire the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system to bolster its maritime defense capabilities. This decision has elicited strong reactions from China, which warns that such a move...

Technology

Optimistic Outlook for Chipmakers in 2025 Driven by AI Demand

Mizuho analysts project a positive 2025 for chipmakers, supported by robust artificial intelligence (AI) demand, data center expansion, and advancements in networking and memory chips. This optimism persists despite...

TSMC December Sales Surge 57.8%, Driven by AI Demand

TSMC (NYSE:TSM), the worlds leading contract chipmaker, posted a 57.8% year-on-year jump in December sales, reaching T$278.16 billion ($8.44 billion). This sharp growth highlights robust demand from the booming artificial...

Tesla Unveils Redesigned Model Y in China to Compete in Crowded EV Market

Tesla has introduced a revamped Model Y in China, aiming to recapture market share from competitors like Xiaomi. Priced at 263,500 yuan ($35,900), the updated Model Y is 5.4% more expensive than its predecessor. Deliveries...

Elon Musk Offers Starlink Aid Amid LA Wildfires, Criticizes California's Crisis Management

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX would provide free Starlink terminals to wildfire-stricken areas in Los Angeles. The Tesla CEO shared on social media platform X that the terminals would be delivered by Thursday morning to...

Elon Musk’s Controversial EU Clashes Amid DSA Investigation

Elon Musk hosting Alice Weidel, leader of Germanys far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, on his X platform has drawn scrutiny from the European Commission. This move coincides with heightened EU efforts to curb...