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CallMiner Honors Speech Analytics Professionals at LISTEN 2017 Conference for Users and Customer Engagement Professionals

Nov 08, 2017 14:12 pm UTC| Business

Waltham, MA, Nov. 08, 2017 -- CallMiner, the leader in speech and customer engagement analytics, held its ninth annual LISTEN 2017 conference, October 25-27. During the event, LISTEN awards were presented to analysts...

Food Additives Market: Huge Growth Opportunities for Synthetic Food Additives Lie in Developing Nations

Nov 08, 2017 14:11 pm UTC| Business

Albany, New York, Nov. 08, 2017 -- The global food additives market is fragmented with large number of players such as Archer Daniels Midland Company (U.S.), E.I. DuPont (U.S.), Cargill, Incorporated (U.S.), Kerry Group...

Lithium Exploration Group Poised to Take Advantage of Saudi Arabian Turmoil and the Impact on Global Oil Markets

Nov 08, 2017 14:08 pm UTC| Business

PHOENIX, Nov. 08, 2017 -- The CEO of Lithium Exploration Group Inc. (USOTC:LEXG) believes that the recent unrest in Saudi Arabia, the leading OPEC producer, will finally unlock the price increase that the oil market has...

Willis Towers Watson and e2Value to collect unique characteristics that property insurers use to determine replacement cost

Nov 08, 2017 14:05 pm UTC| Business

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 08, 2017 -- Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WLTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced a strategic alliance with e2Value®, a provider of web-based property...

Aquinox Pharmaceuticals Announces Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results

Nov 08, 2017 14:05 pm UTC| Business

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 08, 2017 -- Aquinox Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Aquinox”) (NASDAQ:AQXP), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company discovering and developing targeted therapeutics in disease areas of...

On Fly Green Day, Eight Airlines Fly with Gevo’s Jet Fuel from O’Hare

Nov 08, 2017 14:02 pm UTC| Business

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 08, 2017 -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEVO), announced today that its alcohol-to-jet fuel (ATJ) derived from renewable isobutanol is being used today by eight commercial airlines for Fly Green Day,...

May the Best Friend Win! Zynga Launches Words With Friends 2 to Global Audiences

Nov 08, 2017 14:02 pm UTC| Business

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 08, 2017 -- Today, Zynga (Nasdaq:ZNGA), a leading social game developer, announced the launch of Words With Friends 2, a next-generation take on the world’s most popular mobile word game. With...

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Economy

New U.S. Sanctions on Russian Oil Disrupt Global Market Dynamics

China and India are set to increase oil imports from the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas following new U.S. sanctions targeting Russian oil producers and shipping. These sanctions, imposed on companies like Gazprom...

Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S. Sanctions on Russian Crude Exports

Oil prices extended gains on Monday, with Brent crude surpassing $81 per barrel, its highest level in over four months. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also climbed, reaching $78.10 per barrel. This marks a...

FxWirePro- Major economic events for the week

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Biden Administration Pauses Enforcement of Nippon Steel’s Bid for U.S. Steel

The Biden administration has decided to delay enforcing an executive order requiring Nippon Steel to withdraw its $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel. In a statement on Saturday, U.S. Steel revealed that the parties now have...

Commodities Set for Recovery in 2025 Amid Improved Economic Outlook

Commodities are poised for a rebound in 2025 as macroeconomic challenges that hindered growth in 2024 become supportive tailwinds, according to Wells Fargo analysts. Elevated interest rates and economic uncertainties...

Politics

Biden Vows Action to Free Americans Detained by Taliban

President Joe Biden assured families of three Americans detained in Afghanistan since 2022 that his administration remains committed to securing their release. The White House confirmed ongoing negotiations with the...

Japan's Ishiba Presses Biden to Address Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Deal Concerns

Japans Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has urged U.S. President Joe Biden to address concerns surrounding Nippon Steels $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel. The request came during an online meeting with Biden and...

Scott Bessent Prepares for Treasury Secretary Role, Plans Divestments

President-elect Donald J. Trumps nominee for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, is preparing to divest from numerous funds and investments to avoid potential conflicts of interest, according to The New York Times. In a...

Biden Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pope Francis

President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the highest U.S. civilian honor, in a phone call Saturday. This marked the first time Biden, 82, presented the medal with...

Trump Envoy Meets Netanyahu to Advance Gaza Ceasefire Efforts

U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, focusing on efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, Netanyahus office reported. Following...

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

Jeff Bezos Optimistic About Space Agenda Amid SpaceX Rivalry

Jeff Bezos, founder of Blue Origin, expressed optimism about the U.S. space agenda under President-elect Donald Trump, dismissing concerns that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk might leverage his ties with Trump for personal gain....

Chinese Gaming Giants Tencent and NetEase Make Global Strides

December 2024 marks a pivotal moment for Chinese video game developers, as Tencent Holdings (OTC:TCEHY) and NetEase Inc (NASDAQ:NTES) achieve global success with their latest titles, Path of Exile 2 and Marvel Rivals,...

Energy Sector Outlook 2025: AI's Role and Market Dynamics

Raymond James analysts provided a cautious outlook for the energy sector in 2025, highlighting mixed market signals and emerging trends. Despite two years of underperformance, midstream stocks showed resilience in 2024,...

Autonomous Vehicles: The Next Technological Revolution

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are poised to revolutionize transportation, much like the transition from horses to cars, according to Siddharth Mehta, Senior Director at AI computing firm Tenstorrent and former Waymo product...

Zuckerberg Meets Trump Amid Meta's Strategic Shift

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, according to Semafor. Both Meta and Trumps transition team declined to comment on the meeting when approached by...