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Balkan journalists battle deluge of malicious lawsuits
Serbian journalist Radmilo Markovic has gone over every full stop and comma of an article about the powerful mayor of Belgrade that has landed him in court.
Indonesia's new coal phase-out goal sets 'daunting task'
Meeting Indonesia's pledge to phase out coal power in just 15 years and reach net-zero emissions by mid-century is a "daunting task" that will require immediate and ambitious action, experts warn.
Argentina's Milei touts US trade deal, says 'happy times' ahead
Argentine President Javier Milei promised Tuesday that inflation will soon be "little more than a bad memory" and vowed to pursue a free trade deal with the United States next year.
Asian markets mixed ahead of US inflation data, eyes on China
Markets diverged on Wednesday ahead of US inflation data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision next week, while traders were also keeping tabs on Beijing hoping for more economic support measures.
Ecuadoran workers accuse 'monster' Japanese company of exploitation
Ex-employees of a Japanese textile company in Ecuador told Tuesday of their dire living and working conditions, after the country's constitutional court ruled the firm kept its staff in a slave-like setting.
Nippon Steel slams 'inappropriate' politics in US deal
Nippon Steel on Wednesday slammed the "inappropriate" role of politics after Bloomberg News reported that President Joe Biden would block its planned takeover of US Steel.
HireRoad Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification, Strengthening Commitment to Cyber Security
Global HR Leader Partners with CyberCX to Achieve Prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification, Showcasing Commitment to Advanced Cyber Security Standards
RETRANSMISSION: SOLO(TM) Micro Modular Reactor Takes Over Wall Street: At NYSE, SOLO Redefines the Future of Clean Energy with Existing, Validated, and Qualified 1MWe Nuclear Technology
Terra Innovatum Makes Global Debut Interviewing at NYSE to Introduce SOLO™: The World's First Micro Modular Nuclear Reactor Set for Commercial Launch by 2028
Clear Start Tax Shows How $32,000 IRS Debt Was Settled Down to Only $100 Through This Government Program
Discover How Clear Start Tax Turned a Complex Tax Debt Challenge Into a Success Story
Valsoft Strengthens Life Sciences Portfolio with the Acquisition of CRM Leader Exeevo
Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, has acquired Exeevo, a unified CRM solution for sales, marketing, medical, and service teams built on Microsoft technology.
Heaven Can Wait First Aid Wins Consumer Choice Award for Health & Safety Training in Toronto
Consumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces Heaven Can Wait First Aid as the top provider in the Health & Safety Training category in Toronto. This prestigious award recognizes businesses with exceptional service, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
Global stocks mostly fall ahead of ECB, US inflation data
Global stock markets mostly retreated Tuesday as traders eyed looming US inflation data and a key European interest rate call amid global political upheaval.
Biden says Trump economic plan will be 'disaster'
Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Tuesday branded his successor Donald Trump's economic plans a "disaster," in a speech hailing his own legacy.
New York appeals dismissed PepsiCo plastic pollution suit
New York state this week appealed the dismissal of a pollution lawsuit against soda giant PepsiCo, accusing its single-use plastic packaging of posing a scourge on waterways and public health.
US disburses $20 bn Ukraine loan backed by profits from Russian assets
The United States announced Tuesday that it has disbursed a $20 billion loan for Ukraine backed by the interest earned on frozen Russian assets, as part of a $50 billion G7 support package.
World stock markets diverge as rate calls loom
Global stock markets diverged Tuesday as traders eyed looming US inflation data and a key European interest rate call amid global political upheaval.
Airlines chief says jet manufacturers need to deliver
World airlines are "cautiously optimistic" for 2025, the industry body's head told AFP on Tuesday, while slamming the big plane manufacturers for not delivering new aircraft fast enough.
Boeing resumes production at Seattle plants after strike
Boeing has resumed production on the 737 MAX after a nearly three-month stoppage due to a lengthy labor strike in the Seattle region.
World stock markets mixed as rate calls loom, geopolitics weighs
Global stock markets were mixed Tuesday as traders eyed looming US inflation data and a key European interest rate call amid global political upheaval.
US firms up $6.2 bn Micron funding to boost chipmaking
US President Joe Biden's administration finalized nearly $6.2 billion in funding for Micron Technology on Tuesday, firming up a deal to boost domestic semiconductor production before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
UK pledges to cut government spending waste
UK government departments must find efficiency savings of five percent, finance minister Rachel Reeves insisted Tuesday, vowing to take an "iron fist" to public-spending waste.
Air passenger numbers to top five billion in 2025: IATA
Air passenger numbers are forecast to top five billion for the first time next year and the sector's revenues will break the trillion-dollar barrier, the global aviation body IATA said on Tuesday.
Stellantis, Chinese firm CATL plan $4bn battery plant in Spain
Car giant Stellantis and Chinese manufacturer CATL said Tuesday they would build a $4.3-billion factory to make electric vehicle batteries in Spain, the latest bid to boost Europe's troubled EV drive.
'Huge demand': Portugal dreams of becoming medical cannabis hub
"We should be the new El Dorado of medical cannabis production," said agronomist Jose Martins as dozens of workers harvested marijuana in bright sunshine at a farm in southeastern Portugal.
China's Xi warns 'no winners' in trade war with US
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Tuesday that there would be "no winners" in a trade war with the United States and vowed the country would hit its growth goals for the year.
The trial of a king: ancient royal ritual in Cameroon promotes peace
Chatter muffled as members of a secret society, masked and garbed in honey-coloured robes, entered the court of Foumban, the historic capital of a centuries-old kingdom nestled in hilly northwestern Cameroon.
Hong Kong, Shanghai rally on China optimism as Seoul rebounds
Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Tuesday after China pledged to adopt a looser monetary policy to revive the stuttering economy, while Seoul rebounded after days of losses fuelled by the brief declaration of martial law by South Korea's president.
Gladstone Investment Corporation Prices Public Offering of 7.875% Notes due 2030
Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN) (the "Company") today announced that it priced a public offering of $110.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% Notes due 2030 (the "Notes") on December 10, 2024. The Notes will mature on February 1, 2030 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company's option on or after February 1, 2027. The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 7.875% per year payable quarterly on February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 of each year, beginning February 1, 2025. The Company also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $16.5 million in aggregate principal amount of Notes to cover overallotments, if any. The Company expects to list the Notes on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the trading symbol "GAINI" within 30 days of issuance. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Lucid Capital Markets, LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for this offering. InspereX LLC, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and Wedbush Securities Inc. are acting as co-managers for this offering.
abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. (AEF) Announces Results Of Strategic Review Including: Changes To The Fund’s Name And Investment Strategy, A 20% Tender Offer And Renewed Performance-based Conditional Tender Offer Policy, And An Increase To Managed Distribution Policy
abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE American:AEF) announces results of a strategic review conducted by the Fund's Board of Directors (the "Board") at a meeting held today.
abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (ACP) Announces Change to Monthly Distribution Expected to be Maintained for at Least the Next 12 Months
abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE:ACP) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, announced today that it has reduced its monthly distribution from US 10 cents per share to US 7.75 cents per share, commencing with the distribution payable on January 10, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 30, 2024 (ex-dividend date December 30, 2024).
Abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund 5.25% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares Declare Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Trustees of abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund (the "Fund"), has declared a cash distribution of $0.328125 per share of the Fund's 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares (NYSE:ACP PRA) ("Series A Preferred Shares"). The distribution is payable on December 31, 2024, to holders of Series A Preferred Shares of record on December 20, 2024 (ex-dividend date December 20, 2024).
Valsoft Corporation Expands in the Construction Software Industry With the Acquisition of Buildsoft
Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Buildsoft, a pioneer in estimating, takeoff, and tender management solutions for the construction industry, serving Australia and international markets for over 40 years.