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US stocks finish gloomy week on positive note
Wall Street stocks finished a downcast week on a positive note Friday on a mixed day for global equities, while bitcoin slid below $80,000 for the first time since November.
Why Mexican manufacturers seem unfazed by threat of Trump tariffs
If US President Donald Trump is to be taken at his word, Mexican imports to the United States will be hit with 25-percent tariffs on Tuesday.
Nigeria president says end in sight for economic crisis
Nigeria is heading towards the "light at the end of the tunnel" as the country grinds through the second year of a cost-of-living crisis, President Bola Tinubu said Friday.
Italy breaks 'taboo' with push to revive nuclear
Italy's cabinet opened the door Friday to a return to nuclear power, aiming to overturn nearly 40 years of opposition -- though experts say any revival is at least a decade away.
Microsoft retires Skype, internet call pioneer
Microsoft on Friday announced it was retiring Skype, the online voice and video call pioneer that the tech titan acquired in 2011.
Wild AI, a royal letter and big hugs - a week in Trumpworld
President Donald Trump closed out a packed week at the White House after hosting a string of eager-to-please guests, and generating the usual eye-popping menu of news items.
US Fed's favored inflation gauge cooled slightly in January
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure cooled slightly in January, according to government data published Friday, although it remained stuck above the bank's long-term target.
UK firms cautiously optimistic on US trade deal prospects
Hopes of a trade deal between Britain and the United States, reignited by President Donald Trump's positive comments after meeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week, prompted cautious optimism Friday from a UK business sector keen to avoid tariffs.
Stocks weighed down by Crypto 'meltdown', tariff uncertainty
Bitcoin slumped below $80,000 on Friday for the first time since November, while equities diverged following President Donald Trump's latest volley of tariffs.
Over 200 defective Paris Olympics and Paralympics medals to be replaced
The French Mint has received 220 requests to replace medals won at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, it told AFP on Friday.
Man, 90, suspected of killing two in Belgium nursing home
A 90-year-old man accused of killing his wife three years ago is suspected of stabbing to death two elderly residents of a nursing home in Belgium, officials said Friday.
Stock markets mostly retreat as tariff uncertainty weighs
Asian stock markets slumped and Europe mostly retreated Friday after President Donald Trump's latest volley of tariffs, though London edged higher amid hopes of a US-UK trade deal.
Liverpool post £57 mn loss for 2023/24 season after Champions League absence
Liverpool on Friday posted a loss before tax of £57 million ($72 million) for the 2023/24 season as their Champions League absence and soaring administrative costs took a toll.
Huge protests, strikes paralyse Greece on train crash anniversary
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Athens and other Greek cities to mark the second anniversary of the country's worst rail tragedy as strikes caused a general standstill.
Asian markets thumped as Trump tariff salvo fans fresh fears
Asian markets tumbled on Friday as US President Donald Trump's volley of tariff measures sparked fresh fears about a global trade war that could hammer struggling economies.
Off leash: China's pet industry shines in ailing economy
Patterned poop bags, frilly dog dresses and exotic animals including wombats and meerkats were on display at a bustling pet expo in Beijing, where the industry continues to thrive despite a sluggish economy.
Nigerians displaced as rents double in inflation-hit Lagos
Nigeria's economic crisis is hitting renters in Lagos hard as landlords pass down the costs of spiralling inflation -- pushing residents further out, upending children's education and adding to workers' already infamous commutes.
China vows response to latest US tariffs also targeting Canada, Mexico
China on Friday vowed to take "all necessary countermeasures" after US President Donald Trump said he would impose an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports.
Worry, confusion as Vietnam slashes public jobs
Senior Vietnamese official Nguyen Linh believes he has much more to give in the job he has worked his whole life but will soon retire as part of a radical government cost-cutting drive approved last week.
Asian markets tumble as Trump tariff salvo fans fresh fears
Asian markets tracked losses across the world Friday as US President Donald Trump's volley of tariff measures sparked fresh fears about a global trade war that could hammer struggling economies.
China's leaders gather to hash out Trump tariff battle plans
China's leadership convenes next week for closed-door meetings to hammer out plans to shield the ailing economy from tariffs and trade threats from US President Donald Trump.
'With Love, Meghan': what's behind Markle's new rebranding?
Meghan Markle makes her Netflix comeback next week with a new lifestyle series that paints a rosy picture of domestic life.
Trading halted in troubled Australian casino firm
Trading in troubled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment was paused on Friday as the company sought to free up enough cash to keep afloat.
Free Capital for Your Business: How to Tap into Grants for Small Business Growth
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2025 / Securing funding is one of the most significant challenges small business owners face. While loans and investors are common sources of capital, grants are an often forgotten alternative-offering free money that doesn't need to be repaid. However, successfully getting grants for small businesses requires research, preparation, and strategic planning.
5 Tips for Opening Your First Banking Account
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2025 / Opening your first banking account is an exciting milestone - like landing your first job or passing your driver's test. But with so many options available, choosing where to apply can also feel daunting.
Arvana Updates Application Information For OTCQB Venture Market
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2025 / Arvana Inc. (OTC PINK:AVNI) updates the application for quotation on the OTCQB, which was announced May 21, 2024.
WGL Energy Expands into New Jersey with Retail Energy Offerings
Commercial and industrial customers can now access WGL Energy’s electricity, natural gas, and renewable options, with residential offerings to follow
PureCycle Announces Preliminary Court Approval of Shareholder Derivative Settlement
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2025 / PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCT), a U.S.-based company revolutionizing plastic recycling, today, announced that on February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued an order granting preliminary approval of a settlement to resolve shareholder derivative lawsuits and certain shareholder demand letters. In accordance with the Court's order preliminarily approving the settlement, PureCycle is making disclosure of the settlement to its shareholders in the Notice of Proposed Settlement of Stockholder Derivative Matters, Hearing Thereon, and Right to Appear (Notice) attached hereto. The Notice, along with a copy of the full Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement, can also be found on the investor relations section of PureCycle's website at the following web addresses: PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT).
South Plains Petroleum, Inc. Offers 10% Convertible Bonds to Fund Texas and Louisiana Well Development
HARRISON, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2025 / Joe D'Amico, Chairman and CEO of South Plains Petroleum, Inc., (www.southplainspetroleuminc.com) who recently joined the Board of Metawells, announced today that South Plains Petroleum, Inc. has issued a new convertible bond to fund further development of the Company's oil producing properties in the eastern Permian Basin of Texas and the development of a salt water disposal well in south Louisiana that will allow the Company to restart production from several highly productive oil and gas wells that are currently shut in because of the high cost of disposing of the saltwater that the wells also produce.
Calidi Biotherapeutics and OS Therapies Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV
ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2025 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American:CLDI) and OS Therapies Inc. (NYSE American:OSTX) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, March 1, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.
Aehr Announces Shipment of Initial FOX-XP Wafer-Level Burn-In System for Advanced AI Processors
FREMONT, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2025 / Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:AEHR), a worldwide supplier of semiconductor test and burn-in equipment, today announced it has completed shipment of its first FOX-XP™ wafer level burn-in system for an artificial intelligence (AI) customer, delivering its high-power FOX-XP system and multiple proprietary WaferPakTM Contactors for production wafer level test and burn-in of advanced AI processors.
interface.ai Unveils Q1 2025 Release: Transforming Banking AI with Dynamic Knowledge, Cloned AI Voices, and Device Biometric Authentication
SAN JOSE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2025 / interface.ai is thrilled to announce its Q1 2025 product release, introducing a suite of new innovations designed to enhance AI-driven member & customer interactions. This release brings next-level automation, security, and personalization to financial institutions, delivering smarter self-service, seamless authentication, and AI-driven efficiency.