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AI regulation around the world
Countries and economic blocs around the world are at different stages of regulating artificial intelligence, from a relative "Wild West" in the United States to highly complex rules in the European Union.
Stocks rebound, dollar dips as Trump delay tariffs
Stock markets mostly rebounded and there strong gains for Mexico's peso and Canada's dollar Tuesday after Donald Trump said he would delay tariffs on imports from the US neighbours.
Tequila maker Diageo axes sales target on Trump tariffs
Diageo, the maker of Guinness stout and Johnnie Walker whisky, scrapped Tuesday a key performance target with President Donald Trump's tariff plans set to sour its US sales of tequila and Canadian spirits.
American VP Vance to attend Paris AI summit
US Vice President JD Vance will join top tech players in Paris next week at an artificial intelligence summit billed by France as a "wake-up call" for Europe in the global race for AI.
China imposes tariffs on US energy, autos in trade war retaliation
China said Tuesday it would impose tariffs on imports of US energy, vehicles and equipment, firing a return salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
Panama lawsuit requests axing Hong Kong firm's canal concession
Two Panamanian lawyers filed a complaint Monday to cancel the concession of a Hong Kong-based company for operating two ports on the Panama Canal, following US President Donald Trump's threats to seize the vital waterway.
OpenAI chief Altman signs deal with South Korea's Kakao after DeepSeek upset
OpenAI chief Sam Altman signed a deal with tech giant Kakao in South Korea on Tuesday as the US firm seeks new alliances after Chinese rival DeepSeek shook the global AI industry.
UBS profit beats forecast as Credit Suisse merger nears end
Swiss banking giant UBS posted better-than-expected fourth quarter results on Tuesday and confidently predicted its mega-merger with Credit Suisse would be substantially wrapped up by the end of 2026 as planned.
Nintendo cuts net profit forecast as Switch sales slow
Japanese video game giant Nintendo on Tuesday cut its annual net profit forecast after hardware and software sales for its Switch console fell in the first three quarters.
China says to probe Google over anti-monopoly violations
China on Tuesday said it would probe US tech giant Google over violations of anti-monopoly laws after Washington slapped 10 percent levies on Chinese goods.
China slaps tariffs on US energy, vehicles in trade war sparring
China said Tuesday it would slap tariffs on imports of US energy, vehicles and equipment, firing a return salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
OpenAI chief Altman inks deal with S. Korea's Kakao after DeepSeek upset
OpenAI chief Sam Altman inked a deal with tech giant Kakao in South Korea on Tuesday as the US firm seeks new alliances after Chinese rival DeepSeek shook the global AI industry.
How China could respond to Trump's new tariffs
From retaliatory tariffs on US goods like car parts and soy beans to controls on raw minerals essential for American manufacturing -- analysts say China has plenty of options if it wants to reply to fresh US levies.
Trump halts Canada and Mexico tariffs, China still targeted
US President Donald Trump delayed the start of tariffs on neighbors Mexico and Canada for a month Monday -- but China remained in the firing line for levies that are putting the global economy on edge.
Hundreds march in New York against Trump's trans policy
Hundreds of people protested in New York Monday against President Donald Trump's executive orders restricting treatment for transgender children, and reports that a local hospital group consequently cancelled appointments for two trans youths.
Musk's US government 'takeover' sounds alarm bells
Elon Musk has begun swinging his wrecking ball at the US government, with concerns growing over the unprecedented power that President Donald Trump has handed to the world's richest man.
Ecuadoran drug gangs turn to death saint for protection
Sporting gloves and a red ribbon to ward off evil, Ecuadoran police raiding a drug den apprehensively inspect an altar to Santa Muerte -- a Mexican death saint adopted by local gangs as their own talisman.
Gladstone Land Announces Gain on Exit from Northern Nebraska Farms
MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Gladstone Land Corporation (Nasdaq:LAND) ("Gladstone Land" or the "Company") announced that it has completed the sale of two farms in northern Nebraska for $12.0 million, representing a 9% increase over the farms' original purchase prices.
Horizon Space Acquisition II Corp. Announces the Separate Trading of its Ordinary Shares and Rights, Commencing on February 5, 2025
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Horizon Space Acquisition II Corp. (the "Company") (Nasdaq:HSPT), a blank check company, today announced that, commencing on February 5, 2025, holders of the 5,750,000 units (the "Units") sold in the Company's initial public offering (the "Offering") including Units sold upon a full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option, may elect to separately trade the ordinary shares and rights included in the Units. Any Units not separated will continue to trade on the NASDAQ Global Market ("NASDAQ") under the symbol "HSPTU." Any underlying ordinary shares and rights that are separated will trade on the NASDAQ under the symbols "HSPT" and "HSPTR," respectively. Holders of Units will need to have their brokers contact the Company's transfer agent, VStock Transfer, LLC, in order to separate the holders' Units into ordinary shares and rights.
ECM Releases Case Study on Benefits of PCB Stator Electric Motor Design for Data Centers Ahead of AHR Expo 2025
Adoption of PrintStator CAD and premium performance printed circuit board stator machines can reduce data center energy consumption and costs.
Phoenix Capital Group Changes Name to Phoenix Energy and Expands Dallas Presence
DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Phoenix Capital Group Holdings, LLC has officially changed its name to Phoenix Energy (formally "Phoenix Energy One, LLC"), marking a major milestone in its transformation from a mineral rights acquisition firm into a fully integrated energy enterprise. The company's new identity reflects its expanded operations across oil production, mineral rights, and non-operating working interests, as well as its commitment to driving innovation and growth in the domestic energy sector.
Beyond the Beach: RuffleButts Leads the Way in Sun Protection With UPF 50+ Swim & Activewear
With the launch of their new UPF 50+ activewear line, RuffleButts is setting the standard for sun protection in the children's swim & apparel markets.
The Philanthropy Network Partners With the Altruist Impact Accelerator to Provide Leadership, Management, and Fundraising Guidance to its Members
Partnership aims to dramatically increase social impact for tens of thousands of small to midsize nonprofits by 2030
Frost & Sullivan Report Highlights SMX's Plastic Cycle Token as a Next Generation Carbon Credit...With More Opportunities for Success
In the report, Frost & Sullivan note that, "The introduction of the Plastic Cycle Token into the market has the potential to revolutionize how businesses and consumers perceive and interact with plastic recycling. Economic incentives provided by the token system encourage increased rates of recycling and innovation in plastic use reduction strategies. Stakeholders along the entire value chain can participate, making for holistic change which is sustainable."
Empower Federal Credit Union Employs Process-Mapping and Robotic Process Automation with The Lab Consulting to Improve Efficiency, Boost Member Experience, and Enable Higher Levels of Employee Productivity
Innovative Credit Union Taps The Lab Consulting for End-to-End Process Mapping and Automation Implementation
Valsoft Enters the Latin American Market with the Acquisition of VHL Sistemas
Pioneering cloud-based solutions for notary management across Brazil
Photonic Integrated Circuit Market to Surpass US$50B by 2035, Says New IDTechEx Report
The importance of PICs in high-speed communication within AI data centers is leading to rapid growth in demand for PIC-enabled transceivers to help machine learning models grow ever-larger. Anticipation of the skyrocketing requirement for AI data centers is the key for market intelligence firm IDTechEx's prediction that the PIC market would hit a staggering US$54 billion in 2035 in its latest report, "Silicon Photonics and Photonic Integrated Circuits 2025-2035: Technologies, Market, Forecasts"
Caldwell Enhances Industrial Recruiting Capabilities with the Addition of Jonathan Rossotto
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced a major enhancement to its industrial recruiting capabilities with the addition of Jonathan Rossotto as a partner in the firm's Industrial Practice.
Prysmian Announces TransPowr(R) Bare Aluminum Conductors Available with Reduced Carbon Emission Technology, Recognized with Environmental Product Declarations
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Prysmian, a world leader in the energy transition and digital transformation, is now producing all TransPowr® bare aluminum conductors using green and recycled materials, including low carbon aluminum and recycled steel.
Tiderock Companies Completes First Shipment to Leading European Rail Company and Secures Additional Purchase Orders
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Tiderock Companies, Inc. ("we", "our", or the "Company"), (OTC PINK:TDRK) a leading innovator in advanced composite materials, is proud to announce the successful completion of its first shipment to one of the top companies in the European rail industry. This milestone marks a significant achievement in Tiderock's commitment to expanding its global footprint and delivering high-performance solutions to critical infrastructure sectors.
Greene Concepts Forms Alliance and Partnership With Prevail Water to Address Domestic Water Scarcity in the U.S.
MARION, NC / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Greene Concepts Inc. (OTC PINK:INKW) is proud to announce an alliance and partnership with Prevail Water. This partnership focuses on:
Alset AI Announces Marketing and Investor Awareness Campaign
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / Alset AI Ventures Inc.(TSXV:GPUS) (OTC PINK:ALSCF) (FSE:1R60, WKN:A3ESVQ)("Alset AI" or the "Company") an artificial intelligence (AI) venture company advancing innovation through strategic investment and cloud computing solutions, announces the engagement of several corporate awareness providers as part of its commitment to enhancing visibility, expanding its shareholder base, and solidifying its position as a pioneer in AI high-performance computing ("HPC").