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Oil Prices Climb as Trump's Venezuela Blockade Raises Supply Risks
Oil prices rose more than 1.5% after Trump ordered a total blockade of all sanctioned tankers to and from Venezuela, raising risks of prolonged supply disruptions in the region.
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Oil Prices Climb as Trump's Venezuela Blockade Raises Supply Risks
Oil prices rose more than 1.5% on Wednesday after President Trump ordered a total blockade of all sanctioned tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, raising risks of prolonged supply disruptions in the region.
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Diageo to Sell Kenyan Drinks Stakes to Japan's Asahi for $2.3 Billion
The deal gives East African Breweries an enterprise value of $4.8 billion, according to Diageo.
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OptimizeRx Continues Expansion of the Company's Point-Of-Care Network
WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OptimizeRx Corp. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: OPRX), a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions helping life sciences companies reach and engage healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients, today announced four new partner agreements that meaningfully expand the Company's in-workflow point-of-care (POC) network, fortify its long-term competitive position, and increase total National Provider Identifier (NPI) reach.
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Pony AI: Massively Expanded Fleet And A Path To Profitability
Pony AI is scaling its Virtual Driver autonomous system across robotaxi, robotruck, and licensing segments, leveraging proprietary simulation and AI technology. Gen-7 robotaxis, built with major OEMs, are 70% cheaper to manufacture than prior models, with further 20% cost reductions expected for 2026 vehicles. Fleet expansion partnerships with Xihu Group and Sunlight Mobility enable rapid growth while supporting an asset-light, high-margin model.
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The New Tech Dividend King Poised for Explosive Growth
ADP has now increased its dividend for 51 consecutive years, placing it in rare company. The tech company is pairing sticky payroll revenue with a human capital management software push.
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With freebies, OpenAI, Google vie for Indian users and training data
OpenAI, Google and Perplexity have begun an unprecedented fight for artificial intelligence users in India, rolling out freebies in a strategy seen as a way to harvest troves of multilingual training data in the world's most populous nation.
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AZIO AI Valuation at Approximately $480 Million Enterprise Value, Underscoring Rapid Emergence as a Critical AI Infrastructure Platform
Independent valuation highlights accelerating revenue, expanding GPU compute scale, and strategic transaction momentum, including ongoing engagement with Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVTV) LOS ANGELES , Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AZIO AI Corporation ("AZIO" or the "Company"), a rapidly scaling artificial intelligence and high-performance computing infrastructure platform, today announced the completion of an independent valuation analysis, which indicates an enterprise valuation of approximately $480 million, validating AZIO AI's emergence as an institutional-scale AI infrastructure company. The valuation milestone comes as AZIO AI continues to advance strategic transaction activity, including its previously disclosed LOI with Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVTV), reflecting growing convergence between AI compute infrastructure, energy-efficient systems, and next-generation industrial platforms.
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2 Vanguard Index Funds to Buy Now -- They Can Beat the S&P 500 Over the Next Decade, According to Wall Street Analysts
J.P. Morgan analysts expect equities in developed markets (outside the U.S.) and emerging markets to outperform the S&P 500 over the next 10 to 15 years. The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF provides exposure to the most influential stocks in developed markets like Japan, the U.K., and Canada.
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South Korea's LG Energy Solution ends $6.5 billion EV battery-supply deal with Ford
South Korea's LG Energy Solution said on Wednesday that it has terminated an electric vehicle (EV) battery-supply deal with Ford Motor worth about 9.6 trillion won ($6.50 billion).
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Rakovina Therapeutics Management to Attend Partnering Meetings During JPM Week, January in San Francisco, California
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. (TSX-V: RKV) (FSE: 7JO0) (“Rakovina” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative cancer therapies through AI-powered drug discovery, today announced that senior members of the Company's executive leadership will be in San Francisco, California during the week of the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (January 12-16, 2026) for a series of meetings with potential partners and members of the investment community. In addition, members of the Rakovina team will participate in Fierce JPM Week as part of the week's broader industry programming. “JPM week brings together a broad cross-section of global biotech and pharma leaders, and it remains one of the most efficient windows of the year for high-quality, in-person partnering discussions,” said Jeffrey Bacha, executive chairman of Rakovina. “Given the interest in AI drug development and the excitement stemming from the Company's most recent data presented at Society for Neuro-Oncology meeting in November 2025, we are looking forward to meeting with various groups to explore strategic opportunities aligned with Rakovina's technology and long-term objectives.”
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Skyharbour Closes Major Strategic Transaction with Denison Mines to Form Four New Joint Ventures at Russell Lake with Combined Project Consideration up to $61.5 Million
Vancouver, BC, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH ) (OTCQX: SYHBF ) (Frankfurt: SC1P ) (“Skyharbour”, “SYH” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the closing of the definitive repurchase agreement (the “Strategic Agreement”) with Denison Mines Corp. (“Denison” or “DML”), whereby Denison has acquired an initial project interest in Skyharbour's Russell Lake Uranium Project (“Russell” or the “Project”) and the parties have entered into four separate joint venture agreements on various claims making up Russell (the “Transaction”). The Project is strategically located in the central portion of the Eastern Athabasca Basin of northern Saskatchewan, with access to regional infrastructure, including an exploration camp, all-weather road and powerline.
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Sodexo S.A. (SDXAY) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript
Sodexo S.A. (SDXAY) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript
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VeydooMax V5 Electrifies INTERMOT: AI Smart Console Garnered Collaboration Interest from Yamaha and Honda, Redefining Motorcycle Safety Standards
COLOGNE, Germany, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- [December 04-7, 2025] — VeydooMax, a leading manufacturer of intelligent motorcycle systems, today recapped its highly successful participation at the International Motorcycle Exhibition INTERMOT 2025 in Cologne. The flagship product, the VeydooMax V5 AI Smart Console System, not only generated overwhelming visitor interest with its innovative safety features but also attracted attention for potential collaboration from global motorcycle giants such as Yamaha and Honda.
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Better Dividend Stock: Ares Capital vs. Verizon Communications
Ares Capital offers an ultra-high dividend yield and solid long-term growth prospects. Verizon's dividend yield is attractive, and its streak of dividend increases is impressive.
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Vow ASA: Mandatory notification of trade by primary insiders and their close associates
Vow ASA (OSE: VOW) Reference is made to the stock exchange notice announcement by DNB Bank ASA published on 17 December 2025 regarding the successful sale of 35,823,328 shares in Vow ASA.
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The Largest-Scale Globally: Realsee Open-Sources Indoor 3D Dataset Realsee3D
/PRNewswire/ -- Realsee announced the official opening of Realsee3D, a dataset of 10,000 indoor 3D scenes, for academic research and non-commercial purposes
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Pricer to unveil new global consumer insights study and 'shelf awareness' vision at NRF 2026
/PRNewswire/ -- Pricer, the global retail tech leader specializing in transforming the shelf edge into a dynamic communications platform, announced today its
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Stock Market Today: Oil Prices Rise After Trump Ramps Up Venezuela Pressure; Dow Futures Hover
President orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela
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Netflix Buying Warner Bros: Terrible Mistake or Best Deal Ever?
Investors have several worries about the acquisition of Warner Bros, such as the high debt that will finance it and potentially increasing subscription fees. Management sees it as another way for the company to disrupt traditional media and film.
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Markets and AI Stocks: State Street Says Tech to Drive Equity Gains in 2026
Marija Veitmane, equity research head at State Street Global Markets, discusses the outlook for stocks in 2026. Speaking on Bloomberg Television, Veitmane sees technology firms driving gains and the health care sector "another very interesting conversation.
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Nike's 'Win Now' Strategy Shows Early Wins, But Q2 Earnings Expected To Slip
Nike Q2 Preview: Analysts seek a "clearer inflection" as tariffs and China headwinds weigh on margins despite "Win Now" progress.
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B2BINPAY Strengthens White Label Crypto Payments Platform For Banks, EMIs, and Payment Providers
/PRNewswire/ -- Stablecoins continue to advance from a niche instrument to a core settlement layer. In the first seven months of 2025, stablecoin transaction
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numares Health enters ASEAN region with regulatory approval in Malaysia and first contract win for AXINON® LDLp Test System
/PRNewswire/ -- numares Health ("numares"), the transformative metabolomics company pioneering multidimensional biomarker insights that deliver clinical
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Warren Buffett Sells Apple Stock and Buys a Trillion-Dollar AI Stock Up 12,180% Since Its IPO
During the third quarter, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway continued to sell Apple stock and started a new position in Alphabet. Apple is well-positioned to monetize consumer adoption of artificial intelligence, but the stock is expensive at its current price.
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Biologics X 3DCC Conference 2026: Merging Innovation, Drug Development, and Translation for the Next Era of Biopharma
/PRNewswire/ -- The Mumbai Biocluster, in association with the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, proudly announces Biologics X 3DCC Summit 2026 - a
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TotalEnergies sells 50% of a Greek renewables portfolio for 254 million euros
French oil major TotalEnergies has agreed to sell 50% of a 424-megawatt portfolio of renewable assets in Greece to Asterion Industrial Partners, a Spanish investment management firm, for 254 million euros ($297.36 million), it said on Wednesday.
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Mosaic Stock Edges Down After Hours — Here's Why
Mosaic fell in after-hours trading as the company halted phosphorus production in Brazil and faced a fatal mining incident in Saskatchewan.
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Bunzl Expects Revenue Growth, Backs Guidance
The distribution-and-outsourcing group expects good momentum over the final quarter, with support from new North-America business.
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Pricer to unveil new global consumer insights study and 'shelf awareness' vision at NRF 2026
/PRNewswire/ -- Pricer, the global retail tech leader specializing in transforming the shelf edge into a dynamic communications platform, announced today its
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Honda recalls more than 70,000 US vehicles over reduced brake function, NHTSA says
Honda is recalling 70,658 vehicles in the United States due to reduced brake function that can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday.
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BT share price is down 16% from YTD high: is it safe to buy the dip?
The BT share price has pulled back in the past few months, undoing some of the gains it made earlier this year. It was trading at 182.40p, down by 16% from its highest point in August this year.
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FTSE 100 Live: Strong start for stocks as weaker inflation raises chance of rate cut
8.15am: FTSE shoots higher at open The FTSE 100 has shot up 91 points to 9,775.55 in initial trades. Financials, particularly ones focused on China, along...
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XCMG Announces Completion and Handover of Sixth-Phase Africa Water Cellar Project
/PRNewswire/ -- XCMG has announced the completion and handover of the sixth phase of the Africa Water Cellar Project in Ethiopia, a global public-welfare
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Trump To Interview Christopher Waller This Week In Fed Chair Search: Report
President Donald Trump is reportedly set to interview U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller for the position of Fed chair on Wednesday.
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Tertiary Minerals: Cheetham is moving to non-exec
Tertiary Minerals PLC (AIM:TYM, OTC:TTIRF) has announced that Patrick Cheetham will transition to non-executive chairman, with effect from 1 January. Cheetham, the company's founder and chair, who has led it for over 26 years, is stepping back from his having an executive role.
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States File Lawsuit After Trump Administration Halts EV Charger Funding Programs: Report
A coalition of 16 states and D.C. sues Trump administration for suspending $1.8 billion in EV infrastructure funds.
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Will the Bubble Burst on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Nvidia and Palantir in 2026? History Weighs in and Offers a Big Clue.
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a sky-high addressable market, which is something investors can appreciate. Nvidia's and Palantir's sustainable moats are what have made them so popular on Wall Street.
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Over 40% of Adults Struggle to Swallow Pills - BioNxt Targets a Global Adherence Problem with Rapid-Dissolving Thin-Film “Melt-in-Your-Mouth” Therapies
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 17, 2025 / BioNxt Solutions Inc. ("BioNxt" or the "Company") (CSE:BNXT)(OTCQB:BNXTF)(FSE:BXT), a bioscience innovator specializing in advanced drug delivery systems, is pleased to announce significant progress in its mission to address one of the most overlooked barriers in medicine: swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). Surveys suggest that up to 40% of adults have experienced difficulty swallowing pills (Source: health.harvard.edu).
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Tertiary Minerals: Cheetham is moving to non-exec
Tertiary Minerals PLC (AIM:TYM, OTC:TTIRF) has announced that Patrick Cheetham will transition to non-executive chairman, with effect from 1 January....
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Atlassian's Cloud Bet: Short-Term Loss, Big Upside
Atlassian is rated a Buy at $162, with the stock down 26% despite strong cloud and AI-driven growth. TEAM posted 21% revenue growth, 26% cloud revenue growth, and beat EPS estimates by $0.20, yet market skepticism persists over losses and R&D intensity. Gross margins are robust at 83.5%, with over 300,000 customers and a highly recurring subscription base driving future profitability potential.
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Vodafone completes acquisition of EU digital transformation specialist
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) has completed the acquisition of Skaylink for €175 million, the company announced on Wednesday. The deal, first announced in October, is intended to accelerate the expansion of Vodafone Business in professional and managed services, cloud, and security markets across Germany and Europe.
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Configit Earns ISO 27001 and ISO 27017 Recertifications
/PRNewswire/ -- Configit, the global leader in Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM), today announced it has successfully achieved recertification for ISO
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Graphano Provides Update on Airborne MAG-TDEM Geophysics Program at Black Pearl, Quebec
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2025) - Graphano Energy Ltd. (TSXV: GEL) (FSE: 97G0) (OTC Pink: GELEF) ("Graphano" or the "Company") reports that it has engaged Prospectair Geosurveys (Québec) to complete a helicopter-borne airborne magnetic ("MAG") and time-domain electromagnetic ("TDEM") geophysical survey over its Black Pearl Project in Québec (the "Survey").
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Norgine enhances hepatology and specialty portfolio through exclusive in-licensing agreement with Vir Biotechnology
/PRNewswire/ -- Norgine, a leading European specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced an exclusive licensing agreement under which Norgine will
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Norgine enhances hepatology and specialty portfolio through exclusive in-licensing agreement with Vir Biotechnology
/PRNewswire/ -- Norgine, a leading European specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced an exclusive licensing agreement under which Norgine will
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Seeing Machines launches series of papers examining driver safety
Seeing Machines Ltd (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF) has launched a new technical paper series on non-fatigue driver impairment, beginning with the impact of alcohol. The company said its research supports the use of in-vehicle Driver Monitoring System (DMS) technology to detect real-time functional impairment.
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Vantage Drilling International Ltd. – Ex. Dividend USD 5 Today
Dubai, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The shares in Vantage Drilling International Ltd. will be traded ex dividend of USD 5 per ordinary share as of today, 17 December 2025.
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CleanGo Innovations Inc. Subsidiary Kubera Black Technology to Acquire European Pharmaceutical Leader Freia Farmaceutici Srl, Targeting the Global Health Market
VANCOUVER, BC — December 17th, 2025 — TheNewswire - CleanGo Innovations Inc. (CSE: CGII; OTCQB: CLGOF; FRA: APO) (the "Company" or "CleanGo"), a publicly traded Canadian issuer, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kubera Black Technology Inc. ("Kubera"), on December 16 th , 2025 has entered into an arms length non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire Freia Farmaceutici Srl ("Freia"). This Proposed Transaction is a significant strategic move intended to expand CleanGo's market presence into the global health sector.
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Diageo Agrees to Sell EABL Shareholding to Asahi
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 7 OF THE MARKET ABUSE REGULATION (EU) 596/2014 AS IT FORMS PART OF UK DOMESTIC LAW BY VIRTUE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) ACT 2018 ("MAR"), AND IS DISCLOSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER ARTICLE 17 OF MAR LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / December 17, 2025 / Diageo enters into agreement to sell its shareholding inEast African Breweries plc ("EABL") to Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd ("Asahi") Announcement today of agreement by Diageo to sell to Asahi its 65% shareholding in EABL, and its shareholding in the Kenyan spirits business, UDVK. Disposals consistent with Diageo's strategy of appropriate and selective disposals of non-core assets, strengthening the balance sheet and supporting our previously shared commitment to de-lever.
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Senzime's Next-Generation TetraGraph System Receives Regulatory Approval in Japan
UPPSALA, SE / ACCESS Newswire / December 17, 2025 / Senzime AB (publ.) (STO:SEZI)(OTCQX:SNZZF) today announced that its Next-generation TetraGraph® system has received regulatory clearance for sale in Japan from the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA).
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