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EU says India's Russia links jeopardise closer ties
The European Union's top diplomat warned Wednesday that its push for closer ties with India could be hampered by New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil and involvement in military drills with Moscow.
Stocks, dollar calm ahead of expected US rate cut
Stock markets and the dollar steadied as investors expected the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates Wednesday to shore up the world's biggest economy.
Nvidia CEO disappointed over China chip ban report
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang on Wednesday said he was disappointed by a report that Beijing has barred major Chinese tech companies from buying his company's world-leading chips, a crucial component in the generative AI revolution.
Man Utd post sixth straight annual loss despite record revenues
Manchester United on Wednesday reported an annual net loss for the sixth consecutive year despite record revenues of £666.5 million ($910 million).
AI may boost global trade value by nearly 40%: WTO
Artificial intelligence could boost the value of global trade by almost 40 percent by 2040 thanks to cost reductions and productivity gains, the World Trade Organization said Wednesday.
Germany's Merz vows 'autumn of reforms' in turbulent times
Germany will need sweeping change to remain free and prosperous, Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Wednesday, calling on the country to unite in the face of Russian aggression, economic woes and rising extremism.
EU says India's Russian oil purchases, military drills hinder closer ties
India's participation in military exercises with Moscow and its purchases of Russian oil "stand in the way of closer ties" with the EU, the bloc's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday.
Stocks, dollar calm before expected US rate cut
Stock markets and the dollar steadied as investors expected the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates Wednesday to shore up the world's biggest economy.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits, says independence 'gone'
The co-founder of Ben & Jerry's has resigned from the ice cream brand after saying his company know for its social activism has lost "the independence to pursue our values" under the ownership of British giant Unilever.
Nestle share price slips as chairman follows CEO out the door
Nestle shares slipped on Wednesday after the Swiss food giant announced the earlier-than-expected departure of its chairman, just weeks after the sudden ouster of its chief executive over an office relationship.
Peru evacuates 1,600 tourists from Machu Picchu amid protest
Peru has evacuated around 1,600 tourists from a train station that serves the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu after a local protest escalated into clashes with police.
UK inflation stable ahead of central bank rate call
British inflation was unchanged in August, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling expectations that the Bank of England will not cut interest rates again at its meeting this week.
Lower shipments to US, China weigh on Singapore August exports
Singapore's exports slid again in August according to official figures out Wednesday, as shipments to its biggest markets -- the US and China -- keep dropping.
EU business lobby head says China rare earths snag persists
European firms still face challenges in securing access to crucial rare earths from China, a business lobby warned Wednesday, despite a July deal to speed up exports.
Asian stocks swing as traders bide time ahead of US rate decision
Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as investors bided their time ahead of an expected US interest rate cut later in the day.
US Fed set for first rate cut of 2025 as Trump pressure looms
The US Federal Reserve is poised to make its first interest rate cut of 2025 on Wednesday, but it battles competing forces in the path forward -- with heightened political pressure and likely divisions among its ranks.
Broadway jeering Caesars Times Square casino bet
The casino industry's quest to bring gambling to Manhattan faces a key test this week when an advisory panel weighs a Times Square proposal that has enraged much of Broadway.
Investar Holding Corporation Declares Quarterly Common and Preferred Stock Cash Dividends
BATON ROUGE, LA / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Investar Holding Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq:ISTR), the holding company of Investar Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share to holders of the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on October 31, 2025 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2025. This is the 48thquarterly dividend paid by the Company, which follows an uninterrupted 11 quarterly cash dividends paid by the Bank.
Flushing Bank Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Location in Jackson Heights, Queens
UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Flushing Financial Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the "Bank"), hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new branch located at 37-44 74th Street, Jackson Heights, NY. Business owners and leaders from the local community attended the event, including Council Member Krishnan of District 25. At the ceremony, the Bank's President and CEO, John R. Buran, presented a check to the Foundation for Better World, a charitable organization that provides community members career skill training.
Harold Clarke on the Shift From Trophy Properties to Generational Holdings
HONOLULU, HI / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Harold Clarke isn't a traditional realtor. As CEO of MegaCapital Hawaii Corp.-a private real estate office specializing in discreet acquisitions and long-term holdings in Hawai'i-he works with ultra-high-net-worth families seeking privacy, permanence, and legacy. But Clarke's philosophy around real estate was shaped decades ago, far from the islands.
Proof Positive: SMX and REDWAVE Validate Global Plastics Passport Framework for Flame-Retardant and Carbon-Black Plastics
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Every great industry eventually faces the same showdown. Not over who builds the best technology or who moves the fastest, but over who writes the rules. VHS vs. Betamax. Windows vs. Mac. iOS vs. Android. History is peppered with examples where setting the standard meant owning the market. Few would have predicted that recycling - once dismissed as a regulatory afterthought and a cost of doing business - would be the next arena for such a battle.
Payall Payment Systems, Inc. Supports the FedNow(R) Service, Advancing U.S. Payment System
LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Payall Payment Systems, Inc. announced today it can now support live transactions on the Federal Reserve's instant payment rail, the FedNow Service. Payall joins a lineup of service providers facilitating transaction activity for financial institutions on the service.
SMX Validates Plastics Passport Technology for Carbon Black and Flame Retardant Recycling (NASDAQ: SMX)
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Every industry has its white whale, the problem that defies solution year after year. For the recycling world, that problem has always been carbon black plastics. Their dark pigmentation absorbs the infrared and laser signals used by sorting systems, making them virtually invisible on conveyor belts. Billions of tons of this material flow into landfills and incinerators every year because no one could figure out how to separate and certify them at scale. Until now.
Konica Minolta and ImageNet Partner to Win Major Texas School Contract
Delivering Advanced Production Print Solutions to the State's Fourth Largest District
Flushing Financial Corporation To Host Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Flushing Financial Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq-GS:FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the "Bank"), today announced that it will release its third quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes on October 29, 2025.
Tiderock Composites Secures $335,000 in New Orders from Leading Airline Seat Manufacturer
New purchase orders underscore Tiderock's execution and multi-sector growth strategy
SMX and BT-Systems - Competence Center REDWAVE Demonstrate to NAFRA Breakthrough Toward Industry Standard for Certified Recycling with Digital Passport in Food-Grade, Flame-Retardant and Carbon Black Plastics
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW), a global pioneer in digitizing physical objects for a circular economy, today announced the successful completion of two proof-of-concept trials, conducted over two consecutive days, with its service provider BT-Systems - Competence Center REDWAVE, demonstrating advanced sorting solutions for NAFRA (National Flame Retardant Association).
SMX and REDWAVE Prove Recycling's Greatest Transformation Is Here (NASDAQ: SMX)
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Every once in a while, an industry has its thunderbolt moment. Recycling just had its. SMX (NASDAQ:SMX), working with BT-Systems' Competence Center REDWAVE, has proven that the world's most stubborn plastics can finally be tamed. And not just tamed, but certified, traded, and turned into assets at industrial speed.
IRS Warns of New Scam Targeting Taxpayers With Fake ‘Fresh Start’ Offers - Clear Start Tax Shares How to Stay Protected
Fraudulent schemes exploiting the IRS Fresh Start Program are on the rise, putting vulnerable taxpayers at risk of financial loss.
Vero Technologies and Quiktrak Mark Integration Milestone with 5,000 Coordinated Audits, Announce Joint Webinar on Modern Floor Plan Risk Management
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Vero Technologies, a leading technology platform for asset finance, and Quiktrak, a global leader in dealer audit services and technology, today announced they have successfully processed over 5,000 coordinated audits through their integrated platform. To share insights from this milestone, the companies will host a joint webinar in October demonstrating how lenders are using continuous risk monitoring combined with audit verification to transform floor plan management.
Income Makeup of High Schools Is the Greatest Difference in College Outcomes
HERNDON, VA / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Differences in the income makeup between high schools make the largest contrast in postsecondary outcomes of graduates-much greater than differences in geography-according to new research from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
SMX and RedWave Complete Proof-of-Concept Trials, Successfully Demonstrating to NAFRA & A*Star Certified Recycling with Digital Passport in Food-Grade, Flame-Retardant and Carbon Black Plastics
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW), a global pioneer in digitizing physical objects for a circular economy, today announced the successful completion of two proof-of-concept trials, conducted over two consecutive days, with its service provider RedWave, demonstrating advanced sorting solutions for NAFRA (North American Flame Retardant Alliance) and A*Star (Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research).