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Asian markets were mixed Wednesday after President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, while traders were also assessing the geopolitical outlook after the first high-level official US-Russia talks since the invasion of Ukraine.

Bogus child pornography claims, fabricated support for communism and fake posts showing Elon Musk calling for his removal -- a deluge of disinformation is targeting a top judge in suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment trial.

Rapper A$AP Rocky was found not guilty of two counts of felony assault at the conclusion of a trial in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Brazil's attorney general on Tuesday formally charged far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others over an alleged coup attempt after his 2022 election loss.

Donald Trump's threats of import tariffs have sent shockwaves through Canada, forcing businesses to question their dependence on the United States -- a reassessment that is creating headaches for many sectors.

A US judge on Tuesday declined a request to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from firing federal employees and accessing agency data, a victory for President Donald Trump in his bid to shrink the government workforce.

Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce are poised to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League when they visit Anderlecht on Thursday as the Portuguese coach targets a sixth European trophy of his storied managerial career.

Dozens of dolphins have died after a pod of more than 150 stranded on a remote beach in Australia's southern island of Tasmania, environment officials said Wednesday.

The US Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Wall Street billionaire Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key step towards the rollout of President Donald Trump's "America First" trade policy, which uses tariffs as a broad negotiation tool.

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / Legal thrillers have long captivated readers with their intricate plots and high-stakes drama, but Regina Keelan Bass's Ghost Judge takes the genre to unprecedented heights. This debut novel deftly combines the procedural intricacies of courtroom battles with the chilling allure of the supernatural, creating a narrative that is as unique as it is compelling.

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / HAVERTYS (NYSE:HVT and HVT.A) announced today that its board of directors declared a cash dividend to be paid on the outstanding shares of the two classes of $1 par value common stock of the company at a rate of $0.32 per share on the common stock and $0.30 per share on the Class A common stock. The dividend is payable on March 21, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2025. Havertys has paid a cash dividend in each year since 1935.

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NEWARK, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / Altigen Technologies (OTCQB:ATGN), a leading Silicon Valley-based Microsoft Cloud Communications Solutions provider today announced it will report its first quarter 2025 financial results after the close of regular market trading on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The Company will also hold a conference call to discuss the results at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. ET).

Fourth Quarter HighlightsPer Class B share(3): $1.02 adjusted basic earnings up 5.2%; $1.01 basic earnings up 359.1%; $0.54 goodwill impairment loss in 2023 basic earnings; currency translation negative $0.01 per shareSales increased 9.0% on 6.8% organic growth, 1.4% acquisition growth and 0.8% positive currency translationCCL, Checkpoint and Innovia posted organic sales growth of 5.4%, 13.3%, and 20.2%, respectively, partly offset by an organic decline for Avery of 2.0%Operating income(1) improved 5.1%, with a 14.8% operating margin(1) down 50 bps2024 HighlightsPer Class B share(3): $4.32 adjusted basic earnings up 14.9%; $4.73 basic earnings up 58.2%; $0.44 revaluation gain included in 2024 basic earnings and $0.54 goodwill impairment loss in 2023 basic earnings; currency translation negative $0.02 per shareSales increased 9.0% on 6.1% organic growth, 2.3% acquisition growth and 0.6% positive currency translationOperating income(1) improved 13.0%, with a 15.8% operating margin(1) up 60 bps

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Co-founded by Erick Pinzon, Jr., a former Tesla service and charging infrastructure specialist, Electrified Marina has become a key player in the electric boating sector. Known for its deep industry knowledge, Electrified Marina has built a strong reputation by selling and operating both high-powered electric boats and low-powered electric cruisers, making electric boating accessible to a diverse range of customers.

Seventh consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth in both Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)1, delivering results at the high-end and/or exceeding 2024 guidanceFourth Quarter Consolidated Revenues of $2.56 billion, up 6% on a Reported basis and up 9% on an Organic (non-GAAP)1 basis over the prior year periodFull-Year Consolidated Revenues of $9.63 billion, up 10% on a Reported basis and 8% on an Organic (non-GAAP)1 basis, with growth in all segmentsGAAP Net Income Attributable to Bausch Health Companies Inc. of $93 million for the quarter and GAAP Net Loss of $46 million for the yearConsolidated Adjusted EBITDA Attributable to Bausch Health Companies Inc. (non-GAAP)1 of $935 million for the quarter, up 8%, and $3.31 billion for the year, up 10%

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NEW CANAAN, CT / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American:NTIP) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per common share pursuant to its dividend policy.  The semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per share is payable on March 28, 2025 to all common stockholders of record as of March 14, 2025.

BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GNLN) (the "Company"), one of the premier global sellers of premium cannabis accessories, child-resistant packaging, and specialty vaporization products, today announced the closing of its previously announced private placement of approximately $25.0 million of shares of Common Stock and investor warrants at a price of $1.19 per Common Unit. The entire transaction was priced at the market under Nasdaq rules.

ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / Vulcan Minerals Inc. ("the Company" - "Vulcan" TSX-V:VUL), is pleased to provide the following corporate update.

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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / Aspire Biopharma, Inc. ("Aspire" or the "Company"), a developer of a multi-faceted patent-protected disruptive drug delivery mechanism technology, and PowerUp Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq:PWUP), a Nasdaq Global Market® listed special purpose acquisition company, ("PowerUp"), today announced the completion of their previously announced business combination (the "Business Combination"). The Business Combination was approved by PowerUp Acquisition Corp. stockholders on January 31, 2025, and it closed on February 17, 2025. Beginning on February 20, 2025, Aspire Biopharma shares of common stock and warrants will begin to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market and Nasdaq Capital Market (collectively, "Nasdaq"), respectively, under the ticker symbols "ASBP" and "ASBPW," respectively.

To further reduce waste, Abbey Catering only offers reusable dishware with no disposable options available, uses reusable napkins, and does not provide disposable straws. Additionally, they purchase water jugs in reusable containers and use bulk packaging for condiments such as salt, pepper, and more.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / Gladstone Alternative Income Fund (the "Fund") today announced its launch. Additional information can be found at the Fund's website, www.gladstoneintervalfund.com. The Fund also anticipates that its board of trustees will declare, and the Fund will announce, its initial distribution rates (for the month of March) for all share classes during the week of March 3rd.

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MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / Gladstone Securities LLC (an affiliated broker-dealer of The Gladstone Companies, Inc.) that acts as dealer manager on alternative investment offerings for certain affiliated Gladstone funds, including Gladstone Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: GLAD), Gladstone Land Corporation (Nasdaq: LAND) and Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq: GOOD), announced the launch of Gladstone Alternative Income Fund (the "Fund"). Additional information can be found at the Fund's website, www.gladstoneintervalfund.com. The Fund also anticipates that its board of trustees will declare, and the Fund will announce, its initial distribution rates (for the month of March) for all share classes during the week of March 3rd.

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Employers and insurance providers must meet ACA filing deadlines for 2024, and ACAwise offers tailored reporting solutions-including e-filing, form generation, and compliance support--along with value-added services like state-only reporting, TIN matching, and white-label options.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / When it comes to maintaining your oral health in the Portland metro area, there are a number of dental professionals who can help keep your smile bright. While you're likely familiar with the responsibilities of a general dentist, you may have never had a need to consult with a prosthodontist.