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Stocks steady after tech rout, Brent falls below $75

Stock markets rebounded slightly Wednesday from the previous day's rout in technology shares, caused by concerns over massive AI spending even as borrowing costs are rising.

German naval ambitions suffer setback as warship order axed

Germany on Wednesday pulled the plug on its largest naval order in decades after the anti-submarine warship project suffered delays, a setback for the country's ambitions to overhaul its military.

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French minister urges angry farmers to trust cow culls, vaccines

France's agriculture minister Monday defended planned mass cattle culls and vaccines to control an infectious bovine disease, after farmers vowed no let-up in their protests against what they view as excessive slaughtering.

Stock market optimism returns after tech selloff but Wall Street wobbles

European stock markets recovered upward momentum on the back of interest rate optimism Monday following a brief correction affecting mostly the tech sector, but gains were pared as Wall Street ran out of steam by the late morning.

Stock market optimism returns after tech sell-off

Stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic recovered upward momentum on the back of interest rate optimism Monday, following a brief correction affecting mostly the tech sector.

'Angry' Louvre workers' strike shuts out thousands of tourists

The Louvre closed its doors to thousands of disappointed visitors on Monday due to a strike over working conditions at the Paris landmark, two months after a major robbery.

Showdown looms as EU-Mercosur deal nears finish line

Brussels and Berlin insisted Monday the EU's vast proposed trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur must get over the finish line by year end -- despite a last-ditch French push to derail its signing.

Eurovision 2026 will feature 35 countries: organisers

Some 35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, organisers said Monday, despite five countries boycotting over Israel's participation in the glitzy annual extravaganza.

German shipyard, rescued by the state, gets mega deal

German shipyard Meyer Werft has received a mega order worth up to 10 billion euros ($11.7 billion), officials said Monday, a boost for the shipbuilder after a state rescue last year.

'We are angry': Louvre Museum closed as workers strike

The Louvre closed its doors to thousands of disappointed visitors on Monday as staff launched a rolling strike to protest working conditions at the Paris landmark, two months after a shocking robbery.

Stocks diverge ahead of central bank calls, US data

Stock markets diverged Monday at the start of a week filled with economic data and central bank decisions, following a tech sell-off on Wall Street.

Louvre Museum closed as workers strike

The Louvre Museum closed its doors to thousands of disappointed visitors on Monday as staff launched a strike to protest working conditions at the Paris landmark, two months after a shocking robbery.

Australia defends record on antisemitism after Bondi Beach attack

A mass shooting at a Jewish festival on Australia's iconic Bondi Beach has revived allegations that the government is dragging its feet in the fight against antisemitism.

EU-Mercosur trade deal faces bumpy ride to finish line

Brussels is headed for a showdown this week over the European Union's free-trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, after Paris launched a last-ditch effort to derail the signing of the landmark accord.

Asian markets drop with Wall St as tech fears revive

Asian markets dropped Monday as concerns about the AI-fuelled tech rally returned to the spotlight after weak earnings from two big-name firms last week revived questions about the wisdom of the vast sums invested in the sector.

Lightwave Logic, Inc. Announces Pricing of $35 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

Company's total cash position expected to be approximately $70 million following closing

Diaz; Rebuilding Leadership After Loss; A Resilience Blueprint for an Unstable Corporate Era

By Evrima Chicago; Feature Editorial

Western Announces Continuance to Ontario and Renewal of Credit Facility

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / The Western Investment Company of Canada Limited (the "Company", or "Western") (TSXV:WI) is pleased to announce that it has completed a corporate continuance from the Province of Alberta to the Province of Ontario as previously approved by shareholders. This continuance aligns Western's corporate structure with its current and future business objectives. Western will continue to maintain an extra-provincial registration in the Province of Alberta.

Ur-Energy Announces Closing of US$120 Million Offering of 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2031, Including Full Exercise of Initial Purchasers' Option to Purchase Additional Notes

LITTLETON, CO / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / Ur-Energy Inc. ("Ur-Energy" or the "Company") (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE) today announced the closing of its previously announced offering of $120 million aggregate principal amount of 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 (the "notes") in a private placement (the "offering"), which included the exercise in full by the initial purchasers of their option to purchase an additional US$20 million of notes.

Gladstone Commercial Announces Issuance of $85 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq:GOOD) ("Gladstone Commercial") today announced that its subsidiary, Gladstone Commercial Limited Partnership ("Gladstone LP"), has closed $85 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.99% senior unsecured notes due December 15, 2030 (the "Notes"), in a private placement with certain institutional investors.

Lightwave Logic, Inc. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

ENGLEWOOD, CO / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / Lightwave Logic, Inc. (Nasdaq:LWLG) (the "Company"), a technology platform company leveraging its proprietary electro-optic (EO) polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power in a small form factor, today announced that it is proposing to offer and sell its common stock in an underwritten public offering. The Company expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the common stock offered in the public offering to cover over-allotments, if any. All of the common stock is being offered by the Company.

GEE Group to Hold Investor Conference Call to Discuss 2025 Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter Results

JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / GEE Group Inc. (NYSE American:JOB) together with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company", "GEE Group", "us", "our", or "we"), a provider of professional staffing services and human resource solutions, today announced that it will hold an investor webcast/conference call on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11a.m. EST to review and discuss its September 30, 2025 Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter results. The Company expects to report those results after the close of business on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The Company's prepared remarks will be posted on its website www.geegroup.com prior to the call.

From Pain Point to Power Play: How This Founding Duo Is Using AI to Fix Mortgage's Biggest Bottleneck

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / Every great startup begins with a problem that just won't go away. For Aleyna and Christoffer Groves, that problem was conditions management in the mortgage industry-a slow, manual, error-prone part of the loan process that no one wanted to deal with. So they built Groves IQ, an AI-powered platform that automates it all-and it's quickly becoming the new standard.

When Proof Becomes Tradable: How SMX is Rewriting Market Rules

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / Markets have always rewarded certainty, but until recently, certainty was static. Verification lived in audits, reports, and compliance binders. Proof existed, but it could not move. It could not travel with assets. It could not be priced in real time. And because it was trapped on paper, it never fully entered the market's value calculus.

University Bancorp Signs Definitive Agreements to Buy Greater Pacific Bancshares and its Wholly Owned Subsidiary Bank of Whittier, NA, and American Finance House LARIBA, Pioneers in the U.S. Faith-Based Financial Services Industry

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / University Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQB:UNIB or "UNIB") announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire three firms:

SMX: The Identity Gap Is Becoming the World's Most Dangerous Blind Spot

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / For decades, global markets optimized for speed, scale, and efficiency. Supply chains stretched across continents. Materials moved faster. Costs came down. Profits went up. What did not evolve was identity. The assumption was simple. If something passed inspection once, it could be trusted forever.

Full Mouth Dental Implants in San Antonio: A Beginner's Guide

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / Tooth loss can be caused by many reasons, including aging, injury, or illness. If you've lost multiple teeth, you may be considering tooth replacement options. Your dentist in San Antonio may suggest full mouth dental implants, a permanent solution that can restore your smile's look, feel, and function. This beginner's guide to full mouth dental implants will explain how they work, what to expect during the procedure, and how they compare to dentures so you can find the right solution to restore your smile.

Gold Reserves Are About to Face Their First Real Audit, Silver Will Force It

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / For more than a century, the global financial system has rested on an unchallenged assumption. Central banks believe they know what sits in their vaults. Sovereign wealth funds trust the numbers on their balance sheets. Bullion banks operate as if refinery stamps and certificates are enough. But no nation on earth has ever conducted a full, bottom-up forensic audit of its precious-metal reserves using modern verification tools. Not once.

Private Equity Partners Drive Habitat's Mission Forward with Third Annual Private Equity Community Build in 2026

LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County is proud to announce the third annual Private Equity Community Build, an impactful, sector-wide day of service and annual fundraiser led by AE Industrial Partners, Comvest Partners, Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, Norwest Mezzanine Partners, Sun Capital Partners, and numerous additional firms across the financial, legal, and insurance industries. The event will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Lake Worth Beach, uniting the region's private equity ecosystem in a powerful effort to expand access to affordable housing opportunities.

Pantheon Resources PLC Announces Final Repayment of Convertible Bonds & Webinar

Final Repayment of Unsecured Convertible Bonds & upcoming webinar

RadiantVibe Capital Consortium Completes Digital Operations Infrastructure Upgrade Under Ambrose Wetherby's Guidance

RadiantVibe Capital Consortium has completed a digital operations infrastructure upgrade under Ambrose Wetherby's guidance, strengthening system stability, coordination, and long-term operational readiness.

Mondo, A Staffing Agency Leader, Releases Its 2026 Salary Guide

For the 9th consecutive year, Mondo releases its industry-defining salary guide.

Investments & Wealth Institute Announces 2026-2027 Board Officers and Directors

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / The Investments & Wealth Institute ("the Institute") - the premier professional membership association, education provider, and credentialing body for financial advisors and wealth management professionals - today announced its newly elected Board Officers and Board Directors for 2026 and 2027.

Selling Personal Items Online May Trigger Tax Reporting - Clear Start Tax Explains When Casual Sales Become Taxable

As resale apps and online marketplaces grow, tax experts warn that casual sellers may be crossing into reportable income without realizing it.

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