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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Corrections Corp. of America (CXW) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its fourth quarter.
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RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Owens & Minor Inc. (NYSE: OMI) today announced that its Board of Directors has named Edward A. Pesicka President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 4, 2019. Pesicka, a formerly long-tenured executive at Thermo Fisher Scientific, joi…
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuela's opposition are pushing the military to let in humanitarian aid in the belief that it could break a month-long standoff over power in the troubled South American nation. But top commanders are showing no signs of breaking t…
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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Brickfish, the leading end-to-end social media management company, is offering exclusive access to its social listening platform during the Academy Awards. Following their successful Super Bowl event, the Brickfish SocialPulse will allow brands to see …
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RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Dr. Ann S. Collins, a highly regarded Obstetrician and Gynecologist in Raleigh, has agreed to serve as chair of the UNC REX Healthcare board. Collins is the first woman to hold the position. Her appointment comes as UNC REX celebrates its 125th a…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — HealthStream Inc. (HSTM) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $2.8 million.
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PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — A dog named Kingston is back with his family 101 days after he jumped out of their truck as they fled a devastating Northern California wildfire.
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Dueling concerts are being staged this week on both sides of Venezuela's border with Colombia. After billionaire Richard Branson announced an aid concert in Colombia on Friday to benefit Venezuelans suffering from the country's humanitarian crisis, Nicolas Maduro's …
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Stocks shook off an early wobble on Wall Street Tuesday, finishing modestly higher and extending the market's gains into a fourth week.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIIQ) from February 28, 2018 through November 27, 2018 inclusive …
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FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Tivity Health (TVTY) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $28.5 million.
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BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Capitalizing on strengthening demand among American consumers, The a2 Milk Company™ today announced expanded sales agreements with leading supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons/Safeway. These additions complete the company’s goal of achieving…
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--GetSwift Limited (ASX: GSW) (“GetSwift” or “the Company”), a leading provider of SaaS logistics technology, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for the acquisition of the North American delivery management platform Delivery BIZ Pro a…
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SOUTHPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) will file its Annual Report on Form 10-K on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, after the close of the stock market.
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PARIS (AP) — Karl Lagerfeld once created a Walmart-sized "Chanel Shopping Center" to show off his ready-to-wear collection. It featured aisle upon aisle of luxury foods labeled "one for the price of two."
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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police investigated but dismissed a tip that on the night "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett reported being attacked by two masked men he was in an elevator of his apartment building with two brothers later arrested and released from custody in the probe, a department spok…
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BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--India Globalization Capital Inc. (OTC: IGCC) today announced the extension of the expiration date and reduction in the exercise price for its outstanding publicly traded warrants, which are quoted on the OTC Markets under the ticker symbol IGC.WT…
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In a story Feb. 15 about a false claim involving U.S. Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and Netflix, The Associated Press misspelled the surname of documentary director Rachel Lears.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Priority Income Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that it plans to offer shares of its Series C Term Preferred Stock due 2024 (the “Preferred Stock”) in an underwritten public offering. The terms of the Preferred Stock are to be determined by…
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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) (“Ventas” or the “Company”) announced today that it has priced a public offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 3.500% Senior Notes due 2024 and $300 million aggregate principal amount of 4.875% Senior Notes due …
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF or Jefferies), which currently owns 70.1% of HomeFed Corporation (OTCMKTS: HOFD or HomeFed), a developer and owner of residential and mixed-use real estate properties primarily in California and New York, anno…
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CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec 31, 2018.
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--UNC SOM researchers are available to speak to media covering the conferences or interested in the topics. To schedule an interview contact Carleigh Gabryel at 919-864-0580 or Carleigh.Gabryel@unchealth.unc.edu.
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TOKYO et RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--févr. 19, 2019--Mavenir, un chef de file dans l’accélération de la transformation des réseaux logiciels, et la redéfinition de l’économie de réseau mobile pour les fournisseurs de services de communication (FSC), a été sélectionné par Rakuten, Inc…
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ATLANTA & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, announced today that Scott Hill, ICE’s Chief Financial Officer, plans to present at the Ra…
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HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited (“Butterfield” or the “Bank”) (BSX: NTB.BH)(NYSE: NTB) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018.
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PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Cable One, Inc. (NYSE: CABO) today announced that Julie Laulis, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Steven Cochran, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Raymond James 40th Annual Institutional Investors Conf…
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SUSSEX, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: QUAD) (“Quad” or the “Company”) today reported results for its fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2018.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — With their city's long-suffering fans desperate for a winner, the rebuilding San Diego Padres delivered their splashiest free agent signing ever by agreeing with All-Star infielder Manny Machado on a $300 million, 10-year deal.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Roger Stone to appear in court to consider whether to revoke his bail after the longtime Donald Trump confidant posted a photo on Instagram of the judge with what appeared to be crosshairs of a gun.
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AMES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Workiva (NYSE:WK), the leading cloud provider of connected data, reporting and compliance solutions, today announces its planned participation at the 2019 Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, February 26, 2019, at the Palace Ho…
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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Noble Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: NBLX) (Noble Midstream or the Partnership) today announced the filing of its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of the annual rep…
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LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) (“AMC” or “the Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the quarter ended December 31, 2018, of $0.20 per share on shares of Class A and Class B common stock, i…
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SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Model N, Inc. (NYSE: MODN), the leading provider of cloud revenue management solutions for pharmaceutical, medical device, semiconductor, and high-tech manufacturing companies, today announced that David Barter, CFO, will be presenting at the…
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PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--AdvanSix (NYSE: ASIX) announced today that it has filed antidumping duty petitions covering imports of acetone with the International Trade Commission (ITC) and U.S. Department of Commerce. AdvanSix filed the petitions along with other domesti…
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KENILWORTH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that the pivotal Phase 3 KEYNOTE-240 trial evaluating KEYTRUDA, Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, plus best supportive care, for the treatment of patients with adva…
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CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ: CAKE) today announced that it will present at the Raymond James 40 th Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Florida on March 5, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
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BROOKWOOD, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Warrior Met Coal (NYSE: HCC) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share to be paid on March 11, 2019, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 4, 2019.
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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--WallDrain from QuickDrain USA brings truly unique innovation to the modern bathroom shower. This radically different concept in shower drains features an elegant linear design, but with no decorative metal components. Instead, water gracefully exits via…
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018:
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FORT WASHINGTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Nutrisystem, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTRI), a leading provider of health and wellness and weight management products and services including Nutrisystem®, South Beach Diet®, and DNA Body Blueprint™ brands, today reported financial results for the fou…
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MILWAUKEE & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, and Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB), the world's leading provider of technology for reservoir characterization, drilling, producti…
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FAIRMONT, W.Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--MVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: MVBF) (MVB) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.035 per share payable on March 15, 2019, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2019.
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PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT ), a leading global technology solutions company, today announced two significant leadership promotions.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Invitae Corporation (NYSE: NVTA), a leading genetics company, today announced financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018.
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DUBLIN, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBPH) ("Theravance Biopharma" or the "Company") today announced that it will release financial results for the period ended December 31, 2018 and provide a business update after market close on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
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CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX), a world leader in storage solutions, to participate in the following investor conference:
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RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Performance Food Group Company (“PFG”) (NYSE: PFGC) Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer George Holm, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Jim Hope, and Vice President of Investor Relations Michael Neese addressed i…
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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--CyberOptics Corporation (Nasdaq: CYBE) today reported sales of $18.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2018 ended December 31, an increase of 37% from $13.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. Fourth quarter earnings totaled $1.2 million or $0.1…
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on a hearing outlining a ballot fraud investigation in an undeclared North Carolina congressional race for which a winner hasn't been finalized (all times local):
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NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2019--Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LNTH), parent company of Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. (“LMI”), a global leader in the development, manufacture and commercialization of innovative diagnostic imaging agents and products,…
