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Soon to Come: Droneport, Airport for Drone

Aerodrome will build the world first droneport in the Boulder City, Nevada. This facility is approved by FAA for training and certification of drone pilot.

Dec 17, 2015 7:09 AM EST


Frutarom buys Wiberg: Raises its sales target to $2 billion by 2020

Israel’s Futarom, leading flavor and fine ingredients maker has announced that it is to acquire Austrian savory flavor maker Wiberg for $130 million. Futarom has aimed its sales target to $2 billion by 2020.

Dec 17, 2015 4:21 AM EST


Pravin Gordhan returns as new Finance Minister: South Africa’s banking index goes high

South African President Jacob Zuma has decided to reappoint Pravin Gordhan as Financial Minister after removing David van Rooyen from the position. Gordhan will take over this position again which he had held previously for five years. Following this, shares in South Africa’s banking index surged to 15 percent.

Dec 17, 2015 3:54 AM EST


Major U.S. Banks Raise Prime Rates After Federal Reserve Hike

Major U.S. banks raised their prime rates, a benchmark for a wide range of consumer and commercial loans, for the first time since 2006 on Wednesday, following a rate hike from the Federal Reserve. While the Fed has no direct influence on the prime rate, it is typically closely correlated to changes in the target federal funds rate.

Dec 17, 2015 3:51 AM EST


Third Avenue Management Obtains Exemptive Relief for Focused Credit Fund

Third Avenue Management LLC ("Third Avenue" or the "Adviser"), an investment adviser to private and institutional clients, today announced that the Adviser and the Third Avenue Focused Credit Fund ("FCF") have obtained exemptive relief from the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to continue to protect shareholders of FCF following modification of the Plan of Liquidation for FCF.

Dec 17, 2015 3:40 AM EST


Russia's Ukraine bond is official sovereign debt: IMF

IMF's board has confirmed that Russia's holding of Ukraine bond is sovereign debt, but not a commercial bond. The due date on payment of Ukraine bond is 20 December. Russia is gearing up to take legal action if Ukraine doesn't pay within a 10-day grace period.

Dec 17, 2015 3:36 AM EST


No new Boeing 747 for Air Force One: Congress

The U.S. White House decided to delay Boeing 747 order for the new Air Force One upgrade to fiscal 2017. The congressional negotiators provide less than expected spending bill for the presidential aircraft

Dec 17, 2015 3:34 AM EST


HTC One X9: An Android smartphone that looks like an iPhone

HTC plans to release its new Android smartphone called One X9. The smartphone is targeted toward midrange market, and will go on sale in early 2016.

Dec 17, 2015 3:15 AM EST


Moody's lowers rating on South Arica to 'negative' from 'stable'

South Africa's rating has been downgraded by Moody's from stable to negative. The sluggish economy, rising risks and political pressures are primary reasons for downgrading. The most developed nation in Africa is lagging in human and physical infrastructure resources. The country needs to enhance the skills set of people to make them employable.

Dec 17, 2015 1:53 AM EST


Lower fuel costs propel airline profits high

The year-long price weakness in oil is helping airlines post record level profits. During the last nine months of 2015, the US aviation industry recorded over 60 percent growth in profits. Fuel account for 30 percent of operating expenses of airlines. The drop in oil price is boosting operating profits. Airlines are also passing the oil price drop benefit to passengers as they slashed airfares.

Dec 17, 2015 1:41 AM EST


China, Belgium lead foreigners' offloading in US Treasuries

Foreigners offloading in US Treasuries reached its peak in October. China has been selling US debt after devaluing the Yuan. China also offloads through its Belgium third party account. Many other countries are also selling US Treasuries ahead of US Federal Reserve meeting.

Dec 16, 2015 10:11 PM EST


Handy Smart Wallet EKSTER Secures Belongings & Recharges Mobile Battery

Ekster, the calf leather built smart wallet, introduced by Kickstarter, Phorce appointed marketing agent, is witnessing a huge customer demand due to its unique features which include securing preserved cards through wi-fi, GPS tracking of lost device, super power storage capability as well as recharging to other devices.

Dec 16, 2015 6:25 AM EST