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25,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees

Authorities said 25,000 people marched through central Madrid on Saturday demanding protection for the Spanish state pension scheme, one of the hot topics in a parliamentary election next month.

Police fire tear gas as new French demonstrations kick off

French police started firing tear gas at protesters Saturday as they stepped up security in major cities aiming to prevent a repeat of rioting a week ago, on a day of fresh nationwide demonstrations over the high cost of living.

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Ex-Fed chief says Trump bid to oust US governor Cook 'dangerous'

US President Donald Trump's move to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook marks a direct attempt to politicize the central bank and is "profoundly dangerous," former Fed chief Janet Yellen warned Wednesday.

Trump administration takes control of Washington rail hub

The Trump administration said Wednesday it will exert more control over Washington by taking over management of Union Station, the US capital's rail hub.

Stock markets waver ahead of Nvidia earnings

Stock markets fluctuated Wednesday as investors braced for a key earnings update from AI giant Nvidia, whose robust growth has largely driven strong gains for tech stocks in recent months.

Stock markets mixed ahead of Nvidia earnings

Stock markets fluctuated on Wednesday as investors braced for a key earnings update from AI giant Nvidia, whose robust growth has largely driven strong gains for tech stocks in recent months.

Stock markets diverge awaiting Nvidia earnings

Stock markets diverged Wednesday following broad losses in the previous session, as attention turned to a key earnings update from AI giant Nvidia.

German factory outfitters warn of 'crisis' from US tariffs

Germany's plant and equipment makers' federation warned Wednesday the sector is facing an "existential crisis" after the United States broadened the reach of its metals tariffs.

Former player comes out as bisexual in Australian Rules first

A former Australian Rules star on Wednesday came out as the first openly bisexual or gay player in the sport's long history, a move hailed as "breaking decades of silence".

Asian markets diverge with eyes on Nvidia earnings

Asian markets diverged Wednesday morning following broad losses the previous day, as attention turns from political pressure on the US central bank to a key earnings report by AI giant Nvidia.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. To Attend Jefferies Industrial Conference

MELVILLE, NY AND DAVIDSON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / August 27, 2025 / MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. (NYSE:MSM), a leading North American distributor of a broad range of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations ("MRO") products and services, today announced the following upcoming investor event:

RETRANSMISSION: Smile Creators Expands to Sunny Isles Beach, Aventura Location Coming Soon

Founders Dr. Anatoly and Oksana Ripa bring their patient-focused approach and modern dental care to new communities in North Miami-Dade.

The Permanent Return of Bonus Depreciation and the Reform of Opportunity Zones Mark a Turning Point for Tax Strategy

CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESS Newswire / August 27, 2025 / For high-income earners and business owners, taxes are often their single greatest recurring expense. Smart planning is not just about creating wealth but also about safeguarding it from unnecessary erosion. Judson Gee, Managing Partner at JHG Financial, explains that the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) puts two major tools at the forefront of tax strategy: the reform of the Opportunity Zone program and the permanent restoration of 100 percent bonus depreciation. When combined, they offer investors a new chance to lower their tax obligations and possibly direct funds toward more significant economic results.

Steve Laidlaw's Digital24 Eyes Bali Tech Excellence Centre to Attract Digital Nomad Talent

DUBAI, UAE / ACCESS Newswire / August 27, 2025 / Entrepreneur Steve Laidlaw, founder of Digital24, has announced ambitious plans to establish a Tech Excellence Centre in Bali as part of the company's global growth strategy. The move is aimed at attracting top-tier digital nomad talent and creating a hub for innovation in content syndication and digital PR.

Top Retirement Advisor, Don Soard, Co-Authors New Book To Help Retirees Reduce Taxes and Gain Clarity and Security

EDMOND, OK / ACCESS Newswire / August 27, 2025 / Retire On Your Terms is a new book that exposes the silent threats, industry myths, and strategies that often determine whether someone thrives - or merely survives - during retirement.

Formerra Appointed Distributor for Italy's Epaflex TPU Lines in the UK & Ireland

Agreement combines advanced TPU portfolio with Formerra's expert compliance know-how and agile service.

Vero Technologies to Showcase AI-Enhanced Asset Finance Platform at ELFA Innovation Lab Conference & Exhibition 2025

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 27, 2025 / Vero Technologies, a leading provider of modular lending technology solutions, today announced its participation in the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association's (ELFA) Innovation Lab Conference & Exhibition 2025, taking place September 8-10 in Denver, Colorado. CEO and Co-Founder John Mizzi and VP of Partnerships Jason Bartz will represent the company, demonstrating how Vero's open-architecture platform is transforming operational efficiency for equipment finance companies nationwide.

Gladstone Land Announces Gain on Sale of Two Florida Farms

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / August 27, 2025 / Gladstone Land Corporation (NASDAQ:LAND) ("Gladstone Land" or the "Company") announced that it has completed the sale of a property in Florida (consisting of two farms) for $21.5 million. The sale price represents a 36% premium over the original purchase price 10 years ago, and the investment generated a 13% internal rate of return for the Company.

C-Store Case Study: How a Beverage Solution Transformed the Shopper Experience

WINSTON-SALEM, NC / ACCESS Newswire / August 27, 2025 / Balancing vendor preferences with merchandising realities is an everyday challenge in C-store environments. As Quality Mart discovered, it's also a significant opportunity to build sales.

Singapore and ASEAN's Plastics Blueprint Combined with SMX's Proof Could Change Product Circularity Forever (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 27, 2025 / The ambition on display at the UN plastics negotiations deserves recognition. More than 150 nations, each with its own economic and cultural pressures, came together with one intent: to solve one of the world's most urgent challenges. That in itself is a triumph. The passion, the urgency, and the willingness to engage across divides show just how seriously the global community takes plastics' circularity. It was an all-in effort, and it must be praised.

EON Resources Inc. Reports Management and Directors Purchased 364,000 Shares of EON Class A Common Stock

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 27, 2025 / EON Resources Inc. (NYSE American:EONR) ("EON" or the "Company") is an independent upstream energy company with 20,000 leasehold acres comprised of two fields in the Permian Basin in southeast New Mexico. The fields have a total of 750 producing and injection wells producing over 1,000 barrels of oil per day. Today, the Company reports that part of the management team and several independent directors ("Team") purchased a combined 364,000 shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock on the open market in the last week.

French political turmoil sends European stocks down, Wall Street edges up

European stock markets and shares in French banks fell Tuesday as investors fretted over fresh political turmoil in France.

Meta to back pro-AI candidates in California

Meta is launching a political action committee in California to support candidates who favor lighter regulation of artificial intelligence in the state that is home to Silicon Valley.

Who is Lisa Cook, the Fed governor Trump seeks to fire?

Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the powerful Federal Reserve Board of Governors, has become US President Donald Trump's latest target as he ramped up pressure on the central bank.

French political turmoil sends European stocks sliding

European stock markets and shares in French banks fell Tuesday as investors fretted over fresh political turmoil in France.

EU claims 'sovereign right' to regulate tech after Trump threat

The European Commission Tuesday asserted the "sovereign right" to regulate the activities of tech giants within the bloc and rejected claims by President Donald Trump that its rules unfairly harm US firms.

Stocks drop on France turmoil, Trump's Fed firing

Stock markets fell Tuesday as political turmoil in France hit investors' risk appetite, as did US President Donald Trump's move to fire central bank governor Lisa Cook.

The European laws curbing big tech... and irking Trump

Fresh off a trade truce with Donald Trump, the EU is back in the US leader's crosshairs after he vowed to punish countries that seek to curb big tech's powers.

Germany, Canada to cooperate on key raw materials

Germany and Canada will sign an agreement Tuesday on boosting cooperation in the field of critical raw materials, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, as they seek to reduce heavy dependence on China.

Global markets down after Trump Fed firing, tariff threats

Global stocks retreated on Tuesday after a series of market-rattling announcements by US President Donald Trump, including an unusual move to fire a central bank official and threats to impose new export controls and tariffs.

Japanese climber, 102, sets Mount Fuji record

A 102-year-old Japanese man with a serious heart condition has been certified as the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji -- but still shrugged off the feat as nothing special.

US bids to trump China in DR Congo mining rush

The United States wants to secure its supply of strategic minerals in conflict-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, hoping to challenge China's near-monopoly on the lucrative sector.

Asian stocks down after Trump Fed firing, tariff threats

Asian stocks retreated Tuesday after a series of market-rattling announcements by US President Donald Trump, including the unusual firing of a central bank official and threats to impose export controls on microchips.

Australia joins countries suspending post to US

Australia joined on Tuesday a string of countries suspending some postal deliveries to the United States, citing a "complex and rapidly evolving situation" with US President Donald Trump's looming tariffs.

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