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RENN Fund, Inc. Announces Record Date for Year End Distribution

The RENN Fund, Inc. (NYSE American:RCG) (the "Fund") announced today a record date for the Fund's year-end distribution. The record date will be December 16, 2024 and Pay-Date of December 27, 2024. The Fund will make an announcement on or about December 23, 2024 with the distribution rate per share. As the per share rate will not be available prior to the record date, the Fund will trade with due bills beginning December 16, 2024, and up through and including the last business day prior to the New York Stock Exchange established Ex-Date. The New York Stock Exchange will set the Ex-Date once the per share rate has been announced.

SumUp Unveils POS Lite: A Cost-Effective Solution for U.S. Microbusinesses

Streamlined point-of-sale system helps small merchants process payments, manage inventory, and control expenses – without subscription fees

Azarga Metals - Option Maintenance Payment in Shares

AZARGA METALS CORP. ("Azarga Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV:AZR) has elected to settle its option maintenance payment of $33,500 by the issue of 670,000 common shares (the "Shares") at an issue price of $0.05 with Sabre Gold Mines Corp., pursuant to the terms of the Marg Project Option Agreement announced on January 8, 2024.

ONAR Expands Into Healthcare Marketing With Acquisition and Rebranding of VMed to Of Kos

ONAR (OTCQB:RELT), a global network of marketing agencies, is excited to announce its acquisition of VMed and the subsequent rebranding to Of Kos.

Renewance Partners With U.S. Department of Labor to Launch Registered Apprenticeship Program for Skilled Battery Technicians

Renewance strengthens its workforce by cultivating a pool of skilled workers, supporting the economy and aligning with the workforce development goals outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act.

US-Google face off as ad tech antitrust trial comes to close

Google and the US government faced off in a federal court on Monday, as each side delivered closing arguments in a case revolving around the technology giant's alleged unfair domination of online advertising.

Brazil minister says supports meat supplier 'boycott' of Carrefour

Brazil's agriculture minister on Monday threw his support behind national meat suppliers that have halted deliveries to Carrefour supermarkets in a growing row related to Mercosur trade negotiations.

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal to close two plants in France: unions

ArcelorMittal, the world's second-biggest steelmaker, plans to close two plants in northern France, which together employ more than 130 people, unions said on Monday.

Macy's says employee hid up to $154 mn in costs over 3 years

Macy's disclosed Monday that an employee had hidden up to $154 million in expenses through false accounting entries over more than three years.

Awaiting Commerzbank, Italy's UniCredit bids for Italian rival

With its plans for Germany's Commerzbank seemingly stalled, UniCredit, Italy's second-largest lender, launched Monday a bid to buy its rival BPM for 10.1 billion euros ($10.6 billion).

Stocks push higher on Trump's 'steady hand' for Treasury

Stocks rose Monday on both sides of the Atlantic as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, seen as a reassuring choice promising ambitious goals to spur growth in the world's biggest economy.

Chanel family matriarch dies aged 99: company

Eliane Heilbronn, mother of the secretive owners of luxury group Chanel, has died aged 99, the company said on Monday.

British business group hits out at Labour's tax hikes

British business lobby group, the CBI, on Monday hit out over the Labour government's tax hikes on firms, saying the "heavy burden" risked cuts to hiring and investment.

Maximum term sought in French mass rape trial for husband who drugged wife

French prosecutors on Monday demanded a maximum 20-year jail term for the man charged with enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife, in a trial that has shaken France.

Beeches thrive in France's Verdun in flight from climate change

An assisted migration of beech trees in need of protection from climate change is bearing its first fruits in France after 13 years, with saplings now gracing the former World War I battlefield of Verdun.

Deep divisions on display at plastic pollution treaty talks

A final round of talks on a treaty to curb plastic pollution opened on Monday, with deep differences between nations emerging almost immediately.

Equity markets mostly on front foot, as bitcoin rally stutters

Major stock markets mostly rose Monday as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, while bitcoin's push to $100,000 ran out of steam after coming within a whisker of the mark last week.

Maximum term demanded in French rape trial for husband who drugged wife

French prosectors said on Monday they were seeking the maximum 20-year jail term for the man charged with enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife, in a trial that has shaken France.

Le Pen threatens to topple French government over budget

French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen on Monday threatened to back a no confidence motion that could topple the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a standoff over the budget, saying after talks both sides were entrenched in their positions.

Equity markets mostly on front foot, bitcoin rally stutters

Most markets rose Monday following a record close on Wall Street as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, while bitcoin's push to $100,000 ran out of steam after coming within a whisker of the mark at the end of last week.

Asian markets mostly on front foot, bitcoin rally stutters

Most Asian markets rose Monday following a record close on Wall Street as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, while bitcoin's push to $100,000 ran out of steam after coming within a whisker of the mark at the end of last week.

Donkeys offer Gazans lifeline amid war shortages

Amina Abu Maghasib's livelihood rests on one animal: a donkey that pulls the cart she uses to transport people around Gaza, where more than a year of war has led to a widespread shortage of fuel for cars.

Asian markets begin week on front foot, bitcoin rally stutters

Asian markets rose Monday following a record close on Wall Street as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, while bitcoin's push to $100,000 ran out of steam after coming within a whisker of the mark at the end of last week.

K-pop fans take aim at CD, merchandise waste

K-pop fan Kim Na-Yeon used to buy stacks of the same album when there was a new release, hoping to find one of the rare selfies of her favourite stars tucked between the plastic covers.

Tecogen Receives Orders for 12 Cogeneration Systems

Tecogen Inc. (OTCQX:TGEN), a clean energy company providing ultra-efficient and clean on-site power, heating and cooling equipment, is pleased to announce orders for twelve cogeneration systems for multiple buildings in the Northeast. These orders were generated through Tecogen's project developer relationships.

tZERO’s Special Purpose Broker-Dealer for Digital Asset Securities Custody Now Live

Opening an account will enable customers to custody and trade digital asset securities that become available for trading on the tZERO Securities ATS, with TZROP expected to be the first available digital asset security in Q1 2025Its first asset, TZROP, to be fully digitized and expected to trade in Q1 2025

Tecogen Receives Orders for 7 DTX Chillers for Las Vegas Convention Center

Tecogen Inc. (OTCQX:TGEN), a clean energy company providing ultra-efficient and clean on-site power, heating, and cooling equipment, is pleased to announce orders for seven 400-ton DTX chillers for the iconic Las Vegas Convention Center. These chillers are part of a project to modernize the convention center's Central Cooling Plant with newer, more efficient chillers, pumps, and other equipment.

Gladstone Investment Corporation Acquires Pyrotek Special Effects

Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN) ("Gladstone Investment") announced today that on November 22, 2024, it partnered with Scott Dunlop and the company's executive management in the acquisition of Pyrotek Special Effects, Inc. ("Pyrotek"). Gladstone Investment provided equity and senior secured debt to complete the transaction. Scott Dunlop is the long-time President and CEO of Pyrotek and will remain in these roles.

'Crucial week': make-or-break plastic pollution treaty talks begin

A final round of talks on a treaty to end plastic pollution opens on Monday, with the diplomat chairing the difficult negotiations warning nations not to miss a "once-in-a-generation opportunity".

Basel backs splashing the cash to host Eurovision

Basel voters on Sunday overwhelmingly approved the city putting up nearly $40 million towards hosting next year's Eurovision Song Contest, meaning the giant TV extravaganza will go ahead with its customary full-on razzmatazz.

Basel backs splashing the bucks to host Eurovision

Basel voters on Sunday overwhelmingly approved the city putting up nearly $40 million towards hosting next year's Eurovision Song Contest, meaning the continental TV extravaganza will go ahead with its customary full-on razzmatazz.

Edinburgh's alternative tour guides show 'more real' side of city

Edinburgh, one the most visited cities in Europe, is offering tourists the chance to see it from a different angle -- through the eyes of tour guides who have slept on its streets.

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