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–News Direct– By Meg Flippin, Benzinga Theriva Biologics (AMEX: TOVX), the clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers, hit several milestones during 2023, potentially positioning it for a strong year ahead. That could be good news for patients with pancreatic, retinoblastoma, head and neck, brain or ovarian cancers. If Theriva is right, its oncolytic viruses can overcome the protective barrier surrounding solid tumors and selectively kill tumor cells. Its developmental therapies are designed to enable systemic delivery which means they can target the tumor and distant metastases and have the potential to enhance current standard-of-care therapies, the company says. Therivas oncolytic viruses can be administered intravenously or as a dire...

–News Direct– By Meg Flippin, Benzinga Airwallex is leveling the playing field and making it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to go global. Click here to see how. Thanks to the proliferation of social media and e-commerce, small businesses are no longer local players but can cater to customers across the globe. But for many, growing without borders and doing business in far-flung corners of the world can be costly thanks to antiquated banks that charge inflated fees and make transacting in multiple currencies and payment methods cumbersome. That can hamper growth and dampen global ambitions for some small and medium-sized businesses. The good news is that the old way of managing finances for global small and medium businesses is being flipped on its head thanks to Airwallex a...

–News Direct– A2 Healthcare, ITOCHU Corporations (ITOCY) leading subsidiary in healthcare headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, announced its US expansion. Leveraging regulatory strategy and clinical development expertise in Japan and Taiwan on a global scale, A2 Healthcare aims to transform the Japanese drug market, the third largest in the world. The company will support new drug development in Japan by expanding its partnerships with biotech and pharmaceutical companies based in the United States, the world leader in biopharmaceutical R&D. The United States accounts for around a third of the global market, according to the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association (PhRMA). A2 Healthcare President and CEO Hitoshi Kamiya is confident that the Boston branch will help US compa...

    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, 17th Apr 2024 – M.A.S. Construction Ltd., a leading painting contractor in Newmarket and the surrounding areas, is pleased to announce the launch of its new color consultation service. This innovative program is designed to assist homeowners in navigating the often-daunting process of selecting the perfect paint colors for their interior spaces. Choosing paint colors can be a challenging task. With a vast array of options available, homeowners may feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of colors and finishes to consider. House Painters in Newmarket, like M.A.S. Construction Ltd. recognizes this challenge and is committed to providing its clients with the tools and support they need to make informed decisions. Their color consultation service pairs homeowners...

–News Direct– VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR, VivoPower, the Company) has announced that Executive Chairman and CEO, Kevin Chin, is increasing his individual shareholding in the Company by 146,084 shares, representing approximately 4.4% of the undiluted number of issued and outstanding shares of the Company. This is through a voluntary election to receive his CEO salary from 1 July 2023 until 30 June 2024, in the form of ordinary shares in VivoPower, for which the issuance of VivoPower shares for the period from 1 July 2023 to 31 March 2024 has been approved by the Remuneration Committee. The number of shares noted above represents CEO compensation for the 9 month period to 31, 2024, with Kevin Chin also having elected in November 2023 to receive his CEO salary for the full fin...

–News Direct– Bitget, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has released a report on the growth recorded in the Middle East and North African regions since its launch in November 2023. With over 2.5M users from the region alone, Bitget has now reached 25M users worldwide. Last year, Bitget announced its expansion into the Middle East region with plans to establish its regional hub in the UAE and hire 60 employees as part of its global scaling strategy. In the last six months, Bitget has grown its MENA trading volumes by over 500% from its initial launch, aiming to bring in more localized solutions for its users. Sam A Spiers, Regional Director for Bitget MENA, states: Bitget will strengthen its operations in the MENA region, leveraging the region's ...

The company collected more cars in the first quarter of 2024 and is poised to remain an industry leader. Australia, 17th Apr 2024 – Austick Car Removal, an established used car removal service in Australia, will be putting more focus on acquiring newer vehicles through its Sydney cash for cars service. The company is thrilled to report that its first quarter of 2024 ended with a higher number of vehicles collected than the previous year.  After noticing an increase in its collection, Austick Car Removal is considering ways to draw in newer cars. “We did collect more cars, and we want to start collecting newer cars,” the company said.  According to Austick Car Removal, the bustling used car market has paved a way for its Sydney cash for cars operations to get newer cars. The company fores...

Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 17th Apr 2024 — CoinChapter.com, a leading digital asset market analysis platform, has announced the expansion of its cryptocurrency analysis services in Hindi, beginning with XRP. “The XRP price analysis video dives into its fundamentals, the impact of Ripple’s ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the potential for XRP to rebound and achieve new milestones,” said Neal Wright, the managing director at CoinChapter.com, adding: “CoinChapter aims to conduct a similar comprehensive analysis of other top cryptocurrencies in the future, primarily Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). In doing so, we’ll focus on three core aspects of each cryptocurrency: on-chain, fundamentals, and technical.” On-chain analysis will help investor...

Los Angeles, California, USA — G-Rod, known for his stunt acting performances in various high-profile TV shows and movies, has recently teamed up with Curtis Bechdholt from ADS Management. This new collaboration marks a significant step in G-Rod’s career, focusing on expanding his presence as the next go-to bad guy in the TV/film industry, particularly in roles that showcase his range as an action actor. G-Rod is setting sights on further solidifying his position in Hollywood, especially in portraying villainous characters – a niche he has been anchoring down for over a decade. His upcoming roles in projects like “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” “Seal Team,” and “Red One” reflect this decisive move. In a statement about his career, G-Rod said, “This is a very exciting time for me. I’m just a kid f...

A common question on many people’s minds is whether the U.S. housing market will crash again. To address this concern, it’s essential to consider various expert analyses and economic indicators that provide insight into the future of real estate. The forecasts show that the housing market in 2024 is expected to continue grappling with high home prices and elevated mortgage rates, which have been a significant barrier to homeownership for many.  Fannie Mae’s senior vice president and chief economist, Doug Duncan, suggests that the market will likely face continued affordability constraints due to these high prices and interest rates. However, there is an anticipation of an increase in home sales transactions compared to the previous year, with a slower rise in home prices. Other market an...