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Aviation companies step up as Spirit winds down
US air carriers mobilized Saturday to help passengers and crew members stranded by the overnight shutdown of Spirit Airlines, after last-minute talks with creditors and the White House collapsed.
'Bookless bookstore': audio-only book shop opens in New York
Audiobook giant Audible opened what it billed as the first "bookless bookstore" in New York on Friday as industry statistics show more American consumers embracing the format.
Venezuelan protesters call government wage hike a joke
About 1,500 people demonstrated in Venezuela on Friday, denouncing a 26 percent income increase announced by the government as grossly insufficient in a crisis-hit economy.
S&P 500, Nasdaq end at fresh records on tech earnings strength
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 soared to fresh records Friday, cheering mostly strong earnings from tech giants and continuing to shrug off the prolonged US-Iran war that has lifted oil prices.
Pope names former undocumented migrant as US bishop of West Virginia
Pope Leo XIV on Friday named a former undocumented migrant as bishop of West Virginia, weeks after a high-profile clash with US President Donald Trump.
Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%
President Donald Trump said Friday that he will hike US tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union next week, charging that the bloc is not complying with an earlier trade deal.
ExxonMobil CEO sees chance of higher oil prices as earnings dip
US oil giants reported lower earnings Friday with accounting effects muting the benefits of the Middle East oil shock, as ExxonMobil's CEO cautioned that crude prices could still increase.
After Madonna and Lady Gaga, Shakira set for Rio beach mega-gig
Latin pop queen Shakira will bring the heat to Rio de Janeiro on Saturday for her biggest concert to date -- an outdoor party on Copacabana beach.
Coe hails IOC gender testing decision
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe told AFP the IOC's decision in March to introduce testing for gender to determine eligibility to compete in the female category, preventing transgender women from competing, is a "very important development for the Olympic movement".
Baguettes take centre stage on France's Labour Day
French bakeries sold crusty baguettes and flaky croissants with government backing Friday, defying labour unions arguing that May 1 should remain a sacred day of compulsory rest.
Iran offers new proposal amid stalled US peace talks
Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the US via mediator Pakistan, state media reported Friday, with negotiations between the two sides frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire.
French hub monitors Hormuz tensions from afar
A dozen members of the French navy scour screens for blinking lights indicating movement thousands of kilometres away near the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil steady after wild swing, stocks diverge in thin trading
Oil prices steadied and stocks diverged Friday in thin holiday trading, as investors awaited the next move in the Middle East crisis and digested corporate earnings.
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang reports cyberbullying to police
Three-time Chinese Olympic champion swimmer Sun Yang filed a police report after being subjected to "large-scale" cyberbullying, his team said Friday.
Iran activates air defences as Trump faces congressional deadline
Tehran's air defences were activated to counter small aircraft and drones late Thursday, as the White House signalled that it will not be reined in by a congressional deadline on the Iran war.
Crude edges up after wild swing, stocks track Wall St rally
Oil prices edged up Friday after the previous day's wild swings, with investors awaiting the next move in the Middle East crisis, while stocks rose in holiday-thinned trade following a tech-led record day on Wall Street.
Energy Flex Fund Hits a Barn Burner in Zapata County as Lower Wilcox Test Maxes Out the Gas Detector
Rise Capital Group's Energy Flex Fund Punches a Well Into the Roleta Formation Surrounded by EOG Offsets - and the Gas Meter Pegs at Over 13,000+ Units of Gas
Gladstone Alternative Income Fund Announces Monthly Cash Distribution for May 2026
MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2026 / Gladstone Alternative Income Fund ("Gladstone Alternative" or the "Fund") announced today that its board of trustees declared monthly cash distributions to shareholders for the month of May. The May distribution amount is $0.001967 per calendar day for each issued and outstanding Class A share, Class C share, and Class I share for the period beginning May 1, 2026 and ending May 31, 2026 (for shareholders who own shares all 31 days in May, the distribution will total approximately $0.061 per share). Based on net asset values per share as of April 30, 2026, the May distribution amount represents an annualized distribution rate of 7.19% for Class A shares, 7.27% for Class C shares, and 7.17% for Class I shares. The distributions will be paid on May 29, 2026 for Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP") participants and June 1, 2026 for non-DRIP participants.
SMX Turns Trust Into Proof: Why the Next Global Economy Will Run on Verified Materials, Not Claims
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW) is redefining the role of trust in global commerce-moving it from a matter of belief to something that can be proven at the material level.
SMX Redefines Luxury: In a Market Built on Story, Only Provenance Makes It Real
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW) is bringing a new level of verification to the global luxury market, where authenticity, provenance, and brand integrity are no longer marketing claims-they are business-critical requirements.
SMX Takes Aim at the Affordability Crisis: Verified Recycled Plastics Can Help Keep Everyday Products Within Reach
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW) is advancing a new affordability model for consumer goods by showing that rising material costs do not have to automatically translate into higher prices at the shelf.
It’s Time to Make "Made in America" Great Again - With Proof Built Into the Materials Themselves
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX, SMXWW) is redefining what "Made in America" can mean in a global economy where origin claims, supply chains, materials, and compliance standards are under more scrutiny than ever.
SMX Gives Silver a Permanent Digital Identity as Global Markets Demand Proof, Traceability, and Trust
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW), a leader in material-embedded identity and digital traceability solutions, advances molecular marking technology for silver, creating a new standard for how one of the world's most trusted metals can be authenticated, traced, and protected across increasingly complex global supply chains.
Allied Universal's Steve Jones Wins 2026 Transformative CEO Award from CEO Forum Group
Company Selected as a Top 10 Business in America
Formerra Appoints Matt Borowiec as Chief Commercial Officer
CLEVELAND, OH / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2026 / Formerra, a leading distributor of performance materials, today announced the appointment of Matt Borowiec as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Borowiec will lead the company's commercial organization to support continued growth and global expansion while strengthening sales execution and customer success.
Supreme Court Case Could Change How the IRS Collects Civil Penalties - Clear Start Tax Explains What Hirsch v. US Tax Court Means for Taxpayers
A pending Supreme Court petition could reshape IRS penalty enforcement by testing whether taxpayers have a constitutional right to a jury trial before civil penalties are imposed.
GPOPlus+ Publishes Updated Investor Memorandum Detailing Three Year Operating History and Path to Scale
The Company provides a comprehensive public update on its DSD distribution model, PRISM+ AI technology platform, operating milestones, capital strategy, and risk factors
Oil slumps after hitting peak, US indices reach new records
Oil prices struck a four-year high Thursday on worries about a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East, before slumping to end the day.
Venezuela leader hikes minimum wage package by 26%
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday hiked the minimum wage package by 26.3 percent, to $240, in an attempt to quell growing discontent over difficult living conditions.
Bangladesh signs biggest-ever plane deal for 14 Boeings
Bangladesh on Thursday signed a deal with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing to buy 14 planes for its national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the two sides announced -- the airline's biggest-ever order, in a deal valued at $3.7 billion.
Venezuela opens arms to world with Miami-Caracas flight
A relaunched Miami-Caracas flight after seven years of a standstill is paving the way for Venezuela to reclaim its status as a bustling aviation hub.
US Congress votes to end record government shutdown
The US Congress on Thursday approved funding for most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending a record-breaking partial government shutdown that has disrupted critical agencies for more than two months.