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Valsoft Strengthens Point-of-Sale Solutions Portfolio with the Acquisition of Vigilix
MONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft") a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, has solidified its position as a leader in the Point-of-Sale (POS) software sector with the acquisition of Vigilix. This strategic move significantly expands Valsoft's portfolio in the retail sector, enabling them to offer enhanced solutions for retailers across various industries, offering advanced Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) capabilities for POS systems and retailers.
Battery Materials and Solutions Provider COBCO Takes a Major Step Forward with the Commissioning of its First Batch of Precursor Cathode Active Materials (PCAM) Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NMC) Production Lines in Morocco
JORF, MA / ACCESS Newswire / January 24, 2025 / COBCO, a leading provider of battery materials solutions for Europe and North America, is proud to announce the commissioning of its first batch of NMC PCAM production lines at Jorf Lasfar, Morocco. This milestone represents an important step in COBCO's journey to establish a new world-class ecosystem for sustainable battery material production.
Trump Davos address lifts S&P 500 to record, dents oil prices
The S&P 500 finished at a fresh all-time record Thursday as US stocks shrugged off early weakness, welcoming President Donald Trump's pledge to cut corporate taxes.
Between laughs and 'disaster', Trump divides Davos
As Donald Trump appeared on giant screens at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the world's rich and powerful rapturously applauded and snapped photos of the US leader. But by the end, the crowd had mixed feelings.
Hundreds of people protest ahead of Swiss Davos meeting
Some 300 people including two millionaires protested in Davos Sunday ahead of next week's gathering of the global elite at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss Alps.
Sacklers, Purdue to pay $7.4 bn over opioid crisis
Several US states have reached a $7.4 billion settlement with the Sackler family and their pharmaceutical company Purdue over the opioid crisis that has ravaged the lives of millions of Americans, officials said Thursday.
US falling behind on wind power, think tank warns
The United States is falling behind the European Union in the rollout of wind power and risks being overtaken by China, a think tank said Thursday, days after Trump announced a crackdown on new wind projects.
US news giant CNN eyes 200 job cuts, streaming overhaul
US news network CNN will shed six percent of staff, some 200 people, the outlet said Thursday as it embarks on a major shakeup of staffing and programing amid a deluge of political news.
Rubio chooses Central America for first trip amid Panama Canal pressure
Marco Rubio will pay his first trip as US secretary of state to Central American nations including Panama, where President Donald Trump has threatened to seize the Panama Canal, a spokeswoman said Thursday.
Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally falters, oil slumps
A tech-fuelled rally on Wall Street faltered on Thursday as concerns about interest rates and high stock valuations sapped investor confidence.
Trump tells Davos elites: produce in US or pay tariffs
US President Donald Trump issued a blunt warning to global elites in a video message to the World Economic Forum on Thursday: Make your product in the United States or pay tariffs.
American Airlines shares fall on lackluster 2025 profit outlook
Shares of American Airlines plunged Thursday after the carrier released a disappointing 2025 profit outlook even as its earnings topped expectations in the most recent quarter.
Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally falters
A tech-fuelled rally on Wall Street faltered on Thursday as concerns about interest rates and high stock valuations sapped investor confidence.
Drinking water in many French cities contaminated: study
A type of "forever chemical" linked to health problems and birth defects has been found in the tap water of many French cities and towns including Paris, according to a study released on Thursday.
After Musk gesture, activists project 'Heil' on Tesla plant
Political activists in Germany said Thursday they had projected an image of Elon Musk's infamous raised-arm salute and the word "Heil" onto the outside of his Tesla plant.
Nearly 2,000 LGBTQ couples wed as Thai same-sex marriage law comes into force
Almost 2,000 same-sex and transgender couples married in Thailand on Thursday as the kingdom's equal marriage law went into effect in a first for Southeast Asia.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor on Thursday said he was seeking arrest warrants against senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan over the persecution of women, a crime against humanity.
Syria's economy reborn after being freed from Assad
When Bashar al-Assad ruled Syria, merchants like Youssef Rajab kept much of their imported stock hidden for fear of arrest for breaking the law.
Stocks mainly rise after Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally
Global stock markets mostly rose Thursday following a tech-fuelled rally on Wall Street spurred by US president Donald Trump's massive AI-investment announcement.
J-pop star Nakai to retire after sexual misconduct allegations
One of Japan's best-known pop stars and TV hosts announced his retirement Thursday after sexual misconduct allegations, in the latest scandal to rock the country's entertainment industry.
Leaky, crowded and hot: Louvre boss slams her own museum
The head of the Louvre in Paris has warned the government about leaks, overcrowding and sub-standard catering in a confidential note that has raised alarm about the state of the world's most-visited museum.
How things stand in China-US trade tensions with Trump 2.0
Donald Trump is back in the White House, promising to use the United States's vast economic weight to hit back at China for its alleged unfair trade practices and role in the deadly American fentanyl crisis.
Most Asian markets rise after Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally
Asian equities mostly rose Thursday, cheered by another tech-fuelled run-up on Wall Street after Donald Trump's huge AI investment announcement, as traders assessed the outlook for the next four years under the new president.
Hundreds wed as Thai same-sex marriage law comes into force
Scores of same-sex and transgender couples married in Thailand on Thursday as the kingdom's equal marriage law went into effect, with two high-profile gay actors among the first to do so.
New rider in town: Somalia's first woman equestrian turns heads
A strange sight appears on the streets of Mogadishu: a figure dressed all in black, including a cowboy hat, riding a horse through the beeping traffic of tuk-tuks and motorbikes.
Most Asian markets extend AI-fuelled rally
Asian equities mostly rose Thursday, cheered by another tech-fuelled run-up on Wall Street after Donald Trump's huge AI investment announcement, as traders assessed the outlook for the next four years under the new president.
Bangladesh student revolutionaries' dreams dented by joblessness
Bangladeshi students braved bullets to overthrow an autocratic government, but six months after the revolution, many say finding a job is proving a harder task than manning the barricades.
Larry Ellison, tech's original maverick, makes Trump era return
US tech titans Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos are taking a prominent place in the new Trump era, but another player from another era -- Oracle boss Larry Ellison -- is making a surprise return.
Political crisis hits South Korea growth: central bank
South Korea's economic growth slowed in the last quarter of 2024, data from the central bank showed Thursday, as the country struggled with the fallout from impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law.
El Mister and Tradable Bits Partner to Drive Development of Latin American Sports Industry through Data Acquisition, Analysis, and Activation
Organizations to Publish In-depth Informational Reports Detailing What Motivates Sports Fans
New Leadership at Societ and Frontier Sets Strong Foundation for Nonprofit Technology and Fundraising Innovation
These leadership changes signal a new chapter of growth for the company, enabling Societ to blend cutting-edge technology with on-the-ground fundraising expertise, to deliver world-class solutions that help nonprofits advance their mission in today's world of rapid change.