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Achillion Reports Positive Interim Data for ACH-4471 Phase 2 Trials and Provides Clinical Development Strategy Update

ACH-4471, First Generation Oral factor D Inhibitor– Proof of Concept Validated in both PNH as Monotherapy and in Combination w/C5 Inhibitor – Proof of Mechanism Validated in C3G, End of Phase 2 Meeting Targeted for...

OptimizeRx Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

ROCHESTER, Mich., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OptimizeRx Corporation (Nasdaq: OPRX), a leading provider of digital health messaging for the pharmaceutical industry, today announced a proposed underwritten public offering by WPP Luxembourg Gamma...

CareTrust REIT Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.205 per Share

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRE) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of $0.205 per common share. The...

Aclaris Therapeutics Provides Update on Oral and Topical JAK 1/3 Inhibitor Clinical Trials

Conference call to be held and accompanying slide deck with photos to be included with Current Report on Form 8-K WAYNE, Pa., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRS), a dermatologist-led...

CareDx Director Dr. Amy Abernethy Resigns Board Seat to Become Principal Deputy Commissioner of the FDA

BRISBANE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CareDx, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNA), a leading molecular diagnostics company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value diagnostic solutions for transplant patients, today announced...

Plexus Sets Fiscal First Quarter 2019 Earnings Release Date

NEENAH, Wis., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plexus (NASDAQ: PLXS) announced today it will release its fiscal first quarter 2019 results after the market closes on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.  Plexus management will...

Principia Biopharma Issues Statement About the Passing of Board Member Lewis J. Shuster

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Principia Biopharma Inc. (Nasdaq: PRNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing transformative oral therapies to patients with significant unmet medical needs in immunology...

Jennifer K. Hopkins Joins Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Board of Directors

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“Heartland”) announced that Jennifer K. Hopkins has been elected to serve on its Board of Directors. Ms. Hopkins will serve as an...

Stein Mart Selects James B. Brown as Chief Financial Officer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stein Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMRT) (the “Company”) today announced the appointment of James B. Brown as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) effective December...

Payment Data Systems Selected by New Crypto Brokerage Voyager Digital Holdings to Power its Card, ACH and Other Electronic Payment Transactions

Partnership Establishes Foothold and Platform in New Vertical – Crypto Currency SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Payment Data Systems (NASDAQ: PYDS), a tech enabled payment solutions provider, announced today that it...

VIDEO RELEASE–Huntington Ingalls Industries Launches Virginia-Class Submarine Delaware (SSN 791)

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) has launched the recently christened Virginia-class submarine Delaware (SSN 791) into the water for the first time at the company’s Newport...

Associa Kramer-Triad Management Group LLC Hosts Associa Cares Event

Novi, MI, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Associa Kramer-Triad Management Group hosted a Whirlyball competition to help raise funds for Associa’s national non-profit organization, Associa Cares. Whirlyball is best described as a combination...

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Portable Communication Tower for Remote Locations

KEMP, Texas, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Larson Electronics LLC, a leading manufacturer of industrial lighting released a portable communications tower that gives operators to capability of deploying essential tools to support remote...

Guggenheim Investments Announces Launch of Guggenheim Ultra Short Duration Fund

Investment Grade Approach to Ultra Short Duration NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guggenheim Investments, the global asset management and investment advisory business of Guggenheim Partners, is pleased to announce the launch...

MOAA Named a Top Lobbyist for 12th Year by The Hill

Alexandria, Va., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) was named one of the top lobbyists of 2018 by The Hill, a newspaper based in Washington, D.C., covering...

Stomach Acid Burns Woman’s Throat — How to Protect Yourself

MISSION, Kan., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (Family Features) Like many with the condition, Kathy Bennett suffered for over a decade with a damaging, often-misdiagnosed disease — silent reflux. Also called laryngopharyngeal reflux...

PIMCO Canada Corp. Announces Estimated December and Annual Distributions for PIMCO Canada Exchange Traded Series

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PIMCO Canada Corp. (“PIMCO Canada”) today announced the estimated December and annual...

Statement From Jim Dolan

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to today’s speculation about the Knicks sparked by a press story, The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) issued the following statement from James...

CLASS ACTION UPDATE for XPO and TDOC: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that class action lawsuits have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Shareholders interested in serving as lead...

Park Electrochemical Corp. Announces Major Expansion of Its Aerospace Manufacturing, Development and Design Facilities in Newton, Kansas

MELVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Park Electrochemical Corp. (NYSE-PKE) announced the major expansion of its aerospace manufacturing, development and design operations located at the Newton City-County Airport in Newton, Kansas.  This...

Newtek Business Services Corp. Announces Stock Repurchase Program

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newtek Business Services Corp., (the “Company” or “Newtek”) (NASDAQ: NEWT), an internally managed business development company (“BDC”), today announced that its board of directors approved...

LandStar Inc’s ARALOC Renews FleetPride, Inc.

ARALOC’s Board Management Product Spans Many Industries RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LandStar, Inc. (OTCPK: LDSR) (“LandStar” or the “Company”), the parent company of Data443™ Risk Mitigation, Inc. (“Data443”), a leading...

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of an Investigation Involving Possible Securities Fraud Violations by Certain Officers and Directors of YRC Worldwide Inc.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Levi & Korsinsky announces it has commenced an investigation of YRC Worldwide Inc. (“YRC” or “the Company”) (NASDAQGS: YRCW) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws....

PIMCO Global Income Opportunities Fund Announces Special Distribution for the 2018 Year-End

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PIMCO Global Income Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: PGI.UN) announced today that...

CellTrak Announces New Audio Program for Home Care Agency Leaders

“Home Care Now”, a new podcast for home care agency leaders, features conversations with industry experts and influencers about timely issues and trends that affect home care agencies Schaumburg, IL, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE...

Tractor Supply Company Announces Goal to Reduce Carbon Emissions from Facilities by 25 Percent

Company Continues to Reduce Energy Consumption and Waste through its Stewardship Program BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retail chain in the United...

UPCOMING DEADLINE ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Lawsuit Against Honeywell International Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses in Excess of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Honeywell International Inc. (“Honeywell” or “the Company”)...

UPCOMING DEADLINE REMINDER: The Schall Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Lawsuit Against India Globalization Capital, Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses in Excess of $500,000 to Contact the Firm

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against India Globalization Capital, Inc. (“India Globalization” or...

BERKADIA ADDS DORI NOLAN AS SVP, NATIONAL CLIENT SERVICES FOR INVESTMENT SALES TEAM

New York, NY, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Berkadia announced today the hiring of Dori Nolan as Senior Vice President, National Client Services, a strategic addition to the company’s investment sales team intended...

Deadline Alert: The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Camping World Holdings, Inc.

BENSALEM, Pa. , Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the December 18, 2018 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on...

END OF MONTH DEADLINE ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Lawsuit Against China Zenix Auto International Limited and Encourages Investors with Losses in Excess of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against China Zenix Auto International Limited (“China Zenix”...

Deadline Alert: The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Bank OZK  

BENSALEM, Pa., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the December 26, 2018 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf...

Deadline Alert: The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Dycom Industries, Inc.

BENSALEM, Pa., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the December 24, 2018 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf...

Stonybrook Capital Advises on Heritage Insurance Holdings’ $125m Debt Facility

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (“Heritage” or the “Company”), a Florida-based, homeowners insurance company, today announced it has succeeded in raising a $125m debt facility through a...

Deadline Alert: The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against McKesson Corporation

BENSALEM, Pa., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the December 18, 2018 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf...

Deadline Alert: The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Jianpu Technology Inc.

BENSALEM, Pa., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the December 24, 2018 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf...

United Health Products to Hold Conference Call on December 20, 2018 to Discuss Recent Corporate Developments and Provide Year End Update

HENDERSON, Nev., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Health Products, Inc. (OTC: UEEC), (“UHP” or the “Company”), a manufacturer and marketer of HemoStyp®, a patented hemostatic gauze for the healthcare and wound care...

Check Off Your Bucket List Destinations: Egypt, Jordan and Israel On a Mega Yacht with Beyond Cruises!

New York, New York, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Have you ever dreamed of visiting the wondrous pyramids of Egypt, the exquisite Old City of Jerusalem, or the legendary Treasury, carved entirely from...

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Lighthouse 360 Continues Winning Streak with Two 2018 Townie Choice Awards

For the third consecutive year, practicing dentists and readers vote Lighthouse 360 as the best patient communications system software in the industry. Lighthouse 360 also named best in dental marketing for a second consecutive...

Major CBD Deal: SWISSX signs with Kohanoff Affiliated’s SoCal Gas Station Empire

The leading CBD oil and confectionery company’s products, favored by Snoop Dogg, Tommy Chong, Scott Disick and Dave Navarro, are now available in hundreds of stores across Los Angeles and the rest of Southern...

New SmarTech Report: 3D Printed Composites Market Taking Off with Part Production Driving Global Revenues to Nearly $10 Billion by 2028

CROZET, Va., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SmarTech Publishing has just published a new 173-page report detailing the evolution of additive manufacturing with composite fiber reinforced materials. In this first update of the...

Statement from General Atomics on the Release of the

Final Report of the National Academy of Sciences Committee on a Strategic Plan for Burning Plasma Research San Diego, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — San Diego, December 17, 2018 – General Atomics (GA)...

Premera awards $3.3 million in community grants focusing on behavioral health

Mountlake Terrace, Wash., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Premera Blue Cross through its Premera Social Impact program today announced more than $3.3 million in grants made to 18 nonprofit organizations across Washington. “These...

CLASS ACTION UPDATE for OZK and DY: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that class action lawsuits have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Shareholders interested in serving as lead...

CLASS ACTION UPDATE for IGCC, NKTR and FIT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that class action lawsuits have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Shareholders interested in serving as lead...

Due to Overwhelming Demand, the 2018 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, Presented by Chase, Extends Show Run Through January 6, 2019

Tickets for the 10 Additional Performances Are on Sale Now! NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) announced today that due to overwhelming demand, the 2018...

Caron Experts Urge Parents Not to Minimize Dangers of Vaping, Advocate for Immediate Intervention and a Zero Tolerance Policy

Caron Treatment Center’s Vice President of Education, Tammy Granger, Weighs in On the Concerning Results Wernersville, PA, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2018 Monitoring the Future results released today by the University...

Mike Bako’s Guide to Last Minute Holiday Gifting

Digital Journalist and Trend Expert, Mike Bako, teamed with YourUpdateTV on a nationwide media tour to discuss great holiday gifting options for this year NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Every holiday...

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating the Board of Directors of Fidelity Southern Corporation (LION) on Behalf of Stockholders and Encourages LION Investors to Contact the Firm

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Fidelity Southern Corporation (NASDAQ: LION) on behalf of stockholders concerning the...

Tanager Energy Announces Increase in Financing

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tanager Energy Inc. (“Tanager” or the “Corporation”) (TSX-V: TAN) announced today that, further to its September 24, 2018 news release, the board of directors of Tanager...