(BPT) - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) once meant a slow, irreversible loss of vision, and many people still believe that's true. But the AMD of today isn't the AMD of a generation ago. Advances in early detection and new treatments have transformed what was once an inevitable march toward blindness into a more manageable condition for many, especially when detected early and treated by a retina specialist. During February's AMD Awareness Month, the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) encourages the public to learn more about AMD to safeguard their vision.
Both sales tax and GST are indirect taxes, meaning they are charged on transactions (purchases) instead of income, and the cost is ultimately paid by the person who buys the final product. The difference is how they are collected and applied.
AST SpaceMobile shares rise premarket after announcing the BlueBird 7 satellite launch in late February, advancing its next-generation space-based cellular network and global connectivity ambitions.
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Tilray shares edged higher in premarket trading after the company rebranded its Italy unit as Tilray Medical Italia and highlighted expansion plans in the regulated medical cannabis market.
The move aims to convince WBD shareholders to vote against the Netflix transaction at a special meeting, while Paramount also extended its $30-per-share cash tender offer until Feb. 20, 2026.
Commercial banking company Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:PFBC) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 7.2% year on year to $78.07 million. Its GAAP profit of $2.79 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Nvidia has surpassed Apple as Taiwan Semiconductor's largest customer as AI demand accelerates. Analysts say Nvidia's leadership in AI chips could drive growth into 2026 while reshaping the global semiconductor supply chain.
Cotton price action is up 10 to 15 points so far on Thursday. Futures gave into weakness on Wednesday, with contracts 2 to 7 points lower as some 2026 crop contracts were up 4 to 9 points. Crude oil futures were up 31 cents per barrel at $60.67. The...
Lean hog futures closed firm to 45 cents higher in the front months on Wednesday. Open interest suggested new buying, up 3,770 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.13 on Wednesday afternoon, up $4.94 from the day prior. The C...
Live cattle futures closed Wednesday with contracts 17 to 72 cents in the green. Open interest was up 619 contracts. Cash trade saw a few cattle exchange hands at $232 so far this week on thin volume. Other bids are being reported at $233. The Wednes...
Wheat is showing 3 to 5 cent gains so far on Thursday morning. The wheat complex posted mixed trade on Wednesday, with contracts weaker in the winter wheats and stronger in the spring wheats. Chicago SRW futures were 1 ¾ to 2 ¾ cents in the red. Open...
