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Asana jumps 10% in trading debut after opening at $4.2 billion valuation

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Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesAsana jumped as much as 10% in its first day of trading on Wednesday. The stock opened at $27 per share, 29% above its reference price of $21. The ensuing climb marked a 10% increase from the opening price. With 155 million shares outstanding, Asana sported a valuation of $4.6 billion at its peak after opening at $4.2 billion. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Asana jumped as much as 10% in its first day of trading on Wednesday, hitting a high of $29.79. Asana is a work management software company based out of San Francisco. The firm went public via a direct listing rather than the traditional IPO route. With a reference price of $21 per share, Asana opened at $27 per share in the first minute of trade, giving it a valuation of $4.2 billion. At its peak on Wednesday, Asana sported a valuation of $4.6 billion, based on about 155 million shares outstanding. Asana was founded in 2008 and markets a web and mobile application designed to help

Italy Consumer Prices Fall In September

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(RTTNews) - Italy's consumer prices fell in September, data from the statistical office Istat showed on Wednesday. The consumer price index fell 0.5 percent year-on-year in September, same as seen in August. Economists had expected a 0.4 percent fall. The core inflation excluding prices of energy and unprocessed food eased to 0.1 percent in September from 0.3 percent in the preceding month. On a month-on-month basis, consumer prices fell 0.6 percent in September. Economists had expected a 0.3 percent rise. The EU measure of harmonized index of consumer prices, or HICP, fell 0.9 percent annually in September, following a 0.5 percent decrease in the prior month. Economists had expected a 0.4 percent fall. On a monthly basis, HICP rose 1.0 percent in September. Economists had expected a 1.4 percent rise. To keep reading about Italy Consumer Prices Fall In September, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/Rhg7tP

Global Precision Medicine Market 2020-2030: Remodeling the One-Size-Fits-All Theory to Individually Tailored Therapy

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Dublin, Sept. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Precision Medicine Market: Focus on Ecosystem, Technology, Application, Country Data (21 Countries), and Competitive Landscape - Analysis and Forecast, 2020-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Precision Medicine Market to Reach $278.61 Billion by 2030Precision medicine refers to the medicine developed as per an individual's genetic profile. It provides guidance regarding the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. The segmentation of the population is done depending on the genome structure of the individuals and their compatibility with a specific drug molecule.In the precision medicine market, the application of molecular biology is to study the cause of a patient's disease at the molecular level, so that target-based therapies or individualized therapies can be applied to cure the patient's health-related problems.This industry is gaining traction due to the

Fast-Growing Studypool Among Several EdTech Platforms Filling the Gaps of Remote Learning

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the 2020-2021 academic year around the corner, governments around the world, and particularly in areas hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, are racing to find solutions to better serve students during these difficult times. Recent CNN reports point to a hybrid model becoming the prominent solution. Though schools are taking a broad range of approaches, this hybrid model entails a mix of traditional in-person schooling and online or remote learning. One thing is clear, education will not go back to what it used to be, and perhaps this is a good thing. When the pandemic first hit, schools and families were faced with very difficult decisions. In the US, over 20 Million students rely on free school lunch as their meal. With schools closed, it was evident that many children would suffer. But this was just one of many examples of ways inequality has been a serious problem for students and further amplified by the pandemic.  As hig

Late US justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg buried in private ceremony

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - The late US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was buried Tuesday morning (Sept 29) in a private ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, officials said. The death of Ginsburg, a progressive icon affectionately known by her initials RBG, has triggered a partisan battle to fill her vacancy just weeks before the presidential election. Ginsburg, who died on Sept 18 at the age of 87, "was laid to rest this morning in a private family ceremony," the Arlington National Cemetery said. Slain US president John F. Kennedy is buried at Arlington, as well as military personnel and several Supreme Court justices. Ginsburg was honoured Friday at the US Capitol, where she made history becoming the first woman and first Jewish person to lie in state there. Ginsburg's flag-draped casket was carried up the Capitol east steps and brought to Statuary Hall, where the justice's relatives, lawmakers and dignitaries including Joe Biden, the Democrati

Carlos Ghosn launches executive training program in Lebanon while in hiding

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Fugitive auto honcho Carlos Ghosn has launched a new initiative to train budding business executives in his native Lebanon while he hides out from financial-crime charges. The former Nissan CEO announced plans Tuesday to set up an executive management program at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik located north of Beirut, where Ghosn fled in December as he awaited a criminal trial in Tokyo. Ghosn’s partnership with the school, dubbed “Moving Forward,” will also provide technology training and support for startups. It aims to help restore confidence in Lebanon as the nation grapples with a massive financial and economic crisis that was exacerbated by the horrific Aug. 4 explosion in Beirut. “This is about creating jobs, employment and entrepreneurs to allow society to take its role in the reconstruction of the country,” Ghosn said at a news conference on the new initiative. “If you bring back trust, money will come,” he added. “You can have an excellent plan for Lebanon but if you

Fiat Chrysler, Groupe PSA Announce Board Composition Of Stellantis – Quick Facts

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(RTTNews) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCAU) and Peugeot S.A. announced the composition of the Board of Stellantis, the new company that will result from the combination of their respective businesses. The Board of Stellantis will be comprised of 11 members, the majority of the non-executive directors being independent. FCA and its reference shareholder Exor have nominated 5 members, including John Elkann as Chairman. Groupe PSA and two of its reference shareholders have nominated 5 members, including the Senior Independent Director and the Vice Chairman. Carlos Tavares, Stellantis' CEO, will also be a member of the Board. Completion of the proposed combination is expected to take place by the end of the first quarter of 2021. To keep reading about Fiat Chrysler, Groupe PSA Announce Board Composition Of Stellantis – Quick Facts, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RhZ8f2

Covid-19 pandemic will push millions across East Asia and the Pacific into poverty this year, says World Bank

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WASHINGTON - Poverty in East Asia and the Pacific could increase this year for the first time in 20 years as the coronavirus pandemic keeps people in poverty and creates a class of new poor, the World Bank said on Tuesday (Sept29). While China will fare better than its neighbours, the region as a whole is still expected to grow by only 0.9 per cent this year, the lowest rate since 1967, the Washington-based international development lender said in its latest economic update report. China is forecast to grow by 2 per cent this year, buoyed by strong government spending, strong exports, and a low rate of new infections since March, but the rest of the region is likely to shrink by 3.5 per cent. In the report, the World Bank examined how the region's developing countries were hit by the "triple shock" of the pandemic, containment measures, and the global recession, and called for reforms to alleviate their impact on the poor and on regional growth. "While the devastatio

Former Amazon manager made $1.4 million from insider trading, SEC alleges

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Amazon corporate office building in Sunnyvale, California Lisa Werner | Moment Mobile | Getty Images The Securities and Exchange Commission charged a former Amazon finance manager and two family members with insider trading, alleging Monday that they made approximately $1.4 million from unlawful trading.  The agency alleges that Laksha Bohra, who worked as a senior manager in Amazon's tax department, had access to confidential information from Amazon ahead of the company's quarterly and annual earnings reports.  From January 2016 through July 2018, Bohra allegedly tipped her husband Viky Bohra off on the company's financial performance. Bohra's husband would then trade the stock with his father, Gotham Bohra, on the confidential information, the SEC said. The group allegedly traded on the confidential information in 11 separate accounts maintained by the family.  The SEC filed its complain in federal court in Seattle, charging the family members with violating anti-frau

EU and Britain far apart as key week of Brexit talks begins

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BRUSSELS (REUTERS) - The European Union and Britain both said a post-Brexit deal was still some way off as they began a decisive week of talks in Brussels. Britain left the EU last January and is locked in negotiations on a new trade deal from 2021, as well as on implementing its divorce agreement with the bloc. EU national leaders are scheduled to assess the state of play at a summit next month, with a no-deal Brexit still possible. Negotiations have stumbled over fisheries, fair competition and settling disputes, and Brexit talks descended into chaos this month when London proposed draft laws that would undermine its earlier EU divorce bill. Britain's Brexit supremo Michael Gove held talks with Maros Sefcovic, a deputy head of the bloc's executive Commission, on Monday (Sept 28). "The UK's positions are far apart from what the EU can accept. I have repeated the EU's request to withdraw the contentious part of the draft Internal Markets Bill by the end of Septembe

When business and friendship mix: The winning recipe

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Setting boundaries was key to nurturing their business while maintaining their treasured friendship. Right from the start, they introduced an unusual tool: a code word to help them keep their personal and business lives separate. Before any private chats they’d simply utter a single word: “personal”. The pair have worked hard on their communication over the years. “A business partnership is like a marriage – you have to let stuff go all the time,” says Danni. “We realised the most important thing we can do is be honest with each other, and for the other person to be open to those comments. And we talk about things quickly, so that frustrations don't build up.” The women also clearly defined their roles within the business from the beginning, recognising the complementary differences in their personalities, skillsets and management styles. In general, Alisa says she’s quite conservative, while Danni is a more of a risk-taking, full-steam-ahead person. If the two don’t agree on somet

China Shares Predicted To Open In The Green

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(RTTNews) - The China stock market has finished lower in back-to-back trading days, surrendering more than 60 points or 2 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just beneath the 3,220-point plateau although it's expected to find support on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat, with technology stocks expected to lead the markets higher amidst bargain hunting. The European markets were mixed and the U.S. bourses were sharply higher and the Asian markets figure to follow the latter lead. The SCI finished slightly lower on Friday following losses from the property stocks, while the financials and insurance companies were mixed. For the day, the index eased 3.76 points or 0.12 percent to finish at 3,219.42 after trading between 3,208.03 and 3,239.47. The Shenzhen Composite Index fell 5.03 points or 0.23 percent to end at 2,143.05. Among the actives, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China fell 0.20 percent, while Bank of China shed 0.31 perce

Greece records first coronavirus death in migrant camp

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ATHENS (AFP) - Greek officials on Sunday (Sept 27) announced the first coronavirus death of a migrant living in a camp in Greece. The victim was a 61-year-old father-of-two from Afghanistan who had been living in the Malakassa camp near Athens, the asylum ministry said. He died while being treated in a hospital in Athens. Malakassa along with Schisto and Elaionas camps that are near Athens were placed in quarantine in early September as concerns mounted over the spread of Covid-19 among thousands of asylum-seekers living in squalid conditions in Greece. Greece's migrant camps have technically been under lockdown since March, with restrictions on who can leave and enter, prompting criticism from rights groups. On Lesbos, following the destruction of the Moria camp in fires earlier this month, more than 240 asylum-seekers transferred to a temporary camp have contracted coronavirus. Greek authorities on Sunday announced 218 new coronavirus cases and three deaths including that of the

San Francisco housing has cooled as some flee the city, but demand is still there

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People sit in Alamo Square overlooking the city skyline in San Francisco on March 26, 2020. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Greg Tribulato is having trouble getting buyers interested in two extensively renovated condominiums he's trying to sell in San Francisco's Mission district. They've been on the market for three months. The one with two bedrooms is going for $1.5 million, and the four-bedroom unit costs $2.3 million. He said he and his father, Gary, are talking with the seller about renting out the homes or lowering their prices. "We did everything under the planet that's humanly possible," he said. They staged the homes, they created websites with custom domain names, videos and 3D digital tours, and they sent out flyers and emails to get people's attention.  The coronavirus pandemic and corresponding recession have shaken the dynamics of the second-most expensive city to buy a home in the U.S. (The Silicon Valley city of San Jose boasts

The new 10 p.m. curfew on UK pubs, bars, and restaurants will 'devastate' the industry, owners say. 'It's hard to understand how this is the solution to fighting the disease.'

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Matthew Horwood/Getty ImagesThe UK government introduced a 10 p.m. curfew for pubs, bars, and restaurants, and compulsory table service as part of its latest coronavirus safety measures. Industry bodies have described this as “another crushing blow” that will “devastate” the sector well into 2021. Two in five adults said they will go out less often as a result of curfew, according to survey from market research company CGA. The curfew will also affect takeaways. CEOs of fast food giants KFC and Pizza Hut warned that the curfew could have a "catastrophic impact." Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. England's new 10 p.m. curfew at pubs, bars, and restaurants — designed to push down COVID-19 cases — is "another crushing blow" to struggling businesses now facing closure, owners have said. Nearly a quarter (23%) of members of the UK's biggest pub and hospitality trade bodies expect to fail in the next three months unless the government gives t

Auto China 2020: Hyundai Motor Shares Game-Changing Electrification Vision Driving Its Smart Mobility Transformation

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Through various product premieres and displays at Auto China 2020, Hyundai shares game-changing electrification vision Hyundai's RM20e racing midship sports car makes world premiere at Auto China 2020, signifying the electric-based high-performance potential of the N brand Prophecy concept EV further demonstrates Hyundai's ambitions for EVs All-new Tucson and all-new Elantra makes debut to Chinese customers along with Elantra N TCR, Palisade and many other models SEOUL, South Korea and BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the 16th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2020), Beijing Hyundai Motor Company shares its game-changing electrification vision that is driving its transformation into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider. At the show, Hyundai premieres its RM20e electric racing midship sports car prototype, Elantra N TCR and Prophecy concept EV model, demonstrating the reach of its EV ambitions. All-new Tucson as well as all-new Elantra also ma

Britain's Boris Johnson lines up two Brexit-backing critics of BBC for big media roles, says Times

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LONDON (REUTERS) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to appoint two Brexit-backing critics of the BBC to important roles in the media, including one as chairman of the publicly owned broadcaster itself, the Times reported on Saturday (Sept 26). The newspaper said Johnson had asked Charles Moore, a former editor of the Daily Telegraph, to become the chairman of the BBC and wanted Paul Dacre, a former editor of the Daily Mail, to be chairman of media regulator Ofcom. The BBC is entering a crucial period in its history, with some lawmakers attacking its universal funding model and online giants Netflix and Amazon posing a new threat. "This is part of a process of the prime minister putting allies in key positions," the newspaper quoted one source close to Johnson as saying. Applications for the roles are due to open shortly. Of the BBC position, a spokeswoman for the Department of Media said: "It is an open recruitment process and all public appointments are subjec

Global Performance Additives Industry

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New York, Sept. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global Performance Additives Industry" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05957658/?utm_source=GNW1 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% over the analysis period 2020-2027. Plastic Additives, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 8.8% CAGR and reach US$51.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Paint & Coatings Additives segment is readjusted to a revised 8.6% CAGR for the next 7-year period.The U.S. Market is Estimated at $24.8 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 10.8% CAGRThe Performance Additives market in the U.S. is estimated at US$24.8 Billion in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$32.8 Billion by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 10.8% o

ZDD listed on OTC market in USA

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Boca Raton, FL, Sept. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZDD acquired OMPS through reverse merger and acquisition. The assets of Henan Anjia e-commerce Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: zdd) will be loaded into the listed company in the form of reverse merger and acquisition. The company will issue 1 billion shares。 The company's "earn more" brand has deeply cultivated the differentiated e-commerce and community e-commerce to seek the welfare of the common people. The company appointed Ouyang Chengguo as the chairman, Wen Qingrui as the vice chairman, Wang Jinhui as the CEO, Ouyang Chengguo, Wen Qingrui, Wang Jinhui, Ma Liying, LV Baoshu, Xu Yulan, Yin Li, Han fengzhe and Liu Huiwu as directors, and Ouyang Jianwen as the Secretary of the board of directors. Contact Information:Name: Leo ZhuEmail: zhufengshuang@huidongstock.com To keep reading about ZDD listed on OTC market in USA, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RhNpRv

Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. (RFI) Notification of Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a)

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NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RFI) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on September 30, 2020 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date. In December 2011, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. The policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the F

Broc L. Pratt, MD wins Top Plastic Surgeon East, Top Aesthetic Doctor and Top Plastic Surgery Practice in the Aesthetic Everything® 2020 Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine Awards

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Broc L. Pratt, MD of Bespoke Plastic Surgery wins Top Plastic Surgeon East, Top Aesthetic Doctor and Top Plastic Surgery Practice in the Aesthetic Everything® 2020 Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine Awards. Voting was held on-line in 2020 with over 40,000 votes received. ABOUT: Broc L. Pratt, MD of Bespoke Plastic Surgery Dr. Pratt is a plastic surgeon in Charlotte NC that came by his love of medicine through the influence of his chemist father as well as his mentor and cousin, who is also a surgeon. Dr. Pratt was accepted to medical school at The University of Florida, where he received the distinguished Ambrose Paré Award from the American College of Surgeons. He later went on to complete his residency in general surgery at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. During his general surgery residency, he completed a research fellowship in minimally invasive surgery under the tutelage of B. Todd Heniford, MD. Dr. Pratt has published resea

Okta just poached a seasoned sales leader from Splunk and Salesforce to woo customers and tackle its 'massive' market opportunity

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Susan St Ledger is Okta's new president of Worldwide Field Operations. OktaExperienced software sales executive Susan St. Ledger is joining Okta as its new president of worldwide field operations in February, the company announced Friday. St. Ledger was most recently in the same role at cloud data analytics company Splunk, and before that spent 11 years at Salesforce, working in sales and service leadership roles.  St. Ledger, who will be leading all of the firm's customer-facing teams, said that the market opportunity for Okta's identity management tools is a "massive."  Okta CEO Todd McKinnon said St. Ledger's experience with cloud and software sales, along wth growing platforms, will be important expertise for Okta going forward.  Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Okta has poached sales exec Susan St. Ledger from data analytics firm Splunk to become its new president of worldwide field operations, where she'll oversee all its custo

Europe is heading back into lockdown, but when travel resumes, these are the 3 European airline stocks to own, Morgan Stanley says

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FILE PHOTO: Ryanair aircraft parked on the tarmac. ReutersDespite many European countries facing new lockdown restrictions, Morgan Stanley in a note on Tuesday said it remains “cautiously optimistic” about a gradual return to travel. Morgan Stanley’s equity analyst Carolina Dores breaks down the four reasons why demand for travel is still present and the 3 European airline stocks to buy to capitalize on pent-up demand and a travel recovery. “The International Air Transport Association demand estimates are more positive for intra-EU than long haul,” Dores said - European airlines are best positioned for this form of recovery. Morgan Stanley also outlines selling opportunities of airline stocks that could rally on positive travel news. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Many European countries are facing a "second wave" of coronavirus cases. The United Kingdom and certain cities in France, Germany and Spain have implemented tighter restrictions following th

China Stock Market Tipped To Open In The Green

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(RTTNews) - The China stock market turned lower again on Thursday, one day after halting the two-day losing streak in which it had fallen more than 60 points or 1.8 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just beneath the 3,225-point plateau although it's expected to rebound on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic, with rising oil prices warring against rising pandemic numbers. The European markets were down and the U.S. markets were up and the Asian bourses are expected to follow the latter lead. The SCI finished sharply lower on Thursday following losses from the financial shares, property stocks and oil and insurance companies. For the day, the index plunged 56.53 points or 1.72 percent to finish at 3,223.18 after trading between 3,221.24 and 3,265.35. The Shenzhen Composite Index dropped 54.10 points or 2.46 percent to end at 2,148.08. Among the actives, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China shed 0.41 percent, while Bank of China f

PandaDoc Earns TrustRadius 2020 Tech Cares Award

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PandaDoc, the leading all-in-one document automation software, today announced that it has been recognized by TrustRadius with a 2020 Tech Cares Award. This award celebrates companies that have gone above and beyond to provide their communities, clients, and front line workers with support during the COVID-19 crisis. PandaDoc launched its Free eSign product in response to the pandemic to help businesses keep their doors open and deals coming in through the COVID-19 crisis. The forever free product allows companies to upload, send and collect signatures on an unlimited number of documents for an unlimited number of users. “When the pandemic hit, the sudden inability to operate an organization in person was devastating to businesses of all sizes, as well as government institutions, school districts, nonprofits, even hospitals. We felt called to help those who needed support, especially small businesses that were disproportionately affecte

Global Radio Frequency (RF) Cables Industry

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New York, Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global Radio Frequency (RF) Cables Industry" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05959844/?utm_source=GNW6 Billion by 2027, growing at aCAGR of 8% over the period 2020-2027. Coaxial Cable, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 7.7% CAGR and reach US$10.5 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Fiber-Optic Cable segment is readjusted to a revised 9.9% CAGR for the next 7-year period.The U.S. Market is Estimated at $2 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 12.1% CAGRThe Radio Frequency (RF) Cables market in the U.S. is estimated at US$2 Billion in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$2.8 Billion by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 12% over the analysis period 2020

Global RF Power Amplifiers Industry

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New York, Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global RF Power Amplifiers Industry" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05959900/?utm_source=GNW5 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 12.2% over the analysis period 2020-2027. To keep reading about Global RF Power Amplifiers Industry, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RhFPqG

Medical Device Testing Market Research Report by Testing, by Service Type, by Sourcing Type, by Device Class, by Technology – Global Forecast to 2025 – Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

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New York, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Medical Device Testing Market Research Report by Testing, by Service Type, by Sourcing Type, by Device Class, by Technology - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05973338/?utm_source=GNWThe Global Medical Device Testing Market is expected to grow from USD 8,211.91 Million in 2019 to USD 12,106.60 Million by the end of 2025 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.68%.Market Segmentation & Coverage:This research report categorizes the Medical Device Testing to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets:Based on Testing, the Medical Device Testing Market studied across Chemical, Physical, and Biocompatibility Testing, Cybersecurity Testing, Electrical Safety, Environmental Testing, and Mechanical Testing.Based on Service Type, the Medical Device Testing Market studied across Certifi

Notice from the Office of the Secretary – Ontario Securities Commission

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DONALD BRUCE WILSON, DAVID SCOTT WRIGHT and PATRICK K. PRINSTER, File No. 2020-27 TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2020 /CNW/ - The Commission issued its Reasons and Decision and an Order pursuant to Subsections 127(1) and 127(10) of the Securities Act in the above named matter. A copy of the Reasons and Decision and the Order dated September 22, 2020 are available at www.osc.gov.on.ca. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARYGRACE KNAKOWSKISECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION SOURCE Ontario Securities Commission To keep reading about Notice from the Office of the Secretary – Ontario Securities Commission, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RhCw49

CIO Leadership: Future State 2025, the 6th Book from HMG Strategy President and CEO Hunter Muller, Details How Top Technology Executives Disrupt and Drive Success in the Digital Economy

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WESTPORT, Conn., Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hunter Muller, President and CEO of HMG Strategy, the world's leading digital platform for connecting technology executives to reimagine the enterprise and reshape the business world, has released his sixth book: Future State 2025: How Top Technology Executives Disrupt and Drive Success in the Digital Economy. The book, which is now available from John Wiley & Sons, Inc. on Amazon, reveals how CIOs and top technology executives are partnering with the CEO and the Board to invent new business models and creating opportunities for growth and profitability in core, adjacent and new markets. This includes redesigning and reinventing the organization’s portfolio of digital assets and capabilities – especially now as companies have been forced to accelerate their digital pivot. “The past six months have demonstrated that there’s no better time to be a technology executive as CIOs, CISOs and technology executives are in the spotlight

Rackspace Technology supports gohenry’s global expansion with migration to Google Cloud

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LONDON, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology™ (NASDAQ: RXT), a leading end-to-end multicloud technology solutions company, has supported gohenry with its global growth plans by migrating its IT environment to Google Cloud, delivering enhanced security and scalability for the next-generation money app. Since migrating 99% of its services to Google Cloud, gohenry, the prepaid Visa debit card and app designed exclusively for 6-18-year-olds, doubled its customer base between 2018 and 2020, reaching one million customers. It also sharply increased its revenue year-on-year with latest reports showing an annual turnover of £13 million in 2019 as families increasingly look to cashless solutions to help children become skilled in money management. As a premier partner for Google Cloud, with over 370+ technical certifications, Rackspace Technology supported gohenry throughout the entire migration process. The Google Cloud migration provides gohenry with the confidence to grow

Higher Open Predicted For China Stock Market

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(RTTNews) - The China stock market has finished lower in back-to-back sessions, retreating more than 60 points or 1.8 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just beneath the 3,275-point plateau although it's poised to halt its slide on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive, with bargain hunting expected after days of heavy selling while optimism for additional stimulus added to the positive sentiment. The European markets were mixed and the U.S. bourses were up and the Asian markets figure to follow the latter lead. The SCI finished sharply lower on Tuesday following losses from the financial shares, property stocks and oil and insurance companies. For the day, the index dropped 42.63 points or 1.29 percent to finish at 3,274.30 after trading between 3,265.70 and 3,320.23. The Shenzhen Composite Index retreated 24.15 points or 1.09 percent to end at 2,184.15. Among the actives, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China shed 0.60 percen

Global Textile Composites Industry

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New York, Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global Textile Composites Industry" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05960268/?utm_source=GNW8 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% over the analysis period 2020-2027. Carbon, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 5.8% CAGR and reach US$5.5 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Glass segment is readjusted to a revised 6% CAGR for the next 7-year period.The U.S. Market is Estimated at $1.6 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 8.6% CAGRThe Textile Composites market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.6 Billion in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.8 Billion by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 8.5% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027. Among the ot

Roxio Toast 19 for Mac Elevates Disc Burning and Digital Media Management

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OTTAWA, Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Introducing Toast 19 Titanium and Toast 19 Pro, the latest versions of Roxio’s powerful disc burning suites for macOS, giving users the power to create their own unique digital media creations. The Roxio® Toast® 19 product line delivers a complete digital media toolkit with streamlined tools to burn, copy, rip, capture, convert, and edit photos, videos, audio, and data files. Thanks to a redesigned interface, users can now create a customized environment to keep their favorite and most-used tools at their fingertips. “Boosting productivity as you tackle all your digital media and disc burning projects, our new Toast 19 suites feature a customizable UI and improved workflow. Now you can pin go-to tools on the new Home tab, easily look up the features and files you need on the fly, and breeze through projects with drop-down action options,” said Prakash Channagiri, Director of Product Management for Video at Corel. “Knowing that each of our user

Ahold Delhaize share buyback update

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Zaandam, the Netherlands, September 22, 2020 – Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 250,000 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from September 14, 2020 up to and including September 18, 2020. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €25.76 per share for a total consideration of € 6.4 million. These repurchases were made as part of the €1 billion share buyback program announced on December 4, 2019.The total number of shares repurchased under this program to date is 30,986,050 common shares for a total consideration of €701 million. Download the share buyback transactions excel sheet for detailed individual transaction information from www.aholddelhaize.com/en/investors/share-information/share-buy-back-programs/ This press release is issued in connection with the disclosure and reporting obligation set out in Article 2(2) of the EU Regulation that contains technical standards for buyback programs. To keep reading about Ahold Delhaize share buyback update, Click on the lin

Who is Amy Barrett, Trump's likely supreme court pick?

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - Judge Amy Coney Barrett, the leading contender for Ruth Bader Ginsburg's US Supreme Court seat, is a darling of conservatives for her religious views, but detractors warn her appointment would shift the nation's top court firmly to the right. In 2018, she was on the shortlist presented by President Donald Trump for a seat freed up by the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, a position ultimately filled by Brett Kavanaugh after a ferocious confirmation battle. At just 48, her lifetime appointment to the bench would ensure a strong conservative presence on the panel for decades, but her background - the antithesis of "RBG," the champion of women's rights who died last week - is a new flashpoint in an already polarised country. A practicing Catholic and the mother of seven children, including two adopted from Haiti and a young son with Downs Syndrome, Barrett is personally opposed to abortion, one of the key issues dominating the cultural divide

iOS 14 allows users to customize the iPhone's home screen more than ever before with widgets. Here's how to do it.

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iOS 14. AppleApple just released iOS 14, the newest software update for iPhones. Adding widgets to customize iPhone home screens was one of the most anticipated updates.  Widget creation apps currently hold the top three free app positions in the App Store. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Apple just released iOS 14, with some major updates to home screen organization, plus all kinds of improvements to Messages, Siri, and more. Changes to widgets are the newest and easiest way to customize the home screen in ways that were previously exclusive to Android users. They can be different sizes and pinned to the home screen for easy access. The new customizations were immediately well-received by iPhone users. Some apps allow further customization of different widgets, and they've immediately shot up in popularity. The top three free apps in the App Store are all widget editors, even beating out popular social video app TikTok. Soon after iOS 14 was available to al

Specialized Estate Planning Law Firm Sub Rosa Chooses iManage Cloud

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CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iManage, the company dedicated to transforming how professionals work, today announced that Sub Rosa Law – a boutique law firm based in Miami, Florida that provides an international client base with specialized estate planning services – has selected iManage Cloud and iManage Work 10 as the ideal choice for its work product management needs. The combination of powerful functionality and affordability was a draw for the smaller, recently founded firm. Sub Rosa Law’s founding partners envisioned a new kind of boutique law firm that would leverage best-in-class technology to: Support a team of lawyers working anywhere on any device Include robust search and versioning features to help manage complex document lifecycles Be simple to use and deploy in the cloud, delivering high performance while eliminating the need for specialized IT staff Serve as a true differentiator enabling a practice of their size to compete against larger firms and attract

South Korea Air Conditioner (AC) Volume [Room AC (Split-Type (single)) & Commercial AC (PAC and VRF)] Market Report 2020

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Dublin, Sept. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "South Korea Air Conditioner (AC) Volume Analysis, by Types [Room AC (Split-Type(single)) & Commercial AC (PAC and VRF)] and Volume Share Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.South Korea is a technically advanced country, not only in Asia but in the whole world. The use of energy-efficient, IoT and advance technology will boost air conditioner market.South Korea is a highly urbanized country with higher per capita income, and tech-savvy citizens like to use updated technology. This report covers the market for all types of air conditioner like the room air conditioner, commercial air conditioner, window ac and split ac. South Korea is the hub of white goods products multiple international companies like Samsung, LG, Hyundai are based in this country. South Korea Air Conditioner demand was more than 1,260 Thousand Units in the year 2019.The market for Air Conditioner in South Korea is growin

Losses Likely To Accelerate For Singapore Shares

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(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, easing just over 7 points or 0.3 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 2,500-point plateau and it's looking at another soft start again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft with continued pressure expected on the technology stocks, along with concerns over the economic recovery. The European and U.S. markets were down on Friday and the Asian markets are tipped to follow that lead. The STI finished slightly lower on Friday as losses from the properties were offset by gains from the financial shares and industrials. For the day, the index dipped 3.07 points or 0.12 percent to finish at 2,497.71 after trading between 2,492.76 and 2,506.92. There were 202 gainers and 202 decliners. Among the actives, Singapore Exchange surged 5.12 percent, while Keppel Corp soared 1.90 percent, Dairy Farm International and Singapore Technologies Engineering both

Rolls-Royce Seeking To Raise Up To 2.5 Bln Pounds To Strengthen Balance Sheet

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(RTTNews) - Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RYCEF.PK, RR.L, RYCEY.PK) said it is seeking to raise up to 2.5 billion pounds to strengthen its balance sheet, through a variety of options including a rights issue, new debt issue and other forms of equity issuance. Rolls-Royce notes the continued media speculation regarding the possibility of the Group undertaking a fund raising. Rolls-Royce said it continues to review all funding options and no final decisions have been taken as to whether or when to proceed with any of these options or as to the precise amount that may be raised. The company said to be in talks with sovereign wealth funds such as Singapore's GIC about participating in the raise, the Financial Times reported, which will be launched in early October. "We continue to review all funding options to enhance balance sheet resilience and strength," the company stated. Rolls-Royce announced its major reorganization in May, is progressing well and is forecast to deliver at

RETRANSMISSION – MEDIA AVAILABILITY: CN Police officers available for media interviews during Rail Safety Week

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HOMEWOOD, Ill., Sept. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is offering members of the media the opportunity to talk with uniformed police officers during Rail Safety Week, from September 21-27, about the importance of rail safety at crossings and the dangers of trespassing. Members of the CN Police Service will be available for media interviews throughout the week. Providing that social distancing be respected or in a virtual manner, we invite media outlets to contact CN to arrange onsite, in studio or on air interviews. The CN media relations team is also happy to offer visual elements for on camera interviews. CN will mark Rail Safety Week with a public awareness campaign aimed at reducing the number of collisions and trespassing-related accidents. Throughout the week, CN Police will conduct safety initiatives at commuter stations and railway crossings reminding commuters and motorists about the importance of safety at crossings and the deadly risks of trespassing o

Biden has no plans to match Trump's release of court picks following Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death

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WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will refrain from releasing a list of potential Supreme Court picks, according to a campaign official, resisting calls to match President Donald Trump's public roster of potential nominees. Mr Biden had come under pressure after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday to publish a list of people he might pick for the high court vacancy given the opportunity. The former vice-president has only committed to nominating a Black woman to the court if he faced a vacancy as president. Mr Trump said on Saturday he expects to nominate a replacement for Ms Ginsburg next week and it would likely be a woman. He complimented two appeals court judges said to be on his short list, Ms Amy Coney Barrett and Ms Barbara Lagoa. Mr Biden said late Friday that whoever wins the Nov 3 election should be the one to fill the vacancy left by Ms Ginsburg, while most Republicans have insisted the decision is up to Mr Trump. The presi

Global Wind Turbine Composite Materials Industry

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New York, Sept. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global Wind Turbine Composite Materials Industry" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05960510/?utm_source=GNW9 Billion by 2027, growing at aCAGR of 8% over the period 2020-2027. Glass Fiber, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 7.4% CAGR and reach US$10.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Carbon Fiber segment is readjusted to a revised 9% CAGR for the next 7-year period.The U.S. Market is Estimated at $2.7 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 12% CAGRThe Wind Turbine Composite Materials market in the U.S. is estimated at US$2.7 Billion in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$3.8 Billion by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 12% over the analysis period 2

A VC who was part of a deal that tried to buy TikTok for $20 billion says US national security concerns of the app are valid

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Anis Uzzaman, CEO and general partner Pegasus Tech Ventures Pegasus Tech VenturesIf Anis Uzzaman, CEO and managing partner of venture from Pegasus Tech Ventures had a chance to invest in TikTok parent company ByteDance today, he would probably take it, he told Business Insider. But Uzzaman is probably better known these days as a major backer of one of TikTok's biggest US competitors, Los Angeles-based Triller. Triller tried to buy TikTok for $20 billion earlier this year. And Uzzaman also had a chance to invest in TikTok when it was in its earlier incarnation, Musical.ly. As an investor deeply knowledgeable about this area, who also has operations in China, he says the US isn't wrong to be fearful of how China could misuse Americans' data if it chose to one day. "People don't realize how dangerous this data can be," he said. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. If Anis Uzzaman, CEO and managing partner of Pegasus Tech Ventures, had a chance

Global Artificial Limbs Industry

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New York, Sept. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global Artificial Limbs Industry" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05960776/?utm_source=GNW7 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% over the analysis period 2020-2027. Upper Extremity Prosthetics, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 3.4% CAGR and reach US$813.4 Million by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Lower Extremity Prosthetics segment is readjusted to a revised 5.5% CAGR for the next 7-year period.The U.S. Market is Estimated at $544.9 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 7% CAGRThe Artificial Limbs market in the U.S. is estimated at US$544.9 Million in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$545.7 Million by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 6.8% over

California Community College Financing Auth. — Moody's downgrades Gavilan Joint CCD, CA to Aa3 from Aa2; outlook revised to stable from negative

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A Global Asset Management Seoul Korea MagazineThis post was originally published on this site To keep reading about California Community College Financing Auth. — Moody's downgrades Gavilan Joint CCD, CA to Aa3 from Aa2; outlook revised to stable from negative, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RgvszV

Assange lawyer says Trump offered deal to avoid extradition

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A lawyer for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has told a London court that her client was indirectly offered a "win-win'' deal by President Donald Trump that would see him avoid extradition to the US if he revealed the source of a leak of documents from the Democratic Party before the 2016 election. To keep reading about Assange lawyer says Trump offered deal to avoid extradition, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RgvC3P

Croatia Jobless Rate Steady At 9% In August

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(RTTNews) - Croatia's unemployment rate remained unchanged in August after easing in the previous two months, preliminary figures from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday. The total registered unemployment rate was 9 percent, unchanged from July. The rate had peaked at 9.5 percent in May. In the same month of 2019, the jobless rate was 6.7 percent. The number of unemployed was 151,368 persons versus 151,433 in July. Employment totaled 1.53 million, broadly the same as in July. The figure decreased by 4.0 percent from the same month last year. To keep reading about Croatia Jobless Rate Steady At 9% In August, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/Rgt5y9

US Senate Democrats offer $350 million own China plan

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The plan was backed by 11 Democrats, including Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, but its prospects were unclear because President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans control the Senate and determine which legislation it considers. To keep reading about US Senate Democrats offer $350 million own China plan, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/Rgryh0