Category: boost
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Shift as insurers in Kenya embrace AI to boost business
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The insurance sector in Kenya is gradually moving towards the new era of artificial intelligence technology in a bid to improve its business. With the emergence of concepts like machine learning and generative AI, insurance companies are leveraging technology to better measure risk, combat fraud, and offer personalized pricing along…
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Oasis reunion tour set to boost uk economy, benefiting Labour and the treasury
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The long-awaited Oasis reunion tour is expected to deliver more than just nostalgic songs; it is expected to provide a significant boost to the British economy, a move that could be beneficial for the Labour Party. According to Paul Haywood-Schaefer, senior director at audit and consulting firm Blake Rothenberg, the…
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Israelis stay home and boost retail revenue and profit
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The second-quarter financial results of most Israeli retailers showed that the war is good for business. With fewer Israelis traveling abroad for vacation, the money stayed in the local economy, benefiting shopping malls, fashion chains and food chains. Alongside this, there was a drop in sales at discounts and special…
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Does higher growth boost long-term equity returns? JPMorgan weighs in By Investing.com
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In a recent note to clients, JPMorgan looked at the relationship between economic growth and long-term equity returns, with a focus on developed and emerging markets. In developed markets, JPMorgan found a clear correlation between economic growth and equity returns: a 1% increase in long-term real growth is associated with…
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France’s Macron visits Serbia to boost EU ties, discuss Rafale deal By Reuters
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Written by Alexander Vasovich BELGRADE (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Belgrade on Thursday to strengthen ties with Serbia and bring it closer to the West as the Balkan country tries to reconcile its bid to join the European Union with close ties with Russia and China. During…
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Tech and media stocks boost European shares By Reuters
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(Reuters) – European shares rose on Thursday, with media and technology stocks boosting the index, resisting a global decline after Nvidia’s quarterly results failed to impress investors. The European index rose 0.2% by 0712 GMT. Media stocks rose 0.5%, led by a 2.3% jump in Universal Music Group (AS:). The…
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Nigeria’s Crypto Tax Reform To ‘Boost Foreign Investment’
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Nigeria’s financial authorities recently announced plans to overhaul the tax system to include crypto assets. A Nigerian organization has hailed the upcoming proposal, which aims to update existing policies and adapt to the evolving financial landscape, describing the effort as a “game-changer” for the country’s economic growth. FIRS tax reform…
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Network Upgrade Gives Token 24% Price Boost
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NEAR stock continues to rise despite the market’s 2% decline todayAccording to Queen GeckoNEAR, the platform’s native token, has gained nearly 23% since last week. This is largely due to positive on-chain developments, showing that the altcoin has enough strength to hold on to its current position within the market.…
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Does higher growth boost long-term equity returns? By Investing.com
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Long-term investors who incorporate macro factors and expectations into their decision-making will be interested to hear the results of a JPMorgan report released Thursday on whether economic growth leads to higher stock returns. The existence of a relationship should seem obvious, since higher GDP growth should lead to higher earnings…
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Grocery stores boost donations as Democrats criticize their business practices By Reuters
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Written by Bo Erickson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The level of political donations from major food companies accepted by Democratic lawmakers has risen during the current congressional election cycle, a Reuters analysis of Federal Election Commission data shows, even as many Democrats accuse major U.S. grocery chains and their suppliers of…
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Female business owners offered £18,000 business boost with Virgin StartUp and Fiverr
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Businesses looking to scale their business have been given the chance to win £18,000 in business support as part of a competition that will see them pitch their business to a live audience in front of a panel of experienced female investors, including Holly Branson. Women’s Institutions Competition It is…
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Staycations boost Israeli hotel occupancy as prices soar
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The long summer vacation is upon us, and many Israelis are choosing to spend their vacations at home rather than abroad, amid the national mood, reluctance to travel abroad due to the war, and uncertainty about air travel as many foreign airlines cancel flights. There may be no foreign tourists…
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Mars to boost snack portfolio in mega $36 billion deal for Pringles maker Kellanova By Reuters
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Written by Anirban Sen and Savita Mishra (Reuters) – Family-owned candy giant Mars Inc is buying Cheez-It maker Kellanova in a deal worth about $36 billion, combining consumer food brands from M&M’s and Snickers to Pringles and Pop-Tarts in one of the industry’s biggest deals. Mars Inc. said on Wednesday…
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How intermittent fasting can boost energy, productivity, and work performance
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Elon Musk does it. His predecessor Jack Dorsey, the former CEO and co-founder of Twitter, now X, is said to be doing it, too. Phil Libin of Evernote and Daniel Gross of Y Combinator have also reportedly ditched three-meal diets in favor of an increasingly popular eating pattern: intermittent fasting.…
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£1m boost for Cambridge spin-out behind solar panel innovation
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GraphEnergyTech, a leading producer of alternative electrodes for solar panels, has secured £1m in funding from a round led by Aramco Ventures, the investment arm of Saudi Aramco. The company has developed a new conductive graphene ink for solar panel electrodes, providing a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to the…
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Trump Fundraising Secures $25M Boost From Bitcoin Conference
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In a remarkable display of financial muscle, former US President Donald Trump reportedly secured a staggering $25 million in funding from the Bitcoin 2024 conference held in Nashville, Tennessee. The large sum not only highlights the growing support for Trump within the crypto community but also underscores the growing role…
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Could a deregulatory policy agenda boost economic activity? By Investing.com
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As the 2024 presidential election approaches, an economic question everyone needs to answer is: Can a deregulatory policy agenda under a potential second Trump administration boost economic activity? While both candidates face constraints on further fiscal expansion, former President Trump has called for deregulation to boost domestic growth. On the…