Category: News
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After court victory, 5 Israeli cos exhibit at France’s Euronaval
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Five Israeli companies participated today in the prestigious Euronaval exhibition, which opened in France, five days after the Paris Commercial Court overturned the French government’s decision to ban Israeli companies from participating in the event, following a petition filed by the Israel Manufacturers Association, Israel Shipyards, and the Chamber of…
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DJT stock braces for another volatile trading week ahead of Trump, Harris election
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Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT) stock fell about 3% in early trading Monday after initially opening the day in the green as stocks braced for another volatile week on Wall Street just one day before the presidential election. The stock had its biggest percentage decline last week and closed…
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20-year election official debunks ‘dangerous myths’ about the U.S. electoral process
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Local officials play a leading role in managing elections in our country. Overall, they are trusted because they understand their communities and how best to serve their constituents. However, bad faith actors and conspiracy theorists are increasingly spreading dangerous myths about election officials and how elections are conducted. This made…
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20-year election official debunks ‘dangerous myths’ about the U.S. electoral process
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Local officials play a leading role in managing elections in our country. Overall, they are trusted because they understand their communities and how best to serve their constituents. However, bad faith actors and conspiracy theorists are increasingly spreading dangerous myths about election officials and how elections are conducted. This made…
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World Bank resists push to end Kenya Power monopoly
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The World Bank has warned the Kenyan government as it seeks to end Kenya Power’s monopoly on selling electricity to homes and businesses, saying exposing the utilities to competition would lead to higher electricity prices. Bretton Woods believes allowing other companies to sell power also risks the Nairobi Stock Exchange-listed…
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High street retailers face bleak festive season amid tax hikes and rising costs
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High street retailers are bracing for a tough Christmas trading period, as rising taxes and rising costs raise concerns about the viability of many businesses in town and city centres. A recent report from consultancy BDO revealed that in-store sales in October grew by just 1.7% compared to the previous…
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High street retailers face bleak festive season amid tax hikes and rising costs
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High street retailers are bracing for a tough Christmas trading period, as rising taxes and rising costs raise concerns about the viability of many businesses in town and city centres. A recent report from consultancy BDO revealed that in-store sales in October grew by just 1.7% compared to the previous…
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Goldman Sachs sees shekel at 3.6/$ in a year’s time
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In the last week of October, the shekel appreciated 2.5% against the US dollar, making it the best-performing emerging market currency and bucking the trend of depreciation of emerging market foreign currencies against the dollar ahead of the US presidential election, according to a report by the World Bank. Review…
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1 Unique Stock-Split Stock That’s a Screaming Buy in November, and 2 to Avoid
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Although Wall Street was rightly fascinated by the long-term potential Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Analysts at PricewaterhouseCoopers believe that artificial intelligence could add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030 – and the excitement surrounding stock splits has played a significant role in lifting Wall Street’s major stock indexes…
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Quincy Jones dies at 91
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Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music giant whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s landmark “Thriller” album to writing award-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at the age of 91. . Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, said…
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Lack of innovation stifling the Agri-SME sector growth in Africa
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According to the World Economic Forum, small and medium-sized enterprises are vital to Africa’s economy and are responsible for more than 80 percent of the continent’s jobs and 50 percent of its gross domestic product. Agri-SMEs play an even more important role, as they play a crucial role in developing…
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GOV.UK Forms to streamline public access to government services across the UK
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The UK Government has launched GOV.UK Forms, a new digital tool designed to make the public’s access to essential government services online faster and easier. After a successful pilot phase, the platform has now been launched in all government departments, allowing citizens to complete applications and forms online without the…
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Check Point up 22% since new CEO announced
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Israeli cybersecurity company Check Point Software Technologies Limited (Nasdaq: CHKP) has seen its stock price rise 36% since the start of 2024. The stock price closed Friday 0.86% higher at $207.16, near its record high, giving it a market capitalization of $22.784 billion and cementing its position as Israel’s most…
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Asian shares are mostly higher as China begins major economic meeting
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Stocks rose mostly in Asia on Monday as Chinese leaders began a major meeting expected to make new pledges to help the world’s second-largest economy. Oil prices rose more than a dollar a barrel after Oil producing countries in OPEC+ They said they would extend production cuts until the end…
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Kamala Harris won’t say how she voted on California crime measure
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Vice President Kamala Harris She declined on Sunday to say how she voted on A Key ballot measure In her home state of California, it would reverse criminal justice reforms approved in recent years. Harris responded to a question about the ballot initiative in comments to reporters while campaigning in…
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Digital skill gap: The three key areas Africa should focus on to drive greater access
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In an increasingly digital world, the importance of equipping Africa’s youth with digital skills cannot be overstated. Africa will account for one-fifth of the world’s total workforce and one-third of the world’s youth workforce by 2030. It can seize the opportunity and harness its youth to become a global tech…
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How Zunō.Lens is Revolutionizing Document Processing
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In the ever-evolving financial sector, operational efficiency is crucial. With increasing pressure to process transactions quickly, accurately and at low costs, financial institutions are turning to advanced technologies to remain competitive. One of the most promising solutions in this area is I wasō.lensan AI-powered document processing platform that automates complex…
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How Zunō.Lens is Revolutionizing Document Processing
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In the ever-evolving financial sector, operational efficiency is crucial. With increasing pressure to process transactions quickly, accurately and at low costs, financial institutions are turning to advanced technologies to remain competitive. One of the most promising solutions in this area is I wasō.lensan AI-powered document processing platform that automates complex…
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Dollar Weakens as US Polls Signal No Clear Leader: Markets Wrap
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Breadcrumb links BMN Business The dollar fell after the latest set of opinion poll data for the US presidential elections showed no clear advantage between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Oil rose after OPEC+ postponed the production increase. Article writer: Bloomberg News Richard Henderson Published on November 3, 2024 •…
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Sagi sells London Holborn property for £180m
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The Teddy Sagi Group has sold the last property under its ownership in the Holborn area of central London. Teddy Sagi Group’s LabTech has sold the office building at 90 High Holborn for £180m, completing the sale of all six properties in Holborn. The current deal was the largest office…