Forecasting

Golden Star Enterprises Ltd. Corporate Overview and Update for Investors

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Golden Star Enterprises was established in 1993.

Key Points: 
  • Golden Star Enterprises was established in 1993.
  • At the end of fiscal 2020, Golden Star Enterprises again transitioned its focus to position itself as a Technology Holding Company that enables tech startups to grow and realize their goals.
  • Following the acquisition of Enigmai, Golden Star Enterprises retained Ms. Eital Muskal as Vice President of Strategy and Business Development of the new subsidiary.
  • About Golden Star Enterprises Ltd.
    Golden Star Enterprises Ltd. (GSPT) is a publicly-traded holding and acquisition company interested in taking technology start-ups and growing them to the next level.

Mitsui Chemicals Teams up With NEC and dotData to Trial AI-Based Price Change Forecasting for Market-Sensitive Products

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The trial was carried out using the dotData AI software platform developed by dotData , Inc., which automates all data science processes.

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  • The trial was carried out using the dotData AI software platform developed by dotData , Inc., which automates all data science processes.
  • Mitsui Chemicals selected for trial a number of company products that are prone to influence by difficult-to-forecast market conditions.
  • dotData then automatically extracted the most valid of the innumerable potential features to build an high-precision price forecasting model.
  • We look forward to achieving further progress with Mitsui Chemicals and NEC as partners in this collaboration," said Ryohei Fujimaki, Ph.D., CEO, dotData.

Sultan Ennab joins GridUnity as Chief Technology Officer

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Over the past year, GridUnity has grown by 75%, and the company is poised to scale.

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  • Over the past year, GridUnity has grown by 75%, and the company is poised to scale.
  • Ennab has spent the past 20 years managing global organizations through periods of rapid growth, transformation, and positive market momentum.
  • His wide-ranging executive leadership skills and experiences include technology, product development, product management, and business strategy.
  • For more information, please visit gridunity.com , and for the latest news, follow @GridUnity on Twitter or LinkedIn .

Calyxt Announces Collaboration with Leading Global Food Ingredient Manufacturer to Develop Palm Oil Alternative

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

ROSEVILLE, Minn., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Calyxt, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLXT), a plant-based technology platform company, today announced it entered into a research collaboration with a leading global food ingredient manufacturerbased in Asia to develop an improved soybean capable of producing an oil as a commercial alternative to palm oil.

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  • ROSEVILLE, Minn., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Calyxt, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLXT), a plant-based technology platform company, today announced it entered into a research collaboration with a leading global food ingredient manufacturerbased in Asia to develop an improved soybean capable of producing an oil as a commercial alternative to palm oil.
  • In addition to the potential health benefits, this soybean and its oil may address sustainability challenges associated with palm oil, such as food miles and palm oil's impact on biodiversity.
  • This collaboration agreement also includes a commercial option for the global food ingredient manufacturer.
  • "Our research collaboration with this leading global food ingredient manufacturer is an important validation of our technology platform and marks Calyxt's evolution to a partner-driven innovation model," said Michael A. Carr, President and Chief Executive Officer of Calyxt.

ACCELERATING O-I GLASS’ TRANSFORMATION

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

As part of our transformation, we are developing breakthrough innovations to meet the future requirements of packaging and generate profitable growth.

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  • As part of our transformation, we are developing breakthrough innovations to meet the future requirements of packaging and generate profitable growth.
  • I am proud to share our plan to accelerate O-Is transformation and increase value for all stakeholders, said Lopez.
  • Advance ESG and Glass Advocacy: O-I intends to further advance its ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) position and glass advocacy campaigns to build on its already strong sustainability profile and to reposition the dialogue around glass in the marketplace.
  • At O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI), we love glass and were proud to be one of the leading producers of glass bottles and jars around the globe.

Skechers Named Men’s Footwear Brand of the Year at the Drapers Footwear Awards 2021

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Skechers USA Ltd., a subsidiary of Skechers USA, Inc., The Comfort Technology Company, today announced that Skechers has been recognized as Mens Footwear Brand of the Year at the Drapers Footwear Awards 2021.

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  • Skechers USA Ltd., a subsidiary of Skechers USA, Inc., The Comfort Technology Company, today announced that Skechers has been recognized as Mens Footwear Brand of the Year at the Drapers Footwear Awards 2021.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Were thrilled to have been recognized for our entire mens footwear division, said Peter Youell, managing director of Skechers UK & Ireland.
  • To win the Drapers Mens Footwear Brand of the Year award is a testament to the work that has gone behind growing this category in our market.
  • The results of the Drapers Footwear Awards 2021 were revealed at an industry ceremony on 23 September at the Hilton London Bankside.

Bright Data Supports Data-Driven Solutions to the Climate Emergency With Subak Joining The Bright Initiative

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Working with Subak we can make sure that innovators with radical ideas have the data that they need to make a difference.

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  • Working with Subak we can make sure that innovators with radical ideas have the data that they need to make a difference.
  • The Bright Initiative will work closely with Subak and its member organisations to develop use cases and build bespoke datasets using public web data.
  • Dan Travers, Head of Data Science, Partnerships & Execution at Subak said: Having access to one of the worlds most powerful public web data collection platforms, Bright Data, will allow Subak members to take their climate impact even further.
  • To read more about the Bright Initiative, click here
    Bright Data is an industry-leading web data platform.

iPower Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2021 Results

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Monday, September 27, 2021

DUARTE, Calif., Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- iPower Inc. (Nasdaq:IPW) ("iPower" or the "Company"), one of the leading online hydroponic equipment suppliers and retailers in the United States, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.

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  • DUARTE, Calif., Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- iPower Inc. (Nasdaq:IPW) ("iPower" or the "Company"), one of the leading online hydroponic equipment suppliers and retailers in the United States, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
  • Total revenue in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2021 increased slightly to $14.73 million compared to $14.66 million for the same period in fiscal 2020.
  • Gross profit in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2021 decreased slightly to $6.5 million compared to $6.6 million.
  • Total operating expenses in the fiscal fourth quarter were $6.3 million compared to $4.8 million for the same period in fiscal 2020.

Global medtech industry sees strong growth despite disruption caused by COVID-19 and now focuses on a resilient future

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Monday, September 27, 2021

The global medical technology (medtech) industry has significantly rebounded after COVID-19 hurt top-line growth rates, as detailed in the 15th annual Pulse of the Industry report produced by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US).

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  • The global medical technology (medtech) industry has significantly rebounded after COVID-19 hurt top-line growth rates, as detailed in the 15th annual Pulse of the Industry report produced by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US).
  • Medtech is experiencing unprecedented venture capital levels, robust deal volume and a strong growth rate.
  • Pulse of the Industry captures the current state of the medtech industry, as expressed in M&A and deal activity, R&D investment and other factors.
  • The industry has proved to be resilient, and this in turn has allowed for incredible technological breakthroughs and improved care delivery.

Akkio Raises $3 Million for AI Platform for Everyday Business Users

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Akkio is on a mission to automate decision-making for business users by harnessing the incredible power of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence, said Agarwal Ajay, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures.

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  • Akkio is on a mission to automate decision-making for business users by harnessing the incredible power of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence, said Agarwal Ajay, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures.
  • What drew us to Akkio is their no-code solution which enables business users to generate business insights without relying on IT or on heavyweight data science initiatives.
  • The founding team started Akkio to make AI accessible to business users.
  • Founded in May of 2019, Akkio is a technology company that makes AI easy enough for anyone to use.