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Citycon has published its 2023 Sustainability Accounts featuring the company's refined sustainability strategy

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Monday, March 25, 2024

HELSINKI, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citycon Oyj's 2023 Sustainability Accounts have been published today, reflecting the impact of its updated sustainability strategy. The highlights of the year include the transformation of some of our centres into robust transportation hubs with a strong emphasis on green mobility. The introduction of state-of-the-art technology, including AI, mark the company's commitment to energy efficiency. An all-time-high of 1,100 community engagement initiatives across the centres is a testament of Citycon's efforts in creating sustainable communities.

Key Points: 
  • HELSINKI, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citycon Oyj's 2023 Sustainability Accounts have been published today, reflecting the impact of its updated sustainability strategy.
  • Citycon updated its sustainability strategy in May 2023, now containing six focus areas that enable the company to effectively work towards its ambitious long-term goals.
  • The Sustainability Accounts provide information on sustainability topics that matter the most to Citycon and its stakeholders, describes the company's environmental and social performance, as well as sustainability highlights in 2023.
  • In addition, Citycon has also published its annual Green Financing Allocation of Proceeds and Impact Report 2023, which integrates the company's sustainability targets with its financing activities.

ZTE showcases all-optical products and solutions for turbocharging FTTx innovations at FTTH Conference 2024

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Monday, March 25, 2024

The conference brought together decision-makers, thought leaders, corporate executives, and investors from the optical communication industry.

Key Points: 
  • The conference brought together decision-makers, thought leaders, corporate executives, and investors from the optical communication industry.
  • For ODN deployment in Europe, ZTE provides Light ODN solution, adopting pre-termination, no-splicing, plug-and-play, and visibility.
  • With its products and services deployed across more than 160 countries, ZTE is committed to advancing technological innovation.
  • Through close collaboration with industry partners, the company remains dedicated to meeting the core needs of operators and end-users, delivering best-in-class broadband connectivity solutions.

Regional areas and key sectors, bright spots for SM's continued growth

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Monday, March 25, 2024

SM will continue to concentrate its efforts on identifying opportunities in various regional markets for its core businesses and portfolio investments.

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  • SM will continue to concentrate its efforts on identifying opportunities in various regional markets for its core businesses and portfolio investments.
  • Recognizing the potential for growth outside the National Capital Region, the conglomerate aims to stimulate local economies and contribute to the development of many underserved regions in the country.
  • "We view the regions as a bright spot for growth with the diverse products and services that we offer to consumers.
  • Airspeed is taking strategic steps to position its Cebu warehouse as a central point for its future growth.

ZTE showcases all-optical products and solutions for turbocharging FTTx innovations at FTTH Conference 2024

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 25, 2024

The conference brought together decision-makers, thought leaders, corporate executives, and investors from the optical communication industry.

Key Points: 
  • The conference brought together decision-makers, thought leaders, corporate executives, and investors from the optical communication industry.
  • For ODN deployment in Europe, ZTE provides Light ODN solution, adopting pre-termination, no-splicing, plug-and-play, and visibility.
  • With its products and services deployed across more than 160 countries, ZTE is committed to advancing technological innovation.
  • Through close collaboration with industry partners, the company remains dedicated to meeting the core needs of operators and end-users, delivering best-in-class broadband connectivity solutions.

Regional areas and key sectors, bright spots for SM's continued growth

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 25, 2024

SM will continue to concentrate its efforts on identifying opportunities in various regional markets for its core businesses and portfolio investments.

Key Points: 
  • SM will continue to concentrate its efforts on identifying opportunities in various regional markets for its core businesses and portfolio investments.
  • Recognizing the potential for growth outside the National Capital Region, the conglomerate aims to stimulate local economies and contribute to the development of many underserved regions in the country.
  • "We view the regions as a bright spot for growth with the diverse products and services that we offer to consumers.
  • Airspeed is taking strategic steps to position its Cebu warehouse as a central point for its future growth.

HOME FLIPPING PLUMMETS ACROSS U.S. IN 2023 AS PROFITS SLUMP AGAIN

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property, and real estate data, today released its year-end 2023 U.S. Home Flipping Report, which shows that 308,922 single-family homes and condos in the United States were flipped in 2023. That was down 29.3 percent from 436,807 in 2022 – the largest annual drop since 2008.

Key Points: 
  • In yet another sign of down times for the home-flipping industry, profits and profit margins also sank on quick buy-renovate-and-resell projects.
  • "In 2023, the landscape for home flipping across the U.S. became increasingly challenging," remarked Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM.
  • Either way, it will take some significant reworking of the financials for home flipping fortunes to turn back around."
  • Gross flipping return on investment was calculated by dividing the gross flipping profit by the first sale (purchase) price.

DuPont and Menatek announce collaboration in the Global Bearing Market with NAZ Bearings®

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Monday, March 18, 2024

GENEVA, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) and Menatek Defense Technologies today announced that they have entered into an agreement related to the global bearing market.

Key Points: 
  • GENEVA, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) and Menatek Defense Technologies today announced that they have entered into an agreement related to the global bearing market.
  • This collaboration between the two companies involves NAZ Bearings®, an innovative bearing that is self-lubricating and maintenance free.
  • ''Self-lubricating bearings'' is one of the challenges conquered by the Menatek group in collaboration with DuPont, through a bearing liner technology that eliminates maintenance and significantly extends bearing lifetime.
  • "This collaboration between the two companies will elevate customer satisfaction to the highest level by bringing together the latest technologies and best practices in the global bearing industry," said Naz Ünal, Chief Strategy Officer at Menatek Defense Technologies.

ATTOM RANKS BEST COUNTIES FOR BUYING SINGLE-FAMILY RENTALS IN 2024

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property, and real estate data, today released its Q1 2024 Single-Family Rental Market report, which ranks the best U.S. markets for buying single-family rental properties in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • From 2023 to 2024, median three-bedroom rents rose more than median single-family home prices in 216, or 63 percent, of the markets analyzed.
  • Potential annual three-bedroom gross rental yields for 2024 have increased compared to 2023 in 216 of the 341 counties analyzed in the report (63 percent).
  • For this report, ATTOM looked at U.S. counties with a population of 100,000 or more and sufficient home price and rental rate data.
  • ATTOM used single-family, home price data from its publicly recorded sales deed data, as well as three-bedroom rental data, collected and licensed by ATTOM.

Comerica Bank to hold Sixth Annual Prom Dress Drive, Benefiting Jackets for Jobs

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

DETROIT, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank is welcoming donations for its sixth annual Prom Dress Drive beginning Monday, March 18, and continuing through Friday, April 12, in support of community partner Jackets for Jobs. Individuals and businesses alike can drop off new or gently used dresses, along with accessories, such as jewelry, shoes, purses, and wraps, at participating Comerica locations to benefit southeast Michigan students.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank is welcoming donations for its sixth annual Prom Dress Drive beginning Monday, March 18, and continuing through Friday, April 12, in support of community partner Jackets for Jobs .
  • For the first time, Comerica will be accepting the donations of dresses and accessories over a four-week span, the longest donation period since Comerica's Prom Dress Drive first began in 2017.
  • Detroit | Comerica Bank Center:  411 W. Lafayette St., Detroit, MI 48226
    This year's Jackets for Jobs Prom Dress Boutique will take place Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21 at the Samaritan Center (5555 Conner St.) in Detroit.
  • This year, Comerica Bank is celebrating 175 years of serving its communities, making it Michigan's longest-serving bank.

Experience next-level entertainment with the new moto g power 5G and moto g 5G

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

CHICAGO, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Say hello to two new devices entering Motorola's beloved moto g family in North America: the moto g power 5G – 2024 and moto g 5G – 2024. Designed to take entertainment to new heights with immersive displays, multidimensional sound, 5G speeds8, and stellar battery life, these new devices pack standout features for endless fun at affordable prices.

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  • Consumers looking for fast 5G speeds8 and advanced entertainment features for a competitive value will find all they need in the new moto g 5G.
  • The moto g power 5G comes packed with a large 5000mAh battery so that users don't have to think twice about power.
  • Both the moto g power 5G and moto g 5G offer premium designs without an inflated price.
  • Users can express themselves with trendy colorways, including Midnight Blue and Pale Lilac options for moto g power 5G and Sage Green for moto g 5G.