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KBRA Releases Research – Coronavirus (COVID-19): Most States Report Rise in June Unemployment Rates

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Consulting, Professional services, Finance, Unemployment, Uptick rule, Kroll, Finance, Microeconomics, Economy, Labour law

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) releases commentary on the trends in the June 2021 state-level unemployment data.

Key Points: 
  • Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) releases commentary on the trends in the June 2021 state-level unemployment data.
  • In this installment of our series on state unemployment rates, KBRA examines June 2021 state data released on July 16.
  • For the first time since the onset of the pandemic, almost every state experienced a month-over-month uptick in unemployment rates.
  • Click here to view the report.

National "Give Something Away Day" Strengthens Relationship, Happiness

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Articles, Emotions, Self, Personal life, Positive mental attitude, Happiness, Philosophy of love, Pleasure, Uptick rule, Ethics

SALT LAKE CITY, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating the annual national "Give Something Away Day" on July 15 strengthens relationships, increases happiness and causes a contagious uptick in kindness, according to one CEO responsible for providing millions of meals to impoverished children.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating the annual national "Give Something Away Day" on July 15 strengthens relationships, increases happiness and causes a contagious uptick in kindness, according to one CEO responsible for providing millions of meals to impoverished children.
  • "I see no downside to giving something away to make a difference in the lives of others."
  • Studies show once we have enough income to comfortably meet basic needs, additional wealth has little impact on our happiness.
  • This year, Guest urges others to give something away and find harmony, happiness and peace.

Content marketing platform Cohley announces $5M capital raise

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
HeadCount, Voter registration, Electronic Arts, Uptick rule, Video game companies, Companies, Economy of the United States

NEW YORK, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cohley , the platform that's changing the way that top brands and agencies generate, test and measure content, today announced a $5M capital raise, co-led by Right Side Capital and Active Capital with participation from Bridge Bank.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cohley , the platform that's changing the way that top brands and agencies generate, test and measure content, today announced a $5M capital raise, co-led by Right Side Capital and Active Capital with participation from Bridge Bank.
  • Headquartered in New York City, Cohley also plans to significantly increase its headcount by year-end and open offices in Atlanta and Salt Lake City.
  • "With the massive uptick in digital spend resulting from the pandemic, demand for high-quality, diverse content has skyrocketed," said Tom Logan, co-founder and CEO of Cohley.
  • Through its platform and "Content Engineering" process, Cohley gives its clients an unfair advantage in the hyper-competitive world of e-commerce.

Home Prices Rose Twice as Fast in Car-Dependent Neighborhoods as Transit-Accessible Areas During the Pandemic

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Redfin, Financial markets, Uptick rule

SEATTLE, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: RDFN) Home prices in car-dependent areas have risen twice as fast as those in transit-accessible areas since the start of the pandemic, according to a new report from Redfin ( www.redfin.com ), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

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  • SEATTLE, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: RDFN) Home prices in car-dependent areas have risen twice as fast as those in transit-accessible areas since the start of the pandemic, according to a new report from Redfin ( www.redfin.com ), the technology-powered real estate brokerage.
  • The median home-sale price in car-dependent areas nationwide has increased 32.8% to a record $418,100 since January 2020, while it has risen 15.6% to a record $540,500 in transit-accessible neighborhoods.
  • Both increases are significant and reflect the uptick in overall demand for homes driven by the pandemic and low mortgage rates.
  • Fifty-six percent of homes in car-dependent neighborhoods sold for above asking price in May, versus 36% of transit-accessible homes.

AICPA Survey: U.S. Business Executives Predict Rapid Resumption of Domestic Corporate Travel

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Labor, Finance, Accounting, Public policy, Government, Professional services, Small business, Other Travel, Transportation, Travel, Psychometrics, Certified Public Accountant, Uptick rule, Survey Methodology, Finance, Economy, Academic disciplines

Overall, 46 percent of survey respondents predicted a significant uptick in domestic business travel through the end of the year, but within that group there was divided opinion on how global travel would be affected.

Key Points: 
  • Overall, 46 percent of survey respondents predicted a significant uptick in domestic business travel through the end of the year, but within that group there was divided opinion on how global travel would be affected.
  • The responses were to supplemental questions within the second-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey, topline results of which were released on June 3.
  • Travel will be restricted to higher value, more mission-critical instances, one survey taker commented.
  • The response to events sponsored by the AICPA and CIMA also support the survey findings on stepped-up business travel.

Amdocs Provides Business Continuity for BT’s Mobile Customers to Enjoy Secure Remote Digital Engagement

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Financial markets, Amdocs, Uptick rule, Finance, Investment

Following the quick and simple integration, we\xe2\x80\x99ve seen a remarkable uptick in our sales and a step-change in our compliance abilities.

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  • Following the quick and simple integration, we\xe2\x80\x99ve seen a remarkable uptick in our sales and a step-change in our compliance abilities.
  • The Amdocs and Lightico solution drives ROI and improves our day-to-day interactions for our customers and advisers, making it easier to continue improving business operations during times when customers are unable to visit us in-store.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cTogether with Lightico, we are enabling BT to provide completely digital and compliant customer journeys from wherever their customers feel most comfortable.
  • Amdocs and its 27,000 employees serve the leading players in the communications and media industry, enabling next-generation experiences in 80 countries.

Uptick Raises $2M From Mars Growth Capital to Revolutionise Field Services Industry

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Professional services, Finance, Software, Business models, Deities, Stock market, United States securities law, Uptick rule, Mars, Software as a service, SpaceX Mars program

Uptick software is enabling residential building management services to improve maintenance operations while creating safer living environments.\nUptick plans to utilize the capital to continue its global growth.

Key Points: 
  • Uptick software is enabling residential building management services to improve maintenance operations while creating safer living environments.\nUptick plans to utilize the capital to continue its global growth.
  • The funding facility increases Mars Growth\xe2\x80\x99s existing portfolio of SaaS and platform companies.\n\xe2\x80\x9cUptick is a truly amazing company with growth potential and impact,\xe2\x80\x9d said Yaron Primovich, Managing Director of Mars Growth Fund.
  • Uptick is growing quickly, and fast access to non-dilutive capital without the risk and complexity of doing a round is incredibly attractive.\xe2\x80\x9d\nAidan went on to add \xe2\x80\x9cWorking with the Mars growth team has been a pleasure.
  • Part of the Liquidity funds arm, Mars Growth invests in SaaS providers that demonstrate over $3M in ARR and 30% year-over-year growth, with an average ticket size of $3M-$100M.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210507005194/en/\n"

Uptick Raises $2m From Mars Growth Capital to Revolutionise Field Services Industry

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Finance, Banking, Professional services, Technology, Software, Software, Business models, Deities, Stock market, United States securities law, Uptick rule, Mars, Software as a service, SpaceX Mars program

Uptick software is enabling residential building management services to improve maintenance operations while creating safer living environments.\nUptick plans to utilize the capital to continue its global growth.

Key Points: 
  • Uptick software is enabling residential building management services to improve maintenance operations while creating safer living environments.\nUptick plans to utilize the capital to continue its global growth.
  • The funding facility increases Mars Growth\xe2\x80\x99s existing portfolio of SaaS and platform companies.\n\xe2\x80\x9cUptick is a truly amazing company with growth potential and impact,\xe2\x80\x9d said Yaron Primovich, Managing Director of Mars Growth Fund.
  • Uptick is growing quickly, and fast access to non-dilutive capital without the risk and complexity of doing a round is incredibly attractive.\xe2\x80\x9d\nAidan went on to add \xe2\x80\x9cWorking with the Mars growth team has been a pleasure.
  • Part of the Liquidity funds arm, Mars Growth invests in SaaS providers that demonstrate over $3M in ARR and 30% year-over-year growth, with an average ticket size of $3M-$100M.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210506005839/en/\n"

Oceaneering's Manufactured Products Segment Wins Contracts in Excess of $135 Million

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Oceaneering International, Offshore engineering, OII, Forward-looking statement, Contract, Uptick rule, Articles, Human activities, Economy

b'HOUSTON, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Oceaneering International, Inc.(NYSE:OII) announcedthatits Manufactured Products segment has wonmultiplecontracts during thefirst four months of 2021, with anticipated aggregate revenue in excess of $135million.

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  • b'HOUSTON, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Oceaneering International, Inc.(NYSE:OII) announcedthatits Manufactured Products segment has wonmultiplecontracts during thefirst four months of 2021, with anticipated aggregate revenue in excess of $135million.
  • We\'re encouraged by this uptick in order intake and look forward to executingthese new work scopes.
  • "\nStatements in this press release that express a belief, expectation or intention, as well as those that are not historical fact, are forward-looking.
  • The forward-looking statements in this press release include the statements concerning Oceaneering\'s: anticipated revenue from Manufactured Products contracts; provision of contracted equipment and work scope; and expected start and completion dates.

Best’s Special Report: Manageable COVID-19 Costs, Delayed Care Improved Publicly Traded Health Insurers’ Profitability in 2020

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Monday, April 19, 2021
Professional services, Health, Infectious diseases, Other Professional Services, Insurance, Other Health, Countries, World, AM Best, Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, Uptick rule, XC2, Singapore

However, the uptick was not enough to counter the drop in utilization in the second quarter.

Key Points: 
  • However, the uptick was not enough to counter the drop in utilization in the second quarter.
  • COVID-19 has not had a significant impact on enrollment trends; however, declines in utilization bolstered earnings for the segment.
  • Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City.
  • For more information, visit www.ambest.com .\nCopyright \xc2\xa9 2021 by A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc. and/or its affiliates.